Greetings from an ex-Catholic Atheist

[RespectfulOutsider]

Hey everyone!
I'm getting the impression I might have stirred up a hornet's nest by describing myself with the 'A' word, but the header said 'unsaved welcome' so I thought I might pop in and say hi

Before I say anything else I just want to make it clear I'm not a militant atheist here to start any arguments, or tell you you're an idiot or anything else (believe it or not some of us are pretty friendly once you get to know us!)

So, yeah. Basically I was raised as a Roman Catholic for many a year but I had some serious objections to the legitimacy of the Papacy. I ended up leaving Catholicism and didn't really have any sort of religion for the past 8 or so years.

So, here I am, partly because I am interested in what you believe, but also because I do wish to fill the emptiness in my life with religion again and I'm hoping something here might spark it. That's pretty much it, and I'm surprised you've actually been bothered to read this far!

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Greetings from an ex-Catholic Atheist

Catholicks are not Christians, which you can read about HERE.

Jesus clearly called you here for a reason. I hope you know how lucky you are. I advize you to drop to your knees NOW and beg Him to take charge of your pathetic life, and fill you with the Holy Spirit.

If you'd like to find out more about Landover Baptist Church, please read THIS thread created especially for new posters.

If you have a question, use the "search" function before posting it. Most likely it is being discussed somewhere on this Godly forum. Please don't waste God's precious bandwidth.

You will keep a respectful tongue in your head whenever addressing your betters, which includes all True Christians™. Failure to do so, or any attempt at inciting debate or mockery of God's Divine Plan, can and will result in the suspension of your posting privileges.

Your rights on this forum are listed HERE. If you feel that any of these rights have been violated, please don't hesitate to contact a Pastor at once.

[Holly Graham]

Re: Greetings from an ex-Catholic Atheist

Hey everyone!
I'm getting the impression I might have stirred up a hornet's nest by describing myself with the 'A' word, but the header said 'unsaved welcome' so I thought I might pop in and say hi

Well, actually, it says "unsaved UNwelcome," but since you're a catholic atheist, It explains why you can't read so well.

Might I suggest reading the KJV 1611 Bible? I'm POSITIVE it will increase your reading skills. I just love spending the day, curled up with my Bible, reading all the goodness it provides. (2 Timothy 3:16)

[GodBlessUs]

Re: Greetings from an ex-Catholic Atheist

Well, actually, it says "unsaved UNwelcome," but since you're a catholic atheist, I explains why you can't read so well.

Might I suggest reading the KJV 1611 Bible? I'm POSITIVE it will increase your reading skills. I just love spending the day, curled up with my Bible, reading all the goodness it provides. (2 Timothy 3:16)

You beat me to it.

[Alexandria Puckett]

Re: Greetings from an ex-Catholic Atheist

WELL, you are willing, I will give you that much. Holly is right, however, do read the KJV Holy Bible, because it is GOD'S TRUE WORD and the first step in becoming enveloped in his HOLY LIGHT as a Saved True Christian. Let Jesus into your heart, and follow ALL (as in EVERY SINGLE ONE) of His holy rules, and you just might save yourself from eternal damnation!
Welcome to LAndover, friend!

Edit: Did not mean to quote the good Pastor, sorry!

[RespectfulOutsider]

Re: Greetings from an ex-Catholic Atheist

Well, actually, it says "unsaved UNwelcome," but since you're a catholic atheist, It explains why you can't read so well.

I was hoping you folk might make an exception for little ol' me
Anyway, thanks for the welcome, I've dug out my KJV, hopefully through the grace of God I turn my life around

[Holly Graham]

Re: Greetings from an ex-Catholic Atheist

I have found an online source that helps quite a bit when I'm needing specific scriptures. It is found here.

It is very useful here, since everything you say should be backed up with Scripture, if at all possible.

Yours in Christ,

Holly

[Marc Thyme]

Re: Greetings from an ex-Catholic Atheist

I was hoping you folk might make an exception for little ol' me
Anyway, thanks for the welcome, I've dug out my KJV, hopefully through the grace of God I turn my life around

Well, having dug out your 1611KJV, what's keeping you from reading it cover to cover?

So tell us about your family. How many sons do you have? Why do you call yourself an atheist? Is Jesus a burr under your saddle for some reason?

[RespectfulOutsider]

Re: Greetings from an ex-Catholic Atheist

Well, having dug out your 1611KJV, what's keeping you from reading it cover to cover?

So tell us about your family. How many sons do you have? Why do you call yourself an atheist? Is Jesus a burr under your saddle for some reason?

Nothing is stopping me, which is why I fully intend to
I'm only a young man, I haven't found the right woman yet so no sons right now. I guess I referred to myself as an atheist for lack of a better word. I guess a better description would be impartial? I always tried to live as moral a life as I could; I don't drink, I've never taken drugs, I try to be as kind and respectful as I can to others as possible. But something always felt missing, hence why I'm here

[Didymus Much]

Re: Greetings from an ex-Catholic Atheist

...I don't drink, I've never taken drugs...

...But something always felt missing, hence why I'm here...

Didn't you just answer your own question?

[Zechariah Smyth]

Re: Greetings from an ex-Catholic Atheist

Nothing is stopping me, which is why I fully intend to
I'm only a young man, I haven't found the right woman yet so no sons right now. I guess I referred to myself as an atheist for lack of a better word. I guess a better description would be impartial? I always tried to live as moral a life as I could; I don't drink, I've never taken drugs, I try to be as kind and respectful as I can to others as possible. But something always felt missing, hence why I'm here

Internalized morals are worthless. You need the sweet, sweet words of the KJV Bible:

(1 Corinthians 2:13) "Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual."



YiC,

Zech

[Marc Thyme]

Re: Greetings from an ex-Catholic Atheist

Nothing is stopping me, which is why I fully intend to

By now you should be about two thirds of the way through Ezra. What do you think so far? Are you starting to get a handle on morality God's way and why it's unwise to wait too long to find a fertile wife and begin having sons?
Ezra Chapter 8: 1-14 (1611KJV)
1 These are now the chiefe of their fathers, and this is the genealogie of them that went vp with mee from Babylon, in the reigne of Artaxerxes the king. 2 Of the sonnes of Phinehas, Gershom: of the sonnes of Ithamar, Daniel: of the sonnes of Dauid, Hattush. 3 Of the sonnes of Shechaniah, of the sonnes of Pharosh, Zechariah, and with him were reckoned, by genealogie of the males, an hundred and fiftie. 4 Of the sonnes of Pahath Moab, Elihoenai the sonne of Zerahiah: and with him, two hundred males. 5 Of the sonnes of Shechaniah, the sonne of Iahaziel, and with him three hundred males. 6 Of the sonnes also of Adin, Ebed the sonne of Ionathan, and with him fiftie males. 7 And of the sonnes of Elam, Ieshaiah the sonne of Athaliah, and with him seuentie males. 8 And of the sonnes of Shephatiah, Zebadiah the sonne of Michael, and with him fourescore males. 9 Of the sonnes of Ioab, Obadiah the sonne of Iehiel: and with him two hundred and eighteene males. 10 And of the sonnes of Shelomith, the sonne of Iosiphiah, and with him an hundred and threescore males. 11 And of the sonnes of Bebai, Zechariah the sonne of Bebai, and with him twenty and eight males. 12 And of the sonnes of Azgad, Iohanan the sonne of Hakkatan, and with him an hundred and ten males. 13 And of the last sonnes of Adonikam, whose names are these: Eliphelet, Iehiel, and Shemaiah, and with them threescore males. 14 Of the sonnes also of Biguai, Uthai, and Zabbud, and with them seuentie males.

I'm only a young man, I haven't found the right woman yet so no sons right now.

Son, whenever I hear that, I can't help but to think there might be something else that may be interfering with your search for a wife. Open up to Jesus and confess what that might be. You're not a homer, are you?

Leviticus Chapter 18:22 (1611KJV)
22Thou shalt not lie with mankinde, as with womankinde: it is abomination.

I guess I referred to myself as an atheist for lack of a better word. I guess a better description would be impartial?

If you're not an atheist, that means you believe in God. How can you be impartial to God? Your eternity is at stake here, boy!

Matthew Chapter 7: 19 (1611KJV)
19Euery tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewen downe, and cast into the fire.

I always tried to live as moral a life as I could; I don't drink, I've never taken drugs, I try to be as kind and respectful as I can to others as possible. But something always felt missing, hence why I'm here

You sure have a lot to learn from your Bible and I hope you're wasting no time getting yourself educated and inspired. Where did you get the idea that a man shouldn't drink? Even Jesus drank wine.

Judges Chapter 9:13 (1611KJV)
13And the Uine said vnto them, Should I leaue my wine, which cheareth God and man, and goe to bee promoted ouer the trees?

Psalms Chapter 104:15 (1611KJV)
15And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oile to make his face to shine: and bread which strengtheneth mans heart.

1 Timothy Chapter 5:23 (1611KJV)
23Drinke no longer water, but vse a little wine for thy stomackes sake, and thine often infirmities.

You didn't find this forum by pure happenstance, you know. What's been missing from your life (I'm sure it's becoming obvious to you by now) is Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. If you simply let Him have His way with you, you'll be filled with His love in no time.