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[quote=Anonymous]So many differences.  I was raised in the southern baptist church.  Basically everyone who doesn't "accept The Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior" is going to hell.  Big emphasis on the Bible being the literal word of God, not open to interpretation.  The importance of Grace.  Jesus death and resurrection, sin, burning in in hell......  Basically, if you don't believe what they believe you are going to hell.  Oh, and no drinking or premarital sex.  Homosexuality is a sin.

Became Catholic. Similar beliefs.  More Mary.  Less emphasis on the rest of the world going to hell.  Less emphasis on Bible study.  Beautiful Mass.  Confession.  Eucharist is a huge deal.  Way less fundamentalist than the Baptists.

We've been attending a Unity Church for several years.  Bible is important as are other sacred texts.  Jesus is seen more metaphysically.  Unlike most Christian religions, we do not  believe in original sin.  We believe people are inherently good just as God (or whatever you call him/here) is good.  We value and respect all paths and encourage people to explore their own spirituality.  We are very inclusive.  We believe God is the loving source of all that is. Big emphasis on prayer, meditation, and positive thoughts.

So ....Christianity can mean a lot of of things.  Anyone who follows the teachings of Jesus is a Christian.[/quote]

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