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To: Hunble
"Why would you be miles apart in theology?"

Asatru, as I understand it and that understanding may be imperfect, is the religion of Nordic paganism and involves the acknowledgment of more than one divine entity. In addition, the concept of salvation as it is understood within traditional Christianity is absent.

As a Christian, these two issues alone would put us "miles apart". There are obviously many others. That said, the Asatru I have met do share a lot of social values with me even though we part company at religion. I hope that answered it for you!

55 posted on 10/08/2004 10:15:35 AM PDT by Gingersnap
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To: Gingersnap
I guess we could say the same about Judaism too?

They are still waiting.

Anyone here following Judaism?
57 posted on 10/08/2004 10:21:31 AM PDT by oceanperch ( Mt. St. Helens is nothing compared to the stuff Kerry spews.)
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To: Gingersnap
"Why would you be miles apart in theology?"

As a child, were you taught by your parents the exact words of God, or was it filtered though a specific religious denomination?

Have you been able to separate between what God taught and the political distortions introduced by man?

If there was only one Jesus, how is it possible to have so many Christian denominations? Did Jesus not teach everyone the exact same lesson?

Men and cultures will always alter religion for political power. Understand and separate that important human attribute and the lessons that God actually taught you will become more focused.

59 posted on 10/08/2004 10:42:11 AM PDT by Hunble
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