Re: Re: Question?
By: Bill McGarrity to Charon on Wed Feb 19 2014 15:06:00
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> > ... Motorcycles are everywhere... Look twice, save a life!!
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> Ch> Bill,
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> Ch> Thank you for your input and I could not agree with you more. My
> Ch> previous posts were not to offend anyone, but to only point out that
> Ch> people should not judge another person's beliefs or way of life,
> Ch> without considering what path this person's life has gone down and what
> Ch> they have experienced.
>
> No one knows anything about anyone unless they're family. I know this may to
> the wrong buttons to a few, you included, but 2 months ago when Missouri was
> playing in the Cotton Bowl, how many were sitting in the stands cheering
> Michael Sam not knowing he was gay. Although the US has come a long way in
> accepting gays into everyday life, there will always be a few who, before he
> came out cheered him yet after, judged him to hell. Fear is a strange
> bedfellow.
I agree. Fear can lead to desperation, in which is a long dark road to
travel. Many times, once you are one this road of desperation, often-times
it is difficult to see the light and come off the path.
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> Ch> It really makes me upset that one cannot share their beliefs without
> Ch> stioll being ridiculed. This is happening all over the world, and yes,
> Ch> even in The United States. I have watch numerous pastors make large
> Ch> sums of money "selling" salvation to those that are unaware that by
> Ch> simply seeking out Jesus yourself, salvation is yours for the taking.
>
> In my travels through the south and mid-west, I found the "mega-churches" on
> par with the "golden cow". Hey, even the RC's thought bigger was better whe
> it came to places of worship. Again, this was the status quo with a touch o
> "keeping up with the Jones'". I was dating a girl who was a Mormon, but
> excommunicated. In hindsight, I can see why they had issues with her being
> memeber of their congregation, but that's another story. Being open-minded
> wanting to satisfy her desire to see where John Smith was born and the
> foundation for the LDS, I took her to Palmyra, NY. Naturally there were
> custodians, or missionaries as they called themselves, who cared for the sit
> and also gave tours. I'll not pass judgement on the basis of their beliefs b
> it was a nice dog and pony show. One thing that did impress me was once he
> knew I was a RC, he backed off... we just talked about our similarities with
> him going full blown evangelistic on me. Was a pleasant time. He was a spr
> young 78, so I enjoyed hearing his stories at the time.
I enjoy speaking with and exhcanging viewpoints from many people of
different faiths. This leads me to believe that we, as a human race, still
don't grasp who God is and his love for us. But, this is only my opinion and
I am not saying that anyone is wrong in their beliefs.
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> Ch> Many of the "churches", organized religions, have lost their way and
> Ch> have placed the value of money over the needs of their parishioners and
> Ch> the teachings of Christ.
>
> That's why I respect our new Pope. Although he can't just throw the baby out
> with the bathwater, he is doing his best to refocus the Church on it's true
> mission.
Not to be offensive, but I grew up mostly Catholic, and I have never agreed
with their standpoints on many issues. I have since renounce the Catholic
faith and taken the "high road" and have been on my our journey seeking
Christ and getting to know God through the Sciptures. I noticed, depending
on the church you go to, that reading and studying the Bible is something
that is not often discussed nor encouranged. Many people show up, hear the
sermon, and go on to their daily lives. This is across the spectrum of
faiths, not just Catholic.
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> Ch> Let's face it, we have no clue who God is, what he is like, or how we
> Ch> will be judge when we leave this world and stand before Him. We only
> Ch> have scriptures to tell us about God, which you pray have not been too
> Ch> totally corrupted by man. We have created numerous "religions" in our
> Ch> failed attempt to understand our Creator.
>
> In a way we all know what God means to us as individuals. That scares peopl
> sometimes. There is no easy way when dealing with life, God and the message
> we receive everyday from others claiming theirs is the one "true" way. The
> Bible to me, is like the Rand-McNally to the afterlife, no matter where you
> wind up. To say the end justifies the means is one way of looking at it. J
> as there's a direct way of getting from NY to California in the shortest
> possible time, there are many more ways as well. It may take you longer, bu
> find that interesting as one will "experience" life. God gave us free will,
> choose how we feel is the right path. Some don't choose so well, some do. I
> on a path myself and I will never judge another because he's taking a differ
> path.
I personally believe that we are "trying" to seek God and sometimes we are
failing to see the true meaning. Why would man kill man, or people hurt
other people in the name of God? This is definately what God DOES NOT WANT.
However, I understand that we are a fallen creation, born into this sin, and
we live in the sin. So, I can see where people lose their way, or don't
agree with the majority of "religious viewpoints" and stri8ke out on their
own. I am not saying that this is bad, but opften those people, and their
followers become zealous to the point that "God" only speaks to them and
"their way" is the correct way.
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> Ch> Man kind is a "prideful" creation and the previous post, and what is
> Ch> happening in our world only demonstrates that latter of the point. We
> Ch> are so "head strong" that "our way" is the right way, that we often do
> Ch> more damage than we do help.
>
> Agreed.... today's pride equates to "$" and who's got the largest cross in
> their front yard. Jesus taught humility above all. For some strange reason
> can see Him looking down at a few, shaking His head and say... "WTF??"
>
LOL.. I can only image what God is saying as he is looking down among us.
For those reading this and who don't believe, yes God does exist.
> Ch> Many people forget that hristianity, along with several other major
> Ch> religions, was spread wrongly and with dire consequences. It was
> Ch> either you "accepted" Christ or be put to death. That was the truth.
> Ch> However, will this cause me to walk away from, or deny Christianity?
> Ch> No, I am a Christian and I do not need a "building" or a "person" to
> Ch> save me or tell me how I should worship God or how I should understand
> Ch> and love Jesus. This actually goes againts the only two commandments
> Ch> that Jesus gave which were to Love your God with all of your heart,
> Ch> soul, and mind. Love your neighbor as you would love yourself.
>
> Ahhh.... the "Inquisition". What a shining moment... :(
Deifnately a "BIG" black eye for Christianity. Again, man trying to force the
will of God on others.
>
> Ch> I am just frustrated that "people" judge others, espcially when serving
> Ch> in a minsterial role and think just becuause of their "role" that they
> Ch> have a direct conduit to God.
>
> Old joke among alter boys... about the priest's knowing God's telelphone # a
> letting everyone know what it was during the Dominus vobiscom... we'd all ha
> to answer... "et cum spiritu tuo".. translated as "ETCOM Spiri Two Two O".
> Hey, we were kids... it was funny. :)
too funny! LOL
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> Ch> People need to wake up and realize that Lucifer is in many of these
> Ch> religious organizations, which are not fully teaching "true"
> Ch> Chrisitanity, and this will even further his conquest against man kind.
>
> Always seek the "Evil Within...". Westboro comes to mind..
>
> Ch> Seek salvation in Christ, not in a man-made structure or a man. People
> Ch> tend to forget that we humans are sinful in nature, and just becuase we
> Ch> have been "saved" does not mean that we get the first class ticket to
> Ch> Heaven.
>
> Hey, I've booked on United already... don't say that...
OHH.. It's gonna be warm, and I don't mean Florida.. I am just kidding!
lol
>
> Ch> Thank you for listenting to my thoughts and ideas!
>
> Likewise.. it's been fun and knowledgable.
It is always a pleasure to exchange ideas with people. This helps me
personally grow in my faith and it helps to know that there are others out
there that are the same. Thank you Bill for your ideas and insight. God
Bless you my friend!
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> Bill
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> ... Motorcycles are everywhere... Look twice, save a life!!
Charon
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