[Nobar King]

Re: Offensive smilies.

You really have some pent-up anger, friend. I can't imagine what our forum has done to make you so angry, so it must be something else. Why don't you try to explain who has hurt you so badly.

[GOD=life]

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For the record, I didn't make any of those statements. I am personally more interested in the theological and rational aspects of Christianity.

About those events: we always thank God when good things happen. Why would be so quick to assume that God wasn't paying attention when bad things happen? Did He look the other way?

It is not very far-fetched to ask why God allowed a certain event to happen. 80% of people in Haiti live below the poverty line. Now all the countries in the world send money there and help.

Also keep in mind that suffering and death aren't that big of a deal with God in the picture: they are lucky in a way. People who undergo a period of intense suffering on earth will be looked on favorably by God.

[James Hutchins]

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Eli, because I am a benevolent sort, I'll post this for the THIRD time. I think you'll agree, even a child of three could follow it.

Please read the Pastor's Rules and Announcements. Pay attention to the "noobs" thread. Then go post your introduction on the introduction forum.
Thanks!

[Elijah]

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Eli, because I am a benevolent sort, I'll post this for the THIRD time. I think you'll agree, even a child of three could follow it.

Please read the Pastor's Rules and Announcements. Pay attention to the "noobs" thread. Then go post your introduction on the introduction forum.
Thanks!

No. And you can call me by the name that I have given for you, in the same way that I would call you 'James Hutchins' (which is your username), as opposed to 'ugly fucking faggot' (which is what you look like in your user picture)

For the record, I didn't make any of those statements. I am personally more interested in the theological and rational aspects of Christianity.

About those events: we always thank God when good things happen. Why would be so quick to assume that God wasn't paying attention when bad things happen? Did He look the other way?

It is not very far-fetched to ask why God allowed a certain event to happen. 80% of people in Haiti live below the poverty line. Now all the countries in the world send money there and help.

Also keep in mind that suffering and death aren't that big of a deal with God in the picture: they are lucky in a way. People who undergo a period of intense suffering on earth will be looked on favorably by God.

My work here is done, I have made at least one person think about why things happen, and not make outrageous statements. Well done God=Life, rather than the normal 'haha, haiti black people deserved it', you posted something more constructive. Your learning.

Kind regards.

[GOD=life]

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I have made at least one person think about why things happen, and not make outrageous statements.

Well, in all honesty I just wanted to point out that when a major event happens, we cannot escape the fact that God is somehow involved. Only God knows the exact reason of course, so we can only guess.

Some would consider the statement "God is real and loves us" to be outrageous and worthy of contempt.....

[Elijah]

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Well, in all honesty I just wanted to point out that when a major event happens, we cannot escape the fact that God is somehow involved. Only God knows the exact reason of course, so we can only guess.

Does God hate any human or race? Why would God send people to eternal torture and suffering because they have not accepted your religion or don't believe your exact beliefs? In my opinion this is unreasonable, but perhaps you could enlighten me?

[Elijah]

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The Bible after all was not written by God, and composed by writings and recordings of actions, or do you disagree? This brings about room for error, since none of us are perfect or near to being. So how can God realistically believe that everyone will start following one 'perfect' religion?

I'm just talking about your hatred for 'non-believers' here and Christians, I am not talking about the Bible in any other way.

[TheLordSavedMe]

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We have WAAAAAYYY more smilies than just the ones in the post window!


I LOVE smilies!



Just look at these!



---------- A nice Jewish man


------------- A typical Russian person


-----Some ghosts chasing a little black kid

---------------A little black kid



---------------A black lady


---------------A Mexican wearing a typical Mexican hat


-------------This is either a Chinese or a Japanese person, I can never tell them apart


---------------A Euro person of some kind. From Spain I think




----------------And since you don't like the other Jesus, we also have this one.


Tammi

[GOD=life]

Re: Offensive smilies.

Why would God send people to eternal torture and suffering because they have not accepted your religion or don't believe your exact beliefs?

It's about accepting God, not religion. That's why we tell people to surrender to God and read the KJV 1611 Bible. We don't say "surrender to our church". God is more important than religion, rituals... the works.

In many other churches, you'll see an emphasis on following the religion, or reading the parts of the Bible that the church suggests. They create the narrative for you. But this is not what God wanted to communicate. That is why we feel confident to say that their houses are built on sand. The Bible is clear about what happens to people who build their metaphorical houses on sand (see my signature).

It is rather painful that people will go through life thinking they are Christians and teaching other people to be Christian in the same way when their houses are all built on sand. If you are to accept Jesus as your Savior, why not go the extra mile and make sure you do it right?

Our beliefs are essentially very modest because we approach the Bible as objectively as possible without using our own interpretation. All positions are backed up by Scripture. Pastor Ezekiel even memorized the entire KVJ 1611 Bible.

[Elijah]

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oh you are just so funny..

[Elijah]

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But the problem here is that no person can 'prove' that THEIR way is the real true way, otherwise devout religious people from every sect in every religion would be united as one. And since you can't prove it, how can you reasonably expect someone to find the right path? Is eternal hell and suffering a suitable 'punishment' for not finding that right path out of 10,000?

ps, that above post wasn't for you

[GOD=life]

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The Bible after all was not written by God

That is a strange thing to say for a Christian. Why do I have a feeling that you put up an act?

But in a way I do agree that technically, the Bible was not written by God but dictated by God and checked by God. In practical terms, it comes down to the same thing.

I'm just talking about your hatred for 'non-believers' here and Christians, ...

We don't hate anyone. It is an act of love to try to save lost souls. I have personally mailed out free KJV1611 Bibles to atheists who were interested. Most I never hear of again, but a few atheists have actually converted! I would gladly mail out a million KJV 1611 Bibles if that meant helping 1 soul be Saved.

You may see some tough language here, but that's because we see so much potential in people to be Saved. We really want them to go to Heaven with us. Different people may try different techniques or styles. We're not clones or drones after all (free will!). But we all want the same thing and that is that everyone will go to Heaven.

[Elijah]

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Hmm, no, I promise you that I am a Christian. I suppose it is just the tough language and attitude that makes me upset, and I am sorry for offending you in previous posts. I guess it's just something that i'll have to make up my own mind for, thank you so much for your help though. I'll probrably never meet you again, but I really am thankful for your help and advice.

Kind regards.

[James Hutchins]

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Son, you have a very bad attitude. Did you ever consider that may have something to do with how the world treats you? Maybe it is not everyone else but merely you that is the root of the problem?

[Cranky Old Man]

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enjoy burning in hell

That is not a very nice thing to say.

many of the "elders of this board" have signatures that state that all false believers go to hell

Which is true. What is wrong about telling the truth?

It's also pretty hateful to say that Haiti happened because they were all bad people there

I am wondering, what exactly is your explanation for God destroying Haiti then?

Why would God send people to eternal torture and suffering because they have not accepted your religion or don't believe your exact beliefs? In my opinion this is unreasonable, but perhaps you could enlighten me?

God is not always a nice guy, just read the entire Bible to see this. You may think God is unreasonable, but he is God so he is always right.

The Bible after all was not written by God, and composed by writings and recordings of actions, or do you disagree?

I disagree. The people who wrote the Bible were possessed by the Holy Spirit. Why are you assuming the Bible does not contain the true word of God? Why would God allow his Bible to be inaccurate. Is not God almighty and all knowing?

But the problem here is that no person can 'prove' that THEIR way is the real true way

This is true. But is it not logical to assume God made it easy for us to know exactly what he wants? It seems to me if, as you seem to assume, his Bible is not accurate no one could really know what he wants from us. Would that not be unfair to us all? It seems highly unlikely to me such an almighty being would not be able to give us clear instructions.

Hmm, no, I promise you that I am a Christian. I suppose it is just the tough language and attitude that makes me upset

Tough love can be hard to swallow. But we all just want to save people from eternal damnation.