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Sometimes I feel very alone in the world.
3/15/2012 11:03:46 AM
First of all I am NOT feeling sorry for myself. I was in another forum yesterday, and a couple of "off-color" remarks were made about Christ. Normally I let things like that pass, and I am sure they were made in jest, BUT it really bothered me. I simply made the comment that "You should be careful about making comments like that". The next thing I know both myself and people like me are being accused of having rods up our rumps. I didn't mean to be pushy, I wasn't trying to start to start anything. I just wasn't comfortable with the comments that were made. Granted it was the Zombie Forum, and imagination runs wild over there, BUT still...................
Should I have kept my mouth shut? Was I wrong? I think I had the right to speak up. I don't feel like I intruded on anyones beliefs. I didn't preach. So why do I feel like I have done something wrong and can't go back there? MAN....................
I am not the most die hard Christian Soul out there. I curse, I don't go to church like I should, I believe in God strongly, and I believe that he sent his son here to die for our sins so that the rest of us might live. I pray every night before I go to sleep and thank God for all the blesings he has given me. I don't know...... Maybe I should have kept my yap shut.
No replies necessary, I was just venting a little. Thanks.
Mike
Should I have kept my mouth shut? Was I wrong? I think I had the right to speak up. I don't feel like I intruded on anyones beliefs. I didn't preach. So why do I feel like I have done something wrong and can't go back there? MAN....................
I am not the most die hard Christian Soul out there. I curse, I don't go to church like I should, I believe in God strongly, and I believe that he sent his son here to die for our sins so that the rest of us might live. I pray every night before I go to sleep and thank God for all the blesings he has given me. I don't know...... Maybe I should have kept my yap shut.
No replies necessary, I was just venting a little. Thanks.
Mike
3/15/2012 11:14:07 AM
Originally Posted By higgimw:
First of all I am NOT feeling sorry for myself. I was in another forum yesterday, and a couple of "off-color" remarks were made about Christ. Normally I let things like that pass, and I am sure they were made in jest, BUT it really bothered me. I simply made the comment that "You should be careful about making comments like that". The next thing I know both myself and people like me are being accused of having rods up our rumps. I didn't mean to be pushy, I wasn't trying to start to start anything. I just wasn't comfortable with the comments that were made. Granted it was the Zombie Forum, and imagination runs wild over there, BUT still...................
Should I have kept my mouth shut? Was I wrong? I think I had the right to speak up. I don't feel like I intruded on anyones beliefs. I didn't preach. So why do I feel like I have done something wrong and can't go back there? MAN....................
I am not the most die hard Christian Soul out there. I curse, I don't go to church like I should, I believe in God strongly, and I believe that he sent his son here to die for our sins so that the rest of us might live. I pray every night before I go to sleep and thank God for all the blesings he has given me. I don't know...... Maybe I should have kept my yap shut.
No replies necessary, I was just venting a little. Thanks.
Mike
First of all I am NOT feeling sorry for myself. I was in another forum yesterday, and a couple of "off-color" remarks were made about Christ. Normally I let things like that pass, and I am sure they were made in jest, BUT it really bothered me. I simply made the comment that "You should be careful about making comments like that". The next thing I know both myself and people like me are being accused of having rods up our rumps. I didn't mean to be pushy, I wasn't trying to start to start anything. I just wasn't comfortable with the comments that were made. Granted it was the Zombie Forum, and imagination runs wild over there, BUT still...................
Should I have kept my mouth shut? Was I wrong? I think I had the right to speak up. I don't feel like I intruded on anyones beliefs. I didn't preach. So why do I feel like I have done something wrong and can't go back there? MAN....................
I am not the most die hard Christian Soul out there. I curse, I don't go to church like I should, I believe in God strongly, and I believe that he sent his son here to die for our sins so that the rest of us might live. I pray every night before I go to sleep and thank God for all the blesings he has given me. I don't know...... Maybe I should have kept my yap shut.
No replies necessary, I was just venting a little. Thanks.
Mike
Id be offended if you told me that, as it comes off a little bit presumptuous and holier than thou.
I will also say that the off-color remarks are inappropriate.
Maybe it would have been better to say that you didn't appreciate them, rather than "you should be careful"..........one implies directly what the situation is, the other implies some sort of penalty that will be dealt.....which is the presumptuous part.
3/15/2012 11:22:23 AM
OP;
My feeling is that you are free to believe whatever you choose to believe.
I expect you to extend the same courtesy to me.
Whether or not you "approve of" or are "comfortable with" any remark of mine is entirely up to you.
But in the end it really doesn't concern me if you choose to be offended.
My feeling is that you are free to believe whatever you choose to believe.
I expect you to extend the same courtesy to me.
Whether or not you "approve of" or are "comfortable with" any remark of mine is entirely up to you.
But in the end it really doesn't concern me if you choose to be offended.
3/15/2012 12:42:03 PM
Originally Posted By Him:
OP;
My feeling is that you are free to believe whatever you choose to believe.
I expect you to extend the same courtesy to me.
Whether or not you "approve of" or are "comfortable with" any remark of mine is entirely up to you.
But in the end it really doesn't concern me if you choose to be offended.
OP;
My feeling is that you are free to believe whatever you choose to believe.
I expect you to extend the same courtesy to me.
Whether or not you "approve of" or are "comfortable with" any remark of mine is entirely up to you.
But in the end it really doesn't concern me if you choose to be offended.
I'm going to go with this. Don't let idiots, myself included offend you they could give a shit and the only one that is annoyed is you.
3/15/2012 4:10:47 PM
There is a limit to what I will listen to and not say anything. I appreciate when others speak up first(so I don't have to). That's kind of the reason I don't associate with the neighbors like I used to. I know that some situations are useless though, like in GD. I'm amazed at some of the stuff I read in there.
For conversations in person, I don't think it's holier than thou to somehow verbally separate yourself from people, it depends entirely on what is being said. You don't have to preach, you can simply make a calm statement of disagreement. I think you did fine.
For conversations in person, I don't think it's holier than thou to somehow verbally separate yourself from people, it depends entirely on what is being said. You don't have to preach, you can simply make a calm statement of disagreement. I think you did fine.
3/15/2012 4:56:18 PM
Originally Posted By gitarmac:
...............you can simply make a calm statement of disagreement.
...............you can simply make a calm statement of disagreement.
Yes, certainly, as long as that statement is limited to "I don't agree with you." Beyond that you are stepping over the line.
3/15/2012 7:18:17 PM
Originally Posted By gitarmac:
There is a limit to what I will listen to and not say anything. I appreciate when others speak up first(so I don't have to). That's kind of the reason I don't associate with the neighbors like I used to. I know that some situations are useless though, like in GD. I'm amazed at some of the stuff I read in there.
For conversations in person, I don't think it's holier than thou to somehow verbally separate yourself from people, it depends entirely on what is being said. You don't have to preach, you can simply make a calm statement of disagreement. I think you did fine.
There is a limit to what I will listen to and not say anything. I appreciate when others speak up first(so I don't have to). That's kind of the reason I don't associate with the neighbors like I used to. I know that some situations are useless though, like in GD. I'm amazed at some of the stuff I read in there.
For conversations in person, I don't think it's holier than thou to somehow verbally separate yourself from people, it depends entirely on what is being said. You don't have to preach, you can simply make a calm statement of disagreement. I think you did fine.
Thank you for your support. Much appreciated.
3/16/2012 2:32:48 AM
Originally Posted By higgimw:
First of all I am NOT feeling sorry for myself. I was in another forum yesterday, and a couple of "off-color" remarks were made about Christ. Normally I let things like that pass, and I am sure they were made in jest, BUT it really bothered me. I simply made the comment that "You should be careful about making comments like that". The next thing I know both myself and people like me are being accused of having rods up our rumps. I didn't mean to be pushy, I wasn't trying to start to start anything. I just wasn't comfortable with the comments that were made. Granted it was the Zombie Forum, and imagination runs wild over there, BUT still...................
Should I have kept my mouth shut? Was I wrong? I think I had the right to speak up. I don't feel like I intruded on anyones beliefs. I didn't preach. So why do I feel like I have done something wrong and can't go back there? MAN....................
I am not the most die hard Christian Soul out there. I curse, I don't go to church like I should, I believe in God strongly, and I believe that he sent his son here to die for our sins so that the rest of us might live. I pray every night before I go to sleep and thank God for all the blesings he has given me. I don't know...... Maybe I should have kept my yap shut.
No replies necessary, I was just venting a little. Thanks.
Mike
First of all I am NOT feeling sorry for myself. I was in another forum yesterday, and a couple of "off-color" remarks were made about Christ. Normally I let things like that pass, and I am sure they were made in jest, BUT it really bothered me. I simply made the comment that "You should be careful about making comments like that". The next thing I know both myself and people like me are being accused of having rods up our rumps. I didn't mean to be pushy, I wasn't trying to start to start anything. I just wasn't comfortable with the comments that were made. Granted it was the Zombie Forum, and imagination runs wild over there, BUT still...................
Should I have kept my mouth shut? Was I wrong? I think I had the right to speak up. I don't feel like I intruded on anyones beliefs. I didn't preach. So why do I feel like I have done something wrong and can't go back there? MAN....................
I am not the most die hard Christian Soul out there. I curse, I don't go to church like I should, I believe in God strongly, and I believe that he sent his son here to die for our sins so that the rest of us might live. I pray every night before I go to sleep and thank God for all the blesings he has given me. I don't know...... Maybe I should have kept my yap shut.
No replies necessary, I was just venting a little. Thanks.
Mike
Here is the thing…the name Of Jesus is popular as long as it is relegated to profanity or this idea of a generic Jesus who loves everyone and never concerns himself with sin.
For many people when they encounter someone who reveres the name of Jesus Christ as a name to be respected it becomes uncomfortable.
As long as we can use Jesus Christ in whatever manner we see fit he is fine……when someone comes along and reminds us that there is something Holy about His name….we quickly attempt to shut them up before it gets to the point of conviction.
The honesty in your writing points out why you place the name of Jesus above common profanity.
When you think of him you see the blessings of God in your life but you also see and understand your own flaws and weaknesses, you recognize that you fall short of perfection….but you understand that the Name of Jesus Christ holds the answers…hold forgiveness.
There are times to keep your yap shout and times to open it….if you felt led to open it I don’t think you made a mistake.
Followers of Jesus Christ will take flack for respecting his name but Jesus took nails to redeem ours.
For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. PS 33-21
3/16/2012 9:42:52 AM
Originally Posted By T1NMAN:
Here is the thing…the name Of Jesus is popular as long as it is relegated to profanity or this idea of a generic Jesus who loves everyone and never concerns himself with sin.
For many people when they encounter someone who reveres the name of Jesus Christ as a name to be respected it becomes uncomfortable.
As long as we can use Jesus Christ in whatever manner we see fit he is fine……when someone comes along and reminds us that there is something Holy about His name….we quickly attempt to shut them up before it gets to the point of conviction.
The honesty in your writing points out why you place the name of Jesus above common profanity.
When you think of him you see the blessings of God in your life but you also see and understand your own flaws and weaknesses, you recognize that you fall short of perfection….but you understand that the Name of Jesus Christ holds the answers…hold forgiveness.
There are times to keep your yap shout and times to open it….if you felt led to open it I don’t think you made a mistake.
Followers of Jesus Christ will take flack for respecting his name but Jesus took nails to redeem ours.
For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. PS 33-21
Originally Posted By higgimw:
First of all I am NOT feeling sorry for myself. I was in another forum yesterday, and a couple of "off-color" remarks were made about Christ. Normally I let things like that pass, and I am sure they were made in jest, BUT it really bothered me. I simply made the comment that "You should be careful about making comments like that". The next thing I know both myself and people like me are being accused of having rods up our rumps. I didn't mean to be pushy, I wasn't trying to start to start anything. I just wasn't comfortable with the comments that were made. Granted it was the Zombie Forum, and imagination runs wild over there, BUT still...................
Should I have kept my mouth shut? Was I wrong? I think I had the right to speak up. I don't feel like I intruded on anyones beliefs. I didn't preach. So why do I feel like I have done something wrong and can't go back there? MAN....................
I am not the most die hard Christian Soul out there. I curse, I don't go to church like I should, I believe in God strongly, and I believe that he sent his son here to die for our sins so that the rest of us might live. I pray every night before I go to sleep and thank God for all the blesings he has given me. I don't know...... Maybe I should have kept my yap shut.
No replies necessary, I was just venting a little. Thanks.
Mike
First of all I am NOT feeling sorry for myself. I was in another forum yesterday, and a couple of "off-color" remarks were made about Christ. Normally I let things like that pass, and I am sure they were made in jest, BUT it really bothered me. I simply made the comment that "You should be careful about making comments like that". The next thing I know both myself and people like me are being accused of having rods up our rumps. I didn't mean to be pushy, I wasn't trying to start to start anything. I just wasn't comfortable with the comments that were made. Granted it was the Zombie Forum, and imagination runs wild over there, BUT still...................
Should I have kept my mouth shut? Was I wrong? I think I had the right to speak up. I don't feel like I intruded on anyones beliefs. I didn't preach. So why do I feel like I have done something wrong and can't go back there? MAN....................
I am not the most die hard Christian Soul out there. I curse, I don't go to church like I should, I believe in God strongly, and I believe that he sent his son here to die for our sins so that the rest of us might live. I pray every night before I go to sleep and thank God for all the blesings he has given me. I don't know...... Maybe I should have kept my yap shut.
No replies necessary, I was just venting a little. Thanks.
Mike
Here is the thing…the name Of Jesus is popular as long as it is relegated to profanity or this idea of a generic Jesus who loves everyone and never concerns himself with sin.
For many people when they encounter someone who reveres the name of Jesus Christ as a name to be respected it becomes uncomfortable.
As long as we can use Jesus Christ in whatever manner we see fit he is fine……when someone comes along and reminds us that there is something Holy about His name….we quickly attempt to shut them up before it gets to the point of conviction.
The honesty in your writing points out why you place the name of Jesus above common profanity.
When you think of him you see the blessings of God in your life but you also see and understand your own flaws and weaknesses, you recognize that you fall short of perfection….but you understand that the Name of Jesus Christ holds the answers…hold forgiveness.
There are times to keep your yap shout and times to open it….if you felt led to open it I don’t think you made a mistake.
Followers of Jesus Christ will take flack for respecting his name but Jesus took nails to redeem ours.
For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. PS 33-21
Thanks sir. I agree 100%. I appreciate the input guys.
