Why I’m no longer a Christian

[Ashelah]

Skombolis wrote:

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Well I agree the desire to change should be there. How could one want to follow what Jesus taught and it not be? But it still takes effort and dedication. IMO one of the biggest downfalls for people is thinking that now that they are a believer they will automatically do the right thing. Or even worse that whatever they do is the right because they are a believer. The Bible says God gives us a way out of every temptation but that doesn't mean we will take it and clearly we will still be tempted.
This is one of my favorite verses..
Philippians 2:12
"So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;"
..because it speaks to obeying even when not directly watched. The famous saying "What Would Jesus Do?" is a good one. But I think a better one to ask ourselves is "What Would We Do If Jesus Was In The Room With Us?" Because we all know at this point the difference between right and wrong and what Jesus probably would do in each situation. But man can we rationalize our own actions. But if someone can say they would act the same way in front of Christ then they know their faith is where it should be. Me, I still have a long upward climb to go to get my actions in harmony with my beliefs. But any day moving forward is a good day
(T) Peace

Jesus is in the room with us all the time, we just forget sometimes I reckon. You're right about obedience, we need to constantly keep checking ourselves.
Sorry Skom it's very late or very early depending how one looks at it, my words are dwindling but I do like talking to you, I don't think I have posted with you much before. Many Blessings <3

[Black Thunder 42]

Xcntrik InVidor wrote:

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Because you seem to think that I'm a bugle player named Banks.
I'm okay with that.

Glaucoma does that ta folks y'know.

[Dr Shrink]

T-Town Clown wrote:

<quoted text> Now, grab that piece of chalk and write on the chalkboard 1001 times... I will not look in the mirror and believe I'm Glenda, the Good Witch of the North!
Dr. Clownie

you are doctor,
like my dog is NURSE

It is not possible for dog to be nurse of mentaly sick

it is also not possible for you to be doctor,

maybe dr digger of old lumps from dumpster

see you next time

[Ashelah]

Dr Shrink wrote:

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you are doctor,
like my dog is NURSE
It is not possible for dog to be nurse of mentaly sick
it is also not possible for you to be doctor,
maybe dr digger of old lumps from dumpster
see you next time

I don't like it when you two bicker :'{
<3

[Mr Wiggley]

Aerobatty wrote:

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And your claim to know who is and isn't going to hell doesn't mean you won't be headed there yourself.
Hell is for children.
Grow up.

Pat Benetar...great song with a lot of meaning.

[Mr Wiggley]

NoStress4me wrote:

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I got up this morning at 5:30 A.M when the school called to say that all schools in the county are closed for the day. It was -6 out with wind-chill of -18. It has now warmed up to a balmy{sarcasm}-4 and -12 with wind-chill. Our high temp expected for the day is 0.….grumble……I for one am not moving very far from the fire or coffee today ;O) Good morning to you Water!

I still read a couple of TV websites from West Michigan and I noticed WZZM from Grand Rapids is showing the temp at 0 (zero) also. Plus the Western shoreline is getting hammered with lake effect snow also.
I miss West Michigan...

[Dr Shrink]

Juicylu wrote:

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I don't like it when you two bicker :'{
<3

I can not help you
maany people don't like many things,

there is not possible to change face of this world,and make people who will like only

without of"I don't like"
have nice day my sweety girl friend

clownie is not your boy friend,you deserve doctors,not clowns

[Black Thunder 42]

water_nymph wrote:

<quoted text> I had a post typed out for all of you bone-picking vultures here. But I decided not to go there. Enjoy yourselves.
You're only looking to upset those who cared about DoC. His death seems to please so many of you.
I am pretty sure he won't care what you do or say at this point and I won't allow you to make a difference in how I feel either.
Showing your ignorance and hatred is normal. It doesn't make anyone but you and your group of Christians look bad, so have at it.

That, set as record (right here in black and white), serves to fortify all that [DoC] has made public in his own words, is truth and actuality, and substantiates the conclusion's and reasons for leaving behind the pollution and cancerous structure of organized religion.
May his wisdom and demeanor fly in the air of the ALL for eternity, that every conscious entity might be fortunate enough to absorb these truths.

BT42

[Ashelah]

Mr Wiggley wrote:

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I still read a couple of TV websites from West Michigan and I noticed WZZM from Grand Rapids is showing the temp at 0 (zero) also. Plus the Western shoreline is getting hammered with lake effect snow also.
I miss West Michigan...

Hello :D I can't even imagine that kind of cold.

[T-Town Clown]

Dr Shrink wrote:

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you are doctor,
like my dog is NURSE
It is not possible for dog to be nurse of mentaly sick
it is also not possible for you to be doctor,
maybe dr digger of old lumps from dumpster
see you next time

Dr.Clownie is surprised you returned to show your goofy posts on Topix, after making a complete fool out of yourself in 2012.. you wouldn't make a wart on a Dr.@SS...

[Black Thunder 42]

HipGnosis wrote:

<quoted text>They have nothing but fear and recrimination in their arsenal. Actually, I suspect it's not their beliefs that cause it, but they are very likely misanthropic social pariahs to begin with, and gravitate toward the uglier side of any belief to assuage and absolve themselves of their self-loathing and distrust of the world as they perceive it.
Did you ever notice how none of their prophecies and predictions forecast peace, harmony, or well-being, >except< in some indeterminate future for an infinitesimally tiny slice of historical humanity who were/are so "blessed" as to believe exactly as they do?

Ya. Bad cargo ta be carry'n. Fer me...I'd be leav'n 'er sit right on the dock. Them caustic's rots the hull from the inside an yer glorious ship winds up with yer aft in the points o' Poseidon's harpoonery. I'd sooner run hemp.

[T-Town Clown]

Dr Shrink wrote:

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I can not help you
maany people don't like many things,
there is not possible to change face of this world,and make people who will like only
without of"I don't like"
have nice day my sweety girl friend
clownie is not your boy friend,you deserve doctors,not clowns

I guess "all's fair in love & war! What irks yours truly the most is throwing out the sob stories, and getting pity from the great posters on this thread like you do... what a cry baby.. and stop trying to get dates on here.. ya hear me boy????

[waaasssuuup]

HipGnosis wrote:

<quoted text>Spiritual maturity would be the stage when you realize that imaginary entities that affect, or effect, daily life quite evidently don't exist. Intellectual maturity, in this context, would be when you realize that there is a reason that there are so many inconsistencies and discrepancies in our chosen hereditary mythology. Immaturity is viewing ancient mythology as "absolute and eternal truth", no matter how comforting a salvation story might sound.

for those who trust in their own wisdom instead of trusting God, intellectual maturity usually results in Alzheimer’s.

[Gut Stomper]

Finally got a nibble that Ole Jimbo mighta really bit the dust. A couple of more leads to run down, though.

To be sure...

[waaasssuuup]

Liam R wrote:

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But the followers of Zeus are not trying to destroy America.

'THE EARTH IS THE LORD'S AND THE FULLNESS THEREOF, THE WOLRD AND EVERYTHING IN IT'

if you don't believe this, it's YOU who's destroying America and you don't belong here.....

[Gut Stomper]

water_nymph wrote:

<quoted text> He was in his late 50's if I remember correctly, and didn't ever mention having heart problems to me. But that doesn't mean he had never had any, it just means we never discussed it.

Late 50's. That's funny.

Did you REALLY know him?

[waaasssuuup]

Liam R wrote:

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But Jesus himself said (repeatedly) that he was not a god. He spent his entire life teaching people Judaism.
And THIS knee will never bow to false gods.

JESUS IS GOD!!!

i love saying this in the presence of His enemies;)

[Gut Stomper]

I got him at 63-64.

Simple to look up.

[waaasssuuup]

KittenKoder wrote:

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So, someone claimed to be a god, then some other people wrote a book about this claim, and you just swallowed it. Not very intelligent.

what theories have you swallowed regarding the origin of eveything, who wrote them and why do you believe those people???

[waaasssuuup]

Juicylu wrote:

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Where in the Bible, does Jesus teach that His followers are to rebuke non believers? I just can't find it, can you help me 'Brother'?

the Body of Christ is the 'pillar and ground of truth' in this world, didn't you know that?!

so you fancy yourself as a rebuker/accuser of the brethren, huh? i know some one else who fills that role/title and his name is satan;)

"judge not lest you be judged...and why behold the spec in your brothers eye..." "if you have a problem with a brother, first go to him alone..." Jesus