Tousi said:I see, DD, what, to you, is the diff tween Jesus and this Higher Power if I may ask?
People that will not believe in a power greater than their ego are threatened. We tell those people that MA doesn't demand anything. Those of us who did not want faith were reminded that there is no dogma in Marijuana Anonymous. It is not necessary to acquire a major God Consciousness to be able to cease using. All we need is to maintain an open mind and a hopeful heart. It is not necessary to say yes. It is, however, important to stop saying no. Observe the reality around you and the recovery taking place within MA. One only has to stop fighting.
"Higher Power" means different things to different people. To some of us, it is a God of an organized religion; to others, it is a state of being commonly called spirituality. Some of us believe in no deity; a Higher Power may be the strength gained from being a part of, and caring for, a community of others. There is room in MA for all beliefs. We do not proselytize any particular view or religion. In MA each of us discovers a spirit of humility and tolerance, and each of us finds a Higher Power that works for us.
CyberRed said:Yup, I believe in God and His Name is Jesus Christ.
Watch the movie (passon of the christ)Ethereal said:How do you know that? (Out of curiousity)
Cheri said:I thought God is another, Jesus is the son of God. Am I missing something here?
ravensteve1961 said:Watch the movie (passon of the christ)
Tostitos said:I believe in salvation through Jesus Christ!
Cheri, Jesus is son of God. Jesus is equal to God.
Yes, I agree. I believe in Jesus, and He is my Savior.linneaelliott said:Yes, I believe that Jesus died for us and rose again on the 3rd day for our sins and because he loves us. Notice I said "loves" not "loved"; he's still alive even today.
MizzDeaf said:I do believe in Jesus *sigh* those people
ravensteve1961 said:Watch the movie (passon of the christ)
^Angel^ said:And read the Bible too!
kuifje75 said:What is your problem MizzDeaf? *sigh* those people? That is incredibly close-minded and judgmental thing to say.
Cheri said:I thought God is another, Jesus is the son of God. Am I missing something here?