[Didymus Much]

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...Christians constantly bombard 'non believers' with their own beliefs...

Isn't that what you're doing right now?

[jackburns]

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Welcome. I'd like you to re-read what you wrote. This time with an open mind. Perhaps, imagine your grandmother getting a note like that from some stranger. How do you think she would feel? What should Jesus do?

See friend, you immediately attack us just because we are a little different. That hurts. You do not know me. All I know about you is that you come to some quaint backwoods village that probably has never been visited by missionaries. Should I hate you for your ignorance?

Annie Dillard:
Eskimo:"If I did not know about God and sin, would I go to hell?" Priest: "No, not if you did not know." Eskimo: "Then why did you tell me?"

Christians constantly bombard 'non believers' with their own beliefs. "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,"

[James Hutchins]

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Hi, my name is Jack. I came here to learn about Christianity and God, as I don't have any contact with Christians in my personal life. After reading through a few topics and posts, putting aside the not so serious threads, I've came to the conclusion that 'True Christians' are antagonistic, generally rash, extremely harsh, ignorant in the face of evidence, hurtful and ridiculously closed minded people.
I feel I won't be welcome here and my stay may be very limited. Thank you.

Welcome. I'd like you to re-read what you wrote. This time with an open mind. Perhaps, imagine your grandmother getting a note like that from some stranger. How do you think she would feel? What should Jesus do?

See friend, you immediately attack us just because we are a little different. That hurts. You do not know me. All I know about you is that you come to some quaint backwoods village that probably has never been visited by missionaries. Should I hate you for your ignorance?

[Alphonse Alban]

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"I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." Mohandas Gandhi.

Who cares what that very racist dothead said about anything?

[jackburns]

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We can accept that because we're used to looking out on a world where the vast majority of people are determined to burn in Hell.

That doesn't help you one bit when God kills you and sends you to Hell.

"I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." Mohandas Gandhi.

[Redeemed Papist]

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I can accept that you have your beliefs, I'm just here to understand them. I know I won't change ANY of them, baring in mind you've probably had them longer then I've been alive, I just hope you can accept that I have my own opinions about heaven, life and God.

We can accept that because we're used to looking out on a world where the vast majority of people are determined to burn in Hell.

That doesn't help you one bit when God kills you and sends you to Hell.

[Redeemed Papist]

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Thanks for actually attempting to hold a conversation. In regard to your questions, I live in a small village in United Kingdom, England. There's roughly 50 people currently living in the village, none of which are Christian.

You found a village in England without a church or anyone who claims to be a Christian even if they aren't really. Such a place surely doesn't exist. Perhaps they're all being polite because they don't want to get into a boring conversation with a hateful atheist blowhard.

Do you live in some sort of atheist cult?

[MitzaLizalor]

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Hi Concinnity How sad that you choose satan. I hope you find out more about God's Perfect Love.

I fail to see how you could look upon a God in such a way. You portray him as a heartless, emotionless... creature

God is not a creature. The Bible teaches us:

John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

I hope that clarifies the position for you.

Welcome to the forum and thank-you for not swearing.

[Pastor Ed Lowman]

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I didn't state that I understand them, quite the oppisite actually, I WANT to understand them. I'm literally just starting, it's been roughly 3 hours or so. Although I highly doubt I'll take them up as my own, does that disallow me from learning them?

You want to follow Jesus? Well, you're in the right place. Read the entire King James Bible and the topics in this Godly forum, and if you can force Satan back for long enough, you're bound to learn something that will (for once) not make baby Jesus cry. You might even be Saved™ if you really strive for righteousness.

And stop moping around the forums carrying on about being young and apologizing for everything. That sounds finnicky and homosexual. Instead, apologize to Jesus for having lived a life of doubt and wickedness, and for questioning his holy plan for your life. Bow in submission now. (See Philippians 4:8; Romans 14:11)

I will be praying for you.

Pastor Ed

[jackburns]

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Your attempts to understand our beliefs (read: God's beliefs) are futile. You accept them, not understand them. (See Romans 11:33) Best to submit in fear to almighty God before it's too late. (See Luke 12:4-5)

You're a young man and must learn that your "own opinions about heaven, life and God" matter not a wink. God doesn't care at all. God is not in heaven saying: "let's make a deal." He is in heaven saying: "this is the deal!"

"In those days there was no King in Israel and everyone did what was right in his own eyes." (Judges 17:6)

When everyone comes to their own conclusions about life and spirituality, soon you have homosexuals boofing other men and sucking the stems of Eurotrash in public parks while recreationally lighting up joints afterwards.

God's way is better.

Pastor Ed

I didn't state that I understand them, quite the oppisite actually, I WANT to understand them. I'm literally just starting, it's been roughly 3 hours or so. Although I highly doubt I'll take them up as my own, does that disallow me from learning them?

[Pastor Ed Lowman]

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I can accept that you have your beliefs, I'm just here to understand them. I know I won't change ANY of them, baring in mind you've probably had them longer then I've been alive, I just hope you can accept that I have my own opinions about heaven, life and God.

Your attempts to understand our beliefs (read: God's beliefs) are futile. You accept them, not understand them. (See Romans 11:33) Best to submit in fear to almighty God before it's too late. (See Luke 12:4-5)

You're a young man and must learn that your "own opinions about heaven, life and God" matter not a wink. God doesn't care at all. God is not in heaven saying: "let's make a deal." He is in heaven saying: "this is the deal!"

"In those days there was no King in Israel and everyone did what was right in his own eyes." (Judges 17:6)

When everyone comes to their own conclusions about life and spirituality, soon you have homosexuals boofing other men and sucking the stems of Eurotrash in public parks while recreationally lighting up joints afterwards.

God's way is better.

Pastor Ed

[jackburns]

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It means that I'm 5 years ahead of you when I was your age. Better get busy for Jesus.

You're very persuasive . But I feel I can't be persuaded on this matter, sorry if that means we can't 'get along'. I do think I'll keep visiting this forum though, to learn about Christianity. Religion really is one of my favorite subjects. All religions. Even false or untrue ones by your Bible.
Again, sorry If I offended you which I'm sure I did. But I'd imagine you've had worse here then a child ranting on and gotten used to it by now. No offense.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

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On a side note, it says you started taking in a interest in Christianity at the age of 12, I believe your now 29, so that's 17 years of bible study and beliefs. I'm 17 years old, so I wasn't far off.

It means that I'm 5 years ahead of you when I was your age. Better get busy for Jesus.

[jackburns]

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I'm not that old. My Church bio is HERE.

If you'd like to find out more about Landover Baptist Church, please read THIS thread created especially for new posters.

If you have a question, use the "search" function before posting it. Most likely it is being discussed somewhere on this Godly forum. Please don't waste God's precious bandwidth.

You will keep a respectful tongue in your head whenever addressing your betters, which includes all True Christians™. Failure to do so, or any attempt at inciting debate or mockery of God's Divine Plan, can and will result in the suspension of your posting privileges.

Your rights on this forum are listed HERE. If you feel that any of these rights have been violated, please don't hesitate to contact a Pastor at once.

I have to say, you have achieved pretty impressive feats in my opinion, in all honesty I didn't understand all of it not knowing much about Christianity but them seem commendable. I honestly do respect your beliefs and opinions, I just get slightly carried away on religious subjects as I've not had a great deal of opportunity to discuss them, sorry if I offended you I really. Religion just fascinates me.

On a side note, it says you started taking in a interest in Christianity at the age of 12, I believe your now 29, so that's 17 years of bible study and beliefs. I'm 17 years old, so I wasn't far off.

[Mary Etheldreda]

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I fail to see how you could look upon a God in such a way. You portray him as a heartless, emotionless... creature that should not be worthy of any form of worship. A person who would murder a fellow human simply because they do not share the same opinion is not a person worthy of an afterlife in heaven.

Are you kidding?

God is not heartless and emotionless! His heart is so big He sent His SON to die for us! In OUR place!

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God
(Romans 3:23)

The wages of sin are death - eternal death - Hell for all of us, without question, without mercy. But because our God is a Loving God, He gave us a substitute so that we may be saved!

Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree
(Galatians 3:13)

I urge you to watch this short but powerful video: