Even tho I'm christain

religion kinda sucks :P *cough wesbro bapist church*

i know how risky it is to talk about this, but i dont really care...if Jesus died for our sins, how is it that we still...sin? you're not supposed to sin, but its impossible to do so.. i sinned drawing this, i sinned sleeping to late, i sinned when i got a new game. I just REALLY feel confused.. i mean like, look at lust. its when you want something. but what about wanting to go to heaven?...get what i'm saying? i really dont know how to explain what i feel at all..

let me tell you a little something...i'm a christian, but i dont go to church. why? let me tell you why: the people that are there. they're horrible. and i should know, because i got bullied by these 'christians'.. going around telling people how horrible they are for no reason isnt how you're supposed to be a christian. think about it, i dont even go where i'm supposed to because of that...it sickens me.

@StalkerBlade Ikr god said not to judge the other neighbor. It was in the bible! (but i didn't read it cuz i don't like reading lol) Many Christains forgot that part of the bible. :T

Why not talk about Mormons?

Just trying to understand your reasoning.

Mormons, or The Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter Day Saints.
@Tabz

@lumos: it started a family cinflict when we left...it was pretty bad. that also explains why i have 36 cousins. (no joke)

conflict*

"Religious" Are anoying
They do know the bible actually is METAPHORICAL *cough* Old Testament *cough*

No problem
@Tabz

Oh, I see. And I understand having a ton of cousins. I have a ton too. I myself am Mormon which is why I asked.
@StalkerBlade

@pedro: i believe in the bible.

Everyone sins...thats my point nobodys perfect, nor will anyone ever be perfect.

@rawr: the last person that changed the wrighting in the bible went to jail...Its fine

Well part of my beliefs is that people can worship how, where, or what they may.
Also glad to here you life is better now. ^w^
@Tabz

Yes, everyone Sins, and please let me answer your question on why there is still sin even though Christ already died for them. (Atleast according to my beliefs)
People still have there free will to do what they want, so there will some sin. Christ's sacrifice allows us to return to live with him if we so choose to fallow the path set by him and give up sin.
Well just felt like answering your question, take it or leave it. Up to you.
@StalkerBlade

@StalkerBlade
Well I think you are forgeting about the people who changed the Bible to modern language and phrasing.
Unless I missed something and they went to jail for some reason.
^^'

@lumos: i understand that, but what about after you (idk if you do this or not) get saved? you'll still continue to sin, no matter how hard you try. its such a normal thing that you can't get away from it...you know what i'm saying?

I'm kinda in a similar situation. I'm a Protestant Christian, but I listen to club music with not exactly family friendly lyrics, always wear all black clothing and I never go anywhere without a hoodie unless it's like crazy hot out (soon to be getting rave pants, which will just add to the "hoodlum" look Lol) I have gay and lesbi friends and I love them to pieces, I don't go to church, etc, etc, the list goes on. But you know? The stereotypical "super "Religious" guy" as you coined it, isn't any better a Christian than you or I are. "Love thy enemy as you would thy neighbor." Well, if the Bible states that gays and lesbi and drunks and whatever are enemies, then we should love them as we do our family and fellow Christians, ya know? Like, I don't go to church for exactly the same reason. The other people there are butts, and to me, that means they shouldn't call themselves "Christian." ((Cont. below. outta space. Lawl))

@lumos: no, someone printed a few and made it where it said "commit adultry" in it and was put in jail for it... xD

To me being a Christian means to not only believe in God and his Son Christ the Lord, and His Book of Truth The Bible, but to also be accepting, forgiving, and kind and loving to those who hate us, dissagree with us, and to those who stand against us. It is impossible not to sin, true, but I don't think that's the trick. I think the trick is to really learn how to, "forgive and forget," as the saying goes. Every time I introduce myself as a Christian, I get people glaring at me and being like, "Watch out, he'll burn us at the stake." and even sometimes get outright hate comments and told to leave. That's because people think I'm the stereotypical religious person, which is not the case. Those stereotypes are just that. Stereotypes. They are not they way proper Christians should be, yet most are so they make the rest of us look bad. *shrugs* But it's okay. Gotta walk past the hate and love in return right? I really think that's the best way you can be a Christian.

@wolf: i think (i think) when the bible was talking about drunks and gays, it meant what they were doing is bad...i think everyone's just not seeing it like that, though...idk

But anyways, I've rambled on enough, and probably didn't make much sense, so I apologize and I'll just take my leave now. I wish you the best of luck, take care, and have yourself a wonderfull evening.

@wolf: i think you can tell i'm not the stereotypical christian... xD

@StalkerB
Yeah I see. In my beliefs it is a life time of effort on our behalf and as long as we do as much as we can do we are promised we are will be saved. When you sin you repent and continue to try to improve and become a better person.
And oh I never heard of that person who tried that! (The Bible bit)

@Tabz
I try to be the best friend I can be. Even if I am not all that active here on Colors I still wonder how you are doing, and when I see you upset I just want to find a way to help you.

@stalkerblade: I see what you mean, we all sin every day, like you said, it's human nature but even after we've been "saved" or "cleansed" from sin we will still sin, so it's are job to countinually repent/turn away/make wrongs rignt and work past human nature and by doing so, become closer to and more like Christ. God loves everyone, no matter what. Sin and all. ^w^

@rawr:

where the hell do you go to church at?

xD

@Tabz
Wow! But why would he threaten you?

And I am sure there is some random person (or group) that believes something like that.

There's nothing wrong with Slipknot--

except their new album. *b'dum tissh* *shot*

@Tabz
Oh lol they kinda do! XD

And ok... sounds strange to me but Alight. ^^'

As my friend once said:
"Gawd, this is why i don't like religion in English text and multiple choice analysis! I can't tell what's right or wrong!"

Just don't let them get to you. You accept their beliefs, they have no right to disrespect yours. Ask them if they ever actually sat through a heavy metal song, not all of them have anything to with "whatshisface". They'll stay silent, say something stupid, and think they've won as well as realize WTF was the point in sayting that.
Jeez, is wearing a black tuxedo that bad?
.-.

Hmm well, the reason why we continue to sin even after we have been saved is that were imperfect beings. Being saved doesnt grant perfection here on earth, but it does mean we are forgiven and our debt is paid in full, as long as we let God into our hearts and follow Jesus. (thats why Jesus died, he was completely perfect, and sacrificed himself to pay for our sins so that we could have a perfect, eternal life in heaven as long as we believed in him.) That doesnt mean we can have a blast and commit all the sins we want. To follow Jesus is to focus on him, follow his teachings, and to also love one another despite our sinful nature. So sin is pushed more out of the way as long as you follow him. :y

Now as a comment for why some religious people are like that (especially older babtist or catholic people) is because theyre blinded by the influence of past strict belief traditions in the church and old testament. They can be a pain, but we should turn the other cheek. aka ignore 'em. .3.

@Tabz
You can note it to me on DA. nun

Mkay (And how so?)
@Tabz

G'Night Tabz!

(oh and, when the Bible talks about lust, it means the s.exual kind of lust. Deeply wanting something isnt typically a sin, depending on what you want and why you want it. A desire to go to heaven isnt a sin at all. :O)

It seems like I have the perfect church compared to most people here, I see people wearing anime shirts in service and theyre even having a halloween party. xD

First of all:
@Zippet: There is a trinity. Jesus is only one. God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, they are all one, now if you are saying Jesus is not perfect, you are telling us that God and the Holy Spirit aren't perfect!

Second:
@Lofty Lioness:
You just said in your second paragraph what i was gonna say! Guess i am a little late. B[

Lastly:
@Stalker Blade:
I thought the Super "Religious" Guy said Worshipet! XD

Oh. I spied, sorry: Someone deleted comments :Y

Not to Ki1l the joy but Halloween actually comes from the Bad Side. It is if you are celebrating it, you are like having fun with the Bad Side. So we don't celebrate it. But most people celebrate it for FUN! So let's have a little FUN!

@Xerveltal: Yeah, they and I know that. xD They arent really celebrating the holiday's origins, theyre just throwing a fun party where you can dress up, hang out, and avoid people who get drunk and dress disgustingly during the holiday. :D

You can believe what you want to and do what you want to, but just know that (you probaly already know this) there are to paths. Just be careful, bro.

This... Made me lol

i know right..i have a bio$exual friend and people think thats wrong yeah..stupid mother,f*ckers..
:v

thats also where u go LISTEN HERE MOTHER F*CKERS!!
XD

People who want to help others can use religion as an excuse to do so and people who want to hurt others can use religion as an excuse to do so, but in the end the religion is not responsible for helping or hurting. The people are. We're all individuals with different ways of seeing the world. It's why there are so many different denominations and even more ways of interpretting them. So, being a separate individual, you won't have the same way of seeing things as different separate individuals, even your family. The one thing that can bind all us separate individuals together isn't religion, but love. It's why those who follow the teachings of Christ on love don't call themselves "religious". If you can see the insecurities, fears and confusion that lead to people judging you...basically, if you can see them as imperfect humans like us all, then you can forgive them. I know from experience how words can hurt, but no one is perfect, so no one is less perfect than anyone else.

i'd usually just laugh in the religious guys face.

I cant help but laugh at the way I think the guy would sound like while saying "devil worshiper!" xD

I'm like you. ;w; Luckily there's no super religious people where I live. I love and support every religions (I dont believe in God but I love religious things, especially christianism, dont ask xD) but I find those extreme religious people really annoying. :/

I don't know if you saw it or not, but i had a comment on here that said i'm also a christian...just incase you thought i'm not.

@nya nya: its really annoying when they think they're the one you should worship...sheesh, do they not know why they're in a church in the first place?

word em up..amen..
-v-

Are your family/friends okay with your beliefs?

Alright, I'm not the only one who listens to Slipknot. :b

I live in the same kind of place. ALMOST EVERYONE IS SUPER NARROW-MINDED AND THEY THINK THEY'RE ALWAYS RIGHT AND IT GETS ON ME NERVES AND--AN-- *explodes*

But I'm not kidding. Almost everyone is like that here and I not just hate it: I despise it.

*don't

Though I do have a religion, I never beat on someone who has different beliefs. ; /

That dude really went way past "too far" there... XC

Dang these comments got deep...

Theres this voice actor,Vic Mignogna,who plays roles mainly in anime and is a kind,spiritual Christian.Naturally,because its anime,other Christians were never sure if they wanted to go to conventions with him and yadda yadda.During one of his Q&A panels,he mentioned that some Christians,Baptists,etc. have said things like'Anime is of the devil'and,in your case,'Heavy metal is of the devil'.He said that those are 'of the devil' just as much as movies are 'of the devil' and books are 'of the devil' and so on and so forth.I cuss...more than I should.Mainly at school.I guess it gives me a sense of freedom to just let out those words a lil bit.I dont really think of them as 'bad words',cuz in reality,theyre just words.And I constantly wear jackets and dull/dark colors all the time.I dont like standin out so much.I guess Im sayin that I understand where youre coming from.I feel like "religious" people want other members of the religion to look good so they look good.I dont know... q'-'p

Well, I know cussing is consider a sin, but listining to heavy metal and wearing dark colors? That must be a cathlic thing.

People like that are idiots and make anyone who believes look stupid.

Idiots are the reason why I don't want association with the 'brony' label. People that get off to MLP make everyone else who like it seem like weirdos too.

One bad apple ruins the bunch :I

I'm religious! :3 But not that bad.. You should be happy even with what they say, Because it's not true. Just be you & Love whatever you wanna love, Hate whatever you wanna hate. It's your life. Don't let anyone boss you around. Life's only here for a short time, So enjoy it. :3

I'm more offended by furries than Satanists, personally.

i have a nighboor like that

I'm Baptist aswell, it bothers me when people with different people say others with different religions will go to Hell :c Much like your situation here, I've never encountered this myself, but I hope you won't either too often <:c

Someone started judging me when I said da.mn

Yeah I get what you mean. Really all I listen to is metal and wear black band shirts with ripped-up denim jeans, people always ask me at school if i'm emo and crap but i'm not. I hate how people put lables on other people just because what they look like on the outside. But hey, I know you probably heard that 1million times but, i'll say it again. :) And hey, have you heard of The Misfits? Or My Chemical Romance? If you haven't then you should listen to them. Their really good!

Are you ok? :(

Hey, StalkerBlade...
QvQ <3