LuvToFly 0 #1 February 1, 2004 Saw a link to this - Does anyone here belong to this organization? And if so, would you please communicate something about that group - Thought some folks may want to know - "The helicopter approaches closer than any other to fulfillment of mankind's ancient dreams of a magic carpet" - Igor Sikorsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda965 0 #2 February 2, 2004 I know of three people at my dz that are members- I will send one of them this link and see if he has anything to add. I have asked him before and I dont really think that it is something that is really involved- like you join and get a patch and then you can meet to jump with others sometimes if you want. Not a bad thing to join though. We'll see what Jeff says.Blue skies and SAFE landings! ~Amanda~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocketdog 0 #3 February 2, 2004 seems to me -- and this is purely based on personal experience -- that A LOT of the skydivers i've come across have an aetheist/agnostic view.... ....anyone else agree? i don't know many skydivers that get up & go to church on Sunday mornings either (maybe it's just always been blue skies?! ) see the world! http://gorocketdog.blogspot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #4 February 2, 2004 Quotei don't know many skydivers that get up & go to church on Sunday mornings The sky is our church! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #5 February 2, 2004 That has not been my experience. In my few years in this sport I've met people from many different faiths. I've also met agnostics/athiests. I don't think that skydivers are really any different than the rest of the world, at least when it comes to their personal faith. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #6 February 2, 2004 If that is so, do you pray in your church....and to whom? Almighty God gave you the sky...do you ever thank Him??????What do you do for Him???? Just wondering!!! Bill Cole D-41 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #7 February 2, 2004 QuoteAlmighty God gave you the sky...do you ever thank Him?????? As a matter of fact I do. After every opportunity to jump or fly the plane. When I'm up in the air, it's like I'm closer to heaven; I can't explain the feeling. — Jeffrey Gagliano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #8 February 2, 2004 I'm not so familiar with the new testament. Does Matthew 19:26 really talk about parachutes? Damn, that new testament is even newer than I thought! Just kidding. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flynskydive 0 #9 February 2, 2004 I am a member of the CSA. I personally think it is a great organization as far as skydiving goes. Unfortunately no, there are not many skydivers who get up and go to church. When I am not working at the DZ, I do however. There are a few little perks to being a member of the CSA. You get a nifty little patch, and at many boogies, they will gather and organize some jumps just for CSA members. I live my life according to the Word. I live for Christ alone. He is my passion, and through Him, I am able to enjoy skydiving and the thrill of gravity that He has graciously given to us. Pretty much everyone at the dropzone has noticed that I live my life differently from the normal party animals that surround the skydiving world. I challenge all who are a Christian to join the CSA and spread the love of Christ. Eternal salvation is a BIG deal when participating in a risky sport such as skydiving. I am not afraid to go in or bounce, because my heart is with the Lord and I know I would be to if that were to happen. Where are you going? Think about that... USPA Strong T-I, AFF-I, Coach, Videographer/photographer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #10 February 2, 2004 QuoteIf that is so, do you pray in your church....and to whom? Almighty God gave you the sky Yes I do... I live in one of the most scenic areas in the lower 48 states where there is a dropzone. Every time I am riding to altitude I am looking around like a tourist that has come here for the first time. To the West is Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains on the other side. To the East is the American Alps in the Cascade Mountains. Below us is a beautiful green valley. What better way to realize the wonders that GOD has created for us here on this plane of existence. I think she did a really glorious job with creation. Thank you for all that is good in this world and may we all work on those things that are not so good.. to make them better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exegesis-Logos 0 #11 February 2, 2004 I don't know of anyone who belongs to that organization, but it certainly sounds interesting. Imagine that: Giving Praise to God as you Fall through His glorious Heavens... what a concept. I am sure that He smiles on those who love to enjoy the life He has blessed them with, yet still recognize that it is He who enables them to do so. -'People plan the way the want to live, but only God enables them to do so.' Proverbs 16:9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #12 February 2, 2004 Pilot Dave; I am glad you were "JUST KIDDING". I am also glad that you took the time to read my post, and hope you will think hard on it. It will be the most important thinking you've ever done. How will you spend eternity....smoking or non smoking and I'M NOT KIDDING I am also very pleased to see the posts following yours...that there are Christians who are willing to stand up for Christ. May God bless you all !!! Bill Cole D-41 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #13 February 2, 2004 † Bill, I passed up a chance to jump today for something far more important, my two nephews confessed their faith and were baptized I try to do the "church thing" on Saturday evenings, so my Sunday mornings can be spent in the sky..... When I'm up in the air, it's like I'm closer to heaven; I can't explain the feeling. — Jeffrey Gagliano Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymick 0 #14 February 2, 2004 QuoteAlmighty God gave you the sky...do you ever thank Him?????? How do u know its a him?..havent you ever seen Dogma? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #15 February 2, 2004 QuoteThe sky is our church! Holy cow ... I finally found something to agree with you on. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #16 February 2, 2004 Quoteseems to me -- and this is purely based on personal experience -- that A LOT of the skydivers i've come across have an aetheist/agnostic view.... ....anyone else agree? I am very agnostic. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny 0 #17 February 2, 2004 QuoteI don't know of anyone who belongs to that organization, but it certainly sounds interesting. Imagine that: Giving Praise to God as you Fall through His glorious Heavens... what a concept. I am sure that He smiles on those who love to enjoy the life He has blessed them with, yet still recognize that it is He who enables them to do so. -'People plan the way the want to live, but only God enables them to do so.' Proverbs 16:9 OK, am I the only one to notice how eerily trollish this post is? I mean, I'm cool with skydivers voicing their faith, but this is a troll if I've ever seen, and a prosthelytizing troll at that! Never go to a DZ strip show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymick 0 #18 February 2, 2004 QuoteHow will you spend eternity....smoking or non smoking Dont take Dave's post so seriously, you can believe whatever you want but from the sound of it you are trying to push yours beliefs on others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Exegesis-Logos 0 #19 February 2, 2004 troll v. 'To fish for by trailing a baited line from behind a slowly moving boat.' My comments certainly did not mean to 'troll' anyone along, nor where my comments designed to be evangelistic... they served one purpose, to encourage those such as chuteless and LuvToFly. As you can see from some of the conversations in this post, there are certainly not many in this server who support them... I am sorry if these statements made you uncomfortable, I am not here to try and make any convert or anything... I simply post truth, and anyone is free to look, or turn away - to read and think - or to read and laugh off... Blue skies and fly high.... P.S. Your not damned if you do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 5 #20 February 2, 2004 QuoteOK, am I the only one to notice how eerily trollish this post is? I mean, I'm cool with skydivers voicing their faith, but this is a troll if I've ever seen, and a prosthelytizing troll at that! Benny, the version of "troll" that you use is much more sinister than what is exhibited here. I have had my own struggles with faith over the years. One thing that I found warming was that faith was there for the taking any time. There were those who were very strong in their faith but did not shove it down my throat. Some seem to think that any mention of faith is an attempt to convert. Why would you feel so uncomfortable about people who do profess (not confess) their faith during certain conversations of the day? The mear mention of Jesus, God, or Holy Spirit tends to make some feel unseasy? Why is that? If you are certain of your beliefs then you should not worry. But if you do feel uneasy then maybe there is something nagging at the back of your mind that you are supressing. It may be that you do want to believe but it is not fashionable for you right now. It's ok. Faith is there for the taking whenever, where ever. I don't walk a straight line in my faith. Life is a rocky road. I have recently felt it more though. And I'm happy about that for me. I hope you are satisfied in your own life. No, I do not belong to the CSA but I am in a Cross jump picture that appears on their website. That was a cool thing for me to be involved in. It has a special place in my heart and mind.Chris Schindler www.diverdriver.com ATP/D-19012 FB #4125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #21 February 2, 2004 Quotedamned if ya do, damned if ya don't QuoteP.S. Your not damned if you do. Exe, you don't know Benny well, do ya? Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #22 February 2, 2004 QuoteNo, I do not belong to the CSA but I am in a Cross jump picture that appears on their website. That was a cool thing for me to be involved in. It has a special place in my heart and mind. That is really neat, Chris. I agree totally with your post, too ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3ringheathen 0 #23 February 2, 2004 Quote my two nephews confessed their faith and were baptized Get 'em while they're young! I wonder if the tobacco industry took notes from the church? -Josh If you have time to panic, you have time to do something more productive. -Me* *Ron has accused me of plagiarizing this quote. He attributes it to Douglas Adams. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #24 February 2, 2004 QuoteI don't know of anyone who belongs to that organization, but it certainly sounds interesting. Imagine that: Giving Praise to God as you Fall through His glorious Heavens... lots of people do this as well, feel her breath and voice on the wind everyday without need of an organization who so narrowly defines God.____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,149 #25 February 2, 2004 QuoteOK, am I the only one to notice how eerily trollish this post is? There are all sorts of skydivers. I actually do go to church most Sundays; a particular church. I'm also the treasurer of my church. It's a piece of me, in my case, and it gives me something I don't get from skydiving, or working, or anything else I do. It fits me. I don't talk about it, but I don't necessarily talk about a lot anyway. Other people feel the need to tell people about it. Just like some people feel the need to talk football, fashion or -- taDAAAAA!! politics . Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
