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moon_flower
07-20-2004, 09:42 AM
Your religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of 10 things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these 10 things he has a special place full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry for ever and ever until the end of time...but he loves you.
How do you feel about that?
Epiphany
07-20-2004, 01:53 PM
I feel great about it, thanks for asking!
Your religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of 10 things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these 10 things he has a special place full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry for ever and ever until the end of time...but he loves you.
How do you feel about that?
i like it very much.... and i think most ppl on the CHRISTIANITY forum will agree........glad to kno the basics stuck with you!!!
roly.xxx
Jatom
07-20-2004, 11:14 PM
Not sure which religion you're talking about, but that's certainly not Christianity!
BlackBillBlake
07-20-2004, 11:33 PM
Your religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of 10 things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these 10 things he has a special place full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry for ever and ever until the end of time...but he loves you.
How do you feel about that?
It's clear enough that you are not well informed about Christianity. This is a simplistic and silly criticism you make. Do you seriously imagine that something such as you describe could , for example. have inspired some of the world's greatest art and music? And do you think it is likely to be taken seriously by anyone??
seamonster66
07-20-2004, 11:35 PM
I don't know, seems she hit the main points of the religion, she just missed the part where you can murder 15 people and then repent and everything is ok.
FreakyJoeMan
07-20-2004, 11:48 PM
Awww, don't be mean to em, MoonFlar.(shakes finger at face)Tsk Tsk!
BlackBillBlake
07-20-2004, 11:50 PM
I don't know, seems she hit the main points of the religion, she just missed the part where you can murder 15 people and then repent and everything is ok.
I can only speak for myself, and what I have learned from Christian teachings.
I don't believe in ' an invisible man in the sky'. God is far more than that!
As for an arbitrary set of rules, strictly speaking, the ten commandments belong to Judaism. Christ gave two new commandments for his followers, and according to the New Testament, Grace is what saves us, not ridgid adherence to the Law.
As for multiple murderer - sorry, you've lost me there. It is clearly not ok! But God could forgive even that. Society of course, cannot, and must have civil laws to protect the public.
seamonster66
07-20-2004, 11:53 PM
Quote:Grace is what saves us, not ridgid adherence to the Law.
So are you one of the smart ones who realize that christian law is made by man to create a more harmonious and moral society? Finally, someone who is smart enough not to be a literalist.
moon_flower
07-21-2004, 06:39 AM
I don't know, seems she hit the main points of the religion, she just missed the part where you can murder 15 people and then repent and everything is ok.
Oh yes, I forgot that one. :rolleyes: Stupid me.
campbell34
07-21-2004, 06:42 AM
-Following the laws of the Bible shows Jesus that we love him. Although it is impossible to follow them all the time, to make an attempt is the key. Most people do not make this attempt. Even some who claim that they are Christians don't. And in all reality they are not really Christians. Do not be fooled.
"They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him." -Titus 1:16
Also, it's sad that there is so many people on this forum that talk down Christianity yet they have no clue what the Bible is really about.
meishka
07-21-2004, 06:45 AM
good old titus! always solving the worlds problems
moon_flower
07-21-2004, 09:05 AM
It's clear enough that you are not well informed about Christianity. This is a simplistic and silly criticism you make. Do you seriously imagine that something such as you describe could , for example. have inspired some of the world's greatest art and music? And do you think it is likely to be taken seriously by anyone??
Not well informed? Would you please, oh great one, tell me the 411, then? I think I'm right on, which pisses you off to see your religion ridiculed.
moon_flower
07-21-2004, 09:10 AM
-Following the laws of the Bible shows Jesus that we love him. Although it is impossible to follow them all the time, to make an attempt is the key. Most people do not make this attempt. Even some who claim that they are Christians don't. And in all reality they are not really Christians. Do not be fooled. If you really loved your god, you would obey them all. Like you people say 'all things are possible with God.'....am I right?
"They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him." -Titus 1:16This is supposed to make what point? I never claimed I didn't deny God.
Also, it's sad that there is so many people on this forum that talk down Christianity yet they have no clue what the Bible is really about.Excuse me, I've read the bible. Cover to cover. It's sad that so many 'Christians' know less about it than I do. You can't even give an educated response to the post, you have to ramble on and on with things that have been said.
metro
07-21-2004, 09:34 AM
Your religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of 10 things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these 10 things he has a special place full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry for ever and ever until the end of time...but he loves you.
How do you feel about that?
lol! Nice summary. Who could not want to adopt this fabulous religion? It just makes so much sense.
See you in Hell moonflowerhttp://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
Epiphany
07-21-2004, 10:48 AM
Not well informed? Would you please, oh great one, tell me the 411, then? I think I'm right on, which pisses you off to see your religion ridiculed.
"I think I'm right on".... Thank you for your opinion on Christianity.
moon_flower
07-21-2004, 11:20 AM
Damn double posts.
moon_flower
07-21-2004, 11:21 AM
lol! Nice summary. Who could not want to adopt this fabulous religion? It just makes so much sense.
See you in Hell moonflowerhttp://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
Muahahahahahaha. I'll save you a front row seat?
Opinion? Oh, that's right....I insulted your religion.
It's more than opinion.
sm0key42o8
07-21-2004, 11:27 AM
all religions are manmade and all religious ideas are too, therefore the must have some flaws in em...
BlackBillBlake
07-21-2004, 12:16 PM
Not well informed? Would you please, oh great one, tell me the 411, then? I think I'm right on, which pisses you off to see your religion ridiculed.
Well, I'm sorry but I don't know what you mean by 'the 411'.
As far as it goes, I'm not pissed off - and nor do I have to revert to personal insults to make my point.
As for it being my religion, I think in fact it is God's.
TheHammerSpeaks
07-21-2004, 04:14 PM
Not well informed? Would you please, oh great one, tell me the 411, then? I think I'm right on, which pisses you off to see your religion ridiculed.
I think you are well-informed. I think you're intentionally and knowingly leaving out parts you'd rather gloss over. Such as God Himself undergoing agonizing torture and death to make up for the sins of undeserving mortals, you included.
seamonster66
07-21-2004, 05:19 PM
Quote: Such as God Himself undergoing agonizing torture and death to make up for the sins of undeserving mortals, you included.
:confused: I thought the son of god did that
Sunburst
07-21-2004, 06:19 PM
Um, woow, you totally did a great job pointing that out! I never actually thought about that before, well I'm convinced. I'm now converted to a full-blown athiest. Thanks!
Oh, btw, he doesn't "send you to hell". He tries to keep you away from hell, Satan tries to send you to hell. Maybe actually try to understand the religion before judging it, hm?
campbell34
07-21-2004, 08:12 PM
moon_flower,
"If you really loved your god, you would obey them all. Like you people say 'all things are possible with God.'....am I right?"
-Jesus said that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. All things are possible with God, but because of the human element no one except Christ has ever lived a sinless life. And that is the reason He had to die for us. We will someday have a life free of sin, and yes it is possible and will be in God's appointed time not yours.
"This is supposed to make what point? I never claimed I didn't deny God."
"Excuse me, I've read the bible. Cover to cover. It's sad that so many 'Christians' know less about it than I do. You can't even give an educated response to the post, you have to ramble on and on with things that have been said."
Titus 1:16 is about people who claim that they are Christians but through their lifestyle they deny Jesus. Maybe those Christians that know less than you are one of these Christians-only Jesus knows.
I was replying to seamonster66's post, who said the law was manmade.
TheHammerSpeaks
07-22-2004, 02:17 AM
"I thought the son of god did that"
Maybe you really don't know anything about Christianity. There is only one God, but God exists in three different persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Christ is just as much God as the Father.
Sunburst
07-22-2004, 02:39 AM
Exactly, Hammer!
mynameiskc
07-22-2004, 07:37 PM
i'll never understand why perfectly rational people are so offended by people believing in christ's words. now, if someone in particular is getting in your face and being an ass, deal with them. but why would anyone waste their time and energy actively seeking out a place to attack the beliefs of a group of people who wish only to follow the example set by christ and live in love and charity with their neighbors? disagree if you like, i don't mind. tell missionaries who knock on your door to get the hell off your property if you like. but it's just rude and somewhat childish to actively seek to attack someone. it's not like i'm going to buddhist shrines and wiccan meetings to ridicule them.
BlackBillBlake
07-22-2004, 11:08 PM
i'll never understand why perfectly rational people are so offended by people believing in christ's words. now, if someone in particular is getting in your face and being an ass, deal with them. but why would anyone waste their time and energy actively seeking out a place to attack the beliefs of a group of people who wish only to follow the example set by christ and live in love and charity with their neighbors? disagree if you like, i don't mind. tell missionaries who knock on your door to get the hell off your property if you like. but it's just rude and somewhat childish to actively seek to attack someone. it's not like i'm going to buddhist shrines and wiccan meetings to ridicule them.
Perhaps its partly that at some level, they do really believe, or want to believe, but they've got the idea its not cool. It is a form of attention seeking perhaps.
mynameiskc
07-23-2004, 01:55 AM
i don't sense any particular desire to believe, just anger. anger's fine. just don't go looking to attack someone who hasn't done anything.
campbell34
07-23-2004, 03:52 AM
mynameiskc,
"just don't go looking to attack someone who hasn't done anything."
-Everyone dead and living has sinned. The only way to get rid of or wash away these sins are to accept Jesus Christ as your personal savior. Jesus said go out into the world and preach unto every creature. Christians are not trying to attack someone because they are not good. They are out there to try to lead them down a better path.
THE SAVED CHRISTIAN lives under grace with absolute assurance of their reconciliation to God because of their faith in Jesus Christ and His free gift of eternal life.
THE LOST person is lost to God because they have not accepted Gods answer for covering their sin nature. The lost represent a broad range, from the rebellious who seek their own way of dealing with reality in lieu of any religious standard or base, to seekers who sense a terrible void and are looking for some better way to fill their nagging sense of separation from their Creator.
THE DECEIVED person believes they have found the truth and is usually blindly committed to the belief system they have chosen. Websters Dictionary says to deceive is to make (a person) believe what is not true; delude; mislead, to err.
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 04:34 AM
i'll never understand why perfectly rational people are so offended by people believing in christ's words. now, if someone in particular is getting in your face and being an ass, deal with them. but why would anyone waste their time and energy actively seeking out a place to attack the beliefs of a group of people who wish only to follow the example set by christ and live in love and charity with their neighbors? disagree if you like, i don't mind. tell missionaries who knock on your door to get the hell off your property if you like. but it's just rude and somewhat childish to actively seek to attack someone. it's not like i'm going to buddhist shrines and wiccan meetings to ridicule them.Because it's fun....?
And, Billy, I definitely do not believe, nor do I wish to believe.
Real American
07-23-2004, 04:46 AM
Your religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of 10 things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these 10 things he has a special place full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry for ever and ever until the end of time...but he loves you.
How do you feel about that? How do I feel about your lack of understanding and compassion? Sad. I will say this as a true Christain. There are a lot of things in The Bible that confuse me when reading them. Through prayer and worship these confusing things are cleared up. I pray to God through Jesus. I thank Him for the food He provides me. I thank Him when He allows me fellowship with my friends and family. I thank Him for the gifts in my life, such as my wife and my son, or my parents that adopted me. I thank Him when I see the miracles He has performed in my life. I thank Him when I have the opertunity to spread His word. Like now:
I thankyou Lord for allowing me the abillity to post on these forums and glorify your name. I thank you Lord for carrying me through rough times. I pray Lord for these idividuals that seek only to destroy your name. Bless them Lord and allow the Holy Spirit to fill their lives so that they may enjoy the gift of life you offer. I love you Lord. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
campbell34
07-23-2004, 04:51 AM
moon_flower,
"And, Billy, I definitely do not believe, nor do I wish to believe."
-Just like the majority of the world. They refuse to listen and they close their ears. How can you even begin to find truth when you won't even look for it. And if you have search for the truth, specifically the Bible, what is your analysis?
delphinium
07-23-2004, 05:05 AM
I find it really sad to read moonflowers posts too, i think she needs to hear that she is a child of God and Jesus loves her no matter what. Those words where whispered in my ear 3 years ago,when i was caught up in the ways of this world and was on a path of self destruction;those words changed my life and brought me back to God.
seahorse
07-23-2004, 05:05 AM
brothers and sisters~
if we stop looking at God through the eyes of the world and start looking at him through the eyes of our own hearts, we will begin to see How diverse His nature is. He is what He is. He is the I AM.
Most of the world has hated God for centuries and has not embraced Him or His gospel. Those who do are part of a small flock, because it is harder to be a follower of Christ than not to be. It's harder to swim against the current and admit that we are broken people, in need of a saviour. It's a real challenge (and an adventure of a lifetime)to accept a belief that goes against our selfish and sinful natures.
i dare you to read the Bible again, meditate on it don't rush through it.
blessings
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 05:38 AM
moon_flower,
"And, Billy, I definitely do not believe, nor do I wish to believe."
-Just like the majority of the world. They refuse to listen and they close their ears. How can you even begin to find truth when you won't even look for it. And if you have search for the truth, specifically the Bible, what is your analysis?
I have read the bible, I attended church until I was 15 years old. I found the whole thing ridiculous. My analysis of the bible? Have I not made it clear? I think it's a work of fiction. Check out 'anyone can write a book'.
delphinium, you are the kind of person that makes me HATE this religion. I don't need anyone to tell me I am a child of god. You pushing the religion on someone will NOT help the situation.
mynameiskc
07-23-2004, 05:54 AM
Because it's fun....?
it's not exactly an original or very productive hobby. have you considered needlework? self-mutilation? painting with your own blood? it would seem to be more in line with all this rage emating from you. but instead, as a good christian, i should probably quit joking and ask you to take up crochet or something.
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 06:17 AM
it's not exactly an original or very productive hobby. have you considered needlework? self-mutilation? painting with your own blood? it would seem to be more in line with all this rage emating from you. but instead, as a good christian, i should probably quit joking and ask you to take up crochet or something.
A hobby doesn't have to be original. Look at needlework.
A hobby doesn't have to be productive. Look at stamp collecting.
Self-mutilation isn't fun anymore, I outgrew it.
Painting with my own blood, it's been done. Not a big painting, just a few words/pictures on a piece of small paper.
I don't have rage. Since when is opinion rage?
delphinium
07-23-2004, 06:20 AM
youve definatley got some issues there little girl. if you feel im pushing my beliefs on you; thats a matter of perception i guess. I would just like to say that its people like you who make me more grateful and feel even more blessed to have my faith in God.
Nathan11
07-23-2004, 06:36 AM
-Everyone dead and living has sinned.
I have never sinned. I will NOT live my life by the ethics of some delusional men that lived in poverty and torture. You know, people are all like "Christ went through agonizing torture for you!"
Bullshit, I didn't ask him too. Also, if he knew he was going to live in Heaven with God, dying on the cross SURE as hell isn't that bad!
In my humble opinion, Lucifer, the Light Bearer, has made more of a sacrefice. He saw what God was doing and he said "Nay! Lord I will not let you make these SHEEP follow you to doom like some kind of sadistic shepard!"
That is why 'Satan' temtpted man. He set them FREE!
Shit, thank HIM!
mynameiskc
07-23-2004, 06:48 AM
A hobby doesn't have to be original. Look at needlework.
A hobby doesn't have to be productive. Look at stamp collecting.
Self-mutilation isn't fun anymore, I outgrew it.
Painting with my own blood, it's been done. Not a big painting, just a few words/pictures on a piece of small paper.
I don't have rage. Since when is opinion rage?
so, just another stereotypical teenaged girl trying desperately to pretend you're not. so average. you're right, hobbies don't have to be original. i find the less original a person is, the less original their activities, being defined as they are by a person's imigination, or lack thereof.
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 06:55 AM
so, just another stereotypical teenaged girl trying desperately to pretend you're not. so average. you're right, hobbies don't have to be original. i find the less original a person is, the less original their activities, being defined as they are by a person's imigination, or lack thereof.
So, because you suggested the un-original hobbies, you're unoriginal?
Stereo-typical? If having an opinion puts me under a stereo-type, then, yes ma'am, I am.
mynameiskc
07-23-2004, 07:10 AM
So, because you suggested the un-original hobbies, you're unoriginal?
Stereo-typical? If having an opinion puts me under a stereo-type, then, yes ma'am, I am.
well, judging by your remarkably unoriginal christian bashing thread, i didn't want to suggest anything that would tax your mental skills. opinions like yours are pretty stereotypical of a person your age. what makes you painfully lacking in originality or interest is the fact that you have to seek out someone to rage at and hurt. it's so old hat.
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 07:19 AM
well, judging by your remarkably unoriginal christian bashing thread, i didn't want to suggest anything that would tax your mental skills. opinions like yours are pretty stereotypical of a person your age. what makes you painfully lacking in originality or interest is the fact that you have to seek out someone to rage at and hurt. it's so old hat.
I enjoy my stereo-typical opinions. I've formed them from my experience. I don't have to rage at anyone. I formed an opinion, if it pisses you off, great, if not, great, if it hurt you, great. I got a response, and that's all I was looking for.
mynameiskc
07-23-2004, 07:26 AM
glad to do my part to once again entertain a child and deflect your rantings towards myself. it has always been my forte. people are pretty predictible. especially 17 year olds.
seahorse
07-23-2004, 07:34 AM
moonflower, you remind me of me when i was 17. Although unlike you, i DID believe in God, yet i would be constantly defending myself, and no one was right unless they were thinking my way.
(You know how everyone looks back at themselves when thier teenagers?
We all realize we sure had growing up to do and we chuckle.)
then i got over it and my heart softened up
i couldn't help it
all the best to you
~blessings~
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 07:47 AM
cglad to do my part to once again entertain a child and deflect your rantings towards myself. it has always been my forte. people are pretty predictible. especially 17 year olds.
This is your problem, you don't know how to look past my age. I'm not ignorant because I'm 17.
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 07:49 AM
moonflower, you remind me of me when i was 17. Although unlike you, i DID believe in God, yet i would be constantly defending myself, and no one was right unless they were thinking my way.
(You know how everyone looks back at themselves when thier teenagers?
We all realize we sure had growing up to do and we chuckle.)
then i got over it and my heart softened up
i couldn't help it
all the best to you
~blessings~
You're telling me because you didn't know what you believed when you were 17, that I don't?
I didn't say anyone was wrong. I just said I think I'm right. There is a difference.
Again, I may be 17, but that doesn't make me ignorant.
metro
07-23-2004, 08:28 AM
i'll never understand why perfectly rational people are so offended by people believing in christ's words. now, if someone in particular is getting in your face and being an ass, deal with them. but why would anyone waste their time and energy actively seeking out a place to attack the beliefs of a group of people who wish only to follow the example set by christ and live in love and charity with their neighbors? disagree if you like, i don't mind. tell missionaries who knock on your door to get the hell off your property if you like. but it's just rude and somewhat childish to actively seek to attack someone. it's not like i'm going to buddhist shrines and wiccan meetings to ridicule them.
I'm speaking for myself here:
How about because nearly every Christian I've ever known has tried to force feed their idiotic religion to me and everyone else. Why the hell do you people insist that everyone adopt your foolish beliefs? Why? Seriously. Do you get extra heaven points or something?
Also the freakin' leaders of our country are trying to force their religion on the whole country by forming laws that adhere to christianity.
You people fight evolution being taught in schools, pornography, Harry Potter!!! and all kinds of other freedoms. It's a little annoying to say the least.
Why do you keep saying Moon_Flower has rage, she hasn't exhibited any in this thread. Disagree if you like, you say? Well that's what she is doing, nothing more. And you do seem to mind.
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 08:53 AM
I love you, Metro.:p
metro
07-23-2004, 09:07 AM
he hehttp://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/embarassed.gif lucky mehttp://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif
makno
07-23-2004, 09:19 AM
i can remember thinking that christianity or , whatwver i was seeing , was a phycotic grotesque mass halucination when i was 3 yrs old . i dont know how i would have said it then , but i felt that way ....i felt that way when i was 17 and 37 too!
Epiphany
07-23-2004, 09:58 AM
Also the freakin' leaders of our country are trying to force their religion on the whole country by forming laws that adhere to christianity.I find it interesting when people say this. Whether or not people agree with it, our fore fathers were Christian men who placed God above them. It wasn't until recently that anti-Christian factions and activist judges succeeded in changing the public's view. Back then, the gospel was even preached during court room sessions. Church services were held in the House of Representatives and continued until after the civil war.
Don't believe me? Take a look at some of these comments:
"Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry's speech, March 23, 1775
"Those who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." - William Penn Quaker Preacher and Founder of Pennsylvania
"Rebellion against tyranny is obedience to God." -Thomas Jefferson - Founding Father
"If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterward defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hand of God." - George Washington,
Founding Father (at the Constitutional Convention, 1787)
"God governs in the affairs of men. If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?" -Benjamin Franklin - Founding Father
(at the Constitutional Convention, June 28, 1787)
"[The Sovereign] reigns in heaven and from the rising to the setting of the sun, let His kingdom come." - Samuel Adams - Founding Father
(at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 1776)
I'm glad to see a president that claims to be a Christian and is actually for morality. Nowadays, you only seem to see presidental candidates who claim they are religious, just to please the religious masses, but they oppose certain morals. Our fore fathers are probably turning in their graves as America becomes more and more demoralized with time.
Real American
07-23-2004, 12:18 PM
I have read the bible, I attended church until I was 15 years old. I found the whole thing ridiculous. My analysis of the bible? Have I not made it clear? I think it's a work of fiction. Check out 'anyone can write a book'.
delphinium, you are the kind of person that makes me HATE this religion. I don't need anyone to tell me I am a child of god. You pushing the religion on someone will NOT help the situation.Hey genius, you came into this forum, you made this thread, were you expecting or hoping that some would say "wow you are right, take me oh dumb one away from here"? Noone is pushing anything on you here. You came here to attack our God. So...remind me here...who is the dumb one?
Btw, being 17 doesn't make you ignorant, your lack of expirience and understanding does however. Besides, most 15-22 year olds share the mentality and maturity of a 12 year old. I mean, I could compare your immature attacks, your signature, basicly everything you say here, to the actions of my 7 year old son.
mynameiskc
07-23-2004, 03:53 PM
I'm speaking for myself here:
How about because nearly every Christian I've ever known has tried to force feed their idiotic religion to me and everyone else. Why the hell do you people insist that everyone adopt your foolish beliefs? Why? Seriously. Do you get extra heaven points or something?
Also the freakin' leaders of our country are trying to force their religion on the whole country by forming laws that adhere to christianity.
You people fight evolution being taught in schools, pornography, Harry Potter!!! and all kinds of other freedoms. It's a little annoying to say the least.
Why do you keep saying Moon_Flower has rage, she hasn't exhibited any in this thread. Disagree if you like, you say? Well that's what she is doing, nothing more. And you do seem to mind.
you're a bigot, and so's moonflower. i've never pushed my faith on anyone. i'm a huge fan of harry potter, believe in psychics to a degree, have my own porn collection and kept a girlfriend for many years. i get annoyed at being bothered at my door by people trying to convert me to some other form or christianity, too. i just tell them to go away. you know why? because i'm a fucking libertarian. you come looking for a fight, you get one. that's what she said she wanted, which was painfully obvious and not unexpected, that's what i gave her. she's got rage. she alwways has. she takes pride in hating everyone. a tired ploy by a bored teenager.
mynameiskc
07-23-2004, 04:22 PM
You're telling me because you didn't know what you believed when you were 17, that I don't?
I didn't say anyone was wrong. I just said I think I'm right. There is a difference.
Again, I may be 17, but that doesn't make me ignorant.
moon, you asked for a petty argument. you said you're bashing christians because it's fun. if you want petty arguments i'm more than willing, from time to time, to indulge your boredom. i get bored, too. you say all christians are pushy assholes, i say all teenagers are ignorant brats. whether or not it's true about christians seems to be completely irrelevant to you. but heaven forbid someone attack you just as arbitrarily! if you wanna dish it out, be willing to take it.
the way i see it, we now have two people who were entertained for an evening. typically i find you entertaining, but nothing bugs me worse than seeing nice people attacked out of the blue. i won't stand for it.
:D i find it funny how this thread was created to make us christians look stupid...it just made us stronger in our faith, well it did for me...thanks for that blessing!
roly.xxx
Lilyrayne
07-23-2004, 09:25 PM
You know, going into a Christianity forum and bashing God is no different than going into a Gay forum and bashing homosexuals. But would THAT be tolerated? Nope.
Varuna
07-23-2004, 10:22 PM
I love you, Metro.:p
In MY religion, you just commited an act of God. How do you feel about that?
seamonster66
07-23-2004, 10:25 PM
Anyone should be able to defend themselves on here. If some people had it there way, they would simply get rid of every voice that they did not agree with.
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 10:55 PM
moon, you asked for a petty argument. you said you're bashing christians because it's fun. if you want petty arguments i'm more than willing, from time to time, to indulge your boredom. i get bored, too. you say all christians are pushy assholes, i say all teenagers are ignorant brats. whether or not it's true about christians seems to be completely irrelevant to you. but heaven forbid someone attack you just as arbitrarily! if you wanna dish it out, be willing to take it.
the way i see it, we now have two people who were entertained for an evening. typically i find you entertaining, but nothing bugs me worse than seeing nice people attacked out of the blue. i won't stand for it.
Christians are pushy assholes.
I see most adults as ignorant. Using big words doesn't make you intelligent.
I didn't attack anyone, I attacked their religion.
I am willing to take it. I'm still here.
The way I see it, I've managed to piss off more than one person, which is just fine with me.
Nice people? You believe what you want to believe. I'll believe what I want to believe.
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 10:57 PM
I find it interesting when people say this. Whether or not people agree with it, our fore fathers were Christian men who placed God above them. It wasn't until recently that anti-Christian factions and activist judges succeeded in changing the public's view. Back then, the gospel was even preached during court room sessions. Church services were held in the House of Representatives and continued until after the civil war.
Don't believe me? Take a look at some of these comments:
"Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!" - Patrick Henry's speech, March 23, 1775
"Those who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." - William Penn Quaker Preacher and Founder of Pennsylvania
"Rebellion against tyranny is obedience to God." -Thomas Jefferson - Founding Father
"If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterward defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The event is in the hand of God." - George Washington,
Founding Father (at the Constitutional Convention, 1787)
"God governs in the affairs of men. If a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?" -Benjamin Franklin - Founding Father
(at the Constitutional Convention, June 28, 1787)
"[The Sovereign] reigns in heaven and from the rising to the setting of the sun, let His kingdom come." - Samuel Adams - Founding Father
(at the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 1776)
I'm glad to see a president that claims to be a Christian and is actually for morality. Nowadays, you only seem to see presidental candidates who claim they are religious, just to please the religious masses, but they oppose certain morals. Our fore fathers are probably turning in their graves as America becomes more and more demoralized with time.This isn't the eighteenth or nineteenth century, ass. The government now preaches about god to no end.
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 11:01 PM
Hey genius, you came into this forum, you made this thread, were you expecting or hoping that some would say "wow you are right, take me oh dumb one away from here"? Noone is pushing anything on you here. You came here to attack our God. So...remind me here...who is the dumb one?
Btw, being 17 doesn't make you ignorant, your lack of expirience and understanding does however. Besides, most 15-22 year olds share the mentality and maturity of a 12 year old. I mean, I could compare your immature attacks, your signature, basicly everything you say here, to the actions of my 7 year old son.
I'll remind you, gladly. You are the dumb one.
I came here to tell you what I think about your religion. Like it or lump it.
I suppose that makes me intelligent. I have experience and understanding. I'm guessing you failed to read the part where I have experienced your religion. I do understand it.
Yes, my signature plays a major role in my maturity level. And, everything I say here does as well.:rolleyes:
Christians are pushy assholes.
I see most adults as ignorant. Using big words doesn't make you intelligent.
I didn't attack anyone, I attacked their religion.
I am willing to take it. I'm still here.
The way I see it, I've managed to piss off more than one person, which is just fine with me.
Nice people? You believe what you want to believe. I'll believe what I want to believe.
in your flyology you say that alot of people are ignorant...i think its clear that u are infact the ingnorant one. Christians aren't pushy...they're passionate.....i know ur an artist ( ur stuffs pretty awesome btw...)...aren't u passionate about art....? i guess its the same with me as a christian....u
see i dont mean to be pushy....i'm just really passionate about it.
i dont mean to offend u at all.
roly.xxx
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 11:02 PM
You know, going into a Christianity forum and bashing God is no different than going into a Gay forum and bashing homosexuals. But would THAT be tolerated? Nope.
But would I do that? Nope.
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 11:03 PM
In MY religion, you just commited an act of God. How do you feel about that?
I feel like you're ignorant and pushy.
moon_flower
07-23-2004, 11:05 PM
in your flyology you say that alot of people are ignorant...i think its clear that u are infact the ingnorant one. Christians aren't pushy...they're passionate.....i know ur an artist ( ur stuffs pretty awesome btw...)...aren't u passionate about art....? i guess its the same with me as a christian....u
see i dont mean to be pushy....i'm just really passionate about it.
i dont mean to offend u at all.
roly.xxx
I'm ignorant because I have an opinion that doesn't suit you or your religion.
Christians are pushy. Passionate people don't push what they believe on other people. They talk to those passionate about the same thing. Pushy people push.
I am passionate about my art. I don't push it on you or anyone else.
I didn't get offended.
I'm ignorant because I have an opinion that doesn't suit you or your religion.
Christians are pushy. Passionate people don't push what they believe on other people. They talk to those passionate about the same thing. Pushy people push.
I am passionate about my art. I don't push it on you or anyone else.
I didn't get offended.
i have never ushed my religion upon you....i have only defended it.
You are ignorant because you haven't asked alot of people exactly WHAT we believe...you have just presumed all christians are the same...you can't slate me if u dont understand me
roly.xxx
Varuna
07-23-2004, 11:15 PM
I love you, Metro.http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif
In MY religion, you just commited an act of God. How do you feel about that?
I feel like you're ignorant and pushy.What did I say that made you feel ignored and pushed?
Real American
07-24-2004, 12:20 AM
It is quite obvious moon is seeking attention here because she isn't getting it in her life offline.
I came here to tell you what I think about your religion. Well, you said it, so why are you still here? Ahh yes, attention.
I suppose that makes me intelligent. I have experience and understanding. I'm guessing you failed to read the part where I have experienced your religion. I do understand it.
No, I read it. I still think as I am sure a lot here agree that you are still ignorant in your young age. I mean, you are 17, meaning you were still playing with toys just a few years ago. Also, like you are now, most of us went through our rebelious time. "Oh nobody loves me, I am so misunderstood, I am going to be different just like everybody else". It must really annoy you to find out that others know what you are goign through and understand it because we did it as well.
Here is an idea. Go talk to your parents, tell them you love them. Ask them why they don't pay attention to you.
You call me an asshole because of my faith in God. You don't even know me. You have never met me. Yet, I can pretty much rest assured from the feeling and words you have left here that the term Spoiled Bitch would fit you perfectly. Don't get mad though, I am just expressing my opinion.
Now, sence you have expressed yourself here, you can go. Go on, go chat it up in the "it's ok to be homosexual but not Christain" forums you came from.
Real American
07-24-2004, 12:26 AM
Couldn't resist one more thing.
Christians are pushy.
Are blacks dirty?
Are mexicans Iliterate?
Are brunettes easy?
Are jews dumb?
Are artists gay?
I can go on and on here with this type of questioning. Point is, in every group there is a bad egg. Just because you run into a couple doesn't make the rest of them that way. I met this one dumb, dirty, iliterate, gay and easy artists once.....oooooo you must be one too right?
FreakyJoeMan
07-24-2004, 12:27 AM
Christians are pushy.
Are blacks dirty?
Are mexicans Iliterate?
Are brunettes easy?
Are jews dumb?
Are artists gay?
Yes, all those are true.
seamonster66
07-24-2004, 12:29 AM
but I thought it was blondes who were easy, and that Jews were smart.
It is true that bible literalists are not smart though.
FreakyJoeMan
07-24-2004, 12:32 AM
Yeah, I thought that blondes were easy, hippies were dirty, and blacks were dumb! Damn, get yer stereotypes straight, dude!
Varuna
07-24-2004, 12:47 AM
I love you, Metro.http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif
In MY religion, you just commited an act of God. How do you feel about that?
I feel like you're ignorant and pushy.
What did I say that made you feel ignored and pushed?
Its been a while . . . I feel ignored.
FreakyJoeMan
07-24-2004, 12:48 AM
I feel spiffy!
Lilyrayne
07-24-2004, 12:58 AM
I feel happy, this thread has honestly made me crack up...
FreakyJoeMan
07-24-2004, 01:00 AM
Whas it bout in the first place????
moon_flower
07-24-2004, 01:21 AM
It is quite obvious moon is seeking attention here because she isn't getting it in her life offline.[QUOTE]
I get plenty of attention. What does telling you how ignorant your religion is have to do with my attention offline?
[QUOTE]Well, you said it, so why are you still here? Ahh yes, attention.I'm still here because pushy assholes such as yourself, don't want me here.
No, I read it. I still think as I am sure a lot here agree that you are still ignorant in your young age. I mean, you are 17, meaning you were still playing with toys just a few years ago. Also, like you are now, most of us went through our rebelious time. "Oh nobody loves me, I am so misunderstood, I am going to be different just like everybody else". It must really annoy you to find out that others know what you are goign through and understand it because we did it as well. A lot will agree with you, because I pissed them off by attacking their religion. I know people love me. I am not misunderstood. You think that way because you're pissed. Great. WHAT AM I GOING THROUGH? WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH MY ORIGINAL POST? NOTHING! That shows You are ignorant.
Here is an idea. Go talk to your parents, tell them you love them. Ask them why they don't pay attention to you.Here's an idea: Mind your business.
Again: What does THIS have to do with the original post. Are you seeking attention?
You call me an asshole because of my faith in God. You don't even know me. You have never met me. Yet, I can pretty much rest assured from the feeling and words you have left here that the term Spoiled Bitch would fit you perfectly. Don't get mad though, I am just expressing my opinion.You call me ignorant because I don't believe in God. You don't even know me. You have never met me. Yet, I can assume from the words you've left here that the term Idiot who can't stay on subject would fit you perfectly. Don't get mad though, I'm just expressing my opinion.
Now, to point out your stupidity. You rant about me not getting enough attention, yet you called me a spoiled bitch. You have to get attention to be spoiled, no?
Now, sence you have expressed yourself here, you can go. Go on, go chat it up in the "it's ok to be homosexual but not Christain" forums you came from.Now, since you can't spell for shit, you can go. Go on, go chat it up in the "It's ok to be an idiot" forum you came from.
moon_flower
07-24-2004, 01:24 AM
Couldn't resist one more thing.
Are blacks dirty?
Are mexicans Iliterate?
Are brunettes easy?
Are jews dumb?
Are artists gay?
I can go on and on here with this type of questioning. Point is, in every group there is a bad egg. Just because you run into a couple doesn't make the rest of them that way. I met this one dumb, dirty, iliterate, gay and easy artists once.....oooooo you must be one too right?
What does this have to do with YOU being a pushy asshole? Oh yes, you're trying to make a point.
My point is: Shut up. You don't know what you're talking about. You have just again, said something that has nothing to do with what I am talking about.
makno
07-24-2004, 04:41 AM
everyone has engaged in speculative insults over whats going in in moonflowers life ....have any tried to explain why they believe things billions of people find incredibly bizar and totaly unsubstanciated?
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:07 AM
Christians are pushy assholes.
I see most adults as ignorant. Using big words doesn't make you intelligent.
I didn't attack anyone, I attacked their religion.
I am willing to take it. I'm still here.
The way I see it, I've managed to piss off more than one person, which is just fine with me.
Nice people? You believe what you want to believe. I'll believe what I want to believe.
awww, lol, i hurt her feelings and got her all mad. how very sad. show me a big word i used. i wasn't aware i used any. god forbid i shouldn't recognize my audience and communicate properly. this is how i talk, deal with it.
moon_flower
07-24-2004, 05:09 AM
You definitely didn't hurt my feelings or piss me off. Sorry to dissapoint you.
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:09 AM
But would I do that? Nope.
it's just because you're a bigot, moonflower. it's okay. we forgive you.
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:11 AM
Whas it bout in the first place????
i think moon was just bored, and so was i. it's been extremely entertaining.
moon_flower
07-24-2004, 05:11 AM
What does being a bigot have to do with my not insulting homosexuals?
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:16 AM
What does being a bigot have to do with my not insulting homosexuals?
because you accept one group and hold them above reproach while unilaterally lumping another group together for your hartred, mockery and insults. bigotry.
metro
07-24-2004, 05:18 AM
you're a bigot, and so's moonflower. i've never pushed my faith on anyone. i'm a huge fan of harry potter, believe in psychics to a degree, have my own porn collection and kept a girlfriend for many years. i get annoyed at being bothered at my door by people trying to convert me to some other form or christianity, too. i just tell them to go away. you know why? because i'm a fucking libertarian. you come looking for a fight, you get one. that's what she said she wanted, which was painfully obvious and not unexpected, that's what i gave her. she's got rage. she alwways has. she takes pride in hating everyone. a tired ploy by a bored teenager. Ouch, never been called that before. I'm merely going by the majority of Christians I've come across in my life. Also what I read in the paper, see on news, etc. You guys would love the whole world to be Christian, it sickens me. You (when I say you, I mean most Christians collectively) want the laws of this country fashioned after your religion. That's fucked up, we have freedom of religion here and forcing your silly religion on everyone is not acceptable. So many Christians have a holier-than-thou attitude and are very judgemental, makes me want to barf.
I can't tell you how many times I come home to find a brochure or newletter from some religion on my door, how many Bibles people have attempted to hand to me (on a college campus of all places!), or how many people have preached at me practically frothing at the mouth.
If I was to judge, I would say you have more rage than moon.
FreakyJoeMan
07-24-2004, 05:20 AM
Okay, problem solver right here: Everybody's human, which means we ALL engage in hatred, bigotry, and all that shit. You can't section off a whole group, and say that they don't posess these characteristics, cause they do, they have to, cause they wouldn't be human without 'em. So EVERYBODY, stop bein so pissy bout it, and jus deal wit it. Though, in the whole "all christians are bigots" she's totally bullshittin.
metro
07-24-2004, 05:21 AM
everyone has engaged in speculative insults over whats going in in moonflowers life ....have any tried to explain why they believe things billions of people find incredibly bizar and totaly unsubstanciated?
I'd like to know that too http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/humm.gif
metro
07-24-2004, 05:23 AM
I'm glad to see a president that claims to be a Christian and is actually for morality. Nowadays, you only seem to see presidental candidates who claim they are religious, just to please the religious masses, but they oppose certain morals. Our fore fathers are probably turning in their graves as America becomes more and more demoralized with time.
See, this is crap. Only Christians are moral??! Fuck that. I don't need a religion to know right from wrong. I have a conscience. Can't you brain-washed sheep think for yourselves?
FreakyJoeMan
07-24-2004, 05:25 AM
"Ouch, never been called that before. I'm merely going by the majority of Christians I've come across in my life. Also what I read in the paper, see on news, etc. You guys would love the whole world to be Christian, it sickens me. You (when I say you, I mean most Christians collectively) want the laws of this country fashioned after your religion. That's fucked up, we have freedom of religion here and forcing your silly religion on everyone is not acceptable. So many Christians have a holier-than-thou attitude and are very judgemental, makes me want to barf."
Of course people think like this!! I can garuntee ya that 4 outta 5 people think that if everybody though like them, the world would be a better place! People are comfortable in uniformity, uniformity is safe. People also need somethin to tye themselves to other people, be it Christianity, or the love of Star Trek, or collectin little troll figurines. If you meet another christian, or star trek fan, or troll collecter, yer prolly gonna hit it off. People like acceptance, that's prolly one of the most basic feelins that peolple have; to be accepted for what they are.
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:27 AM
Ouch, never been called that before. I'm merely going by the majority of Christians I've come across in my life. Also what I read in the paper, see on news, etc. You guys would love the whole world to be Christian, it sickens me. You (when I say you, I mean most Christians collectively) want the laws of this country fashioned after your religion. That's fucked up, we have freedom of religion here and forcing your silly religion on everyone is not acceptable. So many Christians have a holier-than-thou attitude and are very judgemental, makes me want to barf.
I can't tell you how many times I come home to find a brochure or newletter from some religion on my door, how many Bibles people have attempted to hand to me (on a college campus of all places!), or how many people have preached at me practically frothing at the mouth.
If I was to judge, I would say you have more rage than moon.
with freedom of religion, why can't someone bring a brochure to you? they're not infringing upon your freedoms in anyway. throw it away, and tell them to shove off. i don't like being approached by strangers of any sort, christian or no. i telll them i don't have time for them and don't want to hear it. i'm not a fan of organized christianity, either. but even if every christian out there would love for you to be a christian, i don't find that insulting. i'd like everyone out there to be a libertarian, but they're not, so i deal with it. how's that harmful to you or how does that hurt you in any way?
as for all christians being pushy, it's totally incorrect, since the only christians making themselves known to you are the pushy ones. there's a huge population of christians out there that will never once make an attempt to infring upon your space and time. and you'll never know it, since they didn't bring themselves to your attention.
as for rage, i answered moon's vehemence with equal force because she said she wanted it. "it's fun" and a reaction "is all i wanted." she brought petty insults looking for petty insults. far be it for me not to indulge her. she's perfectly capable of fending for herself.
go ahead and accept that you're just as bigotted as the average fundie. you've got problems, too.
metro
07-24-2004, 05:28 AM
It is quite obvious moon is seeking attention here because she isn't getting it in her life offline.
Well, you said it, so why are you still here? Ahh yes, attention. Ugh. There is absolutely no way anyone can tell what someones life is like offline. What a cop out. This is the type of thing someone says when they cannot adequately defend themselves.
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:29 AM
"Ouch, never been called that before. I'm merely going by the majority of Christians I've come across in my life. Also what I read in the paper, see on news, etc. You guys would love the whole world to be Christian, it sickens me. You (when I say you, I mean most Christians collectively) want the laws of this country fashioned after your religion. That's fucked up, we have freedom of religion here and forcing your silly religion on everyone is not acceptable. So many Christians have a holier-than-thou attitude and are very judgemental, makes me want to barf."
Of course people think like this!! I can garuntee ya that 4 outta 5 people think that if everybody though like them, the world would be a better place! People are comfortable in uniformity, uniformity is safe. People also need somethin to tye themselves to other people, be it Christianity, or the love of Star Trek, or collectin little troll figurines. If you meet another christian, or star trek fan, or troll collecter, yer prolly gonna hit it off. People like acceptance, that's prolly one of the most basic feelins that peolple have; to be accepted for what they are.
awesome post, joeman. centered and wise. not as much fun as the rest, though. ;)
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:30 AM
Ugh. There is absolutely no way anyone can tell what someones life is like offline. What a cop out. This is the type of thing someone says when they cannot adequately defend themselves.
i pretty much just read moon's bio thingie where she said "i pretty much hate everyone." well, shit, i did when i was 17, too.
FreakyJoeMan
07-24-2004, 05:31 AM
"Our fore fathers are probably turning in their graves as America becomes more and more demoralized with time"
And fuck this shit as well! First of all, the fuckin white people who first colonized north america were seekin refuge from religious persecution! This country is the free-est on the planet, we have one of the most expansive liberty-systems in the world. The way I see it, this is great, more freedom to experiance. This is what the constitution, the bill of rights is all about. We are grantin people their, as you guys would say, their God given rights to experiance what life holds. Be it homosexuality, or athiesm, or single motherhood, or ownin a small buisness, or being on a reality show, or runnin fer president.
metro
07-24-2004, 05:34 AM
as for all christians being pushy, it's totally incorrect, since the only christians making themselves known to you are the pushy ones. there's a huge population of christians out there that will never once make an attempt to infring upon your space and time. and you'll never know it, since they didn't bring themselves to your attention. I've never been approached by anyone from any other religion. Ever. It affects many people's lives, homosexuals, scientists, etc. Give up your quest, the whole world will never adopt this religion.
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:35 AM
yeah, like my sig quote says, if democrats and republicans could read, they'd be libertarians. you can't just go re-writing the constitution and the bill of rights to justify and litigate your subjective, religious morality. there's certain things that all sane civilized people can agree with, no murder, no stealing, no beatings. it's pretty simple to me.
metro
07-24-2004, 05:39 AM
i pretty much just read moon's bio thingie where she said "i pretty much hate everyone." well, shit, i did when i was 17, too. Well you can infer things from someones bio, but it's really difficult to make clear judgements of someones life even considering their posts. But I suppose you can attack their online persona if you'd like.
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:39 AM
I've never been approached by anyone from any other religion. Ever. It affects many people's lives, homosexuals, scientists, etc. Give up your quest, the whole world will never adopt this religion.
i have no quest. i've never been a proseletyzer (sp?) or missionary. your soul is your business. i figure if someone wants to know about my faith, they'll ask me when they're ready. but at the same time, my entire concept of freedom of religion requires me to defend the rights of JW's and Mormon's and all the rest of the missionary types to go about their business. as for not being approached by people of other faiths, and people of other faiths, what about moon coming here and telling people off for daring to hold a different philosophy than her's? that doesn't strike you as an invasion? that doesn't count as a missionary? it's tantamount to some baptist fundie wierdo racing over to the gay and lesbian forum and calling them all evil.
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:41 AM
Well you can infer things from someones bio, but it's really difficult to make clear judgements of someones life even considering their posts. But I suppose you can attack their online persona if you'd like.
my online persona attacked her online persona. se calls all christians ignorant and pushy, i call all teeenagers ignorant and bratty. seems like a fair trade to me.
metro
07-24-2004, 05:47 AM
i have no quest. i've never been a proseletyzer (sp?) or missionary. your soul is your business. i figure if someone wants to know about my faith, they'll ask me when they're ready. but at the same time, my entire concept of freedom of religion requires me to defend the rights of JW's and Mormon's and all the rest of the missionary types to go about their business. as for not being approached by people of other faiths, and people of other faiths, what about moon coming here and telling people off for daring to hold a different philosophy than her's? that doesn't strike you as an invasion? that doesn't count as a missionary? it's tantamount to some baptist fundie wierdo racing over to the gay and lesbian forum and calling them all evil. Well, some Chsitians seem to have a quest, I didn't mean you specifically.
I have no problem discussing religion (or politics), I love it in fact. Just talking about it, not someone preaching to you.
Online is different too, this post can be ignored. So can gay-bashing or racist posts.
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:49 AM
you know, metro, i love discussions, too. but this started out with one girl being bratty because she was bored and wanted some fun. can you stand aside and watch some perfectly decent people being insulted and treated badly just because someone's bored? or are you gonna jump in there?
metro
07-24-2004, 05:58 AM
mynameiskc-
I have no problem with you jumping in and defending your religion. Many who responded though only attacked her personally, but said nothing to defend the religion. Her first post was not really insulting. I thought it was funny, though I don't expect you guys to. Just from my experiences with Christians, I've lost patience and think it's humorous when it's shoved back in your faces now and then. I know there are Christians out there that are nice and not assertive when it comes to religion, but I've dealt with too many who are to ignore it.
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 06:04 AM
lol. of course i attacked her personally. it was the point of the entire lesson. but like i was saying earlier, i'll bet you know quite a few christians that you would never peg as christian, because we're low key people. many of us, myself included, do not consider christianity to be the only way, rather, one fo the ways, one that makes sense to us. we're not the least bit offended by someone being and atheist or hindu or whatnot, because we understand there's a great deal about the spiritual world that we don't understand. it's okay. what i dislike intensely is people thinking that we need ANYTHING thrown BACK in our faces since we never threw anything in the first place. pick your fights, go to some fundie "i hate homos" site.
metro
07-24-2004, 06:12 AM
since we never threw anything in the first place. It's being thrown at us constantly. Well, perhaps you don't notice it and it doesn't alarm you, but I see it everywhere. I could list many personal instances, but it would take forever and no one probably wants to hear it.
moon_flower
07-24-2004, 06:12 AM
you know, metro, i love discussions, too. but this started out with one girl being bratty because she was bored and wanted some fun. can you stand aside and watch some perfectly decent people being insulted and treated badly just because someone's bored? or are you gonna jump in there?
I wasn't bored.
It's constructive criticism. Learn it, love it.
moon_flower
07-24-2004, 06:17 AM
lol. of course i attacked her personally. it was the point of the entire lesson. but like i was saying earlier, i'll bet you know quite a few christians that you would never peg as christian, because we're low key people. many of us, myself included, do not consider christianity to be the only way, rather, one fo the ways, one that makes sense to us. we're not the least bit offended by someone being and atheist or hindu or whatnot, because we understand there's a great deal about the spiritual world that we don't understand. it's okay. what i dislike intensely is people thinking that we need ANYTHING thrown BACK in our faces since we never threw anything in the first place. pick your fights, go to some fundie "i hate homos" site.
You attacked me personally because you couldn't defend what you're about. You didn't teach me a lesson.
Epiphany
07-24-2004, 08:26 AM
This isn't the eighteenth or nineteenth century, ass. The government now preaches about god to no end.
I find it amusing when people feel the need to swear to make a point.
metro
07-24-2004, 08:29 AM
I find it amusing when people feel the need to swear to make a point.
What the fuck are you talking about?
j/k http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/tongue.gif
Real American
07-24-2004, 08:45 AM
Yes, I still think she likes the attention, otherwise, she would have left this when she made her point...well, I can't even call it a point, more like a jumbled up rage of emotions.
Yes, you can see a person in the words that they write. Of course it is all speculation until you actualy meet the person, but I would have to say 95% of the time, a persons writings are a direct link to that persons mind and being.
Noone is attacking moon here. She came in here for "entertainment" and in her last posts it seems she is a little upset she didn't get what she wanted. I think it is very sad that she says she understands Christianity and yet thinks that if you don't follow the 10 commandments you will go to hell. That right there shows her ignorance.
Also, being spoiled does not mean that you get the attention you need in your life. Being spoiled means you have recieved everything you have ever wanted without having to work for it therefor allowing you to not respect anything, because you get what you want reguardless.
The more you type the more you show your ignorance. The more you type the more you show your imaturity. I am not humored by this. I think it is sad that someone has to go through life like that. Who hurt you? What happened in your life that causes you to have so much anger towards me?
OH yes, the Christain belief is not forced on you. No, forcing it on you would be putting a gun to your head and asking; "do you admit that yo uare a sinner? Do you accept Jesus into your life? Will you do the will of God?" and if you said no, pulling the trigger. The last time a Jehovas Witness came to my door, I don't recall them pointing a gun towards me. No, I recall talking with them and pulling out my Bible and pointing out things that proved their religion wrong. But nothing was forced. They gave me a mormon book, got on their bikes, and rode away. Again, moon calls us pushy because we defend our beliefs here. Once again, I didn't force her to attack me or what I believe. I didn't make her post a thread here. She did it on her own free will. She could have just as easily shut up and not said anything. I am willing to bet that if I started a thread and called it "All homosexuals are evil" she would jump in there and defend herself or her beliefs. Gues I am not allowed to huh? I am done with you God hating self worshipers. I will pray for you, I'll let God handle the rest.
moon_flower
07-24-2004, 08:49 AM
I find it amusing when people feel the need to swear to make a point.
Fuck fuck fuck. Point made?
the last time jehova's witnesses came to my door, I ran out the door right past them nekid. I was taking a shower and when I got out realized that my sun roof was down and it had started pouring rain. so, i ran down the stairs and out the door as they were about to ring the door bell. when I got back to the front steps, I said, may I help you - and they both looked at me in my birthday suit and said - we doubt you're interested.
true story
Ok carry on with your arguements folks, just figured I'd lighten the mood a little.
moon_flower
07-24-2004, 08:52 AM
Yes, I still think she likes the attention, otherwise, she would have left this when she made her point...well, I can't even call it a point, more like a jumbled up rage of emotions.
Yes, you can see a person in the words that they write. Of course it is all speculation until you actualy meet the person, but I would have to say 95% of the time, a persons writings are a direct link to that persons mind and being.
Noone is attacking moon here. She came in here for "entertainment" and in her last posts it seems she is a little upset she didn't get what she wanted. I think it is very sad that she says she understands Christianity and yet thinks that if you don't follow the 10 commandments you will go to hell. That right there shows her ignorance.
Also, being spoiled does not mean that you get the attention you need in your life. Being spoiled means you have recieved everything you have ever wanted without having to work for it therefor allowing you to not respect anything, because you get what you want reguardless.
The more you type the more you show your ignorance. The more you type the more you show your imaturity. I am not humored by this. I think it is sad that someone has to go through life like that. Who hurt you? What happened in your life that causes you to have so much anger towards me?
OH yes, the Christain belief is not forced on you. No, forcing it on you would be putting a gun to your head and asking; "do you admit that yo uare a sinner? Do you accept Jesus into your life? Will you do the will of God?" and if you said no, pulling the trigger. The last time a Jehovas Witness came to my door, I don't recall them pointing a gun towards me. No, I recall talking with them and pulling out my Bible and pointing out things that proved their religion wrong. But nothing was forced. They gave me a mormon book, got on their bikes, and rode away. Again, moon calls us pushy because we defend our beliefs here. Once again, I didn't force her to attack me or what I believe. I didn't make her post a thread here. She did it on her own free will. She could have just as easily shut up and not said anything. I am willing to bet that if I started a thread and called it "All homosexuals are evil" she would jump in there and defend herself or her beliefs. Gues I am not allowed to huh? I am done with you God hating self worshipers. I will pray for you, I'll let God handle the rest.
Why can't you shut up? You're not making a point.
moon_flower
07-24-2004, 08:53 AM
the last time jehova's witnesses came to my door, I ran out the door right past them nekid. I was taking a shower and when I got out realized that my sun roof was down and it had started pouring rain. so, i ran down the stairs and out the door as they were about to ring the door bell. when I got back to the front steps, I said, may I help you - and they both looked at me in my birthday suit and said - we doubt you're interested.
true story
Ok carry on with your arguements folks, just figured I'd lighten the mood a little.
Hahahahahaha. That's awesome.
Epiphany
07-24-2004, 10:50 AM
Why can't you shut up? You're not making a point.
Actually he was making a point. If you didn't want responses to your post, then why did you bother posting?
moon_flower
07-24-2004, 11:30 AM
Actually he was making a point. If you didn't want responses to your post, then why did you bother posting?
He's a rambling idiot.
makno
07-24-2004, 12:17 PM
i read that twice he made no point , unless your talkin about 10 commandments , and he didnt finish it thankfully wether the imaginary jesus forgives your imagined sins or the imaginary jehova crushes you in imagined jealosy and rage ....all this means nothing to people who are not sharing your phycotic delusion
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 04:56 PM
It's being thrown at us constantly. Well, perhaps you don't notice it and it doesn't alarm you, but I see it everywhere. I could list many personal instances, but it would take forever and no one probably wants to hear it.
other people cultural and philisophical beliefs are being thrown at EVERYONE by EVERYONE. the only ones you don't notice being thrown at you are the ones you agree with. someone who doesn't agree with them isn't nearly so casual about it.
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 04:58 PM
I wasn't bored.
It's constructive criticism. Learn it, love it.
you need to read up on how to have a civil discussion. perhaps with a few years time and some education, perhaps some meds, you'll be able to learn how to start a civil conversation. perhaps, also, you'll be able to learn to own up to your own bad behavior instead of blaming someone else for it.
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:01 PM
You attacked me personally because you couldn't defend what you're about. You didn't teach me a lesson.
i attacked you personally because i didn't feel the need to defend anything. but i wouldn't expect you to be able to comprehend that. you don't actually read or understand anything anyone says here, you just looked for an excuse to be nasty. once you did that, the gloves were off. you deserved every single personal attack you received. if you were a quality person genuinely coming here to discuss your lack of belief in god, you woulda got a different discussion altogether. you've never ever seen me attack someone for being an athiest or anything. but being a mean spirited twit? that makes you fair game.
Lilyrayne
07-24-2004, 05:05 PM
Ok... I think everyone needs to take a deep breath...
People are going to have their own individual beliefs. Whether or not you think that people who believe differently from you are wrong, neither of you are gonig to get anywhere by insulting each other like this. I can see a lot of things that both "sides" to this argument could have not done or done to keep the peace...
Why not just agree to disagree? The non-Christians said what they felt and the Christians said what they felt. It should have either ended there, or had a mature grown up conversation about the differenes of beliefs. There was no need for anyone to insult anyone else. Maybe an immature person started, but the supposedly "mature" people didn't do much better by responding the way that the "immature" person wanted.
No one is going to change their minds to anyone else's beliefs, especially not in THIS thread when everyone is shooting kinves from their fingers at everyone else. It doesn't matter that you feel other people's beliefs are wrong because they aren't like yours... the fact is there are going to be people in the world that believe a lot of different things than you. Do you really think that the way to prove your point or even try to change their minds is by being catty and rude, and only creating enemies of each other?
To the Christians in this thread, no wonder we have such a bad name amongst non-Christians, look at the way some of you have behaved... If I wasn't a Christian, this would make me wary of Christianity too! Especially if I didn't know what it was all about! As Christians, we are to try to be like Christ... including loving and accepting others despite their being wrong in our eyes. I saw a lot of reactions from Christians here that were anything but. There is a lot to learn about any religion, and if this is the first thing people see when they look Christianity's way, then no freakin' WONDER we get a bad rap!
The other side of the coin: As for the non-Christians in this thread, you should be ashamed of yourselves too. The same applies to you. If you think we are wrong, attacking us like this certainly isn't gonna change our minds. No wonder we think YOUR beliefs are wrong, look at the way you act! I don't know any GOOD religion that pratices intolerance of anyone, not even Chrsitianity as some of you would love to believe. I happen to know a thing or two about many other religions, and one of the most basic fundamental beliefs of most of them is love and acceptance, just like with Christianity. So you're not doing any favors for YOUR beliefs either!
This isn't even about what religion is right anymore. This has turned into a huge fight in which eveyrone is cutting everyone else down personally. This is a "Let's see who can win the insults contest" fight! It's pointless and stupid, and I can already see it leading to creating a lot of rivals on this board, and in hipforums in general, and it's really not necessary. I know that most of you, regardless of your beliefs, in your hearts don't WANT to create enemies, at least I should hope so.
I would hate to think that because of what this one thread has spiraled into, there could be uneccesary tension between the two "sides" in other related or even unrelated forums or threads... Yeah, we all believe different things and may think that other's beliefs are stupid, but this isn't the way to go about it. We can still be friends. Let go of your pride and just agree to disagree... let's not create enemies people... that isn't what this place is about.
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:07 PM
i read that twice he made no point , unless your talkin about 10 commandments , and he didnt finish it thankfully wether the imaginary jesus forgives your imagined sins or the imaginary jehova crushes you in imagined jealosy and rage ....all this means nothing to people who are not sharing your phycotic delusion
there were two points being made there for anyone not so angry about the entire concept of this "delusion" to read it would notice. the first being the she claims to understand the christian faith, but still thinks that if you don't follow the 10 commandments, you're still going to hell. the second being that no one's holding a gun to your head and forcing you to convert.
i suppose another good point would be, if you've really got a problem with those damned missionaries, tell them to fuck off! word gets around and they don't bother you any more. my house hasn't been attacked by missionaries in a couple years.
mynameiskc
07-24-2004, 05:27 PM
and bree, i get your point. that's because you're a sweetheart. but i will never be albe to sit back and let people be attacked by someone who just wants to hurt people's feeling because it's fun. i've come here and read all sorts of discussions that were reallly great and thought provoking, especially in the agnosticism and atheism board. have you ever once seen me attack someone for not believing as i do? of course not, because that doesn't bother me. but the only thing nastiness understands is nastiness. moon wanted a fight, she got one. i'm kc, i'm not jesus.
but don't worry, i've never been the sort to stalk people across the forums. my disagreements stay where they start. i'll still enjoy metro and makno, and moon's sick and twisted sense of humor will still make me chuckle cringingly.
Real American
07-24-2004, 07:44 PM
Sorry bree, but I will not back down just to make someone's life easier. I did not start this thread. I simply took my intelect and put it towards her anger. As for the others that want to join in on the attack, I find them as just more sand paper in my life. I start out as a rough piece of wood, through God and His plan, the people and things that come into my life smooth out the rough edges of me to make me a better person. I do not agree to disagree. She came in here for attention and to start a fight. Obviously the roles have been reversed on her as her comments have become shorter everytime. It is obvious to me that she no longer has anything inteligent to say and is just grasping at whatever her feeble mind can hold onto. I repeat, I will not back down for the sake of someone's stupidity.
metro
07-24-2004, 09:19 PM
No one is going to change their minds to anyone else's beliefs, especially not in THIS thread when everyone is shooting kinves from their fingers at everyone else. It doesn't matter that you feel other people's beliefs are wrong because they aren't like yours... the fact is there are going to be people in the world that believe a lot of different things than you. Do you really think that the way to prove your point or even try to change their minds is by being catty and rude, and only creating enemies of each other? There seems to be a lot more Christians who want to convert people to their religion than atheists converting Christians to theirs.
To the Christians in this thread, no wonder we have such a bad name amongst non-Christians, look at the way some of you have behaved... If I wasn't a Christian, this would make me wary of Christianity too! Especially if I didn't know what it was all about! As Christians, we are to try to be like Christ... including loving and accepting others despite their being wrong in our eyes. I saw a lot of reactions from Christians here that were anything but. There is a lot to learn about any religion, and if this is the first thing people see when they look Christianity's way, then no freakin' WONDER we get a bad rap! No, I assure you that you guys don't have a bad rap because of your behavior in this thread. It's because so many of you press your religion on others and are trying to adhere our constitution (the U.S.'s) to your religion and that's wrong.
The other side of the coin: As for the non-Christians in this thread, you should be ashamed of yourselves too. The same applies to you. If you think we are wrong, attacking us like this certainly isn't gonna change our minds. No wonder we think YOUR beliefs are wrong, look at the way you act! I don't know any GOOD religion that pratices intolerance of anyone, not even Chrsitianity as some of you would love to believe. I happen to know a thing or two about many other religions, and one of the most basic fundamental beliefs of most of them is love and acceptance, just like with Christianity. So you're not doing any favors for YOUR beliefs either! I'm not trying to change anyone's mind. I love and accept unless people give me a reason not to. I don't dislike someone simply because they are Christian. You can't judge someone based on their behavior in one thread on an online forum.
I can already see it leading to creating a lot of rivals on this board, and in hipforums in general, and it's really not necessary. I know that most of you, regardless of your beliefs, in your hearts don't WANT to create enemies, at least I should hope so.
I would hate to think that because of what this one thread has spiraled into, there could be uneccesary tension between the two "sides" in other related or even unrelated forums or threads... Yeah, we all believe different things and may think that other's beliefs are stupid, but this isn't the way to go about it. We can still be friends. Let go of your pride and just agree to disagree... let's not create enemies people... that isn't what this place is about. I absolutely do not hold grudges. I can have a venomous online "fight", but I don't hold it against that person. I enjoy debate, probably too much. I know some of my posts are abrasive, but it doesn't mean I hate you or whatever. I like hearing from the other side, whether it be religion, politics or whatever. Tension dissolves quickly for me and I have no pride here.http://www.hipforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif
moon_flower
07-24-2004, 09:59 PM
KC, I read and understood everyone's posts. I don't need to read up on how to have a civil conversation. I know how. I'm not attacking anyone personally. You are. Perhaps you should read up on how to have a civilized conversation.
moon_flower
07-24-2004, 10:03 PM
Sorry bree, but I will not back down just to make someone's life easier. I did not start this thread. I simply took my intelect and put it towards her anger. As for the others that want to join in on the attack, I find them as just more sand paper in my life. I start out as a rough piece of wood, through God and His plan, the people and things that come into my life smooth out the rough edges of me to make me a better person. I do not agree to disagree. She came in here for attention and to start a fight. Obviously the roles have been reversed on her as her comments have become shorter everytime. It is obvious to me that she no longer has anything inteligent to say and is just grasping at whatever her feeble mind can hold onto. I repeat, I will not back down for the sake of someone's stupidity.Again, I don't have anger. Can you prove to me that this thread was started out of rage or anger? I don't think you can.
I didn't come in here for attention or to start a fight. I came in here hoping to find some intelligent people. Obviously, this was the wrong place. Besides KC, none of you have even remotely touched the subject. (Opposition)
My comments have become shorter every time because you rambling idiots all say the same things.
You do not have to back down for someone's stupidity. Back down for your own stupidity.
moon_flower
07-24-2004, 10:09 PM
I would hate to think that because of what this one thread has spiraled into, there could be uneccesary tension between the two "sides" in other related or even unrelated forums or threads... Yeah, we all believe different things and may think that other's beliefs are stupid, but this isn't the way to go about it. We can still be friends. Let go of your pride and just agree to disagree... let's not create enemies people... that isn't what this place is about.I don't hold grudges against anyone who's posted here. What is said here, stays here.
TeddyBoy
07-24-2004, 10:22 PM
I am deep into Hinduism. It's very intelligent religion. I mean Bhagavad Gita, meditation. Is ther anybody who#s into it too.
and meantime I got some growing interest to Rastafari religion. But there s almost no information about Rastafari Teaching. I ve got only Bob Marley lyrics and a picture of Selasi, but I think it s more than enough to start, isn#t it?:)
What does this have to do with YOU being a pushy asshole? Oh yes, you're trying to make a point.
My point is: Shut up. You don't know what you're talking about. You have just again, said something that has nothing to do with what I am talking about.
Your point is shut up?
loving the insults! keep 'em coming....hey guys?! shall i get in the popcorn?
roly.xxx
the last time jehova's witnesses came to my door, I ran out the door right past them nekid. I was taking a shower and when I got out realized that my sun roof was down and it had started pouring rain. so, i ran down the stairs and out the door as they were about to ring the door bell. when I got back to the front steps, I said, may I help you - and they both looked at me in my birthday suit and said - we doubt you're interested.
true story
Ok carry on with your arguements folks, just figured I'd lighten the mood a little.
thats hilarious! nice! :D
roly.xxx
mynameiskc
07-25-2004, 03:30 AM
KC, I read and understood everyone's posts. I don't need to read up on how to have a civil conversation. I know how. I'm not attacking anyone personally. You are. Perhaps you should read up on how to have a civilized conversation.
you're so totally in denial. that's fine. have a nice swim.
mynameiskc
07-25-2004, 03:31 AM
on a side note, i had a couple boys come to my door, mormons. they woke up my baby, which really pissed me off. when i answered the door, and they started their schpeil, i told them that my daughter was the second coming, and that she'd be coming to their door as soon as she could walk. i've been blacklisted ever since.
seamonster66
07-25-2004, 11:52 AM
awesome fight
go christian defenders vs haters
eradicate and terminate and enunciate
mynameiskc
07-25-2004, 06:34 PM
it was a good time. i hadn't had a good childish bicker in quite a while. had a lot to get off my back. i feel like i've lost 10 pounds.
seamonster66
07-25-2004, 10:06 PM
whats religion for, if not for helping you lose weight
PRAISE JESUS, ALLAH, BUDDAH, and the others
moon_flower
07-26-2004, 04:11 AM
you're so totally in denial. that's fine. have a nice swim.
No. I'm not.
:)
mynameiskc
07-26-2004, 06:31 PM
Are Too! Are Too! Are Too! Are Too! Times Infiniti Plus One! ;)
moon_flower
07-26-2004, 07:33 PM
Am not! Am not! Am not! Am not! Times infinity plus two!:)
Varuna
07-26-2004, 08:32 PM
Your religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of 10 things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these 10 things he has a special place full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry for ever and ever until the end of time...but he loves you.
How do you feel about that?
So, what does your religion teach you?
mynameiskc
07-26-2004, 09:19 PM
Am not! Am not! Am not! Am not! Times infinity plus two!:)
yer a stinkibutt flathead.
moon_flower
07-26-2004, 10:30 PM
yer a stinkibutt flathead.
You're a big smelly doodiehead. :H
mynameiskc
07-27-2004, 01:22 AM
you eat farts.
moon_flower
07-27-2004, 01:33 AM
I can't help it. I love them to death, scabeater.
mynameiskc
07-27-2004, 01:41 AM
i can't resist the crunch! nose-picker. you eat boogers.
FreakyJoeMan
07-27-2004, 01:46 AM
Stop fightin you two! Before I thwack ya upside yer heads witha rolled up magazine!
moon_flower
07-27-2004, 03:16 AM
I like the salty flavor!
JoeMan, if you hit me with a rolled up paper, I'll cut your balls off.
mynameiskc
07-27-2004, 04:04 AM
Stop fightin you two! Before I thwack ya upside yer heads witha rolled up magazine!
which mag? i bite, you mop-head! ;)
moon_flower
07-27-2004, 04:18 AM
If it's playboy or hustler, I might let you hit me with it, so long as I can have it when you're done hitting me.
Shut up you cooter-cheese eater.
mynameiskc
07-27-2004, 04:34 AM
moon can have the playboy, i want the hustler, as long as the pages aren't stuck together.
crust-face.
moon_flower
07-27-2004, 04:50 AM
They are stuck together, that's the only pussy JoeMan can get.
Pussy-face.
Christianwriter
07-27-2004, 06:42 AM
Your religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of 10 things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these 10 things he has a special place full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry for ever and ever until the end of time...but he loves you.
How do you feel about that?
From a Christian's viewpoint, I'll explain.
God is not an "invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do." God is a supreme being and well, He does watch us but He gives us free will. In other words, He didn't create us to be complete robots. He created us to serve Him and to have a better life for ourselves.
God loves us and DOES NOT WANT us to burn in hell forever. That's why He gives us so many chances to accept Him. You wonder why a loving God "sends" people to hell?
God doesn't send people to hell; people send themselves there because they rejected Him. To find more answers to your questions, go here --->http://www.christiananswers.net/menu-at1.html.
CW
moon_flower
07-27-2004, 07:19 AM
From a Christian's viewpoint, I'll explain.
God is not an "invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do." God is a supreme being and well, He does watch us but He gives us free will. In other words, He didn't create us to be complete robots. He created us to serve Him and to have a better life for ourselves.So, you can see God?
God loves us and DOES NOT WANT us to burn in hell forever. That's why He gives us so many chances to accept Him. You wonder why a loving God "sends" people to hell?[/QUOTRE]
I wonder why, if your God wanted you to be with him, why he would set such ignorant limitations on what you can and cannot do. He's so jealous and unforgiving, why chance setting those rules.
[QUOTE]God doesn't send people to hell; people send themselves there because they rejected Him. To find more answers to your questions, go here --->http://www.christiananswers.net/menu-at1.html.
CWNo, God sends them to hell. I know people who believe don't die and go "Oh, I think I'd like to send myself to hell, sorry God."
seamonster66
07-27-2004, 07:22 AM
See moon flower, thats what so awesome about Christians, they "know" unknowable things, they are just superior people who have believed exactly what they were taught from day 1, never questioned it......because they can guarantee it is fact somehow.
Christianwriter
07-27-2004, 07:32 AM
See moon flower, thats what so awesome about Christians, they "know" unknowable things, they are just superior people who have believed exactly what they were taught from day 1, never questioned it......because they can guarantee it is fact somehow.
Trust me, I've questioned scripture before. I've had my doubts. And I don't claim to be "superior," like you say. I don't claim to know every fact about the Bible.
But about the Bible being factual. You might want to check up on www.christiananswers.net., www.icr.org., or www.drdino.com. They've got good info. on the Christian faith, science, religion, etc. Since I don't know everything, I'm directing you to something that might answer questions.
A good book to read would be C.S. Lewis' "Mere Christianity." It's a little complicated but it should help you out.
CW
P.S. No one can see God but we can all see His creation...the planet earth :)
seamonster66
07-27-2004, 07:37 AM
Tell me this Christian writer, what is the difference between someone who was raised a strict muslim, hindu, buddhist, or Christian. they all believe that they are reading the word of god, do you think that the others are damned because they believe something different than you.
What if they were never even exposed to Christianity, would they go to hell?
Is it deserving that just because someone doesn't believe a revised text dating back thousands of years to be the word of god, that they should go to hell?
What if they lead a perfectly moral life without any religion, should they be damned because they didn't believe a rather far fetched story?
Christianity is simply base on fear.
Don't get me wrong, I think there are benefits from studying it, and i agree with the 10 commandments and treating people with compassion but......
To be a bible literalist seems to be like being mentally ill, with no perspective whatsoever of the rest of the world.
moon_flower
07-27-2004, 07:57 AM
See moon flower, thats what so awesome about Christians, they "know" unknowable things, they are just superior people who have believed exactly what they were taught from day 1, never questioned it......because they can guarantee it is fact somehow.
Oh, yes. Thank you, once again, seamonster, for letting me in on these 'gifts' of one such group of people. :)
cerridwen
07-27-2004, 03:52 PM
Your religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of 10 things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these 10 things he has a special place full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry for ever and ever until the end of time...but he loves you.
A lot of religions are like that... point being?
barefootnikki
07-27-2004, 04:16 PM
You people fight evolution being taught in schools, pornography, Harry Potter!!! and all kinds of other freedoms.
"You people".... i'm not even all the way thru this thread and i've seen it 3 times now (2 anti-Christian, 1 Christian). You people. One of the most dividing phrases ever.
As a side note (for this quote from Metro)... since i am *Christian* i guess i am one of "you people" but i eagerly await each HP book and am always telling others about them, i like porn, and i sure as shit don't fight revolution being taught. So, for this "you people" you are way off. Yes, there are all types of people in the world and that includes Christians. Different people, different views, diff likes and dislikes... blah blah blah.
peace
barefootnikki
mynameiskc
07-27-2004, 05:47 PM
Tell me this Christian writer, what is the difference between someone who was raised a strict muslim, hindu, buddhist, or Christian. they all believe that they are reading the word of god, do you think that the others are damned because they believe something different than you.
-there's a scripture where christ makes mention of being weighed on your knowledge. sounds fair to me. if you're raised in some faith that refutes christianity, well, shit, man, wouldn't be fair to judge you on that, now would it? i don't think that'll happen.
What if they were never even exposed to Christianity, would they go to hell?
Is it deserving that just because someone doesn't believe a revised text dating back thousands of years to be the word of god, that they should go to hell?
-see above.
What if they lead a perfectly moral life without any religion, should they be damned because they didn't believe a rather far fetched story?
Christianity is simply base on fear.
Don't get me wrong, I think there are benefits from studying it, and i agree with the 10 commandments and treating people with compassion but......
To be a bible literalist seems to be like being mentally ill, with no perspective whatsoever of the rest of the world.
there's also my understanding of hell merely being death, a seperation from god. not some fiery torturous torment. i rather like the idea of purgatory. i mean, honestly, if you've got a kid in your house actively bringing the others down, do you keep them around? or do you kick their loser violent ass out?
barefootnikki
07-27-2004, 08:42 PM
i mean, honestly, if you've got a kid in your house actively bringing the others down, do you keep them around? or do you kick their loser violent ass out?
You would kick your own kid out??
Kharakov
07-27-2004, 09:39 PM
Tell me this Christian writer, what is the difference between someone who was raised a strict muslim, hindu, buddhist, or Christian. they all believe that they are reading the word of god, do you think that the others are damned because they believe something different than you. As long as the person knows that their path was created for them by God they are gonna be all right- they should be able to acknowledge that the other paths were created by God as well.
What if they were never even exposed to Christianity, would they go to hell? I have been to hell and it was a purifying experience. There is a reason that there are preachers out there who say everyone will go to hell.
What if they lead a perfectly moral life without any religion, should they be damned because they didn't believe a rather far fetched story? It's more of a childish guilty feeling than anything else. You just feel like you had all these chances to be sweet to someone who cared so much for you and you instead denied that they existed or were taking care of you so you damn yourself... until you realize the foolishness of your actions and happily run back to your creator.
Christianity is simply base on fear. Fear of love lost.
To be a bible literalist seems to be like being mentally ill, with no perspective whatsoever of the rest of the world. Or the 'rest of the world' is mentally ill and has turned away from heaven and God is patiently guiding people back into a relationship with God.
seamonster66
07-27-2004, 09:40 PM
Stupid answers to my questions, if your god denies entry into heaven to good people, then fuck your god.
BlackBillBlake
07-27-2004, 09:59 PM
It's easy to say 'Christianity is based on fear''. And just as easy to say 'Christianity is based on hope'.
Christian mystics in past ages claimed the basis of their Christianity was experience of non-ordinary states of being.
Thats really of more interest.
Kharakov
07-27-2004, 10:19 PM
Stupid answers to my questions,Your lack of understanding shows.
if your god denies entry into heaven to good peopleDid I say that?
, then fuck your god.I would if I could.
Stupid answers to my questions, if your god denies entry into heaven to good people, then fuck your god.
God dictates what is good. We were created by him therefore we are his. He will only deny people who deny him. God does not deny entrance to heaven to good people. He is just and fair. And it is very offensive to swear against someones deity. This is only my opinion.
roly.xxx
seamonster66
07-27-2004, 11:44 PM
you are not responding to my questions
your god is petty, if two people had led the exact same life only one believed in jesus and the other was agnostic, believing in something but not sure what, your god would deny the one who was unsure while letting the other one in.
that is moronic.
Even better
If one christian sinned and repented, and a non-christian led a perfectly moral life, then the sinner would get in and the non-sinner wouldn't.
What a load of shit that religion is, its divisive, its based on fear, and most of all it's primitive.
What should matter is strictly how good a person is, end of story.
moon_flower
07-28-2004, 12:55 AM
A lot of religions are like that... point being?
Name them.
Christianwriter
07-28-2004, 04:03 AM
you are not responding to my questions
your god is petty, if two people had led the exact same life only one believed in jesus and the other was agnostic, believing in something but not sure what, your god would deny the one who was unsure while letting the other one in.
that is moronic.
Even better
If one christian sinned and repented, and a non-christian led a perfectly moral life, then the sinner would get in and the non-sinner wouldn't.