[QUOTE]Originally posted by NoahsMommy
Baptism is desplay of one's faith in Jesus and God.
That is a denominational difference - I do not believe baptism is a display or symbol - but rather a sacrament - a means of grace that is done by God and a miracle. My belief is that the outward show of faith is done later at confirmation and reaffirmed continually throughout life. Not a matter of salvation - just a difference. .
-Here's a hot topic...tithing. I feel that by giving $$ to God's children "counts" in the giving category. Not all giving needs to be at a church. I believe God puts certain things on people hearts, for me its His animals and sick children.
Yes, tithing has become pretty legalistic. To me and my understanding of the Bible, tithing is not just $$ - it includes time, talent, etc - just as Kelly has said. It does not mean 10% either. It *can* but that would be legalism IMHO.
-Another hot topic...church membership.
The Bible says we are not to neglect the gathering together - but church membership - I dunno. I did a search on Google and found that there are over 1000 denominations of Christians!! Sheesh! And of course each is the RIGHT one! (just kidding) I believe we need to gather with others who have similar beliefs but I have been burned by the institutional church but still belong to the Church with a "C". The closest thing I can claim is Lutheran but I do not belong to a Lutheran church. I am just a Christian.
This is a great thread. I didn't know ANYTHING about Paganism and I find it so very interesting. Thanks for starting this thread.
I agree - I have also enjoyed hearing about LDS, Muslims etc. Hope it continues!
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