My Old Statement of Faith May 17, 2008
This is my “Statement of Faith” from when I got confirmed in the Presbyterian Church eight years ago. It’s interesting how my beliefs have changed since then. I’ll have to work on an update. It will be posted later (eventually).
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God is just one name for a collective spiritual being. There are many ways to believe in this spiritual being and Christianity is one way. God, Jesus, Son, Father, Lord, and Holy Spirit are all names for the same spiritual being. This being is not particularly male or female, but is more of an “it.” God is so complex that there is no real way to describe him. God is present everywhere and in everyone and everything.
Jesus was an example of God in human form. He was created so that we can relate to and more strongly believe in God. Jesus was involved in teaching us about God and about being a good person. Because Jesus is part of God, belief in God results in belief in Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
Baptism and communion are two important sacraments. However they are not completely necessary. One’s true amount of commitment to one’s faith and one’s beliefs are only known to God and that person.
The Bible is a book of teaching and history. Due to the many revisions, it is not completely accurate. It was written mostly to allow the writers to express a message. While the Bible is an important tool, it is not the core of my faith.
The church is a place where people of similar beliefs can gather together to learn and grow in their faith. The people worship together and support each other. The church is also a place that aims to help others through mission work. Mission work is very important in the life of the church. The church should strive to be a good example for the rest of the community. The church should show love and tolerance for everyone. God loves everyone and the church should try to reflect this love into the lives of others.
In conclusion, I acknowledge that I may not have all of the answers. I also know that my faith changes everyday as I learn and grow.
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Hi, I found your website through “what do mormons believe.” I don’t really have a specific comment on this blog post. I’ve just been reading through all of them, and wanted to leave a comment. You sound like a really sweet person, who is earnestly seeking to know the purpose of life, and ‘choose the right.’ I’ve been a member my whole life, and don’t really understand how hard and enlightening it is to go through so many changes all at once for a religion. Your blog is opening my eyes to that alot more. It’s neat.
Thanks for stopping by and reading my posts! It is hard to go through so many changes at once, but I know it’s worth it.
btw, I stopped by your blog and your baby is so cute! Ahh, baby lust! I need to finish nursing school (and get married, obviously) before I have any of my own.
Thank you. I am very fond of him myself.