I could use some advice.

[Lindsey]

Thanks for being understanding Yes, Wiccans believe in a higher power, although theirs is a God and Goddess. And where in Christianity God is a trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in Wicca the Goddess is Maiden, Mother, and Crone. To be quite honest, I don't believe there is one true religion. I believe that everyone's God, whether it be God, Allah, or even a Goddess... are all the same God. I don't think that all people who aren't Christian are condemned to Hell... what about all those people around the world who aren't even exposed to it?
I just think everyone should lead good lives, and love and believe in God (whatever they may call him or her), and they will be rewarded for it And that's my whole view on religion, and I'm very sorry for hijacking the thread!

[Dobie]

Originally Posted by Lindsey

Thanks for being understanding Yes, Wiccans believe in a higher power, although theirs is a God and Goddess. And where in Christianity God is a trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in Wicca the Goddess is Maiden, Mother, and Crone. To be quite honest, I don't believe there is one true religion. I believe that everyone's God, whether it be God, Allah, or even a Goddess... are all the same God. I don't think that all people who aren't Christian are condemned to Hell... what about all those people around the world who aren't even exposed to it?
I just think everyone should lead good lives, and love and believe in God (whatever they may call him or her), and they will be rewarded for it And that's my whole view on religion, and I'm very sorry for hijacking the thread!

You weren't hijacking - I'm interested in your point of view.

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by Lindsey

Thanks for being understanding Yes, Wiccans believe in a higher power, although theirs is a God and Goddess. And where in Christianity God is a trinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in Wicca the Goddess is Maiden, Mother, and Crone. To be quite honest, I don't believe there is one true religion. I believe that everyone's God, whether it be God, Allah, or even a Goddess... are all the same God. I don't think that all people who aren't Christian are condemned to Hell... what about all those people around the world who aren't even exposed to it?
I just think everyone should lead good lives, and love and believe in God (whatever they may call him or her), and they will be rewarded for it And that's my whole view on religion, and I'm very sorry for hijacking the thread!

I've actually given this some similar thoughts. There are so many different religions even under the umbrella of christianity & they all believe they are the right one. I'd hate to think that one day God says yep the Catholics had it right everyone else is wrong & going to hell. But on the flipside i'm not sure where the line is draw. It's very confusing to me & I know a lot of it's about faith & personal feelings, but i also want to believe that God is more forgiven than that.
And with Men & women not being equal in christanity isn't far. Yes Adam was made first, but Eve was created because Adam needed her, so that should make tham each just as important. And without EVE where would society be.

[HALEY]

There wouldn't be a society, cause MEN couln't handle the pain of child birth

[Janet]

Haley you're so funny...LOL...they usually can't even handle the flu....LOLOL

[Tink]

The issue seems to come from the fact that as Christians we are instructed not to give any importance to "other Gods" or goddesses, or anything of the sort. So to participate is seen as opposed to one of the basic rules of being Christian.

I really don't agree that men are placed above women in Christianity. They are to be leaders and protectors, but women are to be nurturers and support to help the men (and our children) to go in the right direction. I see it more as a hammer and a nail... one is not able to be of much value without the other. Take either away and you are lacking something vital. The hammer might seem to have the power and be the driving force, but without the nail it still won't accomplish what it's intended to.

JMHO