JESUS IS THE WAY ,THE TRUTH, THE LIFE

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Ok, so I didn't read this whole thread and I don't even know if the original poster still posts here... but I've got a question for you if you do.

Why... why would you post something like it. All it does is perpetuate the all-too-familiar image of intolerant, ignorant, close-minded, devout Christians.

Stop. Think. RE-think. Post something useful. If you want to start a religious discussion, bring something valuable to the table instead of just blurting out something which might offend believers of other faiths.

And if you're just here to start shit, then spare us.

[IseektheTruth]

hey undefined are you just running aroung trying to build your posts up? find something atleast semi interesting then replying to get the numbers up?!?! i got the same idea going tonight!

[.undefined]

Not even! I just like the boards more than I had anticipated.

You kids are all so great. There are so many good threads to reply to. I just can't help it, honestly, lol. I mean there are so many pointless threads too but those are just as great.

And you've got to admit, it's not like I'm making useless posts or anything. My shit has content! I'm legit. :thumbsup:

Hell, I've helped numerous people out already, and I've only been posting for like 2 hours. Check out the LUI thread. I rocked that one.

:dance: :dance:

[IseektheTruth]

For Sure. I feel you, i didnt think i would find so many interesting Topics.
I smoked my whole stash looking through these forums.. Now im dry

[psychocat]

Not even! I just like the boards more than I had anticipated.

You kids are all so great. There are so many good threads to reply to. I just can't help it, honestly, lol. I mean there are so many pointless threads too but those are just as great.

And you've got to admit, it's not like I'm making useless posts or anything. My shit has content! I'm legit. :thumbsup:

Hell, I've helped numerous people out already, and I've only been posting for like 2 hours. Check out the LUI thread. I rocked that one.

:dance: :dance:

Methinks you should stop trying to define what is and what isn't pointless, it may seem that way to you but tell me how you garner information and opinions without asking?

Getting back to the post I have to say that I question all faiths and find most religious zealots to be self obsessed.

[Mark Bryan]

Define a "True Christian" .

To make a long one short,it would be free of any paganism,hypocrisy,violence of any kind except in self defense or justice for the oppressed,someone who could be considered a hero or patriot!

[Mark Bryan]

Isaiah 45:7 " I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things."

God creates Evil? check out this site http://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/index.htm

This site takes too many things to name out of context! It would be a waste of TOO MUCH TIME to name them all!

[Mark Bryan]

I'll define a 'true Christian' for you. It is someone who practices what Jesus preached. That is, absolute pacifism, under all circumstances. If someone hits you, turn the other cheek. If someone rapes your mother, turn the other cheek. And so on. He preached that violence against others is wrong, no matter what the circumstances are. Thus, there are really very few true Christians around, because most people believe in self defense and the like. There are many who talk the talk, but few who walk the walk.

WHOA! Jesus never condemned self defense and turnin' the other cheek was basically mentioned more as an act of kindness,meanin you DON'T HAVE to hit back if you don't want to! He DIDN'T say if your mother was raped to do NOTHIN'! Turnin' the other cheek is supposed to be out of kindness and compassion,not bein a liberal leftist WIMP! Someone walks up and punches me in the face for NO REASON is gonna get his head bashed against a nearby tree or brick wall! If I see'em hittin' a real pretty girl in the face,I'm gonna BREAK HIS NOSE and kick in a kneecap! Turnin the other cheek is CIRCUMSTANTIAL not unconditional!

[Mark Bryan]

Jesus initially refuses to cast out a devil from a Syrophoenician woman's daughter, calling the woman a "dog". After much pleading, he finally agrees to cast out the devil. 7:27 Mark


KJV

Is that righteous?

Usin' the dog was a parable or metaphor concernin' a GENTILE meanin' it is not always good to share the gospel with a Gentile or Atheist,to which she responded:Yet the dogs eat the crumbs from off the master's table,which means SOME Gentiles or atheists hear ENOUGH of the gospel to become hungry for more and be converted! This woman was ALREADY converted by what she heard and saw and was convinced and desparate to the point that Jesus himself MARVELLED at her persistence and was taught BY HER that his message was for the Gentiles as well! Sometimes even the MASTER needs reproof and correction and Jesus recognized this and was humbled by her faith! That's why he said WOMAN GREAT IS YOUR FAITH! Go in peace,your daughter is healed!:thumbsup:

[Mark Bryan]

Dont forget when Jesus said

"Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I came to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law ..."

Doesnt sound very pacifist to me.

Well Jesus knew his teachin's would OFFEND some and win others,that's why he said that! Some would believe,some would become his enemies!