isn't that pentacostal? I'm sorry, i jdon't know specifics about christianity and the different religious views.

as far as the dicussion on god being mad made, i've talked to a lot of christian people, who are all very wonderful people, but when they talk about god being the supreme being, it doesn't sound right to me. More like, the idolizing of something for security.

One arguement i've brought up numerous times with my christian friends is things not found in the bible which can be proven today. Such as, Dinosaurs. If in fact the bible is always being written- to educate future generations, why did the dinosaurs get left out? What about cavemen? They existed, we've found physical proof that things like this exsisted, but i've only seen speculated truths about jesus actually walking on earth. Maybe i am ignornant and haven't read enough to find out if in fact jesus really was a human with extrodinary powers? I saw one time on discovery that they possibly found Noah's ark, which would be impossible. The wood used would have rotted away into nothing, unless they found it in a polar ice cap for preservation.

I've said it before, I'm Buddhist, and I'm very proud of my "religion." If you would even call it a religion, it's more of a guide for life (and to christian's the bible would be the same thing right?) I follow the eight-fold path, which is the equivolent of the 10 commandements. To me it makes more sense to take responsibility for your actions, your life, than to push faith into an unseen person; entity.

Tho i've only followed Buddhism for about 8 months, I feel like it has made me a better person, and from that, i'm more openminded about issues. I'm not degrading your religion, as i am very proud it works for you. I truelly believe whatever makes you happy, and instills good values and life skills is what you should believe. I don't however like it when other people from different religions push forward thier beliefs on me and expect me to convert. Then proceede to tell me I am wrong for what I believe in. Which nobody has done in this thread (that I really saw) so i guess I want to say, this thread has been a really informative thread, and actually shed light on a lot of misconeptions I had about god and christianity in general.

It's just really nice to come to the board when i've been away for so long and not see people attacking each other for being different.

(((hugs everyone))