God's children

[PeaceOnEarth]

Hello. I will shamelessly admit that I am not a member of your church, though I have the utmost respect for the dedication you all hold for your beliefs, your church, and your community. I will answer any and all questions you have for me honestly, as I know that you will do the same, provided they asked respectable (you can hold me to that). I have a question for you, and I honestly do not mean to offend in my asking. I am genuinely curious.

I do not profess to know the bible as well as most of you, though I do believe it says that we are all God's children, yes? And because we are are all His children, that he loves us all? But why then does he turn away those who are gay, for instance? I mean, is there a reason, other than the sole fact that it's in the bible, that it's wrong to be gay? I'm just using this as an example--feel free to choose another if you see fit. And I really don't mean this as a criticism, so I apologize if it comes off that way.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

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Dear Godmocker;

This is called the "introduction" forum for a reason.

Tell us about yourself, your church and the path you walked to find Jesus.

What does your husband do? What's his favorite pie?

[PeaceOnEarth]

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Oh, right.... So much for a good impression, eh?

Well, I'm Emily, 17 years old, unmarried. I was raised more spiritual than outwardly religious, and therefore do not have the teachings of the bible most of you do, nor do I belong to a church. I don't really know what my beliefs would officially be called... they border on buddhism, I suppose, but I doubt the logistics really matter much because I'm not a Christian. I like to keep a very open mind, and I love civil discussions in which I can be exposed to new ways of looking at the world.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

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Oh, right.... So much for a good impression, eh?

Well, I'm Emily, 17 years old, unmarried. I was raised more spiritual than outwardly religious, and therefore do not have the teachings of the bible most of you do, nor do I belong to a church. I don't really know what my beliefs would officially be called... they border on buddhism, I suppose, but I doubt the logistics really matter much because I'm not a Christian. I like to keep a very open mind, and I love civil discussions in which I can be exposed to new ways of looking at the world.

Well I know the demons in you are going to get riled up when I share this with you, but "being spiritual" is nothing but fast talk for satan worhip. The Holy Bible says that there is only one God, and that's Jesus.

Acts 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

That's God talking right there little miss. You'd better listen!

That fat chinaman "boodha" didn't suffer and die temporarily on the cross for my sins. Jesus did!

[PeaceOnEarth]

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I didn't say I am Buddhist. Buddhists don't actually worship a deity--the term buddha refers to a person (traditionally a male) who is enlightened, in the Buddhist sense. When used as a noun, "Buddha" refers to the first Buddhist, at least the first labeled Buddhist.

Spiritual doesn't mean conjuring demons; not to me, anyway. I see it more as self respect, self growth, and self discovery. I do not mess with demons, spirits, etc. I meditate daily, and maintain my connection with the living beings around me, as I respect them all equally, which I know that you do not agree with.

As you are aware that you are often underestimated by those of differing beliefs, I too face this; don't let my age fool you. I believe furthering the self is as essential to one's well-being as religion. Like yin to yang, if you don't mind my use of the cliche.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

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I didn't say I am Buddhist. Buddhists don't actually worship a deity--the term buddha refers to a person (traditionally a male) who is enlightened, in the Buddhist sense. When used as a noun, "Buddha" refers to the first Buddhist, at least the first labeled Buddhist.

Spiritual doesn't mean conjuring demons; not to me, anyway. I see it more as self respect, self growth, and self discovery. I do not mess with demons, spirits, etc. I meditate daily, and maintain my connection with the living beings around me, as I respect them all equally, which I know that you do not agree with.

As you are aware that you are often underestimated by those of differing beliefs, I too face this; don't let my age fool you. I believe furthering the self is as essential to one's well-being as religion. Like yin to yang, if you don't mind my use of the cliche.

This is a very powerful prayer against Witchcraft. This prayer can shut down witches and satanists forever. Being that this prayer basically shuts down the senders of the hexes and vexes by returning their evil to them sevenfold. I hurl it at you and your "yinyang" demons NOWNOWNOW!

Father,
In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I plead the precious uncorruptable blood of Jesus over myself and my church and everything that belongs to us. I ask for giant warrior Angels to be loosed from Heaven to surround and protect us. As your war club and weapons of war I break down, undamn, and blow up all walls of protection around all witches, warlocks, wizards, satanists, and the like, and I break the power of all curses, hexes, vexes, spells, charms, fetishes, physic prayers, physic thought, all witchcraft, sorcery, magic, voodoo, all mind control, jinxes, potions, bewitchments, death, destruction, sickness, pain, torment, physic power, physic warfare, prayer chains, and everything else being sent my way or my family members way, and I return it and the demons to the senders right now!, SEVENFOLD, and I BIND it to them by the Blood of Jesus!

Father, I pray that these lost souls will find the light of your son Jesus.. Their own snares and traps have been set against themselves.. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth I now loose them from all mindcontrol of satan!.. Father I also ask that you Bind the Holy Spirit to there hearts as a guide to your son Jesus.. So they may be set free from the bondages of satan.

In Jesus name I pray..
Amen

[PeaceOnEarth]

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I feel a very good inner peace, thank you for that. Though I still hold firm on my beliefs.

You can skip that first question I put--I have another. Why do you trust the bible so fully when it's been translated so many times (which means some things were lost, as literal translations differ from contextual translations), rewritten and had scriptures removed--what about Lilith? Adam's first wife?

I also have another thing to say. Christianity is a very wide branch of religion. Your sub-branch of Christianity is call Baptism. You are WRONG in saying someone is not Christian because they do not conform to your beliefs. You close yourselves into your dogmatic little worlds based on a book that you have no proof OTHER THAN THE FUCKING BOOK ITSELF that it's "God's word." I'm sorry, but I've been reading more of your forum, and everything YOU guys do sounds like more of a sin than ANYTHING I've ever done. Go ahead and ignore every word I just said and throw bible verses at me--it's what you do best, isn't it? It's all you've done so far. You're avoidant, and you're living in a fantasy world. That's fine--you can stay there. But don't do it at the expense of others. Your genocidal, racist, anti-human, ignorant, close-minded god is one that I want NO part in worshipping. Repeat bible verses until your fingers fall off--I'm gonna go live my life. And I'm gonna dedicate a reasonable portion of myself to my belief, and I'm going to love everyone.

Only in death shall we see who is correct. Good luck on your path--I'm glad you can at least be happy with what you've chosen.

[Tertius The Scribe]

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Son, I don't believe that post could've been any gayer if RuPaul had written it.

[Born Again Bob]

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Go ahead and ignore every word I just said...

SO far ahead of you, pal!

[Trent Harvey, Jr.]

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I like to keep a very open mind, and I love civil discussions in which I can be exposed to new ways of looking at the world...you have no proof OTHER THAN THE piffleING BOOK ITSELF that it's "God's word." I'm sorry, but I've been reading more of your forum, and everything YOU guys do sounds like more of a sin than ANYTHING I've ever done. Go ahead and ignore every word I just said and throw bible verses at me--it's what you do best, isn't it? It's all you've done so far. You're avoidant, and you're living in a fantasy world. That's fine--you can stay there. But don't do it at the expense of others. Your genocidal, racist, anti-human, ignorant, close-minded god is one that I want NO part in worshipping.

What's wrong? Did you "get exposed to new ways of looking at the world"?

Nothing sadder in the world than liberals getting what they thought/claimed they wanted.