[Rev. M. Rodimer]

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And finally, for Rev. Modimer.
What I said regarding the Christians I know wasn't intended to get anyone here riled. I'll be blunt, I don't know much about your beliefs, just that they differ wildly from the beliefs of the Christians where I live. Everyone in my area is of the opinion that God loves everyone, forgives everything, etc. I've noticed from some of the scripture quotes you folks frequently use that you don't exactly share that opinion of your Lord. Your forum is the first chance I've had to share any sort of conversation with views such as yours, hence my presence.

I didn't ask for a run-down of your opinions.

You commented on your experience with Protestants, but that you knew nothing of our religion. So, what sort of Christians are we? Do you even know what "Protestant" means, or what the alternatives to it are?

[Aranthos]

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Well, the short answer is I know VERY little about your religion. By that, I mean both your views specifically, as Landover Baptists (correct term?), or as Christians in general. After some searching, I owe an apology (again) - I wasn't aware that many Baptists consider themselves Protestant. Is this the case amongst yourselves?

On an unrelated subject, may I ask why you have two ex-masturbator awards? One for each hand? And am I eligible to receive such a badge, as I quit a few months ago?

[Lycia The Repentant]

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And am I eligible to receive such a badge, as I quit a few months ago?

As the saying goes "Quitting is the easy part, staying quit is the hard part". Sure, an atheist might have quit m*sturb*ting to get up and go to the bathroom or something, but I'm highly skeptical that they could remain free of the sin of self-abuse with no moral compass to guide them.

[Aranthos]

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As the saying goes "Quitting is the easy part, staying quit is the hard part". Sure, an atheist might have quit m*sturb*ting to get up and go to the bathroom or something, but I'm highly skeptical that they could remain free of the sin of self-abuse with no moral compass to guide them.

Tell you what, it was a mighty challenge the first few weeks. Been a while now though and it's getting easier. Of course, I am lacking a moral compass. I took this challenge on thinking it wouldn't benefit me in any way, actually not even seeing any upside to it at all. But it would be a challenge, and I love a challenge. And hey, at least it's one less thing for you guys to hate me for

[Lycia The Repentant]

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Tell you what, it was a mighty challenge the first few weeks. Been a while now though and it's getting easier. Of course, I am lacking a moral compass. I took this challenge on thinking it wouldn't benefit me in any way, actually not even seeing any upside to it at all. But it would be a challenge, and I love a challenge. And hey, at least it's one less thing for you guys to hate me for

Have you ever considered that it is Jesus who keeps your fingers away from your tallywhacker and keeps them typing "www.landoverbaptist.net" in your browser's URL bar? Maybe it's time to thank Him for that by accepting His offer of Salvation and giving up all of your sinful habits, not just the one.

[Nobar King]

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I'd like to point out that it's a good thing that we don't have peaceful atheist swingers in the military over in Iraquistan fighting the holy war against Muslim extremists. You need a real Christian soldier to fight that kind of battle.

I hope they have enough Whole Foods Markets in the United States to keep your type gainfully employed.

[Aranthos]

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First thing, I think tallywhacker is my new favourite word for it. Mind if I keep it? =]
Second, I'm not going to rule out that possibility. In my eyes, I visit here for two reasons. Number one, I wonder how long the politeness will last. Frankly, I'm impressed I've managed to go this long without any particularly strong comments being made toward me. The other part is that this site is unique. Much the same reason I browse the laser pointer forums. The only people who know anything worth knowing about lasers are on that forum. Equally, everyone here knows what they're talking about.
As well as that, it's nice to be on a forum where other people type with the same care to spelling and punctuation as I do - a habit I often get mocked for elsewhere.

I'll soon see what Jesus thinks of me - before long I'm due to find out whether or not my job (which was a temp job to cover the Christmas shopping rush) will be made permanent or not. My judgement day approaches...

[Nobar King]

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I hope you're not part of that sick flashlight sex cult.

[Aranthos]

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I'm not sure if you missed/forgot something Mr. King, but I live in the UK. And as far as jobs that suit me, it's more an issue of whether there are enough electronics stores to keep my kind employed =]

While I may not be out fighting in any wars, I am contributing what I can, where I can. I'm in college studying Motorsport Engineering, aiming for a job in telemetry and performance analysis, which should provide me with plenty of money to throw into our economy. Aside from that, I work 20 hours a week at Comet - pretty much Britain's version of Best Buy. And finally, in what little free time I have, I'm a semi-professional gamer. I know you collectively disapprove of computer games, but they've earned me a decent chunk of money so I can't complain.

Time for another unrelated question... I'm dimly aware of a line in the Bible commanding that I not get drunk. Does this rule out drinking altogether, or are small amounts allowable?

[Aranthos]

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I hope you're not part of that sick flashlight sex cult.

Hmm, considering the text you accompanied it with, I'm not sure I want to click the link!

The only light-related forum I browse on a regular basis is www.laserpointerforums.com. It's a sad fact that most handheld lasers do look like they were designed to be inserted *ahem* where nothing ever should, but rest assured I only work with so-called "labbies" - the kind of laser you put on a desk or stand and melt stuff with.

[Brother Helge]

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If your just here for a quick laugh at the noody Christians expence, I don't understand why you are still here.
You seem like a reasonably nice guy and I think Jesus sent you here for a reason.

Have you ever read the Bible?
(And - No I don't count the times you where forced to read it at school.)

Have you ever read the Good Book with good intentions?

It could change your life!
It sure have changed my life!

Yours in Christ!

[Aranthos]

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If your just here for a quick laugh at the noody Christians expence, I don't understand why you are still here.
You seem like a reasonably nice guy

I absolutely am not here to mock, else I would have given up and left by now =]
Thanks for the kind words =] I've strived most of my life to be a nice guy, sadly it's caused me to be nice where it isn't deserved as well, but I can always work on that.

I think Jesus sent you here for a reason.

I'm not ruling that out, but with all due respect I'm happy to wait a while before deciding one way or another. I have a long life ahead of my to right my wrongs, and for now my focus is on my studies, and earning the money to fund them. Sadly, most work round here is relatively low-pay, and I doubt I'd have the time to read the KJV in the depth it deserves without sacrificing something else in my life. I would prefer to work harder later in life to make up for my wrongs, than to put my studies and cash flow at risk today. I hope this makes sense.

Have you ever read the Bible?
(And - No I don't count the times you where forced to read it at school.)

Have you ever read the Good Book with good intentions?

No, and thus no. That said, when (not if, when) I do read the Bible, I will treat it with the respect it deserves. As I said earlier, I'm a man of logic. My mind works a little different to most people and isn't so ready to accept certain things, but I will give it a fair chance.

It could change your life!
It sur have changed mine!

Yours in Christ!

We never know. It just might change mine too. Or at least I'll be able to say "Dammit, I tried!". Either scenario is better than where I am now though.

[Brother Helge]

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I have a long life ahead of my to right my wrongs, and for now my focus is on my studies, and earning the money to fund them.

Unfortunately, life on earth is rather short compared to eternity in Hell.
I bet you have heard the song "Heaven can wait 'til a nother day".
This is however not true.

Sadly, most work round here is relatively low-pay, and I doubt I'd have the time to read the KJV in the depth it deserves without sacrificing something else in my life.

No pain - no gain. And this time it's not about your pectoralis major. It's about your well being of your soul - forever.

I would prefer to work harder later in life to make up for my wrongs, than to put my studies and cash flow at risk today. I hope this makes sense.

As we are not hindous or buddhist it does not make sense at all.
If Jesus comes back tomorrow - what would your excuse be?
"I was going to do it tomorrow..."???

I'm a man of logic.

Good - then you will find that the Holy Bible (KJV1611) is crystal clear and that you won't have to interpret any part of it. Just read it and live by it.

My mind works a little different to most people and isn't so ready to accept certain things, but I will give it a fair chance.

Do you indicate that you are retarded in some way?

We never know. It just might change mine too.

Yes it will.

Or at least I'll be able to say "Dammit, I tried!". Either scenario is better than where I am now though.

No - this scenario indicates that you will burn in Hell for eternity.
Heaven is a better choice!

God bless You!

[Aranthos]

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Unfortunately, life on earth is rather short compared to eternity in Hell.
I bet you have heard the song "Heaven can wait 'til a nother day".
This is however not true.

I'm willing to take my chances on the world lasting another few years. And if that doesn't happen? I'm not one for excuses, I'll accept my fate. I have done with everything else in my life, and I will continue to do so. No use in arguing or making up excuses.

Do you indicate that you are retarded in some way?

I'm not going to post some bullshit IQ score here, or make false claims about my education. You don't want to hear that. What I was actually getting at is that I'm not content just to see something and say "ooh that's cool" - I want to take it apart and see what makes it tick. I can't own a piece of computer software without disassembling it and looking at the code underneath, and I can't own a car without stripping it and seeing what's inside. That's all I meant - I'm just more inquisitive than most people =]

No - this scenario indicates that you will burn in Hell for eternity.
Heaven is a better choice!

God bless You!

True that I would still burn, but at least while on Earth I would live knowing I'd at least tried. That's a plus in my mind. Like I said, I live to learn.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

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On an unrelated subject, may I ask why you have two ex-masturbator awards? One for each hand?

It's something of an inside joke.

When the ex-masturbator badge was added by a Sister who knows that I, a True Christian(tm), do not masturbate, I pointed out that I have never once masturbated . . . so she gave me a second one. Taking the one away would suggest to those not in the know that I might currently BE a masturbator.