Not your typical Christ follower

[Vegas Red]

Hey all! I'm Vegas Red, 41, male, live in Las Vegas....oh, wait...this isn't the personals is it? Oops....:p

Ok....well, I'm still 41, male, live in Vegas and have been coming around to the Soulforce site looking here and there the past few weeks until I found this wonderful forum. I'm a former Catholic, now Apostolic Christian, and I have over the years rejected all man made doctrines and most Christian practices. I live by the simple belief of Jesus as Lord and Savior, Holy Spirit as my guide (Acts 1 and 2), and to try to live the two of the greatest commandments of loving God and others. I believe the Bible is inspired (not literal) and firmly believe that the Holy Spirit is first and foremost the guide to a Christian life. I hold the Bible to be second. The Bible should never trump the work of the Holy Spirit. That would be idolatry.

I haven't been to church since I left in the early 90's but still hold firm to my belief in Jesus. I must admit I do miss the Holy Eucharist/Mass and may just join an Old Catholic Rite Church that accepts me as an out gay man. Not sure I could ever again be a Roman Catholic.

Any questions you may have for me please ask away. I promise I won't bite. Much. ;)

[Emproph]

Actually, we have a hard time getting the orthodox Christians around here to really open up.

I just wish there were more that I could do with my own unorthodoxy to help fix the situation.. .. oh well, I'm sure it'll come to me. :laughing:

Welcome to Soulforce. And thanks for bringing up the adultery thing (remarriage). I just get so tired of mentioning it. :D

You're a lifesaver.

-Patrick

[Zerbie]

Howdy from a neighbor in Phoenix. :) Isn't the summer weather lovely? :rolleyes:

Welcome to the forum.

So, whaddaya do in Vegas?

[tdogg]

Hi Vegas! One of my best friends lives in Vegas.

Your story is interesting. I have likewise beliefs, quite similar. Glad you found your way to the Soulforce forums. A warm welcome to you and looking forward to hearing more and getting to know you.

From your postings I've read already, I would say you are going to be a great addition to our 'family'!!

Tdogg

[Daniel]

Hey Vegas,

Welcome to SF. Good to have you here. I enjoyed your post on the Hate Crimes thread. Keep them coming. Good stuff. :love: