Re: in the church
Submitted by Splash! on April 15 2002 22:22:03
In reply to Re: in the church submitted by sally on April 15 2002 18:55:48
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I am pretty sure that Buddhists do not have faith in Christ as Messiah, Lord, King of Kings or Prince of Peace, or very God of very God I'm sorry if my wording wasn't clear -- I meant to say that Buddhists can also be [get] saved (anyone can, no matter who they are). But even so, let's develop your argument a little further with this defense: I believe it's possible (tho not wise) to be a Christian who is involved in other religions. Who am I to say that someone who has received Christ as Savior and is now misled by another religion is still not a Christian? Is it not possible that there are saved people who also practice Buddhism -- not that they bow down before a statue of Buddha, but call themselves Christian Buddhists because of certain practices they hold common with both religions? Personally, I know of a couple people who call themselves Christian Buddhists -- they believe in Jesus as Lord and live according to the Buddhist philosophy. I don't believe it's right to be a Christian Buddhist, but who am I to judge their faith in the Lord Jesus? I also know of many many "new age" Christians. I feel most of them are deceived (or at least have some kind of block in understanding), but who am I to say they aren't also saved? Look at Haiti with all of its voodoo believing Catholics. Perhaps there are some "saved" Christians among them also? Anyway, Sally, it's good to hear that you've been through some of the old posts. I spent a lot of time reading them when I first came here, and it helped me understand this forum more, and the various people here. If you have any questions about one of my older posts, please ask. I try not to be a "bundle of contradictions" as you say. :) Splash |
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