Posted by David Stephens on July 14, 1998 at 12:04:23:
In Reply to: Definitely not. posted by blue on July 13, 1998 at 22:25:33:
:: Here's a thought for you: do you suppose if you had lived my exact life, had my experiences, learned what I learned, etc., etc. would you be ex-xian also? If not, why?
: Absolutely not. Because God does the saving. God chooses whom He will regardless of circumstance. Look at the different responses to Paul's Gospel in Acts chapter 17. All heard the same message. All had similar (Athenian) backgrounds. Some were saved. I didn't choose God. God chose me. That is fundamental.
Well, this is one of the most offensive things I've read from you so far. You're just so special Blue, so very chosen and golden--your god fits you perfectly. You'd have made a great Mormon. I hope you pray to your god every day and thank him for making you born where you were and into the situation you were born into.
It's too bad you never traveled to Asia while in your youth (and with your mind still open) and lived for a few years with a family that understands humility.