Hi all, from England

[Pogo__]

Good afternoon dudes and dudettes,

I am an atheist (that's probably not a good start, eh!) who has just discovered this forum today.

Despite being an atheist, I am fascinated by religion and the religious (no condescension intended), in particular the various lifestyles adopted as a result. I've browsed a few sub-forums here and was intrigued by certain subjects that are very relevant to me (due to age and lifestyle) in the discussion of which I have heard a wide variety of views. One of these is video-gaming, but I don't want to start a debate about that just now.

I'm here for open discussion by the way, so please go easy on me .

My main question is: what caused you to become religious and how has it influenced your life?

Cheers, Pogo.

[Bible Student]

Re: Hi all, from England

Good afternoon dudes and dudettes,

I am an atheist (that's probably not a good start, eh!) who has just discovered this forum today.

Despite being an atheist, I am fascinated by religion and the religious (no condescension intended), in particular the various lifestyles adopted as a result. I've browsed a few sub-forums here and was intrigued by certain subjects that are very relevant to me (due to age and lifestyle) in the discussion of which I have heard a wide variety of views. One of these is video-gaming, but I don't want to start a debate about that just now.

I'm here for open discussion by the way, so please go easy on me .

Cheers, Pogo.

You have to ask what caused us to become religious? The answer is obvious, Jesus. His Father of course caused everything.

The only reason I can see for your being atheist is that you have never opened a 1611 King James Bible. Not opening a bible is not going to help you save your soul from eternal damnation, nor become a True Christian™.
My main question is: what caused you to become religious and how has it influenced your life?

[WinnerNotSinner]

Re: Hi all, from England

My main question is: what caused you to become religious and how has it influenced your life?

Welcome to our friendly forum, although you may not realise it, Jesus has brought you here for a very special reason.

What kind of rhyme-y chink name is Pogo by the way, what are you, some kind of slant? I guess that's why you are part of that ridiculous cult of atheism, asians won't listen to the loving Word of GOD given in the KJV. Don't worry, by finding us you are one of the lucky ones.

I became religious because my parents were religious, I was fortunate to be brought up by Christian parents who used a concept I call "helpful-discipline" to keep me on the path of the LORD, beating and abusing me if the devil tried to convince me to stray off. I have always been a strong Christian, and I will ensure my children also join me in Heaven through being even better than my parents were at disciplinary tactics, backhand slapping and punching, throttling and waterboarding them into Jesus's open arms .

[Pogo__]

Re: Hi all, from England

I apologise if my alias offends you, WinnerNotSinner, it's not my real name of course

Also, I assume from the replies in this thread that this is not a place for discussion of beliefs other than True Christianity.

Perhaps my initial post was not clear. I did not intend the word "atheist" to come across so strongly. As you can see, I don't fully understand all of this and that's what I'm here for; to learn and understand.

Perhaps calling myself "agnostic" would fit my position better. I am not anti-religious in any way; In fact I am quite open to it.

If you can make me believe, then do so.

[Brecht]

Re: Hi all, from England

Welcome to our friendly forum, although you may not realise it, Jesus has brought you here for a very special reason.

What kind of rhyme-y chink name is Pogo by the way, what are you, some kind of slant? I guess that's why you are part of that ridiculous cult of atheism, asians won't listen to the loving Word of GOD given in the KJV. Don't worry, by finding us you are one of the lucky ones.

I became religious because my parents were religious, I was fortunate to be brought up by Christian parents who used a concept I call "helpful-discipline" to keep me on the path of the LORD, beating and abusing me if the devil tried to convince me to stray off. I have always been a strong Christian, and I will ensure my children also join me in Heaven through being even better than my parents were at disciplinary tactics, backhand slapping and punching, throttling and waterboarding them into Jesus's open arms .

Your children are really lucky to have a True Christian as a father, who shows them the way to Jesus!

[Brother Temperance]

Re: Hi all, from England

I apologise if my alias offends you, WinnerNotSinner, it's not my real name of course

Also, I assume from the replies in this thread that this is not a place for discussion of beliefs other than True Christianity.

Perhaps my initial post was not clear. I did not intend the word "atheist" to come across so strongly. As you can see, I don't fully understand all of this and that's what I'm here for; to learn and understand.

Perhaps calling myself "agnostic" would fit my position better. I am not anti-religious in any way; In fact I am quite open to it.

If you can make me believe, then do so.

Friend, our True Christian scientists have already proved that everyone deep down knows that God exists and they just don't want to admit it because they're scared of dealing with the implications. I'm glad to see that, in your short time here, we've already managed to get you to back down from claiming to be an atheist to being an agnostic, and I look forward to welcoming you into our congregation in the near future.

[Johannes Kirkeholm]

Re: Hi all, from England

My main question is: what caused you to become religious and how has it influenced your life?

Cheers, Pogo.

I was lucky enough to be born into a True Christian™ family. One of the first things I learned as a young child was that people who disobey God go to Hell when they die. The fear of Hell is great motivation to act and think the way that God want us to.

If only all parents told their children about the dangers of disobeying God from an early age. Then every child could be conditioned in such a way so that they would grow up to be a True Christian™. When I get kids I will show them this video every single day so that the fear of Hell can be a big motivational factor whenever they are to make a decision in life

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Hi all, from England

Good afternoon dudes and dudettes,

I am an atheist (that's probably not a good start, eh!) who has just discovered this forum today.

Despite being an atheist, I am fascinated by religion and the religious (no condescension intended), in particular the various lifestyles adopted as a result. I've browsed a few sub-forums here and was intrigued by certain subjects that are very relevant to me (due to age and lifestyle) in the discussion of which I have heard a wide variety of views. One of these is video-gaming, but I don't want to start a debate about that just now.

I'm here for open discussion by the way, so please go easy on me .

Do you know what God says about you? He says that you're a fool.

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.

God also says that you do wierd things with yourself. Is that true?

Ecclesiastes 4:5 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.

[silverspirit2001]

Re: Hi all, from England

It is wonderful to see you here - GOD drew you here, the most holy place on the internet - the equivalent to Jerusalem of the internet.


Being a fellow Brit (not something to brag about, except King James was a True Christian - and NOT gay - lies of the atheists), I hope you and I can share true instruction in the way of the LORD.

I would happily share prayer meetings with you, so you can find the truth, and hopefully I can fill you with...the holy spirit.

So where do you live - I am blessed to live in Birmingham - easy to reach the deepest, darkest regions in Britain.

I really believe you have come here to make a choice - I just know you have come here to learn the truth, that GOD enters everyone who are ready to receive him.

Hopefully, I am GOD's agent.

[MissNucleophile]

Re: Hi all, from England

Hello!
I live in the Uk, Wales to be precise!
I used to go to church every week. I would sing in the church choir and help out. And for a while i even thought of becoming a pastor.
But then i started college. Studying Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computing and Maths.
It became clear that, although some of the messages about how to live are worthwile, the Bible wasn't for me.
A friend of mine, knowing my interest in peoples faith, turned me on to this site, and i have been shocked by the bigotry i had found. I though Christianity was a forgiving religion, with a forgiving god.
And why does god only love white americans? i don't understand that.
Peace out

[Cranky Old Man]

Re: Hi all, from England

I though Christianity was a forgiving religion, with a forgiving god.

God only forgives those who beg for forgiveness. And not everything can be forgiven: Matthew 12:31 "Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men."

And why does god only love white americans? i don't understand that.

Because America is God's chosen country and also because Jesus is white as well: Revelation 1:14 "His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire."

[Brother Temperance]

Re: Hi all, from England

Hello!
I live in the Uk, Wales to be precise!

I see. If I was growing up surrounded by the hellishness of Wales, I would be tempted by atheism too. But rest assured, God has a plan, even if it may not be immediately obvious when you look at Wales.

I used to go to church every week. I would sing in the church choir and help out. And for a while i even thought of becoming a pastor.
But then i started college. Studying Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computing and Maths.
It became clear that, although some of the messages about how to live are worthwile, the Bible wasn't for me.

Another potentially decent person ruined by secular brainwashing.

A friend of mine, knowing my interest in peoples faith, turned me on to this site, and i have been shocked by the bigotry i had found. I though Christianity was a forgiving religion, with a forgiving god.

As Brother Cranky has already explained, you can only forgive someone who repents. Our God is a forgiving God - why, He's even forgiven me for having been Jewish in the past! But that isn't the same as just pretending that everything is always fine.

And why does god only love white americans? i don't understand that.

He doesn't. He just loves those who follow His commands. It just so happens that a disproportionate amount of His followers happen to be white Americans. That's hardly Christianity's fault.