[Jedediah]

Re: God Hates Iceland!

I was raised christian, and believe you me I really REALLY wanted to believe. I tried to understand, I tried to trust this almighty God and his plans for me, but I just couldn't. I didn't have this natural bond with God that everybody else seemed to have, and I felt so guilty about it. So I started to look around for something that I could form this bond with. I looked into pretty much every religion I came across. Islam, Hinduism,and Buddhism just so a few are listed... but sadly none of them provided me with connection I felt obligated to have to God. You cannot image the frustration I went through.
I felt so lost, so out of place and I was so confused. I had been brought up to believe that some divine power was in control of my life, and yet I had no connection to that spirit. I felt abandoned. Abandoned by a god who was supposed to be there for me and guide me through my life and love me for who I am. Still I clung to the hope that someday I would be worthy of the bond between me and God.

God chooses who will stand among His elect from the time before we are even a gleam in our parents' eyes.

John 6:64-65
But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him. And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.

II Timothy 1:9
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began

Romans 8:29-31
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

It is truly unfortunate that God does not count you among the Saved®, but I find solace in knowing that your burning in the lake of fire is part of His Plan.

Romans 9:21
Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?

Revelation 20:15
And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

Knowing that you will suffer unfathomable torments for all eternity reminds me how fortunate I am to be a perfect True Christian™ destined to spend eternity in Heaven, pressed against Jesus' bosom.

[Meek and Humble]

Re: God Hates Iceland!

Hi there.
My name is Elisa (short for Elisabeth, which ironically mean 'She who honors God') and I am 20-year-old Icelandic woman, non-religious, and bisexual. Now, before you all condemn to hell and list of all the ways I could save myself from this sick way of life, please just hear me out.

I was raised christian, and believe you me I really REALLY wanted to believe. I tried to understand, I tried to trust this almighty God and his plans for me, but I just couldn't. I didn't have this natural bond with God that everybody else seemed to have, and I felt so guilty about it. So I started to look around for something that I could form this bond with. I looked into pretty much every religion I came across. Islam, Hinduism,and Buddhism just so a few are listed... but sadly none of them provided me with connection I felt obligated to have to God. You cannot image the frustration I went through.
I felt so lost, so out of place and I was so confused. I had been brought up to believe that some divine power was in control of my life, and yet I had no connection to that spirit. I felt abandoned. Abandoned by a god who was supposed to be there for me and guide me through my life and love me for who I am. Still I clung to the hope that someday I would be worthy of the bond between me and God.
And then the biggest betrayal of my life. The God was supposed to protect me, looked the other way as I was raped! And no, this was not some punishment for something I had done. I had never tasted alcohol nor been anywhere near drugs. I had stayed faithful to my believes though I had educated myself on other religious believes. And I was a virgin for crying out loud!! That's when I lost all faith in God. I had done nothing wrong and yet he punishes me.

Took me years to figure out that there was no one in control of my life except for myself. I saw the world in a whole new light, learned things that I would never had if I hadn't given up on my pointless search for God. I discovered myself! And I will not apologize for who I am. Hate me if you must, but that will not change who I am.

One thing I did learn from my christian upbringing is to treat others like I wish to be treated myself. And I think this is a valuable lesson which seems to get lost between the many "good" words of the Lord, and something that I think many people here have forgotten.
I do not care for what you have written about Iceland. Actually, I find it quite entertaining if not hilarious. What pisses me off is (and excuse my choice of words) your fucking insolence and narrow minded point of view. I mean, if you put yourself in our shoes. If some random guy from Iceland, or any other country in the world for that matter, would write a similar article about USA and your religious believes wouldn't you be furious? And whenever you tried to reason with them your opinions would be shot down and you damned to an eternity of suffering. Don't you think that would be hurtful and extremely insulting.
Please, just take a minuet to truely think about what I've said.

Now, I believe in the freedom of speech. So you may say whatever you want, but expect me to do the same. Damn me to hell and back for my words if you must, but that will not change who I am nor my opinion on this matter. I would rather burn in the flames of hell than take my words back.


Thank you for your time.

Too long, didn't read.

[HerpDiDerp]

Re: God Hates Iceland!

Hi there.
My name is Elisa (short for Elisabeth, which ironically mean 'She who honors God') and I am 20-year-old Icelandic woman, non-religious, and bisexual. Now, before you all condemn to hell and list of all the ways I could save myself from this sick way of life, please just hear me out.

I was raised christian, and believe you me I really REALLY wanted to believe. I tried to understand, I tried to trust this almighty God and his plans for me, but I just couldn't. I didn't have this natural bond with God that everybody else seemed to have, and I felt so guilty about it. So I started to look around for something that I could form this bond with. I looked into pretty much every religion I came across. Islam, Hinduism,and Buddhism just so a few are listed... but sadly none of them provided me with connection I felt obligated to have to God. You cannot image the frustration I went through.
I felt so lost, so out of place and I was so confused. I had been brought up to believe that some divine power was in control of my life, and yet I had no connection to that spirit. I felt abandoned. Abandoned by a god who was supposed to be there for me and guide me through my life and love me for who I am. Still I clung to the hope that someday I would be worthy of the bond between me and God.
And then the biggest betrayal of my life. The God was supposed to protect me, looked the other way as I was raped! And no, this was not some punishment for something I had done. I had never tasted alcohol nor been anywhere near drugs. I had stayed faithful to my believes though I had educated myself on other religious believes. And I was a virgin for crying out loud!! That's when I lost all faith in God. I had done nothing wrong and yet he punishes me.

Took me years to figure out that there was no one in control of my life except for myself. I saw the world in a whole new light, learned things that I would never had if I hadn't given up on my pointless search for God. I discovered myself! And I will not apologize for who I am. Hate me if you must, but that will not change who I am.

One thing I did learn from my christian upbringing is to treat others like I wish to be treated myself. And I think this is a valuable lesson which seems to get lost between the many "good" words of the Lord, and something that I think many people here have forgotten.
I do not care for what you have written about Iceland. Actually, I find it quite entertaining if not hilarious. What pisses me off is (and excuse my choice of words) your fucking insolence and narrow minded point of view. I mean, if you put yourself in our shoes. If some random guy from Iceland, or any other country in the world for that matter, would write a similar article about USA and your religious believes wouldn't you be furious? And whenever you tried to reason with them your opinions would be shot down and you damned to an eternity of suffering. Don't you think that would be hurtful and extremely insulting.
Please, just take a minuet to truely think about what I've said.

Now, I believe in the freedom of speech. So you may say whatever you want, but expect me to do the same. Damn me to hell and back for my words if you must, but that will not change who I am nor my opinion on this matter. I would rather burn in the flames of hell than take my words back.


Thank you for your time.

[Master Gordon]

Re: God Hates Iceland!

Why the hell are igloo, lazytown and penguin farmers tags for this "thread"?

The tags are used to quickly search for threads that contain material relating to igloo, lazytown and penguin farming why else would the the Good Christian Brothers and Sisters place those tags on it?

I hope you are not a trouble maker and God hater, you will go to hell if you are.

KJV Romans 1:30 Backbiters, haters of God, despitefull, proude, boasters, inuenters of euill things, disobedient to parents;

[atheist92]

Re: God Hates Iceland!

Why the hell are igloo, lazytown and penguin farmers tags for this "thread"?