Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Is it ok to say Christianity and what you follow is more a "Way of life" or "relationship" than "religion"?

In my country, most everybody who is a Non-Catholic Christian, is called "evang�lico" which I guess literally translates into "Evangelical". I don't see other protestant variations here much at all really. Just pretty much either Athiest, Catholic or "Evangelico", oh and some Mormons, JW (but they are about 0,1 % of the population) (no offense at all). But usually people ask me and even though I am, and my family is "evangelical" I tend to say I am just "Christian" without saying I specifically pertain to a specific religion. Although I do go to an "Evangelic" Church. I feel I just learn from the Bible, and wish to follow it. I don't really believe in pertaining to a big institutionalized religion inside of Christianity because I feel that sometimes (not always) when something gets so big people tend to think that their version of Christianity is the "correct all perfect" one and that the other form is wrong. Without accepting other ideas because their christian variation might "forbid" such thing. I go to an evangelical church, if I have a doubt I will ask that churches pastor (not because it is evangelical, but because I understand and feel comfterable with his teachings and way to interpret the bible). Although I am open to many other opinions from different denominations. I do firmly believe or disbelieve in some things, mainly personal beliefs from reading the Bible and discussing religion with out people. I do not although believe in religious dogma's such as idol worshiping, statues, paintings of what is suposed to be Jesus, "Mary" having any divine significance other than being Jesus's blessed mother on earth. I do not view of the Pope in any certain way. I honestly feel instead of being "religion" per say, it is more of an actual "relationship" or "reconciliation" with God through his teaching and the Bible, and a personal commitment to him and wanting to follow his ways. I feel too, that, things such as repentance come from the heart and is prayed directly to God, always saying if it is his will, and in Jesus's name amen. I don't believe rosaries have any special effect, I don't believe I have to go to a man in a box to tell him my sins, I think talking with God is enough, I don't believe there are any special prayers or number of times I have to say them to communicate with god in order to thank him, ask for forgiveness, etc. Although I do know Jesus said the ideal way to pray which is in the Bible. So is it okay to just say "I'm a Christian" in general, without going as deep to say any "denomination" because of personal beliefs, practices, etc. you feel it's more of a "relationship" or "way of life" Thank you. Oh and I am very sorry if I might have offended anyone in the part where I say what I don't believe in, this is just a personal view, I'm not saying my view is perfect or completely right and I'm not saying your's is wrong either. Thank you.

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