The Beliefs Of A Spiritual Salvation Path

By Donald Wood


Most Christians believe an individual must accept Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior to be saved. While this is the case, others believe this is not the only Spiritual Salvation Path and that there are many roads which lead to a spiritual life. Then, there are others who believe the spiritual aspect of life is a an ongoing journey for truth in the search for a higher power or powers.

Most devout Christians have a distinct belief system in Father, Son and Holy Ghost. In addition, most also subscribe to the belief that the devil, or Satan can tempt one to sin against God. Sin, is often defined based on a number of different ideologies within different sects of the Christian faith.

In addition, the most devout Christians believe the world is currently experiencing the end of days. While this is the case, as so many have predicted the end of the world in the past, and such has yet to come to pass, many remain skeptical. As such, it has become clear that no one knows for sure if, how or when the world will come to an end.

However, others believe there is a specific route one must take to experience salvation. In this regard, most believe one has to believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to experience eternal life and enter the gates of Heaven. In addition, most following this line of belief also have a strong believe in Satan or the devil as well heaven and hell.

A large number of people subscribe to pagan and Wicca belief systems. Most people in the pagan and Wicca community are actually involved in nature worship and worship the Gods/Goddesses/Universe and the elements such as air, fire, earth, water and Spirit, the latter being somewhat akin to the Holy Spirit. Some Wicca covens do participate in rituals and spell castings based on tradition. While led to believe these groups are involved in Satan worship, this is not true with regards to either community as film and television have led many to believe.

The bigotry, hatred and homophobia that has spread across the land in the name of religion is enough to make anyone turn away from religion. Although, there are also those whom would like to still have a religious and spiritual life. As such, whether having changed to, or having built a welcoming congregation from scratch, there are now a number of churches which welcome those living a LGBTQ lifestyle. Although, while this is the case, not all clergy within the organization will perform gay marriages or other services associated with those particular individuals.

For, the most devout Christians still believe to live such a lifestyle remains a sin against God. As such, to participate in a way that would promote such behavior is also a sin. As such, even the most welcoming of congregations are not always as welcoming as the church would have one think.

As such, LGBTQ individuals may want to seek out a truly welcoming congregation by asking questions before attending a service. For, if one knows in advance there is still any aspect of discrimination, it is often best to go elsewhere. Then and only then, will any church start to realize that partial acceptance is not acceptance and that the policies are still discriminatory, bigoted and homophobic in nature.




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