Introduction

[TearsofMana]

Hello everyone,

I'd like to start out by saying hello and I hope you're all having a wonderful day.

I'm here to learn more about Christian culture and to see the opinions and views of Christians, as I am not quite in the loop of things. I personally prescribe to no religion, though I think spirituality is an important aspect of human nature and helps us hold reverence for human life, the well-being of others, animals, and our planet, and the way we work within the cosmos. I'm most interested in topics discussing the way human nature.

I also quite enjoy history so hearing about philosophical advances over the years (such as Plato's philosophies being brought into the Christian fold via the Eucharist).

I hope to learn a lot from everyone and I promise to be calm and behave (it seems there's a lot of instigators here and I can't stand fighting).

[Redeemed Papist]

Re: Introduction

This is lovely. Have you read the Bible? Even as a Hell-bound non-believer surely it's possible to have a favourite Bible verse.

I humbly suggest the following:

Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Many people also look for moral guidance in the Bible. I see nothing finer than Romans 1 for this purpose.

17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

As you can see, just the most cursory look at the Bible shows us that you have come to the right place if you are in any way inclined to not burn forever in a lake of fire.

[Zechariah Smyth]

Re: Introduction

I'm here to learn more about Christian culture and to see the opinions and views of Christians, as I am not quite in the loop of things.

Read the Bible. Start at the beginning, end at the end.

I personally prescribe to no religion,

That's a shame. Hellbound is no way to go through life.

though I think spirituality is an important aspect of human nature and helps us hold reverence for human life, the well-being of others, animals, and our planet, and the way we work within the cosmos. I'm most interested in topics discussing the way human nature.

Whoa...are you a smelly hippie?

I also quite enjoy history so hearing about philosophical advances over the years (such as Plato's philosophies being brought into the Christian fold via the Eucharist).

Plato was a queer.

I hope to learn a lot from everyone and I promise to be calm and behave (it seems there's a lot of instigators here and I can't stand fighting).

Good! Because if you aren't, you'll be shown the door.

Yours in Christ,

Z. Smyth

[TearsofMana]

Re: Introduction

This is lovely. Have you read the Bible? Even as a Hell-bound non-believer surely it's possible to have a favourite Bible verse.

I humbly suggest the following:

Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Many people also look for moral guidance in the Bible. I see nothing finer than Romans 1 for this purpose.

17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

As you can see, just the most cursory look at the Bible shows us that you have come to the right place if you are in any way inclined to not burn forever in a lake of fire.

I have indeed read much of the bible, though not all of it. I have read the Revelations several times because I appreciate the imagery and pose involved in the work. I suppose my favorite bible passage might be one in John, though I forget the verse, "I once saw Satan fall like lightning from Heaven". I thought the imagery was quite remarkable and had a great sense of power from it; that evil would be rebuked and cast down. The imagery 'like lightning' just makes me think of the Heavens as quite a mighty thing. Satan would be but less than a rat compared to God if he were thrown out so easily.

However, I do like your passages as well! I will reflect on them and perhaps one of them will become my favorite as well. Thank you!

[TearsofMana]

Re: Introduction

Read the Bible. Start at the beginning, end at the end.

I have read much of it but not all. I will get right on that, however. Do you recommend reading anything outside of the bible? I know there are other scriptures that did not become part of the New Testament but I am not sure of their validity.

That's a shame. Hellbound is no way to go through life.

If that is my fate, then so be it.

Whoa...are you a smelly hippie?

I bathe regularly and abstain from alcohol, nicotine, or any other recreational drug. I wear respectable clothing daily. Would I still be a hippie?

Plato was a queer.

Plato had not mentioned a wife or child in his writings, however I seem to have gotten my philosophers mixed up. It was Aristotle that had worked his way into the Catholic Church through the process known as Transubstantiation, which was highly prized work for hundreds of years. Has Aristotle since fallen out of favor with the church?

Good! Because if you aren't, you'll be shown the door.

As should any who seek foes.

[white_raven]

Re: Introduction

Whoa...are you a smelly hippie?



Plato was a queer.

No need to be antagonistic. Shouldnt everyone appreciate nature and everything in it? You believe god made everything on the earth, yet someone who appreciates and finds joy in the things god made is, somehow, a person to be insulted? How does that make any sense at all?

Do you have proof that Plato was a homosexual? And how is his theoretical sexual orientation relevant to *anything*?

[Pastor Isaac Peters]

Re: Introduction

I have read much of it but not all. I will get right on that, however. Do you recommend reading anything outside of the bible? I know there are other scriptures that did not become part of the New Testament but I am not sure of their validity.

If they did not become part of the Bible, you need not worry about their validity. God is omnipotent, and do you agree with me that it would be an easy task for an omnipotent God to make sure that the Bible reads exactly as He wants it to read?

No need to be antagonistic. Shouldnt everyone appreciate nature and everything in it? You believe god made everything on the earth, yet someone who appreciates and finds joy in the things god made is, somehow, a person to be insulted? How does that make any sense at all?

We are to subdue it and have dominion over it:

Genesis 1:28: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

Genesis 9:1-2: And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth [upon] the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.

Instead of speculating as to how we should respond to God's creation, maybe you should read the Bible and find out.

[Redeemed Papist]

Re: Introduction

No need to be antagonistic. Shouldnt everyone appreciate nature and everything in it? You believe god made everything on the earth, yet someone who appreciates and finds joy in the things god made is, somehow, a person to be insulted? How does that make any sense at all?

Do you have proof that Plato was a homosexual? And how is his theoretical sexual orientation relevant to *anything*?

Who is this lecturing harpy?

[white_raven]

Re: Introduction

Who is this guy insulting me?

[Redeemed Papist]

Re: Introduction

Who is this guy insulting me?

He's a True Christian(TM) bathed in the blood of Christ and therefore washed free of sin wondering why you are here polluting a polite person with an inquiring mind's introduction thread with your venom and hatred.

[TearsofMana]

Re: Introduction

If they did not become part of the Bible, you need not worry about their validity. God is omnipotent, and do you agree with me that it would be an easy task for an omnipotent God to make sure that the Bible reads exactly as He wants it to read?

We are to subdue it and have dominion over it:

Genesis 1:28: And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

Genesis 9:1-2: And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth [upon] the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.

Instead of speculating as to how we should respond to God's creation, maybe you should read the Bible and find out.

I would indeed agree that for anything omnipotent, it would be quite easy to have a book read in the way intended for said omnipotent being. However, I did not intend to speculate as how we should respond to anything, let alone God's creation. I know some, but not much, of Christianity, and don't know how to read the bible to its full extent. Remember, I'm not as good at this as the rest of you, which is why I joined up; to learn more. You all have very interesting insights on what bible scriptures are important and their deeper meaning, and I would be surprised if you disagreed that you have more insight into the Bible than I. But yes, I will definitely take your advice.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Introduction

Hello everyone,

I'd like to start out by saying hello and I hope you're all having a wonderful day.

I'm here to learn more about Christian culture and to see the opinions and views of Christians, as I am not quite in the loop of things. I personally prescribe to no religion, though I think spirituality is an important aspect of human nature and helps us hold reverence for human life, the well-being of others, animals, and our planet, and the way we work within the cosmos. I'm most interested in topics discussing the way human nature.

I also quite enjoy history so hearing about philosophical advances over the years (such as Plato's philosophies being brought into the Christian fold via the Eucharist).

I hope to learn a lot from everyone and I promise to be calm and behave (it seems there's a lot of instigators here and I can't stand fighting).

We aren't even slightly interested in secular philosophies. That way lies hellfire.

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[Pastor Ed Lowman]

Re: Introduction

I promise to be calm and behave (it seems there's a lot of instigators here and I can't stand fighting).

Like we have faith in the promise of an infidel who has no reason to honor said promise.

My advice is to stop admiring Greek boy molesters and give God's Bible a chance (the Greeks did all their talking when God's prophets were silent)!

Pastor Ed