What We Believe

  At Two Weirdos we believe in a faith that is transformative, personal, and rooted in love. Our beliefs reflect a journey of healing, discovery, and connection with God that transcends the boundaries of traditional religion. Below, we outline our beliefs along with biblical references that anchor them in Scripture.

1. We believe in God’s Presence Within and Without.

God’s divinity is not confined to distant places but dwells within each of us. We are created in His image, capable of reflecting His love, power, and grace in our lives and the world around us.

• Reference: Genesis 1:27 – "So God      created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them;      male and female he created them."
• Reference: 1 Corinthians 3:16 –      "Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s      Spirit dwells in your midst?"

2. We believe in Jesus’ teachings as a path to spiritual freedom.

Jesus (Yeshua) showed us how to live a life of faith, love, and service. His message of redemption, compassion, and the Kingdom of God calls us to look beyond religious constraints and embrace spiritual liberation.

• Reference: John 8:36 – "So if the      Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."
• Reference: Matthew 22:37-39 – "Love      the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all      your mind... Love your neighbor as yourself."

3. We believe in leaving religion, not God.

False/Dogmatic Religion can sometimes become a source of hurt, control, or fear. We are committed to healing from restrictive doctrines while maintaining a personal relationship with God. Our faith is not about rules but about love, freedom, and truth.

• Reference: Matthew 23:27 – "Woe to      you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like      whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside      are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean."
• Reference: John 4:24 – "God is      spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth."

Biblical Insights on Religion

1. True Religion Reflects Love      and Compassion:
   • James 1:27 – "Religion that God       our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans       and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by       the world."
   • Meaning: True religion is not about       rituals or appearances but about living out love, care, and purity in our       relationship with God and others.

1. Jesus Criticized Hypocritical      Religious Practices:
   • Matthew 23:27-28 – "Woe to you, teachers       of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs,       which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the       bones of the dead and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside       you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of       hypocrisy and wickedness."
   • Meaning: Jesus condemned outward       displays of religiosity when the heart was not aligned with God’s truth       and love.

1. God Desires a Relationship,      Not Rituals:
   • Hosea 6:6 – "For I desire mercy,       not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt       offerings."
   • Meaning: God values a sincere       relationship with Him, marked by mercy and acknowledgment, over empty       religious rituals.

1. Religious Practices Without      Love Are Meaningless:
   • 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 – "If I speak in the       tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding       gong or a clanging cymbal... If I give all I possess to the poor and give       over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain       nothing."
   • Meaning: Without love, even the most       religious acts are void of true spiritual value.

1. Worshiping in Spirit and      Truth:
   • John 4:24 – "God is spirit, and       his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth."
   • Meaning: Authentic worship is not       confined to religious systems but flows from a heart guided by God’s       Spirit and aligned with His truth.

     

Summary:

The Bible highlights that religion, when practiced sincerely and centered on love and compassion, can honor God. However, when it becomes hypocritical, legalistic, or divorced from love, it falls short of God’s intent. These verses support the idea of prioritizing a personal relationship with God over rigid adherence to religious systems.

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4. We believe the Bible is Not a Weapon, But a Tool for Healing.

The Bible provides wisdom and guidance for navigating life, growing in faith, and understanding God’s heart. While it is useful for correction and teaching, we believe Scripture is meant to heal and restore, not to harm or condemn.

Addressing Criticism:

The argument does not diminish the Bible’s authority but instead calls for its use in alignment with God’s character—focused on grace, healing, and building people up in faith. Rejecting the use of Scripture as a "weapon" simply aligns with Christ’s example of addressing sin with compassion, not condemnation.

• John 3:17 – "For God did not send      His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through      Him."
• Ephesians 4:29 – "Let no corrupting      talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as      fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear."
• 2 Corinthians 3:6 – "The letter kills, but      the Spirit gives life."
• Galatians 6:1 – "Brothers and sisters,      if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore      that person gently."

5. We believe in the Holy Spirit as our guide and comforter.

The Holy Spirit empowers, teaches, and walks with us on our journey. We embrace spiritual gifts, divine encounters, and the wisdom of the Spirit to lead us in truth and purpose.

• Reference: John 14:26 – "But the      Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will      teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to      you."
• Reference: Acts 1:8 – "But you will      receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my      witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of      the earth."

6. We believe in the power of faith and transformation.

Faith is a force that transforms lives, heals wounds, and brings new possibilities. Through faith, we can overcome obstacles, fulfill our God-given purpose, and experience divine abundance.

• Reference: Hebrews 11:1 – "Now      faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not      see."
• Reference: Romans 12:2 – "Do not      conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing      of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will      is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

7. We believe in finding God in all things.

God speaks to us through the synchronicities of life, the beauty of creation, and the whisper of our souls. We are called to remain open to His presence in the everyday moments of life.

• Reference: Romans 1:20 – "For since      the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and      divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been      made, so that people are without excuse."
• Reference: Psalm 19:1 – "The      heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his      hands."

8. We believe in love as the highest commandment.

Love is the foundation of our faith—love for God, love for ourselves, and love for others. Through love, we reflect God’s heart and create a space for healing, unity, and growth.

• Reference: 1 Corinthians 13:13 –      "And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest      of these is love."
• Reference: John 13:34-35 – "A new      command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must      love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if      you love one another."

9. We believe in spiritual exploration and growth.

Faith is not static but an evolving journey. We encourage questions, exploration, and discovering deeper truths about God, ourselves, and our purpose.

• Reference: Proverbs 4:7 – "The      beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get      understanding."
• Reference: Matthew 7:7 – "Ask and      it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will      be opened to you."

What Do We Believe About the Bible?

1. We believe the Bible reveals      spiritual principles and truths.
       The Bible provides wisdom and guidance for navigating life, growing in      faith, and understanding God’s heart.
   • Reference: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 –       "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking,       correcting and training in righteousness."

1. We believe the Bible is not a      weapon but a tool for healing.
       We reject the misuse of Scripture to harm or manipulate and embrace it as      a source of encouragement and healing.
   • Reference: Matthew 11:28-30 –       "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you       rest."

1. We believe the Bible is a      spiritual text, not just a rulebook.
       The Bible invites us to experience God’s grace and transformation, not      just follow rules.
   • Reference: John 1:17 – "For the       law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus       Christ."

1. We believe in interpreting the      Bible through the Holy Spirit.
       The Holy Spirit brings understanding and revelation to Scripture.
   • Reference: 1 Corinthians 2:10 –       "These are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The       Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God."

1. We believe the Bible must be      read in context.
       Understanding the cultural and historical background of Scripture reveals      its deeper truths.
   • Reference: 2 Timothy 2:15 – "Do       your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does       not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth."