WrongWay 0 #1 November 18, 2003 Okay, so last night I'm hanging out with a buddy of mine from high school, who is a decently strict Christian. She hasn't been to my place in a long time, so I give her the $.25 tour. Let me describe to you my bedroom. I have my bed, some drawers and stuff, but the accent is seven huge poster frames, all filled with random pictures of everything from skydiving to touring with my old band. Well in one of these frames, there are some pics of an old friend of mine when she did swimsuit modeling, just bikini shots, we're not talking porn here. Anyway, my friend sees these and gasps (literally). I ask "What?" and she says that "my soul was in peril because of the physical temptations I keep around me" and that "I was damned". Now personally, I'm the most non-religious person on the planet, so I laughed at her saying this. But still, I want the opinions of other Christians. The whole world is based on things like this today, from magazines to television. (Hell, we post boobies on here every day!!! ) So tell me then, is the whole world really damned, or is she just out of her mind? (Also, for anyone who wants to bitch about this thread, you may feel free to piss off now. I'm not trying to be offensive in any way, I'm just wanting to know if other people feel the way she does, or if she's just loco en la cabeza. I have a feeling this will be interesting.......) Edited for spelling.... Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #2 November 18, 2003 She's not just Christian, she's fanatical Christian, like Missouri Synod Christian. You're fine, in my eyes of course. Run away dude, run away fast! Next thing you know, you'll be having Southern Baptist meetings in your living room. It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #3 November 18, 2003 explain to her she might have to expand her consciousness a bit. However unhappy it makes her at first maybe she will just have to accept this as a new facet of life. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #4 November 18, 2003 Bud..........no disrespect to your friend......I think someone is a little brainwashed in "legalism" often found in Christian circles. Legalism doesn't amount to crap. Give your friend time..............I've seen people like that change, after some growth, and have a more realistic "view" on what is sin and what isn't - sort of - as so much of it is subjective. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #5 November 18, 2003 What the hell do you care if your soul is going to hell... you don't believe it'll exist... Is her soul going to go to Muslim hell because she doesn’t face Mecca when she prays? No religion should mess with the belief system of another... that includes atheism Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
souleh 0 #6 November 18, 2003 I've been a forced Christian for many years now, since I was very young; the result of this being that I'm now a total atheist But one thing I did 'learn' is that God is what you make them; they are entirely personal to you. Religion itself in the form of Christianity is just an organised way of practicing and recognising your belief. I still believe (to an extent), but it's personal to me, I dont feel I have to go to church to 'prove anything'. And nor should you - or anyone. If she wants to exercise her beliefs to that extreme then that's up to her; but one thing that nobody can do is tell you what to believe. I don't want to sound harsh - but humour her. You know what you believe, you know it isn't wrong, so you have nothing to worry about! Nick. 'buttplugs? where?' - geno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patman 0 #7 November 18, 2003 Being Christian is only where you believe it is. I have a cousin who is the same way as your friend. I believe in my Catholic religion, but I rarely get to church (at the DZ too much I think). Those pictures have meaning to you that is more than just a chick in a bikini. Make sure your friend knows that and let her make her own decision. Keep your beliefs yours and hers her own. Remember, they put church on TV for those stuck at the DZ!? Now shut up and JUMP! Don't tell me I can't! I already know that! Haven't you seen my x-rays? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #8 November 18, 2003 Well she is a crap Christian if she can't withstand the temptation. Just an oppinion who had his ass shaven last Fridayjraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDivaChristie 0 #9 November 18, 2003 Just say no to conformity not jumping sux Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #10 November 18, 2003 If you believe in the saying "Safety in numbers" You're never going to hell. I'm guessing you never got laid? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #11 November 18, 2003 This whole thing is hilarious! Many of you have said things like "Don't conform" and "believe what you believe" and I agree. See, I choose not to follow Christianity simply because of reasons like this. I don't like to limit myself from the everchanging world just cuz some people find innocent things immoral. Plus, she tried to "recruit" me for Christianity after this whole episode, which I of course hastily declined. Besides, I'm a skeptic, which doesn't really help. I just find it hilarious that there are still people out there that whine this much about things that we don't think twice about. People like this have waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too much time on their hands to focus on their so-called morals. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #12 November 18, 2003 Quote I'm guessing you never got laid? t Hahaha, dude I wouldn't date this girl even if she wasn't a psycho Christian. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #13 November 18, 2003 If you want to really get her knikers in a twist, next time you invite her over, set up a black mass in your bedroom with a huge pentacle (right term? guess its obvious I'm not a hard core satanist lol) and candlesRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #14 November 18, 2003 She's not crazy - she has very strong beliefs and a personal code of what is acceptable for her and what is not. I have very personally strong beliefs, too. For example, you may not smoke marijuana at my house, end of discussion. Do it, or give me an issue about it, and you're out the door - and in one case, out of my life. However, if I'm at someone else's house, and they smoke pot, and I don't like it, I don't make an issue of it, I just leave. That's just the way I am. Apply that here. For her, there is something sinful or detrimental about a picture of someone in a bikini. Her judgment is that it means XXX, and for you, it doesn't mean that at all. Don't worry about justifying it. It's your home, you get to hang what you want in it. Coming from a fundamental christian perspective, she may have some of the theology skewed....some folk believe that the "temptation" should not ever be seen, as in this case. But what is temptation for? To strengthen faith, and to strengthen self control, and to create an appreciation for what one has right now. All things are positive - if one see it. I'm surrounded by glorious houses every day, and return to my wee small home. I've made the best I can with what I have; despite the "temptation" of million dollar mansions, I don't resent what I have - I love it; it's what's mine right now. She's not crazy - she's been scared silly by the "evils" of the world, not realizing that there is benefit to them, as well. But what was she doing in your bedroom, anyway? That's the sacred santum, and it's generally is not included on my nickle tour. 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
RevJim 0 #15 November 18, 2003 Quotewith a huge pentacle Is that like having a huge testicle? LMAO!!!! I think the word you were searching for was pentagram. But you already knew that, didn't you? You evil Canadian you! It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #16 November 18, 2003 Quote But what was she doing in your bedroom, anyway? That's the sacred santum, and it's generally is not included on my nickle tour. I don't think of my bedroom as any different from the rest of the house. And other than my music room, it's where I keep 90% of my stuff I actually use. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harksaw 0 #17 November 18, 2003 If nudity were damnable, God must have intended humanity to be damned because we were all created naked. The story of Adam and Eve backs this up.__________________________________________________ I started skydiving for the money and the chicks. Oh, wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #18 November 18, 2003 QuoteYou evil Canadian you! Part of our pledge to the flag includes giving our soul to the great satan.... By the way Jim, what'ya doing this sunday? We're looking for a virgin to sacrifice....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 November 18, 2003 I quite going to church because of people like her. Although, I know for a fact that the people like that that I knew, I could out quote scripture and knew theology well past their knowledge. People like that are sheep, they follow what people tell them and they don't actually know why or how. Blow it off.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #20 November 18, 2003 QuoteBy the way Jim, what'ya doing this sunday? We're looking for a virgin to sacrifice.... Looks left..... Looks right.... Virgin? You mean I might have missed one? It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #21 November 18, 2003 Quote By the way Jim, what'ya doing this sunday? We're looking for a virgin to sacrifice.... Think about this for a sec. Sunday you're going to be at the DZ. Do you REALLY think you're gonna find a VIRGIN at a DROPZONE?!?!?! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #22 November 18, 2003 Did you ever see the sinefeld episode with Elaine and her boyfriend in front of the priest for counseling? Well the priest and elain look at the boyfriend and make little devil horns behind thier head with thier hands and stick thier tounges out at him mimicking the excorcist - after what you wrote - yep that's you. Sorry.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #23 November 18, 2003 QuoteRun away dude, run away fast! Ditto. Run away quickly. "...go sell crazy somewhere else, we're all stocked up here." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #24 November 18, 2003 Froggiespeed, I'm confused. What the hell are you trying to say?? Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #25 November 18, 2003 Tell your friend..'Judge not lest ye be judged'. EvenChrist was tempted. Being tempted doesn't mean you're condemed. How long has she been a Christian?When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
