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Originally posted by jmdewey60
reply to post by IHEARTBACON
Well, nice for you, you take the difficult path of Jesus by going to church on Sunday instead of sleeping in. Very commendable and I suppose that was exactly what Jesus meant.
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I was just giving examples of why the "narrow road" is a difficult one. Many wake and go to church on Sunday and are not Christian. So in no way does that make someone saved. I am just saying that it is human nature to sin and it takes effort to go against human nature. I think Christianity takes effort, like any meaniful relationship it requires a level of scarifice. Some will have more to sacrifice than others. I am completely aware that what I may sacrifice is small as opposed to what many others have had to give. But I hope that at least you can see that I am trying my hardest to not be seen as a hypocrite to anyone else. I am not perfect, but I would never disrespect anyone who believs differently. I value each person and their ideas. I have learned a lot from those that disagree. Not one of my responses have been mean spirited and I would appreciate the same.
Originally posted by jmdewey60
reply to post by Annee
This was not something ever used to infer anything about the New Testament Jesus. This was something which happened in the siege of Jerusalem in 70 ad. This former High Priest implored them to open the gated to the Romans so as not to cause a slaughter (such as what did happen).
Thank you for your testimony, fellow human.
In the end we are all humans!
Originally posted by g0dhims3lf
blah blah blah, these types of thread are so pointless I only read like two replies and then skipped to the end. If you are a believer, belief being the acceptance that something is real then that in itself should make you content. The mere fact that people come on to try and prove their beliefs gives the appearance of doubt within themselves making this whole thread contradict itself.
Originally posted by jmdewey60
reply to post by IHEARTBACON
I am probably being a bit sarcastic and think you should not be so shy and so concerned about being a hypocrite.
I want to tell you something which may be a bit of a surprise but people on this forum don't know me.
I have a name and an avatar I chose for whatever reason but it is just an image on people's computer screen.
I can say whatever I want and it does not impact my personal life outside of this little world on this forum.
If I boast about being a Christian and say how wonderful I am, how do I benefit?
Do I have presents coming by UPS and disciples sitting on my doorstep? No.
I am saying if you are doing something good in your life having to do with Jesus, brag on him for what hid did for you.
Did I sound boastful? That was not my aim. People on this forum don't know me either. I havent posted often on here and I have absolutely no reason to boast in anything I do. Just a thought though... I know that you can say whatever you want and it may not impact your life outside of this forum, but it may effect someone elses. I saw some posts that said the OP was being demeaning, judgmental and hypocritical. I just wanted other readers to know that this not the angle all Christains come from. I am the last person that should be judging.
Just to say a little about myself.. I am not a Bible thumper, I don't walk around with a self rightoues attitude. I m a Physical Therapist in SC, I have a son and a husband. My marriage has gone through ups and downs but thankfully we are still together and happy. Married my husband very young because I got pregnant (so obviously I messed up on the whole waiting until married thing). My son is now 8. I am 30. I love football and ofcourse bacon. I like to run and be active. Every once in awhile I have to fight the urge to have a cigarette because I know if I do I will want a whole pack. I like wine. I am human. There is alot more there, but the point is that along my journey of mess ups I always had God there. He always pulled me through. Telling a very Baptist family that i was preganant and not married was very hard. Most outside my church told me to abort it. Going to church with my belly growing and the church knowing my situation was hard. But you know in the end my church family and my blood family were there for me. they loved me unconditionally, that is all I wam trying to convey....What was conveyed to me. Unconditonal love. So now that I have passed throught that rebellion stage I see that the way I lived was harmful to me. God still blessed me despite my disobedience. This is the path for me now and I am happy.
People often say that all that is in church are hypocrites. Honestly, that is the best place for them. We all do things we shouldn't, we all lie, we all sin. .
edit on 14-9-2011 by jmdewey60 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by JustinSee
- while the atheists can't look beyond the "physical realm".