Posted on 03/03/2015 12:32:27 PM PST by two134711
I, too, have felt disgust at the sniping. We do have a responsibility to quote scripture if scripture is taken out of context and theology discussed (I have been working on a topic for months) but our language should be glorifying to our God and beloved Savior if we are representing Him and speaking His words.
I was born into Catholicism but at 6 in an independent Schofield Baptist church learned about my sin and the salvation offered through the death of Jesus. He died in my place. Since then I have never been a member of any church. I consider myself a follower of Yeshua Messhiah and believe there are 7 churches as found in Revelation. Whether these are denominations or individual spiritual personalities, I have yet to decide. Either way, I know there are Christians of every nation, tongue, tribe, and people all over the world.
The time of tribulation of the churches seems to be near. I will continue to post scripture in response to religion threads because I am really bad when it comes to writing. My grammar is atrocious at times, I write like Paul with super long sentences, and after 55 years I still don’t know when to use commas. But I will quote Paul...
” 15 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; 16 the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17 the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice.”
Great post that adds understanding to why I try NOT to post on the religion threads. I’ve seen comments that no one would ever say face-to-face to another human being.
There is not much that divides and breaks down the FRee Republic community like the Religion Forum does.
If JR would abolish it - there would be greater harmony and more $$$ to the FReepathons.
**Please don’t let the bastards win.**
Name calling much? Talk about pouring gas on the fire!
I’m reminded of Reagan’s comment about aliens coming to earth so that all of us earthlings would set aside our differences.
While I don’t believe that will ever happen, us Christians and Jews (and Hindus, Sikhs, etc.) better unite against the radical muslims.
Yes the Catholic/Protestant/Fundamentalist fun is only weakly rivaled by
WalMart/Costco/Target/Amazon threads
and
Apple/Microsoft/Linux/Android threads
Good luck. The kooks will be out to get you soon. Nothing here will change. Both sides guilty. Meanwhile our country circles the drain...
I just finished browsing your posts from the last six months, and all that talk about furry animals and movies didn't change anyone's heart or soul. Besides being pro-life, what are your political views that you think make you a conservative?
Unfortunately there are flame throwers on both sides. Either it makes Jesus weep or makes Him very angry.
Perhaps you should simply avoid the religion forum.
You'd be wrong.
Impossible to do when many religious articles are not simply posted to the religion forum.
I’ve been wondering why I’ve been feeling so dizzy all the time...
You said ... “This was a great site, ten plus years ago. Hopefully it can be one again. Goodbye.”
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Nowadays, everyone is hammering everyone else, if they are not exactly on the same track as they are. BUT, I do have to say that when someone is in the “Religion Forum” (that’s the only place the Religion Moderators are at) ... it’s one of the best moderations for religion that I’ve seen. They are very good there.
ELSEWHERE, though, it can be a nightmare. I think you mentioned Apple threads. What happens there is that you have Freepers who HATE Apple, and they will go onto every Apple thread and insult all those who like the Apple products. Those Freepers are part of the APPLE-HATER CULT that attacks on all those threads.
And so, you’ve got the same mentality on ALL OTHER SUBJECTS ... and it’s nothing but ATTACK.
I post a thread and I will normally get attacked on the thread ... GUARANTEED!
Will it go back to the way it was 15 years ago? No ... I don’t think so!
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I’m willing to bet I stand a good chance of being ATTACKED on this post ... LOL ...
Could not agree with you more on the money thing. I will never donate again until the daily pointless religious bickering is banished.
Never give up. I have had several comments yanked, but one thing I will not do is condemn fellow Christians, whether they be Catholic, Presbyterians, Methodists, Mormons, and the rest of the lot. I lean most to Southern Baptist teachings, but I accept all Christians. Paul started 7 churches and Peter one. Members of all are my Christian brothers and sisters. From these 8 churches started so long ago, as expected over the centuries, others have taken root.
If Jesus is there, they are all in my family.
I guess *Father forgive them for they know not what they do* and turning the other cheek weren't options, were they?
Speaks volumes to think that others deserve nasty treatment.
In general, other than the Religion Forum, there is a lot of ATTACKING going on! However, the Religion Forum is pretty good for its moderation!
My mistake, I had thought he said he was Catholic. Still, as a believer as Christ, he should be aware that the fighting about religion does not benefit this site.
I’m willing to bet I stand a good chance of being ATTACKED on this post ... LOL ...
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You’re a moon bat. You (deservedly) get attacked on everything your post.
(Happy to oblige)
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