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Why Are African Americans So Affiliated With Christianity?


Its not a racist Question. I know others are probably just a religious, but i wanted to be more specific. Do you think it had more to do with culture and an upbringing or is there more to it.
I ask this because i’m the only atheist in my African American Family. The rest are Christians. Most just claim it but probably don’t know **** about it or even care to know. I dont see how any one can be a christian “AT ALL” but i guess… Its whatever. So yea, Why do you think so many AA’s are Affiliated with christianity. 87 percent of them.

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My Sister Has Converted To Christianity?


My family is initially muslim, however we do not practice muslim and do not really affiliate with any particular religion. My sister who is 15 has been hanging with extremely religious upper clansmen seniors and she has lied to us saying she was going to birthday parties but really going to get “saved” or out with those friends to annoy the hell about people by convincing them whats right or wrong. My question is my mother wants me to talk to my sister to stop believing in it because she feels her friends brain wash her and i feel the same way but i think she’s at the point of no return and we can’t convince her to not believe in it yet we totally are against it. is there anything i can do?

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Christianity Vs Homosexuality?


I have a question regarding the validity that Christians believe they can tell who is going to hell, and my biggest concern is every Christian who puts down gays are pretty much going to hell (according to their guidelines of sinners go to hell) for they are breaking the greatest commandment of all: Love thy neighbor as thyself. It is said in the bible that above all other commandments that Loving your neighbor (not an actual person who lives next to you, but everyone that surrounds you) like thyself is the most important one. So my question is this why do you believe you are going to heaven when you can’t treat others like you want to be treated? Yes, in the Bible it says that, homosexuality is a sin, but are you not breaking a commandment, and not only one of the “10 Commandments” but the greatest one of them all. You are breaking this rule because you not only kick them out of your church but you attack them in public with pickets and other ridiculous acts, i.e. “God hates fags”, Chick-fil-a not supporting gays due to their religious affiliates, etc etc. If you believe you are better than them, then I challenge you to tell me how you are better, for just like Jesus says “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone” I’m waiting for you to tell me why you believe you can cast out gays when you yourself are sinning everyday by hating them.

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Censorship By Religion?


Is it possible for any religious organization to censor what it’s members read? I’m not talking about countries where the government is one of religious nature and therefore what the religion says the government follows through with it. I’m referring to religious bodies or organizations whether loose knit or close community; could the leaders of the organization actually censor or ban what its’ members read? For instance, where I live there are various organizations affiliated with different religious groups. So can one organization that is affiliated with Hinduism censor what it’s members read? Or can one organization that is affiliated with Christianity, such as Roman Catholicism or Anglicanism censor what it’s members read? I know that religious leaders and organizations can advise against reading such and such. But is it possible that they can implement stricter policies?

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I Am A Lesbian – Does This Mean I’m Going To Go To Hell According To God?


Religions like Christianity and Islam say that homosexuals (who are not abstinent) will go to hell. I’ve never been in a same-sex relationship before (I’m 16 and only came out several months ago).
I’m not religious in a sense that I am affiliated with an organized religion, but I do have my own beliefs although sometimes I’m unsure about it.
Anyway, a lot of people say different things. Some say that homosexuals don’t go to Hell, and others say they do. So am I going to Hell because I’m a lesbian?

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I Feel Like God Is Calling Me To Be A Minister. Which Is Pretty Weird, Because I’m Not Affiliated With Anyone.?


I don’t know what to do! For these past few months at night, while I’m listening to the BBC, as I will do at home, because I like schedules, and suddenly the urge to convert to christianity will overcome me.
As far as I’m able to deduce, it is possible that as opposed to pressing a Carrier in law, I am to forgo law school and attend seminary instead.
I love history and I am a political science major. I know next to nothing about religion.
When I was a little younger, like 17, I wanted to be a minister. My nickname was the most high reverend and I would do funny things like bless people at debate tournaments. Now 7 years later I find myself wanting to embrace god again. The only reason I don’t do that is because I wouldn’t be sure what to do the next day. As in ‘what are the rules I would follow?” Type thing. I also have no social support, at all, because I’ve lost all of my friends since I was 17. I live with my parents and am a 2.5 gpa student, not spectacular. Also, I’m very shy and I”m not so sure what kind of a minister I would make because I’m not good in group settings Although I am a master orator. So, in conclusion, I don’t know is this the normal process by which god calls one to the ministry? What do I do next? Why would god call me?

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