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Thread #41544   Message #599814
Posted By: Murray MacLeod
28-Nov-01 - 08:14 PM
Thread Name: BS: Is Lord of Rings offensive to fundament. too
Subject: RE: BS: IsL. OfRings offensive to fundamenta.too
Mark is right, Fundamentalist Christianity is indeed an oxymoron although not for the reason he gives.

Christianity is not some easy, feelgood, touch-feely, hey let's all be pals together, luvya babe system of beliefs.

If ypou are indeed a Christian you believe the following articles of faith.

A. Tou were conceived in sin and you are a sinner.
B. Christ was born the Son of God and died to save you from the consequences of your sins
C. If you do not accept Christ as your Savior, and do not truly repent of your sins, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven (which in effect means you will rot in Hell)
D. Christ was crucified and rose again on the third day, and HE WILL RETURN AGAIN, at the time of the Second Coming. The Second Coming is fundamental to Christian belief. This is when you will be judged.

That pretty much sums it up.
Christianity is Christianity is Christianity.

Do I believe? Ask me on my deathbed.

Murray