I would like to start out this statement by saying that I based these papers on the United Church of Christ (UCC) "
Statement of faith ".

     I believe in God. I believe in something that was hard for me to comprehend, and difficult to believe. The only
known solution that is easy to understand that he is there, watching over us is faith. We have to believe in god. If we
don't or can't ask yourself, "What is our destination?"
     I believe in the eternal spirit. I believe he is the only spirit, or leader. There has been very bad situations in this world, such as devil worshiping, witchcraft, or idolizing other so called "gods", which is wrong in the eyesof god. But people like this cannot be changed by other people, but only by god.
     Father of our lord Jesus Christ. I believe that our father saw that in the future there would be much corruption
between beings on earth. So as a solution he would make a human committing no sins, or crimes. Which mortal can do
without being with god. This mortal would be man, and named Jesus. He would save us from having to sacrifice an animal,
and getting blood on our hands, or hearing the "chop, chop" of a knife which would probably make us faint or vomit these
days. He would also show us how to be more like him and, show us the way of life.
     And to his deeds we testify. I believe that in order for god to forgive our sins we have to confess or tel him what we
have done wrong and ask him to forgive us. Sometimes when we get frustrated with god, thinking hes not there, or that he
is pushing us to the limits, he will put us back into his path.  For example... My dad had a very bad accident the 2
years ago. At that time he was having a very rough time with god. I believe that god put my dad back onto the ladder.
Life can be compared to many things. But the one thing I can most grasp with, is that life is a ladder, and god is holding
our hand, helping us climb it. You can grip his hand and let him lift you up to the heavens. Or you can let go and fall to
the fiery hell on the earth below.
     He calls the world into being. I believe that god made many worlds with many beings. Maybe someday we will meet some
of gods other creations. The ceation that god created that we live in is in the earth. I believe that he took nothing and
made it into something.
     He creates man in his own image. He made man and woman in the way he wished. So there would be life, and love.
Unfortunately, not everybody is like this.
     He sets before him the ways of life and death. I believe He gives us two lives the life in the being and the life in
the spirit. The body dies and the spirit lives on.
     He seeks Holy Love to save all people from aimlessness, and sin. I believe that this statement says he loves
everybody, even the thugs on the street or the people that are homeless, and everybody. He tries to save people from
slipping and falling from the ladder.
     He judges men and nations. I believe that God decides whether the men and women he helped climb the ladder tried
their best to go with him. If they didn't try and they just let god hang on while they dangled there. They would then
slip and fall because they do not have the desire to be up in the heavens.  Oppositely if you tried to make it to heaven he
would let you. But still god wishes all men and women to reach the top. He judges nations. I believe that he does the
same thing as if all the nations were separate men, and women.  This is at certain nations disadvantages, because
certain nations are bitter enemies, or at war, or civil war, or the nation are both at war, and bitter enemies.  These
nations have leaders or dictators that lead and turn people away from god. But there are certain nations such as the
U.S.A.  that keep peace among other countries and are supposedly good in the eyes of god.
     By his righteous will declared through prophets and apostles.  I believe that he tells the mortals of the earth
what is acceptable and what is unacceptable.  What he believes is true. As if the Supreme Court Judge decides
whether a person has committed a crime or not.  Whatever the Judge decides it is carried out.
     In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified, and risen lord,.Jesus, who was crucified for all of our sins, was
human in the flesh. He came from Nazareth. Born as a human. I Believe Jesus was known as our lord since he had been the
savior, or son of God. He was only popular among the people, and his disciples, but a demon to the high priests. For Jesus
would lead them from the high priests way and toward God, which would ruin their wealth. They then hung him on the
cross to die so the people couldn't follow him anymore. But his spirit was risen from his sinless but beaten, and bloody
body, ascending into heaven to sit on the right hand of God.
     He has come to us and shared his common lot. He had daily experiences, chores, responsibilities, and thoughts of
the human kind, as he came to us in human form.
     Conquering sin and death. I Believe that Jesus did not sin against god therefore conquering the definition of sin in
his life. He did not die spiritually, because you can definitely here people talking about him today. He did not
die from the crowds of people in the world.
     And Reconciling the world to himself. I believe he gave the world another chance from all the sins of all the people
so they would not have to sacrifice an animal.
    He bestows upon us the Holy Spirit. I believe That he guides us with his spirit put into us, so we can better
follow his ways. Without Jesus, the world would not exist today.
     Creating and Renewing the church of Jesus Christ,. I believe that Jesus called all of his disciples, followers,
and listeners together to form the church. The church consisted basically of the people of God, each with their own
ability to serve.
     Binding in the covenant faithful people of all ages, tongues, and races. I believe that Jesus put us together as a
community, regardless of our race, age, or accent. This is not always, but still thought to be true today. For some
races such as blacks, red, or white skinned people have turned from each other because of belief, or looks.
     He calls us into his church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship,. I believe he gives us the chance to grasp
the joy of discipleship by having the joy of giving, prayer, and thoughts for others. Though there are responsibilities
you as a disciple follow by doing things, such as giving canned foods, or money, confessing to God your sins.
     To be his servants in the service of men,. I believe that We men and Women can be servants to our god by spreading
his word, helping others, and many other ways.
     To proclaim the gospel and all the world and resist  the powers of evil,. I believe that this says we should tell
everybody about god spread as we the word of of our god and his love.
     To share in Christ's baptism and eat at his table,. I believe that this statement says that we should baptize our
children to share the bread of the body and the wine of the blood. So that our sins may be forgiven. To baptize our
children is for the parents to take a vow to lead our children the best way the parents can lead the children to
god. This is important because god gets a firmer grip on your hand.
     To join him in his passion and victory. I believe that we should follow gods footsteps so that we can share with him
in the victory of God, and the passionate love for all beings.
     He promises to all who trust him forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace,. I believe that if we trust him God will
give the grace of faithfulness and the forgiveness of sins to us, which is desperately needed in the world today.
     Courage in the struggle for justice and peace,. I believe god will give us faith, or courage in the steep,
unbalanced ladder we are climbing, when we are struggling to stay with the grip of his hand.
     His presence in trial and rejoicing,. I believe that when we are happy that we have reached our goal he is there
with us rejoicing.
     And eternal life in his kingdom which shall have no end. I believe in the last thing which is most difficult from  my
point of view, which is ever lasting life.  And let us remember that everlasting means having no end.
     Blessing and Honor, glory and power be unto him, Amen.