Religion Part I: Christianity

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Originally Posted by Divinus Arma

Fair enough. What about the rest of my question?

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I don't take the Bible as the literial truth - so I can't answer the rest of your question. The Bible has some good life learning type lessons for man to ponder.

Well, it seems like the Pope has taken a pass on officially dismissing the idea of Limbo- at least for now:

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A draft document drawn up for the Pope’s approval declaring that limbo was “no longer essential or even necessary” and could be “abandoned without causing problems of faith” has not been finalised. It will not be presented to the pontiff until 2007.

The Pope was expected to embrace the findings when marking the end of a Vatican conference of international theologians on the subject, but he let the occasion pass.

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Originally Posted by rotorgun

Hi everyone. I finally have found a little time to look back in on this discussion and was amazed at all of the interesting posts. I should like to add to this response from Navaros that it is not merely enough to believe in the sacrifice of Jesus, but also his resurrection. Repentance of one's sins is also a requirement.

Cordially,

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Actually. That isn't true. Arian Christians do not believe Jesus was divine, nor do they believe he was actually crucified. They remain, however, Christians.

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Originally Posted by Wigferth Ironwall

Actually. That isn't true. Arian Christians do not believe Jesus was divine, nor do they believe he was actually crucified. They remain, however, Christians.

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They do regard Jesus as divine: they just do not consider him as equal to the concept of God as a whole. As opposed to traditional thinking which has the Father. the son and the holy spirit on equal parts.