QUESTION: If *Hopelessly* Stranded on an Inhabited Island

[Sons to Glory!]

and there were several "religious" groups you could meet with, consisting only of:

• Mormons
• Jehovah Witnesses
• Buddhists
• Roman Catholics
• Hindus
• Orthodox Jews
• Muslims
• Local Churchers

who would you gather with regularly to seek God, worship & fellowship?

[UntoHim]

If these were my only choices, than I'm afraid I would have to do what Steve McQueen did at the end of the movie "Papillon".

Skip to the 1:00 (1 minute) mark for the good part!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XGWXmxmaoE

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[Sons to Glory!]

Just for you, I've included the word "hopelessly" in the title of the thread: "If Hopelessly Stranded . . ." (imagine the waters totally infested with the most voracious sharks)

So there you are, stuck *hopelessly* on this island with these various religious groups, and knowing deep within the exhortation to "not forsake the assembling of yourselves together" . . .

[UntoHim]

Boy it's sounding more and more hopeless! So you're going to make me choose between the voracious sharks in the water or the ravenous wolfs in sheep's clothing on the island?

StG, I hope you realize that the exhortation to "not forsake the assembling of yourselves together" assumes that you're assembling with Christians that follow the Word of God, and not the dictates of a man and his ministry? Furthermore, there's lot's of other exhortations just as important, if not more important. One would be to preach the Gospel to everyone who needs it. So instead of gathering regularly with any of of these, you would probably find me preaching the Gospel to the people in ALL 8 of these groups. To be sure, some need the Gospel more than the others. Some consider themselves Christians, but have been taught a false gospel, and have fallen pray to "another gospel" and "another Jesus". I'd probably spend more time with them if the Lord would let me.

Wow...things are not looking as hopeless as I thought! So does this island have Internet service? Can I still keep up with my duties here on LCD? Can I assume that all the social distancing rules will be lifted?
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[Sons to Glory!]

Interesting points to be considered! So would you say that two or three (maybe four) of these groups follow "another gospel" or "another Jesus" and should be shied away from as far as routine worship and fellowship?

And if you want internet there, then there is internet! (however, no virus thingie, so you can hug 'em all )

[UntoHim]

Originally Posted by Sons to Glory!

So would you say that two or three (maybe four) of these groups follow "another gospel" or "another Jesus" and should be shied away from as far as routine worship and fellowship?

• Mormons
  Preach and teach another gospel and another Jesus. Follow a man who said he got his "visions" from God. Millions upon millions have been deceived for 170 years. They need the Gospel desperately.
  
• Jehovah Witnesses
  Preach and teach another gospel and another Jesus. Follow a man who said he got his "visions" from God. Millions upon millions have been deceived for 70+ years. They need the Gospel desperately.
  
• Buddhists
  Really more of a philosophy/worldview than a religion. They need the Gospel desperately.
  
• Roman Catholics
  Preach and teach another gospel and another Jesus. Follow the teachings and traditions established by men above and beyond the Word of God. Millions upon millions have been deceived for centuries. They need the Gospel desperately.
  
• Hindus
  Really more of a philosophy/worldview than a religion. They need the Gospel desperately.
  
• Orthodox Jews
  For my personal views on who and what the Jews and the Jewish nation are, read the Old Testament. They need the Gospel desperately.
  
• Muslims
  Worship another god altogether. A religion/philosophy/political worldview that has become as toxic and dangerous as any throughout history. They need the Gospel desperately.
  
• Local Churchers (The Local Church of Witness Lee/Living Stream ministry)
  Preach and teach another gospel and another Jesus. Follow a man who said he got his "visions" from another man who said he got them from God. Thousands upon thousands have been deceived for close to a century now. They are closer to the truth than any of the others, but sometimes closer can be just as dangerous as light years away. Though most LC members are genuinely saved and are seeking to love and serve God, they need the Gospel desperately.

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[theLCfurry]

Originally Posted by Sons to Glory!

and there were several "religious" groups you could meet with, consisting only of:

• Mormons
• Jehovah Witnesses
• Buddhists
• Roman Catholics
• Hindus
• Orthodox Jews
• Muslims
• Local Churchers

who would you gather with regularly to seek God, worship & fellowship?

Personally, I wouldnt meet with any of them and try to signal for help to any ship coming or passing by for help

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by Sons to Glory!

and there were several "religious" groups you could meet with, consisting only of:

• Mormons
• Jehovah Witnesses
• Buddhists
• Roman Catholics
• Hindus
• Orthodox Jews
• Muslims
• Local Churchers

who would you gather with regularly to seek God, worship & fellowship?

I would prolly meet with Cat'lics or LC'ers since I have developed the necessary filters to arrive at the oneness of the faith. Everyone needs friends, eh? Or are we stranded on this island because we are hopelessly quarantined due to some Chinese bat flu?