[Mary Etheldreda]

Originally Posted by Chantal

I don't believe that the people replying to this post have a true understanding of what agnostic is. Or like Christianity it can be categorized into one thing. Perhaps before you criticize someone or something you should have a better understanding. I am agnostic and came to this forum looking to try to understand what this religion believes in. I came with an open mind and was most likely not going to post anything but simply read and learn. I feel like I had to reply on the thread because I thought the tone of writing and some of the words on both sides of the argument to be there only to hurt someone else. I have seen this on multiple threads from all sides of the spectrum. I believe in a kind and loving God and think it saddens him to hear his children speak to each other in such a manner. Both sides need to treat each other with more respect and kindness.

Hello dear, and welcome to our friendly forums! I see you're a bit confused. True Christians™ speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). If the reader feels hurt, that is testimony to the conviction of their sin. It hurts to remove the splinter, no? But once it's gone, there is no more pain ever!

We desire nothing more than to show the sinner the giant splinter in their soul, this splinter called "Sin." It's a terrible burden that will only fester when left untouched. In the same way the body produces white blood cells and creates gallons of puss in reaction to the vile foreign body, the soul produces a kind of spiritual puss. The sinner cannot see this puss-like quality about them, but the LORD can. In fact, the LORD sees it clearly for what it is - vile, disgusting, putrid, vometious sin. He likens it to the repulsive bloody rags used to clean the woman's curse (Isaiah 64:6).

When you walk the walk of the righteous, you can't help but "smell" this putrid quality of sinners, but the sinner himself may be completely ignorant of such a quality. So our pointing it out is not mean or hurtful, it is merely exposing the hurt that already exists - exposing the sin.

I hope that helps.

You carry a stench yourself. Would you like to learn more about how Jesus can wash you clean with His Blood?

[John Creeser]

Originally Posted by Chantal

I believe in a kind and loving God and think it saddens him to hear his children speak to each other in such a manner. Both sides need to treat each other with more respect and kindness.

You clearly have not read the Bible. The God of the Bible is vengeful and merciless God who does not hold back His wrath.

"And ye shall not walk in the manners of the nation, which I cast out before you: for they committed all these things, and therefore I abhorred them."
Leviticus 20:23

"And I will destroy your high places, and cut down your images,
and cast your carcases upon the carcases of your idols,
and my soul shall abhor you."
Leviticus 26:30

"And when the LORD saw it, he abhorred them,
because of the provoking of his sons, and of his daughters."
Deuteronomy 32:19

"The foolish shall not stand in thy sight:
thou hatest all workers of iniquity."
Psalm 5:5

"Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing:
the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man."
Psalm 5:6

"For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous,
whom the LORD abhorreth."
Psalm 10:3

"The LORD trieth the righteous:
but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth."
Psalm 11:5

A few examples for you.

[Chantal]

Thank you Mary for replying to my post. I have seen your reply to another one of mine and would like you thank you for being kind and respectful. Since you have replied to more than one I would like to invite you to have a look at my introductory thread titled " Just a Lady who was looking to learn" I look forward to meaningful discussion.

[Mrs. Mary Whitford]

Originally Posted by Chantal

tl'dr

Do you usually go to forums and dig up threads where the last post was OVER FOUR YEARS ago?

[Ezekiel Bathfire]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Mary Whitford

Do you usually go to forums and dig up threads where the last post was OVER FOUR YEARS ago?

Sister Mary Whitford, your comment is particularly relevant: the OP is probably being used as entertainment by the Devil and all his angels, even as I write, thus proving there is a God and that the Bible is true.

Chantal, always remember that there is no internet in Hell, and no one can hear you scream.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Originally Posted by John Creeser

You clearly have not read the Bible. The God of the Bible is vengeful and merciless God who does not hold back His wrath.

AMEN, Brother!

I wouldn't trust a God who was kind and loving. That would leave no room for Justice or Mercy. A God who smites His enemies is a God who keeps His Word (Deuteronomy 28:15-68). To be kind and loving would leave him open to all kinds of moral infestations, and I for one would not like a spiritually transmitted disease.

[Basilissa]

Originally Posted by Chantal

I don't believe that the people replying to this post have a true understanding of what agnostic is. Or like Christianity it can be categorized into one thing. Perhaps before you criticize someone or something you should have a better understanding. I am agnostic and came to this forum looking to try to understand what this religion believes in. I came with an open mind and was most likely not going to post anything but simply read and learn. I feel like I had to reply on the thread because I thought the tone of writing and some of the words on both sides of the argument to be there only to hurt someone else. I have seen this on multiple threads from all sides of the spectrum. I believe in a kind and loving God and think it saddens him to hear his children speak to each other in such a manner. Both sides need to treat each other with more respect and kindness.

Sweetie, I think you should check the dictionary definition of the word "agnostic." It is a word derived from the Greek language; it literally means "unknown" and it is used to describe people who do not know and do not care whether any higher power exists or not.

Here is the dictionary reference.

Hence, you are not an agnostic. Rather, you are a pathetic megalomaniac, thinking that you are the one and only human who actually knows what God really thinks.