IndieVisible, you wrote:
"An agnostic Christian is simply a honest open minded Christian..."
Honesty & teachability are admirable traits for members of any group.
"...who understands that the bible is not infallable as it was written by men. Religion created by men. An agnostic is of the opinion no one can really be absolutely sure, therefor creeds and dogma is not as important..."
Honestly stated, this means you don't always have to believe the Bible. Christ says scripture is infallible (Jn 10:35), and the Bible declares itself so, repeatedly.
Dogma is what it's about. Example:
"But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God." (2 Pet 1:20-21)
If you don't choose to believe what christians believe, you have that right. Saying you're a christian isn't all that's needed to meet the definition of one. Christians believe the Bible is God's word and God's word is infallible.
"...A Christian agnostic is simply a agnostic who identifies closer to the actual values and teaching from Chrsitianity minus the dogma. No Christian litmus test required. True understanding of God who/what is infinite is beyond our limited capacity to fully understand, enter religion that attempts the impossible..."
Jesus did the impossible all the time. He said He's the only one who can explain God (Jn 1:18).
"...I also embrace science equally as it testifies to God's brilliance in many ways. In other words I do not accept the short order creation story which I consider a fable and severely limits GOD..."
I also embrace science. Some have misdefined, or been confused by it, but it offers many proofs of the literal interpretation of the Bible. One example of scientific bias proven incorrect can be found at
Channeled scablands - CreationWiki, the encyclopedia of creation science. Actually, disbelieving God created the universe in 6 days limits Him, as famed geologist Harlen Bretz learned.
I respect anyone's right to believe anything and label it whatever they choose. There'll be many like that when Christ returns that He'll tell "I never knew you" (Mt 7:23). They
were never christians.
So why would anyone want to be part of a group which they disagree with? (Am 3:3) The purpose of a private group is to encourage and remain civil. I've disagreed with members of this group politely, and I think some agnostic (unsure) persons could do that. Unfortunately, others can't contain their desire to argue and demean.
IndieVisible: it's LisaLisa's call, but I say, if you can be nice, stick around. If you're a hater, outside is the group for you.
