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marknj

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hi, my name is mark and While I'm not convinced that christianity is true, I hate being atheist because whats the point. I do feel there is a higher power but doctrines like the trinity and jesus being god become a stumbling block to me. I feel caught between a rock and a hard place and am hoping to start a dialog or chat with someone who can explain these things to me because I feel frustrated that chistianity just doesn't make any sense to me. It's been a lifelong struggle with me and I keep going back and forth but how can you make yourself believe in something that just feels wrong? I'm just looking for some understanding and patience from people here. I'm not an advocate of atheism, I want to beleive. I feel like the guy in the gospels: "Lord, help thou my unbelief"...
 
Mister_L

Mister_L

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if it is good, and you know that it is good, then it is from God which is also good, so if you should want to follow what is good, and live in God, then Jesus is for you. is there anything Jesus said that was not rightious? if you are not kept bound by wickedness then you will choose good.. it is said to love your neighbor and hate your enemy, and Jesus then said...

Matthew 5
[SUP]43 [/SUP]“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor[SUP][a][/SUP] and hate your enemy.’ [SUP]44 [/SUP]But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,[SUP][b][/SUP] [SUP]45 [/SUP]that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. [SUP]46 [/SUP]For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? [SUP]47 [/SUP]And if you greet your brethren[SUP][c][/SUP] only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors[SUP][d][/SUP] do so? [SUP]48 [/SUP]Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect. NKJV
 
GodssSon

GodssSon

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Hey Mark, glad you joined! I can understand how some doctrines can be stumbling blocks to you. Some things can be confusing and hard to believe or understand. If I can help in any way, I would love to. Message me anytime. :) Welcome to Christian Chat!

-Tim
 
willfollowsGod

willfollowsGod

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Welcome to Christian Chat. May you find what you are looking for. God bless.
 
MartyrNdaMaKn

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Hello and welcome Mark, delighted to have you here. May your stay be filled the support and guidance you seek.
 
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biscuit

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marknj said:
hi, my name is mark and While I'm not convinced that christianity is true, I hate being atheist because whats the point. I do feel there is a higher power but doctrines like the trinity and jesus being god become a stumbling block to me. I feel caught between a rock and a hard place and am hoping to start a dialog or chat with someone who can explain these things to me because I feel frustrated that chistianity just doesn't make any sense to me. It's been a lifelong struggle with me and I keep going back and forth but how can you make yourself believe in something that just feels wrong? I'm just looking for some understanding and patience from people here. I'm not an advocate of atheism, I want to beleive. I feel like the guy in the gospels: "Lord, help thou my unbelief"...
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It starts from within ... mainly your heart & soul. We can preach the gospel to you 24/7 and it is likely you will not believe. If you want a start in believing, I strongly encourage you to invest in a Bible and read it from the beginning to the end and you are likely to believe.
 
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seemspeculiar

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Pm me if you would like to.
 
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Chezz

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Welcome to CC :)
 
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