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Ask The Pastor
Tuesday, September 24, 2002
> I am having a difficult time explaining religion
to my 13 year old
> daughter. She doesn't seem to understand that everyone is a Christian,
> yet everyone has a different religion. Is there any book that could
> help in explaining this ther in easy understandable words? I've tried
> to explain this to her, but she just doesn't grasp it, maybe I'm not as
> informed as I can be or I am not explaining it correctly to her. Any
> advice would be grately appreciated. God Bless, Shirley
Hi Shirley,
Sorry for the delay in responding.
I'm not clear on the statement you made that "Everyone is a Christian,
yet everyone has a different religion." Are you referring to the different
denominations? I'm sure you know that Muslims do not consider themselves to be
Christian, nor do Buddhists.
Since I assume you are speaking of different Christian denominations,
a good way to share with your daughter, would be to tell her what
makes a Christian, a Christian. A Christian is anyone who truly accepts
Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, and has been baptized. This is
not an issue of religion or of denomination. It is a decision made in the
heart, that is confirmed in our personal testimony.
As for different Christian groups, you may want to share with her the
analogy Jesus gave of the Vine and branches. (Look at John
15.)
There is a sense in which Christian denominations can be compared
to branches. Our one connecting point will always be Jesus.
Another example would be to share with her how there were 12 tribes
of Israel, but they all served the One true God.
What your daughter needs to understand is that the Lord does not see
us according to what group we belong to. He sees us as to our
relationship with Jesus Christ.
If you could share more about your Christian roots and the questions
your daughter is asking, I'll do my best to provide additional help.
Blessings,
Buddy
Bro. Buddy Martin - Ask
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