[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

Thanks for asking!
I'm actually, really happy with real questions.

To me, a good Christian is someone with morality, and someone who is respecting others not matter what, knowing they can change if they are sinful.

Morality comes from God, friend. It's in the Bible; He tells us what is right and wrong. So, I agree; a good Christian follows GOD'S morals.

The Bible does not tell us to respect others no matter what; in fact, it tells us to cast out anyone who chooses to spit in His face by not following Him. Therefore, I must take issue with your second point.

As it is written:

2 John 1:9-11

9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

Again:

2 Corinthians 6:14
Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

God, in fact, calls unbelievers fools, and says they do abominable things. Does that sound respectful, friend?

Psalm 14:1
The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

[Thundermaned]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

The Bible does not tell us to respect others no matter what; in fact, it tells us to cast out anyone who chooses to spit in His face by not following Him. Therefore, I must take issue with your second point.

Does a good Christian have everything to the letter?
It would not feel right to cast out anyone, and it would definitely not make me think more positive about Christianity.
I experience Christ only to be compassionate.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

Does a good Christian have everything to the letter?
It would not feel right to cast out anyone, and it would definitely not make me think more positive about Christianity.
I experience Christ only to be compassionate.

Have you read the Bible?

[Thundermaned]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

Have you read the Bible?

I have, and to me its a very inspiring book.
Try to look it from my side:
My parents had a bad experience with Christianity, and thus they became very against it.
All my friends are anti-Christians, and whatever they say:
I am not... why?
Because I'm open-minded and do care what Christians have to tell.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

I have, and to me its a very inspiring book.

Then why do you believe Christ to be only about compassion, when He will return to destroy nations and slaughter billions?

[Nobar King]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

Look, Frenchie, either you believe in Jesus and His sacrifice, or your don't. Make up your mind.

Just because you can wade in the shallow end of the pool doesn't mean that you can swim.

[Thundermaned]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

Look, Frenchie, either you believe in Jesus and His sacrifice, or your don't. Make up your mind.

Just because you can wade in the shallow end of the pool doesn't mean that you can swim.

Some have talent.
Anyway, I'm afraid we can't have an agreement.
I kindo hoped that I would find a more loving group of Christians, who believe in live and let live.
And hehe, I'm not French

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

Anyway, I'm afraid we can't have an agreement.
I kindo hoped that I would find a more loving group of Christians, who believe in live and let live.

There are no such Christians. The Bible does NOT command that we tolerate witches, sodomites, liars, retardeds, ass covetors, or joos. For a more complete list, see my signature below.

If we ignored your sin, then WE would be complicit in your one-way journey to everlasting hell. We have too much love in our hearts to tolerate you, Thunderboy.

[numerator]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

Would you be so kind as to define for me what you think makes a "good Christian"?

To me, it's someone who reads and follows the whole Bible, ALL of God's Word, not someone who picks and chooses the nice parts and tosses the rest aside like so much used toilet paper.

What is a "good Christian" to you?

well a good christian to me is someone who acts like Christ would have, someone who loves unconditionally and doesn't spout hate towards something that they do not agree with. as for those "goth" symbols i do say they look alot like roadwork markings to me, having many roadworks where i live i see those symbols all the time

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

well a good christian to me is someone who acts like Christ would have, someone who loves unconditionally and doesn't spout hate towards something that they do not agree with. as for those "goth" symbols i do say they look alot like roadwork markings to me, having many roadworks where i live i see those symbols all the time

Where does it say in the Holy Bible that Jesus "loves unconditionally?"

But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.--Luke 19:27

Try reading the Bible before invading a Christian forum to mock God.

[Dragula]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

If their are Goths in your neighborhood embrace them warmly and they will more than repay the favor with utter kindness.

[im a chink]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

if you dont welcome them they will make your life hell

[Ebenezer Wright]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

if you dont welcome them they will make your life hell

You really can't win when a goth moves in nearby. But I sure wouldn't welcome them, I don't want them thinking they can stop over to borrow a cup of sugar or blood.

[Dragula]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

Honestly, do you think before posting?

[Nobar King]

Re: Goths in my neighborhood: (What should I do?)

I'm sure glad that I don't live in your neighborhood, drag.