Originally posted by Very RustyI'm not saying it is right, but persecution is a part of Christianity, it always has been and always will be. Don't cause what they do to cause you to sin in retaliation. Because that's when they win. Your Messiah was persecuted to death by the same type. But he arose from the dead. If they chose not to believe then that is fine. Christianity is a choice. They have made their choice and the good part is you won't have to suffer the persecution much longer. A few more years maybe. It will be finished as was it finished for Christ. Read what Christ said to Peter, one of his disciples when they came for him. Remember Peter cut off an ear to protect Jesus. Christ scolded Peter and healed the Solders ear and went to meet his persecutors. Nothing has changed. Let it be. Vengeance is his, not ours. We are not here to force others to respect Christianity. We are here to except whatever comes. And you know it will.
Actually God didn't invent he created. I really don't think making fun of someones religion funny, the same as making fun of someones race. Those are two things to me that you just don't do.
There was a group of them, and they were definately making fun of the Roman Catholic religion. Saying swear words, saying God was a fairytail, I see no humor in any of this.
By the way God created, this is true. You are correct. I am sure others will disagree. Who cares I'm not listening to them. But who invented his creation? Would it not be the same? Let's not argue over words.
Originally posted by cashthetrashAll this is well and good
I'm not saying it is right, but persecution is a part of Christianity, it always has been and always will be. Don't cause what they do to cause you to sin in retaliation. Because that's when they win. Your Messiah was persecuted to death by the same type. But he arose from the dead. If they chose not to believe then that is fine. Christianity is a choic them. But who invented his creation? Would it not be the same? Let's not argue over words.
FACT still remains if you read from page 41, people were trying to incite and instigate, by running down my Catholic Religion, using swear words, making fun of the Lords prayer, saying God is a fairytale etc.,
If this is allowed to continue who's religion will be attacked next? Do you want this to be a Site known as one that allows users to attack someones religion? I don't think that was ever the Admins intentions.
I really don't care if the ones responsible are friends of yours or not, it was plain wrong, and nothing you say is going to make it right, or ok to do. I have alerted all the posts, and we will see what becomes of it.
As someone once said 'Blasphemy is a victimless crime'.
At any rate, why get upset over what people say about your religion? If you are right, then one day you'll have the satisfaction of sitting on a cloud up in heaven watching everyone who joked about it in this thread writhe in eternal torment below. I can see Jesus shouting down 'Not so f..kin clever now, are ye?' seriously, if god is offended by something, he doesn't need you to leap to his defence.
Quite apart from that, why shouldn't people be able to make jokes about religion or criticise it, just like they can your choice of, say, political party? If a grown man says he believes in the easter bunny and the tooth fairy, it's ok to ridicule him. But if he says he believes in a guy who was born of a virgin, and who turns water into wine, feeds a huge crowd with just a loaf of bread and a couple of fishes (whales, perhaps?), and died and floated up into the sky - but is coming back some day (2000+ years and counting...) - and who gave priests the ability to change wine and some little wafers into his blood and flesh by chanting some spells, we have to bite our tongues or, even worse, take it seriously, show respect?
Come on! That's just off with the fairies.
BTW I've used Catholicism as an example here, but my comments are intended to apply, with appropriate changes, to all religions equally.
Originally posted by BlackampNo one has to believe in my religion, and that is not the point I am making here.
As someone once said 'Blasphemy is a victimless crime'.
At any rate, why get upset over what people say about your religion? If you are right, then one day you'll have the satisfaction of sitting on a cloud up in heaven watching everyone who joked about it in this thread writhe in eternal torment below. I can see Jesus shouting down 'Not so f..kin clever ...[text shortened]... my comments are intended to apply, with appropriate changes, to all religions equally.
You don't have to make fun of someones religion either. That is just plain wrong, same making fun someones race, is wrong. Nothing funny about doing these things.
It especially wrong when a group are making fun of a religion just to instigate and incite the person they are doing it to. Harassment is most certainly against the TOS. This was just wrong in so many ways.
I don't believe we want to be known as the Site that lets users run down other peoples religion do we?
This will be my last words on the subject in this thread.
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Originally posted by Very RustyRace is different...you can't choose your race.
No one has to believe in my religion, and that is not the point I am making here.
You don't have to make fun of someones religion either. That is just plain wrong, same making fun someones race, is wrong. Nothing funny about doing these things.
It especially wrong when a group are making fun of a religion just to instigate and incite the person they eoples religion do we?
This will be my last words on the subject in this thread.
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Now stop being so sensitive.
Originally posted by Blackamp"Religion is the political correct form of schizophrenia."
Quite apart from that, why shouldn't people be able to make jokes about religion or criticise it, just like they can your choice of, say, political party? If a grown man says he believes in the easter bunny and the tooth fairy, it's ok to ridicule him. But if he says he believes in a guy who was born of a virgin, and who turns water into wine, feeds a huge ...[text shortened]... ting some spells, we have to bite our tongues or, even worse, take it seriously, show respect?
Originally posted by PhlabibitWell, maybe next time you'll know better than to call me a SCARED COWARD!
My first TSM Ban!~
I was told I couldn't post for 2 hours by the TSM.
I told them they were SCARED COWARDS and I wanted 16 hours.
19 or so hours later, a TSM user FINALLY told me I could post again.
Get your act together, clowns.
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Don't test the mods.