[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Hi

I've been on this website for a little while, and after some thinking (and a couple very disturbing and terrifying dreams) I, uh... I... (why is it so hard to say)...
I... wanna be saved

Well Shout Glory! Now we're getting somewhere!

Jesus called you here to wash your filthy, vile sins away with His blood. But first, you need to confess your sins to Him. Post all of the degenerate details of the orgies you've attended, and so on. Leave out no details, because Jesus will know!

Pics a plus!

[Billy Bob Jenkins]

Re: Hi

I've been on this website for a little while, and after some thinking (and a couple very disturbing and terrifying dreams) I, uh... I... (why is it so hard to say)...
I... wanna be saved

Read the Bible.

[Rahab the Harlot]

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I've been on this website for a little while, and after some thinking (and a couple very disturbing and terrifying dreams) I, uh... I... (why is it so hard to say)...
I... wanna be saved

[Levi Jones]

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However, I tend to dismiss the liberal theology of “all gods are the same god” that some Pagans and Wiccans today tend to follow.

Yet you would have never even heard of Wicca if not for Gardner.

Am I worshipping the Gods the way Pagans from ancient times worshipped them? Without detailed records it’s hard to tell for sure, but it’s very likely that there are significant differences between then and now.

Correct. How do you know you're doing it right? How do you know you aren't just making them more angry?

How do I know that the Gods that I worship are real? I consider myself open-minded, but that does not mean that I’ll automatically believe anything that I read or am being told. For this particular subject I spent many, many hours for many, many months meditating on the subject. And I personally believe that they’re real.

I'm sure if you spent months and months meditating on Christ and the Gospel, you would reach the same conclusion.

“What if you're wrong, and God burns you alive for all time in His Lake of Fire because you chose a religion that seemed fun and nice instead of True?” Well, I’ve never been to the afterlife, nor have I had “visions” of hell during my meditations.

You have never had visions of hell during your meditations. Could it be that you were wanting to not believe in God's punishment, therefore it happened?

Is there a possibility that I’m wrong?

Tell you what, since we don't have time for a protective spell to work nor can we test whether it is the spell, God or good fortune keeping me alive, why not send me a curse? If it doesn't work, we'll know for sure, won't we?

I suppose there is that possibility. However, I don’t see that as enough reason to completely dump the beliefs that I hold as true.

If your curse works on me, I'll change my beliefs. If it doesn't, you change yours.

Deal?

[Rahab the Harlot]

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Hi, Krissy!

Could you help me with a little question I have? No pagans seem willing to answer it.

It's a known fact that there aren't detailed records showing how "pagans" worshiped their various deities. Sure, when it comes to the Greeks and Romans, we have some good information; they had a god or goddess for just about everything. Like the Whitman's Sampler of religions.

Since you're "eclectic", I'll assume you're not focusing on Greco-Roman mythology, and instead drawing in some more generic "nature spirits", etc.

What I'm curious about is, how do you know of these entities you worship? Upon what evidence did you decide that God, as described in the Bible, who has over 4 billion followers in the world today (if we include Muslims and Jews, who at least claim to follow God), is just a silly superstition, but your assorted deities are real?

How can you pick a religion based on what "feels good"? Is not truth more important? What if you're wrong, and God burns you alive for all time in His Lake of Fire because you chose a religion that seemed fun and nice instead of True?

Or do you really think paganism is Truth? Based on what evidence?

OK, that was more "a few questions". I look forward to reading your thoughts. (On the screen, not through some demonic "telephonesis" or whatever.)

Thank you for the welcome.

You’re correct that I don’t strictly focus on any one particular mythology, or “path”, and I have used terms such as “Spirits of Nature” or even simply “The Divine”. However, I tend to dismiss the liberal theology of “all gods are the same god” that some Pagans and Wiccans today tend to follow.

Am I worshipping the Gods the way Pagans from ancient times worshipped them? Without detailed records it’s hard to tell for sure, but it’s very likely that there are significant differences between then and now.

“…how do you know of these entities you worship?” Well, I read about various pantheons and mythologies. How do I know that the Gods that I worship are real? I consider myself open-minded, but that does not mean that I’ll automatically believe anything that I read or am being told. For this particular subject I spent many, many hours for many, many months meditating on the subject. And I personally believe that they’re real.

“How can you pick a religion based on what "feels good"?” As I’ve stated above, I spent months meditating on it before coming to a conclusion. I believe it as truth. Is that a reason for me to go out and “preach” about the Gods or my belief in hopes of conversion? Of course not. Now, if someone were to come up to me and ask me about my feelings on a particular God or about a belief system that’s either similar or different to my own, then I’ll gladly answer them.

“What if you're wrong, and God burns you alive for all time in His Lake of Fire because you chose a religion that seemed fun and nice instead of True?” Well, I’ve never been to the afterlife, nor have I had “visions” of hell during my meditations. Is there a possibility that I’m wrong? I suppose there is that possibility. However, I don’t see that as enough reason to completely dump the beliefs that I hold as true.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

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I'm not sure about "stains" and "corrupts" but I do consider myself a Pagan. (Not flat-out Wiccan, but more eclectic. I feel more peaceful and happy when I'm in nature than in any church)

Hi, Krissy!

Could you help me with a little question I have? No pagans seem willing to answer it.

It's a known fact that there aren't detailed records showing how "pagans" worshiped their various deities. Sure, when it comes to the Greeks and Romans, we have some good information; they had a god or goddess for just about everything. Like the Whitman's Sampler of religions.

Since you're "eclectic", I'll assume you're not focusing on Greco-Roman mythology, and instead drawing in some more generic "nature spirits", etc.

What I'm curious about is, how do you know of these entities you worship? Upon what evidence did you decide that God, as described in the Bible, who has over 4 billion followers in the world today (if we include Muslims and Jews, who at least claim to follow God), is just a silly superstition, but your assorted deities are real?

How can you pick a religion based on what "feels good"? Is not truth more important? What if you're wrong, and God burns you alive for all time in His Lake of Fire because you chose a religion that seemed fun and nice instead of True?

Or do you really think paganism is Truth? Based on what evidence?

OK, that was more "a few questions". I look forward to reading your thoughts. (On the screen, not through some demonic "telephonesis" or whatever.)

[Carl the wop]

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Amen, Irinka, Amen..

1 Corinthians 6:19 - What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

Philippians 3:21 - Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

[Irinka the repentant jewess]

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I'm not sure about "stains" and "corrupts" but I do consider myself a Pagan. (Not flat-out Wiccan, but more eclectic. I feel more peaceful and happy when I'm in nature than in any church)
I have smoked marijuana before, but not in about 4 years. Not because of any moral grounds, I believe that it does much less damage to the human body than alcohol and cigarettes. I just haven't had the time to "indulge". Not to mention that my job has random drug testing and I don't have the connections to get another job if I lose this one.
I'm not a lesbian, so I'm not sure what else you wanna know.

Krissy, why do you choose your activities on the basis of which brings less damage to your body? Why not just abstain from things that do damage to the body and involve yourself in things that do you good, like exercise? Ultimately, studying the Word of God and seeking His will for your life would do you the most good.

[Levi Jones]

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Thank you. I suppose I should brush up on the Bible while I'm here.
(Btw, I'm not exactly sure where the "obese lesbian" thing under my name came from)

Because all Wiccans are fat, dear.

[Rahab the Harlot]

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Hello, dear friend. I welcome you in Christ's abundant love.

If you don't have a Bible, you can read it online on many sites, including this one. Be sure to select the KJV and only the KJV.

We follow the Bible exactly as written. Therefore, anyone disgusted by this site is disgusted by the Lord and by His Word, not by us.

Thank you. I suppose I should brush up on the Bible while I'm here.
(Btw, I'm not exactly sure where the "obese lesbian" thing under my name came from)

[James Hutchins]

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I can see that.

That is a negative attitude. "liveandlove" is just upset that no one will friend him. He has been sending crude and obscene messages to all the male members.

You need to give God a chance to show you His True Self.

[Pastor Isaac Peters]

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Hello, dear friend. I welcome you in Christ's abundant love.

If you don't have a Bible, you can read it online on many sites, including this one. Be sure to select the KJV and only the KJV.

We follow the Bible exactly as written. Therefore, anyone disgusted by this site is disgusted by the Lord and by His Word, not by us.

[Carl the wop]

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Welcom my friend, just a littel warning as a pagan my self you are in for a hell of a time

You're obviously an unwashed Pagan. Real Christians would NEVER misspell the words in Jesus' language. It is akin to blasphemy.

[Zechariah Smyth]

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Welcom my friend, just a littel warning as a pagan my self you are in for a hell of a time

everything she said is true

Why the hate? Everyone is having a nice conversation and you waddle in here with your crazy talk.



Jesus warned me about you:

(1 Timothy 5:13) "And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not."

YiC,

Zech

[Rahab the Harlot]

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everything she said is true

I can see that.