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 There are many religious systems and many sacred books.  You've chosen yours.  Good for you.  I hope it works out for you.

I won't debate you on the Bible, that's pointless with a true believer such as yourself.  I'll just say that I have read it, multiple times, and I do not see it the same way you do.

Now you'll probably say that you'll pray for me or in some other way be patronizing or condescending.  That's ok, I'll forgive you.

May Lord Shiva protect you from all harm and bless you with good health and vitality. 
 I'LL PRAY FOR YOU (THERE'S NOTHING CONDESECENDING ABOUT THIS). 
 Your moral superiority and condescension is showing. 
 THERE'S NOTHING CONDESCENDING ABOUT IT. 
 Of course it's condescending.  The fact that you don't see this yourself is just more evidence of your moral superiority, which is such a typically Christian trait. 
 THERE'S NOTHING CONDESCENDING ABOUT IT.