I hate people!

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The dictionary meaning is valid. But ultimately, it is the faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is what we are talking about.

Um, you are the only one talking about faith being specifically Christian. Have tried several times to steer what I was saying AWAY from the things you were referring to. Let me put it this was, I thought I was a Christian for a lone time. But then I realized one day I wasn't, and I never was. I just thought I was because I went to church and had a faith based on things I really didn't understand. I didn't follow the rules, and though I suppose I do still believe in some greater force in this world I know longer believe it is the Christian god. So for a recap: I'm not a Christian, don't think faith is solely Christian, was a hypocrite in my religious faith.

Now don't get offended by this, I respect what you think if if you are indeed a real Christian that has the will power to follow all the rules and doctrines and your faith in your god is strong, go with it. It just seems it ain't for me.

I would like to comment on the preaching/one true faith issue. That is one of the stronger reasons my faith fizzled out. People always gripe about how Christians or the Jehovah’s Witnesses always go around trying to get other people to join their faith. That is one of the major parts of those religion, witnessing. Not spreading the word of god isn’t a sin, but it is one of the responsibilities of those of these faiths. And it is true that they believe everyone else is going to hell, but so do Jews and Muslims. They are absolute religions in which there is no room for other beliefs. They inherently see other faiths as wrong, weather they actually say it or not.

I suppose some are just more vocal than others, but I have never like the lack of tack some people apply to witnessing. The way you are supposed to do it is give the people opportunity, and a lit bit of knowledge and if they aren’t interested, back off. Some people hound to death, some people through out “you will burn in hell for eternity,” and some are snooty bastards that despise all those not of their faith or believe in things they don’t like (this happens in a lot of religions BTW), but I found this happening in Christianity a lot and since as a Christian you are not supposed to do that, it makes them hypocrites just like I was. So even if you don’t like it, if someone comes up and is trying to explain their religion, and is being respectful about it, you shouldn’t just push the off and be a bastard about it.

What? I take offence in that. I'M IN CONTROL OF MY LIFE! Nobody controls my life nor yours although that would be a hell of an easy way to put responsibility on someone/thing else.

I definitely understand this view, but it is a core belief of the faith. It isn't like he has direct puppet like control, it is more like you give your life to him, are filled with the holy spirit, and you want to do the things god wants you to do. Your are supposed to be thankful to god for your creation and follow his his will. But this is another reason my faith died dried up, I follow my own will. So while it isn't totaly like it sounds, it is basically a fancy way of saying that you should follow gods will, which are essentially the rules of the faith (don't confuse them with rules of a church) and you'll have a good healthy spiritual life. It isn't really offensive at all when you put it in that context is it?