Funeral

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I figured that there had to be more to it. Didn't seem like going all GB on them and challenging everyone on their "eternal destination" would have been the best idea in the world.

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people don't need to be preached. non-christians as well as christians attending the funeral came to accompany the deceased one last time.

one should celebrate the one who died in a personal manner, not detach and just throw bible passages at the audience.

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"I sometimes wonder what your particular brand of Christianity does for you."
it comforts me.

Originally posted by Zahlanzi
people don't need to be preached. non-christians as well as christians attending the funeral came to accompany the deceased one last time.

one should celebrate the one who died in a personal manner, not detach and just throw bible passages at the audience.

I missed the bit where divegeester said he would "throw bible passages at the audience". Which post led you to believe that was an option under consideration?

Originally posted by FMF
I missed the bit where divegeester said he would "throw bible passages at the audience". Which post led you to believe that was an option under consideration?

"Most of the mourners will not be Chrisitan, but some will. I was thinking of talking about the seed that falls into the ground, the light yoke and burden and something on repentance"

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you asked for suggestions. you mentioned that some attendees will not be christians.


i gave you my suggestion. are you trying to convince me my idea was stupid? don't use it then

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exactly what morality for atheists does for other people. keeps me from murdering them and stealing their stuff.

simply put, my christianity is morality with an invisible, non interfering friend.

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"How do you get from what I said to "throwing passages"? "
i was obviously exaggerating. you won't be throwing them. i am sure you will politely dispense each of them (and make atheists uncomfortable by quoting the bible)

"Christians are instructed to give an account for the hope/faith that is in them."
in order to spread the message of jesus and help make the world a better place. in the past. today the message of jesus is readily available and in different forms. it's up to each to decide how to lead their lives.


"Appropriately and when asked"
the atheist attendees of this funeral have not asked. they are there to honor the deceased. not get a sermon. they can get that on any sunday by attending a church

Originally posted by Zahlanzi
"How do you get from what I said to "throwing passages"? "
i was obviously exaggerating. you won't be throwing them. i am sure you will politely dispense each of them (and make atheists uncomfortable by quoting the bible)

"Christians are instructed to give an account for the hope/faith that is in them."
in order to spread the message of jesus and help ...[text shortened]... e to honor the deceased. not get a sermon. they can get that on any sunday by attending a church

What makes you think quoting the bible will make atheists uncomfortable? (Especially when done at a funeral). I think that is to misunderstand both atheists and human beings.