I believe that anyone who does "good deeds" (according to the Bible), is doing moral good and it is meaningful and important regardless of their faith. I believe if an atheist helps a teenager who is struggling with a drug addiction, he has brought glory to God; I believe if a Hindu puts his wife before himself in an important marital decision, he has brought glory to God; I believe if a Christian goes on a missions trip to build an orphanage, he has brought glory to God; I believe if a Muslim organizes a conference on mediation between Jews and Muslims, he has brought glory to God; I believe if a New Age pagan opens his doors to a homeless man on a cold night, he has brought glory to God.
Then why not post your thoughts on a Muslim sight or a Hindu site? Why are we the only one's blessed" with your forced theology?
I don't think I'm saying that this has any implications to whether they are "saved", "forgiven" or "allowed into heaven". Mainly because I'm hesitant to place any claims on who goes to heaven or who doesn't because it seems like such an unknowable.
Again then why are you here? are you just trying to force your theology?
It seems even many Christians are hesitant to admit that all "Christians" go to heaven, but you can't really know who is a Christian and who is a "Christian" so that too is an unknowable.
Actually we have a very clear and set view of what it takes to get into heaven. We are just not appointed the final judge if a specific individual has met those requirements. Do not confuse the two.
So rather than worrying about who is saved or not, I would rather work on bringing glory to God through works: tangible, selfless, heart-felt acts that bring meaningful difference to other people's lives and spread love and compassion to all corners of the Earth. And if I believe if everyone strove to do this at all times, the world would indeed be a better place.
And if the bible says these acts are meaningless to God without atonement for your sin then what? Will you simply move on to one of those other religions gods? Why are you set on forcing your view on the God of the bible and His followers? If they are all the same god the why not move to a different religion? Why do you need the God of the bible to accept your theology?
Is that the definition of a works-based faith? If so, then I guess that's what I believe. Not sure if I've been "indoctrinated" specifically by anyone; I've had very little contact with Mormonism aside from one friend. I'd say I'm much more influenced by Eastern mysticism and Buddhism (due to my parents) while maintaining that the moral guideline as exemplified and described by Jesus is the moral guideline I believe best aligns with God's moral will
seeking a balance in your chi will not get you closer to Jesus. I too grew with "eastern" influences, but still do not let what i was influenced with change what the bible says about having a relationship with God through the atonement of Christ..
Honestly if you do not seek a relationship with the God of the bible on His terms then you will probably be happier returning to what you grew up with.