[James Hutchins]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

Ken, I think you are trying to pull wool over our eves.
Deuteronomy 22:11
Thou shalt not wear a garment of divers sorts, as of woollen and linen together.

Now Ken, everyone knows that 'Science and Technology' goes against the pure and honest teaching of Jesus and the Holy Bible. It is like horseshit and ice cream. They simply do not go together.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

I'm sure he's proud that I've switched to Baptism disregarding my parent's influences!

Son, why are you trying to lie to us? Earlier you said you haven't strayed from the religious upbringing of your parents.

I was raised by good christian parents and ultimately decided to follow him when I was young and haven't ever questioned that decision.

So you never questioned your religion, but you do. You haven't strayed from the religion of your youth, but you have.

It's all very suspicious. Did you think you were the first God-mocking atheist to come here and pretend to be a Christian just to mock those who are truly devoted to the LORD? Why? What do you get out of it?

[KenDJohn]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

Read the Bible, sonny. Just read it. Cover to cover. I guarantee you that by the time you get to the bit with the giants and the unicorns you'll appreciate why we find God so fantastic and want to share our appreciation of His reality with the world.

I already do share the word of the Lord, and I love doing so!

Why?

Why wouldn't I? I want to be assured that what I believe in is the truth. Simple as that.

You came to the right place, friend! I'm a bit worried how expressive you are in saying you question your beliefs, though. My husband always says, "an open mind is Satan's playground!". What you need to do is blindly accept the entire Bible for what it is without question. And welcome to the forums!

Don't be worried, I don't question my beliefs nearly as much as when I was a younger lad. Having the influence of going to a public school all my life doesn't help with having consistent religious beliefs without looking into them beforehand. As I said above, I want to be assured that what I believe in is the truth.

Ken, tell me how you deal with being a Baptist and going to a technological school. What classes are you taking? What do you think Gods thoughts are regarding your behavior?

Being a Baptist at a technological school is easier than you can imagine. There's all types of religious groups around here. All the friends I hang out with are Baptist and have the same beliefs as me. I'm taking all normal classes, just like in grade school. What do I think God's thoughts are regarding my behavior? I'm sure he's proud that I've switched to Baptism disregarding my parent's influences!

[James Hutchins]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

Ken, tell me how you deal with being a Baptist and going to a technological school. What classes are you taking? What do you think Gods thoughts are regarding your behavior?

[Abigail Talmadge]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

friendly forums?? ive got massive abuse on my cultural background on this site and all i wanted to do was spread the word of st.patrick

Friend, perhaps you should try to spread St. Patrick's word when you're sober. And this is a website for true Christian Baptists obeying the word of the Lord, not a group of drunken Scots obeying the word of St. Patrick! If you'd like to do that, maybe you should find another forum for people like you (that is, unless you finally want to confess your sins to our almighty God!).

[Abigail Talmadge]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

I haven't ever thought of changing my path again. Of COURSE I question my religious beliefs! And that's why I'm here!

You came to the right place, friend! I'm a bit worried how expressive you are in saying you question your beliefs, though. My husband always says, "an open mind is Satan's playground!". What you need to do is blindly accept the entire Bible for what it is without question. And welcome to the forums!

[Felicity]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

Of COURSE I question my religious beliefs!

Why?

[Redeemed Papist]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

Read the Bible, sonny. Just read it. Cover to cover. I guarantee you that by the time you get to the bit with the giants and the unicorns you'll appreciate why we find God so fantastic and want to share our appreciation of His reality with the world.

[KenDJohn]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

I said "A person who never questions is easily led astray." You said that you decided to follow Jesus when you were young, "and haven't ever questioned that decision." My question is, how do you know that when you were young you were actually following Jesus? How do you know you are now? How does a young child know their faith? It is very rare, although not unheard of, to see such a spiritually gifted child.

I haven't ever thought of changing my path again. Of COURSE I question my religious beliefs! And that's why I'm here! I'm here to further expand my knowledge of Baptist beliefs so I can become a better Baptist. I guess I can say I'm a spiritually gifted child because the path I'm on now is the correct way to go. If you think my decision is wrong and Baptist is not the way to go, I'd like you to prove it.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

Are you saying that changing into a Baptist isn't the right choice? So Baptist's beliefs isn't what I should be believing? I'm a bit confused, please expand on that.

I said "A person who never questions is easily led astray." You said that you decided to follow Jesus when you were young, "and haven't ever questioned that decision." My question is, how do you know that when you were young you were actually following Jesus? How do you know you are now? How does a young child know their faith? It is very rare, although not unheard of, to see such a spiritually gifted child.

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

friendly forums?? ive got massive abuse on my cultural background on this site and all i wanted to do was spread the word of st.patrick

Friend, not receiving special privileges to pander to your fragile ego isn't the same as "massive abuse."

[KenDJohn]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

Hmm, this concerns me a bit. A person who never questions is easily led astray. I would hate to think you are following Satan while thinking to yourself you were following Jesus. How would you know if you were being led astray by wolves in sheep's clothing?

Are you saying that changing into a Baptist isn't the right choice? So Baptist's beliefs isn't what I should be believing? I'm a bit confused, please expand on that.

[irish poof]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

Hello Mr. John, and welcome to our friendly forums!

But of course we will reference Holy Scripture. We always do. It's how we know what is right!

But please do tell us what church you go to, what your favorite bible verse is, and how you came to know Jesus!

friendly forums?? ive got massive abuse on my cultural background on this site and all i wanted to do was spread the word of st.patrick

[Mary Etheldreda]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

I was raised by good christian parents and ultimately decided to follow him when I was young and haven't ever questioned that decision.

Hmm, this concerns me a bit. A person who never questions is easily led astray. I would hate to think you are following Satan while thinking to yourself you were following Jesus. How would you know if you were being led astray by wolves in sheep's clothing?

[KenDJohn]

Re: Hey there, LBC.

Very sorry about that. It sure is cleverly hidden!

Here's a couple of my favorite bible verses:
- Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
- Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

I'm attending Little Rock Baptist Church in a wealthy suburb of Detroit.

I was raised by good christian parents and ultimately decided to follow him when I was young and haven't ever questioned that decision.