CDWolfe Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Greetings to all! I have been following the writings and interviews of John Spong (and others) for a while, and at the age of 38, I have redefined my beliefs about Christianity, the Bible, etc. I was raised as a Southern Baptist on the KJV, but have since progressed into more of a "Christian Deism" philosophical viewpoint. I am an avid researcher, historian, and analytical thinker, so as I go through the English translations of the Bible, I keep an open mind backed by a keen understanding that the autographs were written during a time when very little was known about astronomy, physics, biology, geology, etc. I do believe in God. He is the supreme being and creator, who "pushed the start button." I do not believe in Satan as the devil. An angel or servant of God, beholden to His bidding, yes. Public Enemy #1, no. I do believe in free will of mankind, and everything happens because of a choice that is made by someone, past or present. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soma Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 CDWolfe, Salutations to you too. From your introduction I feel you will fit right in here. Feel free to anlyze and share your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerpetualSeeker Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 CDWolfe, welcome! Looking forward to sharing thoughts with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Welcome CDWolfe, I hope you enjoy sharing and participating here. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romansh Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I do believe in free will of mankind, and everything happens because of a choice that is made by someone, past or present. Welcome CD Just curious though ... when you say mankind ... do you mean man collectively or individually? rom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaykuck Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Welcome to a Forum which always makes me think. It is amazing how many Progressive Christians came, as Spong through the evangelical/fundamentalist Christianity route in their spiritual journey to Progressive Christianity. I am a deist who sees aspects of panentheism, paganism, Sufi path, and a whole lot of other spiritual paths in my search for God. The Episcopal Church is my main spiritual home. Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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