crane@fortune.UUCP (John Crane) (01/10/84)
While I agree with much of the so-called "born again" Christianity, there are a couple of points I don't agree with. (1) The assumption that any group who doesn't believe in Jesus Christ exactly the same way they do isn't Christian. This would include the Catholics, old-line Protestants, Mormons (the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints), CHRISTIAN Scientists, JEHOVAH's witnesses, etc. That's like somebody saying if you don't use UNIX on a Fortune System (free plug), then you're not using the "true" version of UNIX. (2) I disagree with the idea that God could or does totally control one's life. I believe that God gives us our life as a stewardship. What we do with it is largely up to us. How about in the parable of the talents. The master didn't double the talents, the servants went and doubled their own talents. I know you guys are going to spew scriptures back at me for this. Save your breath. I have already read them many times. I'm not telling you that you are wrong. I am merely saying that I, and I hope a lot of other people, disagree.