My Ultra-legal-Christian sister says its sin to smoke the 510 yeti??
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Yes i agree that we might possibly shift the meaning to what we envision it to mean. But im not sure about the whole bible as literal. Jesus used alot of metaphor to get his point across to the people. as far as e cigs being a sin? id tell the holy er than thou sister that there is no escape from sin and Jesus didnt come here trying to save the perfect people, just us sinners.
This sounds like fun
*Disclaimer: I'm not saying what religion I am, it doesn't really matter.*
I still don't understand this whole mentality. So, Jesus came and essentially said we don't need the old way of punishment, we have forgiveness now right? Ever since then there has been a group of "Christians" that just can't handle that much responsibility so they push for laws to bring back punishment for all forms of "sin" (less severe in most cases but punishment all the same). I guess Jesus didn't get things right so they're fixing it for him?
*Disclaimer2: Notice I said a group of "Christians" not Christians or all Christians*
In the words of George Carlin, "That's my motto: Live and let live. Anyone who can't go along with that, take 'em outside and shoot the..." I'll just leave it at that point.
*Disclaimer: I'm not saying what religion I am, it doesn't really matter.*
I still don't understand this whole mentality. So, Jesus came and essentially said we don't need the old way of punishment, we have forgiveness now right? Ever since then there has been a group of "Christians" that just can't handle that much responsibility so they push for laws to bring back punishment for all forms of "sin" (less severe in most cases but punishment all the same). I guess Jesus didn't get things right so they're fixing it for him?
*Disclaimer2: Notice I said a group of "Christians" not Christians or all Christians*
In the words of George Carlin, "That's my motto: Live and let live. Anyone who can't go along with that, take 'em outside and shoot the..." I'll just leave it at that point.
Has anyone heard about the new Iphone app that lets you confess your sins?
If people need further proof of the insanity of the psychotic rabid fundamental religious fanatics, I have one phrase for you...
"Forgive me Iphone, for I have sin...."
If people need further proof of the insanity of the psychotic rabid fundamental religious fanatics, I have one phrase for you...
"Forgive me Iphone, for I have sin...."
Oh, I can just see that conversation:
Jesus: ...and so I say, peace and forgiveness for all mankind.
them: yes, Jesus, peace and forgiveness for the righteous.
Jesus: yes, for the righteous and the sinners alike.
Them: yes, we follow you now, more peace for the righteous and maybe some peace for the sinners as long as it's less peace than the righteous get. Yes, we do your bidding!
Jesus: *facepalm*
Logic and religion don't go well together. It's sad to hear that she wants to actively ban something that has been a life saver for so many people. They are always pro-life, It makes no sense!????
It would be logically consistent to tell her that her actions will contribute to the deaths of many people.
Your sister needs to loosen her chinstrap and enjoy life a bit more
Luke 15:7
"I say to you that (likewise) there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.
vape on, and repent when you make your last charge of the PV ;o)
"I say to you that (likewise) there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.
vape on, and repent when you make your last charge of the PV ;o)
I am sorry BestLion, but your sister-in-law gives Christians a bad name. "Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone" which goes against everything the Bible teaches us. I think your sister-in-law needs to turn that keen eye inward and address her own issues, rather than trying to judge others.
but nitebreed, if i make it my job to mangage everyone else's sin, then im too busy to worry about my own sin, which would be the sin of managing everyone els's sin.
you forgot the part where everybody facepalms and declares it to be the symbol of their faith and how they swear fealty to God
What the heck, I'll jump in - first off what everyone who believes the bible is the final word, it was created by a group of old men in back rooms. - very few of the writings at the time were decided to be included into the writings, rest were described as too radical for the general population. And who knows how many changes the monks made in copying the text-(jee, if I wanted to get this point across, this is what I would say). Even now there is a new modern version being created so that the general population can understand what was really meant(or so they say). Play the game of "pass this secret", then compare the starting secret with what the last person hears as the secret.
Even the 10 commandments which everyone believes in use to be over 100 but the old men decide to drop all the extras.
I believe the book should be read and used in trying to make one's life better, but not to control everyone else - that's what the old men want-a bunch of sheep for them to command.
Even the 10 commandments which everyone believes in use to be over 100 but the old men decide to drop all the extras.
I believe the book should be read and used in trying to make one's life better, but not to control everyone else - that's what the old men want-a bunch of sheep for them to command.
I just love this. Some people ran away from England to escape religious persecution (probably because they ranted on about the evils of smoking, people got fed up with them and told them to bugger off to America) then spend their lives persecuting people who don't agree with them "because God is on our side".
Just a reminder. The German SS used to carry daggers with the words "Gott mit Uns" (God is with us) inscribed on the blade.
Perhaps your sister should try petitiioning to ban firearms, particularly handguns, that have no other purpose than to kill other people. See how far she gets with that in Carolina.
Just a reminder. The German SS used to carry daggers with the words "Gott mit Uns" (God is with us) inscribed on the blade.
Perhaps your sister should try petitiioning to ban firearms, particularly handguns, that have no other purpose than to kill other people. See how far she gets with that in Carolina.
Sorry but this is a flawed view, no offence to your sister but the bible does not mention smoking in the slightest and the only sections you could 'adapt' to include smoking fit within the same bracket as caffeine or any other stimulant:
The bible commands us not to allow our bodies to become "mastered" by anything.
The bible teaches us that the body is gods temple.
So if your sister or any other wishes to attribute these statements to nicotine, they better be sure they are not driving a car, drinking caffeine, watching a television, eating any plant (eggplant or aubergine etc) that contains nicotine, mint, nutmeg (yes nutmeg!) etc etc ETC!......
I have no religeous background, I can't even spell it, so please do not attack me with biblical references anyone
The only reason I'm replying is because the more people petition against these for whatever erroneous ridicadoodalous reason the more the public will view these as 'wrong'.Happy vaping!
"Not that which goeth into the mouth of a man defileth a man; that which cometh out of the mouth defileth a man. " (Mat. 15:11)
someone needs to remind 'uber-christians' that until fifteen years ago, especially in the southern states, most pastors still smoked as did 99% of their congregations. If it was not a sin then it shouldn't be a sin now. Hypocrisy is rampant in legalistic congregations, who don't follow the rote of the bible as much as the rote of the word of their current pastors.
religeous totalitarian vs religeous pluralist. The former has caused more death war and destruction than anything else on this planet, the latter is changing the face of modern religeon and bringing the idea of peace to the world regardless of individual beliefs.
If it offends her, do not do it in front of her. It says in the bible if it offends the brother to eat meat don't do it. What you do on your own time is your business.
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