Christian Discussion Thread IV

[Urran]

In some circles I do profess Christ, like when saying we should care for the planet, that's in there right? But so many different views, augh

[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.

If we do not have a purpose, why exist?

The answer is subjective.
To be blunt, those who aren't asking are tools or no longer exist. Those who are asking already know the answer - though they've yet to find a way to articulate it.

For me, the answer is not profound.

[Southern Louisiane]

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"

Ummm Catholic, Othodox, Anglican/Episcopal, Methodist, you can find a Baptist church (not all are the same), Nondenominational

[Conscentia]

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.

There is no grand purpose. All purpose is arbitrary, and petty.

Edit: ... I just re-read what I've written recently on this thread... Do I sound like a Reaper with a smiley face painted on it?

[Czechanada]

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?

One can define their purpose in life.

[Urran]

How exactly do I go about believing and "accepting Jesus" as they say? I've heard many ways. Which is right? I don't want to have to tell every "bad thing" ive ever done to some priest or preacher. It's none of his business.

[Conscentia]

If we do not have a purpose, why exist?

One can define their purpose in life.

Why would you want to?
Why would you envy a hammer more than a piece of art? (To clarify: Hammers have a purpose, art is a frivolous expression of creativity.)

[Conscentia]

How exactly do I go about believing and "accepting Jesus" as they say? I've heard many ways. Which is right? I don't want to have to tell every "bad thing" ive ever done to some priest or preacher. It's none of his business.

My answer would not be relevant to Christianity, so I'll spoiler the blasphemy:

Jesus is a false messiah. He is not the legitimate heir to the throne of David, and did not fulfill the prophecies of Judaism. He should not be accepted.

[Murkwood]

How exactly do I go about believing and "accepting Jesus" as they say? I've heard many ways. Which is right? I don't want to have to tell every "bad thing" ive ever done to some priest or preacher. It's none of his business.

My answer would not be relevant to Christianity, so I'll spoiler the blasphemy:

Jesus is a false messiah. He is not the legitimate heir to the throne of David, and did not fulfill the prophecies of Judaism. He should not be accepted.

Buddy, you sure you're in the right thread?

[Conscentia]

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"

The Roman Catholic Church.
The Eastern Orthodox Church.
As far as I know, neither have any doctrinal objection to that stuff.

[Conscentia]

My answer would not be relevant to Christianity, so I'll spoiler the blasphemy:

Jesus is a false messiah. He is not the legitimate heir to the throne of David, and did not fulfill the prophecies of Judaism. He should not be accepted.

Buddy, you sure you're in the right thread?

I've been here since the first Christian Discussion Thread.
I placed it in a spoiler out of politeness. I felt that a telegram would be unnecessarily awkward.
If anyone really minds, I'll edit out the post.

[Puerto Tyranus]

Buddy, you sure you're in the right thread?

I've been here since the first Christian Discussion Thread.
I placed it in a spoiler out of politeness. I felt that a telegram would be unnecessarily awkward.
If anyone really minds, I'll edit out the post.

Meh, it's always good to have a Devil's advocate (Ugh, that joke is so terrible that I shudder to continue this post), and I always find that non-Christians tend to ask the best questions for provoking thought about Christian Theology.
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Though that might just be my natural like of Heathens over Heretics.

[Othelos]

I've been here since the first Christian Discussion Thread.
I placed it in a spoiler out of politeness. I felt that a telegram would be unnecessarily awkward.
If anyone really minds, I'll edit out the post.

Meh, it's always good to have a Devil's advocate (Ugh, that joke is so terrible that I shudder to continue this post), and I always find that non-Christians tend to ask the best questions for provoking thought about Christian Theology.
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Though that might just be my natural like of Heathens over Heretics.

I don't understand why so many Christians worry about 'heretics'. In the churches I grew up going to, everyone respected the other denominations. No one ever even said 'heretics'.

[Puerto Tyranus]

Meh, it's always good to have a Devil's advocate (Ugh, that joke is so terrible that I shudder to continue this post), and I always find that non-Christians tend to ask the best questions for provoking thought about Christian Theology.
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Though that might just be my natural like of Heathens over Heretics.

I don't understand why so many Christians worry about 'heretics'. In the churches I grew up going to, everyone respected the other denominations. No one ever even said 'heretics'.

And no one says it in the Catholic Church anymore, either. I've just been playing EU3 recently and find it to be a convenient way to categorize peoples of different faiths.

And wait, people still worry about "heretics"? Really? They say that? Cause it isn't really that modern of a term, or a very politically correct one.

On a side note, what was the chronologically last Crusade? Was it the Reconquista?

[Othelos]

I don't understand why so many Christians worry about 'heretics'. In the churches I grew up going to, everyone respected the other denominations. No one ever even said 'heretics'.

And no one says it in the Catholic Church anymore, either. I've just been playing EU3 recently and find it to be a convenient way to categorize peoples of different faiths.

And wait, people still worry about "heretics"? Really? They say that? Cause it isn't really that modern of a term, or a very politically correct one.

I've seen it a bunch of times on this thread and on NS. From regular posters.

[Conscentia]

I don't understand why so many Christians worry about 'heretics'. In the churches I grew up going to, everyone respected the other denominations. No one ever even said 'heretics'.

And no one says it in the Catholic Church anymore, either. I've just been playing EU3 recently and find it to be a convenient way to categorize peoples of different faiths.

And wait, people still worry about "heretics"? Really? They say that? Cause it isn't really that modern of a term, or a very politically correct one.
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Heretic simply refers to an advocate of heresy - a belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine.

[The Flood]

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

You do not have to be like them to believe.

[The Flood]

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"

You'd find that with ease pretty much anywhere outside of the deep south. I know plenty of devout Christians that love anime, or rock music, or comics, or any of that other stuff.

In fact, my Christian Ethics teacher enjoyed rock, and Lord of the Rings.

[Othelos]

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"

You'd find that with ease pretty much anywhere outside of the deep south. I know plenty of devout Christians that love anime, or rock music, or comics, or any of that other stuff.

In fact, my Christian Ethics teacher enjoyed rock, and Lord of the Rings.

My old church played rock music during worship.

[The Flood]

How exactly do I go about believing and "accepting Jesus" as they say? I've heard many ways. Which is right? I don't want to have to tell every "bad thing" ive ever done to some priest or preacher. It's none of his business.

You won't want to confess until the first time you do it, then you will realize that a huge weight has been lifted from your shoulders.

And you can trust the priest, most of them would go to jail or even die before they'd break the seal of confessional.

[Othelos]

How exactly do I go about believing and "accepting Jesus" as they say? I've heard many ways. Which is right? I don't want to have to tell every "bad thing" ive ever done to some priest or preacher. It's none of his business.

You won't want to confess until the first time you do it, then you will realize that a huge weight has been lifted from your shoulders.

And you can trust the priest, most of them would go to jail or even die before they'd break the seal of confessional.

or you could just pray to god directly for forgiveness.

[The Orson Empire]

You won't want to confess until the first time you do it, then you will realize that a huge weight has been lifted from your shoulders.

And you can trust the priest, most of them would go to jail or even die before they'd break the seal of confessional.

or you could just pray to god directly for forgiveness.

I prefer this method.

I do not believe in going to a confession. It is unnecessary.

[The Flood]

And no one says it in the Catholic Church anymore, either. I've just been playing EU3 recently and find it to be a convenient way to categorize peoples of different faiths.
And wait, people still worry about "heretics"? Really? They say that? Cause it isn't really that modern of a term, or a very politically correct one.

I've seen it a bunch of times on this thread and on NS. From regular posters.

Heresy isn't really a term of disparagement. It's just the view of the Church regarding their doctrinal rejections. In the eyes of the ancient Churches of Christianity, Protestants are heretics. That doesn't mean we think they are evil or bad.

[The Flood]

You won't want to confess until the first time you do it, then you will realize that a huge weight has been lifted from your shoulders.
And you can trust the priest, most of them would go to jail or even die before they'd break the seal of confessional.

or you could just pray to god directly for forgiveness.

It is not un-viable, but it is too easy. Are you truly sorry for your sins if you aren't even willing to confess to a priest, to do something that may go a bit out of your comfort zone?

[Othelos]

I've seen it a bunch of times on this thread and on NS. From regular posters.

Heresy isn't really a term of disparagement. It's just the view of the Church regarding their doctrinal rejections. In the eyes of the ancient Churches of Christianity, Protestants are heretics. That doesn't mean we think they are evil or bad.

I didn't think so, but referring to other Christians as heretics seems outdated.

or you could just pray to god directly for forgiveness.

It is not un-viable, but it is too easy. Are you truly sorry for your sins if you aren't even willing to confess to a priest, to do something that may go a bit out of your comfort zone?

just admitting my sins out loud in prayer was often enough for me. haven't prayed in a while, though. kinda lost my way because of peripheral issues.