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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To the people that say it's not a progression, you are viewing it within the context of already believing in Jesus. 
Clearly, simply believing that there is a God is different from believing in Christianity. If two things are different, then going from one to the other is absolutely a progression.

If you presuppose the absolute truth of Christianity, you may argue that it's not a progression, but rather simply learning what is already true: you are already there, just opening your eyes and your ears to take it all in.

But to someone who does not presuppose the absolute truth of Christianity, it's more akin to choosing which path to walk down, and very much a progression. It's incredibly condescending to these people to tell them "you are already there, just open your eyes/ears". [/quote]

I disagree.

If OP believes in God that belief is beyond any systemic rules and exclusivity that many religions impose in order for their belief in God to be valid.  Some religions/sects/denominations narrowly define their ideas as to how the correct way to believe in God is, who the "true" God is, and tell you what exactly to believe or your are not truly that xyz religion.  This can just push the OP back if it doesn't resonate.

God is above all that.

It's not really, you're already there, open your eyes/ears, it's more like you're already there, now listen to your heart and be open to accepting the guidance of God.  This can be aided by finding a sect/denomination of religion that resonates with your current beliefs.

Do you believe that God is only God to a certain religion or to all people?

Do you believe God is humanlike in emotions?  Gets angry? Gets jealous?

Or do you believe God is all pervading, that God is a part of all of creation?

Do you believe in heaven and Hell?

These types of things are important for the OP to think about when deciding to choose a religion because there are certain aspects that are central to the foundation of the religion.

It takes God as just God and belief, plain and simple, to an entire set of rules and dogma that are required for the faith in God.
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Could not decipher an actual reason for your disagreement. Are you saying religious dogma is good or bad? It seems that you feel that God is above dogma, therefore dogma, which can be wrong, is therefore not that important. Yet you then seem to suggest that the OP find a set of dogma that resonates with her because they are important.

Also, not sure why the OP would need additional guidance if he/she is already there. Guidance is used to get from one place to a different place, which some of us would call a progression. [/quote]

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