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Wow....and what is the difference between this sort of thinking and a terrorist who believes he will go to heaven for killing himself? Does God support what's right or does God support the "Jews"?

I think I understand the OP since I had the same confusion some years ago. I think the confusion lies in the fact that the religion is called Judaism while a follower of the religion is called a Jew (not a Judaist or something). In any case, there is no such thing as Jewism, afaik.

You just said all her thoughts are focused on Jesus....that's not a sin, in our religion at least. :)

Well, no, He is used because there is nothing else in the englush language suitable to call God. When praying to God, nothing is in my mind. Then again, like I said it depends on what the individual focuses on. Is it God or a human made object. It really is an individual thing. As long as you...

It's only dangerous because it could cause one to lose focus on God himself and instead focus more on the object - the cross. If you're able to distinguish between the two that's fine, if not, it's a sin.

It's not about pride. The reasoning goes like this: 1. There is only one God. 2. According to the Bible, God incarnated as Jesus and died for our sins. 3. no other religion acknowledges this, therefore they must be false. I'm not saying that the above argument is valid or sound, thats just the...

They're trying to draw inspiration and support from the cross, taking it as a representation of Christs' own suffering. But it's not something that I do or recommend. I think thats dangerously close to idol worship. I guess it depends on each individuals personal intent.

I don't know...I don't know anybody that does, really.

It's not if nobody pray to it. If they do, it is. By the way, Christians do acknowledge that they're guilty of idol worship in one form or the other.

I don't know if anything elaborate is mentioned. I think it talks of a spiritual resurrection, not bodily.

Why is everyone arguing about something that is not specified either way in the Bible?

All religions are wrong.

This is the first time i've seen Jesus compared to Satan.

Have you heard John Hagee? Caught him last night on the telly and couldn't believe it.

I wouldn't argue with that either.

It's not quite as simple as that. If someone decides to accept Jesus truly, then it implies a 100% repentance. In such a case he/she is definitely forgiven, yes even a serial killer. Of course a simple verbal acceptance with no true repentance in the heart carries no weightage. And God knows...

Christianity is an eastern religion. :P

Very nice. :)

I tend to agree with your summarization....for now at least. :)

Well...true...but then we can throw Benevolance out of the window.