I was once like you I ran away from god but he chased me down the scriptures say he would never leave you or forsake you so I gave my life to Jesus Christ and let me tell you I never had peace like this in my life I challenge you to give your heart to him see if he wont open your eyes to the truth to you I hope you take the challenge
The problem is that we want to make god in are liking not who god is thats why there are so many believes you seem to be a smart girl think about it you except most of the teaching of Buddha but not all do you ever wander why because you are making your own god the way you want god to be but the fact of the matter is there is only one god and his word is the bible
The Christian that judged you of going to hell took the wrong approach you are right about the scriptures that says do not judge others but by following the teaching of Buddha is not going to take you to heaven you see god has laws just like the land that you live in has laws but gods laws are incorruptible because its the truth
that sounds nothing like the intolerant rhetoric of the hypocrites who keep me far away from church although i do read the gospels because thats the part of the bible where the teachings of Jesus are documented. sometimes with these hyper aggressive zealots i figure they must just have a big empty hole that goes right through them, and no amount of pain inflicted on others will fill that hole......i only know you through your videos but i think youre a wonderful, loving person. cya
haostrom, why are you wasting your time refuting the remarks of a man who doesnt even respect or understand the tennets of his own religious belief system. i, like you was raised catholic and understand only too well why you left the church. Jesus taught love, compassion, and forgiveness. he was once asked what the most important commandment was and he answered...."love your God with all your heart and all your strength and all your mind, and love youre neighbor as yourself.
I've considered making a vid on my perspectives about Christianity, but I'm not sure I'm ready to deal with the flaming I'd get. I think it was the original Big Brother. The Bible writers were the elite of the time, sitting at a table deciding how to mold this new "faith". Using guilt and "sin" as motivational factors for behaviors they desired to see in the masses. It's dogma devoid of spirituality, and I think it has watered down human potential.
That is a great overview and exactly how I feel. That is why I choose not to live in fear of what is not known it is all really pointless to fear something unknown.
Have you seen the movie religiolus by Bill Maher It was great and showed how closed some if not all religions are. If you haven't seen it you should it was great.
I have seen that, yes. It was a good overview. I tend to follow the Pagan Earth cycle type spirituality. I was seriously involved with a Wiccan church at one time, and found it to be, well, just another church.
I don't think you are doing anything "wrong." Unfortunately many religionists see things in black and white because their doctrines stipulate it as such. "If you do this....you are wicked or sinful." "If you don't so this.....you cannot be saved." Its quite arrogant and judgemental, but Christians label as coming from love & wanting to save you. They will live in that denial until their last breath.
Doctrines very specifically dictate what you must do & not do and believe & not believe.
Thank you for your comment. People just don't understand that I like the teachings of Buddha because it teaches you about yourself and not to hold things against others that is what I like. I don't pray to Buddha or any other deity. I like the meditation and the stress relief it has given me over the years. But I don't consider myself Buddhist. I am just spiritual. But I appreciate your comment and your views as I do smtty. I take it with a grain of salt.
The bible also says "Ye shall judge them by their fruits.". The argument about worshiping idols is a bit weak honestly. People worship statues of Buddha, not biblical prophets. Why would you opt for Buddhism instead of Christianity? I am j/w. Jesus said "no man comes to the father but through me", that being said, if you don't believe that then yes, you are on the road to hell. It isn't a judgment more than just quoting the Bible really. I think you're a bit off on this one.
I am glad you are Happy and I value your opinion but to be honest the remark if I don't believe in Jesus as you do I am going to hell is ludicrous. Everyone has different beliefs and all I was asking was for an explanation for what this person may have been thinking. I didn't ask for someone to come and tell me I was going to hell for being different. Yes people pray to the prophet Buddha and yes they have statues of him just like they have statues of Jesus.
Well, just because you think it's ludicrous doesn't make it untrue, nor does it make it "judgment". You aren't going to hell for being different, you're going to hell because of your refusal to believe. This is according to the Bible and not a personal judgment being casts from one person to another. The point about idols is not prayer, but worship. The bible warns of idol worship. IE: worshiping a statue of buddha. Worshiping Jesus is not worshiping an idol.
Sure I can do that. I was just clearing up your misconception on the difference of casting judgment and following biblical teachings. :-)
Btw...I'm about to plant my garden. I wanted to ask you if your dogs have been known to dig up any plants or anything. I have a lab mix and a french mastiff mix. I may be forced to put in some chicken wire cheap fencing around the crops.
You should put a fence around it. I don't know how much yard you have but make a fence with PVC pipe 4x4 would dug into the ground with holes big enough for the 1/2 inch PVC piping to go in to it works good the fencing can be chicken wire or just something smiler. You don't want you dog to trample your seedlings or your food as well you don't want them to urinate or defecate on it. The fence post made of PVC is so you can remove it to get to the garden. just PM me if you need further help.
All religionists come to the table with the presupposition that their religion is true or something that can be substantiated. There is no contemporary evidence to prove the exisence of the Jesus of the bible & the bible itself. Your truth is merely belief, which is merely personal opinion.
The Christian doctrine condemns certain behavior & people, that is judgement. By their very mature doctrine divide.
Also, Buddhists don't worship Buddha or any diety.
Out of respect for haostrom, I won't argue with your statement. I will however, offer to debate via PM if you'd like. The statement that their is no evidence of the existence of Jesus is not just laughable, but just plain silly. She used the bible verse stating "don't judge", I was correcting her assumption that the person was judging her according to the bible since she used it as an example. And you're wrong about Buddha as well. Please take it to PM's and respect haostrom's request.
This is the last comment you will get from me here smtty:
I was not arguing with you, just stating some realities. I would be happy to debate you about Jesus, the bible & any other theological claims you would like to make in PM. You calling my statement silly and laughable is nothing more than appeal to ridicule, which is a weak tactic. Save it.
I know some Buddhist's, so I guess they are worshipping and lying about it. LOL!
You should "correct" the arrogance of your beliefs first.
Sounds like he is judging and that is wrong of him. good to see you are still doing well Ma'am. You are doing nothing wrong Ma'am, take care of your loved one's.
I usually avoid religion, the "big3" are essentially made to merge together, and will eventually be when their leaders see an atheistic awakening happening. they will merge to begin mass conversion of "non-believers". nobody noticed yet, they all pray to the same thing already. I try not to get too deep, beliefs are hard to change, let go of belief to understand truth better, because truth can be distorted by ideas of consequence, or bribery, and bias is hard to determine without background.
what most Christian's haven't worked out is that it is OK to judge someone's actions - they normally come out of insecurity or so other weakness. But judging the person themselves is different.
The problem comes when actions are judged in ignorance and without compassion.
I want my friends to tell me the truth, but if they just beat up on me without caring, that is not helpful.
Yes your comment hit the nail on the head it is just like being beat up on for being different. All it does is make you turn your back even further when they push it so hard.
Thank you for your comment peace to you and yours!!
I question many christians actions and motivations myself.
I try to be a good christian (yep, I believe I am a christian), being so I know judging others is Gods job and not mine-many I think don't truly get this, about shoving beliefs on others, I always was taught to speak of God and the christian way but beyond that it is an individuals choice between them and God and no one else.
Also there are many different christian sects that don't practice the same, Evangelicals don't practice all chapters of the bible (example, I don't believe Leviticus is even in their Bible), Catholics are very different (from say protestants,methodists,etc)
Two questions I have :
1)Roman Catholic, oxymoron?
2)Why would a true christian ever grieve when someone close passes away?
To answer your question Roman Catholic I don't know could be it has been 2 decades sense I have been to church.
2. I don't know I only grieved for the loss and then remembered the good times which is what you should do. I believe you should be happy for someone when they have gone if they were ill. Now if it is sudden than I can understand grieving. Thanks for your input it is much appreciated.
I was once like you I ran away from god but he chased me down the scriptures say he would never leave you or forsake you so I gave my life to Jesus Christ and let me tell you I never had peace like this in my life I challenge you to give your heart to him see if he wont open your eyes to the truth to you I hope you take the challenge
vartanboujakian 2 years ago
The problem is that we want to make god in are liking not who god is thats why there are so many believes you seem to be a smart girl think about it you except most of the teaching of Buddha but not all do you ever wander why because you are making your own god the way you want god to be but the fact of the matter is there is only one god and his word is the bible
vartanboujakian 2 years ago
The Christian that judged you of going to hell took the wrong approach you are right about the scriptures that says do not judge others but by following the teaching of Buddha is not going to take you to heaven you see god has laws just like the land that you live in has laws but gods laws are incorruptible because its the truth
vartanboujakian 2 years ago
that sounds nothing like the intolerant rhetoric of the hypocrites who keep me far away from church although i do read the gospels because thats the part of the bible where the teachings of Jesus are documented. sometimes with these hyper aggressive zealots i figure they must just have a big empty hole that goes right through them, and no amount of pain inflicted on others will fill that hole......i only know you through your videos but i think youre a wonderful, loving person. cya
callieland 2 years ago
haostrom, why are you wasting your time refuting the remarks of a man who doesnt even respect or understand the tennets of his own religious belief system. i, like you was raised catholic and understand only too well why you left the church. Jesus taught love, compassion, and forgiveness. he was once asked what the most important commandment was and he answered...."love your God with all your heart and all your strength and all your mind, and love youre neighbor as yourself.
callieland 2 years ago
I've considered making a vid on my perspectives about Christianity, but I'm not sure I'm ready to deal with the flaming I'd get. I think it was the original Big Brother. The Bible writers were the elite of the time, sitting at a table deciding how to mold this new "faith". Using guilt and "sin" as motivational factors for behaviors they desired to see in the masses. It's dogma devoid of spirituality, and I think it has watered down human potential.
anastasia81472 2 years ago
anastasia81472,
That is a great overview and exactly how I feel. That is why I choose not to live in fear of what is not known it is all really pointless to fear something unknown.
Have you seen the movie religiolus by Bill Maher It was great and showed how closed some if not all religions are. If you haven't seen it you should it was great.
Peace and thanks for you great comment!!
haostrom 2 years ago
I have seen that, yes. It was a good overview. I tend to follow the Pagan Earth cycle type spirituality. I was seriously involved with a Wiccan church at one time, and found it to be, well, just another church.
anastasia81472 2 years ago
I don't think you are doing anything "wrong." Unfortunately many religionists see things in black and white because their doctrines stipulate it as such. "If you do this....you are wicked or sinful." "If you don't so this.....you cannot be saved." Its quite arrogant and judgemental, but Christians label as coming from love & wanting to save you. They will live in that denial until their last breath.
Doctrines very specifically dictate what you must do & not do and believe & not believe.
mconn2112 2 years ago
mconn2112,
Thank you for your comment. People just don't understand that I like the teachings of Buddha because it teaches you about yourself and not to hold things against others that is what I like. I don't pray to Buddha or any other deity. I like the meditation and the stress relief it has given me over the years. But I don't consider myself Buddhist. I am just spiritual. But I appreciate your comment and your views as I do smtty. I take it with a grain of salt.
Peace my friend!!
haostrom 2 years ago
mconn2112,
Oh and I completely agree with you. I just like to hear every view point even if it is a touchy subject.
peace my friend!!!
haostrom 2 years ago
The bible also says "Ye shall judge them by their fruits.". The argument about worshiping idols is a bit weak honestly. People worship statues of Buddha, not biblical prophets. Why would you opt for Buddhism instead of Christianity? I am j/w. Jesus said "no man comes to the father but through me", that being said, if you don't believe that then yes, you are on the road to hell. It isn't a judgment more than just quoting the Bible really. I think you're a bit off on this one.
smttysmth02gt 2 years ago
Smttysmth02gt,
I am glad you are Happy and I value your opinion but to be honest the remark if I don't believe in Jesus as you do I am going to hell is ludicrous. Everyone has different beliefs and all I was asking was for an explanation for what this person may have been thinking. I didn't ask for someone to come and tell me I was going to hell for being different. Yes people pray to the prophet Buddha and yes they have statues of him just like they have statues of Jesus.
haostrom 2 years ago
Well, just because you think it's ludicrous doesn't make it untrue, nor does it make it "judgment". You aren't going to hell for being different, you're going to hell because of your refusal to believe. This is according to the Bible and not a personal judgment being casts from one person to another. The point about idols is not prayer, but worship. The bible warns of idol worship. IE: worshiping a statue of buddha. Worshiping Jesus is not worshiping an idol.
smttysmth02gt 2 years ago
Look I am not interested in having a big discussion on this. Lets just agree to disagree because at this rate we will never agree.
haostrom 2 years ago
Sure I can do that. I was just clearing up your misconception on the difference of casting judgment and following biblical teachings. :-)
Btw...I'm about to plant my garden. I wanted to ask you if your dogs have been known to dig up any plants or anything. I have a lab mix and a french mastiff mix. I may be forced to put in some chicken wire cheap fencing around the crops.
smttysmth02gt 2 years ago
You should put a fence around it. I don't know how much yard you have but make a fence with PVC pipe 4x4 would dug into the ground with holes big enough for the 1/2 inch PVC piping to go in to it works good the fencing can be chicken wire or just something smiler. You don't want you dog to trample your seedlings or your food as well you don't want them to urinate or defecate on it. The fence post made of PVC is so you can remove it to get to the garden. just PM me if you need further help.
haostrom 2 years ago
smttysmth02gt:
All religionists come to the table with the presupposition that their religion is true or something that can be substantiated. There is no contemporary evidence to prove the exisence of the Jesus of the bible & the bible itself. Your truth is merely belief, which is merely personal opinion.
The Christian doctrine condemns certain behavior & people, that is judgement. By their very mature doctrine divide.
Also, Buddhists don't worship Buddha or any diety.
mconn2112 2 years ago
Out of respect for haostrom, I won't argue with your statement. I will however, offer to debate via PM if you'd like. The statement that their is no evidence of the existence of Jesus is not just laughable, but just plain silly. She used the bible verse stating "don't judge", I was correcting her assumption that the person was judging her according to the bible since she used it as an example. And you're wrong about Buddha as well. Please take it to PM's and respect haostrom's request.
smttysmth02gt 2 years ago
This is the last comment you will get from me here smtty:
I was not arguing with you, just stating some realities. I would be happy to debate you about Jesus, the bible & any other theological claims you would like to make in PM. You calling my statement silly and laughable is nothing more than appeal to ridicule, which is a weak tactic. Save it.
I know some Buddhist's, so I guess they are worshipping and lying about it. LOL!
You should "correct" the arrogance of your beliefs first.
mconn2112 2 years ago
Sounds like he is judging and that is wrong of him. good to see you are still doing well Ma'am. You are doing nothing wrong Ma'am, take care of your loved one's.
xesiria 2 years ago
Thank you!!
haostrom 2 years ago
I usually avoid religion, the "big3" are essentially made to merge together, and will eventually be when their leaders see an atheistic awakening happening. they will merge to begin mass conversion of "non-believers". nobody noticed yet, they all pray to the same thing already. I try not to get too deep, beliefs are hard to change, let go of belief to understand truth better, because truth can be distorted by ideas of consequence, or bribery, and bias is hard to determine without background.
iTellYouNoLie 2 years ago
iTellYouNoLie,
Thanks for the comment and yes bias is hard to determine with out background which is one of my biggest points.
Thanks for the comment peace to you and yours!!
haostrom 2 years ago
what most Christian's haven't worked out is that it is OK to judge someone's actions - they normally come out of insecurity or so other weakness. But judging the person themselves is different.
The problem comes when actions are judged in ignorance and without compassion.
I want my friends to tell me the truth, but if they just beat up on me without caring, that is not helpful.
5starrater1 2 years ago
5starrater1,
Yes your comment hit the nail on the head it is just like being beat up on for being different. All it does is make you turn your back even further when they push it so hard.
Thank you for your comment peace to you and yours!!
haostrom 2 years ago
I would like to understand too.
I question many christians actions and motivations myself.
I try to be a good christian (yep, I believe I am a christian), being so I know judging others is Gods job and not mine-many I think don't truly get this, about shoving beliefs on others, I always was taught to speak of God and the christian way but beyond that it is an individuals choice between them and God and no one else.
700eyesonly007 2 years ago
Also there are many different christian sects that don't practice the same, Evangelicals don't practice all chapters of the bible (example, I don't believe Leviticus is even in their Bible), Catholics are very different (from say protestants,methodists,etc)
Two questions I have :
1)Roman Catholic, oxymoron?
2)Why would a true christian ever grieve when someone close passes away?
700eyesonly007 2 years ago
To answer your question Roman Catholic I don't know could be it has been 2 decades sense I have been to church.
2. I don't know I only grieved for the loss and then remembered the good times which is what you should do. I believe you should be happy for someone when they have gone if they were ill. Now if it is sudden than I can understand grieving. Thanks for your input it is much appreciated.
Peace to you and yours!!
haostrom 2 years ago