User talk:75.5.14.28

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Hi, and welcome to the CKB (Christianity Knowledge Base)! I saw your message on the Talk:Atheism page, and I thought I'd put my two cents in. First, you'll have to excuse those goofy advertisements - they're from Wikia, and we have no control over them. Second, concerning rape, I think it's very important to not "center in" on one specific verse or passage in the Bible and forget the rest. Rape is still a sin, and whoever perpetrated such an act would have to obtain forgiveness from God. In the Old Testament, before Jesus, that would have meant repentance (changing your actions and your heart) along with a sacrifice. In modern times, Jesus has become the ultimate sacrifice, so those are never needed anymore. To be forgiven of your sins and to be saved, you must do the following:


 * 1) Accept Jesus as your savior through prayer;
 * 2) Ask for forgiveness for the evil you have committed;
 * 3) And truly repent and turn your heart away from all sin.

If you're interested in learning more about Christianity, I would suggest reading all four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). After that, read the rest of the New Testament. I wouldn't read the Old Testament until after you have a solid background in the New, because it's mainly just a historical narrative of Israel - it does contain the Law as given to the Jews, but Jesus Himself indicated numerous times how the Law is easily twisted to mean something it doesn't (just look around the talk pages on this site for proof :P). Therefore, I wouldn't read it without first studying Jesus' (and His apostles') teachings.

God bless, and I hope you find the Truth! :) -- P.B. Pilhet / Talk 23:35, 8 March 2009 (UTC)