new, and honestly confused

[Angel~Niki]

So first a little introduction to me; my name is Angel, yes that was the name my parents gave me (it's better than my sister's name). I am 19 years old and I work as a professional body piercer in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In terms of my spiritual associations, I am questioning, I don't trust any belief system and I always see the contradictions, particularly in Christianity and the bible...

and this is where the confused part comes in...

I have read through a lot of opinions held here and I don't understand how all of you can be so judgemental. As far as I am concerned you have no right to judge another unless you are flawless. I mean no offence, but I feel like the people here are very racist, sexist, and cruel-wishing violence and death upon people. I am always open to hearing another opinion and discussing the matter intelligently so if some on could please explain how you can feel good about wishing suffering on another person, that would be great

[Nobar King]

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if some on could please explain how you can feel good about wishing suffering on another person, that would be great

That's rich, coming from someone who is paid to inflict suffering on others.

[Angel~Niki]

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That's rich, coming from someone who is paid to inflict suffering on others.

The people who pay me know exactly what is going to happen, and most of the time they actually tell me that they felt little or no pain. It all depends on you pain tolerance level

[Jedediah]

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Young Miss, first of all, we are flawless in the eyes of God. As True Christian™ children of God, we are without sin.

Psalm 119:1-3
Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways.

I John 1:7
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Furthermore, as children of God who obey His entire Word, we cannot sin:

I John 3:6-9
Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

The fact that you mistake our pure, True Christian Love™ for racism, sexism, and wishes for violence is evidence of the distance you place between yourself and your Creator. You lack discernment because you have not truly accepted Christ as your personal LORD and Savior, and you have no comprehension of the gift He has given us in the Holy Bible (KJV 1611).

If you walked with Christ and had the discernment of a True Christian™, you would know that the LORD expects us to judge others in our righteousness!

Proverbs 31:9
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Psalm 37:30
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

John 7:24
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

I Corinthians 5:12-13
For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.

Young Miss, my heart is filled with joy that the LORD has brought you here. If you seek Salvation®, then you are in the right place. There is clearly work to be done with you, but if you devote yourself to Bible Study, accept Christ as your LORD and Savior, fellowship with the Brothers and Sisters of Landover, and heed the Pastors' rebukes and exhortation, you can join us in Heaven! Wouldn't you like that?

I will pray for you. Jesus and I love you.

[Dirk]

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So first a little introduction to me; my name is Angel, yes that was the name my parents gave me (it's better than my sister's name). I am 19 years old and I work as a professional body piercer in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In terms of my spiritual associations, I am questioning, I don't trust any belief system and I always see the contradictions, particularly in Christianity and the bible...

and this is where the confused part comes in...

I have read through a lot of opinions held here and I don't understand how all of you can be so judgemental. As far as I am concerned you have no right to judge another unless you are flawless. I mean no offence, but I feel like the people here are very racist, sexist, and cruel-wishing violence and death upon people. I am always open to hearing another opinion and discussing the matter intelligently so if some on could please explain how you can feel good about wishing suffering on another person, that would be great

Dear Angel,

I think you are very confused. We are not racist
We do not hate, we just preach the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

[Levi Jones]

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Welcome, young lady. You feel that our opinions are not grounded in the Bible or you think we're just plain old mean?

I imagine you have all sorts of strange cuttings in your flesh.

Oh well, I suppose that is what the forgiveness of God is for. Tell us more about your faith and where you are in your walk with Jesus.

[Angel~Niki]

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Welcome, young lady. You feel that our opinions are not grounded in the Bible or you think we're just plain old mean?

I imagine you have all sorts of strange cuttings in your flesh.

Oh well, I suppose that is what the forgiveness of God is for. Tell us more about your faith and where you are in your walk with Jesus.

It doesn't particularly matter where your opinions come from, I think that you are excessively harsh.

and exactly what do you mean by "strange cuttings"?

My faith, at the present moment, is in question. I'm looking for truth and answers, although I would say that I am somewhat drawn to the Pagan path, mostly as a result of my ex-boyfriend

[Jedediah]

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You should consult the information about paganism on this website and then tell us if that's still something you're drawn to.

If Truth is what you seek, then you can stop your search right here. We have a monopoly on Truth. We also have answers for you. All questions are ultimately theological questions.

[Professor Bessemer]

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It doesn't particularly matter where your opinions come from, I think that you are excessively harsh.

and exactly what do you mean by "strange cuttings"?

My faith, at the present moment, is in question. I'm looking for truth and answers, although I would say that I am somewhat drawn to the Pagan path, mostly as a result of my ex-boyfriend

Let me just summarize for those who do not have the time to read the entire thread. You are an unmarried, fornicating, Canadian Pagan that pokes holes in the flesh of strangers for money. And you, a person who admits to knowing nothing of God's word, take issue with the way we worship the Almighty?

Pardon me for being flip dear, but if I dropped a nickel and watched it roll into a sewer grate, it would cause me more emotional strain than your unsaved opinion as to how we choose to live our lives.

[Angel~Niki]

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Let me just summarize for those who do not have the time to read the entire thread. You are an unmarried, fornicating, Canadian Pagan that pokes holes in the flesh of strangers for money. And you, a person who admits to knowing nothing of God's word, take issue with the way we worship the Almighty?

Pardon me for being flip dear, but if I dropped a nickel and watched it roll into a sewer grate, it would cause me more emotional strain than your unsaved opinion as to how we choose to live our lives.

I take no offence, that is merely your opinion.
Also I never did say that I was a Pagan, just that I have a curiosity towards that path and I have a lot of knowledge of it because of my ex-boyfriend, but he is an ex for a reason. Not that it is really any of your business, but I have never slept with any one.

[Levi Jones]

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It doesn't particularly matter where your opinions come from, I think that you are excessively harsh.

I'm terribly sorry to hear that. We try to use the Bible in all we do.

and exactly what do you mean by "strange cuttings"?

My apologies I mixed up strange apparel for cuttings..

Leviticus 19:28 Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.

As you can see, you are engaged in a sinful profession.

My faith, at the present moment, is in question. I'm looking for truth and answers, although I would say that I am somewhat drawn to the Pagan path, mostly as a result of my ex-boyfriend

Why are you drawn to the pagan path? Don't you know it is a 50 year old religion started by a man who merely wanted to fornicate with young women?

You should join our young adult program for Jesus. I personally lead it.

[Angel~Niki]

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I'm terribly sorry to hear that. We try to use the Bible in all we do.



My apologies I mixed up strange apparel for cuttings..

Leviticus 19:28 Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.

As you can see, you are engaged in a sinful profession.



Why are you drawn to the pagan path? Don't you know it is a 50 year old religion started by a man who merely wanted to fornicate with young women?

You should join our young adult program for Jesus. I personally lead it.

If you mean by strange apparel that I have piercings, yes I do; ear lobes and a cartilage piercing that is called an anti/forward helix.
trust me it is not my first choice of profession, but it does pay for me to go to college and in a year or so I can quit. It is a means to an end, I guess

As for why, I think it was mainly the influence of my ex, He definitely had a way of explaining Paganism that made it quite attractive and interesting. As I have started to look into it, I don't know that it holds the answers that I seek.

[derky101]

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Let me just summarize for those who do not have the time to read the entire thread. You are an unmarried, fornicating, Canadian Pagan that pokes holes in the flesh of strangers for money. And you, a person who admits to knowing nothing of God's word, take issue with the way we worship the Almighty?

Pardon me for being flip dear, but if I dropped a nickel and watched it roll into a sewer grate, it would cause me more emotional strain than your unsaved opinion as to how we choose to live our lives.

Thats just harsh, no matter how you slice it. What ever happened to speaking the truth in love?

[Levi Jones]

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Thats just harsh, no matter how you slice it. What ever happened to speaking the truth in love?

Friend, I don't believe anyone was speaking to you. Make an Introduction for yourself.

[derky101]

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Friend, I don't believe anyone was speaking to you. Make an Introduction for yourself.

Sorry, I just figured in an open forum, anyone could respond to anything.