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[quote=Anonymous]Apologies if this comes off as offensive, but I don't really know how else to phrase it. I don't come from a Christian background, so a number of things are difficult for me to get. I don't really understand the trinity - are these embodiments of the same being? Why do they need different titles, or different powers or responsibilities, if they're the same entity? The god of the OT and NT (Jesus) seem drastically different - how is the (perceived) total personality difference reconciled as one same god? If they're the same god, why do so many Christians disregard the Old Testament? Why do the rules of the OT not apply, if they were created from the same god as the NT? Why did that god's personality change?

I was raised Muslim (considered a "strict" monotheistic religion), though I'm not practicing and don't consider myself religious anymore. I understand the Jewish deity, as it's actually very similar to the Islamic one. But I don't understand the Christian one. It seems most reconcilable by simply saying that the religion is not built upon a monotheistic god. But I've never been able to understand how it's a one-god religion.

I honestly mean no offense, it's just something I don't get from a logic perspective and looking for explanation. Please no "god sent his son to save us" simplistic replies - I'm really looking for more analytical understanding. Thank you. [/quote]

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