I'm not a Christian, but want to be one. Sounds wrong?
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Hi, a few years back I hated it when people from my school became Christians because it's a 'trend' to them. Many would say they go church to have fun, which I thought it just wasn't right.
Ironically, recently I've got the urge to pray cause I'm stressed and troubled for various reasons - but I'm praying blindly cause I have no religion.. So I thought of goin to church and see what's it like, and perhaps convert into a Christian.
Am I thinking wrongly right now? Cause sometimes I think ''hey, you're not born Christian - so why force yourself.''
Ironic eh? confused.
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It wasn't right for your friends to join just because it was the bandwagon to jump on, although it would have been nice if they actually got a lot of spiritual meaning from it.
No, you aren't thinking wrongly. You just need some direction...go on and see if it all comes together for you. But remember that faith is a lifelong process.
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You can check out the church anytime you like and you can leave if you don't like it.
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Sure go to a church either a Catholic or a Protestant one or both and see whether you like one of em perhpas a catholic church on Saturday and a Protestant one on Sunday.
Faith is indeed a life long process though. Bringing along a good Christian friend would help also but not a necessity though.
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Originally posted by LeBear:
Hi, a few years back I hated it when people from my school became Christians because it's a 'trend' to them. Many would say they go church to have fun, which I thought it just wasn't right.
Ironically, recently I've got the urge to pray cause I'm stressed and troubled for various reasons - but I'm praying blindly cause I have no religion.. So I thought of goin to church and see what's it like, and perhaps convert into a Christian.
Am I thinking wrongly right now? Cause sometimes I think ''hey, you're not born Christian - so why force yourself.''
Ironic eh? confused.
first and foremost.... there is NO SUCH THING as a born Christian. Even for folks born IN a Christian home, they will need to make their own decisions about accepting Christ.go to a church - i'd suggest some smaller ones. Try to avoid to big mega-churches. See if there are any in your neighbourhood. Talk to the leaders, but do not get yourself pressured into going into things you don't understand.
.... or you can PM me to chat.
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Originally posted by Kuali Baba:
It wasn't right for your friends to join just because it was the bandwagon to jump on, although it would have been nice if they actually got a lot of spiritual meaning from it.
No, you aren't thinking wrongly. You just need some direction...go on and see if it all comes together for you. But remember that faith is a lifelong process.
hmm....
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Originally posted by LeBear:
Hi, a few years back I hated it when people from my school became Christians because it's a 'trend' to them. Many would say they go church to have fun, which I thought it just wasn't right.
Ironically, recently I've got the urge to pray cause I'm stressed and troubled for various reasons - but I'm praying blindly cause I have no religion.. So I thought of goin to church and see what's it like, and perhaps convert into a Christian.
Am I thinking wrongly right now? Cause sometimes I think ''hey, you're not born Christian - so why force yourself.''
Ironic eh? confused.
Hey, your thoughts not wrong.
Like what Chin Eng wrote....Just go to a church, smaller ones.
Talk to the leader or pastor, i am sure they will be able help you.
But if you are not comfortable talking to them yet, just go attend the service first. When you are more comfortable, then talk to the leader or pastor. -
the time has come for you to embrace and seek solace for your spiritual inner self. it's just human. nothing wrong about that.
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It's a good feeling to know that you are not alone in this world that you have a God that shares with you your everyday struggle. A God which is always be with you. A God which is only a whisper away. A whisper that could break the bondage of evil or even shook the ground where you stand
...A God which may let you know the secret of the future or what lies in a man's heart...A God which could you give such a peace like you never had felt before such an overpowering peace that gives you joy...though you must be careful not to forfeit this peace as I did...I've been trying to get that peace again....I hope I don't have to wait for too long and next time it would be forever instead of being 6 weeks. But that was because of my own fault....It may take some time before you realize that if you decide to follow Christ that . . . you are more than you thought. You are a part of Christ. I hope you will eventually find that out yourself if you are true to Christ.
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You feel the need to pray but because you dont have a religion you cannot pray, You Ok ar not? In times of trouble and adversity everybody is a believer.
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Originally posted by Short Ninja:
You feel the need to pray but because you dont have a religion you cannot pray, You Ok ar not? In times of trouble and adversity everybody is a believer.
That applies for those who jumped on the bandwagon...instant Christian who would starve and die along the way, to find they are no better off than when they first started....
Or those who seek religious life to seek comfort and leave at the moment the crisis is over.
Or those who continue to go to church even though they are not really a believer. The crowd at the church is getting weirder and weirder these days.
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Originally posted by Chin Eng:
first and foremost.... there is NO SUCH THING as a born Christian. Even for folks born IN a Christian home, they will need to make their own decisions about accepting Christ.go to a church - i'd suggest some smaller ones. Try to avoid to big mega-churches. See if there are any in your neighbourhood. Talk to the leaders, but do not get yourself pressured into going into things you don't understand.
.... or you can PM me to chat.
I agree that you should avoid those mega-churches........personally, I know of some dubious way they mis-quote the bible and teachings.
Take China Eng's advice and talk to some priests or pastors to know more.....
Personally, I think you can give Catholic Church a try as they are starting their RCIA (Rite of Christian Inititaion for Adults) journey about this time and it takes about 10 months or so to complete. There is no one to push, physco or pressure you at the classes - you are free to come and go....
Get baptise only if you agree with their doctrines / teachings.....
In case you wonder why I recommend the Catholic Churches is because historically, they are recognised as the original Church the Jessus build. Prostant Churches are "break-away" Churches during the reformation and there are many similiarities among the churches and teachings. So, Prostestant churches is also ok.
Find some friends to go with you....
Again avoid those mega-churches.... if you do decide to go, be careful and always remember that you are there for God and to worship God nothing else....and always verify their teachings with your Christian friends from other churches. Don't get brain-washed.
There are some discussion about negative effect of mega-churches which you can find at http://www.straitstimes.com/ST+Forum/Online+Story/STIStory_159724.html
Hope this will help and hope you will have a fruitful journey finding God.
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Originally posted by Mrlimkopi:
Again avoid those mega-churches.... if you do decide to go, be careful and always remember that you are there for God and to worship God nothing else....and always verify their teachings with your Christian friends from other churches. Don't get brain-washed.
There is another practical reason why mega-church should be avoided.To avoid burning yourself up. A mega-church is usually very happening and you may be presssured to go with the flow or be left out. Even when you happily embrace the flow, your personal life may be affected. Eg. family life, study life etc.
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first and foremost.... there is NO SUCH THING as a born Christian. Even for folks born IN a Christian home, they will need to make their own decisions about accepting Christ.
Precisely...why are INFANTS being BAPTISE again in cath churches??
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Originally posted by domonkassyu:
first and foremost.... there is NO SUCH THING as a born Christian. Even for folks born IN a Christian home, they will need to make their own decisions about accepting Christ.
Precisely...why are INFANTS being BAPTISE again in cath churches??
Can an infant choose not to accept Christ (even after baptisim as a baby) when he or she grow up?
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Can an infant choose not to accept Christ (even after baptisim as a baby) when he or she grow up?
of course they can choose to accept or not to accept. for the infant baptism they had, they had no knowledge of God. isnt it their free will to choose?