So I read a post today that goes something like this "God's enemy, the devil works through your mind while God works through your heart."
I laughed.
Religion is aimed to keep you from thinking. Do you know why? Because thinkers ask questions and creates doubt.
Thinking makes you smarter.
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Jun 26, 2012
May 8, 2012
The Prejudice, The Proud, The Christian
Today I sit, thinking about this nation
About legalized discrimination.
How the bible for Christians is absolute truth
But only when they want to control what you do.
Condemnation in our nation
That was founded to be free
No "ifs, and or buts" were in our decree
Until now, in this day we vote to include
Or remove
People who majority feels are entitled to.
But no law was lay to exclude these right. Right it was until the righteous give fight.
I say cast out the righteous for he thinks hes above,
The self elected judge but holy for none.
Poor depiction of what I thought a Christian would be
A fool was I to think his blessings are free.
It is embarrassing that this state is closely watched. I fear majority will publicly disown many of its citizens, the many who are human, just like us. Condemned, cast out, and spit on. A big fat "fuck you" from the prejudice, the proud and the Christian.
About legalized discrimination.
How the bible for Christians is absolute truth
But only when they want to control what you do.
Condemnation in our nation
That was founded to be free
No "ifs, and or buts" were in our decree
Until now, in this day we vote to include
Or remove
People who majority feels are entitled to.
But no law was lay to exclude these right. Right it was until the righteous give fight.
I say cast out the righteous for he thinks hes above,
The self elected judge but holy for none.
Poor depiction of what I thought a Christian would be
A fool was I to think his blessings are free.
It is embarrassing that this state is closely watched. I fear majority will publicly disown many of its citizens, the many who are human, just like us. Condemned, cast out, and spit on. A big fat "fuck you" from the prejudice, the proud and the Christian.
May 3, 2012
May 1, 2012
Religionless?
"To Keep the Faith, Don't Get Analytical"
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According to a new study, The Thinker's reflective pose (left) promotes religious disbelief, while other poses do not.
Credit: Source: Wikimedia
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I speculate that the child who never questions or expresses analytical thinking patterns are more acceptable to "doing as told" and "believing as taught." He is prone to side with majority and less likely to research for himself. He is more likely to believe media. He is also probably the more well behaved child, causing less conflict and disruption in the household.
As the adult, he would be good in a setting where this type of rote behavior is desirable-
So what you have is a box, the size of the United States of America, filled with these people telling other people how to live, how to believe and how he isn't favored by God.
A recent study was performed to target the thinking styles to determine the probability of being a 'believer' based on such. The study leans in the direction where analytical thinking patterns belong more to the less religious where the more intuitive seemed more religious.
The study wasn't 100% conclusive and only offered speculatory findings but I feel the study itself offers a window for further exploration.
It would be interesting to follow a study group of children like I described above because of course, this post is merely my opinion and an analytic viewpoint, but I guess you're aware of that.
I would like to play ping pong with this idea. Derek, I know you'll challenge me and induce more thought...
Email me: petpisces@gmail.com or comment below
Apr 13, 2012
Amendment 1 to the NC STATE CONSTITUTION
I’m suddenly reminded of particular eras in history. Just to touch a few (because there are way too many to callout all) are:
1. 1692 Salem Witch trials.- seriously, we BURNT people because someone said they were a witch!
2. Slavery in America and obtaining rights for freedom
3. McCarthyism of the 40’s and 50’s… The heightened fears of communist influence on American institutions and espionage by Soviet agents. Thousands of Americans were accused of being Communists or communist sympathizers and became the subject of aggressive investigations and questioning before government or private-industry panels, committees and agencies. Many people suffered loss of employment and/or destruction of their careers; some even suffered imprisonment.
4. Racial discriminations and segregations and the civil rights movement of the 50’s and 60’s.
It’s hard to imagine living during those times. Today, I am living in times where equality of persons is questioned and I question my fellow humans’ ability to think equality, as Section 1 states first and foremost:
Section 1. The equality and rights of persons.
We hold it to be self-evident that all persons are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, the enjoyment of the fruits of their own labor, and the pursuit of happiness.
Now we are VOTING on discrimination?!?!?!
Voters will choose whether they are “For” or “Against” a constitutional amendment to “provide that marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State.”
North Carolina Senate Bill 514 (2011)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
North Carolina Senate Bill 514 (2011) (also called Amendment 1) proposes to amend the North Carolina Constitution to limit the types of domestic unions valid or recognized.[1] Sponsored by Republican Sen. Peter Brunstetter, the bill was passed by the North Carolina General Assembly in September, 2011.[2]. As a result, citizens of North Carolina will be voting on the amendment in May, 2012.[3]North Carolina is the only US southern state that does not have a constitutional amendment banning same-sex unions.[4]
May 8 is coming. This is not only a republican closed poll primary as other offices are on the ballot as well. The big controversial item is amendment one to the North Carolina State Constitution.
“Whatever your personal, moral or religious views might be, writing discrimination into North Carolina’s constitution is just plain wrong.”-Gov Bev Perdue
NORTH CAROLINA STATE CONSTITUTION
PREAMBLE
We, the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for the preservation of the American Union and the existence of our civil, political and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those blessings to us and our posterity, do, for the more certain security thereof and for the better government of this State, ordain and establish this Constitution.
ARTICLE I
DECLARATION OF RIGHTS
That the great, general, and essential principles of liberty and free government may be recognized and established, and that the relations of this State to the Union and government of the United States and those of the people of this State to the rest of the American people may be defined and affirmed, we do declare that:
Section 1. The equality and rights of persons.
We hold it to be self-evident that all persons are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, the enjoyment of the fruits of their own labor, and the pursuit of happiness.
Sec. 2. Sovereignty of the people.
All political power is vested in and derived from the people; all government of right originates from the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.
Sec. 3. Internal government of the State.
The people of this State have the inherent, sole, and exclusive right of regulating the internal government and police thereof, and of altering or abolishing their Constitution and form of government whenever it may be necessary to their safety and happiness; but every such right shall be exercised in pursuance of law and consistently with the Constitution of the United States.
Sec. 4. Secession prohibited.
This State shall ever remain a member of the American Union; the people thereof are part of the American nation; there is no right on the part of this State to secede; and all attempts, from whatever source or upon whatever pretext, to dissolve this Union or to sever this Nation, shall be resisted with the whole power of the State.
Sec. 5. Allegiance to the United States.
Every citizen of this State owes paramount allegiance to the Constitution and government of the United States, and no law or ordinance of the State in contravention or subversion thereof can have any binding force.
Sec. 6. Separation of powers.
The legislative, executive, and supreme judicial powers of the State government shall be forever separate and distinct from each other.
Sec. 7. Suspending laws.
All power of suspending laws or the execution of laws by any authority, without the consent of the representatives of the people, is injurious to their rights and shall not be exercised.
Sec. 8. Representation and taxation.
The people of this State shall not be taxed or made subject to the payment of any impost or duty without the consent of themselves or their representatives in the General Assembly, freely given.
Sec. 9. Frequent elections.
For redress of grievances and for amending and strengthening the laws, elections shall be often held.
Sec. 10. Free elections.
All elections shall be free.
Sec. 11. Property qualifications.
As political rights and privileges are not dependent upon or modified by property, no property qualification shall affect the right to vote or hold office.
Sec. 12. Right of assembly and petition.
The people have a right to assemble together to consult for their common good, to instruct their representatives, and to apply to the General Assembly for redress of grievances; but secret political societies are dangerous to the liberties of a free people and shall not be tolerated.
Sec. 13. Religious liberty.
All persons have a natural and inalienable right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences, and no human authority shall, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience.
Sec. 14. Freedom of speech and press.
Freedom of speech and of the press are two of the great bulwarks of liberty and therefore shall never be restrained, but every person shall be held responsible for their abuse.
Sec. 15. Education.
The people have a right to the privilege of education, and it is the duty of the State to guard and maintain that right.
Sec. 16. Ex post facto laws.
Retrospective laws, punishing acts committed before the existence of such laws and by them only declared criminal, are oppressive, unjust, and incompatible with liberty, and therefore no ex post facto law shall be enacted. No law taxing retrospectively sales, purchases, or other acts previously done shall be enacted.
Sec. 17. Slavery and involuntary servitude.
Slavery is forever prohibited. Involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the parties have been adjudged guilty, is forever prohibited.
Sec. 18. Court shall be open.
All courts shall be open; every person for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person, or reputation shall have remedy by due course of law; and right and justice shall be administered without favor, denial, or delay.
Sec. 19. Law of the land; equal protection of the laws.
No person shall be taken, imprisoned, or disseized of his freehold, liberties, or privileges, or outlawed, or exiled, or in any manner deprived of his life, liberty, or property, but by the law of the land. No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws; nor shall any person be subjected to discrimination by the State because of race, color, religion, or national origin.
Sec. 20. General warrants.
General warrants, whereby any officer or other person may be commanded to search suspected places without evidence of the act committed, or to seize any person or persons not named, whose offense is not particularly described and supported by evidence, are dangerous to liberty and shall not be granted.
Sec. 21. Inquiry into restraints on liberty.
Every person restrained of his liberty is entitled to a remedy to inquire into the lawfulness thereof, and to remove the restraint if unlawful, and that remedy shall not be denied or delayed. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended.
Sec. 22. Modes of prosecution.
Except in misdemeanor cases initiated in the District Court Division, no person shall be put to answer any criminal charge but by indictment, presentment, or impeachment. But any person, when represented by counsel, may, under such regulations as the General Assembly shall prescribe, waive indictment in noncapital cases.
Sec. 23. Rights of accused.
In all criminal prosecutions, every person charged with crime has the right to be informed of the accusation and to confront the accusers and witnesses with other testimony, and to have counsel for defense, and not be compelled to give self-incriminating evidence, or to pay costs, jail fees, or necessary witness fees of the defense, unless found guilty.
Sec. 24. Right of jury trial in criminal cases.
No person shall be convicted of any crime but by the unanimous verdict of a jury in open court. The General Assembly may, however, provide for other means of trial for misdemeanors, with the right of appeal for trial de novo.
Sec. 25. Right of jury trial in civil cases.
In all controversies at law respecting property, the ancient mode of trial by jury is one of the best securities of the rights of the people, and shall remain sacred and inviolable.
Sec. 26. Jury service.
No person shall be excluded from jury service on account of sex, race, color, religion, or national origin.
Sec. 27. Bail, fines, and punishments.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishments inflicted.
Sec. 28. Imprisonment for debt.
There shall be no imprisonment for debt in this State, except in cases of fraud.
Sec. 29. Treason against the State.
Treason against the State shall consist only of levying war against it or adhering to its enemies by giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court. No conviction of treason or attainder shall work corruption of blood or forfeiture.
Sec. 30. Militia and the right to bear arms.
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed; and, as standing armies in time of peace are dangerous to liberty, they shall not be maintained, and the military shall be kept under strict subordination to, and governed by, the civil power. Nothing herein shall justify the practice of carrying concealed weapons, or prevent the General Assembly from enacting penal statutes against that practice.
Sec. 31. Quartering of soldiers.
No soldier shall in time of peace be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner prescribed by law.
Sec. 32. Exclusive emoluments.
No person or set of persons is entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community but in consideration of public services.
Sec. 33. Hereditary emoluments and honors.
No hereditary emoluments, privileges, or honors shall be granted or conferred in this State.
Sec. 34. Perpetuities and monopolies.
Perpetuities and monopolies are contrary to the genius of a free state and shall not be allowed.
Sec. 35. Recurrence to fundamental principles.
A frequent recurrence to fundamental principles is absolutely necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty.
Sec. 36. Other rights of the people.
The enumeration of rights in this Article shall not be construed to impair or deny others retained by the people.
Sec. 37. Rights of victims of crime.
(1) Basic rights. Victims of crime, as prescribed by law, shall be entitled to the following basic rights:
(a) The right as prescribed by law to be informed of and to be present at court proceedings of the accused.
(b) The right to be heard at sentencing of the accused in a manner prescribed by law, and at other times as prescribed by law or deemed appropriate by the court.
(c) The right as prescribed by law to receive restitution.
(d) The right as prescribed by law to be given information about the crime, how the criminal justice system works, the rights of victims, and the availability of services for victims.
(e) The right as prescribed by law to receive information about the conviction or final disposition and sentence of the accused.
(f) The right as prescribed by law to receive notification of escape, release, proposed parole or pardon of the accused, or notice of a reprieve or commutation of the accused's sentence.
(g) The right as prescribed by law to present their views and concerns to the Governor or agency considering any action that could result in the release of the accused, prior to such action becoming effective.
(h) The right as prescribed by law to confer with the prosecution.
(2) No money damages; other enforcement. Nothing in this section shall be construed as creating a claim for money damages against the State, a county, a municipality, or any of the agencies, instrumentalities, or employees thereof. The General Assembly may provide for other remedies to ensure adequate enforcement of this section.
(3) No ground for relief in criminal case. The failure or inability of any person to provide a right or service provided under this section may not be used by a defendant in a criminal case, an inmate, or any other accused as a ground for relief in any trial, appeal, postconviction litigation, habeas corpus, civil action, or any similar criminal or civil proceeding. (1995, c. 438, s. 1.)
Mar 3, 2012
Christianism in Politics
A Christian is a follower of Christ, which is what no Christian politician does; he's an Old Testament preacher.
I find it extremely upsetting to see so much christianism in politics.
First, it was the accusations that Barack Obama was not a Christian. Apparently, he had joined the church over 20 years ago because he was secretly a Muslim from Kenya plotting to take over America and I remember some older church goers speculate his being the anti-christ- WTF!
The Christian's are at it again. The right wing race for nomination is now "who's the most Christian." In my understanding, the nominee may win the ticket if he can prove to be thebiggest fuckbag most extreme right side of the right wing idiots to prove he's conservative and worthy of running our country the "christian way."
Today's "CHRISTIAN" is nothing but a government, just as it was before Jesus came around; they aren't christian, aka Christ Followers.
What is the point in calling your self Christian, aka a Christ follower by choosing to govern by the Bible?
The most IMPORTANT thing about the bible is found in the gospels. Its the message of Jesus! Did Jesus ever one tell people how to govern (like Moses)??
The gospels doesn't adhere to the old law. Jesus taught you can live within law, but you will not be at peace in your heart if your mind and heart isn't good (He's not much different that the Buddha).
I find it extremely upsetting to see so much christianism in politics.
First, it was the accusations that Barack Obama was not a Christian. Apparently, he had joined the church over 20 years ago because he was secretly a Muslim from Kenya plotting to take over America and I remember some older church goers speculate his being the anti-christ- WTF!
The Christian's are at it again. The right wing race for nomination is now "who's the most Christian." In my understanding, the nominee may win the ticket if he can prove to be the
Today's "CHRISTIAN" is nothing but a government, just as it was before Jesus came around; they aren't christian, aka Christ Followers.
What is the point in calling your self Christian, aka a Christ follower by choosing to govern by the Bible?
The most IMPORTANT thing about the bible is found in the gospels. Its the message of Jesus! Did Jesus ever one tell people how to govern (like Moses)??
The gospels doesn't adhere to the old law. Jesus taught you can live within law, but you will not be at peace in your heart if your mind and heart isn't good (He's not much different that the Buddha).
Jesus BASHED THE CHURCH!
He taught to mind your fucking business and stop the hypocrisy!
As soon as he died, they started up the church again but in his memory and called him a God, a Saviour.
Jesus would be disappointed in what happened since his death, in his honor law and bigotry was resurrected.
Feb 25, 2012
Energy
Should life merely be energy, it is possible to formulate our connection to other life but not without considering that individuals express different energy that mesh with our own. These effects are accepted to be positive or negative as these energies have been identified by others prior to my consideration. There also is a neutral.
Calculated energy can only be measured by the effect exhibited through behavior. Our energy thrives on positive energy but the negative is just as prudent. Mathematically, the amount of positive energy needed to overcome a negative is substantial and evident through mood, visible upon the pivot in pleasures after depression.
It is interesting how my consideration remind me of religious basics which personify these energies and are worshipped and feared. How love and hate are meaningful and how virtues of pleasure or pain have been regarded as final destinations when they are constant experiences in life.
Irony and metaphors create widespread religion by fear. Fear is but a negative emotion constructed from negative energy with promise of a positive virtue. A religion is but a lie, considering the fundamental basis of life.
Calculated energy can only be measured by the effect exhibited through behavior. Our energy thrives on positive energy but the negative is just as prudent. Mathematically, the amount of positive energy needed to overcome a negative is substantial and evident through mood, visible upon the pivot in pleasures after depression.
It is interesting how my consideration remind me of religious basics which personify these energies and are worshipped and feared. How love and hate are meaningful and how virtues of pleasure or pain have been regarded as final destinations when they are constant experiences in life.
Irony and metaphors create widespread religion by fear. Fear is but a negative emotion constructed from negative energy with promise of a positive virtue. A religion is but a lie, considering the fundamental basis of life.
Feb 17, 2012
The Religious Series- Part I- Childhood
As I recall, my parents did not infect my mind with any religious influence, ever.
When I was about 9, Vacation Bible School seemed super fun- since all the kids were doing it. There was a Christian Flag and an allegiance to be pledged.. Stuff to memorize. Church was a club... "ooooh," I thought, "I want to be in a club!!!"
So, I started going to church (Baptist Church) with the old lady next door, Ms Martin. Mama bought me a dress and I'm pretty sure I wore the same one every time I went to church. (I bet the congregation thought "oh, that poor girl who comes with Ms Martin...")
I was concerned about being a church member: How did I get to be one... and should I get baptised... this church had a pool behind the alter... sometimes I'd sneak to look at it. I associated it with funerals so I didn't want to get baptized...
For then on, I told people I was a Baptist-- for the next 10 years! I probably went a hand full of time and attend two or three summer camps- I guess that's all it takes.
We moved when I was eleven and after making friends with my neighbor, Jennifer- I went to church with her a lot. They were Pentecostal Holiness.
Don't know much about the preaching of either churches- during my childhood years. All I can say is that religion has always had my attention and NO ONE could tell me who God's mama was or who made him.
That seemed to be the mystery that stumped me and no one cared.
When I was about 9, Vacation Bible School seemed super fun- since all the kids were doing it. There was a Christian Flag and an allegiance to be pledged.. Stuff to memorize. Church was a club... "ooooh," I thought, "I want to be in a club!!!"
So, I started going to church (Baptist Church) with the old lady next door, Ms Martin. Mama bought me a dress and I'm pretty sure I wore the same one every time I went to church. (I bet the congregation thought "oh, that poor girl who comes with Ms Martin...")
I was concerned about being a church member: How did I get to be one... and should I get baptised... this church had a pool behind the alter... sometimes I'd sneak to look at it. I associated it with funerals so I didn't want to get baptized...
For then on, I told people I was a Baptist-- for the next 10 years! I probably went a hand full of time and attend two or three summer camps- I guess that's all it takes.
We moved when I was eleven and after making friends with my neighbor, Jennifer- I went to church with her a lot. They were Pentecostal Holiness.
Don't know much about the preaching of either churches- during my childhood years. All I can say is that religion has always had my attention and NO ONE could tell me who God's mama was or who made him.
That seemed to be the mystery that stumped me and no one cared.
Jan 25, 2012
My Christian Friends Think I'm Christian
My Christian friends think I'm Christian because I ventured in for a bit and really haven't declared my freedom from years of brainwashing.. I got sucked in to Christianity. Who am I? I’m a searcher. A griper. A complainer and an extremely judgmental girl. Not necessarily judging people according to my standards but according to theirs- it’s sort of like my life is all about calling bluff!
It is what it is. There is no right or wrong in general, just right or wrongs based on individual standards. or legislature.
But what are my beliefs???
Science and religion are correct!
Science and religion are correct!
There is a Creator; an energy that created everything. I believe the creator to be a mind and to be everything. I believe God is in us. Our heads. Our minds. We're connected to the power source that created us. He's the wind, the energy, the sunlight, the rain. The force that causes the Earth to be alive with wind, rain, volcanoes, avalanches, tornadoes, mudslides.
God is Life.
He's like what makes a battery work.
God is Life.
He's like what makes a battery work.
Power. Force. Energy. Gravity.
I do not believe him to be a man, or a committee of three men. I do not feel He is there and we are here. He is in us as we are in Him; we're an extension of God; life, energy, and power.
We are here to experience life. I believe we have as much time as we want here.
I believe we are a soul- We were alive perhaps as energy before we got our bodily vehicles and we'll live after we have worn out our bodily vehicles.
If I'm wrong, so be it. I don't remember my life preconception and I can't see into the future so I'm not going to waste too much time arguing the afterlife.
I believe we are a soul- We were alive perhaps as energy before we got our bodily vehicles and we'll live after we have worn out our bodily vehicles.
If I'm wrong, so be it. I don't remember my life preconception and I can't see into the future so I'm not going to waste too much time arguing the afterlife.
We are here to experience a bodily life and to be happy. or miserable. or both.
I think we're here because we wanted to be here. We are in THIS body because that's the FLESH MOBILE that was available at the time of our arrival here.
I think we're here because we wanted to be here. We are in THIS body because that's the FLESH MOBILE that was available at the time of our arrival here.
Abortion or Miscarriage = No vacancy for the soul to enter.
The soul goes to the next Flesh Mobile available. That's my best answer.
Why? Because I don't think we have the ability to actually KILL - (sending "life" to heaven or hell)
The soul goes to the next Flesh Mobile available. That's my best answer.
Why? Because I don't think we have the ability to actually KILL - (sending "life" to heaven or hell)
Okay- here it is- I don't believe in Heaven and Hell.
I DO NOT BELIEVE IN HEAVEN to be a place to go after you die
IF you belong to the Republican party
IF you're good /
IF you're saved /
IF you're saved- BUT not gay AND don't have abortions BUT you can KILL in a war...
NOPE-No Heaven when you die.
IF you belong to the Republican party
IF you're good /
IF you're saved /
IF you're saved- BUT not gay AND don't have abortions BUT you can KILL in a war...
NOPE-No Heaven when you die.
I DO NOT BELIEVE IN HELL to be a place to go to after you die
IF you belong to the Democratic party
IF you're bad,
IF you're not saved,
IF you kill babies
IF you are gay
IF you belong to the Democratic party
IF you're bad,
IF you're not saved,
IF you kill babies
IF you are gay
there is NO COSMIC, Godly rule against GAYS, DEMOCRATS, INTERRACIAL DATING...etc.
Christianity In a Nutshell:
*A belief in God, God in human form, and God in us. Trinity, you have to believe in all of them.
*Ten commandments--You're not supposed to do anything listed there. NEVER EVER. But if you do, you can ask for forgiveness and it'll be okay- but ONLY if you ASK Jesus to be YOUR LORD and personal saviour-- because this REALLY MEANS that you don't even have to do the whole TEN COMMANDMENT thing... Nope you're exempt! woohooo!
*Oh yeah, you can only go to Heaven if you have done that... if you don't you'll go to Hell.
*THE BEST PART ABOUT ALL THAT IS : Once you've done all that- you can tell everyone where they are going if they do something against the Commandments (even if you don't know whether that person has asked for forgiveness and has Jesus as their Lord and personal savior)....You are RIGHTEOUS and get to do this :)
BACK TO MY OPINIONS
*Ten commandments--You're not supposed to do anything listed there. NEVER EVER. But if you do, you can ask for forgiveness and it'll be okay- but ONLY if you ASK Jesus to be YOUR LORD and personal saviour-- because this REALLY MEANS that you don't even have to do the whole TEN COMMANDMENT thing... Nope you're exempt! woohooo!
*Oh yeah, you can only go to Heaven if you have done that... if you don't you'll go to Hell.
*THE BEST PART ABOUT ALL THAT IS : Once you've done all that- you can tell everyone where they are going if they do something against the Commandments (even if you don't know whether that person has asked for forgiveness and has Jesus as their Lord and personal savior)....You are RIGHTEOUS and get to do this :)
BACK TO MY OPINIONS
What do I think about Jesus? I love Jesus.
Jesus got it (so did Buddha and Martin Luther King, Jr and lots others).
Unlearn everything you were taught about religion, start fresh and read the Bible, really read in Matthew, Mark, Luke or John (this is where you read about Jesus)... You get something pretty close to this explanation here:
Jesus got upset at people and their religious Hypocrisy (the state of pretending to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that one does not actually have).
He thought about it- in fact he became concerned with what religion told him (at a very early age) that he spent a lot of time studying it.
He figure out God wasn't what they were teaching the people.
He bashed religion. and Church.
He got it. He got the meaning to life. He taught how to live. How to be. How to get what he got/ achieve the peace he achieved. He was a teacher. A loving teacher.
The disciples were understudies. They were supposed to understand it as FULLY as Jesus. They did most of it but it but Jesus died before they could REALLY understand what Jesus was teaching them.
Jesus got it (so did Buddha and Martin Luther King, Jr and lots others).
Unlearn everything you were taught about religion, start fresh and read the Bible, really read in Matthew, Mark, Luke or John (this is where you read about Jesus)... You get something pretty close to this explanation here:
Jesus got upset at people and their religious Hypocrisy (the state of pretending to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that one does not actually have).
He thought about it- in fact he became concerned with what religion told him (at a very early age) that he spent a lot of time studying it.
He figure out God wasn't what they were teaching the people.
He bashed religion. and Church.
He got it. He got the meaning to life. He taught how to live. How to be. How to get what he got/ achieve the peace he achieved. He was a teacher. A loving teacher.
The disciples were understudies. They were supposed to understand it as FULLY as Jesus. They did most of it but it but Jesus died before they could REALLY understand what Jesus was teaching them.
This one man was getting followers and more were believing him and all this was upsetting the way the others (jews) had set up EVERYTHING! the way they lived; the way they had control over people.
They went after him. This one man caused so much upset to disprove the wrong things in to make a change- a big change. They killed him. Can't have this ANYMORE.
They went after him. This one man caused so much upset to disprove the wrong things in to make a change- a big change. They killed him. Can't have this ANYMORE.
His followers made him a God.
I think that happened. While grieving over the loss of their friend, their leader. They mulled over their time together. and it hit him- he had to be God. This isn't what Jesus told them to do.....................
Then they went to tell people about it- EVERYONE.
(Meanwhile)
Saul had been after them (the Jesus followers)- all of them who bought in to the "mess" that Jesus taught. He killed all (the Jesus followers) he could because he fought for his religion. BUT ONE DAY- he got it. The "AHA" thingy clicked. He was in the middle of nowhere... probably mulling over the whole "good news" thing... and it bought knocked it down. (the bible story is WAY more metaphoric). but he thought about it and in order to believe it as a truth, God must confirm it. But it seems so right... what if Jesus.... was... God... He HAS TO BE, Oh my GOOODNESSSSSS!
You know how when someone is dying they tell you things. They tell you it's important you remember. You hear it, but don't understand it... but in time the "AHA" thingy clicks- out of nowhere... you realize what they needed you to remember.
I think that happened. While grieving over the loss of their friend, their leader. They mulled over their time together. and it hit him- he had to be God. This isn't what Jesus told them to do.....................
Then they went to tell people about it- EVERYONE.
(Meanwhile)
Saul had been after them (the Jesus followers)- all of them who bought in to the "mess" that Jesus taught. He killed all (the Jesus followers) he could because he fought for his religion. BUT ONE DAY- he got it. The "AHA" thingy clicked. He was in the middle of nowhere... probably mulling over the whole "good news" thing... and it bought knocked it down. (the bible story is WAY more metaphoric). but he thought about it and in order to believe it as a truth, God must confirm it. But it seems so right... what if Jesus.... was... God... He HAS TO BE, Oh my GOOODNESSSSSS!
Saul wasn't a persecutor anymore so he changed his name to Paul.
Paul went to tell everyone about it. (he was SOOO excited you can just see him running!!!)
(now he understood what Jesus had taught, but he added that Jesus was God to it so what he learned and understood wasn't the purpose of his sharing).
Paul went to tell everyone about it. (he was SOOO excited you can just see him running!!!)
(now he understood what Jesus had taught, but he added that Jesus was God to it so what he learned and understood wasn't the purpose of his sharing).
They started up a church because God came and taught us this stuff-
Then they made up rules...
Then Paul sent letters trying to educate them...
and then they made more RULES to go by (and to correct the other rules) to ensure you understand it.
Then they made up rules...
Then Paul sent letters trying to educate them...
and then they made more RULES to go by (and to correct the other rules) to ensure you understand it.
The teachings get lost to more as aspirations-- achievements if you were perfect.
THE GOOD NEWS is this: if you believe what Jesus taught was true, then all that stuff is not real.
The teachings were realizations. The teachings are things you have to REALIZE and then you have peace.
The teachings were realizations. The teachings are things you have to REALIZE and then you have peace.
Then there were arguments and changes and better versions.
The people split into denominations and faiths.
Classic.
I believe in God, the Creator.
I love that Jesus taught me that all the man made stuff isn't the secret to Heaven (happiness).
I love that I am free to experience life as I wish- without condemnation.
I love Jesus.
I love Martin Luther King Jr. just the same.
EXTRAORDINARY, REMARKABLE, LOVING, LIFE CHANGING.
My friends think I'm Christian because I haven't told them the way I see things.....
I believe in God, the Creator.
I love that Jesus taught me that all the man made stuff isn't the secret to Heaven (happiness).
I love that I am free to experience life as I wish- without condemnation.
I love Jesus.
I love Martin Luther King Jr. just the same.
EXTRAORDINARY, REMARKABLE, LOVING, LIFE CHANGING.
My friends think I'm Christian because I haven't told them the way I see things.....
Tim Tebow and Jesus Christ
So the article is about a church trying to raise $50k to persuay Tim Tebow to speak to Christians. The thought is good, the article is good- Read it: Would Jesus charge a speaker’s fee?
What's interesting is the comparison of Jesus and a praying football player who has received too much attention.
The media AND the outspoken, bible pushing Christians hail Tim Tebow as if he were Jesus Christ gone Football!
Now, I'm not following everything said about Tim in the media and I really try to avoid it as much as possible because it sickens me to no end, however I don't think Tim is going about TRYING to talk about his beliefs and brainwash folks..
The mere fact that a religious organization is chasing after this man for Christian reinforcement is ridiculous-as if the Church is saying "we're losing, we need a celebrity on this."
In my opinion, he's an onfield prayer whom I assume to be christian and people have found a new martyr (to some extent he'll be persecuted).
I honestly feel bad for him- he will be judged if he kisses a girl or takes a drink THANK THA LORD he walked a straight line while in Vegas the other week! I bet he had a woman and some drinks in his room tho *wink!
I encourage your response- please comment-
I encourage your response- please comment-
Jan 23, 2012
Pro Life Pushers
...if life is so sacred, then stop supporting wars...
This has been eating at me ever since I read the news story that said .
they'll be showing abortion picture commercials during super bowl.
You haven't seen it? Click here: Pro Life ads to air during Super Bowl
If you aren't for something, then don't be apart of it and leave the darn government out of it.
If you are REALLY Pro~Life, stop supporting wars and capital punishment and hunting as well as abortion.
Life is life, whether is new, old or furry.
If you argue "we need to kill people in order to keep our freedom" then understand when a woman has to make the same choice. I'm pretty sure she ain't all excited about going through what she's chosen to do.
Some things are not your nor my business.
They sure don't advertise dead people on the news or commercials, and I'm appalled that they're even considering doing spots on abortion.
LIFE IS LIFE IS LIFE. Treat it the same.
Please enjoy the wise words of Mr. Carlin:)
They sure don't advertise dead people on the news or commercials, and I'm appalled that they're even considering doing spots on abortion.
LIFE IS LIFE IS LIFE.
Treat it the same. Or just shut up and live.
Please enjoy the wise words of Mr. Carlin:)
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