Grace's top 10 list of things 
you don't have to believe to be a follower of Jesus

► 1. Claim: The Bible is the exact, infallible word of God
Actually: The Bible is a collection of human stories about the sacred, not a science or history textbook

► 2. Claim: Homosexuality is unnatural & a sin
Actually: God cares that you love not who you love

► 3. Claim: The universe was created is six days & Darwin was wrong
Actually: God’s creativity is greater than six human days and the mythic Garden of Eden

► 4. Claim: Women are inferior to men & their purpose is to serve men
Actually: God has declared the equality of all human beings

► 5. Claim: Other religions are wrong
Actually: God speaks in many languages

► 6. Claim: God is pro-life
Actually: God is not pro-life or pro-choice; God is with us in all the difficult decisions we must make

► 7. Claim: Jesus died as a sacrifice for your sins
Actually: Jesus was the victim of human evil, not a blood thirsty god

► 8. Claim: Mary was a virgin
Actually: Mary’s sexual experience has no impact on Jesus ministry

► 9. Claim: God helps those who help themselves
Actually: God has special compassion for the poor

► 10. Claim: God loves America best
Actually: God is the God of all nations
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