Posted by Michael83 on October 2, 2006, at 2:29:27
In reply to Re: Lou's reply....(Lou this is root of my point) » Lou Pilder, posted by Michael83 on October 2, 2006, at 2:05:46
There is one phrase, one thing that Jesus said, that was ignored by the apostles, ignored by most ancient and modern Christian churches, but makes the MOST sense of all the Bible. The one phrase that basically saves Christianity and the logic behind it.
In Luke 23:34, Jesus said while on the cross, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."
That one phrase has helped me in a lot of sleepless nights when trying to overcome the fear that I was going to go to hell. Although I do not believe, I have an incredible amount of respect for Jesus because of what he said.
He (Jesus) forgave the people crucifying and insulting him (without them asking for it), because he understood that they did not know who he really was. It technically wasn't there fault, they were ignorant.
Then this contradicts the "belief in Jesus is the only way to heaven story," which is the most popular form of Christianity.
Luke 23:34 basically implies "universal salvation." Because humans are not perfect and no religion offers 100% proof, so who is to blame those who don't believe?
The thing I wonder the most is why wasn't this included in modern (or even ancient, or any popularized Christianity at anytime) Christianity?
That one phrase saves the entire religion, but it seems to be ignored all too often.
I can honestly say 100%, if most churchs had believed and taught the truth of this phrase, and led it to imply universal salvation, I would not be suffering like I am today or like I have for the past 5 years.
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