Wouldn't Expect This On A Religious Blog

Dude, this isn't a religious blog site.  This isn't 'Christian User', it's JoeUser,  and the article you mentioned was about Tex's decison to move away from God, not towards him/her/it.  Bad choice. 

Also, since when does 'religion' automatically mean christianity?  Y'all don't corner the market on faith, you know.  There are a lot of us who are non-christians but who are 'religious'.

Damn right, dharmagrl. Religious doesn't equal christian or catholic (they're different, one is england and the other is vatican)
and preacherman, you're out of the field. Feels like playing? Come on in! But a word of warning : It's a brutal game!

I'd defend him and say maybe he only meant the religion section of the forum, but, well, I still agree with Dharma.

-A.

Is it me or does this seem a little strange that there is such venom on a religious blog site?

It's more common than you think. I've spent much of my life on religious "debate" chat rooms on both MSN and Yahoo!, and most of the non-religious participants were very bitter and hostile toward religion, specifically Christianity (they didn't really have a problem with non-Christian religions). Speaking from my own experience as well as observing others, it's either people who feel that Christians, Christianity, or God has wronged them, or it's people who need a pedestal on which to stand above the rest of society.

Despite what you or others may say about him, if Myrrander has a bitter spirit and lacks love, then I'm polka-dotted tree frog.

Despite what you or others may say about him, if Myrrander has a bitter spirit and lacks love, then I'm polka-dotted tree frog

Me too. Myrr's really very sweet....

What's funny is how many of the posts by non-religious people on religious blog sites (such as aeryck's) don't seek a constructive discussion, but only an attempt to bag on "those delusional religious fundies."
I wonder if non-Christians would mind if I started posting inflammatory remarks on their blogs that did nothing but belittle their beliefs. Well, non-Christians? Would you?

What's funny is how many of the posts by non-religious people

I think that you ought to re-phrase that to read' non-christian' instead of 'non-religious'. I'm not christian, but I consider myself to be religious.

As for belittling people's beliefs....I haven't done that here, and should anyone want to come to my blog belittle me...well, I'd encourage them to go ahead and do so.

I think that you ought to re-phrase that to read' non-christian' instead of 'non-religious'. I'm not christian, but I consider myself to be religious.

In this case though, I did mean the non-religious, and not non-Christians in general.

most of the non-religious participants were very bitter and hostile toward religion, specifically Christianity (they didn't really have a problem with non-Christian religions)

Thanks for the comments juxtaposition. That was my exact point. Even when when the Christian perspective is posed there appearas to be a very intolerant spirit. It is really strange that this is generally the accusation made angainst the Christian Church today- "they are intolerant".

preacherman

I tend to agree with preacherman. I have no problem with people debating religion in the religion section, but some people just go there to be assholes. Myrrander just wanted to get a couple of jabs in, not discuss the topic.

I think everyone was supportive of T.W., and then combatmedic came in and started whining about religion being for the "weak minded". Feel free to look back and see if that kind of insult was provoked.

Myrrander CAN be a decent guy, but to me he is often more concerned with entering a conversation just to jab at one of the participants with no apparent interest in the discussion. There's no doubting he can be insightful, I have a perma-link to him on my blog.

I think what preacherman is talking about is the incessent need to chime in and say disrespectful things to religious people just because you can get away with it online.

Walking into a conversation about someone's beliefs and calling them "weak minded" is pretty crass, though Texas Wahine seemed to think it was constructive. It's her blog, though, I don't have to visit.

P.S.

"Religious doesn't equal christian or catholic (they're different, one is england and the other is vatican)"

Before you start telling Preacherman he is out of his element, you should at least be there yourself. Catholicism is Christianity, just as much as any other number of flavors.

some people just go there to be assholes.

Now that I can agree with. Some people use the topic as an excuse to look down on those who have faith - the 'weak minded' comment was a good example of that.

I'm so sad that people are so confused about "religion."

*sigh*

Satan loves it when people argue about such a simple thing. He thrives on watching us chase our own tails, when all we wanted was that drink of water that's right in front of us.

Thanks for everyones participation and comments!

Satan loves it when people argue about such a simple thing.

AngelaMarie88 is correct- satan loves to sow discord and deception. If there is the posibility that something that is said is true, satan would love nothing more than to present it as a lie. There is a lot of effort to twist and turn the truth of the scriptures. They teach satan is the father of them (lies).

think what preacherman is talking about is the incessent need to chime in and say disrespectful things to religious people just because you can get away with it online.

The point was well taken BakerStreet- I would not attack the views of other faiths or other moral beliefs. If the scriptures are not sufficient to change one's heart and mind... I sure would never be able to do it. My only purpose is to expound the scriptures- Thanks for your support.

God Bless
preacherman

I am sure if people posted how crazy or irrational it is to believe buddhism, islam, karma (same as buddhism?), the force, etc. is it would receive as much, if not more criticism. Then if someone complained about it the would be "justified".

Point is, it is not a Christian, Budda, etc. site. Comments are posted in the religion area of this site which would lead you to believe it should attract those with similiar views. Maybe we should go to the entertainment area and talk about how anyone who spends their time tracking such things are wasting their life.

I am sure if people posted how crazy or irrational it is to believe buddhism, islam, karma (same as buddhism?), the force, etc. is it would receive as much, if not more criticism. Then if someone complained about it the would be "justified".

And if somebody did that, they'd so deserve it. However, if somebody was simply discussing Buddhism, Islam, or Karma, and people just started posting things like "Karma's a delusion," or "Buddhism is stupid," or "Islam is for misogynists," then those people posting those disrespectful comments would be as big of assholes as the people who post such comments on Christian topics.
I don't believe in a lot of things that people post on here, so I'll either not post on those entries, or discuss them in a respectful way.

I don't believe in a lot of things that people post on here, so I'll either not post on those entries, or discuss them in a respectful way.

Well said justaposition. That is my point. Oft times the disagreement is such a bitter spirit and very disrespectful.

Does anyone think the crux of the matter is not God... but Jesus? People don't mind talking about god and spiritual experiences, but when Jesus is brought in to the picture, it is what can be said that will offend and degrade.

preacherman

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Really nice site Brother Wayne.
There is a wealth of Truth for those looking for it.

Bro, if someone is trying to get their lives back on track & headed somewhere they can expect trouble from those who aren't

It is amazing to me the opposition of the spirit that we all to frequently see on these blog sites.

God Bless
preacherman