This_person
Well-Known Member
ok.
Afterlife?
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pixiegirl
Cleopatra Jones
Christians by choosing to be Christian choose to hold themselves to a higher standard than an atheist because of their belief and faith. I wasn't giving anyone a pass, I was calling a spade a spade. I expect atheists to speak out against faith (I live with one); I expect Christians to practice what they preach. You can keep your apology because it really wasn't one; just your shallow attempt to make yourself feel better for offending me. I'd have to care about your opinion of me to be offended. I'm secure enough with myself and my faith that I'm seriously not looking for your approval.
pixiegirl
Cleopatra Jones
I certainly don't need YOUR sympathy so you can keep it and use on it someone else you feel needs it.
What church do you attend if you don't mind? I'd like to make sure I steer way clear of your flavor of faith.
This_person
Well-Known Member
so, you were judging Psy's judgement?
You can keep your apology because it really wasn't one; just your shallow attempt to make yourself feel better for offending me. I'd have to care about your opinion of me to be offended. I'm secure enough with myself and my faith that I'm seriously not looking for your approval.
Gotcha I offered no apology to keep, and I didn't offend you. If you were offended, that's your deal.
This_person
Well-Known Member
I mind
pixiegirl
Cleopatra Jones
Are you really this stupid or just a douche?so, you were judging Psy's judgement?
I offered no apology to keep, and I didn't offend you. If you were offended, that's your deal.
I don't claim to be a holier than thou Christian that's hell bent on judging other people. I'm not held to that standard by anything other than myself. I didn't judge him; I called him out for behaving against his Christian teachings. Why say you believe it if you don't believe it enough to PRACTICE it?
pixiegirl
Cleopatra Jones
I would too if I acted like you do. You're probably an embarrassment to your church if not your faith all together.
This_person
Well-Known Member
so do you believe it enough to practice it - as in loving thy neighbor as thyself (do you think of yourself as stupid or a douche)? (not judging, just calling you out)
This_person
Well-Known Member
Yep, you've got it.....I would too if I acted like you do. You're probably an embarrassment to your church if not your faith all together.
pixiegirl
Cleopatra Jones
I never said I did and if you'd have read what I wrote before spouting off like an idiot then you'd see that I clearly stated that I don't believe the same things as Christians. I believe that I am human, I am fallible and just as capable as you are of being stupid and/or a douche; just not in this case as you are.
This_person
Well-Known Member
Sounds like ou'd have no problem avoiding my church thenI never said I did and if you'd have read what I wrote before spouting off like an idiot then you'd see that I clearly stated that I don't believe the same things as Christians. I believe that I am human, I am fallible and just as capable as you are of being stupid and/or a douche; just not in this case as you are.
pixiegirl
Cleopatra Jones
Judgmental know it all #######s such as yourself are what drove me away from organized religion in the first place. Good job on keeping up the Lord's work!
PsyOps
Pixelated
No matter what people say, no matter what they do, regardless of their faith God is still God. It should be God that attracts you, not a person. If you are looking to people to determine your belief in God then you are going to be disappointed.Judgmental know it all #######s such as yourself are what drove me away from organized religion in the first place. Good job on keeping up the Lord's work!
camily
Peace
Two of my three have already gone forward and accepted Jesus into their hearts and have been baptized and the youngest is only 5 so I don't have to worry about that. The older two go on mission trips, and are very active in the youth group at church. Also, I am raising my children the best I can according to the Bible. This is my job and I'm doing it. My children are christians and will defend their beliefs and God to anyone. So far so good, but thanks for your concern.I'm glad to know that you won't GAF about your own children anymore if they happen to go to hell.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
Radiant1
Soul Probe
I've only skimmed through this thread so I apologize if I'm repeating or missing something.
I think Heaven is not necessarily a place, but a state of being. I don't think we will forget our loved ones, but we will view them in light of agape love instead of the philia- or eros-type of love that we have for them now.
ItalianScallion
Harley Rider
But isn't this what ALL unbelievers do?
When the law is passed that we can't speak out against gays anymore, I'm sure they will pass a law that people can't speak out against Christians anymore, right?? It's only fair....oh yeah, anti-Christians aren't fair about anything.
B
Beaver-Cleaver
Guest
He's both.
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Starman3000m
New Member
Hi pixiegirl. What you have stated (above) is exactly how many people feel in the fact that they have a sense of awareness that "God" exists somewhere in this great universe. However, although they have that inner sense that there is some kind of "Higher Power" , there is still the question of who or what God may be. They really don't know God but they believe He exists.
You mention that in your perception, the God you believe in is "similar" to the Christian or Jewish God. That is a good start because I believe it is God who is reaching to you - for you to know of His existence and for you to know who He really is. That's how God works; He reaches out to reveal Himself to anyone who is sincere in wanting to know Him:
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. (Proverbs 8:17)
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13)
All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. (John 6:37)
Indeed, God has given us human feelings and also an inner sense of spirituality through which He is able to relate with us and we with Him. Some people have described that they have an empty and lonely feeling within their soul. Even though everything may be going just right on the outside, deep inside they still feel that there is something missing and questions that need answering about God. That is how many people begin their journey in search for the God that they believe exists while yet others reject the possibility of God's existence and want nothing to do with any idea of a Supreme Deity. Herein is the deciding point (without being judgmental) and that is if God really does exist, as you believe, then the fate of those who totally reject God is pretty much answered.
Exactly, pixiegirl, and that is a good time to reflect upon life, the future and upon trusting all cares to a Higher Power who is able to see us through all kinds of trials and tribulations that we may face. The God of the Judeo-Christian faith is that Higher Power and is the God of all mankind who desires for all to trust and know Him on a personal basis. He is the God who hears and answers prayers when we call upon Him for help and it is through the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth that we can know what God is really like:
In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. (Psalm 62:7)
This_person
Well-Known Member
so you judge atheists against their standards (none), Christians against Christian standards (even though you don't follow them), and then admonish the ChristiansJudgmental know it all #######s such as yourself are what drove me away from organized religion in the first place. Good job on keeping up the Lord's work!
and I have judged no one, but i am the judgemental one?Please, seek a clue.