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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm the pp with the grandmother story. Thank you to those posters who supplied a logical explanation, as I said it is something I've struggling.  And I know I will get flamed for this, but I believe there is a distinction between believing in God and following the Bible. I do believe that people pick and choose what to follow in the Bible to go with their particular beliefs, and I also feel it contradicts itself in places.   However, I have lived most of my life choosing to think there is a higher power and that has helped me through many difficult times.  Is it even possible to believe in a higher power such as God and yet choose not to follow the Bible?   Its been a big concern about my future children, and DH has pretty much left the decision up to me as he has no opinion[/quote]

The Christian bible is the most popular holy text here in the US, but not in other parts of the world. I don't think it is silly to believe in a higher power but not the bible. It does have contradictions aplenty. You could look into Buddhist or Unitarian churches to see if they offer what you are looking for.

If the Christian bible is right, every person who's never heard the teachings and/or accepted it will burn in hell. So, the kids in Cambodia dying of AIDS are going to hell? That just doesn't jive with my understanding of right and wrong.

All the holy texts were written by men, even if divinely inspired. You don't have to agree or follow any particular one to find your way and morality, imo. If you believe there is a higher power capable of communication through prayer or meditation, start there. No need for the middle man. [/quote]

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