johnzon - I'm not spouting self-righteousness, just what the Bible teaches, and what I know is a very real (not imagined) personal relationship with Jesus. I'm sorry you have had bad experiences with Christians. Many are well-meaning, just don't know how to help people with the truth. You will either accept this truth or not. God will never force it on you, He'll always provide you with a choi...more

johnzon - I'm not spouting self-righteousness, just what the Bible teaches, and what I know is a very real (not imagined) personal relationship with Jesus. I'm sorry you have had bad experiences with Christians. Many are well-meaning, just don't know how to help people with the truth. You will either accept this truth or not. God will never force it on you, He'll always provide you with a choice to believe and follow Him. But, for those of us who know the power of His presence, we know that for you, you simply can't understand it or see it. The Bible itself says its words are foolishness to those who do not believe (who don't get it). I'm not saying you're not intelligent, in fact, I would assume you are. But, a real relationship with Jesus is the most powerful thing to experience on this earth. And, that's why I said I am sad for you guys. I want you to have that experience too.less

SBellam - I doubt you used to be one. In fact, I know you weren't. If you were ever a true believer, you could not write what you just wrote. So, you are speaking out of ignorance of what a relationship with Jesus is all about. You just don't get it, and for that I am sad for you.