Question:
my name is mel,i'm 15, and i used to NOT believe in god....because i grew up in a rough home and had a bad childhood.I think that god is NOT a fairy tale and that if people think that he is, then that is your own opinion. We christians don't care and stick with our choices.I am a strong christian now and am proud of it! I like to bring other people to christ and love to be on fire for him. YEAH!!!!

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I am Catholic actually. I am fine with any sort of marriage. Who am I to tell anyone who to love? Oh, and just for future debates, I am not for the "turn or burn" method.

I'm a Christian and why should I tell you something other than my opinion whether you're straight, gay, or bi?

Anyway, I'm all for gay marriage. It doesn't say it's wrong in the Bible.

so since your a christian what are your views on homosexuality and mind your words because im bi.

i'm happy you've found something to believe in and that life is looking up for you!!! ^__^

-rito

I think what you were moving tword was questioning how either one of us views or believes in God more then the other. The question always comes up and I am always called an Athiest by those who don't understand. I don't believe either of us believe in God anymore or any less. I simply question the morals, integrity and validity of man made religion. I don't believe in a house of worship, self serving prayer or rules. Answers to creation are all around us, our guide is ourselves, and our answers will come when we understand these simple things.

So what you said makes sense to me, and I think it was a great way of stating/questioning God. But I don't believe I believe in God anymore then a Christian does or they believe anymore then I do. In that sense we are equal.

I was thinking about it but I feel like that religion will end up being like the others. Something I will jump from. You know, I don't think no one will say anything about my post so please answer my questions and explain what you meant when you said "I'm not saying it was valid to how I feel"

Please Billy!!!

Also, I don't think religion makes you what you are!!!

Bye n Have a nice day

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Deist or in Buddhism

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hehe, I was thinking that, but I'm the non-preachy type. It's up to you to decide what you are.

Yea, maybe the reason it sounded rather philosophical was because I am into it as much as I am into psychology and the other rather idiosyncratic things that I am into. I took a religion test once, I think it said I should be a Deist or in Buddhism so that could be in too.

I still don't see what you are saying!!!

Bye N have a nice day

no no you did, you asked everything anyone could ask all at once, and I thought it was rather philosophical sounding. I tend to be rather philosophical as well....

anyway...I am going to answer your questions...I'm just waiting to see what other people say.

Well, thanks but I don't see what is so awesome about that post. I was trying to tell something but I don't think I did a great job at saying what I wanted to say.

Bye n Have a nice day

that was awesome!

I'm not saying it was valid to how I feel, but I felt that was a really good piece of writting. I was sitting here thinking...wow Teddy is a Christian and then all of sudden you take it all away. I dunno...I just thought that was really good and thought I would tell you so!

Good for you. Are you expecting a cookie or something?

And what's up with the "1"?

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Here I am...had a miserable childhood with terrible, abusive, hateful parents. I have fallen head first from a roof and cracked my skull literally open, ingested poison, suicidal, been shot at, been stabbed, cut my leg almost in half, been hit by a car(twice), been almost killed in a car accident, electrocuted(twice), been in millions of fights over...I don't even know what over, shot in the eye with a paintball gun(can still see, no major damage)...I can't even think of anymore and I know there is.

Yet I see no evidence of Jesus or God or whatever it is you guys want us all to believe. So...how come you see it...and I don't?

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Maybe, it's true, you see only want your mind want you to see. You probably don't want to see God so he isn't there for you. Maybe God isn't something that could be seen but more felt. Maybe God is something you need to believe in to feel. Do you truly believe in God, Billy? Maybe God is a feeling you get and you feel him inside you. Have you let God in, Billy? Maybe God is everything and that's how they see him. They see him in life. Maybe your too blind to see that. Maybe you only see what is in front of you. Maybe you only see what has a touchable existence and don't see the bigger picture, Maybe you don't see God because your using your eyes and the eyes can never truly see what the mind and soul see. Maybe God was always there with you but maybe he was hidden because you probably closed your mind from him. Maybe you can't see him because he isn't real.

It seems like everyone has had a hard life one way or another and some people never see him like they do. So I don't think it matters how much you faced in life.

I don't know.

Bye n have a nice day

ok alot of you say that Jesus or God or whoever has saved you or helped you through the tough times. And now you can see God is real...ok how?

Here I am...had a miserable childhood with terrible, abusive, hateful parents. I have fallen head first from a roof and cracked my skull literally open, ingested poison, suicidal, been shot at, been stabbed, cut my leg almost in half, been hit by a car(twice), been almost killed in a car accident, electrocuted(twice), been in millions of fights over...I don't even know what over, shot in the eye with a paintball gun(can still see, no major damage)...I can't even think of anymore and I know there is.

Yet I see no evidence of Jesus or God or whatever it is you guys want us all to believe. So...how come you see it...and I don't?

Don't say that I am alive is evidence...it isn't. And yes I believe in God, just not as you would put it.

Through an experience, Jesus saved me from commiting suicide...I know exactly what you mean. And, when I debate w/ ppl here about whether or not to belive in God or in faiths, religions, etc...I still have this undesirable love for Him no matter what...and, I believe that my suffering of suicidal intentions makes me strong to not only HELP ppl on this site, but also personal friends going thru the whole bit. So, think of all YOU can do! It's odd - I'm either becoming a social counsler (for ppl w/ mentally disturbed minds) or a part of the ministry (such as a Sister of St. Fransis...yes, i'm Catholic). Neither occupation seems that different from yours

Isn't God great? lol

We were both saved by Jesus!

God Bless Mel, *~Collielvr~*

P.S. I know i've already responded here 2 other times...but, disregard my very first post on 7/4 b/c i was an athiest then *shudder* and the 2nd wasn't good enough...eh, I love Jesus like you do sweetie! lol

P.P.S. I know already that i'll take a beating for this post just b/c I love Jesus...well I'm here to tell you in advance that I really dont care what others say right now...heh!

Hey Mel, How's it goin'? i'm really glad that you got through all of that. i wish you would of told me all of this. I'm soooooo glad that we've become friends and know that u can turn to me (and God!!!!) whenever you want. love ya

its good that you turned to God!! its really nice to someone whos had a hard life...and obviously u have...make a choice like that!! GO MEL!

really?! was that true??!!!
cool.. guess your one of those lucky ones who was lead to d ryt way..
..good for you!
..but don't u get depressed sometimes when you remember it?? (sorry,, but if u dont wanna answer thats ok! =) )

God Bless You! Keep going strong!