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1.) Google "will not taste death" and you'll come up with several verses. I think one is in Matthew and one is in Luke.

I did and got this....

"Was Jesus' statement to the disciples in Luke 9:27 (also Matthew 16:28; Mark 9:1) incorrect?"

http://www.gotquestions.org/not-taste-death.html

It explains it more concisely than I could have and I don't really have the time to do the research into it. Mr. mm and I are re-plumbing the upstairs bathroom and need to be available to help him.

I'll confess to being irritated about this: If I were to embrace Christianity this very minute, the only thing that would have to change about my life is ... I guess Sunday mornings.

You need to look into Christianity not churchianity. There is a difference and many people conflate the two. Going to church is NOT a requirement to be a true believer in Christ. Christianity is not about church attendance.

Some denominations demand it and threaten hell over missing services, but that is NOT found anywhere in Scripture.

The only thing Christianity would require me to give up is the freedom to use my brain exactly as I see fit. That's the "outcome" I don't like and won't put up with.

And how do you expect that you'd have to change how you use your brain? I've never heard that rationale before and don't understand what you mean by it.

FWIW, I got saved, accepted Christ, when I was 22. My life change dramatically for the better and I got motivated to go back to college and finish up my degree, which for the record, is in meteorology. And I had a blast doing it. It was a fun degree to get. My faith did not hinder my getting a degree and enjoying the mental challenge of it. I like school, actually.

And let's face it. We're talking about Christianity here, not "theism." No Freeper here would be content if I proclaimed that I found God! Through his prophet, Mohammed!! No indeedy. This isn't about obedience to Holy Writ, because my life falls within those boundaries naturally. Frankly, if you're neither greedy, horny, a pathological liar, klepto, or a drug addict, this is likely to be the case. This isn't about following rules. It's about BELIEVING something. Joining a club of people who believe because... well, they all have their own reasons, I suppose. But why do you want people in your club? I mean, really? What's moral about suspending disbelief in any respect? This is a serious question... why is that "moral"? Because I really don't get it.

Honestly, at this point, I'm not sure I get what you're getting at here. I mean, I get that you're a good person, but the rest is somewhat confusing.

And for the last one..... Thanks......

You know, before I came to Christ, I was borderline atheist. I just could never get to the point where I could deny that He existed. There were just too many things in this world that defied explanation to write Him off. However, He did not figure at all into my everyday life at the time. Religion just wasn't a factor I concerned myself with.