RE: How To Debate Religion....Without Ninja Kicking Each Other!
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I was raised as a Baptist, and attend a Freewill Baptist church my grandfather helped build. I don't necessarily share all their doctrines but in general enjoy the Church. As I've gotten older there are elements of Catholicism and Orthodoxy that I appreciate more.
Arguments don't change most men's minds - faith isn't completely a product of the intellect. The Apostle's often apparently frustrated Christ with their lack of understanding. We were instructed in Matthew 18:3 "And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven." Christ didn't direct us to all seek Doctorates in theology.
I think one thing that we as Protestants may miss is a disconnect from the history of believers. Educated Catholics and Orthodox have this and perhaps have a more visceral sense of the conflicts between them and Protestants. As Baptists and most mainline Protestants - the history of the Church tends to stop with the end of the ministry of Paul.
I think that might be where I differ from mainline Protestants.
I came to the faith through revealing of history and bible prophecy. For me, history is pretty much the biggest 'aha moment' for me.
Agreed that most think things stopped at Paul. Which is sad because there is some very rich history on so many levels about our faith!
One of my issues is my intellect and my need to understand it in my head. I need my heart to be fully circumcised and believe in the Lord like a child. I pray often for the Lord to soften my heart.