tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post116122612120858886..comments2023-10-09T09:05:09.554-04:00Comments on Attention Span: The Emo Illustrationrev-edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11706159606370268576noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-74195106114194703172007-10-09T18:22:00.000-04:002007-10-09T18:22:00.000-04:00Yeah, as an atheist, its hard to take most (if not...Yeah, as an atheist, its hard to take most (if not all) religions seriously. To be a Christian means so many different things, depending on who you ask. Not too mention all the different ways of being Buddhist, Muslim, Wiccan, ect... <BR/><BR/>To someone on the outside looking in, it looks like:<BR/><BR/>Believe what your family believes. Done! For a more advanced approach:<BR/><BR/>Step 1: Determine what you think is right, wrong, and purposeful. Make sure this coincides with what you need and desire.<BR/>Step 2: Find a religion that thinks like you do, and will best fulfill your needs and desires<BR/>Step 3: If you can't find one, find a good "base" and change things from there<BR/>Step 4: It's best to choose a name that will help you, rather than hurt you (ie what do your family and/or neighbors call themselves?)<BR/><BR/>Stir well, share often, done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-1163789515934542102006-11-17T13:51:00.000-05:002006-11-17T13:51:00.000-05:00Ed, you have to at least admire his economy of wor...Ed, you have to at least admire his economy of words. A lot of folks dedicate their entire blogs to loquacious accusations of heresy targeting...well, most of the blogdom, actually. At least this guy was succinct. He could have gone on and on with all sorts of verbiage. You know...kinda like me!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08808409121932480786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-1162426116631502022006-11-01T19:08:00.000-05:002006-11-01T19:08:00.000-05:00Oh my. You mean you were a heretic all this time a...Oh my. You mean you were a heretic all this time and I didn't know? Shouldn't you start every post with "Unclean! Unclean!"<BR/><BR/>I like you Ed.Catezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14514176885131945814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-1162264484719309752006-10-30T22:14:00.000-05:002006-10-30T22:14:00.000-05:00Ah, I see that the heretic hunter has found my pos...Ah, I see that the heretic hunter has found my post. I'll answer his comments here.<BR/><I>Why dont you allow everyone to see my website?</I><BR/><B> Because I don't make a habit of linking to sites which give Christianity a bad name. I don't think it deserves the publicity.</B><BR/><BR/><I>why write about me and not allow the people that comment to see why i called you a heretic? </I> <BR/><B>Because you didn't even have the guts to explain to me why you called me a heretic. If you don't even offer the courtesy of explaining yourself, I really don't feel compelled to give you the opportunity to spread your foolish heretic-hunting.</B><BR/><BR/><I>i wrote heretic as i knew that my name would link to my sites and you could see why i knew you believed a false gospel. i dont have time to go into great detailed discussions, </I><BR/><B>So you're just out advertising your sites, huh? Do you try the same approach with evangelism? "I don't have time to share the Gospel... go to my website." Nice.</B><BR/><I>there's plenty of info on my sites and the links to other true believers websites aswell as audios sermons and books.</I><BR/><B> "true believers" = only those who agree with me on every last detail. Thank you for beautifully proving my point.</B><BR/><BR/><I>thanks for your time.</I><BR/><B>I'll be praying that you will listen to what God has been trying to tell you -- that He is bigger than the arbitrary lines you have drawn, and more complex than the simple answers you have come up with.</B><BR/>Jesus is Lord!rev-edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11706159606370268576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-1162258063917377322006-10-30T20:27:00.000-05:002006-10-30T20:27:00.000-05:00ickHe reminds me of those white supremacists that ...ick<BR/><BR/>He reminds me of those white supremacists that say something and then say 'white power' after it so that the 'congregation' will cheer.<BR/><BR/>Who is one person to decide who is a 'true believer' and who is not?Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679741742125922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-1161795512467089662006-10-25T12:58:00.000-04:002006-10-25T12:58:00.000-04:00Great post. Thank you.I wonder where the lines sho...Great post. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>I wonder where the lines should be drawn and where they should be erased. When I hear folks at my church (UMC) say it doesn't matter what you believe as long as you are nice, I'm pretty sure doctrinal flexibility has gone too far.<BR/><BR/>But figuring out how far to bend is a puzzler to me.John Meunierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640046073453219165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-1161704436842664892006-10-24T11:40:00.000-04:002006-10-24T11:40:00.000-04:00Just recently my post was called imbecilic. Is tha...Just recently my post was called imbecilic. Is that better or worse than heretical? :PClaire Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772846937495834349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-1161558279976517202006-10-22T19:04:00.000-04:002006-10-22T19:04:00.000-04:00I thought of this discussion when I was reading 2 ...I thought of this discussion when I was reading 2 Timothy 14 (thanks Word Search!). It says to avoid, "quasrreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen."juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724497030245209599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-1161518570019953382006-10-22T08:02:00.000-04:002006-10-22T08:02:00.000-04:00In my limited experience I have found that there a...In my limited experience I have found that there are always those who are struggling to be seen as more holy/learn-ed/wise/gifted/superior than those around -- them no matter what the situation or circumstances may be. I found that they are the first to pronounce others 'heretic', 'idiot', 'moron', or a host of other names that really serve a core an underlying need: to make themselves feel superior. I have also come to realize that these people are merely but massively insecure, a condition that is incurable until an awakening to the condition occurs (and rarely does). Both men and women are equally vulnerable to the condition.<BR/><BR/>There is a body part named for them. Both men and women have it.<BR/><BR/>My denomination? Probably dimes and nickels.Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679741742125922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-1161287343678313402006-10-19T15:49:00.000-04:002006-10-19T15:49:00.000-04:00Teem - kofuz to you too!Brett - Church of the Unit...Teem - kofuz to you too!<BR/><BR/>Brett - Church of the United Brethren in Christ (see ub.org)<BR/><BR/>Julie - Ironically, I just came home after standing on a bridge. You may have missed your chance. ;)rev-edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11706159606370268576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-1161282836493262382006-10-19T14:33:00.000-04:002006-10-19T14:33:00.000-04:00I think you strike a good balance. But I do wonder...I think you strike a good balance. But I do wonder what your heresy was. And your word verification thing kofuz looks like some kind of slavic curse.Callmeteemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17554790392424867350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-1161268955358551082006-10-19T10:42:00.000-04:002006-10-19T10:42:00.000-04:00What denomination are you?What denomination are you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-1161262624139547352006-10-19T08:57:00.000-04:002006-10-19T08:57:00.000-04:00I enjoy people who cry "heresy." Their utter silli...I enjoy people who cry "heresy." Their utter silliness makes me laugh, and it's fun watching how they acrobatically twist their faces into an expression of disdain. Ann Coulter strikes me the same way.<BR/><BR/>Stevesdenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695321331770186293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10158261.post-1161259675976917172006-10-19T08:07:00.000-04:002006-10-19T08:07:00.000-04:00I read the post and couldn't figure out the object...I read the post and couldn't figure out the objectionable part. I wish he'd given a bit more information so I could push you off the bridge too! :)juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724497030245209599noreply@blogger.com