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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You are right, it is not logical to assume that there is life after death.  I guess my approach to different specific beliefs is kind of like using building blocks.

Logically I believe in Jesus partly because of reasons I stated in 11:36.  Because of this belief I believe things he said and taught.  He said to a thief on the cross next to him "Surely you will be with me in paradise".   So, I buy into heaven because of that.

But if you don't believe in Jesus (at least for Christian beliefs) then heaven and hell probably do seem kinda made up.  I totally get that.

I put a lot of time and much thought and prayer into my process of coming to believe the things I do.   If you will permit me to get way out there...I beleive that Jesus founded a Church and that the Catholic church (with its many many well documented flaws) is the best representation of that Church.  I believe this deep down.  I pray for unity of Christian denominations because of this belief. [b][i]Because I believe that Christ founded this Church[/i][/b], [u]I believe that this Church has authority to teach on matters of faith and morals.[/u]  Becuase I believe in that authority, I do my best to submit to that authority, even when sometimes I would not come to the same conclusion.

So that is my building block approach.  It works for me in a way that picking and choosing certain doctrines to support and not support just doesn't.  I'm far from the perfect Christian, but for me, this approach is the most logical.

That said, sometimes my Church drives me nuts!  :)[/quote]

I don't follow this.[/quote]

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