Our beliefs whether indifferent or the same is the cause of all conflict; small or large.
What is really taking place in this world is spiritual warfare. Not what we see before our eyes physically, but the battle between God and Evil; as to say God and satan.
You can draw many common denominators between beliefs of religion or governing bodies...it's the differences that create the contrast and conflict. The differences between each belief are all almost always fundamental and foundational to any particular belief system.
I know God is real. I know Jesus Christ is alive. I know heaven and hell are real. I know Jesus Christ is coming back. It is beyond belief for me now.
I know I fall short of living perfectly on a daily basis, some struggles I have are bigger than others; but like any good father that loves his children; God loves me the same way.
We only need one God and we only need one way.
Kinda like that saying...why use two words when you can use one?
I will have conversation with anyone about life and eternity until it reaches a point of indifference beyond friendly conversation or we continue in like mindedness. I try to keep the conversations open, but I know where I stand.
Spiritual conflict is the real warfare...not oil, not money, not terrorism, not the next president, etc.
Faith is not the absence of common sense.
God desires servants and friends. satan desires slaves and conflict.
This is the link of a radio broadcast by Paul Harvey. It was originally aired in the mid 60's and he made some edits through the years. It is 3.5 minutes.
Also TimSr90...your also referring to FCA and Mr. Sprosty at Summit Indoors in time past.
This ties into the politics thread...but it is always a bad idea to stop honoring God even when we are guilty...whether in America, the Church, Schools, Work place, homes, motocross, in our selves.
My heart is broken over us and this world. I am guilty. Only by grace (undeserved gift) do I have eternal and present hope.