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Hello everyone, I am a non-Christian keen to learn about Christianity but not become one. Am I in the right place? Shane
Welcome to the forum. I recommend you read this:Hello everyone, I am a non-Christian keen to learn about Christianity but not become one. Am I in the right place? Shane
That doesn't exactly answer my question but nice of you to share! How does your faith make you stronger?
Hello everyone, I am a non-Christian keen to learn about Christianity but not become one. Am I in the right place? Shane
Correct - the Thirty Years' War was an extreme example of that. I am interested in relationship between personal strength and Christianity-Well first thing you will learn christianity does not all agree, you will get as many views as there are denominations
generic christian response to that is: our life is going to prove to us our personal strength is of little help, and will fail us.I am interested in relationship between personal strength and Christianity
Acts 5 describes the apostles rejoicing their own persecution. That's a great example of strength.generic christian response to that is: our life is going to prove to us our personal strength is of little help, and will fail us.
usually people hit rock bottom before they start asking Jesus what to do with their life.
sure but that strength comes from a fully developed faith and relationship with God. you don't exactly just come up with it on your own.That's a great example of strength.
Hello Shane, WELCOME TO CF We're glad that you found us and joined in the discussions with usHello everyone, I am a non-Christian keen to learn about Christianity but not become one. Am I in the right place? Shane
A good place to start might be this quote from St. Paul: "I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, [the Father] may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love."I am interested in relationship between personal strength and Christianity
Hello Shane! You are in the right place.
I see you're a Pantheist. Now, I contend that Pantheism is one of the largest worldviews of our time, but that very few understand themselves as such, so it's interesting to me that you confess this belief.
Thanks David, I am flattered by your curiosity! I have basic understanding of the Christianity after spending 5 years in a Presbyterian school, including obligatory Church on Sundays, and have crossed paths with various Christians ever since. My interest in is was weighted towards history, culture, ethics and generally learning how to live a better life. I have new colleague who appears to be a devout Christian and I was interested to compare the Christian way of coping with life's difficulties with my own. Despite having some fundamental differences in belief which exclude myself from the Christian faith, we are still human and struggle sometimes to overcome challenges. I did read the New Testament once and what stuck in my mind was the dogged perseverance of the early Christians.Hello Shane, WELCOME TO CF We're glad that you found us and joined in the discussions with us
As far as being in the right place to learn about Christianity, yes, I think that this is a good place to do so
Also, if you don't mind me asking, what has prompted you to look into the Christian faith right now (I'm particularly interested because you mentioned that you do not want to become one). If you do mind, for whatever reason, no worries, I'll just look forward to talking with you and perhaps answering some of your questions out on the other boards soon (like Exploring Christianity).
--David