Jesus Loves You !

[UK_Stinks]

But I think you're all a bit sick and twisted.

You call yourselves "True Christians", but the bigotry and hatred that spews out in these forums is not representative of Christianity.

Christians are supposed to be tolerant and forgiving- you people are spiteful and damning - you are a mockery of Christianity.

Do you thinks its okay to be offensive to other races? Where in your bible does it preach racism?

[UK_Stinks]

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Deuteronomy 23: 1 He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.


Jeremiah 31:30
But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour GRAPE, his teeth shall be set on edge.


Numbers 11:5
We remember the FISH, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:

[James Dewitt]

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Deuteronomy 23: 1 He that is wounded in the stones, or hath his privy member cut off, shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD.


Jeremiah 31:30
But every one shall die for his own iniquity: every man that eateth the sour GRAPE, his teeth shall be set on edge.


Numbers 11:5
We remember the FISH, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:

This is my favorite quote, it comes from the book of JDSR. He that is born stupid shall renmain so his entire life, you can not fix it.
YIC,JD.JR

[UK_Stinks]

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The Bible is not meant to be taken literally.

[Lycia The Repentant]

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The Bible is not meant to be taken literally.

*Sigh*

Then how do you explain this verse?

"Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation." 2 Peter 1:20

[GOD=life]

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You call yourselves "True Christians", but the bigotry and hatred that spews out in these forums is not representative of Christianity.

Unless you advocate a position that Christianity is not based on the Bible, I don't see how your argument makes any sense.

Considering that everything is substantiated by direct quotes from the Bible, both from the Old AND New Testament, I would argue that this forum is entirely representative of Christianity.

Christians are supposed to be tolerant and forgiving- you people are spiteful and damning - you are a mockery of Christianity.

On the contrary, we are trying to convince people to turn to Jesus Christ and avoid Hell.

You do realize that people who aren't Christians will burn in hell for eternity, right??

Do you thinks its okay to be offensive to other races? Where in your bible does it preach racism?

God teaches us that the races should not mix and be assigned their own places on the earth:

Acts 17:26And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;

The Bible is not meant to be taken literally.

The Bible itself actually says that it should.

Deuteronomy 4:2 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Deuteronomy 12:32 What thing soever I command you, observe to do it: thou shalt not add thereto, nor diminish from it.

Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.
Proverbs 30:6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

Matthew 4:4 Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

James 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

Revelation 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
Revelation 22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

2 Peter 1:20-21 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost


Certainly, we should be able to agree that the Bible is an authority on the Bible... ??

[UK_Stinks]

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Unless you advocate a position that Christianity is not based on the Bible, I don't see how your argument makes any sense.

Considering that everything is substantiated by direct quotes from the Bible, both from the Old AND New Testament, I would argue that this forum is entirely representative of Christianity.

Christianity today is based on a reinterpretation of the bible. If you were to try to live your life today based on a literal reading of the bible I think you would probably be arrested or commited to a lunatic asylum fairly quickly.

And of course for many direct quotes from the bible advocating some position, you can find another direct quote stating the opposite.

You do realize that people who aren't Christians will burn in hell for eternity, right??

No, I believe that If there was a hell, the judgement on who goes there would be based on whether you were good or bad in your life.

A person who might have never read the bible or gone to church but spent his/her life selflessly helping others would be less likely to go to hell than a selfish, bigoted, money grabbing Christian who "praised the lord" everyday.

But I think the whole heaven/hell thing is nonsense anyway.

God teaches us that the races should not mix and be assigned their own places on the earth:

Galatians 3:28There is neither Jew nor GREEK, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

[Johannes Kirkeholm]

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Christianity today is based on a reinterpretation of the bible.

Todays Christianity is perverted. People interpret the Bible even though they shouldn't (2 Peter 1:20) and they trust their own understanding instead of the Word of God which they shouldn't do either:

Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

If you were to try to live your life today based on a literal reading of the bible I think you would probably be arrested or commited to a lunatic asylum fairly quickly.

Yes, Christianity in its true form isn't very politically correct. But True Christians™ have always been persecuted and it's no different today:

2 Timothy 3:12
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

And of course for many direct quotes from the bible advocating some position, you can find another direct quote stating the opposite.

Are you stating that the Bible contain contradictions? Don't you think a perfect God can inspire people to write a book without screwing it up?

No, I believe that If there was a hell, the judgement on who goes there would be based on whether you were good or bad in your life.

The Bible clearly states that there is a Hell:

Revelation 20:14-15
And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

If you don't believe in what the Bible says why do you believe in God and Jesus?

A person who might have never read the bible or gone to church but spent his/her life selflessly helping others would be less likely to go to hell than a selfish, bigoted, money grabbing Christian who "praised the lord" everyday.

Wrong.

John 3:18
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God

But I think the whole heaven/hell thing is nonsense anyway.

You don't think God knows whether Heaven and Hell exists better than you do?

Finally I would like to say that we True Christians™ aren't hateful at all. We are going out of our way to warn people about the consequences of their actions. Therefore I will warn you as well. If you don't believe in the entire Bible you will go to Hell:

Revelation 22:19
And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

There is still time for you to become a True Christian™. It's not to late to repent, friend.

[James Hutchins]

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The Bible is not meant to be taken literally.

See, that fluffy bunny comment is exactly why the world is in the mess that it is.
God us instructs to follow His Word. He does not say 'sort of' or 'skip the parts you do not like'. He tells us to follow His Word. Period. The only exception is when secular tells us we cannot not.
So make up your own 'Bible' wing life, take each day as it comes with no Road Map of Living(tm). Wing it, but be sure to wear asbestos underwear on your deathbed.

[GOD=life]

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Christianity today is based on a reinterpretation of the bible.

That's because a lot of people who call themselves "Christians" are more worried about annoying atheists than about what God thinks about them.

Trust me, if God wanted us to reinterpret the Bible, He would have told us so. Instead, he said that it never changes, should never be reinterpreted and should always be followed to the letter.

And as Christians, we are supposed to do what God tells us to do. You can say you don't like Christianity, that's legal. But to say that being Christian means that you shouldn't follow the Bible..... that's insane.

If you were to try to live your life today based on a literal reading of the bible I think you would probably be arrested or commited to a lunatic asylum fairly quickly.

On the contrary, we follow the directive that we should follow the law of the land. Thus, we cannot stone homosexuals as God wants us to do, but we CAN push to get Sarah Palin elected to the White House so that she can change the law to reflect Biblical values. And only THEN can we stone homosexuals and children who disobey their parents to death.

Romans 13:2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Romans 13:3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
Romans 13:4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Romans 13:5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Romans 13:6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

Titus 3:1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

Hebrews 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

1st Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
1st Peter 2:14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
1st Peter 2:15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

And of course for many direct quotes from the bible advocating some position, you can find another direct quote stating the opposite.

Context, context, context. Different people play different roles and have gotten different assignments from God. We're not meant to be clones.

No, I believe that If there was a hell, the judgement on who goes there would be based on whether you were good or bad in your life.

That is fair and reasonable on the surface, but this is not what Christianity says: you can be a great and kind person, but if you don't believe in God, then you will go to Hell. There's no way around it.

But I think the whole heaven/hell thing is nonsense anyway.

Then maybe Christianity is not your thing.

[Gabriel Reproba]

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The Bible is not meant to be taken literally.

"Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation."
2 Peter 1:20

End of thread.