Yes, the OT is full of stories about how the Jews fell into idolatry. That does not mean that God’s approved use (via the Levites ) of the Urim and Thummim, for example, was pagan.
“Actually if you havent been filled with the holy spirit you are not even a christian.. you are merely a religious person.. like a Buddist..”
I understand that viewpoint, but it’s not the same thing as what happened on the Pentecost. And, yes, I understand some misguided folk pretend to have the same experience as that written of in Acts 2. But certainly you don’t believe any Christians alive today, including the silly folk who speak gibberish and flail about, are empowered with the spiritual gifts displayed back then.
I’ve not heard of any living human who can speak and have EVERYONE from ANYWHERE understand what is being said in each listener’s native tongue. That is the real version of speaking in tongues.
We can continue to argue about this if you wish since I like that kind of thing. But I seriously doubt that there is anything you can say that will convince me your interpretation of Who chose Matthias is somehow more valid than that of Peter and the other apostles.
Also, I am not a Buddhist. I AM Buddha.
No thats being possessed with something.. as a ceremonial christian is.. The Jews proved ceremony was worthless..