Sereth Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Blegh, 'discussions' over what people believe are annoying. I'm Christian but I don't really care what others believe unless they.. A-Insult my faith/God B-Be jerks about it C-Are going to end up in a crackhouse or something, then I might try and help them Also, Christianity can get a bad rep because of all those tv shows and roadside evangelists whose main message is either "God wants you to give me money" or "YOU ARE A SINNER AND GOING TO HELL" There are pretty much 2 different Holidays for everything religion based: The Church/religions holiday and the twisted version made by corporate America. Oh well, I get candy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 You're totally right there, Sereth. I have to say, 95% of the Christians I've met, known or seen are level headed folk, like yourself. I'd be offended to if someone did those things to my (hypothetical) faith. It's only the select few who are 'out of line', as it were, when it comes to religion. And those people get ridiculed and criticised by all members of society. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktorkrum77 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Yea, I love religion. It's just "some" people's interpretations of religion, like Bubsa said, that are out of the line and what-not. Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyPurpleCrayon Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 You're totally right there, Sereth. I have to say, 95% of the Christians I've met, known or seen are level headed folk, like yourself. I'd be offended to if someone did those things to my (hypothetical) faith. It's only the select few who are 'out of line', as it were, when it comes to religion. And those people get ridiculed and criticised by all members of society. Yeah, I agree entirely. But I'm also not going to just sit around and not attempt to take my (non-believer) friends to Church, and at least show them what it's about. Almost every time I have done that, we have left with a positive result. That's what a lot of Christianity is about, your love for God, and your love for people. You can show people your love by helping them through charity work and such, but also by telling them about the love of God and maybe even taking them to Church. I'm not going to get into a debate with someone for God, and I'm certainly not going to fight with someone over God, but at the same time, since I am a strong believer in him and in the Bible, I'm going to do what he commanded me to do and attempt to teach others about him. AKA, the so-called converting many Atheists look down on so strongly. Ghost: I am prejudice towards ignorance, so that would explain why I appear to be so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sereth Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Indeed, it is annoying when an entire group of people get represented by the thoughts and actions of a few. Take the Muslims, most of them are just like everyone else, but because of the radical groups, they get comments like "hey look, a muslim, give us your bomb" Edit- Religionist time here: I don't have a problem with people who don't necessarily go to church, because some churches can be intimidating and confusing to outsiders. However, if I think a kid is going down the wrong way of life, I will try to talk with them and help them out. Ihate how people spend so much time and resources arguing on stuff like this when instead we could all agree to disagree and go help out poor people in need of food and shelter and such. I always hear the argument from some argumentative atheists that "Christianity has caused wars and suffering in the past so it must be bad," but atleast in my church we go out on mission trips and build houses for people in cities like Juarez Mexico where most houses are cardboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Exactly. And to a lesser degree, Scousers: "Hey, look, a Scouser. I wonder if he has my hubcaps?" :P It's human nature, though, to do that. I'm not justifying or excusing that, or saying we shouldn't try to prevent the stereotyping, but I'm not miffed as to why that happens. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sereth Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I just remembered a good quote from some non-believer that I found somewhere that pretty much sums up some peoples dislike or Christianity. "It's not God I don't like, it's his fan club I can't stand." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownmasterofnothing Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Happy Egg day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktorkrum77 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I've always recommended non-believers and believers alike read some Eastern Religious (Dravidian religions, Hinduism, Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism) scripture. It has really good tools for life, and can really change your outlook on life in a nonreligious way without hurting your faith in Western Religions. Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebdragon Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I hate Church, I find it a waste of time and I never go, but the service today wasn't half bad :-k . It's nice to have a humorous, non-evangelic, respectful priest :) . Still not going to church, nor am I believing in Christianity, but it's not too bad when you go to the right churches :-w . Anyways, Happy Easter ya'll. [if you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature.] Fullmetal Alchemist, you will be missed. A great ending to a great series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuziAngel Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I'm not knocking anyone's beliefs, but I just don't agree with some of them and I really don't want to have them forced upon me. It's not being ignorant, I have the right to believe whatever I choose. I have my own beliefs, yet you don't see me forcing them upon anyone else. Live and let live. *Did anyone else race wind-up toys when they were little? Great fun. Wind 'em up and watch 'em go...* The Poison Fairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Make7upu101 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 If anybody minds..... What exactly is the relation of all the eggs, candy, and bunnies to the resurrection of Jesus? I'm pretty ignorant on this subject although I have tried to look it up but came up with pretty poor results. For passover we have parsley to represent spring and I was thinking it could be along those lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satenza Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 MyPurpleCrayon, what would you do if someone invited you to a Mosque, or wanted to spread the Muslim word of God to you? With so many trees in the city you could see the spring coming each day until a night of warm wind would bring it suddenly in one morning. Sometimes the heavy cold rains would beat it back so that it would seem that it would never come and that you were losing a season out of your life. But you knew that there would always be the spring as you knew the river would flow again after it was frozen. When the cold rains kept on and killed the spring, it was as though a young person had died for no reason. In those days though the spring always came finally but it was frightening that it had nearly failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 *Did anyone else race wind-up toys when they were little? Great fun. Wind 'em up and watch 'em go...* Hell yeah Suzi! But uh, why the reference? :P This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyPurpleCrayon Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 If anybody minds..... What exactly is the relation of all the eggs, candy, and bunnies to the resurrection of Jesus? I'm pretty ignorant on this subject although I have tried to look it up but came up with pretty poor results. For passover we have parsley to represent spring and I was thinking it could be along those lines. There isn't one, actually. Just like there is no relation in Jesus and a fat red man in a suit that flies around with reindeer. Ghost: I am prejudice towards ignorance, so that would explain why I appear to be so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riku3220 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 If anybody minds..... What exactly is the relation of all the eggs, candy, and bunnies to the resurrection of Jesus? I'm pretty ignorant on this subject although I have tried to look it up but came up with pretty poor results. For passover we have parsley to represent spring and I was thinking it could be along those lines. according to south park St. Peter was a rabbit, thats who 'peter rabbit' was :lol: happy easter everyone may you color eggs then eat them for no reason all day \ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satenza Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 OT: Bubs why does your site always fail for me! I click continue from the home page and it never loads :cry: With so many trees in the city you could see the spring coming each day until a night of warm wind would bring it suddenly in one morning. Sometimes the heavy cold rains would beat it back so that it would seem that it would never come and that you were losing a season out of your life. But you knew that there would always be the spring as you knew the river would flow again after it was frozen. When the cold rains kept on and killed the spring, it was as though a young person had died for no reason. In those days though the spring always came finally but it was frightening that it had nearly failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magekillr Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 If anybody minds..... What exactly is the relation of all the eggs, candy, and bunnies to the resurrection of Jesus? I'm pretty ignorant on this subject although I have tried to look it up but came up with pretty poor results. For passover we have parsley to represent spring and I was thinking it could be along those lines. There isn't one, actually. Just like there is no relation in Jesus and a fat red man in a suit that flies around with reindeer. actually...the hare was used before Jesus...it was something like a creature that brought the new life during the spring season..along with sweets and treats to children the German's took the idea of using the Hare as a representation of easter...and the eggs represent new life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyPurpleCrayon Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 If anybody minds..... What exactly is the relation of all the eggs, candy, and bunnies to the resurrection of Jesus? I'm pretty ignorant on this subject although I have tried to look it up but came up with pretty poor results. For passover we have parsley to represent spring and I was thinking it could be along those lines. There isn't one, actually. Just like there is no relation in Jesus and a fat red man in a suit that flies around with reindeer. actually...the hare was used before Jesus...it was something like a creature that brought the new life during the spring season..along with sweets and treats to children the German's took the idea of using the Hare as a representation of easter...and the eggs represent new life Wait, what do you mean 'the hare was used before Jesus'? Ghost: I am prejudice towards ignorance, so that would explain why I appear to be so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riku3220 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 If anybody minds..... What exactly is the relation of all the eggs, candy, and bunnies to the resurrection of Jesus? I'm pretty ignorant on this subject although I have tried to look it up but came up with pretty poor results. For passover we have parsley to represent spring and I was thinking it could be along those lines. There isn't one, actually. Just like there is no relation in Jesus and a fat red man in a suit that flies around with reindeer. actually...the hare was used before Jesus...it was something like a creature that brought the new life during the spring season..along with sweets and treats to children the German's took the idea of using the Hare as a representation of easter...and the eggs represent new life Wait, what do you mean 'the hare was used before Jesus'? in the B.C. time they had an easter but without jesus and that stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 OT: Bubs why does your site always fail for me! I click continue from the home page and it never loads :cry: A few people tell me that and I can only put it down to one reason: Rubbish HTML by me. I'm sorry. Try this: Y Halo Thar This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magekillr Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 If anybody minds..... What exactly is the relation of all the eggs, candy, and bunnies to the resurrection of Jesus? I'm pretty ignorant on this subject although I have tried to look it up but came up with pretty poor results. For passover we have parsley to represent spring and I was thinking it could be along those lines. There isn't one, actually. Just like there is no relation in Jesus and a fat red man in a suit that flies around with reindeer. actually...the hare was used before Jesus...it was something like a creature that brought the new life during the spring season..along with sweets and treats to children the German's took the idea of using the Hare as a representation of easter...and the eggs represent new life Wait, what do you mean 'the hare was used before Jesus'? in the B.C. time they had an easter but without jesus and that stuff no...they didn't have an easter. it was a holiday to celebrate the coming of spring. there's a difference between a holiday like that and easter :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuziAngel Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 *Did anyone else race wind-up toys when they were little? Great fun. Wind 'em up and watch 'em go...* Hell yeah Suzi! But uh, why the reference? :P Our little friend on page one reminds me so much of one of them. :D The Poison Fairy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 *Did anyone else race wind-up toys when they were little? Great fun. Wind 'em up and watch 'em go...* Hell yeah Suzi! But uh, why the reference? :P Our little friend on page one reminds me so much of one of them. :D Brilliant. Clever and funny. I can't beat that =D> This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyPurpleCrayon Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 *Did anyone else race wind-up toys when they were little? Great fun. Wind 'em up and watch 'em go...* Hell yeah Suzi! But uh, why the reference? :P Our little friend on page one reminds me so much of one of them. :D I'm glad you can easily assume that he is an 11 year-old who knows and does only what he has been taught by his parents. I'd only hope you would realize that SOME people, although they maybe think differently than you, come up with their own opinions by themselves. It's amazing, eh? Ghost: I am prejudice towards ignorance, so that would explain why I appear to be so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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