I like someone. There, I said it.

[wethepeople]

Keeps them? Forces them is more like it Shy. Recently at our church someone said, "My boy just started talking about God. He's 5, but has a good head on his shoulders. He's accepted Christ." Everyone started smiling and some women cried, I laughed to myself. Brainwashing before they know which side of the diaper smells the worst FTW. How about the dress codes, keeping them from certain shows and movies, complete and total ignoring of history and math, etc. And my personal favorite, Evangelism. -Shudder- Religion should be a self matter. You accept God, or whoever and keep it to yourself and praise in your own way. Organized religion is no more religious than boot camp.

But as you said the trips are nice, shows at the church, etc. Those are harmless and enjoyable. Its the other crap that bugs the bajeezus out of me.

[Shyox]

Keeps them? Forces them is more like it Shy. Recently at our church someone said, "My boy just started talking about God. He's 5, but has a good head on his shoulders. He's accepted Christ." Everyone started smiling and some women cried, I laughed to myself. Brainwashing before they know which side of the diaper smells the worst FTW. How about the dress codes, keeping them from certain shows and movies, complete and total ignoring of history and math, etc. And my personal favorite, Evangelism. -Shudder- Religion should be a self matter. You accept God, or whoever and keep it to yourself and praise in your own way. Organized religion is no more religious than boot camp.

But as you said the trips are nice, shows at the church, etc. Those are harmless and enjoyable. Its the other crap that bugs the bajeezus out of me.

Wow... We share the same opinion then.

I've definitely had a lot of problems with my faith over the years... I don't even know if you can call me a Christian anymore.

My main beef is that I just can't see how someone can love God more than their children, or parents.

Even at the height of my faith, I would never be able to forsake them over God.

[Damen]

I accepted Christ when I was 5.

<.<

[wethepeople]

Christianity is a label. I believe in Christ, and I have my personal faith. No one but me knows why I have that faith, and I intend to keep it that way. Thats it. I hate organized religion, I hate denominations and all these craptastic rules they have and all that. And like you said people who would throw away their family for Christ should be shot in the head. Period.

[wethepeople]

Thats your free will Damen. >_> This kid has never seen another view or side in his life, and probably thinks Christianity is the only religion--If he even understands what religion is.

[Damen]

People shouldn't have to throw their families away for Christ. Christ does not want that.

[wethepeople]

Nor do their family members. >_>

[Damen]

Thats your free will Damen. >_> This kid has never seen another view or side in his life, and probably thinks Christianity is the only religion--If he even understands what religion is.

I've actually taken considerable time to study other religions and beliefs. I accepted Christ as my savior when I was 5, but I kept him as my savior because I truly believe.

[wethepeople]

-Nod- I did not know Damen.

[Damen]

I've come to the conclusion that Christianity is the only religion that truly makes sense to me. Not because of my studies, but because of other aspects that I will not go further into.

[wethepeople]

I agree. My opinion was not swayed by the eight million Science vs Christianity lectures I've seen, nor should it have been. Christianity is faith, not fact. There should be no assine debates about it. I shall go no further.

[Damen]

A Christian that feels the need to try and prove their religion by facts and figures is not a True Christian, but instead a hardly-faithful man looking for an argument.

[wethepeople]

I agree. "Faith is eternal."

Not facts, faith.

[wethepeople]

But seriously, lets get back to topic. >_> I'll make a religion topic if we want a religious debate, this one is about chicks.

[skaboom]

This is the internet, arguments about religion are never supposed to end in mutual respect for each others' opinions.

[skaboom]

But seriously, lets get back to topic. >_> I'll make a religion topic if we want a religious debate, this one is about chicks.

Chicks are good.

[Damen]

You speak of her religious views as a fault, C-Zom. How religious someone is does not matter if there is a true spark there.

[wethepeople]

To me they are. You can be religious then you can be a jesus freak. Imagine when what they wear is conservative, what they listen to is religious, what they draw and write is both conservative and religious, etc. She would be on the bottom of my very, very short list of girls I like IF NOT for a side of her I can tell is there. I like her, not so much her actions or overwhelming beliefs.

I don't like her religious side. She's fine anywhere else.

[skaboom]

If you don't like her actions and beliefs, uh, what else is there?

[wethepeople]

>_> Thats for me to know.

Nub.