I believe in a higher power. I'm not agnostic, because I still believe in some Christian principles. However, I disagree with a lot of it, and I've been exiled. The Church does not allow for progressive thinking, like mine, because otherwise it would be impossible to control what people believed. It doesn't matter to me whether or not there is an afterlife, I'm following through with my faith because I believe that one man made a tremendous sacrifice. I believe he had some great ideas, but that they're now terribly misconstrewed and aren't doing him justice.

To me, Jesus is just as much a symbol of my faith as he is a person.

Is ALIVE!>!>!>!>>!!>!>!111.1/?!?!

>.> You gave me the title of 'The Boss' already.

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If she didn't know, then she sure as hell was deaf.

You're sense of humor makes me giggle until I pee.

My sarcasm detectors are broken today.

I thought it was funny, no joke.

there is as much proof for a God as there is against a God. So there's a very fine line for debate here. It's just whichever evidence is more convincing. Okay, let's put it this way. We assume Jesus existed, that he did all these things, and we know he was executed. How, then, do we explain the actions of the apostles? Surely they would not do what they did because Jesus was an illusionist. They were mayrtered, every last one, save John who was exiled. Why would they do it for some crazy illusionist? Because they believed that he had risen.

... How do we know they were martyred?

And Judas was not a martyr, he was betrayed by God when he betrayed Jesus.

You got it all wrong, Kaiser. My mom believes that a family doesn't like us/Talks behind our backs, etc. Things like that. Even if they do, they can't stop the time. They should make no difference in me going to worship God or not. I know, I agree Ace. Maybe I'll tell them that again if it comes up again.

Yeah. I'm fine around people older then me. But going to a church meeting with primarily adults, like 40+? When they talk about business, and money, and what should and should not be done? Thats a bit over my barrier, I wish my parents were there. =/

Another completely unrelated problem, which is more of a steam on my end then anything else is, I don't think they like me that much. I've made a lot of mistakes in the past, but they don't seem to know I've changed. They don't talk about my walk with Jesus, they don't address the problems/gains I have. I feel pretty lonely in my family. They don't know the music I like, or the people I like. And they've never asked. I want them to know I'm not a bad person, but I fear they won't listen. I don't speak my mind at church, because I fear my sister would think poorly of me. I just don't think any of them know who I am, and they haven't asked. They haven't asked anything. "Glenn, what do you want to do with your life? What do you want to be? What are your goals?" None of those have been asked.

Which is really the main reason for me being sad lately. u_u I'm going to be honest, I'm a bit lonely. I'm not like "Holy crap no one loves me, I'm gonna run off a bridge." But, I could use some friends. I know God says he will provide, and that I have to trust in him, but after the past year or so, a lot happened, and I'm a bit sad. No one seems to like me all that much. I go to youth group, listen to the lesson,  talk to my usual friend, and then wander around, then leave. I have no one to call on a Saturday, no one to go hang out with at the park--Nothing like that. When will God provide someone? When will I be set free? I seem to never be able to be myself, maybe thats why. I don't know. -Sigh-

... Go out and get a friend then. You seem to be tolerant enough of other people, but at the same time you try to spread your own ideas and ideals onto them. I don't blame you, it's how you were raised in the church. However, while God can be a driving force in your life, do not let your own desire to worship take control. You need to fulfill some of your needs as well, and make friends. God wants you to love him, but not at the expense of yourself. Do you understand?

I probably worded that really badly.

Well, I disagree with a lot that has been said, but my faith isn't gone from me completely. I'm a different kind of Christian than you guys are, but I still am one. This past week has put some new things in my head, for sure.

Drugs are bad.

Right they are, and alchohol abuse is right up there with some of the other stuff.

Honestly, go here: www.hempfiles.com

It might have to be .net, but go read up on it. It actually cites sources, unlike the other pamphlets.

Deer Edwardo',

This will be my last letter. I can no longer bear the intricacies of 'The Big Slam'. The details and ideas you have are amazing, but the projeckt must not continue. I'm a sick man, Dumbledore Edwardo', son of the great Cheesemaker, Dumbleydoore Edwardo~, the famous Juggler, and I can no longer bear to rip the intestines of my heart whilst you tiwdlle my heart strings.

Burn this Immediately upon recieving said 'item. You kingky boiyrrs you!

The Great Aladoflo, son of banana maker and cheesegrater (The first of this century... Only no, this secret cannot yet be revealed, for the greast ions are... I cannot bear it any longer. tHeytping of the hyppe icn no longe rbiung opseeded.

Goodbe /Edawardo' Hey... Hot music.

I don't understand the point in arguing then. I'm glad you guys have your faith, I am, but I just can't agree with the bible until some things change.