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To: ouroboros
Every religion believes it is the one true religon.

I had missed that part. I hope I'm not flogging a dead horse, but I have to disagree here. I'm Methodist, and most Methodists I know are Methodist because the Methodist doctrine most closely resembles their own personal beliefs, ableit not exactly. (As a rule!) I don't know of any Methodist (including my mother, who is an ordained Methodist minister) who thinks that Methodism is the "one true religion." In fact, Methodists are taught to fully respect other religions. Only God knows what religion is the "right" religion, or if there even is such a thing. (Satanism, extremist Muslim, extremist any religion, notwithstanding!) Methodists believe, without doubt, that Judaism is the "chosen" faith, especially since Christianity was borne of it.

It is far more complicated than this, of course, but put simply, Methodists don't believe in "elitist" religion. Tolerance, acceptance, and truly embracing those of other faiths is encouraged, if not expected! Being open-minded is crucial. Only God knows, after all. In the end, only God knows.

Peace be with you!

427 posted on 11/01/2001 9:33:49 PM PST by Beep
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Ah phooey! "Ableit" = "albeit!" DOIEY!!!!!!
428 posted on 11/01/2001 9:35:31 PM PST by Beep
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To: SLJP
Your comments about Methodism are right on. I could not agree more.
429 posted on 11/01/2001 9:43:06 PM PST by Cold Heat
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