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| Topic Started: Mar 20 2006, 07:51 PM (522 Views) | |
| AuhsojSivart | Mar 20 2006, 07:51 PM Post #1 |
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Ask me any question about me or my faith and I'll give a straight answer if possible. Nothing is taboo. If you really want to know, then ask. If you're just trying to get a rise out of me, then ask. If you don't really care but something stupid to ask comes into your head anyway, then ask. Christianity is probably not what you think. We're not a bunch of homophobic, abortion-clinic bombing, long-skirt and shirt-and-tie-wearing idiots. We're people, and I hope to make you understand that by answering your questions. |
    
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| Some Polar Bears | Mar 20 2006, 08:04 PM Post #2 |
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Quickly, somebody ask him about Jesus and baldness! |
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| OBESEyangkuang | Mar 20 2006, 08:15 PM Post #3 |
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is jesus a boy or a girl?is god a boy or a girl?what are they wearing?what do they look like?what do they SOUNDlike? |
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| AuhsojSivart | Mar 20 2006, 08:19 PM Post #4 |
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Jesus was a boy. God is a spirit. He made man in his image, so if he was to take a human body, it would probably be male. I don't really know what they wore back then, probably robes. He looked like what a Jewish person today looks like, except he probably had darker skin because everyone was outside in the sun more often. He sounded like a Jewish person speaking Aramaic, because he was a Jewish person that spoke Aramaic. |
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| Brandon | Mar 20 2006, 11:12 PM Post #5 |
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Props on the balls dude. What do you think about Christianity being involved in so many negative aspects of the world today and in the past? Examples: War, homophobia, racism, basically people snubbing others with a sort of "holier than thou" attitude... |
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| EVILyangkuang | Mar 21 2006, 12:06 AM Post #6 |
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Can God create a stone so heavy that he himself can not lift it? |
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| AuhsojSivart | Mar 21 2006, 12:53 AM Post #7 |
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First, I'll answer Brandon's question. War: Politicians ever since the days of the Crusades have found that telling people that they're going to war for God is a really good motivator. In fact, almost every war since civilization has begun has been for economic reasons. Homophobia: There are clear parts of the Bible that talk about homosexuality being unnatural or even an abomination. However, it says the same about lying, stealing, getting angry too easily, and judging. Christians that read verses about homosexuality and refuse to look at others that say stuff like 'love your neighbor' are bad examples of what Christianity is really about. These people have lied, stolen, gotten angry, and obviously judged before, but they see homosexuality as something that they themselves have no desire to do, so they criminalize it more than other (in my opinion much worse) sins. All sins, from white lies to homosexuality to mass murder have been forgiven, so there's no point in being homophobic. Racism: If you're talking about people that fly stupid Confederate flags and listen to white supremecist music and whatnot, please do not compare them to other Christians. It's not really my place to say whether or not they believe what I believe, but I can say that they have no understanding of the gospels. For one thing, if they were to really be hip on which race is 'superior' in God's eyes, then (as far as the Old Testament goes) it would be the Jews, not the European whites. Racism is not condoned in the Bible. The story of the Good Samaritan is a great example of this. 'Holier than thou' attitude: Believe it or not, every single belief system from Atheism to Islam to Christianity has people within it that have this attitude. Atheists say that they're the 'holiest' because they're the smartest and knowledge is the most important thing. If they have the most knowledge (in my opinion they do not), then they're the best. Religious people tend to go along with knowledge being pretty important, but they call it 'indisputable truth'. If you have indisputable truth, then nobody is allowed to argue with you because everyone else is wrong. That type of thinking is dangerous, and it leads to all three of the above questions. Christians that have this attitude are usually the most outspoken, so that's why having that attitude is closely associated with Christianity. Now for EVILyangkuang's question: I have no idea. There would have to be gravity in the environment that he made the rock for it to be 'liftable' which would require and even larger rock that it would need to be attached to for that to even be a valid question. |
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| EVILyangkuang | Mar 21 2006, 12:56 AM Post #8 |
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Ok...how about: Can God make a burrito so hot that he himself cannot eat it? |
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| AuhsojSivart | Mar 21 2006, 01:16 AM Post #9 |
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These questions have no meaning other than you trying to get me to say that there's something that God cannot do. There are things that God cannot do, such as go back on a promise. If God makes a promise, he is obliged to that promise, thus creating something he cannot do. |
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| Brandon | Mar 21 2006, 01:29 AM Post #10 |
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If there was one, Vin Diesel could eat it. |
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| EVILyangkuang | Mar 21 2006, 04:49 AM Post #11 |
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Fine, serious question here. How is it possible for Noah to keep all those animals on the Arc? Two of every creature. That's a lot. He would had to find a way to keep the aquatic animals on board, and somehow keep birds from flying away. Not to mention food and conflict betweent species. |
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| The Non-Person | Mar 21 2006, 12:29 PM Post #12 |
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why do you think other people need your crutch? |
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| + HELL | Mar 21 2006, 05:42 PM Post #13 |
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If, and when, Jesus returns to earth, will He impose censorship upon the world or protect free speech? :confused1: |
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| AuhsojSivart | Mar 23 2006, 03:24 PM Post #14 |
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Noah's Ark: I don't really know. There was no reason for him to keep the fish, because they could obviously swim. If the birds flew away, there was nowhere for them to land other than back on the ark. Otherwise, I'm not sure. I do know that the ark was huge, though. So, maybe it could work. Why do I think that other people need my 'crutch'?: Hmm... I don't recall telling anyone that they needed it. I told them to ask me about it. Here's a better question: Why do I need a 'crutch' myself? Well, there's a lot of things that go along with Christianity that are very appealing. First, there's a sense of community. Second, there's something spiritual about it that no one can deny. Third, the type of people (at least that I know) that are Christians are very selfless and willing to help each other. Fourth, I have the security in my mind that my life is not meaningless. When Jesus comes back, free speech or censorship: You know, I don't think that they mention the U.S. Constitution in the Bible, seeing as it was written in the 1700's. The way I see it, there won't really be dissent once Jesus comes back, but it's not going to be because he's a totalitarian dictator. I think that the way he'll rule over the earth will be so fair and just that everyone will see that it's the best way. |
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