China on course to have the world's largest Christian congregation in 15 years - Polidicks

[QUOTE=Explosions;44608138]So then what's the difference between the ancient heathens and people who don't believe in jesus today?[/QUOTE] Fashion mostly.

[QUOTE=Explosions;44608138]So then what's the difference between the ancient heathens and people who don't believe in jesus today?[/QUOTE] we're intentionally evil I guess

[QUOTE=Janus Vesta;44607915]So I can be a murderer, rapist who manipulates people into killing their children and poisoning food and water supplies as long as I honestly repent just before I die? Doesn't seem very fair.[/QUOTE] Repentance isn't sitting in a box with a priest and saying "lol soz :3"; God judges you based on whether or not you feel genuinely sorry for your actions. You can't fool god, I don't care how good of a poker face you've got. I say this as an atheist, too.

[QUOTE=Sgt-NiallR;44608254]Repentance isn't sitting in a box with a priest and saying "lol soz :3"; God judges you based on whether or not you feel genuinely sorry for your actions. You can't fool god, I don't care how good of a poker face you've got. I say this as an atheist, too.[/QUOTE] That's not what Jesus said though, all you gotta do is believe in him and you can commit whatever horrible acts you wish.

[QUOTE=Sgt-NiallR;44608254]Repentance isn't sitting in a box with a priest and saying "lol soz :3"; God judges you based on whether or not you feel genuinely sorry for your actions. You can't fool god, I don't care how good of a poker face you've got. I say this as an atheist, too.[/QUOTE] If I sincerely accept jesus into my heart I'm all good according to the bible Or if I sincerely repent my sins, I'm all good. The only surefire way into to hell is through suicide.

[QUOTE=Sgt-NiallR;44608254]Repentance isn't sitting in a box with a priest and saying "lol soz :3"; God judges you based on whether or not you feel genuinely sorry for your actions. You can't fool god, I don't care how good of a poker face you've got. I say this as an atheist, too.[/QUOTE] Yes, that's why I said "honestly".

[QUOTE=Mr. Someguy;44587914]It'd be interesting to see how religious conservatives react to that. Especially since their rhetoric is usually anti-Chinese. [editline]19th April 2014[/editline] Seriously though, if it makes them happy, then why not?[/QUOTE] Well, americans tend to be protestants as opposed to catholics.