Question for Christians

• Spanky wrote on 2011-12-19 04:48

  Quote from Episkey;697683:

  Why thank you, I'm glad you can appreciate it.
  I just know that some people get all annoyed all go "TL;DR". Of course, I can't really argue with that though.
  
  
  
  Sorry to hear that. Being forced to be a part of something you don't understand would be difficult to any person. I can empathize a bit since my parents forced me to go church as well, but at least they went too - so it wasn't as bad as your situation.
  
  
  
  Ah well, Agnosticism at the very least acknowledges the possible existence of God. I have agnostic friends myself, so I understand it can be difficult to jump into something you don't fully understand - but hey, that's why it's called faith.
  
  
  
  Well, I would encourage you to do that of course! I've taken a look at your PM - which I'll respond to, but I feel that there would be no better time than near Christmas to go visit a church :D

  
  
  Thank you, I'll put more consideration into the matter of going back to church.
• Episkey wrote on 2011-12-19 04:53

  Quote from Spanky;697684:

  Thank you, I'll put more consideration into the matter of going back to church.

  
  
  I'm glad to hear that! I also edited my post a bit. I'll go on answering your PM now.
• Spanky wrote on 2011-12-19 04:54
  I never knew that. :what:
• Episkey wrote on 2011-12-19 05:46

  Quote from Spanky;697689:

  I never knew that. :what:

  
  
  Yep!
  
  The conscience is a God-given capacity for human beings to exercise self-evaluation and critique. Paul refers several times to his own conscience as being “good” or “clear” (Acts 23:1, 24:16; 1 Corinthians 4:4). This tells us that Paul examined his own words and deeds and found them to be in accordance with his morals and value system which were, of course, based on God’s standards. His conscience verified that they were in accord with those standards and were, therefore, blameless.
  
  Taken from: Conscience
  
  I would have paraphrased it, but I'm too tired for now. Good night!