going to church pisses me off

[Mattyh7688]

You are still a moron, just slightly less of one (see bolded highlight).  Hope this helps and I hope you snap out of it one day.

Well, I should clarify in what I mean by God.. I believe there is a higher power, but I don't believe it judges us or has any real controlling factor over our life or is anything at all like the God portrayed in the bible lol. I still might be called a simpleton, but that's ok. I am not sure what's out there and really no one has been able to figure it out fully... maybe soon. Although that view is slowly shifting for me lol.

I read an article recently(will try and find) there is a direct correlation between people who believe in God/Jesus/Ala. etc.. and IQ levels. The higher the IQ, the lower  %  of believers lol.

[Man of Steel]

Would you consider someone who believes he has alien implants, was abducted by them and can communicate with them through his mind clinically insane?

If so, what is the difference between your religion and this?

For me personally, the difference is found in what was demonstrated in scripture (in terms of salvation in Christ) and how it is repeatable today by those that belief...that real, tangible relationship with God.  Salvation through grace by faith in Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit thereafter is as real today as it was with the original disciples and apostles approximately 2000 years ago.

[King Shizzo]

Well, I should clarify in what I mean by God.. I believe there is a higher power, but I don't believe it judges us or has any real controlling factor over our life or is anything at all like the God portrayed in the bible lol. I still might be called a simpleton, but that's ok. I am not sure what's out there and really no one has been able to figure it out fully... maybe soon. Although that view is slowly shifting for me lol.

I read an article recently(will try and find) there is a direct correlation between people who believe in God/Jesus/Ala. etc.. and IQ levels. The higher the IQ, the lower  %  of believers lol.

Could not have been said any better.

[BigCyp]

For me personally, the difference is found in what was demonstrated in scripture (in terms of salvation in Christ) and how it is repeatable today by those that belief...that real, tangible relationship with God.  Salvation through grace by faith in Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit thereafter is as real today as it was with the original disciples and apostles approximately 2000 years ago.

Amen MOS

The preaching of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God!

[Man of Steel]

I don't agree with your stance on organised religion, but I respect how deeply you believe. There is nothing bad I can say about it.

Honestly, I'm not really pro-organized religion.  I'm pro-salvation by grace through faith in Christ and the associated fellowship with other believers.  A multi-million dollar building, flashing lights and lasers and production value simply isn't needed.  Now, I do enjoy the music in big churches because I worship heavily with music, but I can worship alone in my truck and do so often.  The heart of my belief is completely focused on Jesus Christ and a personal relationship therein.  Unfortunately there are many broken churches and false teachings from pulpits within Christianity across the globe. 

[King Shizzo]

Honestly, I'm not really pro-organized religion.  I'm pro-salvation by grace through faith in Christ and the associated fellowship with other believers.  A multi-million dollar building, flashing lights and lasers and production value simply isn't needed.  Now, I do enjoy the music in big churches because I worship heavily with music, but I can worship alone in my truck and do so often.  The heart of my belief is completely focused on Jesus Christ and a personal relationship therein.  Unfortunately there are many broken churches and false teachings from pulpits within Christianity across the globe. 

Hi David Koresh!!!

[Man of Steel]

Amen MOS

The preaching of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God!

 

[Man of Steel]

I made a good one on a black tee last year that got me great conversations in the gym,

Front: (in big white capitals)

YOU THINK THAT'S HEAVY?

Back:

TRY LIFTING THIS

Above a screenshot from Mel Gibson's The Passion, where Jesus is carrying the cross to Golgotha.

Nice!!  Hey, I'd wear it LOL!!

[King Shizzo]

Amen MOS

The preaching of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God!

Bwahahahahaha!!!!! Coming from you? God will slap you across the face during judgment.

[BigCyp]

 

Only catch with this shirt is you look kinda stupid if you're 140 pounds soaking haha, I had to disuade my newfound gym buddy from church into getting the same shirt  

[BigCyp]

Bwahahahahaha!!!!! Coming from you? God will slap you across the face during judgment.

I'm gonna slap your ass in the judgement

[bigmc]

religion isnt the problem

mans interpretation of it is

we are tribal by nature and religion in many instances has just become a tool of exploitation by shit stirrers and lunatics

but ultimately everytime i look in my childrens eyes i believe in miracles 

[BigCyp]

religion isnt the problem

mans interpretation of it is

we are tribal by nature and religion in many instances has just become a tool of exploitation by shit stirrers and lunatics

but ultimately everytime i look in my childrens eyes i believe in miracles 

X 1000

[Man of Steel]

Hi David Koresh!!!

LOL!!  Not quite what I'm referring to!

I actually attended Baylor in the early 90s and saw the remains of the compound......from a safe distance LOL!

[Man of Steel]

religion isnt the problem

mans interpretation of it is

we are tribal by nature and religion in many instances has just become a tool of exploitation by shit stirrers and lunatics

but ultimately everytime i look in my childrens eyes i believe in miracles 

I was lookin in my child's eyes the other day and she burped in my face.......I laughed.

[King Shizzo]

I'm gonna slap your ass in the judgement

I like it hard. 

[Ronnie Rep]

LMFAO!

[Mr Nobody]

I stopped by a church yesterday just to observe and it pissed me off.

[BigCyp]

I stopped by a church yesterday just to observe and it pissed me off.

It use to piss me off when I passed by the gay pride marches to observe. I would always leave infuriated with their behaviour, and attire. When I tried it for myself I realised how ignorant I was being at the time, plus I felt a lot more comfortable in the 90 degrees heat with only a rainbow feather on.

[Pet shop boys]

Keep to a minimum as you are you dont need a church to do the right thing, what pisses me off about churches is they teach not being materialistic then build these huge ass buildings and ask for your money.

If you don't want to go being a "huge ass building" as it is ....imagine if it was a Hole in a wall siting in a box.

Wanna find a excuse not to go ?

Always will get one.


Pet Shop boys.

[Man of Steel]

It use to piss me off when I passed by the gay pride marches to observe. I would always leave infuriated with their behaviour, and attire. When I tried it for myself I realised how ignorant I was being at the time, plus I felt a lot more comfortable in the 90 degrees heat with only a rainbow feather on.

Agreed, once a person stops the hate and partipates they'll realize how tenderly a coupling of interwoven of feathers can craddle your sack.

[BigCyp]

Agreed, once a person stops the hate and partipates they'll realize how tenderly a coupling of interwoven of feathers can craddle your sack.

 

[Mr Nobody]

If you don't want to go being a "huge ass building" as it is ....imagine if it was a Hole in a wall siting in a box.

Wanna find a excuse not to go ?

Always will get one.


Pet Shop boys.

I'm not going to anymore of them to observe. I just wanted to confirm my thoughts on churches, if you want worship whatever you want you can do it from home.

[BigCyp]

I'm not going to anymore of them to observe. I just wanted to confirm my thoughts on churches, if you want worship whatever you want you can do it from home.

'Church' is the Greek word Ekklesia which actually means 'The gathering of the called out ones' i.e. God's people, so I would have to disagree with the second part of your statement - however you CAN 'do church at home' as long as you invite everyone else!

Church has nothing to do with the order of service, the bricks & ornate windows, even the location - but ALL to do with the people gathered.

[Mr Nobody]

It use to piss me off when I passed by the gay pride marches to observe. I would always leave infuriated with their behaviour, and attire. When I tried it for myself I realised how ignorant I was being at the time, plus I felt a lot more comfortable in the 90 degrees heat with only a rainbow feather on.

Yea they used to have those things in Atlanta Ga when I lived there, not being gay I just stayed in the house waited for it to clear. Everyone has their on choice in the USA some countries dont.