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Oh, P.S. Got to make this very clear: Christians are NOT in the business of saving anyone. Jesus Christ is the only way to Salvation. It is our job to only spread God's Word through our life (actions, words, reactions, attitude all of it). We are just as sinful as any nonbeliever and can get just as twisted up and misinformed as them, so we do NOT have that power or right. I am fulfilling my part in His plan now by defending and sharing His message, but not showing hate or disrespect for anyone that does not believe it. I love everyone on this site, and I will mess up, but if I can show God's Love through my discussions, then I am doing what He calls me to do. If no one is brought to the Lord because of my words or actions, that is okay. I still love you and will enjoy conversing and learning what you know, but I won't hold it against myself for not being the one who leads you to Salvation. I cannot save you, only the Lord can. That is our belief.

Yeah But when He came down down in the flesh, God the Son, He didn't condone the sin. His whole message was to bring us back to the bottom line, "Love the Lord your God, and Love you neighbor as yourself Oh boy lol Please keep in mind that I am no expert here, I can only speak off of what I know, feel, an believe First, I already have agreed in my other posts that Life requires transformation. We can't just stick with one thing, what you believe today can't be what you will believe in 10 years because, hopefully, you will have learned , more at that point. I can't speak for why or what Jews believe. I wasn't there, I can only base my beliefs off of what I learn and feel. What I read one was that the reason they found it hard to believe was because, at the time, they were under hard ruler ship (like many times in the past) and when they heard the prophecies of the coming of The Messiah, they took the whole "King on Earth", "He shall bring the kingdom of God down to Earth and rule over it all" stuff as a literal thing, and when He revealed Himself as this humble carpenter that's whole mission was to spread the Word of God and Love, they were disappointed and hurt. Makes some sense, but again, I wasn't there so I won't try to say "this is what happened". I already gave my belief on this in my previous post lol We believe in the Trinity, Three in one. Now, I am not 100% sure if my way of viewing this is the way most Christians view it, but I see it as Three separate parts, with their own functions and jobs in the Divine plan, but all part of the same overall "greater power". Although, I am still open to that viewpoint changing in the future as I learn more. God the Father I guess this is the one most think of as the "main one". This is the part of the trinity that was responsible for the Creation of all things. Whether you believe it was the way it was written in the Bible, or you believe in the Big Bang or Evolution, we believe God the Father did it. This part does not know sin and cannot "look upon it". In the Old Testament, it was required for the Jewish people to offer up a blood sacrifice for the payment of their sin I guess you could consider this a characteristic of the "ego"), because our sin is too great for us to take away on our own, we had to offer something up. "For the wages of sin is death..." Romans 6:23 but He wanted to have a real connection and relationship with us, like He did "in the beginning" so he sent: God the Son "...but the gift of God is eternal life, through Christ Jesus our Lord" Romans 6:23 This parts job was to come down as God in the flesh, to live a human life, while spreading the true message of God, Love. He was not all God come down, or all human, nor was he a demigod (half human, half god). He was all God come down in all flesh. He was just as much God as human, so He knew everything that was going to happen and everything the He needed to do, but He still had to fight with His flesh. This part of the Trinity did not just come into existence at the Virgin birth. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was God, and the Word was with God" John 1:1 Jesus is considered the "Word" to us because He is the physical Word of God come down, just for us. He was there since the beginning through it all. Now, Jesus had to suffer. It is stated through out the Bible that His purpose was to come and spread the news, that we may spread it to the ends of the earth. He also had to die. Once Jesus paid our debt for sin, "death", there was no more need for blood sacrifices. He was the ultimate and final blood sacrifice. And with Him going through all of the needless disrespect and unjustified torture, because He broke no laws (even Pilot "washes his hands of this mess because he couldn't see what He did wrong). He experienced the absolute worst parts of the human nature, and still loved us enough to beg the Father's forgiveness for them. Now, when you accept Jesus as your Savior, you will receive: God the Holy Spirit This is the part of the Trinity that lives insides us and guides us to love and follow God's Plan. This does not save us from temptation or turn us into perfection like God. This is the part that gives us our conviction of sin and our fire for the glory of God. This part was also in the beginning: "The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters." Geneses 1:2 I'm not sure what else I can add without repeating myself lol but please feel free to keep asking anything you want. I do apologize for the long ass post and the delayed response

Look into Scott Young he has an article/video about how he learned other languages quickly https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2016/11/29/learn-languages/

yeah what Slade said lol What do you feel deep in your heart that you should be doing with your life? if there were absolutely no limitations, what would you do?

I don't think it was "abandonment" really, nor did He break His faith. Jesus came to fulfill the Word by living in the flesh and then dying for our penalty of sin. In my opinion (not sure if this is in the Bible or not) I think God also needed to understand us. He is above us and completely without sin, so He is unable to understand our sinful nature until He comes down in the flesh to live it. I only feel this because the tone of the Bible from Old Testament to New Testament really changes after Jesus. In the Old Testament it felt like God was a "wrathful" God that wouldn't hesitate to strike someone down or cause plagues. But in the New Testament, after He sends His Son down, the tone switches to Love. It's like He was able to understand us once Jesus went through it all. So, God the Father was still unable to look upon sin, so that's why Jesus felt alone, but it was His flesh causing Him to fear which couldn't be there unless the flesh was causing Jesus to doubt, hence the "sin" God the Father cannot look upon. But that is strictly my opinion based on what I have learned so far I could be wrong, only God know what happened in that moment

Exactly we are all in different circumstances so the journey can't be the same for all of us. We have to find our way. I don't see anything wrong in religion being the foundation for one's journey, as long as they don't make it the only thing there is. Life isn't black and white, what I see as good could be bad for you, so we can't base our whole life on something strictly word for word with no other options. We are all seeking something, but it's up to us to figure out what that is. That doesn't mean it has to be scary or depressing, it's an adventure that will go on till we die. And if there is something after death (I believe there is) then the journey continues

Thank you I really am passionate for this kind of stuff now, it makes me sad that egoless left because all he needed to do was hold that strong faith of his, but allow for possible changes in his world view. I don't know what God's "Divine Plan" is. I don't think we are meant to know, at least not on earth. But that can make everything more exciting and beautiful, in my opinion. It's all about perception. You can either look at it close minded and just accept only what you choose to because you heard or read it once, or you can have your foundation built on the things you believe, but stay open minded and discover the "Truth" through yourself and others. No one will know what the "True" way is until we die. That's kind of the whole point for beliefs. We want to believe there is more than all of this, more than just we're born, we live, we die (this is a belief in itself). We could all die and find out that God was just a spaghetti monster in the sky that just used us as toys for His own amusement, or find out there really is nothing and our lives are pointless and totally by chance. WE CAN"T KNOW FOR SURE UNTIL WE SEE IT FOR OURSELVES. So for now, I will hold on to my beliefs and just enjoy this crazy ride I'm not sure if that's just me rambling on though lol

He's calmed down from this whole mess I don't know what is going on, but I'm just letting him do him while I do me till we are able to work together again.

So much has been happening in such a short period of time... Just one thing after another... But I think I got so caught up in my own problems... I failed a friend... Really failed... A few weeks ago, when my husband smacked me and split my lip open, one of my friends told me he was in love with me and wanted me to leave my husband... I told him that I couldn't do that... That I loved my husband and wanted to help him... I didn't think too far into it because of everything that was happening... After my accident he came and saw me at the hospital once but didn't really say anything because my husband and daughter were there.. he had been acting a little weird since then... but I just brushed it off... last night I got a weird text from him.. "I love you so much, I'm sorry I couldn't save you and make you happy" It didn't make any sense... "Save me" from what?!? I tried to call him but I got no answer.. I felt like I didn't have time to stress about that because of my own issues already going on.. so I just wrote it off as possibly a drunk text or something... So his mother called me a few hours ago... and she told me that he killed himself last night.... he ODed on pills.... He's just gone... I can't believe it... I saw him a few days ago... He texted me last night... But he's gone... We just got back from his house... it felt so unreal... His mother was crying... I felt like I couldn't breathe... His dad read the text message out loud... He said it was the last thing he sent out... Is this all my fault...? Did he kill himself because of me...? My husband was upset about the text... He asked me if this was the first time he said that to me... And I lied and told him yes... I was scared it would start a fight... I feel like I can't react to this.... If I do, my husband will think I felt the same way... But it hurts... he was one of my closest friends... But I messed everything up... I got so wrapped up in myself... I didn't even see he was suffering... He was my friend.. and I couldn't even see it... This isn't right... What if it is my fault..? What can I do..? I don't know how I can possibly fix this... This feels like too much... I don't know how to make this right...

The trinity is three God's in one. God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. While each part serves a different purpose to the overall plan, They are one. Jesus was God in Human Flesh, God the Son. His whole earthly life was centered on that. Jesus was tempted in the desert by Stan himself, because Satan was trying to get Jesus to fall more towards His Fleshly Nature as opposed to His Godly nature, but it didn't work. It also talks about how in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus begged the Father to spare Him from what He knew was about to happen.( Matthew 26:39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me") His flesh was trying to take over. But He prayed with God and said, "; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” And then went through with God's plan. When He was on the cross being tortured and dying, He say's "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?", because God is not sinful and cannot look upon sin. So in that moment just before Jesus fully surrender to His physical death, He is beaten, stabbed, bleeding, and for the first time in His entire journey through the World He created, HE WAS ALONE with only His flesh, so the flesh cried out. The people say this as a sign that He was an impostor as well, so they mocked Him and tried to give Him a drink from a rag soaked in vinegar. The Lord cries out again and that's when the real shit happens lol "47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias. 48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. 49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to save him. 50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. 51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; 52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, 53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God." The point is, Jesus is God come down in human flesh. He lived a Godly life to show us how we should live our lives, but He was still not free of the flesh until He died. I love Bible lessons lol

I wonder how I could possibly incorporate that I am Christian, I have strong belief in my faith, are we supposed to not believe? or is it just something else?

@Faceless I agree. We have to be open to evolving with our beliefs. AMEN! He is in the cave no longer for He is Risen from the Earthly body to fulfill His purpose, LIFE!

Oh boy, so much to catch up on lol @egoless I love your passion for Him it is definitely strong, but you have to stay open to changing your views, otherwise you will never learn the Truth. When I was little (ages 5-8 or so) God was a scary old man in the clouds that would watch my every move and punish me for my sins, no matter how little. As I got older (9-18) I started thinking more about the "free will" vs. His "Divine Plan" and found myself getting so confused and thinking "well if it's all part of His "Plan", then it really doesn't matter what I do, because it was what He planned already, right?" a very conflicting mindset to be in. Now that I am a little older, and have learned some more, I see Hem as something so beautiful and fascinating. He created everything in this universe down to the littlest function of the littlest cell. He then gave everything basic rules of function and survival and then just let it all go, hence the free will. Everything, the good and the bad, is fascinating because none of it would be able to happen if He didn't make everything, and then loved us enough to let it all go and let us just be. I accept that my views of God now may not be my views in the future. I still have a lot to learn and discover about Him and myself. God made everything with the ability to evolve so we can continue to survive. We have to do the same with our beliefs, the more we learn.

Love it I'm in! sounds like fun

@Leo Gura I agree. That would be pretty cool.

@pluto @Solace @Nahm @egoeimai @RichardY @Amer @John Lula @Ayilton @Colin @Torkys @Jamie Universe Thank you guys so much for all of your love and support! I am feeling a lot better today. I stayed out all day yesterday and went for a nice long run. It was all very relaxing. I was worried about spending time with my friend's mom, but it ended up being really nice. There was moment towards the end of my visit, where I finally broke down. She came and held me, and we just both stayed there crying for what feels like forever. She told me she doesn't blame me... That she will always be here for me if I need someone... It got really emotional, but I think I really needed it. I'm feeling a lot better than I have been the past few days. Have been trying to meditate every free, quiet moment I have had, I don't feel tight in my chest anymore. I feel very light. Again, thank you guys. I don't think I could have done this without everything I have learned from you. (one for each of you )

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Why not? I want to do music too it's amazing. There is nothing stopping you Because of my daughter, I have a full time job, but my long term plan is to use the money I make here to fund my passion I haven't started yet, but I know I will still go for it You can be anything you want as long as you make choices and follow the path you choose. If you think that you should just go straight for it, then do it! But if your plan involves needing more finances to do it, then get a job, push through it and use the money to help your dreams

What do you want to do in life? If there was absolutely NOTHING holding you back from doing it?

Thank you I'll have to wait to watch it later when I'm off of work

That sound like how they describe a full surrender to God lol I've done that with my situations as of late. I still have had a hard time with it, but once a day passes and I am able to look at things with a calmer mind, I just feel the need to let it all go. I can't control this crazy world, so I just accept what has happened and what will happen and now I am trying to make sure I make an active decision to live my life, not according to what has happened, but what I want to happen next. Sorry if that doesn't make too much sense lol it was the only way I could describe it Yeah, I have adored watching my daughter develop her "self". So much personality and attitude in such a little body lol But I know what you mean she only wanted what she needed to survive. She wasn't addicted to the millions of distractions in the world. She was just being and that was all there was for her but now she is a little smarter (good God! ) lol

I do hope so in the mean time, I'll just soak it all in with a huge sense of wonder and awe It's really hard But I still think you should try to connect with your inner child. You need to gain that sense of wonder back. Everything about life and existence, even the bad stuff, is so fascinating. It can teach us a lot about the world and ourselves, but only if we are open and searching for it. I hope you can get it back That's a relief lol because I don't have the courage to do that kind of stuff. Being that out of control seems so scary >.< So beautiful

So the "slate" is just another illusion created by the ego to distract us from the truth man you really learn something new everyday lol I really want to know how to accomplish this, but I won't rush anything Are you only able to really see this with psychedelics? (Seen a lot of talk about that lol)

I understand this, but I don't think I have fully reached it. I know there is something bigger and deeper than this life and everything we do and think is a choice of our ego/self. I'm still trying to get my mind to wrap around the "everything is an illusion" part. It's all so fasinating and beautiful to me. But I don't think I personally am there yet.

Hmmm. No slate to begin with. Haven't heard it like that yet lol could you possibly elaborate? I'm just having trouble trying to picture that. Is it like what @Faceless talks about when he says to just live everyday new and to not let your "experiences" control the outcome of your life, because "experiences" are just a hold up from the ego? (still working on figuring out the exact meaning of all of this too lol)