07-11-2010, 10:53 AM
Hi Farhat,
When I pray each day I present all my errors to God, as I forgive those who err against me.
Each day is a new day.
I shall try not to let this get bogged down in the subtle nuances of English. :)
I am afraid I am poles apart from you as a believer in predestination.
I have discussed these matters with those of the reformed faith, (followers of Calvin), on other forums.
They believe; The Holocaust, the rape and murder of young children, the Black Death and even young children dying of horrible diseases, like a sister of mine died of meningitis, were all planned by God before time began.
I eschew such teaching as alien to Christ and the loving Father I know.
What is more, I could not believe all the human race are totally depraved or that Christ only came to save the specifically predetermined elect
So I guess we are not even on the same chapter! :)
regards
Derek
When I pray each day I present all my errors to God, as I forgive those who err against me.
Each day is a new day.
I shall try not to let this get bogged down in the subtle nuances of English. :)
I am afraid I am poles apart from you as a believer in predestination.
I have discussed these matters with those of the reformed faith, (followers of Calvin), on other forums.
They believe; The Holocaust, the rape and murder of young children, the Black Death and even young children dying of horrible diseases, like a sister of mine died of meningitis, were all planned by God before time began.
I eschew such teaching as alien to Christ and the loving Father I know.
What is more, I could not believe all the human race are totally depraved or that Christ only came to save the specifically predetermined elect
So I guess we are not even on the same chapter! :)
regards
Derek