sugar-rae Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 I don't know, but since starting to read some of the posts on this forum of spirituality, religion, etc., I have become really sad for some posters. Enough so that I needed to post a new thread concerning this feeling. I'm not used to feeling sad for someone who puts my belief down or just rides the fence, or whatever. Most usually I get offended and angry. Like I'm ready to fight with someone about my God. You know, "How dare you..." but I don't think that now. I find myself wishing and praying God would wake them up somehow. What I want to know is, could this be God working in my heart to make me a little more tolerant, patient even with someone who doesn't believe in Him? Kind of like Jesus turning the other cheek? I'm so sorry that the people who have posted about not believing in Him are living without the wonder of knowing Him just a little. I mean one of the best songs says, "I can only imagine, what it will be like, When I walk by Your side" My heart just thumps within me at the thought of finally meeting Him one day. I wish others that don't believe or do and just don't care, could feel just a smidgeon of the feelings I do when I think of meeting Jesus one day. Link to post Share on other sites
hooghie Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Oh brother... Link to post Share on other sites
sugar-rae Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Oh brother... Good movie, if there hadn't been so many taking of God's name in vain. Link to post Share on other sites
whichwayisup Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Both my parents were brought up with religion shoved down their throats. Neither of them had a choice. So, my parents brought us up without it. To the extreme. Now, at 34, I kinda wish my parents atleast had brought me to Church, just so I could understand the Bible. BUT...That wasn't the case. I have my own belief system. I'm still a good person without going to Church. Sometimes I feel those who are church goers have a "I'm a better human being than you" attitude. (no offensive and not directed to anybody here, I'm talking in my life, meeting people face to face.) I believe that there is something out there, maybe an energy, more spiritual, mother nature. More earthy. Not some high GOD in the air, who everybody prays to, and lives life for. I live life for me, my family and my friends. They come first, not what I can't see or fully truely believe in. What irks me is how much religion comes first BEFORE work, friends and family. In my experience...I'm sure there are MANY people out there who aren't like that, but those that I have 'met' are definately more into it more than they should be. Missing Church once in awhile isn't going to kill the person. Fanatics scare the s*** outta me, Bible thumpers, who come to my door, J. Witness. I understand they want to sell their beliefs to others, to join. Well, that is a cult. IN my eyes. That's my opinion, and I'm sure I'm wrong in other people's eyes...That's fine. But to me, I am who I am because of my upbringing, my close circle of friends, my lifestyle, my choices in life. The path I'm on wasn't "pre-chosen" for me. We have free will, the freedom to say yes or no. So, my choices in life have gotten me to where I am now. I'm pretty much happy about it... Just my 2 cents worth. Please don't feel bad or sad for me. I like how things turned out. Link to post Share on other sites
sugar-rae Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 I must be an oddball to some Christians, then, because I don't go to church on a regular basis, not any for a few yrs. I learn it straight from the horse's mouth. (if the Lord will forgive m abstract reference). It's in my nature as someone who loves God to feel sorrow, sadness for another human being. Link to post Share on other sites
johan Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 If you were so sad, you'd do something about it. Instead of bragging about how great things are for you, and turning people off in the process, you'd try to connect with people. This is very common for smug, hard-core "believers" on the fast-track to Heaven, who seem to be more judgmental than loving of their neighbors. They seem to want to be exclusive and holy, I suppose out of fear that someone might slip in line in front of them and bump them down the queue. More almighty Power to you, Sugar-rae. Link to post Share on other sites
whichwayisup Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 It's in my nature as someone who loves God to feel sorrow, sadness for another human being. So you feel sad for me because I don't "have God" in my life? Or are you saying because I don't "have God" in my life, I can't feel sorrow, pain and empathy, sympathy for people? I don't get what your point is? I replied to your post, in detail, which I rarely post in this section, and you don't say ONE word about what I said? You want others to read what you say, and to reply, but you're not willing to say anything about what I posted to you? To me, that's arrogance! Link to post Share on other sites
sugar-rae Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 If you were so sad, you'd do something about it. Instead of bragging about how great things are for you, and turning people off in the process, you'd try to connect with people. This is very common for smug, hard-core "believers" on the fast-track to Heaven, who seem to be more judgmental than loving of their neighbors. They seem to want to be exclusive and holy, I suppose out of fear that someone might slip in line in front of them and bump them down the queue. More almighty Power to you, Sugar-rae. Nope, my life isn't perfect. I didn't come from a perfect family and a perfect life. I just get up everyday and LIVE. I thank Him for letting me have one more day. I thought I was expressing my thoughts here, i.e. connecting or trying to. I'm not one of those hard core believers either. I've been raised with the knowledge of Him all my life, but I've rebelled before and I'm not so perfect. Too bad my kids don't see you post! LOL they'd say, "my mom? hard core!?" Like I said, I just get up and take it one day at a time. God loves you as much as He does me. I'm not any more specail to Him than you are. Link to post Share on other sites
sugar-rae Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 So you feel sad for me because I don't "have God" in my life? Or are you saying because I don't "have God" in my life, I can't feel sorrow, pain and empathy, sympathy for people? I don't get what your point is? I replied to your post, in detail, which I rarely post in this section, and you don't say ONE word about what I said? You want others to read what you say, and to reply, but you're not willing to say anything about what I posted to you? To me, that's arrogance! What things do you want me to say or give my thoughts or opinions about? Link to post Share on other sites
johan Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 I'm not any more specail to Him than you are. I agree with you. So I'm sure you don't feel sad for me. Link to post Share on other sites
whichwayisup Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 What things do you want me to say or give my thoughts or opinions about? It doesn't matter. It's obvious. Maybe you don't know how you came off earlier, but it's like practice what I preach - DO as I say, not as I DO. I don't like that stuff and you posted this thread, I opened up and you basically ignored what I said and you implied that you felt sorry ... I hope that wasn't directed at me because I don't ever want anybody to feel sorry for me. That's all. I don't and didn't get what you were/are trying to say. Link to post Share on other sites
sugar-rae Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 I agree with you. So I'm sure you don't feel sad for me. I do. But, I pray one day you'll change your mind. John Mellencamp has a song that says, I believe if you change your mind, you change your life. Link to post Share on other sites
whichwayisup Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 I do. But, I pray one day you'll change your mind. John Mellencamp has a song that says, I believe if you change your mind, you change your life. Oh man. I'm done here Pollyanna. You don't see it nor will you understand. Your mind is seeing things ONE way only and you're not willing to see anything from anybody else's point of view. God or not, that isn't a nice way of acting. Link to post Share on other sites
johan Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 I do. But, I pray one day you'll change your mind. John Mellencamp has a song that says, I believe if you change your mind, you change your life. Change my mind about what? Of course, now I need to find that song to see what you're on to. I feel like I'm going to Hell now. Link to post Share on other sites
whichwayisup Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Change my mind about what? Of course, now I need to find that song to see what you're on to. I feel like I'm going to Hell now. Oh I know...The Devil went down to Georgia..No, that is by Charlie Daniels. Link to post Share on other sites
sugar-rae Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Oh man. I'm done here Pollyanna. You don't see it nor will you understand. Your mind is seeing things ONE way only and you're not willing to see anything from anybody else's point of view. God or not, that isn't a nice way of acting. Alright! Have a good evening! Link to post Share on other sites
sugar-rae Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Change my mind about what? Of course, now I need to find that song to see what you're on to. I feel like I'm going to Hell now. Bless your heart. I think it's called, Your life is now. Link to post Share on other sites
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