bible passages that have helped you overcome something

[Jo Canadian]

Holy cow guys... all PC really asked is if there were any bible passages that have helped you overcome something??

That's a pretty clear cut Yes/No type answer if you ask me. If you never had any passages or philosopies from the bible help you deal with youself, then just say nope. If yes, I'm sure you have something to say about it. I'm not quite religious in the traditional sense either, but don't you think it's a little mean to go for the throat for reasons not quite related to the problem?? Even if there was some headbutting on a different thread??

 

[GL Schmitt]

. . . Holy cow guys... That's a pretty clear cut Yes/No type answer if you ask me. . .

If you look in another thread, you will note that P_C also asked another question recently: “homosexuality? wrong or right?”

That also appears to be a simple binary-response question, too.

He used that to dump into the thread all the ususal Religious Not-Bright But Right citations from the Bible proving his point.

I think this falls into the fool-me-once philosophy.


Beside, some of the responses really were funny!

 

[Mad_Hatter]

I need to agree with Jo.

I was brought up in the Christian Church, and don't get me wrong, I have always had my issues it. I found it hard in high school and in university (especially here, because I'm a biology major) to tell people that I was religious because to most the words "unconventional" (or "prejudice", or "extremist" or any number of things) and "religious" are mutually exclusive. Inform anyone you're a Christian and you're greeted with looks of disgust and judgements such as "oh, you must hold such and such prejudiced belief systems then."

Well, I can assure you I'm not conventional in any sense of the word, especially the religious one. But it still bugs me when people attack Christianity for no reason other than their own scorn. It has become acceptable in today's society to mock and insult Christians, perhaps because it is the most mainstream out of any Canadian religion. I am not sure.

To me, if Proud_Christian posed a question about the bible that you found offensive (though I'm not how it is offensive simply because it is religious) there's a simple solution, ignore the thread. It's possible that people's blatent mockery of Christianity offended some as much as Christian's blatent prejudice against homosexuality has.

Also, before I paint myself as some tight ass, stick in the mud (perhaps too late for that? ) I'd like to point out that I posted an equally critical attack on Christianity in the homosexuality thread that GL Shmitt refered too.

 

[Jo Canadian]

If you look in another thread, you will note that P_C also asked another question recently: “homosexuality? wrong or right?”

That also appears to be a simple binary-response question, too.
He used that to dump into the thread all the ususal Religious Not-Bright But Right citations from the Bible proving his point.

I think this falls into the fool-me-once philosophy.
Beside, some of the responses really were funny!

:lol: I know there's no denying that biblical quotes were used in that other thread...it's almost expected.

I see it this way as: Since the quotes weren't well received in the other thread. P_C is essentially asking if there are any quotes that you may find worthwhile if not helpful...that's what I see as a Yes/No thing, no reading between the lines.

I don't know many passages but I like the "spilling the seed on the ground" one quite amusing. Although I have no idea how I'd be able apply that passage to help me overcome something.

 

[GL Schmitt]

. . . Since the quotes weren't well received in the other thread. P_C is essentially asking if there are any quotes that you may find worthwhile if not helpful. . . .

Considering P_C’s previous actions, can you blame people for not sharing any favourite verse, if they have any, out of a reluctance from wrangling over whether or not one has interpreted the Bible correctly, in accordance with Proud_Christian’s infallible insight.

 

[p106_peppy]

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

And I also love this one passage from, I think it's 2nd peter? But it talks about how the world will mock you for your beliefs, yet at the same time they will ask you why your life is so happy and fulfilling. The way to share Gods love is through example.

I'll try and look it up and post it. It’s really inspiring, especially on this board where everyone loves to bash us Christians.

Edit: Ok, so it's not 2nd peter. It's a great book though anyway, as is all of the bible. I'll keep looking.

 

[manda]

O.k, you get all bothered when you are being bashed, but you keep trying to shove christianity in the faces of some who do not believe. Leave Well Enough Alone. I have faith, but I don't force it on anyone, and nobody pushes their belief system down my throat. bugger off trying to save the world, and save your breath for those who want to hear it

 

[p106_peppy]

I'm not forcing it down your throat! a question was asked about what bible passages I find inspiring. I answered it. If you find christianity so offensive then why are you in this thread? Maybe you should take your hatred and bigotry towards christians elsewhere. and if you bash me, I'll bash you right back. I may be a christian, but I'm not perfect, no human is, I will stoop to your level if you dont take your intollerance and shove it.

ps. you're going to hell

 

[Jo Canadian]

Re: RE: bible passages that have helped you overcome somethi

ps. you're going to hell

:? That's a good example of pushing it, I believe.

 

[peapod]

oh ya peppy, well I call bullshit! the only hell is the kind you and your mentally ill fundies make. Your a blight on the face of the planet.

 

[manda]

Re: RE: bible passages that have helped you overcome somethi

I'm not forcing it down your throat! a question was asked about what bible passages I find inspiring. I answered it. If you find christianity so offensive then why are you in this thread? Maybe you should take your hatred and bigotry towards christians elsewhere. and if you bash me, I'll bash you right back. I may be a christian, but I'm not perfect, no human is, I will stoop to your level if you dont take your intollerance and shove it.

ps. you're going to hell

did you even fricking read my post dumbass? I fave faith, and I didn't cite specifically you, but those who are pushing the bible down the throats of others...a little touchy because you're guilty of doing this elsewhere?

P.S Judge not lest ye be Judged...se you in hell asshole

 

[peapod]

Fundamentalist: "Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior?"

Atheist: "From what you've said, I assume that you believe in a god of some kind. I would like to know, first, what you mean by 'god,' and, second, how you justify your belief in this being."

Fundie: "But don't you know that Jesus Christ died for your sins?"

Atheist: "Obviously, if I don't believe in a god, then I don't believe in a nonexistent son. Moreover, since sin is defined as disobedience to a god, I don't believe in sin either. I am not a sinner. Now please get to the point and answer my questions."

Fundie: "But everyone is a sinner."

Atheist: "You maybe, but not me. You know nothing about me, yet you presume to judge me. That is rude and offensive. Now, are you going to behave yourself and answer my questions or not?"

Fundie: "God will come into your heart if you ask him to."

Atheist: "I don't have room in there for anything else, thank you."

Fundie: "But won't you even pray to God?"

Atheist: "If you explain what you mean by the word 'god' and explain how you know there is such a being, I might consider it. But you refuse even to explain what you're talking about. You're not doing your job, and your god, if he exists, won't like that."

Fundie: "Don't you want to be saved?"

Atheist: "Saved? From what?"

Fundie: "From eternal punishment in hell."

Atheist: "Really, this is becoming absurd. Tell me, why do you believe in hell?"

Fundie: "It's in the Bible."

Atheist: "Do you believe everything you read?"

Fundie: "I believe the Bible; it's God's word."

Atheist: "Oh, so this god of yours wrote a book! I tell you what: All you need do is produce a signed copy of his book, and you've made your case."

 

[Mad_Hatter]

Manda, if you (or anyone) don't want religion pushed down your throat obviously you should steer clear of a thread entitled "What Bible Passages have Helped You". If I were P_C I would assume that only other Christians who actually have been inspired by the bible would post here. When discussions are started about evolution vs. creation, homosexuality and the bible or if a poster starts throwing around biblical beliefs and Christian propoganda in other non-related threads I would agree, Christianity is fair game. This isn't the case here, however. He clearly labelled a thread to tell people that he wanted to discuss bible verses. I would assume that anyone not wanting religion shoved down their throat wouldn't click "read".

P_C... way to completely prove their point with the "You're going to hell" quip. You just justified all the Christian bashing with those four words. Good Work.

How old are we all? Come on kids...

 

[manda]

mad-hatter, like I had previously stated, I believe...and have passages that have helped me through difficult times. I was addressing the discussion above, which was talking about those who were bashing Christians, those that force their beliefs on others. I don't push mine, and nobody forces atheism on me around here...just words to the wise...but yeah P.C did just prove my point with those 4 words, which is why I pushed a passage from the Bible back at him

 

[Reverend Blair]

RE: bible passages that h

Mad Hatter, I suggest you go back through the history of this site and read the posts.

 

[peapod]

Like I said...fundies give christians a bad name...get use to it, or deal with them.

Atheist: "Are you telling me that I should do something because it feels good? Surely you aren't serious. I frankly don't believe that you would accept this as a guide in your own life. If someone wished you to engage in a particular sexual practice because it feels good, would you regard this as a compelling reason?"

Fundie: "No."

Atheist: "Then you aren't a hedonist after all. You demand more than the possibility of pleasure in order to take an action or adopt a belief. So do I. You reject sexual promiscuity on moral grounds, regardless of the pleasure it may bring. Similarly, I reject intellectual promiscuity on moral grounds. My moral principles do not allow me to accept or to do just anything, just because it might feel good. You surely understand this, don't you?"

 

[p106_peppy]

It's so sad that you're just all blindly rejcting and bashing christians. I have to say, I pity you. Wether or not you believe it exists, you're all going to hell. If you choose to not to believe, and I choose to believe, when we die, if you're right, we both lose. I'f I'm right you still lose, and I gain everything.

 

[peapod]

uh huh...care to provide some proof with your puddin :roll:

 

[Said1]

It's so sad that you're just all blindly rejcting and bashing christians. I have to say, I pity you. Wether or not you believe it exists, you're all going to hell. If you choose to not to believe, and I choose to believe, when we die, if you're right, we both lose. I'f I'm right you still lose, and I gain everything.

Didn't Pascal say that? I pitty your lack of creativity.

 

[Vanni Fucci]

It's so sad that you're just all blindly rejcting and bashing christians. I have to say, I pity you. Wether or not you believe it exists, you're all going to hell. If you choose to not to believe, and I choose to believe, when we die, if you're right, we both lose. I'f I'm right you still lose, and I gain everything.

Pascal's Wager is a crock of shit...

...and weren't you the one telling us that Christianity promotes freedom of religion...from what I see you're selling freedom for Christians and brimstone for the rest...

well I, for one choose brimstone, because you're just a feckin' nutter... :twisted: