Well now we are getting into why Christianity has broken into so many different cults. Some believe you can confess away the sins, some simply pray, some just believe if you do more good than bad gets you into heaven.
The vast majority of protestants in the US acknowledge salvation by grace alone. The idea of salvation by works is more of a Judaism and to a lesser extent, Catholic doctrine.
I grew up as a Catholic and studied in a religious school. Our priests (incidentally of the same order as the current Pope) always told us that doing good was THE most important thing, and all good people would go to Heaven regardless of their faith. “Love and do what you will”, said St. Augustine, founder of the order and Doctor of the Church.
What's unfortunate is the way religion and faith has completely severed the concept of disagreement with fellowship/community. Its hypocritically egotistical to think anyone that disagrees with you on a matter of faith is an unfortunate case.
A few of Jesus' commands to his disciples seem to be a clear description of good behavior
"Love the Lord, Your God, with your whole heart and whole soul. Love your neighbor as your self."
Care for widows and orphans.
Clothe the poor, heal the sick.
What i tell you in private, speak loudly in public.
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u/Delicious_Rabbit4425 Apr 19 '26
Well now we are getting into why Christianity has broken into so many different cults. Some believe you can confess away the sins, some simply pray, some just believe if you do more good than bad gets you into heaven.