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TheXian wrote:

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I am a X-ian (I do not spell the word out of respect for those here)

That is very kind and considerate of you. You are the first I've seen in many years to come to this site with the sensibilities of the "resident" body.

While I appreciate your sensitivity it is unnecessary. We do not write the name, but you certainly may. Again thank you for your thoughtfulness.

TheXian wrote:

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what is wrong with X-ians in your opinion.

G-d loves all of his creations, but does he allow all of them into his kingdom, including those who dont follow any commandments? Including animals?

The question wasn't asked of me, but what the hey. One must distinguish between Chrstianity and Chrstians. The Chrstian religion is, for the most part, idolatry. If you read the Jewish bible you'll see that G-d does not LIKE idolatry. Worshiping a man as G-d is not something He cares for. It certainly isn't worshiping Him, no matter how people try to turn the one true G-d into a triune god.

Most people are inherently good. I, like Anne Frank, believe this. I don't think there is anything wrong with most Chrstians as people. Most are caring people who help others, love their families, and try to live good lives. The fact that they have been lied to and have been taught a false religion is not their fault. It is sad, but it is not their fault.

In Judaism we have the concept of Tinook Shenishba (literally a "kidnapped child"). 2000 years of lies and most Chrstians today are suffering from the Stockholm Syndrome. They believe the lies, and they can't be blamed for this if they don't know any better.

G-d is very loving and forgiving. The Rambam (Maimonides) in his Mishneh Torah, Hilchot Teshuvah 3:4 which he based on Tosefta Sanhedrin 13:1 and Sanhedrin 105a wrote:

Righteous gentiles have a place in the world to come.

Contrast this with the Chrstian religion which says that anyone who does not believe in Jsus (forget about how righteous or good they might have lived their life) is condemed to hell. Anne Frank, per this loving god, is burning in hell while her murderers are in heaven.

As for pets, well the T'nach doesn't tell us much about the world to come, but it does tell us that only humans have an immortal soul. If animals only posses a physical soul that keeps their bodies alive then when they die, they die.

It isn't necessary for a Noahide to even know there will be a messiah, let alone "believe the messiah will be a man." Noahides are bound to the 7 mitzvot given to mankind prior to the covenant G-d made with Abraham. This means that Jews are also Noahides -- but we have an additional covenant.

Regarding your final comment, The Greek Text states that if you believe in Jsus "all is saved." Ergo Anne Frank would be burning in the mythical hell while her murderers, most of whom were Chrstians, went to be with Jsus in heaven. There have also been many "death bed conversions", e.g. when someone is about to die they suddenly find religion. Thus one who murdered millions (in Chrstianity's theology) can just say "I believe in Jsus" and wind up in with the angels even though he doesn't regret one bit having murdered all those people.

Not exactly what I'd call a loving god or a righteous one.

No, per Chrstianity repentance is not sufficient -- belief in Jsus IS. That was my point. Repentant or not a believer in Jsus supposedly goes to heaven while innocent, good people go to hell. "The only way to the father is through the son."

That is your personal POV on what Chrstianity is. There are literally thousands of iterations of Chrstianity and it is hard to find two Chrstians who agree on what Chrstian theology requires.

Some say you don't even need repentance, just "believe" in Jsus. Ergo your experience as a Chrstian relates really only to you.

The GT clearly says that anyone who rejects Jsus will go to hell when they die FOREVER.

He said to me: "It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. . . . ⁸the. . .unbelieving. . .their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. Revelations 21:6-8

John 11:25:

Jsus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies.

So again, Chrstians who follow Jsus can murder -- aka the Spanish Inquisition, the Nazis, etc. and go to heaven. But the good non-Chrstians are condemned to hell.

They might say that yours is not the correct belief. Each is certainly a tenant of a Chrstian denomination.

If you are a Lutheran might I ask if you've ever read some of the lovely things written about Jews by Martin Luther? Try starting with "The Jews and Their Lies."