Christians

[thepaulo]

I've only known a few christians who weren't hypocrits (and I'm thankful for the few I've found).
Is it really that hard to follow the simple words of Jesus?

[DiabloSammich]

Thankfully we have men like you to show us the way, paulo.



You are truly doing God's work, my friend.

[thepaulo]

Thankfully we have men like you to show us the way, paulo.



You are truly doing God's work, my friend.

Thank you sir, but of course we know I need men of good faith of every denomination to prop me up. I just wish I had more to help a sinner like me.

[StanUpshaw]

I've only known a few christians who weren't hypocrits (and I'm thankful for the few I've found).
Is it really that hard to follow the simple words of Jesus?

As a hypocrite yourself, to what do you attribute your weakness of spirit?

[thepaulo]

As a hypocrite yourself, to what do you attribute your weakness of spirit?

Not knowing enough good people.

[StanUpshaw]

Not knowing enough good people.

Why do you need to know good people? Aren't the simple words of Jesus enough for you?

[hanso]

Was there a Jubus show I missed?

[thepaulo]

Why do you need to know good people? Aren't the simple words of Jesus enough for you?

Apparently not. I try to love God and love my brothers and sisters but I'm very judgemental.

[StanUpshaw]

Apparently not. I try to love God and love my brothers and sisters but I'm very judgemental.

And what does Jesus have to say about judgment?

[DiabloSammich]

Apparently not. I try to love God and love my brothers and sisters but I'm very judgemental.



Isn't it hard to be a movie critic and not be judgmental?

[thepaulo]

Isn't it hard to be a movie critic and not be judgmental?

I know. It's a curse.

[StanUpshaw]

Isn't it hard to be a movie critic and not be judgmental?

Matthew 7:2
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.


Enter Louis CK.

[thepaulo]

And what does Jesus have to say about judgment?

Unfortunately, I really don't know.

[Hottub]

Dave Mustaine found Jesus as his personal savior.

Weird, no?

[thepaulo]

Dave Mustaine found Jesus as his personal savior.

Weird, no?

Really, Life is much easier if you have a personal savior.

[StanUpshaw]

Unfortunately, I really don't know.

Wow. Alright.

Christianity 101: Sermon on the Mount (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%205-7&version=NIV)

You should start there.

[Hottub]

There are some among us who find peace with their personal Thai lads.

Don't judge.

[StanUpshaw]

There are some among us who find peace with their personal Thai lads.

Don't judge.

Leviticus 18:22

Not judging...just sayin.

[Hottub]

It's pretty simple really.


Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Edit
Upshaw beat me to it.

[thepaulo]

Wow. Alright.

Christianity 101: Sermon on the Mount (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%205-7&version=NIV)

You should start there.

Thank you kind sir....
I especially like this

Matthew 7
Judging Others
1"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
3"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

6"Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

[StanUpshaw]

Wow. Alright.

Christianity 101: Sermon on the Mount (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%205-7&version=NIV)

You should start there.

I'll point out these parts in particular:

But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
and
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

You know what you have to do, paulo. You have to cut your adulterous dick off and cast it from thee.

[thepaulo]

It's pretty simple really.




Edit
Upshaw beat me to it.

very often I'm meek and poor of spirit.

[thepaulo]

I'll point out these parts in particular:


and


You know what you have to do, paulo. You have to cut your adulterous dick off and cast it from thee.

See, I don't know all this stuff.

[Hottub]

very often I'm meek and poor of spirit.

The Kingdom of Heaven awaits you, sir.

If you can't get a table, I'll save you a seat in hell.

[thepaulo]

The Kingdom of Heaven awaits you, sir.

If you can't get a table, I'll save you a seat in hell.

If I can't get a table, I'll eat at the bar.

[thepaulo]

crap...I hate when people move my threads.

[booster11373]

I've only known a few christians who weren't hypocrits (and I'm thankful for the few I've found).
Is it really that hard to follow the simple words of Jesus?

Jesus could not follow Jesus

[Hottub]

Wwpod?

[hanso]

Was this being in the listening thread have something to do with herald angels harking or something?


Glory to Lebron James :king:

[Furtherman]

Apparently not. I try to love God and love my brothers and sisters but I'm very judgemental.

Then you're the perfect christian.




By the way, there is nothing written down, that some guy who might have been named jesus, that might have been actually said. Even the most expert biblical scholar will tell you that.

So how about depending on yourself and loved ones, instead of a myth for a change? You might find REAL life manageable.

[thepaulo]

Then you're the perfect christian.




By the way, there is nothing written down, that some guy who might have been named jesus, that might have been actually said. Even the most expert biblical scholar will tell you that.

So how about depending on yourself and loved ones, instead of a myth for a change? You might find REAL life manageable.

You can always be depended on to present the athiest view. I am well aware of the endless well of confusion that is religion. I have reconciled far flung schools of thought and am very secure in having faith in God in my own personal way. I realize the athiest point of view is that this is a waste of time and stupid. I respectfully feel the same way about athiesism.

[booster11373]

You can always be depended on to present the athiest view. I am well aware of the endless well of confusion that is religion. I have reconciled far flung schools of thought and am very secure in having faith in God in my own personal way. I realize the athiest point of view is that this is a waste of time and stupid. I respectfully feel the same way about athiesism.

Paul I have a news flash for you.

You are an Atheist since I can fairly assume you do not believe in Zeus or Odin or even Horus

[StanUpshaw]

What about Quetzalcoatl?

[booster11373]

What about Quetzalcoatl?

You'd be crazy not to believe in him

[StanUpshaw]

I only believe in gods that can easily be mistaken for Spaniards.

Here's one now:

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[booster11373]

I only believe in gods that can easily be mistaken for Spaniards.

Here's one now:

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Why cant we have more Vampire bars in this country instead of the same shitty sport bar in every strip mall?

[Furtherman]

You can always be depended on to present the athiest view. I am well aware of the endless well of confusion that is religion. I have reconciled far flung schools of thought and am very secure in having faith in God in my own personal way. I realize the athiest point of view is that this is a waste of time and stupid. I respectfully feel the same way about athiesism.

Oh, you're secure in your faith? I'm sorry, I must have misread all these threads you start about such matters.

Faithfaithfaithfaithfaithfaith is my favorite.

[thepaulo]

Oh, you're secure in your faith? I'm sorry, I must have misread all these threads you start about such matters.

Faithfaithfaithfaithfaithfaith is my favorite.
I'm not an angel. I'm a human being.

[booster11373]

I'm not an angel. I'm a human being.

If he even existed so was Jesus

[disneyspy]

If he even existed so was Jesus

thats silly,God was not of this earth,God fucked mary therefore jesus was half alien

[StanUpshaw]

We need to DNA test Jesus.

Someone call Maury.

[booster11373]

thats silly,God was not of this earth,God fucked mary therefore jesus was half alien

No one is saying Mary wasn't easy its God that I have my doubts about

[disneyspy]

No one is saying Mary wasn't easy its God that I have my doubts about

she pretended like it wasnt rape cuz she laid there yelling "OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD!!"

[disneyspy]

then when the kid was born joseph asked her what she was going to name it,she yelled at him"JESUS CHRIST, HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW!!

[thepaulo]

You guys are gonna be sorry when you wind up in hell.

[disneyspy]

You guys are gonna be sorry when you wind up in hell.

im sure none of us ever licked twato

[booster11373]

You guys are gonna be sorry when you wind up in hell.

What Christian thing to say

[Death Metal Moe]

http://johngushue.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/07/13/god_listens_to_slayer.jpg

[StanUpshaw]

You guys are gonna be sorry when you wind up in hell.

Less judgment, more forgiveness.

You'll catch on eventually, Paul.

[thepaulo]

What Christian thing to say

a little bit...it is a little bit.

[thepaulo]

Less judgment, more forgiveness.

You'll catch on eventually, Paul.

I think mocking God will get you in big trouble with God. He has a sense of humor but I don't think he likes to have his button's pushed.

[StanUpshaw]

What's a little blasphemy, eh?

Never hurt nobody.

[hanso]

Is god digital or more of a switch circuit god?

[thepaulo]

Is god digital or more of a switch circuit god?

It is said God is omnipotent, but what the heck is that?

[hanso]

Omni is a UFO Mag. Potent is what us old farts were at one time.

[thepaulo]

Omni is a UFO Mag. Potent is what us old farts were at one time.

UFO farts?

[hanso]

I guess. Eveything eveywhere, or eveywhere all at once. Carlin did a take on this.

Maybe its in this clip.

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[thepaulo]

I guess. Everthing eveywhere, or eveywhere all at once. Carlin did a take on this.

I think it would be a great TV series. I think santa has some of those powers.

[hanso]

Yeah it is like that.


Here is Mojo Nixon's take on it.

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[hanso]

Folks could start following Carlin. Break up everything he said into sayings.

[tanless1]

So your frustrated for being judgmental? Assessing anothers character in order to decide if you desire to incorporate any part of their character ?
Or...
Does your judgment frustrate you because you've made a determination that they need to change to suit you, but they wont(control issue)

[tanless1]

....perhaps you'd benifit from exercising a bit of open-mindedness, and compassion.
...it'd take a big weight off of you.

[thepaulo]

So your frustrated for being judgmental? Assessing anothers character in order to decide if you desire to incorporate any part of their character ?
Or...
Does your judgment frustrate you because you've made a determination that they need to change to suit you, but they wont(control issue)

exactly.

[tanless1]

...one is very differnt from the other.

[thepaulo]

...one is very differnt from the other.

I want everyone to be perfect but they are not and because they are not,I cannot incorporate that perfection for myself since it does not exist.

[booster11373]

I want everyone to be perfect but they are not and because they are not,I cannot incorporate that perfection for myself since it does not exist.

Do you believe your god is a perfect being?

[tanless1]

I want everyone to be perfect but they are not and because they are not,I cannot incorporate that perfection for myself since it does not exist.
....why would you want everybody to be perfect ? I think your just bullshitting,now.

[thepaulo]

....why would you want everybody to be perfect ? I think your just bullshitting,now.

I'm not bullshiting. I would like everyone to be perfectly good and decent. That may strike you as a boring world but not to me. I would enjoy a universe cleansed of evil.

[thepaulo]

Do you believe your god is a perfect being?

This word perfect is open to wide interpretation. I do hope that God is perfect in goodness but I cannot claim to understand what that is.

[booster11373]

This word perfect is open to wide interpretation. I do hope that God is perfect in goodness but I cannot claim to understand what that is.

The Christian belief in a perfect god has been given much thought by theologians you should look it up.

Another point when you go out on your own and make up your own bunch of beliefs thats not being Christian as defined by Christians, you are committing blasphemy and idolatry

I'm always shocked at the lack of understanding religious people have about their own so-called beliefs

[booster11373]

This word perfect is open to wide interpretation. I do hope that God is perfect in goodness but I cannot claim to understand what that is.

And another thing is perfection open to interpretation?

In this case a perfect god would be free of any flaws

What interpretation is necessary?

[tanless1]

I'm not bullshiting. I would like everyone to be perfectly good and decent. That may strike you as a boring world but not to me. I would enjoy a universe cleansed of evil.

Then your going to just love islam

[thepaulo]

The Christian belief in a perfect god has been given much thought by theologians you should look it up.

Another point when you go out on your own and make up your own bunch of beliefs thats not being Christian as defined by Christians, you are committing blasphemy and idolatry

I'm always shocked at the lack of understanding religious people have about their own so-called beliefs

http://www.abideinchrist.info/beperfect.html

http://www.newadvent.org/summa/1004.htm

These are philosophical matters, not religious ones They are open to constant interpretation and revision. I didn't say I was religious since clearly to follow any one religion seems foolsih since there are so many and they cannot agree.

[booster11373]

http://www.abideinchrist.info/beperfect.html

http://www.newadvent.org/summa/1004.htm

These are philosophical matters, not religious ones They are open to constant interpretation and revision. I didn't say I was religious since clearly to follow any one religion seems foolsih since there are so many and they cannot agree.

If you are not religious what are you?

What do you believe and why do you believe it?

[thepaulo]

If you are not religious what are you?

What do you believe and why do you believe it?

Not easy to piece together. Let's just say I am aware of all the religions and try to see the threads that hold religion, science and the paranormal together.

[Furtherman]

Not easy to piece together. Let's just say I am aware of all the religions and try to see the threads that hold religion, science and the paranormal together.

Scientology sounds perfect for you.

[booster11373]

Not easy to piece together. Let's just say I am aware of all the religions and try to see the threads that hold religion, science and the paranormal together.

Sounds like gibberish have fun walking down that fools road