As of recently, I have changed my religious views from a type of "Christian" to pure "Humanist." The reason behind this change is the complicated theology behind most of Christianity, especially theories of salvation or Soteriology, as it is known in the field of theological and biblical studies.
The question of what it means to be saved is the clinching point for ending my classification as a Christian: If you want to be saved, save yourself. Did Jesus not say, "The Kingdom of God is within you." I will utilize the wisdom found within the tradition but I will not suffer the question of salvation any longer.
That being said, I wish to participate in the larger striving of humanity and not just the subculture of one religion. I still have experiences that some would classify "mystical" or as "religious experience" but I believe that the fate of this Earth is up to all of humanity, not just the "Christians."
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