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Matthias

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That's true. I have been treated well by Christians as well. I wouldn't rule it out. Honestly, times when I don't even need proof. I just know.

Things happen. I notice patterns. It's like someone's removing things from my life and trying to get my attention. Easiest way is through music. It's about the on my thing that truly gets my attention. The beautiful kind of music. The kind that sings to your soul, know what I mean?

What genre(s) of music do you like?

This popped into my head when I revisited your comment.


And then this one.

 

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That's true. I have been treated well by Christians as well. I wouldn't rule it out. Honestly, times when I don't even need proof. I just know.

Things happen. I notice patterns. It's like someone's removing things from my life and trying to get my attention. Easiest way is through music. It's about the on my thing that truly gets my attention. The beautiful kind of music. The kind that sings to your soul, know what I mean?
Music soothes the soul.

Jordan Peterson says that we're going to suffer in this life.
He likes Neitzsche...he said the same back in the 1800's.

Jesus said it too....IN THIS LIFE YOU WILL HAVE TRIBULATION....
And He also said:
BUT FEAR NOT.....

I agree with what you said.
Atheists are wrong....
if there's no God, we're as good as the tree in my garden.

Anyway,,,,I don't think of these things much anymore...made up my mind many years ago and so it will stay.
Seems like the more science finds out....the more it seems perfectly logical that there has to be a God.

But, He's not going to do miracles all the time....
It's more like this:
We follow HIS ways and somehow it makes things better..
Not perfect
Just better than if we didn't.

Good to see you Riven. I think of you at times.
Haven't been back there.
But it's good here too.
Hang in there.
:blush:
 

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“When we Christians behave badly, or fail to behave well, we are making Christianity unbelievable to the outside world.” - C.S. Lewis

I’m not quoting Lewis so much for @Riven’s benefit - he already knows it - as I am for the benefit of Christian members of the forum - as well as Christian non-members who may read it - who either haven’t been properly instructed or were and are in need of a reminder.

Woe to all who cause those who aren’t disciples of Jesus from coming to him.
 

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Music soothes the soul.

Jordan Peterson says that we're going to suffer in this life.
He likes Neitzsche...he said the same back in the 1800's.

Jesus said it too....IN THIS LIFE YOU WILL HAVE TRIBULATION....
And He also said:
BUT FEAR NOT.....

I agree with what you said.
Atheists are wrong....
if there's no God, we're as good as the tree in my garden.

Anyway,,,,I don't think of these things much anymore...made up my mind many years ago and so it will stay.
Seems like the more science finds out....the more it seems perfectly logical that there has to be a God.

But, He's not going to do miracles all the time....
It's more like this:
We follow HIS ways and somehow it makes things better..
Not perfect
Just better than if we didn't.

Good to see you Riven. I think of you at times.
Haven't been back there.
But it's good here too.
Hang in there.
:blush:
Hello, Fran. It is good to hear from you, too. I hope all is well. :)
 
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Matthias

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Where, oh where, are you tonight? Why did you leave me here all alone? I searched the world over and I thought …

When the funny stops, Yahweh and Jesus remain.

Wherever you are @Riven and whatever you’re doing, Happy Thanksgiving.
 
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When I was a Christian, I never posted on Christian media websites. I recognized them as highly controlling and intolerant... of dissenting (what I regarded as Bible-believing) Christian speech. My personal experiences with Christians has always been very good, as long as they don't talk about religion or politics, then the ugly hits the fan. I really believe - no hyperbole - that Jesus wouldn't be welcome in most churches. Go ahead and paraphrase some of his less popular verses in your church and see what happens. You need to paraphrase so they don't recognize it as a Jesus quote. They've immunized themselves from understanding the things they know Jesus said which they don't like. But, they'll understand and hate you, if they don't realize you're just repeating Jesus.
Just came back from a month long ban from this very Forum-and have lost all interest.

J.
 

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Just came back from a month long ban from this very Forum-and have lost all interest.

J.
Welcome back, Johann...I’ve had a good few warnings, just stay focused on the Lord, I must admit the warnings did resonate with my spirit....we can all get caught up in the moment Brother.

Now, when I feel I’m going to react, or get caught up in the moment I take a break from posting...

God Bless, and happy, peaceful posting.
 
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Johann

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Welcome back, Johann...I’ve had a good few warnings, just stay focused on the Lord, I must admit the warnings did resonate with my spirit....we can all get caught up in the moment Brother.

Now, when I feel I’m going to react, or get caught up in the moment I take a break from posting...

God Bless, and happy, peaceful posting.
If you don’t mind, I’m considering putting you on permanent ignore-it’s a simple process of elimination.

J.
 

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Just came back from a month long ban from this very Forum-and have lost all interest.

J.
I'm pretty sure anyone with much intelligence gets banned on Christian websites. When I read around, they look like an insipid circle-jerk of like-minded cultists (not Christians) who couldn't get a high school diploma if not for social promotion. Banning is how they stay comfortable in their smug, little bubble. They think they have the truth, yet they act like lying cowards. My visit here has been totally unproductive, other than to confirm what I already knew, the unintelligence, unrighteousness, and unholiness of this Church-killing generation of Christians. If Christ is true, on judgement day, many will wish they were never born. And, they can't say they weren't warned.
 

Matthias

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I'm pretty sure anyone with much intelligence gets banned on Christian websites. When I read around, they look like an insipid circle-jerk of like-minded cultists (not Christians) who couldn't get a high school diploma if not for social promotion. Banning is how they stay comfortable in their smug, little bubble. They think they have the truth, yet they act like lying cowards. My visit here has been totally unproductive, other than to confirm what I already knew, the unintelligence, unrighteousness, and unholiness of this Church-killing generation of Christians. If Christ is true, on judgement day, many will wish they were never born. And, they can't say they weren't warned.

You’re wasting your life. You can’t say you weren’t warned. I hope you’ll heed the warning and do something positive and productive with it.
 
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I'm pretty sure anyone with much intelligence gets banned on Christian websites. When I read around, they look like an insipid circle-jerk of like-minded cultists (not Christians) who couldn't get a high school diploma if not for social promotion. Banning is how they stay comfortable in their smug, little bubble. They think they have the truth, yet they act like lying cowards. My visit here has been totally unproductive, other than to confirm what I already knew, the unintelligence, unrighteousness, and unholiness of this Church-killing generation of Christians. If Christ is true, on judgement day, many will wish they were never born. And, they can't say they weren't warned.
This is also for @Matthias

I don't think people sit around on a forum all day and do nothing else.
IF they do,,,,it means there's a reason and then we should be thankful that a forum is available for them.

It's too bad you didn't find anyone at your level of intelligence here.
There are some around.

But it doesn't take 33 posts to get to know a forum and its members.

Plus,,,,MAYBE it's up to YOU to bring something here too.

Do you only TAKE
and never GIVE?
 
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Matthias

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This is also for @Matthias

Why is it also for me?

I don't think people sit around on a forum all day and do nothing else.
IF they do,,,,it means there's a reason and then we should be thankful that a forum is available for them.

It's too bad you didn't find anyone at your level of intelligence here.
There are some around.

I interact with people of all levels of intelligence, on and away from the forum.

But it doesn't take 33 posts to get to know a forum and its members.

At almost 15,000 posts, I’ve become aquainted with many members of the forum. My posting privileges being restricted to forums that aren’t marked “Christians Only” limits conversation to members who post in the non-Christian forums but I still sometimes read their posts in forums where I’m not allowed to respond. I don’t see any reason to think that members who don’t post in the non-Christian forums don’t read what is posted in them from time to time. Anyone who wants to get to know will know where to find me.

Plus,,,,MAYBE it's up to YOU to bring something here too.

I have.

Do you only TAKE
and never GIVE?

I do both.
 

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Why is it also for me?
Because you said that the other member was wasting his life or something like that.
I don't consider being here a waste of time.

(I might have misunderstood you?)
I interact with people of all levels of intelligence, on and away from the forum.



At almost 15,000 posts, I’ve become aquainted with many members of the forum. My posting privileges being restricted to forums that aren’t marked “Christians Only” limits conversation to members who post in the non-Christian forums but I still sometimes read their posts in forums where I’m not allowed to respond. I don’t see any reason to think that members who don’t post in the non-Christian forums don’t read what is posted in them from time to time. Anyone who wants to get to know will know where to find me.



I have.



I do both.
It wasn't necessary for you to respond to the above....this was meant ONLY for the other member.
Sorry.
 

Matthias

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Because you said that the other member was wasting his life or something like that.
I don't consider being here a waste of time.

(I might have misunderstood you?)

I don’t know if you misunderstood me or not. An atheist ex-Christian coming to the forum to criticize moderators and Christians is a wasting of his life.


It wasn't necessary for you to respond to the above....this was meant ONLY for the other member.
Sorry.

Thanks. It wasn’t clear to me why your post was also for me. I responded with the assumption that all of your comments in the post were also addressed to me. Other members have asked me questions like that from time to time. I have no issues with it when they do.
 

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I don’t know if you misunderstood me or not. An atheist ex-Christian coming to the forum to criticize moderators and Christians is a wasting of his life.




Thanks. It wasn’t clear to me why your post was also for me. I responded with the assumption that all of your comments in the post were also addressed to me. Other members have asked me questions like that from time to time. I have no issues with it when they do.
Yes,,,well my point to him, if he wanted to understand it...was that he's sooooo intelligent that NO ONE here will EVER be able to reach his standards! LOL

I didn't notice that he was atheist.
So, yes, unless one comes here to seek....there's no point.
It was rather rude to insult just about everyone here!
What a crazy bunch we are!
LOL

I was on a forum many years ago at which time I had a very interesting conversation with an atheist.
There haven't been any others like that....usually the questions are not sincere. But they always can be...
 
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My visit here has been totally unproductive, other than to confirm what I already knew, the unintelligence, unrighteousness, and unholiness of this Church-killing generation of Christians.

Perhaps you should hang around a little longer.
It can be that you will find someone who can answer your questions, or at least understand how you feel.
If you're not interested... then just remember that if you have truly trusted in Christ...at some point in your life.... then your relationship with Him, never ends.

Jesus and The Father, do not ever turn away from their Family, but sometimes a Son or Daughter leaves for a while, yet they are still a Son or Daughter, always.