The irony of this, though, is: if I read my bible correctly... "True Christianity" requires one to be a part of a "church--" which is simply put, a body which organizes "in the name of the Lord" .. I am not a Christian, though I did consider myself one for a period of time. I was actually involved in another "cultish" group; one which was, ostensibly, based on the teachings of something called "Alcoholics Anonymous." Which I left in order to "seek my truth." Whether or not I've found that yet, remains to be seen... The path to "truth" can get quite lonely.
@gjones15 don't let people tell you that a "church" is a building or organization. That is totally false and it is not the biblical definition of church. The greek word for church is Ekklesia which simply means called out ones. All the ekklesia is is a group of believers which is not only locally but also globally as well.
Now we are to find ways to meet with other believers but nowadays you can get pretty creative with meeting other believers.
If you read my definition of church above, "a body which organizes 'in the name of the Lord'" that's pretty much what I said :)doens't have to be building, etc.
Yes it can get lonely, but its our path....I also believe as you come through the wilderness of travel you will find your tribe....This tribe doesnt have to be a church because you and I are the church....We are One......Im sending you prayers for your journey, and a greater level of awareness which is my same prayer for me
Thank you, I really do appreciate that. I could use it right now, I think haha. As far as the meme goes--yes, but even "enlightenment" itself must and will fall away.
The irony of this, though, is: if I read my bible correctly... "True Christianity" requires one to be a part of a "church--" which is simply put, a body which organizes "in the name of the Lord" .. I am not a Christian, though I did consider myself one for a period of time. I was actually involved in another "cultish" group; one which was, ostensibly, based on the teachings of something called "Alcoholics Anonymous." Which I left in order to "seek my truth." Whether or not I've found that yet, remains to be seen... The path to "truth" can get quite lonely.
@gjones15 don't let people tell you that a "church" is a building or organization. That is totally false and it is not the biblical definition of church. The greek word for church is Ekklesia which simply means called out ones. All the ekklesia is is a group of believers which is not only locally but also globally as well.
Now we are to find ways to meet with other believers but nowadays you can get pretty creative with meeting other believers.
If you read my definition of church above, "a body which organizes 'in the name of the Lord'" that's pretty much what I said :)doens't have to be building, etc.
That being said--you are required by the Bible, to "witness" to others about Jesus, as well. It's never supposed to be "just you and God."
Yes it can get lonely, but its our path....I also believe as you come through the wilderness of travel you will find your tribe....This tribe doesnt have to be a church because you and I are the church....We are One......Im sending you prayers for your journey, and a greater level of awareness which is my same prayer for me
Thank you, I really do appreciate that. I could use it right now, I think haha. As far as the meme goes--yes, but even "enlightenment" itself must and will fall away.