08 Nov 05
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-I had an upbringing in a Christian environment which was enjoyable and good.As the other children and myself were growing up we got to an age where church was not compulsory but a personal option.What happened to many of us is we found a desire to go and explore the world.Quite a few of us ended up eating too much chocolate cake and ended up in the gutter.From one extreme to the other.I don't go to church but was wondering about what special attention those who do go to church take to help these young adults out?:'(
08 Nov 05
Originally posted by windmillI was not raised in a church, I didn't become a Christian until I was
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-I had an upbringing in a Christian environment which was enjoyable and good.As the other children and myself were growing up we got to an age where church was not compulsory but a personal option.What happened to many of us is we found a desire to go and explore the world.Q ...[text shortened]... about what special attention those who do go to church take to help these young adults out?:'(
25 years old. The vast majority of the time I heard Jesus' name was
when the 'F' word was stuck in the middle of Jesus and Christ.
I don't believe any special attention is required for anyone, but with
those that were in a church they more than likely have seen people
act as if there were no God all the while calling themselves Christian.
So I suppose that defining what a Christian is, would be important.
I recall someone was being told about how God loves us as a Father
would, but when the person they were talking too had an abusive dad
that did all manner of evil. The term loving Father did not carry a
lot of good visions being attached to the word Father, so the same
thing would be true with the term, "Christian." Getting past what the
bad examples were to find the real thing would be all important.
Kelly
09 Nov 05
Originally posted by windmillIn the Ministry that I belong to all most of the children are raised in the church. They all seem to be doing just fine. They are taught to watch the lives of those who donot come to church.
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-I had an upbringing in a Christian environment which was enjoyable and good.As the other children and myself were growing up we got to an age where church was not compulsory but a personal option.What happened to many of us is we found a desire to go and explore the world.Q ...[text shortened]... about what special attention those who do go to church take to help these young adults out?:'(
09 Nov 05
Originally posted by blindfaith101why on earth are they taught to watch the lives of others. they will witness others over the course of ones life anyway. in my time ive seen some do well and others not . but at least they are doing fine by your standards.
In the Ministry that I belong to all most of the children are raised in the church. They all seem to be doing just fine. They are taught to watch the lives of those who donot come to church.
09 Nov 05
Originally posted by stokerWhat he means is they are taught to see how much better they are then children who do not attend church. I don't know if that is true, but the church goers certainly appear better behaved.
why on earth are they taught to watch the lives of others. they will witness others over the course of ones life anyway. in my time ive seen some do well and others not . but at least they are doing fine by your standards.
09 Nov 05
Originally posted by KellyJayDon't know about the "loves us like a father would" stuff. I think it depends on the church. The more conservative churches also stress how angry God can be and how His wrath should be feared, skulls being crushed at the End of Times and such. Actually, I think that time of the church year is upon us, so there are probably thousands of preachers right now devising sermons that preach of a blood-covered, angry Christ.
I was not raised in a church, I didn't become a Christian until I was
25 years old. The vast majority of the time I heard Jesus' name was
when the 'F' word was stuck in the middle of Jesus and Christ.
I don't believe any special attention is required for anyone, but with
those that were in a church they more than likely have seen people
act as i ...[text shortened]... Getting past what the
bad examples were to find the real thing would be all important.
Kelly
09 Nov 05
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Originally posted by thesonofsaulI'm not sure if I'd say the conservative churches stress that, more
Don't know about the "loves us like a father would" stuff. I think it depends on the church. The more conservative churches also stress how angry God can be and how His wrath should be feared, skulls being crushed at the End of Times and such. Actually, I think that time of the church year is upon us, so there are probably thousands of preachers right now devising sermons that preach of a blood-covered, angry Christ.
than likely those that read what is there and preach it accordingly.
I believe life is quite complex God even more so, but God is not
divided like we can be at times. What I mean by that is God does
not mix his intent or deeds. When the time comes for judgment
it will be grace and mercy with no sin remembered, and those that
fall outside of God's grace and mercy, they will receive God's wrath
without any mercy or hope of God’s wrath being lessened at any
time ever, just like the grace and mercy will not fade in power or
intent.
So when God attempts to win us over righteously, sending His only
begotten Son to become sin for us, Jesus becoming a man taking
on our life and laying it down for us, we see God's love for man. The
thing I think many people have issues with is why God would be
so mad at us, what did we do?
Kelly
10 Nov 05
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Originally posted by KellyJayI disagree that special attention is not needed as I saw what happened in the church I went too.Mabey people like yourself who have experience are the one's who can give it?We are like opposites.
I was not raised in a church, I didn't become a Christian until I was
25 years old. The vast majority of the time I heard Jesus' name was
when the 'F' word was stuck in the middle of Jesus and Christ.
I don't believe any special attention is required for anyone, but with
those that were in a church they more than likely have seen people
act as i ...[text shortened]... Getting past what the
bad examples were to find the real thing would be all important.
Kelly
10 Nov 05
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Originally posted by windmillThe bottom line for each one of us is getting past the faults of
I disagree that special attention is not needed as I saw what happened in the church I went too.Mabey people like yourself who have experience are the one's who can give it?We are like opposites.
those around us, and our own faults, and actually seek out God for
ourselves. It is always going to be like Jesus' words to Peter when
Peter asked Christ about another follower, and Jesus said, "What
is that to you, follow thou me?" Religious people have more fakes
only because they are supposedly representing something real,
but that does not mean that there are the real ones too. I like
Christianity because it allows us to be who we are in truth, without
denying anything. Which is not true in my opinion of those that are
not walking with God in Christ who deny sin within them, and the
God who created them.
Kelly
10 Nov 05
Originally posted by stokerThey are taught from Sunday school how to live both right and wrong. The are for example to obey their parents. And the watch the lives of other children around them. Why the should. The children are raised up in the ministry. When they get to the point that they are grown and can make their own decisions. They are on their own. But they do know right from wrong, and can make their own choices.
why on earth are they taught to watch the lives of others. they will witness others over the course of ones life anyway. in my time ive seen some do well and others not . but at least they are doing fine by your standards.
10 Nov 05
i agree with teaching right from wrong at all ages, never mind youngsters. But it is childish teachings at sunday school . as you grow a more indepth knowledge is required, so to view others outside the church does it not make them judgemental in there own concite?? this being aganst the teachers teachings
10 Nov 05
Originally posted by blindfaith101Well not exactly. It's a lot more complicated than that. My family attended a Baptist church when I was a youngster. We went a couple of times per week, Sundays of course, plus revivals, vacation bible school for us kiddies, social events, etc. So lots of church.
They are taught from Sunday school how to live both right and wrong. The are for example to obey their parents. And the watch the lives of other children around them. Why the should. The children are raised up in the ministry. When they get to the point that they are grown and can make their own decisions. They are on their own. But they do know right from wrong, and can make their own choices.
We were certainly taught right and wrong, but it was the Baptist Church's version of right and wrong. "Right" consisted of a pretty small list. "Wrong" was as long as the US Tax Code.