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Ask a Bible college Student
#91
RE: Ask a Bible college Student
(November 2, 2016 at 5:33 pm)Emzap Wrote:
(November 2, 2016 at 5:14 pm)Bella Morte Wrote: What is your opinion of homosexuality and trans people?

Sorry if someone has already asked this, I can't really be bothered going back a few pages.


I believe that homosexuality and transgender is a sin. However, I think it is entirely wrong for Christians to hate and shame LGBT people for this. Yes, it is a sin, but I am a sinner too. We all need the forgiveness of Christ Jesus. Really, when I meet LGBT people, I don't try to make them change. I show them that I care for them as they are, though am clear that I don't think it is right. Its not my job to convict people of their sin. I'll leave that to the Holy Spirit. If I were to hate homosexuals and transponder people, I'd have to hate liars, cheaters, those who are greedy, those who are selfish... I don't have time for so much hate. And I'd have no friends. And I'd be a huge hypocrite.


I appreciate the thought you've put into this but I have to wonder how you would regard LGBT if the sin was your own?  Could you abide your own nature and still find a place in the church?  If not, your stance toward that community isn't really so different than the status quo in the leadership of churches today.
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#92
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(November 2, 2016 at 9:33 pm)Minimalist Wrote:
(November 2, 2016 at 9:22 pm)Whateverist Wrote: Disturbing.  You do realize that you like everyone else is subject to mental illness, don't you?  How could you rule out that possibility and why be so eager to earn kudos from god that you would make that decision for your kid.  That's really disturbing.  Please find someone who shares your faith but disagrees on this point and try to see it their way.

https://youtu.be/ZyX4LPUeDoE?list=PLLttf...Ngx9Df29Vp

"Would you kill your child if your maniacal, tyranical, sadistic god told you too?" should be a question in all adoption interviews. Of course ,  a basis for denial and commitment to a psych facility.
God thinks it's fun to confuse primates. Larsen's God!






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#93
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(November 2, 2016 at 5:06 pm)Emzap Wrote:
(November 2, 2016 at 4:15 pm)Alex K Wrote: Interesting - but when you say you strongly believe in the bible, do you mean all of it? Because it's full of gruesome and brutal things, and I don't see how that squares with the ideals of Christians today.
I do mean all of it. Yes, the Old Testament in particular is full, FULL of gruesome and brutal things. Human sin is a hideous thing. Please read the entire Bible in context with all of Scripture before judging the God who acted and continues to act out of justice and love then just as he does today.

Stockholm syndrome...
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 14, KJV revised edition

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#94
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(November 2, 2016 at 5:06 pm)Emzap Wrote:
(November 2, 2016 at 4:15 pm)Alex K Wrote: Interesting - but when you say you strongly believe in the bible, do you mean all of it? Because it's full of gruesome and brutal things, and I don't see how that squares with the ideals of Christians today.
I do mean all of it. Yes, the Old Testament in particular is full, FULL of gruesome and brutal things. Human sin is a hideous thing. Please read the entire Bible in context with all of Scripture before judging the God who acted and continues to act out of justice and love then just as he does today.

Human sin? What about the brutal and gruesome things that your meatsmith shepard god either does or commands others to do for him?
God thinks it's fun to confuse primates. Larsen's God!






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#95
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(November 2, 2016 at 9:51 pm)chimp3 Wrote:
(November 2, 2016 at 5:06 pm)Emzap Wrote: I do mean all of it. Yes, the Old Testament in particular is full, FULL of gruesome and brutal things. Human sin is a hideous thing. Please read the entire Bible in context with all of Scripture before judging the God who acted and continues to act out of justice and love then just as he does today.

Human sin? What about the brutal and gruesome things that your meatsmith shepard god either does or commands others to do for him?

Things such as...all human sin!
I am John Cena's hip-hop album.
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#96
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(November 2, 2016 at 9:54 pm)ApeNotKillApe Wrote:
(November 2, 2016 at 9:51 pm)chimp3 Wrote: Human sin? What about the brutal and gruesome things that your meatsmith shepard god either does or commands others to do for him?

Things such as...all human sin!

Fuck all! If you knew me you would say that my sins are the only thing that make my dreary ass interesting.
God thinks it's fun to confuse primates. Larsen's God!






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#97
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(November 2, 2016 at 9:56 pm)chimp3 Wrote:
(November 2, 2016 at 9:54 pm)ApeNotKillApe Wrote: Things such as...all human sin!

Fuck all! If you knew me you would say that my sins are the only thing that make my dreary ass interesting.

https://youtu.be/PfqI0C7tZkU
I am John Cena's hip-hop album.
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#98
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Just an observation: the number of ape related avatars is threatening the ascendency of dog and cat ones. Not sure how I feel about this, but I'd just like to put it out there.
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#99
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I feel like how I responded to the question about killing a child may not have included enough information, or adequately reflected the truth of my belief. The question and response is more complex than can be answered in a forum. While its true that if God told me to I would, it wouldn't be without confirmation that the message was actually from God. I would honestly probably seek guidance from pastors or respected members of the church, and spend time grieving the command before fulfilling. I may even see a Christian therapist and doctor to be sure it wasn't a mental health episode. It would NOT be an easy thing.

You are all very opposed to killing children- Good! I believe that unborn babies are human beings from the moment of conception. That is why I am against abortion. I value human life- even the lives of unborn babies. I also understand that there are some extenuating circumstances such as the mothers health, rape, etc, and it is not my place to speak on those issues; they are very tough, though theologically I still believe that those babies have a right to life. Back to my point- killing a child is not something I take lightly. I hope I would obey God, no matter what He commands, but it would be very difficult.

(November 2, 2016 at 10:18 pm)Whateverist Wrote: Just an observation: the number of ape related avatars is threatening the ascendency of dog and cat ones.  Not sure how I feel about this, but I'd just like to put it out there.


I vote for more dog ones!
I absolutely love your dog one. Do you know what breed it is? It looks like an australian cattle dog- my favorite!
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Quote:it wouldn't be without confirmation that the message was actually from God.

So if the voices in your head say "I'm really god" That's good enough for you, huh?
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