You are right to question the fear porn and reject it. I agree that the teachings of Christ have been perverted by man to force control on the masses.
Anyone telling you your interpretation of Christ's teachings is wrong, is likely they themselves under the influence of someone seeking control.
Jesus has spoken Truth to me not just in His words, but through others, non-believers and such. If we are all His creation, then He can reach us through any means. At no point is there ever described some magical ceremony to anoint the "approved voices of god". Jesus laid out the expectations. Anything anyone says or claims that does not align with His character in Mathew, Mark, Luke and John should be taken with a salt shaker.
You are right to question the fear porn and reject it. I agree that the teachings of Christ have been perverted by man to force control on the masses.
Anyone telling you your interpretation of Christ's teachings is wrong, is likely they themselves under the influence of someone seeking control.
Jesus has spoken Truth to me not just in His words, but through others, non-believers and such. If we are all His creation, then He can reach us through any means. At no point is there ever described some magical ceremony to anoint the "approved voices of god". Jesus laid out the expectations. Anything anyone says or claims that does not align with His character in Mathew, Mark, Luke and John should be taken with a salt shaker.