Why hello there, I am a false Christian rugmuncher who ducks questions.

[Crazyand NOT Christian]

My god is probably not your god, although I consider myself to be Christian. However, I'm not going to go all WBC on those who apparently go against the word of god. I read the bible when I was 10, and just recently as well. So I consider myself to be fairly more educated on The Bible than the average person. And you all, are definitely not average people.

I wouldn't mind having an intelligent debate once in a while with any of you, as long as it's not accusatory or upright ridiculous. I hope that I am not banned or anything for having different views upon The Bible and God.

So, let's get to the basics, shall we?
My name is Brittany and at 19, I'm a student at uni for fashion design. I used to consider myself agnostic, but not anymore. Here is the thing that you all are going to hate me for: I am capable of loving BOTH men and women. However, I know my relationship between God and I so I feel no shame or questioning in my feelings and attractions.

My favourite bible verse would be "A quoi sert l'argent dans la main de l'insens? A acheter la sagesse? Mais il n'a point de sens." of Proverbs 17:16 LSG. Which probably gives away the fact that I am fluent in french, as well as english. Currently trying to learn Russian.

As for churches, I always try to switch them up.

This is quite the unnecessarily long read, ah well. I look forward to discovering or learning about you all and your beliefs.

[Pastor Isaac Peters]

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Dear friend:

I welcome you in Christ's abundant love.

I have no problem with the general concept of different views. Nonetheless, we must keep in mind that God's will is not a matter of opinion; instead, some views on that subject are right, and others are wrong:

Matthew 7:21-23: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

[Dr. Ernest C. Ville, D.C.S.]

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My god is probably not your god,

Well let us stop right here. When you are here, we expect that you show our God, the one true God, respect by capitalizing His Name. What you want to call your god is your prerogative, but we ask that you show some sincere respect while on our Forums.

although I consider myself to be Christian.

Well that is downright cute Just what makes you think you are a friend of our Lord? So far you've chosen to desecrate His Name to the same ranks as a sausage & egg sandwich. Have you accepting Him into your heart? Have you turned away from your wicked ways, acknowledging that you are as disgusting a sinner as the Catholic Hitler was? Or did you "pick" Christianity as the "cool" religion?

However, I'm not going to go all WBC on those who apparently go against the word of god. I read the bible when I was 10, and just recently as well.

Again, we ask that you capitalize the Word of God whilst here on our forums. We show respect to the Bible and ask that you do the same. Congratulations on reading the Bible twice in your lifetime. At least that is a start! What verse spoke the most to you?

So I consider myself to be fairly more educated on The Bible than the average person. And you all, are definitely not average people.

Thank you for your kind words. We here at Landover pride ourselves in being as close to Jesus as possible, this side of Heaven. We spend a tremendous amount of time in the Word, studying the Lord that we might serve Him better.

I wouldn't mind having an intelligent debate once in a while with any of you, as long as it's not accusatory or upright ridiculous. I hope that I am not banned or anything for having different views upon The Bible and God.

We welcome any and all respectful discussions about the Bible here. As you've been made aware, we are firm believers in the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, so we trust that you respect the Bible as the firm and final answer in any and all matters. But that being said, we'd be happy to engage in discussions and guide you in a better understanding of God's Word

My name is Brittany and at 19, I'm a student at uni for fashion design. I used to consider myself agnostic, but not anymore. Here is the thing that you all are going to hate me for: I am capable of loving BOTH men and women.

Congratulations on having turned from your atheist ways and turning towards Jesus. That is truly heart-warming. And I am glad to hear that you are capable of loving both men & women. In fact, our Lord commands us to love all of our brothers & sisters in Christ. We are all here for the same purpose: to spread the Word of God to all corners of the globe.

My favourite bible verse would be "A quoi sert l'argent dans la main de l'insens? A acheter la sagesse? Mais il n'a point de sens." of Proverbs 17:16 LSG. Which probably gives away the fact that I am fluent in french, as well as english. Currently trying to learn Russian.

I'm not sure what translation you are using, but it has been shown time & time again that the correct version of the Bible is the 1611 King James version. It was written in English that the people of the world might be best able to communicate with our Lord. While other countries have tried translating the Bible into their own languages, it is a cheap imitation, much like Goach is a cheap knock-off of Coach.

As for churches, I always try to switch them up.

You go to both Baptist and Reformed Baptist Churches? That seems a little excessive. As I'm sure you are aware, there is only one thing that matters: your relationship with Jesus. Constantly going to different churches will only lead you to questioning your Salvation, so we recommend that you simply worship amongst other believers, like those you find here at Landover.

Anyways, welcome We are happy to have you here, and look forward to showing you a better understanding of the Word.

[Crazyand NOT Christian]

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Ahh, I'm scared.

Apologies for not capitalizing God, simple mistake. Apologies for also not quoting.

By loving both men and women, I meant emotionally AND sexually.

If I was looking for a "cool" religion, Christianity would be the FARTHEST thing away from what I would choose, aha. I was raised as a Christian.

Oh my, such a condescending manner you decided to post in.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

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By loving both men and women, I meant emotionally AND sexually.

Ah, so you're planning to spend eternity being burned alive in God's Lake of Fire, and are thrilled to live your brief human life as an abomination before Him.

So why would you come to a Christian forum? You can't be a homosexual and a Christian.

[Crazyand NOT Christian]

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Ah, so you're planning to spend eternity being burned alive in God's Lake of Fire, and are thrilled to live your brief human life as an abomination before Him.

So why would you come to a Christian forum? You can't be a homosexual and a Christian.

No, because I know my God different than you seem to know yours. I believe and know that God loves heterosexuals, homosexuals, bisexuals.

I'm not homosexual, I'm bisexual. And yes, I can.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

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No, because I know my God different than you seem to know yours. I believe and know that God loves heterosexuals, homosexuals, bisexuals.

Please use Scripture to support that assertion.

Once you have failed in that effort, will you accept that you have made up a god of your own in your mind, who happens to agree with you on everything?

That's called idolatry.

If you don't want to worship God as He presents Himself in the Bible (which you don't), and obey His Commands (which you reject), why call yourself a Christian? That's dishonest not only to others, but to yourself.

Why not be a Secular Humanist, or a Pantheist, or something like that instead?

[Dr. Ernest C. Ville, D.C.S.]

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Oh my, this is a disappointing turn of events. What book are you looking in to find that your god is OK with you loving men and women equally, in a sexual sense? Because in my Book (the Bible), there is nothing even close to that! Does yours come with a rainbow cover on it with hemp bindings?

And not to get nit-picky about things, but how do you both "believe" and "know" something? You must be terribly lacking in faith, which the Bible defines for us as:

11 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

[Pastor Isaac Peters]

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No, because I know my God different than you seem to know yours.

For the reason that I explained above, you and Rev. Rodimer cannot both be right. Since you do not regard the Bible as authoritative, how do you "know" about your "God"?

[Crazyand NOT Christian]

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Oh my, this is a disappointing turn of events. What book are you looking in to find that your god is OK with you loving men and women equally, in a sexual sense? Because in my Book (the Bible), there is nothing even close to that! Does yours come with a rainbow cover on it with hemp bindings?

And not to get nit-picky about things, but how do you both "believe" and "know" something? You must be terribly lacking in faith, which the Bible defines for us as:

I don't need a book to create a relationship between myself and God. If I did, I would lie to myself about my attractions to women, subject physical abuse from my future husband (but if I had a wife..) and many other things that I don't really believe is God's word. Sorry to disappoint.

The only faith I lack of is faith in The Bible.

[Faith_Machine]

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Welcome, Brittany! It's so nice of you to come here and flaunt your homosexuality in this family friendly forum! I happen to be watching my neighbor's kids at the moment. They're 5 and 6 years old. I was letting them play on the computer when I noticed they were reading your introductory post.

I know their parents had hoped to wait a few years before explaining to them what homosexuality was. They wanted to wait until their children had the maturity and mental capacity to understand such a queer concept.

But I guess you've sort of jump-started the process for them, haven't you?

I guess I'll have to sit these kids down and start with a simple explanation of "the birds and the bees," and then move on to an explanation of what happens when Satan confuses some people and causes them to sodomize members of their own gender.

Wish me luck!

[James Hutchins]

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Hi Brittany. Many young people are confused these days. They get androgenous signals from EMO Metal bands, drugged up fashion designers and drunken advertising exectutives. No wonder you are confused. No doubt you grew up in an empty, hollow home where True Love(c) was little more than a pat on the head and an occassional grunt. So you went out into the world with no idea, just a burning feeling, a void if you will, of desire.
I can see you wish you were a Christin, to be able to experience all the joy that comes from following the Word of God(r). I think it is the best ever! The thing is Brittany, God is extremely clear about what He expects from us. By meeting Gods expectations, we might be granted a chance to spend eternity in Heaven. Sweet, right? One of the things God expects from us is not to be Homosexualizers. A girl of you age should be married and of had a couple of sons by now. It is great you want to take Home Ec. in school and learn how to make your familys clothes. My wife, Mrs. Hutchins is a marvel with a needle and thread.
This is what God has to say about queers (male and female):
Genesis 19:24 Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven;
Genesis 19:25 And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground.

Leviticus 18:22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

Leviticus 20:13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

Deuteronomy 23:17 There shall be no whore of the daughters of Israel, nor a sodomite of the sons of Israel.

1st Kings 14:24 And there were also sodomites in the land: and they did according to all the abominations of the nations which the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

Isaiah 3:8 For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their doings are against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory.
Isaiah 3:9The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have rewarded evil unto themselves.

Matthew 19:4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,
Matthew 19:5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
Matthew 19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

Romans 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
Romans 1:26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
Romans 1:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
Romans 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

Now, as you know, no where does God tell us we can skip parts of the Bible. Why if that were the case, we could just skip all of it! Ridiculous idea, isn't it? So you have a choice. Live by the Bible, as God instructs (in His typical simple, clear message) and go to Heaven or do what you want and go to Hell.

[Pastor Isaac Peters]

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I don't need a book to create a relationship between myself and God. If I did, I would lie to myself about my attractions to women, subject physical abuse from my future husband (but if I had a wife..) and many other things that I don't really believe is God's word. Sorry to disappoint.

The only faith I lack of is faith in The Bible.

Do you plan on ever answering this?

Since you do not regard the Bible as authoritative, how do you "know" about your "God"?

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

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If you don't want to worship God as He presents Himself in the Bible (which you don't), and obey His Commands (which you reject), why call yourself a Christian? That's dishonest not only to others, but to yourself.

Why not be a Secular Humanist, or a Pantheist, or something like that instead?

And don't forget to answer this.

[Dr. Ernest C. Ville, D.C.S.]

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Well this just seems downright silly. You've decided that you are a "Christian" and yet you have no faith in the Bible, which is the very foundation of Christianity as we know it today? How does that make sense? You say that you didn't choose to be a Christian for it's "cool factor", but what else could it be? It's certainly not a close relationship with your Creator, as you've demonstrated!

I think it's clear that you have a gaping Jesus-sized hole, friend. You're not making any sense. You call yourself a Christian, yet you reject the Bible and convince yourself that God approves of your lifestyle. Why not make up your own god and call him Jerry? I bet he'd approve of it! He can believe whatever you want! You can be his favorite follower, you can set up forums for people to spread his praises. Just don't count on him to help you when Yahweh, the one True God, drop-kicks your worthless behind into the bottomless pit of Hell.

Methinks a better username would have been "CrazyButNotChristian"