A post from "Jesusland" - Page 6

estranged4life · #76 11-08-2004, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

That's assuming that I believe Christ existed.

he was on at the very end of the South Park Christmas episode singing "Happy Birthday to me"...And let's not forget the time he beat Satan in the boxing match and only 1 person in South Park bet money on Jesus to actually win (That's right...Satan!!! Threw the fight and cashed in big time)

Brian "Jesus hates me, this I know...because the burning Biblical Shrub told me so..." j.

strandinthewind · #77 11-08-2004, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

right on....seriously though - sucks that even within different religions there is such hostility ya know? It's not enough that I'm a faithful person? That's why I just decided to do what's right for me and not let others get to me...

Jason -I know you were stating doctrine...but generally (at least where I'm from) there's beginning to be a disconnect with many aspects of official church doctrine and teachings....which I think is GREAT - such an antiquated system as I said earlier...

I know - I was just saying, etc.

I think the Catholic Church does not even see this as a problem. The Church tends to look at things not in real time. I mean it views things in centuries and probably considers this acceptable behaviour that will not and cannot harm it as long as the flock remains in tact. BTW - the Catholic Church is fascinating to me - can ya tell

Johnny Stew · #78 11-08-2004, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

right on....seriously though - sucks that even within different religions there is such hostility ya know? It's not enough that I'm a faithful person? That's why I just decided to do what's right for me and not let others get to me...

That's the greatest irony of all. Even within Christianity, it's not enough to simply BELIEVE. You have to share the EXACT beliefs.

Of course, that's a generalization... not every Christian feels that way. However, it is the prevailing opinion of the various religions as entities.

wondergirl9847 · #79 11-08-2004, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

And let's not forget the time he beat Satan in the boxing match and only 1 person in South Park bet money on Jesus to actually win (That's right...Satan!!! Threw the fight and cashed in big time)

Jimbo (about Satan): "Hey...that guy's a jerk!"

JamieSPC · #80 11-08-2004, 05:29 PM

Someone, I think Johnny said this, said the best way we can lead is to do it by example. Right on.

As far as Fundamendalists calling Catholics names, etc. ... I believe you have several choices when someone calls you a name or criticizes you. You can gently rebuke and explain your position (like the book of Hebrews says), or you can fold and walk away.

"Turning the other cheek" doesn't mean not standing up for yourself. But the best thing to is show love first and make your point second. Nobody here really knows anything about anybody, so that's tough to do.

Even when I was a Baptist, I identified myself first as a Christian. People can still hate you for that, but at least they're not hating you for anything man made up (denomination).

I believe many, many of my Catholic friends will be in heaven. And we'll tip-toe past the Baptists, since some of them (but not all) will think they'll be the only ones there.

Johnny Stew · #81 11-08-2004, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I agree to a point - where I disagree is if everyone did what they and they alone thought was "right" according to how they feel about God, it would be anarchy. I mean some people believe killing doctors who perform abortions is the "right" thing to do. I know you were not really going that far with that though

I hear ya. But I feel that if you follow the Ten Commandments (which are the truest examples of the "Word Of God," as best I can tell), then you can't go wrong.

The Ten Commandments CLEARLY state that we are not to kill.
If you kill someone (or something, since the Commandments don't specify exactly what it is we're not to kill), then you're not following God... how ever you may interpret Him.

wondergirl9847 · #82 11-08-2004, 05:32 PM

Rowan Atkinson does a hilarious skit about Hell. He is Satan and is putting certain groups together. I can't remember much of the dialogue, but I do remember something like "Christians, over here....yes, I'm sorry, but the Jews were right."

I just about fell off the couch at that skit!!

estranged4life · #83 11-08-2004, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JamieSPC

"Turning the other cheek" doesn't mean not standing up for yourself. But the best thing to is show love first and make your point second. Nobody here really knows anything about anybody, so that's tough to do.

Most people have turned the "cheeks" so much that their asses have fallen off already...Like I posted before, Ya wanna see religion corrupted for the "All Mighty Dollar" & by "right wing fundamentalist F**ktards" move to Oklahoma!

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I believe many, many of my Catholic friends will be in heaven. And we'll tip-toe past the Baptists, since some of them (but not all) will think they'll be the only ones there.

Have fun in heaven ya'll...I'll be burning forever more in that big ol' pit of fire...Ohhh "I'm So Afraid"

Brian "Hell Aint A Bad Place" j.

Johnny Stew · #84 11-08-2004, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JamieSPC

I believe many, many of my Catholic friends will be in heaven. And we'll tip-toe past the Baptists, since some of them (but not all) will think they'll be the only ones there.

Reminds me of the old joke about St. Peter telling people of other denominations, when allowing them admittance into Heaven... "just keep your voices down -- the Catholics are on the other side, and they think they're the only ones here."

Johnny Stew · #85 11-08-2004, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

Have fun in heaven ya'll...I'll be burning forever more in that big ol' pit of fire...Ohhh "I'm So Afraid"

Brian "Hell Aint A Bad Place" j.

You'll never die, Brian!
Heaven doesn't want you, and Hell's afraid you'll take over.

DrummerDeanna · #86 11-08-2004, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I know - I was just saying, etc.

I think the Catholic Church does not even see this as a problem. The Church tends to look at things not in real time. I mean it views things in centuries and probably considers this acceptable behaviour that will not and cannot harm it as long as the flock remains in tact. BTW - the Catholic Church is fascinating to me - can ya tell

I agree - they totally don't see things as a problem - I think it's slightly promising, however, that some followers do...

Just some for instances...I believe Women should be allowed to be priests and I believe priests should be allowed to marry...phew...betcha didn't know I was such a radical

estranged4life · #87 11-08-2004, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

You'll never die, Brian!
Heaven doesn't want you, and Hell's afraid you'll take over.

"Hostile takovers" have nuthin' on my ass

Btw, When I rule in HELL there wont be ANY RAP MUSIC ALLOWED!!! Besides when Rev.Jerry Flaw-well, Jimmy "Wheres the HOOKERS?" Sawggart, Pat "Bobble head Tard" Robert-sin & ORAL Roberts all arrive I will definitely have to have some fun with these collected mental pygmies!

Brian "\m/>_<\m/" j.

SuzeQuze · #88 11-08-2004, 05:43 PM

Sorry Brian, Jesus loves you no matter what you do

The thing about this "my religion is right" crap is how short-sighted it is. Why would God pick one religion and go, "Yeah, those are the guys who worship me correctly, they're all saved."? The truth is, all of these religions are correct. They see God as they can understand Him.

This is one reason I am sickened by our presence in Iraq. I believe that part of the reason is religious. Since Muslims follow the Koran and not the Bible they are all heathens, etc. etc. This belief is based purely on ignorance. Islam is not a "bad" religion. Maybe some interpretations of it have gotten out of hand (meaning violence/terrorism which is NOT advocated in the Koran) but it is not "bad".

I can't follow any "religion" because there is always some part of it that I cannot follow. But I am a believer because to have faith is healthier for me. I spent many years not believing and they weren't fun years. Besides, if I turn out to be wrong and there is no God or after life and when I die I will just become nothingness then what harm did a lifetime of believing do? I'll have moved on.

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Originally Posted by estranged4life

Most people have turned the "cheeks" so much that their asses have fallen off already...Like I posted before, Ya wanna see religion corrupted for the "All Mighty Dollar" & by "right wing fundamentalist F**ktards" move to Oklahoma!

Have fun in heaven ya'll...I'll be burning forever more in that big ol' pit of fire...Ohhh "I'm So Afraid"

Brian "Hell Aint A Bad Place" j.

estranged4life · #89 11-08-2004, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

Sorry Brian, Jesus loves you no matter what you do

The thing about this "my religion is right" crap is how short-sighted it is. Why would God pick one religion and go, "Yeah, those are the guys who worship me correctly, they're all saved."? The truth is, all of these religions are correct. They see God as they can understand Him.

This is one reason I am sickened by our presence in Iraq. I believe that part of the reason is religious. Since Muslims follow the Koran and not the Bible they are all heathens, etc. etc. This belief is based purely on ignorance. Islam is not a "bad" religion. Maybe some interpretations of it have gotten out of hand (meaning violence/terrorism which is NOT advocated in the Koran) but it is not "bad".

I can't follow any "religion" because there is always some part of it that I cannot follow. But I am a believer because to have faith is healthier for me. I spent many years not believing and they weren't fun years. Besides, if I turn out to be wrong and there is no God or after life and when I die I will just become nothingness then what harm did a lifetime of believing do? I'll have moved on.

He (the "J-Guy") does but living in the HYPOCRITE "Bible Belt" has "warped my fragile lil' mind"...I wonder though, does He love me enough to let me borrow $5 to buy some porn??

Brian j.

strandinthewind · #90 11-08-2004, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

I agree - they totally don't see things as a problem - I think it's slightly promising, however, that some followers do...

Just some for instances...I believe Women should be allowed to be priests and I believe priests should be allowed to marry...phew...betcha didn't know I was such a radical

Well, there are those sandals!!!!!

I am unsure if I told you this one before, BUT - when I was in Italy a few years ago, my friend wanted to go into some Church (I think it was the Vatican

) and they were like "no sandals permitted" which got the heated and pithy response "JESUS wore sandals so can I"