Christian Discussion Thread IV

[The Union of the West]

I've only made the choice to convert very recently. I'd have started RCIA already but I'm lazy as shit.

You must go through RCIA. It's very important that you do.

What does RCIA entail?

[Sun Wukong]

I'm pretty sure he said he was a Priest at one point.

What? No, I've never said anything remotely like that. I wish.

My mistake then. I apologize.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Everyone's talking about baptism, so I got a question:

Is it a bad thing to be unbaptized at my age? I'm 25.

[Sun Wukong]

Everyone's talking about baptism, so I got a question:

Is it a bad thing to be unbaptized at my age? I'm 25.

Can't see why a just god would particularly care.

[The Flood]

Sure.

Were you baptized with water?

Yes.

[The Flood]

Everyone's talking about baptism, so I got a question:
Is it a bad thing to be unbaptized at my age? I'm 25.

I don't think there's such a thing as 'unbaptism'.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Everyone's talking about baptism, so I got a question:
Is it a bad thing to be unbaptized at my age? I'm 25.

I don't think there's such a thing as 'unbaptism'.

Unbaptized = not baptized; as in, I have never been baptized by a church, ever.

[The Flood]

I don't think there's such a thing as 'unbaptism'.

Unbaptized = not baptized; as in, I have never been baptized by a church, ever.

Oh.

Brain fart; I read that as you wanting to get unbaptized, rather then as you not being baptized yet at all

[Sun Wukong]

Everyone's talking about baptism, so I got a question:
Is it a bad thing to be unbaptized at my age? I'm 25.

I don't think there's such a thing as 'unbaptism'.

Suddenly the capitalist in me is scheming...

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Unbaptized = not baptized; as in, I have never been baptized by a church, ever.

Oh.

Brain fart; I read that as you wanting to get unbaptized, rather then as you not being baptized yet at all

It's alright, it happens

[Bohemia Minor]

Oh god why am I here.

[Sun Wukong]

Oh god why am I here.

Is this a question about biology or...?

[Bari]

You must go through RCIA. It's very important that you do.

What does RCIA entail?

You will get an education about Catholic doctrine and tradition. It will bring you into the Church. It will actually make you a member.

Everyone's talking about baptism, so I got a question:

Is it a bad thing to be unbaptized at my age? I'm 25.

It is dangerous because baptism is necessary for salvation. You should be baptized as soon as you can.

Were you baptized with water?

Yes.

Was the water cold and fresh (i.e., not warm salt water)?

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Everyone's talking about baptism, so I got a question:

Is it a bad thing to be unbaptized at my age? I'm 25.

It is dangerous because baptism is necessary for salvation. You should be baptized as soon as you can.

Any reasons as to why is it necessary for salvation? What I know is that it is only right for us to follow Jesus' example and get baptized (which is where I disagree with certain Protestants who say we shouldn't) but I don't see what key element of the baptism ceremony isn't a symbolism rather than a surefire way of achieving salvation.

In other words, "As soon as possible" sounds too cataclysmic for me, and I'd like to know your reasons to sound so... "distressed" on the matter.

[Tarsonis Survivors]

Everyone's talking about baptism, so I got a question:

Is it a bad thing to be unbaptized at my age? I'm 25.

Can't see why a just god would particularly care.

I always find this line of thinking interesting. Like the God of the universe gives a shit what YOU think is just.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Can't see why a just god would particularly care.

I always find this line of thinking interesting. Like the God of the universe gives a shit what YOU think is just.

So you mean he's a whimsical douche?

Look, if you're going to say "God doesn't give a fuck what you think" then you must think he's the greatest asshole reality ever conceived. And, well, I don't think the Bible actually teaches that, does it?

[Bari]

It is dangerous because baptism is necessary for salvation. You should be baptized as soon as you can.

Any reasons as to why is it necessary for salvation? What I know is that it is only right for us to follow Jesus' example and get baptized (which is where I disagree with certain Protestants who say we shouldn't) but I don't see what key element of the baptism ceremony isn't a symbolism rather than a surefire way of achieving salvation.

In other words, "As soon as possible" sounds too cataclysmic for me, and I'd like to know your reasons to sound so... "distressed" on the matter.

Because it is in the Holy Bible, in John 3:5 and Mark 16:16.

[Sun Wukong]

Can't see why a just god would particularly care.

I always find this line of thinking interesting. Like the God of the universe gives a shit what YOU think is just.

I always find this line of thinking tedious. It's nothing more than a cudgel meant to silence all reasonable criticism.

Mind you, I quite like cudgels. They make a wonderful mess of things. They're just not particularly useful in an honest discussion.

[Tarsonis Survivors]

I always find this line of thinking interesting. Like the God of the universe gives a shit what YOU think is just.

So you mean he's a whimsical douche?

Look, if you're going to say "God doesn't give a fuck what you think" then you must think he's the greatest asshole reality ever conceived. And, well, I don't think the Bible actually teaches that, does it?

Actually there's a lot about not trusting your own understanding but trusting in God.

You have to understand, the biblical definitions of Good and Evil, are literally whatever God says they are. God decides what is good, what is just. Not insignificant meatbags such as we.

[Sun Wukong]

So you mean he's a whimsical douche?

Look, if you're going to say "God doesn't give a fuck what you think" then you must think he's the greatest asshole reality ever conceived. And, well, I don't think the Bible actually teaches that, does it?

Actually there's a lot about not trusting your own understanding but trusting in God.

You have to understand, the biblical definitions of Good and Evil, are literally whatever God says they are. God decides what is good, what is just. Not insignificant meatbags such as we.

Why give you a conscious if he intended for you to forgo its use?

[Distruzio]

Actually there's a lot about not trusting your own understanding but trusting in God.

You have to understand, the biblical definitions of Good and Evil, are literally whatever God says they are. God decides what is good, what is just. Not insignificant meatbags such as we.

Why give you a conscious if he intended for you to forgo its use?

To dictate your actions. Not to dictate His.

[Distruzio]

Everyone's talking about baptism, so I got a question:

Is it a bad thing to be unbaptized at my age? I'm 25.

No. Not "bad". It'd simply be better if you were. Then again, if you're not religious then I wouldn't worry about it.

[Sun Wukong]

Why give you a conscious if he intended for you to forgo its use?

To dictate your actions. Not to dictate His.

Servile nonsense.

[Distruzio]

To dictate your actions. Not to dictate His.

Servile nonsense.

Humility is a virtue. Not a vice.

[Sun Wukong]

Servile nonsense.

Humility is a virtue. Not a vice.

Your god should learn some then.