OMneg Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm sure you've all heard this gem: "Fear is nothing but negative faith." I'm trying so hard to stay in the closet but -OMG- when people say stupid stuff like this it is so hard! I want to say back that fear is often based on real experiences. Faith is not! It is so insulting and demeaning because everyone fears something. Vs faith which is based on feelings and wishes. Thanks for letting me blow off some steam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpudd1n Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm sure you've all heard this gem: "Fear is nothing but negative faith." I'm trying so hard to stay in the closet but -OMG- when people say stupid stuff like this it is so hard! I want to say back that fear is often based on real experiences. Faith is not! It is so insulting and demeaning because everyone fears something. Vs faith which is based on feelings and wishes. Thanks for letting me blow off some steam! Hey Om, Welcome to Ex-C! Vent away- that's what we're here for! Fear can also be a self-protective measure, and some xtians would do well to have a little of it, ie. fear of fucking their lives up if they get into shitloads of debt in the belief that jesus will return soon and it won't matter... what if jesus doesn't return in their lifetime? What are they going to do then? A bit of fear is healthy- without fear, what's to stop someone driving as fast as their car can possibly go on a narrow, windy road with a sheer cliff on one side? Pretty stupid to think that fear is necessarily a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMneg Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Exactly. Fear is real and it's important though it's not good to let it rule one's life. I think my friend is dealing with some fear issues and her well meaning pastor said that to her. If you really look at it it doesn't even make sense. Faith is belief with no evidence. Fear is usually based on some sort of evidence. To compare the two is ridiculous. In my former life I used to get mad at my atheist friend for getting so upset over stuff like this. What have I become? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpudd1n Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 What have I become? An independent thinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurisaz Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 To answer your question: no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sybaris Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm sure you've all heard this gem: "Fear is nothing but negative faith." I'm trying so hard to stay in the closet but -OMG- when people say stupid stuff like this it is so hard! I want to say back that fear is often based on real experiences. ......... Next time really send them in a tizzy by illustrating how fear is an evolutionary emotion born out of experience that enables self-preservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thought2Much Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 It has been my experience that anytime the question "Don't these people ever think?" crosses my mind, the answer is almost always "no." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymistake Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 What have I become? Normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMneg Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 What have I become? An independent thinker That's the nicest thing anyone's said to me. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMneg Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm sure you've all heard this gem: "Fear is nothing but negative faith." I'm trying so hard to stay in the closet but -OMG- when people say stupid stuff like this it is so hard! I want to say back that fear is often based on real experiences. ......... Next time really send them in a tizzy by illustrating how fear is an evolutionary emotion born out of experience that enables self-preservation. Very nice. I will hang that in my closet for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackpudd1n Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 What have I become? An independent thinker That's the nicest thing anyone's said to me. Thanks! No thanks required- the truth doesn't always hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I'm sure you've all heard this gem: "Fear is nothing but negative faith." Actually I haven't. Not until now anyway. But it sounds totally useless. So I am a Christian, and my 5 year old child has just been abducted. And there's been a rash of child abductions and murders in the community over the past six months, with no suspects in custody. In response, I should go about my business and plan next Sunday's after-church potluck. Like I said - totally useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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