07-21-2006, 12:32 PM
About why I follow Christ: I find Him fascinating, and I try to live life as he would. Some of what you said , ben ami, eg, about Christmas Day is quite true, and i can add to that list!!...there are many things in organised Christianity that are from other religions. In Kerala, where I come from, for instance, our Christian wedding symbol is a "Minnu", which is like a malayali Hindu thali, with a cross on it! But thats where you do not understand. Christmas day, Christmas trees, minnus...Thats all the superficial part, and hardly matters. In truth, Christinity is Christ. I follow Christ, because He seems to be, to me, the most important and significant person and his life the most important event in human history.
You're free to agree or disagree with me. But for Christians like me, thats the reason for the "huge missionary apparatus" one of you talked about. To let people know about Jesus Christ, and how following him made a difference in our lives, and can for everyone. What they do with that knowledge is their business. I will never support any kind of force to "convert" people. Thats despicable.
You're free to agree or disagree with me. But for Christians like me, thats the reason for the "huge missionary apparatus" one of you talked about. To let people know about Jesus Christ, and how following him made a difference in our lives, and can for everyone. What they do with that knowledge is their business. I will never support any kind of force to "convert" people. Thats despicable.