Idontevenknow99 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Did you ever think back or look back on all the things you used to say when you were a Christian? Because I’m having a ball reading all of the goofy, preachy things I used to say on my Twitter page. It’s Twitter, another social media or platform I used to spread love and cheer in hopes that I would encourage somebody. Not to say that it wasn’t encouraging, because I think some of what I said makes sense, I just find it funny that I changed my perspective on a number of things. Get a load of this: September-October, 2012: - “Choose Life #Salvation” - as if there is only one way to live life, and that if you choose anything other than Christianity, you are basically dead. How sad. - “but I don’t want the world’s advice” in other words, I wanted some advice on a touchy subject, but I didn’t want “worldy” non-Christian ‘wisdom’ because the only advice I accepted, or at least tried to, was from a Christian. I wasn’t encouraged to seek help from anyone else. Pathetic. - “On to new heights….in the Lord” with emphasis on that last part because I didn’t want anything to do with advancing or bettering myself unless it was God-related. - “Take a stance for what you believe in, never apologize for having the faith that you have” I never want to tell a Christian that they should be sorry for their beliefs, and at the time I didn’t know anything else, but for people who are atheists or agnostic or whatever, I don’t think you should have to apologize for your lack of faith. - “Because of God, I want to be better” -Just another way of saying I want to be better but only because of my beliefs. - “ But again god is able to fix anything that’s wrong in our lives. There’s nothing he can’t do.” -"That is why it's important to pray before you go to bed." -I think I was referring to a series of Sleep Paralysis episodes when I tweeted that. Like most Christians who experience this nightmare, it is natural to attribute it to the "enemy" because you're not sure what's going on. I thought I was doing something wrong, and I would pray before going to sleep only to worry myself even more that it might happen. I think the fear is what triggered it. I've been having sleep paralysis less frequently, because I don't believe in the devil or demons. I think it's just an imbalance in the brain during REM sleep, so I read. I don't even try to do anything, I just wait patiently for it to go away. - “Lord make me whole” -standard, once again. - “you cannot mold people into the image you want to create ‘cos God already marked us individually with something different…Be-you-tiful” While I don’t think it is God who necessarily “marked us” with something different, I still stand by this in that I don’t like when people try to prep you into who they think you should become. Even when I was at church, I didn’t want to do away with my reserved personality, or be a leader of some sort. Too many people there want to create an environment for themselves where literally everybody is like-minded, thinks the same way, and oppose to disagreement. Around early to mid-January was when the “god tweets” became less frequent. I guess in between not going to church, spending more time doing work and school-related activities, you know, getting ready for real life, I just relegated all the christian ideas to the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgnosticExChristianTB Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Unfortunately sometimes indoctrination can be very powerful, and not all can really get rid of it. It's like heroin. Most people who get way too indoctrinated find it hard to say there is some purpose without religion. A part of me ALWAYS questioned all this salvation stuff, and as I grew up and learned that people is different, how most Christians really are, how prayers are basically useless, and I questioned things that were not able to be answered the right way, I was able to finally embrace agnosticism. Now I realize that atheism and agnosticism are two different conclusions, the reason why I didn't embrace atheism is because I find it way too conclusive and I think there is always place for doubt. What we can do is continue to look for information and make a wise decision to either decide to stay skeptical or say "there is no god for sure". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator TheRedneckProfessor Posted November 16, 2013 Super Moderator Share Posted November 16, 2013 Ah the joys of Christianese! Bless the lord Blessed in the lord I say this in love... The lord laid a burden on my heart to tell you... I love you with the love of the lord There's a special anointing on you The lord gave me a word We are all entitled to our opinions, but THIS is what the lord revealed to ME (in other words, jesus thinks i'm right and you're wrong) I can see the spirit is upon you The lord called me to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilith666 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Convicted by the holy spirit.... Bless this food to our bodies.... Lord we just lift up [insert name] in your name.... My best friend died to save me! Fathergod we just praise you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deva Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Father, we just want you to be with us.. Bless this food, ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator TheRedneckProfessor Posted November 17, 2013 Super Moderator Share Posted November 17, 2013 lord we just seek your presence bless this food to the nourishment of our bodies and our bodies to your service I just need the next level of god Don't worry about finding a boyfriend or a girlfriend; date jesus for a while Let the spirit move your heart The lord has given me a heavy heart for... The lord has given me a burden for... lord, we are mindful of your many blessings I'm on fire for jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rach Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 God's ways are not our ways God will provide God will make a way, where there is no way Jesus loves us soooooo much In the world, not of the world He got the whole world in his hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pratt Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 be thou my vision lord of my heart,,,,,, oh for a thousand tongues to sing,,,, blah blah blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkillusion Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Jesus is my forever friend, my personal savior Have you accepted Jesus into your heart? Please lord...thank you father... God is moving in my life God is using these circumstances to bring me closer to him God gave me the strength to... God is leading me to... I was talking to god the other day... I am filled with the joy of The Lord God has blessed us so much /puke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaLeah Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 When God closes a door, he opens a window. Or similarly: In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths. And I heard sermons about making a choice in life where you didn't pray enough, or trust God enough, or you made the decision that "felt" right, but really it was your own pride, etc. (Convenient--if it works out, it was God. If it fails, it was your own pride or fear or sin that was leading you, not God.) What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. God doesn't allow you to suffer more than you are capable of handling. (Sometimes suffering just makes you weaker or leaves you wrecked, like after you have a stroke.) One someone else told me: If you have sex with someone you don't marry, you're having sex with someone else's future husband. (Um.... so?) Another person told me (actually a lot of people): Depression is a sin. You aren't trusting God enough to help you get through a tough time. (Wow, that sure makes me feel... better... not.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deva Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 When God closes a door, he opens a window. Or similarly: In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths. And I heard sermons about making a choice in life where you didn't pray enough, or trust God enough, or you made the decision that "felt" right, but really it was your own pride, etc. (Convenient--if it works out, it was God. If it fails, it was your own pride or fear or sin that was leading you, not God.) What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. God doesn't allow you to suffer more than you are capable of handling. (Sometimes suffering just makes you weaker or leaves you wrecked, like after you have a stroke.) One someone else told me: If you have sex with someone you don't marry, you're having sex with someone else's future husband. (Um.... so?) Another person told me (actually a lot of people): Depression is a sin. You aren't trusting God enough to help you get through a tough time. (Wow, that sure makes me feel... better... not.) "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger" was said by Friedrich Nietzsche, who famously proclaimed "God is dead." Interesting how Christians have popularized it. Personally I say "What doesn't kill you MAY make you stronger, it may also turn you into a whimpering shell of a person." Now that you mention it, I have also heard that depression is a sin. Yes, great way to make someone feel better. This notion that "God has a plan for your life" has many repercussions. Glad I don't buy it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator buffettphan Posted November 17, 2013 Super Moderator Share Posted November 17, 2013 Speaking of depression, here's my favorite tidbit: "We're too blessed to be depressed." Yeah, that's helpful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Margee Posted November 17, 2013 Moderator Share Posted November 17, 2013 Lord, please forgive me for............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator TheRedneckProfessor Posted November 17, 2013 Super Moderator Share Posted November 17, 2013 his eye is on the sparrow The very hairs on you head are numbered Our god is an awesome god The spirit has convicted me of... god will find a way Miracles happen all the time; you woke up this morning and that was a miracle. You should thank god. The lord places each breath into our lungs Shun the appearance of evil lord, be with me throughout my day (why don't you ask the lord to let you be with him throughout his day?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisstavrous Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Ah the joys of Christianese! Bless the lord Blessed in the lord I say this in love... The lord laid a burden on my heart to tell you... I love you with the love of the lord There's a special anointing on you The lord gave me a word We are all entitled to our opinions, but THIS is what the lord revealed to ME (in other words, jesus thinks i'm right and you're wrong) I can see the spirit is upon you The lord called me to... Did you really say all those things red? The force was strong in you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisstavrous Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 How about this one. Heavenly father, please help me be a better christian so I can help others know your truth. In jesus name amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenstar Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 "Everything happens for a reason, it's God's plan...God never gives you more than you can handle", to people in pain looking for a shoulder to cry on, or just some basic human empathy. I am deeply ashamed at my callousness as a christian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisstavrous Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 This one? It doesn't matter if the bible says strange things, it's what jesus did for us on the cross. The Gospel is so easy to understand even a 2 year old can understand it. There just translation errors they don't change the meaning of the message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisstavrous Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 "Everything happens for a reason, it's God's plan...God never gives you more than you can handle", to people in pain looking for a shoulder to cry on, or just some basic human empathy. I am deeply ashamed at my callousness as a christian. You wouldn't have left if you didn't feel that way in the first place. (I think I said that right) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisstavrous Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 How about God loves you no matter what you do Love the sinner but hate the sin I know the truth because the holy spirit tells me Only god knows peoples heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisstavrous Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Jesus christ I got more Jesus did all can when he died on the cross, how much more could god do than give his own son Just rest in jesus Jesus will never leave you or forsake you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerryG Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I don't know whether to laugh or cry at this thread. I never said any of these things, at least not to other people. I may have said some of them to myself to try to buffalo me into believing in a loving god. But the truth is that I was mainly "into" christianity a) to try to placate an obviously angry god so he wouldn't fry me in hell for some petty offense and b ) because (later) I was a seeker/doubter but drawn to spirituality and monastacism because they seemed to promise depth, wisdom, and peace that was never present in the fundie-to-mainstream christianity I'd been raised in. So I had little motivation to speak this sort of silly cant, ever. But OMG, have I heard it thousands of times, and do I hear it constantly to this day from people all around me! Just reading your phrases reminds me of how mindless and illogical even the "best" of christianity is. I read and I grit my teeth in frustration that otherwise intelligent people buy this sh*t. So I hope you'll understand I mean no offense, but reading these comments from y'all now is making me loathe your former selves just an itty-bitty bit. I want to bonk all the "old yous" over the head with a cluebat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator TheRedneckProfessor Posted November 17, 2013 Super Moderator Share Posted November 17, 2013 "justified" means "just as if i'd never sinned" christians aren't perfect, just forgiven Saved by grace There are spiritual strongholds in you life that you need to let god pull down The weapons of our warfare are not carnal The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much I AM, therefore I am (probably my favorite, a marriage between god's name "I am that I am", and Descartes' "cogito ergo sum") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisstavrous Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Can I think of more. Pray for gods protection Do you accept jesus? When you die you will sleep until the resurrection She/he is In heaven with god now God doesn't send people to hell, people send themselfs there Even if there is a flicker of faith jesus will fan it into a flame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator TheRedneckProfessor Posted November 17, 2013 Super Moderator Share Posted November 17, 2013 I asked the lord how much he loved me and he stretched out his arms as wide as he could and died The entire "Footprints" poem The entire "Starfish" poem Seek ye first the kingdom of god and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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