I'm not sure the bible specifies it must be sincere. The passage you quoted John 3:16 just says you must believe on "him."
I got news for you guys no one is going to heaven just like no one is going to disneyland after they die, its a fantasy.
LMAO!
I am not saying that I believe any of it. I am just discussing an aspect of christianity.
I consider myself a spiritual person, but have a profound mistrust of any organized religion. I have studied several religions in depth and have a passing knowledge of quite a few more.
I think it is a fascinating subject.
Yeah I was just messing with everyone.
Religion is fascinating and I agree with you that organized religion is mostly about collecting money and power for the people at the top.
Well, basically, I just think that the "faith alone" beliefs just make it too easy to sin on purpose and then pretend to come back to God constantly.
Contrary to their beliefs, it's a much worse situation than atheists, because evangelicals are under the impression that no matter how bad they fuck up on purpose things will always be perfect for them in the end.
"Do not think that I came to bring peace... I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." - Matthew 10:34
"Do not think that I came to bring peace... I did not come to bring peace, but a sword." - Matthew 10:34
It is an excellent way to control people and people's money. And you need no real authority when you use a diety's authority for your own purposes.
The stronger a people's faith is the more susceptible they are to the perversion of their beliefs.
But some organizations seem remarkably free from corruption.
The Quakers come to mind, as do the Amish and Mennonites. They must have a profound faith to accomplish what they have, and yet they have not (to my limited knowledge) had a leader corrupt them.
And the impact of religion on the arts makes it worth whatever hassles they present.
I thought only liberals would not go to heaven ?
Bush doubled the debt from 5 trillion to 10 trillion.
Proving tax cuts work!
Bush asked for and signed for the TARP money.
The Republican senate leader backed Bush on this.
I always imagined cons going to heaven only to find its like they always preached and then they hate every minute of it because they cant play footsie in the bathroom or fuck their aides and steal money.
If free will does not go away when we go to heaven it will suck just like on earth.
How the heck did the angels revolt in heaven anyway ?
Bush doubled the debt from 5 trillion to 10 trillion.
Proving tax cuts work!
Bush asked for and signed for the TARP money.
The Republican senate leader backed Bush on this.
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