brad_religion Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 When a Christian asks you "Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?", point out the fallacy of that question. If something is PERSONAL, that would mean it is nobody else's business, right? Answering this question means you are not making it a "personal" relationship anymore. So, even if you DO have a "personal relationship" with Jesus Christ, to tell everyone about it totally cancels it out of being "personal". This is just one more thing Christians completely forget to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior_of_god Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I ususally just say "No I dont have a personal relationship with a fictional dead god-man." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Yeah, it is rather annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skankboy Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 "It's a relationship" is just a denial mechanism many modern Christians have because the word "religion" has begun to take on so many negative contexts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taphophilia Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 How about: I used to but we decided to see other people. Jesus has lots of relationship issues that I couldn't deal with anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellincoffee Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I say "Yes -- we have a mutual restraining order." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lothartx Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 How about: I used to but we decided to see other people. Jesus has lots of relationship issues that I couldn't deal with anymore. I'll have to remember this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I rarely get asked that question. I think I'm a wee intimidating in my demeanor. I'm quick to furrow my brow when anything remotely related to xtianity comes up. Now a days, I might be inclined to reply, "No, I don't have a sky-parent. I grew up instead." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibby Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 How does Jesus manage to sustain a personal realtionship with over a billion people? Can you imagine the noise he must hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurari Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 I like the quips on here, but I've discovered most Christians are immune to sarcasm. All they think is "Le gasp! A lost soul! I must save them at all costs!" I agree with Brad, if it's personal, then I shouldn't talk about it, right? That's my usual response. "That's a personal question, isn't it? How about that local sports team?" If they press I just say "Matthew 6:6" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piprus Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 "Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?" That would be like having a personal relationship with Daffy Duck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksand Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 It's self-love. Simply self-love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open_Minded Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 How about: I used to but we decided to see other people. Jesus has lots of relationship issues that I couldn't deal with anymore. Taph - the first time I heard you use that line you were coming to my defense ... do you remember, Sub_Zero? http://www.ex-christian.net/index.php?s=&a...st&p=148338 (sub_zero) Let me ask you this Open_Minded... Do you think you have a relationship with Jesus? Open Minded and Jesus have an understanding. She sees other people, unlike you do! Taph I got a kick out of it then - in fact I told several people in my off-line life - and it's still funny when you say it now. Great response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 When a Christian asks you "Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?", point out the fallacy of that question. ....I tell them; Yes. I told Jesus to get lost and my life has been great ever since." If they come at you with that question they usually aren't worth the bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycorth Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 How about: I used to but we decided to see other people. Jesus has lots of relationship issues that I couldn't deal with anymore. Heh - and so very accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior_of_god Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Does "Yea, Jesus cheated on me." Work? The fact that im a guy would add to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrisonjj Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 When a Christian asks you "Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?", point out the fallacy of that question. If something is PERSONAL, that would mean it is nobody else's business, right? Answering this question means you are not making it a "personal" relationship anymore. So, even if you DO have a "personal relationship" with Jesus Christ, to tell everyone about it totally cancels it out of being "personal". This is just one more thing Christians completely forget to think about. Sure! JEEEEEEZUS walks with me, saves me, is my personal savior, is the light of the world, enlightens my mind ,and all those other cliches! I have a personal relationship with myself! How do you have a personal relationship with fiction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurisaz Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I ususally just say "No I dont have a personal relationship with a fictional dead god-man." How about "Do you have one with Thor?" "It's a relationship" is just a denial mechanism many modern Christians have because the word "religion" has begun to take on so many negative contexts. Exactly. I like the quips on here, but I've discovered most Christians are immune to sarcasm. All they think They think? You're kidding us right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcissist Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Yes. I do. He's a great kisser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurari Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 They think? You're kidding us right? Oh no, not at all! After many years of deliberation and scrutinous testing, scientists have recently classified "I must save your soul at all costs" as a legitimate (if inane) thought as opposed to stimulus/response in the average fundy. This still puts them slightly below insects, but it's progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sage Nabooru Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Jesus called me last night. He was drunk and lonely again. I hate it when he does that. He starts blubbering about how precious I am to him and to tell you the truth I really don't care for the guy. I'm sorry I ever met him. Whenever I see him at a party I try to stay away. I hope he's getting the message. If I get a Christmas card this year from him I'm gonna throw up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Yes I do have a relationship with Jesus - he tells me to go around hacking prostitutes to death with a machete. I've killed six of them so far and every time I do I get this music and colours in my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosingMyReligion Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I left Jesus after I found out he had intimate relationships with over a billion other people. That really hacked me off. So I confronted him about it, and he couldn't give me an explanation accept that he loved everyone. So I kicked him to the curb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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