I was certainly not offended in any way. I thought your post was wonderful! It only adds a deeper dimension to this discussion, and placed perfectly because it adds so much to my original post!

Your description of faith (and its works), and how it is to be approached is often overlooked and even ignored, as you suggested. Indeed, one's faith/religion ought to be one's life and/or lifestyle. It should never be divorced from anything one does, even in the most insignificant of things done.

I think it is specifically this concept that many have difficulty accepting, thus the tug-of-war that often goes on within those who have sensitive consciences as respects faith and religion.

I thought your post was excellent. Please keep writing and sharing.

PS - a debate can only be started if one is compelled to respond to a challenge of one's idea. I can't see this as being debatable (for a Christian) - it is biblical fact.

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