[oneijoe]

Don't judge my or anyone's Christianity by your beliefs. I read the KJV, NIV, Greek and Hebrew scriptures, pray as I read that God will open my eyes, mind and heart to HIS word, not what a pastor/clergy gets up in the pulpit and says "this is the way it is." IMO, this is what is wrong with so many Christians today is that they take what the preacher says, the way they see it, as to being 'gospel" and not searching for themselves the Scripture to find the true meaning. There's more to reading God's word...you have to study it, read ALL your references, make notes, and pray.

Do you really feel that Christians are the majority in this country? I know, like in polls, and stuff like that, people say they believe in God or a higher being, but what is that higher being they are talking about? But, when they are asked how many times they attend a service, those numbers are rather low, compared to the number who say they believe in God. So, since the majority do not attend service on Sunday or Saturday, does that them a non-Christian? Just posing a question.

The Bible clearly forbids a lot of things that a lo of Christians still do today. The most common one is attending church on Sunday, when, the Sabbath is clearly on a Saturday, by modern calenders. I guess what I am trying to say is, there has always been different views of what a Christian really is. Different denominations interpret the Scripture in different ways, thus the reason why we have sooo many different denominations in America. Who is to say who is or if there really is a "true religion". All I know is, I can't wait to get to Heaven, and I really hope my mansion is right next door to a lot of people who've said that I ain't gonna make, so I can say...hahaha...told ya so, told ya so!!! LOL

I have to say this...I really have never gotten myself involved in many forums, but I have really enjoyed some of the topics that have been posted lately. I have wished though that some people could accept the fact that they did not agree and didn't get offensive and so harsh sometimes, but that's just human nature to defend something that you feel passionate about! I just hope we can continue to have these "adult" conversations without getting harsh and singling out a certain group of people.

Very good post that shows why separation of church and state is vital to effective government of a free people.

There's far too much danger of the masses "following the preacher" if the U.S. ever starts down the road of mixing religion and government. An American theocracy would be more dangerous than anything the world has seen.

Though it catches flack for many things, this is one area the ACLU has it right.