Christian Discussion Thread IV

[Southern Louisiane]

Louisiana/Mississippi state line.

Depends where at in Louisiana, I live in Cajun country most people dont talk about religion in social situations, its seldom if. Youre northeast or southeast?

Edit: well I guess I can only speak for my parish in southwest la, as they say "each parish is its own world"

[Benuty]

I think he/she has been baptized, so Limbo is off the table.

Welp, Purgatory or Hell it is then.

What?

Also I doubt that.

[Benuty]

That's tolerant.

It's my state

Your state of mind?

[Conscentia]

Dude, I'm trying to help you here. If you are unhappy trying to get into heaven, then I'm sure Purgatory, Limbo, and Hell all have openings. I'm just trying to make the point that God want you to be happy, bottom line.

"Limbo" is not part of Catholic teaching, sir.

[Urran]

Louisiana/Mississippi state line.

Depends where at in Louisiana, I live in Cajun country most people dont talk about religion in social situations, its seldom if. Youre northeast or southeast?

Edit: well I guess I can only speak for my parish in southwest la, as they say "each parish is its own world"

Southeast

[Benuty]

Dude, I'm trying to help you here. If you are unhappy trying to get into heaven, then I'm sure Purgatory, Limbo, and Hell all have openings. I'm just trying to make the point that God want you to be happy, bottom line.

"Limbo" is not part of Catholic teaching, sir.

It is however a fun game of chance.

[Southern Louisiane]

Depends where at in Louisiana, I live in Cajun country most people dont talk about religion in social situations, its seldom if. Youre northeast or southeast?

Edit: well I guess I can only speak for my parish in southwest la, as they say "each parish is its own world"

Southeast

I dont know much about southeast, all I can ask is, is it like Nawlins? As far as how people act of course.

[Urran]

No. Not at all.

*sigh* I don't want to leave japan. They're so nice here. But my visa expired so I'm going home today.

I want to believe, but I don't want to be like those people you know?

[Benuty]

No. Not at all.

*sigh* I don't want to leave japan. They're so nice here. But my visa expired so I'm going home today.

I want to believe, but I don't want to be like those people you know?

Then don't be like them, besides a world of conformist stagnation is boring.

[Conscentia]

No. Not at all.

*sigh* I don't want to leave japan. They're so nice here. But my visa expired so I'm going home today.

I want to believe, but I don't want to be like those people you know?

Why?

[Urran]

I've heard people say how good it makes them feel. That they don't feel like their lives are meaningless, but they're so mean. I'm just tired of being dust in the wind

[Othelos]

I've heard people say how good it makes them feel. That they don't feel like their lives are meaningless, but they're so mean. I'm just tired of being dust in the wind

Your life meaning is whatever you make it.

[Southern Louisiane]

No. Not at all.

*sigh* I don't want to leave japan. They're so nice here. But my visa expired so I'm going home today.

I want to believe, but I don't want to be like those people you know?

The only other thing I could come up with are those obnoxious rednecks... but anyways, I feel for you! And good luck in finding god, if you dont then hey you got purgatory lol youll probably see me there too so

[Constantinopolis]

I want to believe, but I don't want to be like those people you know?

Then don't be. Christianity has more distinct groups and denominations than any other major religion out there. Look into some of the ones that are very different from what you're used to.

As far as "low church" Protestantism goes, check out the Quakers and the Mennonites. They're... something else (I say that positively, and I think they're all really nice people).

Or, for something completely different, dare I say it, consider the Orthodox Church.

[Urran]

I used to believe, but stuff happened, let's leave it at that. I don't know if I ever really knew God

[Benuty]

I used to believe, but stuff happened, let's leave it at that. I don't know if I ever really knew God

Before Conscentia throws in a "define God?" remark, as it always should be the decision on what/ or who you believe in is totally up to you.

[Conscentia]

I've heard people say how good it makes them feel. That they don't feel like their lives are meaningless, but they're so mean. I'm just tired of being dust in the wind

I don't understand why people would want to have a purpose. Only tools have a purpose. People shouldn't be reduced to mere tools

[Urran]

Why does this have to be so hard?

I used to profess God, but the church never really accepted me and said I was going to hell because I dressed a certain way, or spike a certain way, or listened to certain music, or had certain friends. Then I became numb

[Urran]

I've heard people say how good it makes them feel. That they don't feel like their lives are meaningless, but they're so mean. I'm just tired of being dust in the wind

I don't understand why people would want to have a purpose. Only tools have a purpose. People shouldn't be reduced to mere tools

Then what's my reason for living? I guess I'm looking for a reason to go on

[Conscentia]

I used to believe, but stuff happened, let's leave it at that. I don't know if I ever really knew God

Before Conscentia throws in a "define God?" remark, as it always should be the decision on what/ or who you believe in is totally up to you.

37 pages too late, it's in my signature.

[Constantinopolis]

I don't understand why people would want to have a purpose. Only tools have a purpose. People shouldn't be reduced to mere tools.

If we do not have a purpose, why exist?

Why does this have to be so hard?

I used to profess God, but the church never really accepted me and said I was going to hell because I dressed a certain way, or spike a certain way, or listened to certain music, or had certain friends. Then I became numb.

Then your church was wrong. But there are others. God is not defined by the hurtful actions of one small group of people who try - probably sincerely, but incorrectly - to follow Him.

[Conscentia]

I don't understand why people would want to have a purpose. Only tools have a purpose. People shouldn't be reduced to mere tools

Then what's my reason for living? I guess I'm looking for a reason to go on

You shouldn't live just because you believe you have to perform a function - that's no way to live. You should live because you actually want to live, not because ceasing to live would mean you've failed to perform your function. You should live for the things you like about life, or to acquire the aforementioned things.

[Constantinopolis]

Then what's my reason for living? I guess I'm looking for a reason to go on

You shouldn't live just because you believe you have to perform a function - that's no way to live. You should live because you actually want to live, not because ceasing to live would mean you've failed to perform your function. You should live for the things you like about life, or to acquire the aforementioned things.

Living just to do stuff you like? How... small and petty.

I'd rather be a tool for a grand purpose any day rather than live just because I want to have fun.

[Urran]

If you find a church that will accept someone that likes anime, rock music, fantasy literature, and hangs out with people at the comics store, let me know. That was all " of satan"

[Carbon based lifeforms]

You shouldn't live just because you believe you have to perform a function - that's no way to live. You should live because you actually want to live, not because ceasing to live would mean you've failed to perform your function. You should live for the things you like about life, or to acquire the aforementioned things.

Living just to do stuff you like? How... small and petty.

I'd rather be a tool for a grand purpose any day rather than live just because I want to have fun.

Seems mostly semantics to me. We all live to do what makes us happy. What makes you happy is contribute to a grand purpose, other people may prefer other activities.