Celtic, I can understand why you might be concerned for the emotions of those whose belief systems might be shaken, but what if they wouldn't be suicidal in the first place if they could cling to a better way for them? What if their emotional and mental illness stemmed from belief in a false God and the Holy Spirit was drawing them and trying to love them into the Truth and peace and power and strength of mind that comes through the renewal of the Holy Spirit?

I've studied the Talmud, Tamakh, midrash the Torah, Tipitaka, Tao-Te-Cing, ancient religions of Mitra and Druidism, Mayanism and most recently reading the Quran.

I've studied Spiritism, Satanism, and the New Age Movement with its multi-faceted forum. It seems there is a common thread throughout all the religions but Christianity.

Forgiveness isn't necessary because wrong is relative, blood sacrifice is necessary, works are necessary to gain Nirvana, godhood, higher enlightenment, etc.

Christianity doesn't require anything but acknowledging that the blood of Jesus covers their sins and makes the path clear to God and eternal life with Him. It asks that you acknowledge that you are a sinner fallen from grace, that you need a Saviour, that you turn from sin and make Christ the Lord of your life, that you are obedient to Him and that you love your neighbor as yourself.

In return God promises peace that passes all understanding, unconditional love, forgiveness, a sound mind, power, health, that all your needs will be met, joy and happiness, knowledge, fellowship with God, assurance that you will one day be with Him, that in Heaven there are many mansions that Christ the carpenter has prepared for us, that we will once again be reunited with our loved ones who have gone before us who were believers in Christ and so, so much more.
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Aarikja Ann