Christianity, Faith, Me…

Finally it made complete sense…

 

cult |kəlt|

noun

a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular

figure or object : the cult of St. Olaf.

• a relatively small group of people having religious beliefs or practices

regarded by others as strange or sinister : a network of Satan-worshiping cults.

• a misplaced or excessive admiration for a particular person or thing :

a cult of personality surrounding the leaders.

• [usu. as adj. ] a person or thing that is popular or fashionable, esp.

among a particular section of society : a cult film.

 

Is God a mere figure or object?  I would have to say no.  God is a representation of a higher being, not the statue in the local town center.  

 

I have been or maybe I should rephrase this — the question has come up lately as to who is assumed a Christian.  I have discovered that my response to this is that: “All of those who believe in Christ are therefore Christians, and I nor anyone else should have the authority to assume otherwise outside of Christ Himself.”  

 

It is not for us to say who, in the deepest sense, is or is not close to the spirit of Christ. We do not see into men’s hearts. We cannot judge, and are indeed forbidden to judge. It would be wicked arrogance for us to say that any man is, or is not a Christian in the refined sense. . . When a man who accepts the Christian doctrine lives unworthily of it, it is much clearer to say he is a bad Christian than to say he is not a Christian. — C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

 

What is the difference between those that worship Christ but belong to different religious organizations.  And I use the term organizations because none of them in my mind are defined as cults.  Cults are often small groups or developments who “worship” a person or an object.  

 

Mormons or Latter Day Saints (LDS) are often referred to as being members of a cult.  A cult is a small group, and the number of Latter Day Saints definitely exceeds that of a small group. Not only that, LDS members worship and believe in the salvation that Jesus the Christ offers just as other proposed Christians worship. We believe just like other Christians that our Salvation is through Him. 

 

Catholics are also considered to be “not” Christian.  I am sure that this comes from the belief that many Catholics have that Mary the Virgin Mother is a “Supreme” being. I can see the fault in that not being Christian but I also believe that the Majority of Catholics believe that their salvation is also through Christ.  Is this small group of worshipers of Mary a cult?

 

Why do so many educated individuals consider organized religion to be troublesome? And how can other educated individuals drop their educated opinions, assumptions, and knowledge for their Faith?  

 

I have tried to drop my educated opinion and my assumptions based off the History that I understand to follow the Faith that I feel in my heart. Is following your Faith the wrong way if you know historically that some things just don’t match or maybe it isn’t that they don’t match but just that there are still missing pieces.  Why do we rationalize things that occur in our lives, can some things just not belong to the category of Miracles, or fall to the category of what has already been set for you by Him.

 

We live for the love of Jesus Christ, Our Savior. 

 

What is the difference between a Christian and a Mormon?  That is what I was asked.  I was shocked that so many people seem to think that there is a difference.  

 

We are afraid of the things that we do not know.  I was afraid to be a step-mom.  For that matter I was afraid to be a mother.  Once I knew of the blessings that come with motherhood and being a step-mom I am no longer afraid.  I approached these things with an open heart.  I knew that with children comes unconditional love similar to the undying love that Christ himself has for everyone of us.  How can something you fear become the thing that you love the most.  

 

I want to be happy.  I want to have peace in my own heart that I am a Christian and that my love for Our Savior is no different than any other. 

 

I have been challenged lately, and not necessarily directly but indirectly and yes it has caused me to have some doubts but I feel like this process of doubt has strengthened my Faith and my Love for Christ and his Father. I also feel like when you are challenged about something and you are not completely sure that you then discover how sure you really are.  I had a Faith and a Love for my Savior that was just unknown to me.  I am glad that I have become closer to Him and that I have been able to push aside adversity and tread forward.  That I have been able to hold my head high and know that belief in something is more that just the words that come out of my mouth. 

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