[Miss Tanith]

Re: Hi, how are you

What should I do if I do not see the "New Thread" button? I read in the FAQ that some people may need permission to make new threads, does this have something to do with it? I apologize for "Hijacking" that thread, but I didn't see any other way to communicate here.

That means you can only post new threads in the introduction forum. I imagine certain people were stopped from infiltrating the forums and spreading their filthy lies, thanks to this. A rather excellent idea, probably Pastor Zeke's. But no, you should be able to introduce.

[Elijah Mee, PhD]

Re: Hi, how are you

I've looked around the forums quite a bit, and I have to say that I'm surprised how extreme things seem to get around here, not to mention how quickly everyone seems to jump to conclusions about people they don't even know.

I'm surprised you haven't also noticed that these "unsaved trash" provide adequate provocation for righteous judgement. Every member of this forum is full of kindness, compassion and love for our neighbour but you can't expect us to ignore blatant God-mockery in any of its forms.

As it says in our favourite book:

Leviticus 19:15 Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.

I hope that clears things up for you, friend. Welcome to the forum!

[Draknirv]

Re: Hi, how are you

It is unfortunate that your father refused to honor the Sabbath. However, you are a grown man, so you should take charge now and abandon his heathenish habits. Also don't forget to tithe.

Thank you, sir, and of course I would remember to tithe.

I'd like to ask, if I may, what makes baptism different from other christian faiths?

I also understand that the followers of baptism are often implied to be very extreme and offensive to the common man of this day and age, outright assaulting those who do not (for some strange reason) wish to be saved, or even blatantly ignoring the fact that Jesus died to cease the worry of the original sins in the form of...oh, say...flaming and vocally condemning those whom perform actions such as...homosexuality for relevant example.

I would greatly appreciate a straightforward description or explanation to these two points as they are my main focal point of consideration in my query of whether or not Baptism is right for me.

[Halleluyah Rob]

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Thank you, sir, and of course I would remember to tithe.

I'd like to ask, if I may, what makes baptism different from other christian faiths?

I also understand that the followers of baptism are often implied to be very extreme and offensive to the common man of this day and age, outright assaulting those who do not (for some strange reason) wish to be saved, or even blatantly ignoring the fact that Jesus died to cease the worry of the original sins in the form of...oh, say...flaming and vocally condemning those whom perform actions such as...homosexuality for relevant example.

I would greatly appreciate a straightforward description or explanation to these two points as they are my main focal point of consideration in my query of whether or not Baptism is right for me.

Since your intentions are seemingly pure, I will do my best to share my answer with you kindly. If you have actually read scripture (The original King James Bible, not any of the other wonky translations), you would know that the LORD explicitly condemns homosexuality and many other sins of man. Our beliefs here at the Landover Baptist Church were not randomly chosen without reason; we take all our knowledge from scripture itself.

You used homosexuality as an example of our "harshness". Romans 1:26-27 and Leviticus 20:13 clearly condemn homosexuality as an egregious offense against God. Is it not then righteous for us to go by what the LORD Himself has told us and denounce these homosexuals? Unlike other "Christian" denominations, we do not cherry pick from the Bible and ignore the more "ugly" passages that people wish to forget exist. We take the entire package as it is, even if that means being criticized by our morally decaying modern society.

If you wish to learn more about what True Christianity™ stands for and how you can be saved, read this.

[Draknirv]

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You used homosexuality as an example of our "harshness". Romans 1:26-27 and Leviticus 20:13 clearly condemn homosexuality as an egregious offense against God. Is it not then righteous for us to go by what the LORD himself has told us and denounce these homosexuals? Unlike other "Christian" denominations, we do not cherry pick from the Bible and ignore the more "ugly" passages that people wish to forget exist. We take the entire package as it is, even if that means being criticized by our morally decaying modern society.

Morally decaying? Sir, I don't mean to offend, but looking around the forums more, I found that there is a high-ranking member here whom has tags that speak POSITIVELY towards things like Torturing CHILDREN and purposely having your own daughter RAPED! What kind of morals are those?

As for Leviticus' laws.

The laws in the Old Testament were set forth by god as the rules the Hebrews needed to follow in order to be righteous, to atone for the sin of Adam and Eve and to be able to get into Heaven. That is also why they were required make sacrifices, because it was part of the appeasement for Original Sin.

According to Christian theology, when Jesus came from Heaven, it was for the express purpose of sacrificing himself on the cross so that our sins may be forgiven. His sacrifice was supposed to be the ultimate act that would free us from the former laws and regulations and allow us to enter Heaven by acting in his image. That is why said "it is finished" when he died on the cross. That is why Christians don't have to circumcise their sons (god's covenant with Jacob), that is why they don't have to perform animal sacrifice, or grow out their forelocks, or follow any of the other laws of Leviticus.

When you quote Leviticus as god's law and say they are rules we must follow because they are saying what God or Jesus wants us to do, what you are really saying, as a Christian, is that Christ's sacrifice on the cross was invalid and that he died in vain because you believe we are still beholden to the old laws.

That is what you, a self-professed good Christian, are saying to your god and his son, that their plan for your salvation wasn't good enough for you.

I believe your answers have all enlightened me enough about Baptism.

Maybe you should actually read the bible before you start quoting it, as the implications of your action go deeper than you think.

[Elijah Mee, PhD]

Re: Hi, how are you

I believe your answers have all enlightened me enough about Baptism.

I feel it's better that you found out sooner rather than later, friend.

Heaven isn't for everyone, after all.

[Draknirv]

Re: Hi, how are you

Heaven isn't for everyone, after all.

Speak for yourself.

[Scott Scenter]

Re: Hi, how are you

There are a lot of requests for information on these threads and most of them can be dismissed as a simple signal from the devil. An eye wink, if you will, like something a cat does. It is a principle of any church to dismiss the actions of a common barnyard animal as unimportant, but the fact remains that ranchers often tithe in large amounts. It remains a problem for the church to discern that breeders are not amused by the insolent activities of the occasionally queer stud. The rancher, or shepherd for the simple minded, is never amused by talk about niggers and queers and is instead interested in developing a better and more productive breed of humans that will not suck on the teat of advertising and ignore the gospel.

[Basilissa]

Re: Hi, how are you

Morally decaying? Sir, I don't mean to offend, but looking around the forums more, I found that there is a high-ranking member here whom has tags that speak POSITIVELY towards things like Torturing CHILDREN and purposely having your own daughter RAPED! What kind of morals are those?

God's. 100% of what we say is based on His Own Words.

As for Leviticus' laws.

The laws in the Old Testament were set forth by god as the rules the Hebrews needed to follow in order to be righteous, to atone for the sin of Adam and Eve and to be able to get into Heaven.

Of course. And things like slavery, killing homosexuals, and killing enemy babies and pregnant women was part of that.

According to Christian theology, when Jesus came from Heaven, it was for the express purpose of sacrificing himself on the cross so that our sins may be forgiven. His sacrifice was supposed to be the ultimate act that would free us from the former laws and regulations and allow us to enter Heaven by acting in his image.

That may be part of some errant "tradition," but it is not in the Bible. The only OT laws lifted by Jesus were dietary restrictions.

Otherwise, why would Jesus say this:

Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

These are Jesus' words, not mine.

When you quote Leviticus as god's law and say they are rules we must follow because they are saying what God or Jesus wants us to do, what you are really saying, as a Christian, is that Christ's sacrifice on the cross was invalid and that he died in vain because you believe we are still beholden to the old laws.

When you say that the laws have changed, you implied that God Himself has somehow changed. Why would He do that? Why would He have changed the rules so drastically?

Maybe you should actually read the bible before you start quoting it, as the implications of your action go deeper than you think.

Oh, believe me, we've read it, and several times, too!

[Elijah Mee, PhD]

Re: Hi, how are you

Speak for yourself.

I thought I was. I am going to Heaven, friend!

Praise Him!

[Halleluyah Rob]

Re: Hi, how are you

Morally decaying? Sir, I don't mean to offend, but looking around the forums more, I found that there is a high-ranking member here whom has tags that speak POSITIVELY towards things like Torturing CHILDREN and purposely having your own daughter RAPED! What kind of morals are those?

Proverbs 23:13-14 clearly calls for discipline of children by rod.

1st Timothy 2:9 commands women to dress properly,
and Deuteronomy 22:28-29 dictates that women marry their rapist.

The thread you're referring to is authored by a well respected member of our Church. If you actually bothered to read the thread you'd acknowledge that it is Biblically sound.

As for your common mistaken theory that the Old Testament has been rendered invalid, read this.

Your insults directed at our Church will not be well received. Or perhaps they won't even be noticed, considering you lacked the decency to create your own introduction thread.

[Elijah Mee, PhD]

Re: Hi, how are you

When you say that the laws have changed, you implied that God Himself has somehow changed. Why would He do that? Why would He have changed the rules so drastically?

I would just like to follow on from this with an extra question if you don't mind, Brother.

If God had intended for the Old Testament rules to be voided by Jesus's sacrifice, don't you think He would've written that in the Bible?

[Draknirv]

Re: Hi, how are you

When you say that the laws have changed, you implied that God Himself has somehow changed. Why would He do that? Why would He have changed the rules so drastically?

Maybe the same reason that he approves of torturing and raping the innocent apparently?

Sorry, but the way I see it, following the atrocities of this abusive cult-esque following would land me in hell far faster than any whore-mongering or defilement.

[Halleluyah Rob]

Re: Hi, how are you

Maybe the same reason that he approves of torturing and raping the innocent apparently?

Sorry, but the way I see it, following the atrocities of this abusive cult-esque following would land me in hell far faster than any whore-mongering or defilement.

You are the prime example of a cherry picking false Christian. You claim to follow Jesus yet you refute the laws He Himself has written! John 1:1
Absolutely unbelievable.

Romans 1:18. You will surely be damned.

[Elijah Mee, PhD]

Re: Hi, how are you

Maybe the same reason that he approves of torturing and raping the innocent apparently?

Sorry, but the way I see it, following the atrocities of this abusive cult-esque following would land me in hell far faster than any whore-mongering or defilement.

If it's cult-like to follow the Holy Bible down to the letter then consider me cult member #1, friend!

No offence but I feel like you would be better suited to another church. Perhaps somewhere like Westboro where they also have a habit of cuddly Christianity? I'm sure a cherry-picker like you would be more than welcome!