Well, I will tell you right up front that I am a christian. but do I go and ram it down someones throat on what to believe no. Cause I think that in a nutshell is what turns people away the most. They run because someone uses the fire and brimstone on them and tell them,
"you dont do things this way (in translation=my way) and to because of that you are going straight to hell"
Tell me something, how is that going to 1) get your point across, and 2) make that person even want to listen to what you have to say.
I have come in contact with some people, who were faced with that, and in turn became bitter. Of course why wouldn't they. But, because of those types of people, is where christians and people like me, get called a hypocrit. Unfortunatly there are things happening in this time and day that are showing true...I dont know what will happen in the end, or even when it will happen. But that does not mean, I am going to hate the person to my right or left, because they dont believe the SAME exact thing I do. Baptist, Pennecostals(sp), Methodist, Catholics,Evangelical,etc are all christians, they just do things differently. Does not mean that anyone is better in the sight of God.
I believe that God created this world, not evolution. But I dont hate people who believe in evolution. That is my choice on what to believe, not cramming it down someones throat.
True christians, know why they believe,and why they want to believe, and know that they need to show compassion and love rather than hate. But, in the short run, we are also human. So it is hard to do. I do not defend in any way those types known as the holy rollers or whatever, because all they are doing it preaching hate. Nothing wrong with loving God and wanting to show your faith, and you have the right too.
But, in the sense of this 'your going to hell, because you dont agree with me' is a big
I will sit down and have serrious talks and try to explain, but, I am not one who has all the answers, learning everyday. Does not mean I wont, try to find them for the person asking.I know that through works, you can not get into heaven. You have to believe. I have faith that I know where I am going when I die. And it wont be sitting on a cloud strumming a harp
. I will be in the presence of who made me.