Originally posted by Symmetric Chaos
They're an extremist Christian sect that believes (among other things) that our soldiers only die because we've failed to properly persecute gay people.
OHHH!!!! 😠 You see, it's people like that that get me sooo angry because they lead people away from the true aspects of the Bible and what God is really all about. They take things out of context and, I agree with you on this that they are totally radical. I, on the other hand am not that way. In no way do I condone the gay and/or lesbian lifestyle but I don't hate the person. I just don't like the way they live and niether does God, but He doesn't tell us to persecute them. In fact, He wants us to love them (in a christian, brotherly or sisterly way) and set the example of a true christian for them, not shove "religion" in thier faces. Set the example with you life because your life says enough without you saying hurful things to push them away...
Originally posted by pridemorekatie
OHHH!!!! 😠 You see, it's people like that that get me sooo angry because they lead people away from the true aspects of the Bible and what God is really all about. They take things out of context and, I agree with you on this that they are totally radical. I, on the other hand am not that way. In no way do I condone the gay and/or lesbian lifestyle but I don't hate the person. I just don't like the way they live and niether does God, but He doesn't tell us to persecute them. In fact, He wants us to love them (in a christian, brotherly or sisterly way) and set the example of a true christian for them, not shove "religion" in thier faces. Set the example with you life because your life says enough without you saying hurful things to push them away...
The problem is, they don't much like you ether. 😉 They consider people who are not part of the "true" church to me ponds of the devil. You and I (a Buddhist) are considered in the same group. In many ways, I am not talking about you.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
The problem is, they don't much like you ether. 😉 They consider people who are not part of the "true" church to me ponds of the devil. You and I (a Buddhist) are considered in the same group. In many ways, I am not talking about you.
I know this and it makes me angry to think that they think that way. But when you say, "I am not talking about you." what are you meaning?
Originally posted by pridemorekatie
There is but, I see you don't think so...why not?
A more reveling question is why do you believe there is? Asked the wild free bird to the bird in the cage.
Originally posted by pridemorekatie
I know this and it makes me angry to think that they think that way. But when you say, "I am not talking about you." what are you meaning?
I mean, you appear to be reasonable. You wouldn’t pass judgment on someone you know nothing about, or would you? Maybe I was wrong. Maybe you have more in common with the Christian extremists that we are talking about.
Originally posted by Symmetric ChaosYou keep undercutting me because you use child labor. 😠
Don't be fooled people! Right now I have a specially salvation offer ready for a limited time. For just three easy payments of 3.99 (plus 2.95 shipping and handling; void where prohibited) your eternal salvation an be assured.
Originally posted by Shakyamunison
A more reveling question is why do you believe there is? Asked the wild free bird to the bird in the cage.Because my friend, I read my KJV Bible, in that Bible it talks about Hell. I wouldn't want to go to a place where there is eternal flame, weeping and gnashing of teeth...would you?
I mean, you appear to be reasonable. You wouldn’t pass judgment on someone you know nothing about, or would you? Maybe I was wrong. Maybe you have more in common with the Christian extremists that we are talking about.
I am quite reasonable, I am not an extremist in the sense of which you're speaking. I won't move from my beliefs BUT, I won't force mine on you. If you have your own, I understand. I have my own too, I can respect that.
Originally posted by pridemorekatie10% is a pretty big number 😉
I agree with you! Alot of evangelists are like this...but not all. A lot of apples are good but not all you see? You can't judge one hundred by ten can you?
I can't judge them but I can judge the hundreds of thousands that send the $20 thinking that it will save them.
Originally posted by Grand-Moff-Gav
So how do you "know" God isn't real?
The idea that the Christian god is not real is the starting point, and you have to show that he is real. The reason for this is because over time there have been many gods that have come and gone. It is more likely that the Christian god is just another man made god like the Greek gods of the past.
Originally posted by Bada's Palin
I don't.But I know that he doesn't speak directly to me.
Do you want a relationship with God? We come to God by faith in His Son Jesus Christ. Once we have done this first then we can communicate with God. God will talk with you but not necessarily in the manner that you expect.