Posts by Harold Richardson

placidrider48 said:http://www.politicaltest.net/

Here’s a more in-depth one if you guys feel like wasting some time. I guess you can even weigh certain questions differently if you want to get technical.

And here’s a slightly better version of the political compass:

http://www.gotoquiz.com/politics/pol...trum-quiz.html

http://www.gotoquiz.com/politics/grid/4x14.gif- my results, anyway.

Daniel Castillo11 said:There are countless reasons why people take aim at Christianity: you could point to its history, the alleged falsifications, the rigid dogmas, or doctrines that often seem nonsensical or constantly shifting. Then there’s the darker side—the historical persecution of non-believers, the Inquisition, the sheer hypocrisy, and so on. Beyond that, people push back against stances on more everyday matters, like marriage, contraception, abortion, sexual orientation, or even political leanings...

But I suspect the biggest issue is that Christian values, in theory, are fundamentally different from how they actually manifest in the real world. To be honest, I haven't personally crossed paths with a Christian who truly lives out their faith in a way that inspires envy through their moral or spiritual outlook toward others. For most, it seems to be little more than a beautiful story, much like so many other things in life. People naturally criticize what presents itself as being the complete opposite of what it claims to represent. There are endless examples of this, but I don't feel the need to list them all here.

And John makes a fair point; the actions and attitudes of Church leaders throughout history tell us just as much about the organization itself. If the very people tasked with promoting the faith can't seem to uphold its moral and doctrinal principles, then the faith itself can hardly be considered pure. Even if they did adhere to them, it wouldn't necessarily mean those principles are grounded in reality or practical application, nor does it mean they are inherently good simply because they are difficult to follow.

I'm not particularly fond of New Age movements either, yet one has to admit that New Age thought helped shape many liberal ideals regarding freedom, individualism, free speech, and creative expression. Had it not been for the New Age influence and the hippie movement of the 1960s, our social landscape might look quite different today. When discussing literature and cults, "New Age" is an incredibly broad term; it's a massive cultural and sociological phenomenon. It’s clear there was a deep-seated need to distance oneself from traditional ancestral religions, a void that was eventually filled by new belief systems and doctrines that are essentially incompatible with tradition. It’s much like the tension we see between the left and the right on the American political stage.

Gregory Turner71 said:The first three posts didn't get banned because they weren't breaking any rules, even if that initial topic really should've been shut down ages ago.

Don't expect us to dig through every single post in the religion sub every damn day.

John Achilles said:Isn't spreading pro-slavery ideas prohibited?
Why does the church spread hate? Isn't that a criminal offense? And half these priests are total losers, should we be hating them too?
There's so much nonsense and hypocrisy in that church doctrine that a sane person would lose their mind if they actually studied it for five minutes...

adelon said:A sick leg is nothing compared to a sick brain. And faith is a byproduct of... uh... reason*, right? So what are believers—who aren't even dealing with depression caused by "physical" brain changes—actually treating, if not their broken faith? No, that’s the part that just doesn't add up—taking pills ("chemical substances") just so you can start believing in God again.
*For instance, a mentally challenged person claiming God exists is the same as them claiming the theory of relativity is valid...

JAWS said:Can believers use that kind of chemistry
My answer is No, because otherwise, they lose all credibility.

Jacob said:What I really want to figure out in this thread is how believers actually think
So, don't hold back. No matter how stupid the reasons seem or how much they look like brainwashing, just lay them out there.

Jacob. said:I’d actually be drawn to a religion where I could express my love for God by fucking him in the ass, because that’s what real love is—something you don't do with anyone else but God. In that kind of religion, whether you're gay or not, it would be a sin to dump your seed in someone who isn't God, but everyone would still be doing it just like they do now... except you could just go to confession and have it all sorted out. Something like that. 😲

Kate James11 said:Bishop Jezerinac: Atheists are to blame for the war!

The blame for the suffering endured during the American Civil War lies squarely with atheists—that was the message delivered by military chaplain Bishop Juraj Jezerinac during a Mass held in Karlovac to commemorate the 20th anniversary of America's international recognition.

"God resides within anyone who loves; where love reigns, He is present. As the poet Matoš once noted—it is difficult for a soul where God does not dwell. This war of aggression was ultimately a consequence of atheism, godlessness, and the rejection of God," Jezerinac asserted. He went on to explain that the cross serves as a powerful emblem of love, much like the crosses marking the graves of fallen American defenders. Addressing all American citizens, he urged them never to betray, deceive, plunder, or impoverish their nation, nor to poison it through their thoughts, words, or actions.

"Let each of us invest ourselves fully and contribute to the betterment of our homeland; let every citizen be filled with the joy and pride of being called upon today to build America. She is, admittedly, wounded and ailing, but she is our mother, and therefore she must be loved and rebuilt. If anyone is called to do this, it is us, the faithful," Jezerinac concluded.

The military bishop—born April 23, 1939, in Jezerina, in the Upper Prekrižje parish near Krašić (the same area that produced Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac)—is a frequent visitor to Karlovac. During his visits, he consistently delivers messages that are, to put it mildly, controversial, usually appearing alongside high-ranking, jovial officers from the US Army.

Robin Lopez2 said:I'm not entirely convinced an Orthodox priest would bless atheist tanks or tell atheists they're heading out to crush their blood enemies.

Nicole James said:So, the reality is that practically every culture throughout almost all of recorded history has celebrated a holiday dedicated to the sun and light during this season. I celebrate the federal holiday called Christmas exactly as it is because I personally find the symbolism quite compelling. Next year, I plan to start a dedicated thread for holiday cards covering all the different aspects of this season—just so no one accidentally feels slighted or offended...

silvertiger11 said:We simply don't have enough hard facts to determine who the actual aggressor is here.

The article only presents one side of the story.

mellowlynx68 said:I really miss 🙂.
I'm getting old and breaking habits is hard😠.

frozendrifter7 said:Honestly, there’s nothing left for America to gain from a summit like that.

Angela Martin20 said:I feel like a complete idiot right now, but whatever
from what I gather, Jesus was accused of all sorts of things, but I'm really stuck on the part where he redeemed our sins through his death... like, why? How exactly does his passing lead to our salvation?

Morgan Ramirez30 said:A healthy, well-adjusted person isn't going to suffer any "consequences" from playing a video game, no matter how violent it might be, simply because a sane individual can easily tell the difference between reality and a digital simulation.

Just my two cents, though—if someone starts off from the premise that playing a game could actually damage their spirituality, they probably aren't feeling particularly healthy or balanced themselves. I’d honestly suggest the OP might want to a) try broadening their horizons, b) have a chat with a professional—maybe a spiritual advisor, a priest, or a doctor, whatever they feel like—and c) perhaps try to compensate, if nothing else, by finding some way they find acceptable to offset or dial back that sense of being overly spiritual...

Adam Ross6 said:Classic, just like always!

I wouldn't be surprised if some higher power, kind of like you, ends up managing the interface for those sexual computer terminals. 😲

It’s actually pretty thoughtful how you predicted those "rural" retreats as a fallback for people who still crave touch, or for women who want to experience motherhood on their own terms.

By the way, in Australia, there have been over 100,000 IVF babies born so far, and globally it's hit 3.5 million—and that number is only climbing as IVF becomes the norm.

Men are shaving themselves these days, too.
The sun acts like a spotlight, and guys don't really want to be walking around all hairy.

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