ColinEssex
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I thought a light hearted thread would be good. As I said 5 things that really annoy you. It can be anything you like.
Col
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that's just about the most compassionate thing you've ever said in this place when talking about this subject, Way to go!Adam, I know that not all Christians are hateful. I married a loving, Catholic woman - special in many ways.
If I'm not mistaken, nowhere in the bible does it *specifically* state that being gay IS the same thing as *sexual immorality*, which is mentioned many times by Christ and the Apostles. But I think most Christians in the world look at gay people as them engaging in sexual immorality, thus they start to preach when they encounter it. But if you want my opinion on this issue Richard, I'm a firm believer in the idea that homosexuality, as prevalent as it is today, came into its current manifestation because the fear exhibited by human beings over any given issue, regardless of what it is, proliferates everywhere in the world and changes constantly based on whatever the current "trend" or "culture kick" is. Case in point => what Republicans would call "bleeding heart liberals". I'm fairly certain, after talking to many liberals in my lifetime, that a lot of them don't have a damn clue what free market business is all about and how business people are able to make huge amounts of money and maintain their "thick skin" and "toughness" when it comes to fighting for position. Every liberal or democrat I've encountered have very sensitive feelings and don't like to see anyone get taken advantage of. And because business and corporations run this world, those peoples' fears eventually show themselves in all types of forms, and manifest themselves into various behaviors in an effort to deal with reality. And one of those behaviors is homesexuality. In my mind, they use it as a comfort mechanism. But of course, there's always the possibility too, that because the "material knowledge" that is being gained so quickly in this day in age is causing human brains to know WAY too much for their own good, that people are getting seriously confused about what's right and what's wrong when it comes to "the way people were created and intended to be". I do think too that those really strange ways of thinking is also an attempt by people who are rejected by the "what's popular" notion in this world, to be recognized by the world and accepted. None likes to think they're worthless. As far as people trying to convert you, Richard, I know what they're telling you. You don't even have to say it. You tell me, do they say this?I just have trouble with large numbers of Christians who can't get past the "gay" thing because it happens that in my life I have known many gay folks who are perfectly fine people.
That's just as stupid a statement as the scammers pretending to be legitimate. To me, that sounds like an intelligence insulting statement. But then again, you have to realize that people (like missionaries) who say that sort of stuff have very sensitive hearts and feelings, and a lot of times are scared $hitless of this world and stay in their own protection zone of the church. So what they are doing is trying to get you to join "their clan" and agree to stick with their "group", because they have hidden themselves in it to protect themselves from the predators of the world. As a matter of fact, that's basically the reason churches exist. I've seen it, in many churches of all denominations. The catholic church is no different either.I want to tell you about the good news
It's not a game, Richard. They ARE sincere, but like I said above, their method, when dealing with intellectuals like yourself, it seriously flawed because they don't realize they've encountered an extremely scientific-based mind. As far as me wanting you to realize the truth and possibly realize that no one is lost completely, the only thing I can do is what the monk told me at New Mellory Abbey 3 weeks ago when he complained to me that abortion was still allowed in this country....."the best we can do is pray that the Lord will come into their lives and help them with his power". I can't do anything else, Richard, because I have no power when compared to the one who knows everything.I also have issues with folks who can't get past the fact that I don't play their game of worshiping a myth. Continued attempts to convert me or save me or something of that sort merely tell me that you care more for your personal beliefs than you care about other people's differences.
I thought a light hearted thread would be good. As I said 5 things that really annoy you. It can be anything you like.
Col
you know Gent, Melinda Gates posted something on her LinkedIn profile 1 month ago where she quoted that *exact* same phrase and referred to it as "the most dangerous phrase in business". and of course, I responded to her and said the most dangerous phrase in business is: "Right?". In my mind, if employees or managers are saying either one of those, they won't be in business very long. Or at least, won't be employed for very long.1. "That's the way we have always done it..."
well Colin, I'm afraid Richard and I have destroyed your wish here. sorry about that, sir!No I haven't yet. I will do but I wanted to see how the thread went, plus, I have occasionally been accused of derailing/ hijacking a thread so I created a simple clean non complicated thread where the user only has to write 5 things and not a massive essay.
well I would understand this behavior if they ran into this, Grumm:Drivers who don't uses their turn signal
No need for the apologies.. Where I am from it is not unusual to have this kind of signs. (with less lines I admit and no I am not from Poland)my apologies. I was just trying to point out a sign that is more complex than many on the road. For the life of me, I wish I could find that turn lane sign from Poland! Maybe I'll call my Polish professor friend that teaches here and ask him for the copy I sent him....
where r u from then? or am I drawing yet more fire by asking that?No need for the apologies.. Where I am from it is not unusual to have this kind of signs. (with less lines I admit and no I am not from Poland)