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[windshop]

...And life is my religion. I have never understood the need to physically go somewhere to find peace and understanding, Scarlett. I have found that if we do not first seek these from within, we will never find them. Organized ritual may work for some, but not me.

[scarlett]

really to each his/her own on religion. I can only say we will find out once we make it to heaven.

We will all be judged by GOD and from there we know where we will be.

[Isaac-Saxxon]

Originally Posted by scarlett

really to each his/her own on religion. I can only say we will find out once we make it to heaven.

We will all be judged by GOD and from there we know where we will be.

Granted GOD is the ONLY judge of our eternal soul ! God did send us a
big Letter telling us how to have those blessings called the Bible.

[geodood]

Originally Posted by windshop

Organized ritual may work for some

I think "organized ritual" helps to build faith in some people, but it actually bores others to the point of maybe having a negative effect. I like churches where the congregation shows a bit of passion towards their belief. Its hard to stir the soul at a church were you can hear a pin drop while the congregation whispers hymns. I'm not Knocking anyone. I'm a Whisper singer! Can't sing a note - so I figure I am doing others a favor. But I do want to hear others sing! Otherwise what's the point? Plus I know I should sing anyway, even though I don't think I'm good at it. I should at least try. But you go first! hehe

[Shreveopolis]

I'm more in line with Father Walton.. of Walton's Mountain. The dad never went to church with the rest of the family. But he was closest to God, standing on top of Walton's mountain. It wasn't that he wasn't a religious man, that's just how he showed his faith.

I can go for some of that downright crazy Gospel Music.. saw some incredible gospel music down at the Jazz Fest this year in New Orleans.

[geodood]

Originally Posted by Shreveopolis

I'm more in line with Father Walton.. of Walton's Mountain. The dad never went to church with the rest of the family. But he was closest to God, standing on top of Walton's mountain. It wasn't that he wasn't a religious man, that's just how he showed his faith.

There was more than one biblical character who when out into the wilderness or up the mountain for revelation or enlightenment (and sometimes punishment). As I recall, these include Moses, Jacob, and Jesus. The first of course were Adam and Eve. Others might include Cain and Able.

God bless you and yours Shreveopolis!

[Isaac-Saxxon]

Originally Posted by geodood

There was more than one biblical character who when out into the wilderness or up the mountain for revelation or enlightenment (and sometimes punishment). As I recall, these include Moses, Jacob, and Jesus. The first of course were Adam and Eve. Others might include Cain and Able.

God bless you and yours Shreveopolis!

Of some interest. Mt. Maria was where Abraham took Isaac to be placed
on the altar. Golgotha or Mt. Maria one in the same is where they killed
Christ only to rise and defeat death. Death is one of Satans names and
he has plenty of names. Yet another Mt. is the Mt. of Olives which is
where Christ foot shall touch down at the second advent.

[Isaac-Saxxon]

Originally Posted by Shreveopolis

I'm more in line with Father Walton.. of Walton's Mountain. The dad never went to church with the rest of the family. But he was closest to God, standing on top of Walton's mountain. It wasn't that he wasn't a religious man, that's just how he showed his faith.

I can go for some of that downright crazy Gospel Music.. saw some incredible gospel music down at the Jazz Fest this year in New Orleans.

Father Walton was well on the mark. Religion is a man made thing that
was put in place so that man could control other men :-) The blinders
are coming off and the sons of oil (Olive) or the children that belive in the
living God of Israel are searching the history book and fining out who we
are and where we came from. Very exciting times in which we live. The
Stone Kingdom is at hand !

[Isaac-Saxxon]

Originally Posted by geodood

I think "organized ritual" helps to build faith in some people, but it actually bores others to the point of maybe having a negative effect. I like churches where the congregation shows a bit of passion towards their belief. Its hard to stir the soul at a church were you can hear a pin drop while the congregation whispers hymns. I'm not Knocking anyone. I'm a Whisper singer! Can't sing a note - so I figure I am doing others a favor. But I do want to hear others sing! Otherwise what's the point? Plus I know I should sing anyway, even though I don't think I'm good at it. I should at least try. But you go first! hehe

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord. That could be music or prayer or reading
His Word aloud and I am sure you sing with the best of them.

[Isaac-Saxxon]

Originally Posted by windshop

...And life is my religion. I have never understood the need to physically go somewhere to find peace and understanding, Scarlett. I have found that if we do not first seek these from within, we will never find them. Organized ritual may work for some, but not me.

I can find the Lord every where I go and I dont need a building to talk to
Him and outdoors is one of the best places to be what could me more
natural. Is not the Lord Super Natural !