you can find 30001 different ways of debunking my 'argument'; the thing is, i ain't arguing. i know better than to argue with someone who writes and speaks better than i do. its a personal stand, a simple rambling. i'm perfectly fine with other people having their own opinions about who God is or how one gets to God really, i'm just saying that Christianity has degenerated just because of a few people who know nothing about Christianity.
thus i only have a few points to bring up (for clarifications):
1. this isn't an argument or debate, so there shouldn't be anything to refute to begin with
2. according to traditions, the Sabbath is supposed to be kept holy and Christians 'have' to go to church too.
3. like i said in the beginning, Christianity is degenerating because of a few know-nothings. it isn't fair to persecute the entire faith because of these people is it?
4. its not Christianity which made me 'abandon' my friends, as you call it. if you recall, it was really about me not spending enough time with them because i'm compelled to head wherever i'm needed. shopping and trips to the neighbourhood cafe can't really be considered a need when i have councillors depending on me or students who need to pass their O levels. if acceptance and compromise cannot be found..then i'm sorry.
i don't profess to know everything about Christianity, i am new to it you know. lets just each stick to our own opinions alright? we're all in search of the truth, which way you take is really up to you, i ain't gonna intrude anytime soon. ;)
anyways, good that you don't take offence. can hardly find people like that nowadays.
ciao bro, off to service. ;)