"Churchianity"

[gerryh]

You even make light of factual statements, some of us have other activities besides reading the forum.

but, but, but, you are replying to me. You are having a conversation with me, and you now admit to not reading what I have written. THAT is what I am laughing about. How can you have a conversation with someone and not listen to what they are saying? It's laughable. It's a joke and it makes you a joke.

 

[JLM]

but, but, but, you are replying to me. You are having a conversation with me, and you now admit to not reading what I have written. THAT is what I am laughing about. How can you have a conversation with someone and not listen to what they are saying? It's laughable. It's a joke and it makes you a joke.

But, but, but, you are insinuating that I am questioning things that you have already answered and all I know is there may be several possibilities, I may have read it and forgotten, I may have read it and not completely understood it or I may not have read it or I may have read it and misinterpreted it. The only things I'm questioning is calling a person an "a$$hat" or a "dumb tw*t" because you happen to disagree with them. I was taught that, that kind of language is rude! I think it is better to say "I disagree" or "I beg to differ".

 

[Motar]

Not to criticize you, but I'm a little confused and I wouldn't be surprised if others aren't too. I always thought a "Christian" at least tried to conduct himself like Christ- that's why I say "tried" because I consider myself to be a Christian, but I don't pretend not to lose it at times and like you call an obnoxious pr*ck a f**kin' A$$hole, but I generally only do it after being verbally abused myself. Yet I get the feeling you react that way to an idea you don't agree with. I believe anyone should be able to believe whatever they want without being abused for it as long as they are not harming others. That's my idea in a nutshell of being a Christian.

I share your confusion, JLM.

The anonymous aspect of online interaction makes cyberspace an ideal location for impersonation (a type of cyber-bullying). One way that impersonation is misused online is by publicly assuming a particular identity (individual/group) and deliberately defaming said person or group with outrageously base behavior. This may be an explanation for the confusion you and I and perhaps others are experiencing here. I hope not. I hope it comes down to communication issues rather than deliberate dishonesty and cyber-abuse.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Not to criticize you, but I'm a little confused and I wouldn't be surprised if others aren't too. I always thought a "Christian" at least tried to conduct himself like Christ- that's why I say "tried" because I consider myself to be a Christian, but I don't pretend not to lose it at times and like you call an obnoxious pr*ck a f**kin' A$$hole, but I generally only do it after being verbally abused myself. Yet I get the feeling you react that way to an idea you don't agree with. I believe anyone should be able to believe whatever they want without being abused for it as long as they are not harming others. That's my idea in a nutshell of being a Christian.

Well, here's Jesus's idea of being a Christian:

"for I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me."
--Matthew 25:35-36

Don't see nothing about not being abused.

 

[gerryh]

I was taught that, that kind of language is rude! I think it is better to say "I disagree" or "I beg to differ".

You do the same thing, using different words. In the end it means the same thing.

I share your confusion, JLM.

The anonymous aspect of online interaction makes cyberspace an ideal location for impersonation (a type of cyber-bullying). One way that impersonation is misused online is by publicly assuming a particular identity (individual/group) and deliberately defaming said person or group with outrageously base behavior. This may be an explanation for the confusion you and I and perhaps others are experiencing here. I hope not. I hope it comes down to communication issues rather than deliberate dishonesty and cyber-abuse.

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I am far from anonymous. Unlike you, I use my real name on this forum.

 

[JLM]

Well, here's Jesus's idea of being a Christian:

"for I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me."
--Matthew 25:35-36

Don't see nothing about not being abused.

That is what was contained in the message- no need to spell it out in exact words!

 

[cj44]

It is the non comprehensive nature of Christianity itself which has perpetuated the division we witness in this thread. The catholic church was built not on Peter the apostle but Peter the magician, Peter the apostle was never once in Rome. Organized crime is ancient.

Beavs,
Perhaps this has something to do with the "non comprehensive nature" as you say.

So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; 23 but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. 24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? 25 Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!

Hello cj. I see that you are logged in. What's on your mind/heart today?

Happy Easter Everyone!

 

[Motar]

Unlike you, I use my real name on this forum.

Motar is my real name, Gerry.

 

[JLM]

Motar is my real name, Gerry.

That a girl, Motar! -

 

[gerryh]

Motar is my real name, Gerry.

I find that very hard to believe. I would even go so far as to accuse you of lieing.

 

[JLM]

I find that very hard to believe. I would even go so far as to accuse you of lying.

That could be dangerous, Gerry. -

 

[gerryh]

That could be dangerous, Gerry. -

Why? IMO he/she/it could be lieing.
Did a search on facebook, and not a single user showed up in the search with a first or last name of motar.

 

[Cliffy]

Why? IMO he/she/it could be lieing.
Did a search on facebook, and not a single user showed up in the search with a first or last name of motar.

Try fundie Christian forums.

 

[JLM]

Why? IMO he/she/it could be lieing.
Did a search on facebook, and not a single user showed up in the search with a first or last name of motar.

I think it's a valid East Indian name. (Not everyone in the world is on Facebook)

Why? IMO he/she/it could be lieing.
Did a search on facebook, and not a single user showed up in the search with a first or last name of motar.

Maybe you should apologize to the girl! We're supposed to believe you when you say you are a Christian, maybe you should believe her when she says she's Motar. -

 

[gerryh]

Maybe you should apologize to the girl! We're supposed to believe you when you say you are a Christian, maybe you should believe her when she says she's Motar. -

She/he/it has questioned that, and I am not supposed to question what he/she/it states......interesting.

 

[Motar]

Why? IMO he/she/it could be lieing. Did a search on facebook, and not a single user showed up in the search with a first or last name of motar.

That's because Motar is a condensed version of my name just like gerryh, cj44 and JLM are condensed versions of real names, Gerry.

Try fundie Christian forums.

All of the FB Christian discussion forums were taken down, Cliffy because the moderators were unable to keep up with and address the extreme volume of reported spam, etc. on them : (

 

[Cliffy]

All of the FB Christian discussion forums were taken down, Cliffy because the moderators were unable to keep up with and address the extreme volume of reported spam, etc. on them : (

Biblical spam? Like endless passage quotes from cj44 or Mhz?

 

[Motar]

Biblical spam? Like endless passage quotes from cj44 or Mhz?

More along the lines of the cyber-bullying I described earlier, Cliffy.

 

[Ludlow]

"To some church members, religion is a rite or a ritual or a legalistic and lifeless form, a liturgical system marked by meaningless and wearisome verbiage. There is a lot of religious garbage in our so-called conservative and evangelical churches also. There is a ceaseless quoting of tired adjectives and a jumble of pious platitudes ... My point is that today there is a great deal of "churchianity" that is bland and bloodless, tasteless and colorless. It is devoid of warmth and feeling. There is no personal relationship with Christ that is meaningful and productive." "Churchianity" Revealed - Thru the Bible with Dr. J. Vernon McGee

What is "churchianity"? How does it differ from Christianity?

Cool, another denomination. That makes,,lets see,,,41001?

 

[Praxius]

What is "churchianity"? How does it differ from Christianity?

In my point of view, it's when you are more focused in the church or christian group you are a part of and get swept up in all the glam and showy'ness of what your church is entertaining you with.

Bands, lights, music, guest star appearances, dancing around, leading you to dish out more money to fund that church so they can continue to entertain you.... all the while using Jesus as a mascot for you to believe you're doing and enjoying something that actually relates to Jesus or Christian Teachings.

"PRAISE JE'SUS!!!"

Praise him for what? Your entertainment show?

In my view, one does not need a church or temple to be able to worship whatever God you want. God is supposed to be everywhere.