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I believe there is a God, Jesus Christ
Caleb Thornton
Issue date: 2/5/09 Section: Opinion
I would like to give a quick disclaimer before you read this article. Many of you may turn the page after the first few lines of what I am about to say (which probably happens more than I would like to admit with many of my articles).
All I ask is that you approach what I am about to say with an open mind, read the entire thing and then feel free to agree, disagree or turn nonchalantly to Ram Talk.
I believe there is a God.
I believe that God created the universe.
I believe that Jesus Christ, who lived, died and rose again on this earth more than 2,000 years ago was both fully man and fully God.
I believe that Christ did all these things to cover the sin of mankind of which I have taken part.
I believe that the Bible is the written Word of God.
I believe that God is still living and active in our world today.
I believe that many people disagree with something or everything I just said, and that's OK.
I believe that just bringing this subject up makes many people uncomfortable, and that's OK, too.
I believe, however, that I'm right -- if I didn't what would be the point?
I believe that simply because I put my faith in such things does not make me an irrational human being, but in the eyes of some it does.
I do not believe that to be a Christian you must be Republican, Democrat, Independent or hold any particular viewpoint on government. My faith does not dictate my set of beliefs about government -- my logic does.
I do not believe, however, that it is possible to entirely separate my belief in God and my beliefs in how the world should run.
I believe this is the case for everyone -- Muslims, Buddhists, Agnostics and Atheists -- we each hold a worldview on which we base how we believe the world should run. To do so is not irrational; It is at the core of how we each live our lives.
I believe, however, that I'm right -- if I didn't, again, what would be the point?
All I ask is that you approach what I am about to say with an open mind, read the entire thing and then feel free to agree, disagree or turn nonchalantly to Ram Talk.
I believe there is a God.
I believe that God created the universe.
I believe that Jesus Christ, who lived, died and rose again on this earth more than 2,000 years ago was both fully man and fully God.
I believe that Christ did all these things to cover the sin of mankind of which I have taken part.
I believe that the Bible is the written Word of God.
I believe that God is still living and active in our world today.
I believe that many people disagree with something or everything I just said, and that's OK.
I believe that just bringing this subject up makes many people uncomfortable, and that's OK, too.
I believe, however, that I'm right -- if I didn't what would be the point?
I believe that simply because I put my faith in such things does not make me an irrational human being, but in the eyes of some it does.
I do not believe that to be a Christian you must be Republican, Democrat, Independent or hold any particular viewpoint on government. My faith does not dictate my set of beliefs about government -- my logic does.
I do not believe, however, that it is possible to entirely separate my belief in God and my beliefs in how the world should run.
I believe this is the case for everyone -- Muslims, Buddhists, Agnostics and Atheists -- we each hold a worldview on which we base how we believe the world should run. To do so is not irrational; It is at the core of how we each live our lives.
I believe, however, that I'm right -- if I didn't, again, what would be the point?
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Craig Hawley
posted 2/05/09 @ 12:46 AM MST
Well said Caleb , and might I add Amen Brother.
God Bless
Edwin Smith
posted 2/05/09 @ 12:48 AM MST
Awesome, man, I am encouraged that they would even let you speak so boldly in this paper--(which is an off-hand kudos to the editors). You're going to need the encouragement when they begin to see what the implications of your world view are on their culture and ethics. (Continued…)
Deborah Martinez
posted 2/05/09 @ 4:10 AM MST
I believe you are right.
And I believe exactly as you have written as well.
God bless you.
jimmy
posted 2/05/09 @ 7:26 AM MST
And your point was.........
hey you
posted 2/05/09 @ 8:27 AM MST
haah, you toolbasket. jesus is the biggest scam in the history of the world, and you bought into it.
Emily
posted 2/05/09 @ 8:57 AM MST
I like it! Very well said and thought out. Well done.
Curious
posted 2/05/09 @ 9:49 AM MST
I'm curious: What prompted this letter?
I don't mean to seem rude, but this sounds like a "declaration of faith" that someone told you, that you had to do in order to be accepted at their church. (Continued…)
Gena Neise
posted 2/05/09 @ 2:25 PM MST
Thank you so much for sharing and articulating your religious beliefs. God Bless you for standing up for what you believe in.
Emory
posted 2/06/09 @ 2:29 AM MST
Your's and my beliefs could not be more opposite, but it is good that you feel strong enough in your beliefs to say them outloud. I will now state my beliefs. (Continued…)
Jo
posted 2/06/09 @ 3:33 PM MST
This is so well said and I didn't even take it as a "declaration of faith." I took it as a stance against losing everything this country was founded on. (Continued…)
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