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I see; unfortunately, that's a disappointing answer. Maybe it's also worth pointing this out:

> Intellectual understanding of the claims of Christianity and belief in its claims are totally separate.

I don't think I've ever seen a clear separation of these things. At any rate, if I choose not to believe in the claims then I will be unwelcome by the congregation. In practice, these things seem to go hand-in-hand most commonly.

Also, I would like to thank you for taking the time to reply thoughtfully! I do believe you've been very honest and approaching the conversation in good faith (I have difficulty reading this without it coming off as snide, so please just take it at face value).

(I'm sorry if it is frustrating but I am personally not interested in continuing this conversation privately.)

[powerslacker]

> I don't think I've ever seen a clear separation of these things.

That's really too bad. Maybe I'll write an article or something.

> Also, I would like to thank you for taking the time to reply thoughtfully! I do believe you've been very honest and approaching the conversation in good faith (I have difficulty reading this without it coming off as snide, so please just take it at face value).

[×] Taken at face value. I appreciate you taking the time to discuss these things, and I wish you the best on this wild ride through life. I pray that God will bless you with the opportunity to know Him.