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Well, I feel obligated to offer an introduction of myself, since I see it requested that I do so upon registration and in numerous places on the forums here, so I will. I've been lurking around these forums and observing the goings-on for a few months now, and I finally got the urge to actually register, so that I might voice any questions that I may have. I'll immediately admit to being "unsaved trash", and that I do not share many of the views and opinions found here, however, I'm not here to debate, stir up a ruckus, or "troll". You have your views, I have mine, you can make efforts to change my views all you like, and it's up to me from that point to decide whether or not to accept such instances. Same goes for me. It's not my place to try and pressure my views and opinions unto anyone here. If you're curious what I am here for; I'm here to learn. Not because I'm aiming to one day be saved or anything like that, but simply for the sake of information. I consider myself to be a learning writer, and someday later in life, I might desire to write on the things I found to be interesting in Landover Baptist. Toward that end, I wish to be a peaceful, background member of this community, working with it's members to gather accurate and truthful information. I understand that I could make more sense of your views and opinions once I get my hands on the preferred bible used here, but that will come later once I secure the finances for the purchase. For now, it will suffice by me inquiring to various people of any questions that come to mind. I'd like to assure you that I am in no way associated with the press or media, I am a private writer with a curiosity on the subject of "Landover Baptist" and it's community. Please allow me to gather information and work with one or more of your community to write an accurate and truthful account. If you would prefer I not write on the subject, that's fine as well, but I would like to still satisfy my curiosity.
So let's see... I've actually been raised in a "household" and "family" that claimed to be christian for the most part, but never behaved anything like the sort, nor actually lived by the word of god, even to my limited knowledge of it. My parents were never married, and from what I understand, I was an accident that was created through the abuse of alcoholic beverages, drugs, and a party involving a bonfire. As such, I have never remained in one place for very long, being shuffled from my mother's home to my father's, and back, over the course of the first 18 years of my life. Even when I managed to stay with one or the other for a decent amount of time, they always insisted on relocating every few months, for reasons completely unknown to me. I have been dragged in and out of many, many churches all over the United States, most of which flew the banner of "Penecostal" or "Non-Denominational". I don't accept the views and teachings of these churches any more than I accept drug abuse and alcoholism... which since you don't know yet, is "not at all". I have never experimented with drugs, and the only experience I have had with alcohol was when I was made to drink it unawares on my 20th birthday by people I had once considered my "friends". Needless to say, I am not fond of it. Back on churches; I currently do not attend a church, and at present, my intentions do not include eventually attending. If I must decide on a favorite bible verse out of my extremely lacking knowledge base on the subject... I can't quote it or it's location, but there is a point that describes the care and use of a sword, and something about a scepter... and I seem to recall Solomon being mentioned in the general area? if someone knows what I'm speaking of, could I please be directed to that section of text? In any case, It's pretty clear that I have not found Jesus, but I believe I fall under this post in your "noobs please read" thread of the Pastor's Rules. While I don't exactly have a faith, belief or religion that I follow (to my knowledge), I'm open for questions, and am interested in hearing more about Landover Baptist.
Thank you for taking the time to read my somewhat lengthy and unfortunately "un-informative" introduction, and while I'll likely remain "unsaved trash" for the entire duration of my stay here, I hope for and look forward to a peaceful stay.
~Alrisandre, the Homelost Wanderer
So let's see... I've actually been raised in a "household" and "family" that claimed to be christian for the most part, but never behaved anything like the sort, nor actually lived by the word of god, even to my limited knowledge of it. My parents were never married, and from what I understand, I was an accident that was created through the abuse of alcoholic beverages, drugs, and a party involving a bonfire. As such, I have never remained in one place for very long, being shuffled from my mother's home to my father's, and back, over the course of the first 18 years of my life. Even when I managed to stay with one or the other for a decent amount of time, they always insisted on relocating every few months, for reasons completely unknown to me. I have been dragged in and out of many, many churches all over the United States, most of which flew the banner of "Penecostal" or "Non-Denominational". I don't accept the views and teachings of these churches any more than I accept drug abuse and alcoholism... which since you don't know yet, is "not at all". I have never experimented with drugs, and the only experience I have had with alcohol was when I was made to drink it unawares on my 20th birthday by people I had once considered my "friends". Needless to say, I am not fond of it. Back on churches; I currently do not attend a church, and at present, my intentions do not include eventually attending. If I must decide on a favorite bible verse out of my extremely lacking knowledge base on the subject... I can't quote it or it's location, but there is a point that describes the care and use of a sword, and something about a scepter... and I seem to recall Solomon being mentioned in the general area? if someone knows what I'm speaking of, could I please be directed to that section of text? In any case, It's pretty clear that I have not found Jesus, but I believe I fall under this post in your "noobs please read" thread of the Pastor's Rules. While I don't exactly have a faith, belief or religion that I follow (to my knowledge), I'm open for questions, and am interested in hearing more about Landover Baptist.
Thank you for taking the time to read my somewhat lengthy and unfortunately "un-informative" introduction, and while I'll likely remain "unsaved trash" for the entire duration of my stay here, I hope for and look forward to a peaceful stay.
~Alrisandre, the Homelost Wanderer
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