TET: Snail Riders, Charge!

[Heloin]

Then he's doing himself a great disservice by throwing away perfectly decent human beings over something so trivial. Also, i recall that homosexuality being a sin was introduced to the bible quite (relatively speaking) late? Which to me screams that it wasn't the word of god that had that put in there, but some hateful person (I may be wrong on that front, but i recall hearing something along those lines). Also, if you're going to go to hell for the one thing, surely that's a terrible policy because anyone who does one tiny sin's just gonna go "Oh well, i'm going to hell, might as well do all the terrible things". It sounds like a good deterrent policy, but surely it creates more damage in the long run that way?
So, really, if you do come to the conclusion that you are gay/lesbian/bi, you might as well have fun in your life, if you're doomed anyway. I know that's probably not what you want to hear, but it disheartens me that this is causing someone distress, when really, it shouldn't even be something to remotely worry about.

I think it’s verses in Leviticus and elsewhere. If you go on Wikipedia, you can find a full listing of all verses that refer to homosexuality.

Seems to be that unless you read those verses out or come up with a very forced interpretation (to make it fit with modern liberal politics), the Bible verses pretty clearly condemn homosexuality. I mean, thousands of years ago, views towards homosexuality weren’t the same as in places today.

It’s something every believer will have to wrestle with and draw their own conclusions. But the Bible is written as is.

Unless a church is following Leviticus to the absolute letter then saying the bible says so in this case isn't really the case. Besides the old testament is hardly canon law in Western Christian Churches since Nicaea.

[Geneviev]

That's not what is happening. He will accept anyone who follows him. There is really only one sin, and that is rejecting God. That is what I'm doing with these thoughts. It doesn't mean that there is any person who is not loved by God.

You seem to be doing quite the opposite to me, friend. You are desperately holding on, like a sailor in a storm desperately clings to his ship. You aren't rejecting him in the slightest, if anything, you are proving his value to you. Only you can decide if you are rejecting god or not, but I would adamantly state the opposite. You can't be wholly rejecting god through one specific tiny thing, when you are accepting and showing your faith in a hundred other ways. God should be proud of you as one of his creations putting so much effort into your faith.

(Sorry Joy if this is derailing a bit too much - let me know if so and i'll stop )

It's not really one specific tiny thing, though. It's a lot of specific tiny things, which, in a way, I enjoy. That is a problem if it's a sin because you're enjoying the action that is rejecting God.

[West Kronisia]

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I'm not a Mod. Just an IE.

Speaking purely personally, I see no harm in trying to buck-up a fellow thread-member and give them confidence in their decision.

That's a kind thing to do. It's religion itself we shouldn't get too side-tracked on.

Of course, but you are a more experienced forum member than I - you'll know where the boundaries are, where i have yet to learn them
Confidence boosting and making them feel less stressed was definitely my intent. I wish only the best and happiness for all the people here, and i wasn't going to sit idly by whilst someone was distressed.

[Heloin]

That's a kind thing to do. It's religion itself we shouldn't get too side-tracked on.

Ending serious time. Have a song instead.

[Geneviev]

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I'm not a Mod. Just an IE.

Speaking purely personally, I see no harm in trying to buck-up a fellow thread-member and give them confidence in their decision.

That's a kind thing to do. It's religion itself we shouldn't get too side-tracked on.

Of course, but you are a more experienced forum member than I - you'll know where the boundaries are, where i have yet to learn them
Confidence boosting and making them feel less stressed was definitely my intent. I wish only the best and happiness for all the people here, and i wasn't going to sit idly by whilst someone was distressed.

I just realized that your nation is so new.

[West Kronisia]

You seem to be doing quite the opposite to me, friend. You are desperately holding on, like a sailor in a storm desperately clings to his ship. You aren't rejecting him in the slightest, if anything, you are proving his value to you. Only you can decide if you are rejecting god or not, but I would adamantly state the opposite. You can't be wholly rejecting god through one specific tiny thing, when you are accepting and showing your faith in a hundred other ways. God should be proud of you as one of his creations putting so much effort into your faith.

(Sorry Joy if this is derailing a bit too much - let me know if so and i'll stop )

It's not really one specific tiny thing, though. It's a lot of specific tiny things, which, in a way, I enjoy. That is a problem if it's a sin because you're enjoying the action that is rejecting God.

In want of keeping TET free of a derailment, would you mind if I TG you to continue this, or would you rather the conversation just halt here? Either option is fine (don't feel like you have to accept, i'm really not gonna take it personally). This is a bit of a learning experience for me as well - this is a part of christianity i don't particularly interact with often.

I just realized that your nation is so new.

I used to play a couple years back, but never interacted with the forums. Wish i had, this place has been so welcoming and friendly

[Geneviev]

It's not really one specific tiny thing, though. It's a lot of specific tiny things, which, in a way, I enjoy. That is a problem if it's a sin because you're enjoying the action that is rejecting God.

In want of keeping TET free of a derailment, would you mind if I TG you to continue this, or would you rather the conversation just halt here? Either option is fine (don't feel like you have to accept, i'm really not gonna take it personally). This is a bit of a learning experience for me as well - this is a part of christianity i don't particularly interact with often.

I just realized that your nation is so new.

I used to play a couple years back, but never interacted with the forums. Wish i had, this place has been so welcoming and friendly

TGs are good for me, as I need to know how this is a part of Christianity you don't interact with often. I'm curious.

Welcoming and friendly? NSG? I'm confused.

[The Free Joy State]

In want of keeping TET free of a derailment, would you mind if I TG you to continue this, or would you rather the conversation just halt here? Either option is fine (don't feel like you have to accept, i'm really not gonna take it personally). This is a bit of a learning experience for me as well - this is a part of christianity i don't particularly interact with often.


I used to play a couple years back, but never interacted with the forums. Wish i had, this place has been so welcoming and friendly

TGs are good for me, as I need to know how this is a part of Christianity you don't interact with often. I'm curious.

Welcoming and friendly? NSG? I'm confused.

TET's pretty welcoming and friendly, I find.

[West Kronisia]

In want of keeping TET free of a derailment, would you mind if I TG you to continue this, or would you rather the conversation just halt here? Either option is fine (don't feel like you have to accept, i'm really not gonna take it personally). This is a bit of a learning experience for me as well - this is a part of christianity i don't particularly interact with often.



I used to play a couple years back, but never interacted with the forums. Wish i had, this place has been so welcoming and friendly

TGs are good for me, as I need to know how this is a part of Christianity you don't interact with often. I'm curious.

Welcoming and friendly? NSG? I'm confused.

One shall be on it's way shortly then! Admittedly, i've hardly stepped outside of TET. With the world being so gloomy outside making me feel pretty low, i'm avoiding a lot of politics at the moment, which, as one can imagine, means i'm tiptoeing around a fair few threads around here

[Geneviev]

TGs are good for me, as I need to know how this is a part of Christianity you don't interact with often. I'm curious.

Welcoming and friendly? NSG? I'm confused.

TET's pretty welcoming and friendly, I find.

TET is, yes. It should be its own forum, just to have more positivity, I think.

[Geneviev]

TGs are good for me, as I need to know how this is a part of Christianity you don't interact with often. I'm curious.

Welcoming and friendly? NSG? I'm confused.

One shall be on it's way shortly then! Admittedly, i've hardly stepped outside of TET. With the world being so gloomy outside making me feel pretty low, i'm avoiding a lot of politics at the moment, which, as one can imagine, means i'm tiptoeing around a fair few threads around here

Wait, you can't avoid politics and post in election threads?

I actually enjoy some of the threads that aren't directly about things that are currently happening. They're not friendly, but it's still a sort of escape.

[Heloin]

TGs are good for me, as I need to know how this is a part of Christianity you don't interact with often. I'm curious.

Welcoming and friendly? NSG? I'm confused.

TET's pretty welcoming and friendly, I find.

We're evil and spooky! Those who dare enter TET will learn that death awaits you all – with nasty, big, pointy teeth!

[The Free Joy State]

TET's pretty welcoming and friendly, I find.

We're evil and spooky! Those who dare enter TET will learn that death awaits you all – with nasty, big, pointy teeth!

Well, yes. But we do it with a smile on our faces.

[Geneviev]

TET's pretty welcoming and friendly, I find.

We're evil and spooky! Those who dare enter TET will learn that death awaits you all – with nasty, big, pointy teeth!

We need more rodents for the teeth, I must say.

[Farnhamia]

We're evil and spooky! Those who dare enter TET will learn that death awaits you all – with nasty, big, pointy teeth!

We need more rodents for the teeth, I must say.

Or perhaps Rodents Of Unusual Size?

[Heloin]

We need more rodents for the teeth, I must say.

Or perhaps Rodents Of Unusual Size?

I don't think they exis-

[Infected Mushroom]

Anyone seen Dark Phoenix?

Is it bad? I’ve heard bad reviews but I tend to give all X Men movies a chance...

Last week I saw Shirley. It was a strange but moderately entertaining movie.

[Minskiev]

I love how she’s just watching him get murdered

[West Kronisia]

One shall be on it's way shortly then! Admittedly, i've hardly stepped outside of TET. With the world being so gloomy outside making me feel pretty low, i'm avoiding a lot of politics at the moment, which, as one can imagine, means i'm tiptoeing around a fair few threads around here

Wait, you can't avoid politics and post in election threads?

I actually enjoy some of the threads that aren't directly about things that are currently happening. They're not friendly, but it's still a sort of escape.

I'll be sure to look around a bit more, then. I like to expand my horizons in new places slowly, is all

Or perhaps Rodents Of Unusual Size?

I don't think they exis-

Jeez, there's a thing i haven't seen in several years. I can't even remember what the film is called, it's been that long

[Infected Mushroom]

I love how she’s just watching him get murdered

Who?

[Infected Mushroom]

You seem to be doing quite the opposite to me, friend. You are desperately holding on, like a sailor in a storm desperately clings to his ship. You aren't rejecting him in the slightest, if anything, you are proving his value to you. Only you can decide if you are rejecting god or not, but I would adamantly state the opposite. You can't be wholly rejecting god through one specific tiny thing, when you are accepting and showing your faith in a hundred other ways. God should be proud of you as one of his creations putting so much effort into your faith.

(Sorry Joy if this is derailing a bit too much - let me know if so and i'll stop )

It's not really one specific tiny thing, though. It's a lot of specific tiny things, which, in a way, I enjoy. That is a problem if it's a sin because you're enjoying the action that is rejecting God.

I can see how that’s a cause for headaches

[Heloin]

I don't think they exis-

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Jeez, there's a thing i haven't seen in several years. I can't even remember what the film is called, it's been that long

[Geneviev]

Or perhaps Rodents Of Unusual Size?

I don't think they exis-

I think I saw that film once, but I don't remember it.

[Geneviev]

Wait, you can't avoid politics and post in election threads?

I actually enjoy some of the threads that aren't directly about things that are currently happening. They're not friendly, but it's still a sort of escape.

I'll be sure to look around a bit more, then. I like to expand my horizons in new places slowly, is all

Slowly, as in cautiously? Heresy.

It's not really one specific tiny thing, though. It's a lot of specific tiny things, which, in a way, I enjoy. That is a problem if it's a sin because you're enjoying the action that is rejecting God.

I can see how that’s a cause for headaches

It is.

[West Kronisia]

I'll be sure to look around a bit more, then. I like to expand my horizons in new places slowly, is all

Slowly, as in cautiously? Heresy.

Haha, as previously mentioned (somewhere in here), I'm likely autistic - This place is enough social interaction for me until i've adjusted to being here properly No point in stressing myself out unnecessarily until then, haha.