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  At the beginning of this program we learned: “People have many reasons for rejecting the Christian faith. Some may admire Christ but dislike His followers. Others find it difficult to accept any faith that claims to be the only way to God. Why would anyone limit themselves to only one of the world’s great religions?” How valid are each of these objections? What is your response to each?

  Amber Segna replied 4 days, 22 hours ago 116 Members · 118 Replies

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  Sam Cudmore

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  07/25/2022 at 12:10

  Admiring Christ and disliking his followers is a valid argument. Why follow a God whose followers, those that should be “representing him,” give you no reason to want to?
  I would point an individual with this dilemma to a fundamental similarity among all humans, we are all imperfect. This makes it all the more beautiful that we have a God who IS perfect. A living example of this perfection, is Jesus. The belief that we too can live a life like Jesus here on earth through the Holy Spirit should be encouraging to any who may be discouraged by imperfect followers of God. Jesus shows us a life on Earth full of love. I would tell that individual that if they experienced an individual who pointed them away from God’s love, then that “Christian” is not truly representing the heart of God, as Jesus did. This would hopefully challenge the reasonings they had created for rejecting Christianity based on imperfect followers.

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  Dayanara Altamirano

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  07/17/2022 at 22:14

  His followers are not to be admired; they were sinners and made many mistakes. However, the bible does not mention one mistake that Jesus made. And knowing that Jesus is perfect, still loved, and taught by the disciples is another way to demonstrate His character.
  Jesus is the only way to God; he is not saying a religion but the person of Christ. The prophecies in the old testament of the coming of the Messiah were fulfilled with the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is living proof that he is the son of God.

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  Celena Miller

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  07/15/2022 at 16:45

  Followers of Christ are still sinners, albeit saved sinners. There is no claim within the life of a Christian to perfection. After all, that is why we need Jesus and His sacrifice to begin with. However, I find it ironic that people who can reject the Christian faith based on the poor behavior of Christ followers can also bristle at the idea of good people of other faiths going to hell just because they do not believe in Christ. This is to hold some people to a higher standard (Christians, if their religion and relationship with God and the truth is real, then they should be better people) and others to a more relaxed standard (“good” people of other faiths do not deserve eternity in hell, even though there is no such thing as a truly “good” person).
  I would consider it wise to limit to oneself to one of the world’s great religions if and when the construction of the religion lays on the shoulder of the creator of the world itself. Additionally, if that religion was constructed by Jesus, well then I would bargain that He has the best understanding of the map to not only traverse the world but also insider knowledge of the path to heaven.

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  Raeann Dumas

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  07/15/2022 at 16:43

  These objections are valid if and only if, the enemy has control of your heart and mind. The enemy controls the world and has led many astray but when you pray for Jesus Christ to come into your heart and read his Word the rest of the world and the lies it perpetuates begins to fade away. This is how God brought me back, I rebuked the devil from my mind and heart and I realized the love for sin that I had. Now things become clear and the Word of God and Jesus Christ our Lord speaks to my heart differently than before. Thank you, Lord, Amen.

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  Margaret Mosser

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  07/01/2022 at 21:20

  Jesus lived a perfect and sinless life. Something that we cannot do. It’s easier to follow someone that is perfect than to follow sinners like us. Some people may think that Christians are also suppose to live a sinless and perfect life and when we don’t, it is hard for them to believe.

  Saying, “I am the way, the truth , and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” does seem like a narrow path. Look at who God is, what He has done, and how He sent His Son to die for us. God is your creator, sustainer, and redeemer. Following anyone or anything other than Him is pointless.

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