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emamum · 22-10-2008, 21:55

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned, forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.(Luke 6:37)

K-P · 22-10-2008, 22:03

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

One day we will all meet him face to face

No we wont.

Neil · 22-10-2008, 22:15

Are we talking about Elvis still - I got confused a few dozen posts back

garinda · 22-10-2008, 23:27

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Originally Posted by enigmaman

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations , baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son , and of the Holy Ghost .( Matthew 28 : 19 ) ........

Perhaps you should go to an Islamic state and preach the word of Jesus. There's apparently a shortage of missionaries out there.

K-P · 22-10-2008, 23:28

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Originally Posted by Neil

Are we talking about Elvis still -

I do hope elvis is alright... there hasnt been a sighting in ages

enigmaman · 23-10-2008, 11:10

Christians are spreading the word of christ all over the world . Africa , India and China to name just a few . Most are putting thier lives at risk . The world in case you dont know is in the midst of earthquakes ,floods , famine , disease , aids and wars . Christian groups all over the world today send missionary groups and aid to all places were people and children are suffering . Giving hope and practical assistance .........schools , hospitals and medicine etc . Ok , mock me , mock the name of jesus , thank God for all you have , so cosy in your cosy houses staring at a computer screen all day , fine , great ............How in Gods name can anyone mock a group on this planet that is vital for the care of millions ? This used to be a christian country we dont need to go to an islamic state ........it is has come here .

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Originally Posted by garinda

Perhaps you should go to an Islamic state and preach the word of Jesus. There's apparently a shortage of missionaries out there.

garinda · 23-10-2008, 11:21

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Originally Posted by enigmaman

so cosy in your cosy houses staring at a computer screen all day , fine , great ............How in Gods name can anyone mock a group on this planet that is vital for the care of millions ? This used to be a christian country we dont need to go to an islamic state ........it is has come here .

A very loving attitude.

What happened to turning the other cheek?

garinda · 23-10-2008, 11:23

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Originally Posted by enigmaman

This used to be a christian country we dont need to go to an islamic state ........it is has come here .

That's not showing much tolerance for other religions.

The tolerance you seem to demand for your own brand of faith.

Gayle · 23-10-2008, 11:35

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Originally Posted by enigmaman

Christians are spreading the word of christ all over the world . Africa , India and China to name just a few . Most are putting thier lives at risk . The world in case you dont know is in the midst of earthquakes ,floods , famine , disease , aids and wars . Christian groups all over the world today send missionary groups and aid to all places were people and children are suffering . Giving hope and practical assistance .........schools , hospitals and medicine etc . Ok , mock me , mock the name of jesus , thank God for all you have , so cosy in your cosy houses staring at a computer screen all day , fine , great ............How in Gods name can anyone mock a group on this planet that is vital for the care of millions ? This used to be a christian country we dont need to go to an islamic state ........it is has come here .

You see this is where religion starts to bother me. I'm perfectly happy for you to believe in God or for someone else to absolutely be sure that there isn't one but why this need to 'convert' everyone?

This is when conflicts start to occur. Can you honestly say that your preaching will help the world's wars, poverty, floods, aids, etc - religion causes the majority of them (obviously not floods)! What right have you got to go to any other country and tell them that their religion isn't as good as yours so they need to join you? No one has that right! Every religion is equal but zealots like you obviously don't believe that.

I had missionary's knock on my door the other night - asking me if I would be interested in hearing about their religion and what God can do for me. Well you know, if there is a God then I'm 100% sure that he will see that I'm a good person doing the best I can and I don't think he'll reject me at the gates of heaven just because I haven't chanted his name in unison with 100 other people each week. And that applies whether it's God, Mohammed or Buddha up there - he'll have a pretty good idea of what I'm up to if he's all seeing.

All this need to prove that your religion is bigger and better than any other and that it's the only way to true enlightenment is out of order. Let's just say I was a devout Buddhist, don't you think I might be a touch offended by someone coming to the door and saying that your religion is better than mine and the only way to enlightenment is to follow your religion?

AccyLass · 23-10-2008, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Gayle

You see this is where religion starts to bother me. I'm perfectly happy for you to believe in God or for someone else to absolutely be sure that there isn't one but why this need to 'convert' everyone?

This is when conflicts start to occur. Can you honestly say that your preaching will help the world's wars, poverty, floods, aids, etc - religion causes the majority of them (obviously not floods)! What right have you got to go to any other country and tell them that their religion isn't as good as yours so they need to join you? No one has that right! Every religion is equal but zealots like you obviously don't believe that.

I had missionary's knock on my door the other night - asking me if I would be interested in hearing about their religion and what God can do for me. Well you know, if there is a God then I'm 100% sure that he will see that I'm a good person doing the best I can and I don't think he'll reject me at the gates of heaven just because I haven't chanted his name in unison with 100 other people each week. And that applies whether it's God, Mohammed or Buddha up there - he'll have a pretty good idea of what I'm up to if he's all seeing.

All this need to prove that your religion is bigger and better than any other and that it's the only way to true enlightenment is out of order. Let's just say I was a devout Buddhist, don't you think I might be a touch offended by someone coming to the door and saying that your religion is better than mine and the only way to enlightenment is to follow your religion?

Nicely put!

katex · 23-10-2008, 11:58

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Originally Posted by enigmaman

Africa , India and China to name just a few . Most are putting thier lives at risk . The world in case you dont know is in the midst of earthquakes ,floods , famine , disease , aids and wars . Christian groups all over the world today send missionary groups and aid to all places were people and children are suffering . Giving hope and practical assistance .........schools , hospitals and medicine etc .

Just to add to Gayle's comments, not in disagreement that lots of Christian based groups do help in this way throughout the world, but they have not got the monopoly on this Enigmaman ... sure the majority of aid will be coming from non-religious based groups, who are purely of a humanitarian nature.

Neil · 23-10-2008, 12:48

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Originally Posted by Gayle

Well you know, if there is a God then I'm 100% sure that he will see that I'm a good person doing the best I can and I don't think he'll reject me at the gates of heaven just because I haven't chanted his name in unison with 100 other people each week.

Gayle, I will let you into a little secret.
Don't tell anyone else though.

The true road to enlightenment comes from planting daffodil bulbs - 7 is the magic number, as in 7 sack of bulbs

enigmaman · 23-10-2008, 21:55

When arguing with fools , DONT answer thier foolish arguments , or you will be as foolish as they are . ( prov 26 :4 ) When arguing with fools BE SURE to answer their foolish arguments , or they will become wise in thier own estimation . ( prov 26 : 5 ) ..........It is in the Bible .........2 choices ........ and no i am not calling you all fools ......ONE or two maybe ......you are all brothers and sisters . we just worship diferent things thats all . i love you all with the love taught to me by Jesus Christ that died for us all Amen ..