I’d realy love to read that explanation of good/evil if you can find it, though

At a mom’s board group online that I was once a part of, I openly stated my beliefs a lot. I got “flamed” quite often, too. It wasn’t nice, but you know what? It didn’t hurt in the least because I believe what I think is truth and for someone to question that is just enormous because that means they’ve THOUGHT about it. And then you just hope with that, that somehow what you’ve said changes how they believe.

Great job “putting it all out there” Well done.

I have to say, so far I disagree with some of it… I’ve grown more and more convicted of reformed theology and covenant theology and it would seem that you do not agree with these teachings …I’m waiting to see parts 2 and on before I go assuming anything about your complete beliefs though.

I think too often we Christians (myself included) assume that our theological differences are SO BIG, when sometimes we are saying similar things in different ways. I know that there is only 1 right interpretation of scripture and only 1 perfect theology (God’s own theology), and I am not trying to endorse “relative-ness”. I am just saying I know you’re my sister, and I think listening to you who are probably wiser than myself is a healthy thing as long as the response that I have is to go to the Bible and seek God further. And so, THANK YOU for reminding me to seek God.

Also, this got me thinking about how important theology is, not knowledge that ouffs up, but knowing God. I know none of us will get it all totally right this side of heaven, but I was reminded of the people who got a glimpse of God and who were so awed by HIM- ie. Isaiah falls on his face at the glory of God. I appreciate that you are trying to work out your thoughts about God and sharing your learning process with others. I think the only way to fall on our faces is to know who God is!

Keep sharing- I’ll read again!

I have to say that you were able to put into words a lot of things that I believe but have not been able to form into coherent sentences. I’m thinking of putting this post in PDF, shrinking it and laminating it to go in my wallet… so next time someone asks, I can be like “ok, here’s what I think…”

My current struggle begins with #3 and I think that it may be where you’re planning to go with a second post…
So, God likes to be asked. I’ve never heard it put that way. I can dig it, though. Where I’m stuck right now (and was far before I read this post) is the fact that praying for something doesn’t necessarily mean it will happen. Just like not praying doesn’t mean that your desired end result won’t happen. I hope that makes sense.

My grandparents used to have a plaque that hung in their kitchen (by the phone, I believe) that said “God answers prayers. It’s just sometimes his answer is NO.”

I pray because I was taught to pray. I guess I often feel like He’s going to do what He’s going to do, no matter what. I pray anyway, but if I stop to really think about it, then I wonder “why am I even bothering?”

I am almost embarrassed by how jumbled and run-on this comment is!

I applaud you for writing out and stating clearly what you believe and why. I think that ALL Christians should engage in this exercise. So many don’t know why they believe what they believe.