jcd11235 0 #76 May 27, 2018 RonD1120***Nothing screams personal responsibility like reliance upon an imaginary friend. Who will forgive your sins? Are you suggesting it is a sin to not have an imaginary friend?Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #77 May 27, 2018 jcd11235******Nothing screams personal responsibility like reliance upon an imaginary friend. Who will forgive your sins? Are you suggesting it is a sin to not have an imaginary friend? No, he is suggesting that not accepting that imaginary friend as 'lord and savior' will result in a "loving God" banishing one to eternal damnation."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcd11235 0 #78 May 27, 2018 wolfriverjoe***Are you suggesting it is a sin to not have an imaginary friend? No, he is suggesting that not accepting that imaginary friend as 'lord and savior' will result in a "loving God" banishing one to eternal damnation. That seems harsh.Math tutoring available. Only $6! per hour! First lesson: Factorials! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #79 May 27, 2018 It's the basis of christianity, the complete abdication of responsibility for your own life to a "supreme being"Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #80 May 27, 2018 jcd11235******Are you suggesting it is a sin to not have an imaginary friend? No, he is suggesting that not accepting that imaginary friend as 'lord and savior' will result in a "loving God" banishing one to eternal damnation. That seems harsh. Well, God so loved the world that he gave his only son (although I was taught we are all "God's Children"). So if you don't accept that son as your lord and savior, you are going to burn in hell. Yeah, a bit harsh. Or, perhaps, more about power and control that anything else (power and control by the folks who 'talk' to God)."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,594 #81 May 27, 2018 QuoteThen who and by what authority? I've been forgiven by a bunch of different people for different things. Occasionally (rightly or wrongly) I haven't been forgiven. Is that important for some reason?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,147 #82 May 28, 2018 IagoWow. You guys really need a hobby. Either that or a girl. If not a girl, get a dog. Why don't you explain why they are wrong instead of being insulting?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,275 #83 May 28, 2018 IagoWow. You guys really need a hobby. Either that or a girl. If not a girl, get a dog. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof. Christianity, and Ron make the most extraordinary claims and offer no proof whatsoever.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #84 May 28, 2018 gowlerk***Wow. You guys really need a hobby. Either that or a girl. If not a girl, get a dog. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof. Christianity, and Ron make the most extraordinary claims and offer no proof whatsoever. Many of them also claim that there is proof, yet when pressed, offer no proof or something that only appears to be proof until closely examined (still waiting on that 'preponderance of evidence', Jay). It's faith, and if that faith gives them comfort or makes them a better person, great. It's when that faith is used for evil purposes (justifying hate is the most evil), or when it is shoved down someone else's throat (and asking 'who will forgive your sins?' counts in that department) that is becomes 'wrong'."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TriGirl 343 #85 May 28, 2018 kallend ***Wow. You guys really need a hobby. Either that or a girl. If not a girl, get a dog. Why don't you explain why they are wrong instead of being insulting? He could just be referring to the MASSIVE thread drift. (eta: I'm presuming Iago is a guy)See the upside, and always wear your parachute! -- Christopher Titus Shut Up & Jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,147 #86 May 28, 2018 TriGirl (eta: I'm presuming Iago is a guy) Iago (in Othello) was a guy. Pretty nasty one too. I assume you are a female from your moniker. I confess to being male.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #87 May 29, 2018 RonD1120******… The only goal in counseling is to facilitate growth in the client whereby he can function in society at a productive level of personal responsibility. Becoming aware of the spiritual component of life plays a major part. To change your life, I believe you must have a higher power on which to rely. … Nothing screams personal responsibility like reliance upon an imaginary friend. Who will forgive your sins? Only those who I've sinned against are able to forgive my sins. I live with them and their repercussions my entire life."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #88 May 29, 2018 DJL*********… The only goal in counseling is to facilitate growth in the client whereby he can function in society at a productive level of personal responsibility. Becoming aware of the spiritual component of life plays a major part. To change your life, I believe you must have a higher power on which to rely. … Nothing screams personal responsibility like reliance upon an imaginary friend. Who will forgive your sins? Only those who I've sinned against are able to forgive my sins. I live with them and their repercussions my entire life. What about that one thing that you don't want anyone to know about?Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,594 #89 May 29, 2018 QuoteWhat about that one thing that you don't want anyone to know about? What about those photos?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #90 May 29, 2018 QuoteWhat about that one thing that you don't want anyone to know about? There's no such thing as no harm, no foul, or that if they don't know then they shouldn't care. I've racked up a very long list of those things and they are not absolved by my religious beliefs. I carry guilt, shame, regret through my life and they too are a part of what shapes me."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
