Adstar,. Now I know the person you are, you are right, my walking away from Christianity was like a defence for me, I have read the Bible 4- times, but it's not enough, Everytime I find something I didn't read or comprehend the last 3- times, and it is amazing what people seem to believe even though you tell them its not scriptural, I have even asked them to read a chapter of where they can find the truth, but they jump to the defence of their pastor, and become very angry at me because I ( suggested otherwise ) , theyare not interested in reading from the bible, this is where i got into alot of trouble with this family,. I stand on what the book of the law says, ( the bible ) so don't tell me God didn't really mean that, ( my problem is, I feel most all Christians don't care anymore about standing up for God's word,). They only care about what everyone will say if you do,. Thats why I have few friends,
Acts 5 KJV
[SUP]40 [/SUP]And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
[SUP]41 [/SUP]And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.
Matthew 5 KJV
[SUP]11 [/SUP]Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
[SUP]12 [/SUP]Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
If we are standing up for the truth of Jesus then we should not get down hearted or feel abandoned because we are facing injustices and hate from those who are opposed to the truth.. Know that you are greatly Loved indeed..