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acomplishedartis:

In some phrases the meaning change depending what that ‘phrase’ mean for the ones whom are using it, and for the ones who say it, right?

The term ‘‘Christianity is not a religion but a personal relationship with Jesus’’ or that ‘‘we must have our own personal relationship with Jesus’’ have to be one of them. If somebody around this forum says it honestly, for me it would mean something very different than if somebody stocked on the church traditions say it.

One example where I can see these clearly is on ‘mainstream Christian - gospel music’ and their many lyrics full of Christian cliche's. Even when some lyrics sound right and the music is very nice and power full as to move our emotions all around, I believe that they are mocking God’s word (even without knowing it and with good intentions) because what are they saying means for them something very different from what the Scriptures actually say, also for the way they present their music (trough dirty musical industry, very expensive and fancy stages and equipment, and etc., etc.) they often make a shame of what they are saying… many times they are using the word of God as a marketing tool, for fame and money, or maybe just because they naively think to be doing their musical Christian mission on earth. (Anyway, maybe I am starting to move on from the theme at hand).

I also wonder what ‘‘short of relationship with Jesus’’ I also did have back in church. Maybe a very twisted one, I think many churches use that term to reinforce individualism and the notion that they are so special by choosing to be ‘‘friends’’ of Jesus and not too burn like stakes as the majority.

I read this, a few days ago on an email that Ray reply;

‘‘I have said all my life: "When it comes to religion simple words loose all meaning." ’’

Well, that’s my mind on it - But not wanting to sound preachy.

Moises

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