[Jeremiah]

Re: Think Buddhism is Peaceful And Tolerant?

And FYI I am heterosexual 100% haha

[Jeremiah]

Re: Think Buddhism is Peaceful And Tolerant?

1. Catholics are not Christians.
2. There is no such thing as technically being a Christian. Either you're saved, or you're not:
   Matthew 7:21-23: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Sorry I believe you have misunderstood me. I am Christian only in the fact that I was baptized and haven't renounced my religion. I am not personally a believer, yet I do respect and find beauty in the Bible's readings and teachings.

[Sister Charli]

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Sorry I believe you have misunderstood me. I am Christian only in the fact that I was baptized and haven't renounced my religion. I am not personally a believer,

yet I do respect and find beauty in the Bible's readings and teachings.

We find "beauty" in poetry. We find "beauty" in prose.
We do NOT find beauty in the bible.
We find guidance and instruction in God's Holy word.

[Pastor Isaac Peters]

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Sorry I believe you have misunderstood me. I am Christian only in the fact that I was baptized and haven't renounced my religion. I am not personally a believer, yet I do respect and find beauty in the Bible's readings and teachings.

Please quote the appropriate Bible passage that supports your definition of "Christian."

[Dirk]

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And FYI I am heterosexual 100% haha

Do you have any proof? We're watching you.

[Jeremiah]

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Yes I understand YOU people find guidance in the Bible. I'm just saying that I see it as beauty in the writing. As for a passage in the Bible on being Christian, how about YOU find one that states the specifics on being Christian (I would think there isn't one considering the Bible was written well before Christianity was well established as a world religion).

Dirk, I really don't know what to say on that note really. Apparently a male such as yourself "watching me" is totally "heterosexual". Yes I am straight, I have had sexual relations with women (notice the plural). That seems "proof" enough I would say.

[Pastor Isaac Peters]

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As for a passage in the Bible on being Christian, how about YOU find one that states the specifics on being Christian (I would think there isn't one considering the Bible was written well before Christianity was well established as a world religion).

First, I already have. Second, before telling us what evidence we have to present to you, please read this thread.

[Brother Temperance]

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Okay first of all it's *Buddhism* not Budhism.

Second of all, every religion has it's faults and violent tendencies. Christianity had the Crusades (where millions of men, women, and children were massacred for the greedy needs of the Church and Kings of Europe), Islam has it's backward traditions and seeming lack of human rights, Hinduism and Buddhism, though very quiet religions, definitely have their violent faults since they are such aged religions.

But even with those faults, each religion is still beautiful in it's own way. Christianity and Islam both have beautiful scriptures and writings, and Hinduism and Buddhism show the beauty of consciousness.

Tosh and nonsense. I'm already fully conscious of the fact that I'm conscious, and if I need to be shown beauty I just glance down and marvel at the firm, commanding, masculine body that God has blessed me with, or leaf through my book of pictures of USAF fighter jets. What does a six-armed elephant demon have to do with beauty or consciousness?

This is neither a slander towards you, nor a stab at your beliefs. I just wanted to make my thoughts known as I acknowledge Buddhism quite highly.

"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."
-The Dalai Lama

How do you acknowledge Buddhism? It's either right (clue: it isn't) or it's wrong (it is very definitely wrong, for the record), how does you "acknowledging it highly" change any of that? I acknowledge Buddhism as being a sign from God that we haven't killed enough Buddhists yet, is that what you meant?

Yes I understand YOU people find guidance in the Bible. I'm just saying that I see it as beauty in the writing. As for a passage in the Bible on being Christian, how about YOU find one that states the specifics on being Christian (I would think there isn't one considering the Bible was written well before Christianity was well established as a world religion).

You seem to be having difficulty with the concept of logic. Which seems more likely to you:
a) God gave us instructions to behave in a certain way (i.e., Christianity), then people started behaving in that way, or
b) lots of people suddenly started behaving in a certain way, then at some point after that, God decided to give us instructions on how to behave that way?
Think about it! Marx wrote his demonic babble (which I'm sure you "find beauty in" as well) well before the Communist conspiracy installed Obama in the White House, does that mean that he didn't state any specifics about being a Communist either?

Dirk, I really don't know what to say on that note really. Apparently a male such as yourself "watching me" is totally "heterosexual". Yes I am straight, I have had sexual relations with women (notice the plural). That seems "proof" enough I would say.

Not really, no. Why would you have sexual relations with women plural? The normal thing to do is just to get married to a woman and have children with her. Sleeping around suggests that you have some kind of fear of entering into a proper committed Christian marriage with a woman. That seems suspicious to me.

[Lisa H]

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Yes I understand YOU people find guidance in the Bible. I'm just saying that I see it as beauty in the writing. As for a passage in the Bible on being Christian, how about YOU find one that states the specifics on being Christian (I would think there isn't one considering the Bible was written well before Christianity was well established as a world religion).

Dirk, I really don't know what to say on that note really. Apparently a male such as yourself "watching me" is totally "heterosexual". Yes I am straight, I have had sexual relations with women (notice the plural). That seems "proof" enough I would say.

The Bible is not a piece of artwork to be hanging on the wall to be admired. It is the Word of the Lord to be followed.

If you had read the Bible you would find many passages to your questions

Jeremiah 7:9 Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not;

Jeremiah 13:25 This is thy lot, the portion of thy measures from me, saith the LORD; because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.

1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

1 Timothy 5:15 For some are already turned aside after Satan

[BelieverInGod]

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As for a passage in the Bible on being Christian, how about YOU find one that states the specifics on being Christian (I would think there isn't one considering the Bible was written well before Christianity was well established as a world religion).

So you're saying the word Christian isn't in the Bible?

Wrong again, perhaps you should actually crack the book.

Acts 26:28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

1 Peter 4:16 Yet if [any man suffer] as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

[Jeremiah]

Re: Think Buddhism is Peaceful And Tolerant?

Tosh and nonsense. I'm already fully conscious of the fact that I'm conscious, and if I need to be shown beauty I just glance down and marvel at the firm, commanding, masculine body that God has blessed me with, or leaf through my book of pictures of USAF fighter jets. What does a six-armed elephant demon have to do with beauty or consciousness?
How do you acknowledge Buddhism? It's either right (clue: it isn't) or it's wrong (it is very definitely wrong, for the record), how does you "acknowledging it highly" change any of that? I acknowledge Buddhism as being a sign from God that we haven't killed enough Buddhists yet, is that what you meant?

You seem to be having difficulty with the concept of logic. Which seems more likely to you:
a) God gave us instructions to behave in a certain way (i.e., Christianity), then people started behaving in that way, or
b) lots of people suddenly started behaving in a certain way, then at some point after that, God decided to give us instructions on how to behave that way?
Think about it! Marx wrote his demonic babble (which I'm sure you "find beauty in" as well) well before the Communist conspiracy installed Obama in the White House, does that mean that he didn't state any specifics about being a Communist either?
Not really, no. Why would you have sexual relations with women plural? The normal thing to do is just to get married to a woman and have children with her. Sleeping around suggests that you have some kind of fear of entering into a proper committed Christian marriage with a woman. That seems suspicious to me.

Okay, I didn't want to have to get mean and nasty, or even bring intelligence or logic into the conversation, but you leave me now choice now. You have proven yourself to be a traditional Southern American with an 80 IQ (borderline mentally retarded) and the fascination with guns and killing ever present within you (think of the raven and it's fascination with "shiny objects"...ring a bell - of course it doesn't b/c you don't have the neurons to process that). The fact that you referred to killing Buddhists breaks one of the Ten Commandments "Thou shalt not kill" and many of Jesus' teachings such as "Turn the other cheek", "Treat your neighbor as you do thyself", etc, etc. Honestly Jesus would be ashamed to see scum like you spewing this garbage under the guise of Christianity you misguided, ignorant Southern rat.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

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Okay, I didn't want to have to get mean and nasty, or even bring intelligence or logic into the conversation, but you leave me now choice now. You have proven yourself to be a traditional Southern American with an 80 IQ (borderline mentally retarded) and the fascination with guns and killing ever present within you (think of the raven and it's fascination with "shiny objects"...ring a bell - of course it doesn't b/c you don't have the neurons to process that). The fact that you referred to killing Buddhists breaks one of the Ten Commandments "Thou shalt not kill" and many of Jesus' teachings such as "Turn the other cheek", "Treat your neighbor as you do thyself", etc, etc. Honestly Jesus would be ashamed to see scum like you spewing this garbage under the guise of Christianity you misguided, ignorant Southern rat.

Dear Godmocking Heathen;

Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule of worshiping satan and spitting in Christ's face to post this hateful message. The Holy Bible tells us that we are actually Blessed by your persecution! Thanks for proving that we're right.

Matthew 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Enjoy hell. I know that Jesus and I can't wait to watch you burn in hell for all eternity. Oh, how we'll laugh at you as you scream in agony! Shout Glory!!

YIC,

--Pastor Ezekiel

[Pastor Isaac Peters]

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Okay, I didn't want to have to get mean and nasty, or even bring intelligence or logic into the conversation, but you leave me now choice now.

You have no choice because you have repeatedly demonstrated your inability to answer even the most basic questions asked of you. You have to spew a stream of ad hominem attacks not because we've provoked you into doing so, but because that's the closest thing to a cogent argument that you can construct.

[ManyPaths]

Re: Think Buddhism is Peaceful And Tolerant?

Buddhism IS a peaceful and tolerant religion! There is so much peace and beauty and truth to be had if you would just take the time to read the Sutras!

I have learned so much about myself from the teachings of the Dalai Lama.

And what is this about???

That is so not peaceful and so not tolerant. It must have been you people Gandhi was talking about when he said he likeed Jesus but didn't like all Christians.

[Lisa H]

Re: Think Buddhism is Peaceful And Tolerant?

Buddhism IS a peaceful and tolerant religion! There is so much peace and beauty and truth to be had if you would just take the time to read the Sutras!

I have learned so much about myself from the teachings of the Dalai Lama.

And what is this about???

That is so not peaceful and so not tolerant. It must have been you people Gandhi was talking about when he said he likeed Jesus but didn't like all Christians.

You want to worship false prophets

1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.