Just A Note To All

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
However, people have been hurt by non-Christians too. The world we live in is known in Buddhism as the Saha world (world of suffering). We cannot escape this suffering; all we can do is learn to have power over suffering.

Originally posted by Nellinator
Actually, I was referring to certain people on this forum. I think that some of them are obvious, others have said so outright. I think that sometimes an apology on behalf of Christianity is in order as people often feel it is the religion that is persecuting them, not the followers. The message of love is always a good thing too.

My thoughts exactly - it's hard to tell if some of the apologies given on here are genuine or not. Many of the posters on KMC are obvious *non-christian* socks - attempting to play the ol "Christians are responsable for all the problems in the world" speel.

Wasn't really sure myself if that apology was a genuine one - but what the hey, you gotta give everyone the benefit of the doubt, after all - I'm certain we will all be needing *grace* at some point in this life..😉

Oh no, not the grace thingie again.........

Originally posted by debbiejo
Oh no, not the grace thingie again.........

Amaaaaziing Grace how sweeeet the souund that saaaaved a wretch like me....I once waaas losst but now I'm found, was blind..but nowww I seee. Amen. 🙂

Originally posted by usagi_yojimbo
Amaaaaziing Grace how sweeeet the souund that saaaaved a wretch like me....I once waaas losst but now I'm found, was blind..but nowww I seee. Amen. 🙂

Usagi, give up already. People are liking you just as much as they like JIA

Grace = unmerited favor....A favor for what? For being created just the way I am and calling it a flaw then sending me to hells kitchen to slave over McDonald's burger flipping for ever and ever with Gandhi?? Having lots of sex and drinking drinks with slices of fruit in them.....popping out babies like little -->🐰 🐰

Ohhhh those are demons........baby demons..........Aren't they cute?? 😊

DEMONS are DELICIOUS droolio

You're not supposed to eat them!! 😠

Originally posted by Lord Urizen
DEMONS are DELICIOUS droolio

Originally posted by marcu
It seems to me that using quotes from the bible in terms of discussion with people (other than christians) does not seem to hold much water. Which i suppose makes sense, cause if you don't have faith in God or the bible, then why would quoting from it help any. So, my question is, what approach would hold water with those of you who are not Christians here? Just wondering! 😕

Storm said this numerous times, so lets repeat again -

For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who do not believe, no proof is possible.

Originally posted by Lord Urizen
My favorite Christian is Mother Teresa

I wondor why Christianity doesn't follow her example 🙁

Mother Teressa was a hypocritical and horrible woman. She glorified suffering and poverty, but when she needed the treatment, all the best care was provided.

Originally posted by lil bitchiness
Mother Teressa was a hypocritical and horrible woman. She glorified suffering and poverty, but when she needed the treatment, all the best care was provided.

Only God knows the intentions of her heart, but I do know how simple it is - for one to get caught up in the works, and forget about how salvation is dependant upon Christ alone. I sincerely hope that a woman who did so much for other people, didn't forget this simple(however often times forgotten) principle.

Originally posted by marcu
It seems to me that using quotes from the bible in terms of discussion with people (other than christians) does not seem to hold much water. Which i suppose makes sense, cause if you don't have faith in God or the bible, then why would quoting from it help any. So, my question is, what approach would hold water with those of you who are not Christians here? Just wondering! 😕

Originally posted by lil bitchiness
Mother Teressa was a hypocritical and horrible woman. She glorified suffering and poverty, but when she needed the treatment, all the best care was provided.

What the hell are you talking about ?

She didn't glorify anything....she aimed to help people who suffered and were impoverous, and helped them she did.

Originally posted by debbiejo
You're not supposed to eat them!! 😠

😮

Originally posted by Lord Urizen
What the hell are you talking about ?

She didn't glorify anything....she aimed to help people who suffered and were impoverous, and helped them she did.

What the?

Is this one of those things where people are gonna talk about something based on what they VAGUELY know?

If so, please don't bother.

First motive -

Mother Teresa's stated motive for the work is that of proselytization for religious fundamentalism, for the most extreme interpretation of Catholic doctrine. Do you think multiplying is the answer? Overpopulation and lack of condoms spreading AIDS? No.
Well Mother Teresa's motive lies in exactly that.

Second practice -

She had taken money - over a million dollars - from Charles Keating, the Lincoln Savings and Loans swindler, even though it had been shown to her that the money was stolen.

Second, she has been an ally of the most reactionary forces in India and in many other countries.

Thirdly- she has campaigned to prevent Ireland from ceasing to be the only country in Europe with a constitutional ban on divorce.

I mean wtf?!

She did glorify suffering and poverty. She thought suffering is good, and she doesn't use pain relievers in her clinics and so forth.

One of the most salient examples of people's willingness to believe anything if it is garbed in the appearance of holiness is the uncritical acceptance of the idea of Mother Teresa.

She was a horrible hypocrite!

Originally posted by lil bitchiness
What the?

Is this one of those things where people are gonna talk about something based on what they VAGUELY know?

If so, please don't bother.

First motive -

Mother Teresa's stated motive for the work is that of proselytization for religious fundamentalism, for the most extreme interpretation of Catholic doctrine. Do you think multiplying is the answer? Overpopulation and lack of condoms spreading AIDS? No.
Well Mother Teresa's motive lies in exactly that.

Second practice -

She had taken money - over a million dollars - from Charles Keating, the Lincoln Savings and Loans swindler, even though it had been shown to her that the money was stolen.

Second, she has been an ally of the most reactionary forces in India and in many other countries.

Thirdly- she has campaigned to prevent Ireland from ceasing to be the only country in Europe with a constitutional ban on divorce.

I mean wtf?!

She did glorify suffering and poverty. She thought suffering is good, and she doesn't use pain relievers in her clinics and so forth.

One of the most salient examples of people's willingness to believe anything if it is garbed in the appearance of holiness is the uncritical acceptance of the idea of Mother Teresa.

She was a horrible hypocrite!

Those are QUITE the accusations....I assume you have proof for all of this ?

Originally posted by Lord Urizen
Those are QUITE the accusations....I assume you have proof for all of this ?

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The Catholic Church is extremely corrupt - and I would not be the slightest bit surprised if Lil B's words carried truth. I'll have to study a bit on what she's posted - however, I must admit I was always under the impression that Mother Theresa was a fairly decent woman.

Despite what she has done(or what anyone has done for that matter), the intentions of her heart, as well as her acceptance of Christ being her Lord and Saviour, and the repentance of any sins she's commited - is the *only* determining factor regarding her *sainthood*(at least before God).

ANY beurcratic institution has some degree of corruption.

Anyone with half a brain can see that.