/christian/ - Christian Discussion and Fellowship

>>659246

>Depression is a bitch

Anon, God took on the flesh, suffered, died, and rose from the dead that you might live.

It is without question the greatest gift we could ever receive, and that should give you great joy.

And remember, God loves you. He wants the best of you.

As Our Father, He will surely not approve of our sins, but steer us in the right direction.

He loves you, anon. It's time to love Him back.

>>659246

You are spoiled anon. You ask us to persuade you of something you admit you know nothing about. God reveals himself to mankind, and you are "bored" by the disciples who told you about it.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BNuYJw_T350

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wVZbqj-nqjE

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qFQ0gHy7PgQ

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4q678BFNpqo

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cMu5F2icsT8

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7wTxZYlbg28

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HCqaVSQkFdQ

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=30AunYXtYDg

It's a long way and these videos are a must. In short:

-videos

-read Bible

-take the redpill

-stay arpund us

>>659246

You don't feel connected to it, because you don't believe. Deep down inside, you don't believe the Bible to be true. You think it's just a fancy fairy tale, even many so-called Christians don't really believe the Bible either. The Bible is real, all of it.

Now I want you to start thinking about death, what is life on the other side? These are important questions you need to ask yourself of where you'll spend for eternity.

>>659250

I've seen this type of troll a lot. I sure hope it's not that brat that did a similar thing 2 weeks ago.

>>659253

>You don't feel connected to it, because you don't believe. Deep down inside, you don't believe the Bible to be true. You think it's just a fancy fairy tale, even many so-called Christians don't really believe the Bible either. The Bible is real, all of it.

That's pretty much how I feel about it, even though I want to believe anon. I want to believe it because I want to be able to cope with the inevitability of death, but something is stopping me from being able to. Currently, I just think after death comes nothing, it absolutely horrifies me to think that my existence and conscience is completely finite, but I don't know how to convince myself otherwise.

>>659256

>even though I want to believe anon

Then what's holding you back? Is there something beyond the depression you're in that's keeping you from learning the faith?

>>659259

>End stage full autism

>>659259

Partially peer pressure, but mostly the fact that I know I'd be faking it. I feel as if I'd be deluding myself and wouldn't truly hold faith.

If I could say, hand on heart, that I genuinely believed in God without lying to myself, I would 100%.

>>659265

>Partially peer pressure

You need to not worry about how others see you.

Christ said "He who denies me in front of man, he I will deny in front of my heavenly Father."

>I know I'd be faking it

We're not concerned about where you are now, we're concerned about getting you there.

Now, how much do you know about the faith, anon?

>>659267

I'm not a theologian, but I had the child's version of Christianity taught to me in school. It never really stuck though

>>659274

What were you taught? Give me some specifics, anon.

>>659275

Some of the stories of the Old Testament (the life of Abraham, etc), and the general story of the New Testament from the nativity to the last supper and Christ's rebirth on Easter. All Anglican

>>659278

Were you ever introduced to the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed?

>>659280

Nope. Is that Orthodox? Our school was Protestant.

>>659282

The Creed was formulated long before the Great Schism but yes, it's Orthodox.

I can post the full text if you'd like, anon. It's a nice, tidy summation of the faith.

>>659283

I've just read it anon, thanks for pointing me there. Where should I go next? And when should I start caring about denomination?

>>659288

Firstly, get acquainted with scripture and the writings of the Church Fathers.

I would start with the Gospels (John or Mark would be good jumping off points), followed by the New Testament Epistles, then read scripture at your discretion.

For the Fathers, there are so many, here's just a few: Ignatius of Antioch, Justin Martyr, John Chrysostom, Ambrose of Milan, Cyprian of Carthage, Alexander of Alexandria, Athanasius of Alexandria, Basil the Great, Hilary of Poitiers, Jerome, and Augustine of Hippo.

Also, give the canons of the Seven Ecumenical Councils a read, these are the foundational councils that affirmed the faith as passed from the Apostles.

As for denomination begome Orthodox, we'll cross that bridge when you get to it, anon. First, learn.

>>659243

You say you are socially conservative, but where do these social mores come from? Christianity offers you an answer: https://merechristianitystudyguide.blogspot.com/2008/12/c-s-lewiss-three-arguments-for-moral.html