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Redbear

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Mon Feb-20-06 10:07 PM
Response to Reply #26

32. As I understand it, there are two theories.

Assuming the person really intended to start a new life and was born again.

Theory One: Everyone sins and as long as the person does not totally renounce God he or she remains a Christian. No need to be born again.

Theory Two: Christians are "born again" every time they acknowledge their sins, repent, and seek to do better.

As for your statement:

"I know, never has there been a born-again christian that is a prick."

The problem is many churches preach that if you are not one (condemning gays and lesbians, other religions, etc.) you are not really a christian.

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