Someone's gotta fight for God on this forum....

[Dion Necurat]

Phanari

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

In the OP's defense, however, I see where she's getting at. If a group of people were bashing, insulting, and belittling someone you deeply love and care about, you'd probably stand up and tell them off and/or attempt to correct them and/or ask them to stop saying such things. It has nothing to do with whether or not "God can defend and take care of Himself", it's more that she can't stomach reading continuous berating comments about someone she truly cares about. All in all, her intentions aren't so off-base. That's the way I see it, at least.

It matters not. When I was Christian, I saw people bash God many times however I didn't act rudely to him and claim to defend him. I also saw fellow Christians use God as a tool. That's why I don't like it when other people act like they are God's mouthpiece.

A: if you weren't fighting for your Father, then you weren't being a very good Christian.

B:God holds Grace, in case you never read the new Testiment, and therefore--since He knows what's in our hearts, He appreciates the thought and compassion behind what you say.

A) I'm sure God "appreciated" the crusades. rolleyes

B) I'm thinking about shooting kittens out of a cannon. Does he appreciate my compassion?

[Phanari]

ratrapid

Phanari

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

In the OP's defense, however, I see where she's getting at. If a group of people were bashing, insulting, and belittling someone you deeply love and care about, you'd probably stand up and tell them off and/or attempt to correct them and/or ask them to stop saying such things. It has nothing to do with whether or not "God can defend and take care of Himself", it's more that she can't stomach reading continuous berating comments about someone she truly cares about. All in all, her intentions aren't so off-base. That's the way I see it, at least.

It matters not. When I was Christian, I saw people bash God many times however I didn't act rudely to him and claim to defend him. I also saw fellow Christians use God as a tool. That's why I don't like it when other people act like they are God's mouthpiece.

A: if you weren't fighting for your Father, then you weren't being a very good Christian.

B:God holds Grace, in case you never read the new Testiment, and therefore--since He knows what's in our hearts, He appreciates the thought and compassion behind what you say.

Since when was a river of blood graceful?

Not literally graceful. God's Grace, aka: compassion is what has saved us from having to sacrifice animals to forgive our sins. Which is good because God, Himself said that the animals were never enough.

[Watagashi]

Ice-House

Phanari

It sickens me how with how much He's done for us, most take it and don't even thanks Him. Much less NOTICE it was His doing.

People who have suffered hardships in their lives tend to be athiests, understandably so, because it's difficult to accept that there is a loving deity, when they don't appear to see any signs of it.

Try to understand this aspect of the human experience, and find it in yourself to be kind to the people who have had unkindness heaped upon them.

Phanari

It's rather sad. No one in this day and age seems to believe that God has a place in our world. When, He created it, so that kinda means.............He DOES!

Theists can but hope that he/she will reveal themselves and right the wrongs, and atheists can but scoff at the idea as nonsense. Let people think as they will, and strive to be as considerate as possible when debating people who don't share a set of opinions with you. smile

You've missed the fact that many Christians know and accept many hardships in their lives, and continue to follow God. In fact, it is taught that the farther 'up the mountain' (meaning closer to God) you travel, the more alone you'll be and the greater your hardships will be. It's also been taught that the greater your hardships on Earth, the greater your reward will be in Heaven. That aside, I've known many people that have suffered through many things that no one should suffer, yet still remain at God's side. Biblically speaking, many of the Christians depicted in there suffered and were tortured many times over, yet still continued their fellowship too.

As far as the freedom and acceptance of people that believe or don't believe in something, that's all fine and great. However, when one group starts insulting and bashing the other group from thinking differently.. there's something wrong in that. You can disagree with something civilly. Childish whining and namecalling only widens the schism between the groups and produces more animosity, which is something no groups need.

[ratrapid]

Phanari

ratrapid

Phanari

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

In the OP's defense, however, I see where she's getting at. If a group of people were bashing, insulting, and belittling someone you deeply love and care about, you'd probably stand up and tell them off and/or attempt to correct them and/or ask them to stop saying such things. It has nothing to do with whether or not "God can defend and take care of Himself", it's more that she can't stomach reading continuous berating comments about someone she truly cares about. All in all, her intentions aren't so off-base. That's the way I see it, at least.

It matters not. When I was Christian, I saw people bash God many times however I didn't act rudely to him and claim to defend him. I also saw fellow Christians use God as a tool. That's why I don't like it when other people act like they are God's mouthpiece.

A: if you weren't fighting for your Father, then you weren't being a very good Christian.

B:God holds Grace, in case you never read the new Testiment, and therefore--since He knows what's in our hearts, He appreciates the thought and compassion behind what you say.

Since when was a river of blood graceful?

Not literally graceful. God's Grace, aka: compassion is what has saved us from having to sacrifice animals to forgive our sins. Which is good because God, Himself said that the animals were never enough.

The bible rapes too many words. "Mercy" now means "vendetta".

[Neferet -House of Night-]

Watagashi

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

In the OP's defense, however, I see where she's getting at. If a group of people were bashing, insulting, and belittling someone you deeply love and care about, you'd probably stand up and tell them off and/or attempt to correct them and/or ask them to stop saying such things. It has nothing to do with whether or not "God can defend and take care of Himself", it's more that she can't stomach reading continuous berating comments about someone she truly cares about. All in all, her intentions aren't so off-base. That's the way I see it, at least.

It matters not. When I was Christian, I saw people bash God many times however I didn't act rudely to him and claim to defend him. I also saw fellow Christians use God as a tool. That's why I don't like it when other people act like they are God's mouthpiece.

As Christians, we do have the responsibility to be representatives of God and His works. And how are Christians to teach and spread the word without voicing from what God has already said?

If I recall, in Mark 11:15-17 notes how Jesus came into one of the temples to find men selling offerings. This was against God's teachings and an insult unto Him and the faith, so Jesus marched in there and corrected them. It's the one time in the Bible where you actually see Jesus angry. He defended God, His word, and His temple in doing so:

Mark 11:15-17 King James Version

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the
tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold
doves, And said unto them, "It is written, My house shall be
called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of
thieves!"

Defending God, His word, His temple, and the way of His teachings... I don't see anything wrong with that. As with any action, there's a proper and improper way of doing this. But the intent of defending that which is sacred onto you itself is not wrong in the least.

It's between God and the person in question. Spirituality and believing in God or many Gods is a personal battle. Outside forces need not get involved. There should not be a third person involved in the conversion of another person. It isn't a 3 way conversation.

Also, KJV isn't a good version to use. Since the KJV actually adds onto the Bible whereas NIV takes away the added stuff. And NIV is better to understand.

Again, show where Jesus ever forced the idea of God on someone. Last I checked, he merely talked to people and let the decision be up to them instead of saying "Convert or burn in hell".

[Watagashi]

Dion Necurat

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

Phanari

-xXLady RaiXx-

Provide Chapter and Verse. This is the ED. You make a claim you back it up. The Burden of Proof is on you.

That's info that's known to all who have even cracked a Bible open. But if you need it, one moment.

If you need help, it's Mark 1:17

Jesus was recruiting a couple of fishermen to be His disciples. It is a more commonly known verse, as it's often taught in Sunday School, Youth, and Sunday morning sermons... Of course, it's not well-known enough for most non-believers to know, as Noah and Moses are. ^^;;;;

Mark 1:17 King James Version

And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.

I went to CCD classes for 2 years and didn't do that.

But they were fishermen. Their job was to fish. That's how they got paid.

She's not a fisherman. She's just a child. neutral

Metaphor.

What Dion said. Being a 'fisher of men' is to testify to others in hopes that they too will follow God. *hopes I worded that right*

[Phanari]

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

In the OP's defense, however, I see where she's getting at. If a group of people were bashing, insulting, and belittling someone you deeply love and care about, you'd probably stand up and tell them off and/or attempt to correct them and/or ask them to stop saying such things. It has nothing to do with whether or not "God can defend and take care of Himself", it's more that she can't stomach reading continuous berating comments about someone she truly cares about. All in all, her intentions aren't so off-base. That's the way I see it, at least.

It matters not. When I was Christian, I saw people bash God many times however I didn't act rudely to him and claim to defend him. I also saw fellow Christians use God as a tool. That's why I don't like it when other people act like they are God's mouthpiece.

As Christians, we do have the responsibility to be representatives of God and His works. And how are Christians to teach and spread the word without voicing from what God has already said?

If I recall, in Mark 11:15-17 notes how Jesus came into one of the temples to find men selling offerings. This was against God's teachings and an insult unto Him and the faith, so Jesus marched in there and corrected them. It's the one time in the Bible where you actually see Jesus angry. He defended God, His word, and His temple in doing so:

Mark 11:15-17 King James Version

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the
tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold
doves, And said unto them, "It is written, My house shall be
called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of
thieves!"

Defending God, His word, His temple, and the way of His teachings... I don't see anything wrong with that. As with any action, there's a proper and improper way of doing this. But the intent of defending that which is sacred onto you itself is not wrong in the least.

It's between God and the person in question. Spirituality and believing in God or many Gods is a personal battle. Outside forces need not get involved. There should not be a third person involved in the conversion of another person. It isn't a 3 way conversation.

Also, KJV isn't a good version to use. Since the KJV actually adds onto the Bible whereas NIV takes away the added stuff. And NIV is better to understand.

Again, show where Jesus ever forced the idea of God on someone. Last I checked, he merely talked to people and let the decision be up to them instead of saying "Convert or burn in hell".

That last part is true. He did only talk to others, but that's Jesus. Not us. He told US to go out and give His Word to others.

[Neferet -House of Night-]

Phanari

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

In the OP's defense, however, I see where she's getting at. If a group of people were bashing, insulting, and belittling someone you deeply love and care about, you'd probably stand up and tell them off and/or attempt to correct them and/or ask them to stop saying such things. It has nothing to do with whether or not "God can defend and take care of Himself", it's more that she can't stomach reading continuous berating comments about someone she truly cares about. All in all, her intentions aren't so off-base. That's the way I see it, at least.

It matters not. When I was Christian, I saw people bash God many times however I didn't act rudely to him and claim to defend him. I also saw fellow Christians use God as a tool. That's why I don't like it when other people act like they are God's mouthpiece.

A: if you weren't fighting for your Father, then you weren't being a very good Christian.

B:God holds Grace, in case you never read the new Testiment, and therefore--since He knows what's in our hearts, He appreciates the thought and compassion behind what you say.

Excuse you? It seems you've forgotten Matthew 7:1-2. :3 Look over your Bible Miss Priss and choose your words carefully. :3

Also, (knowing that verse will come and bite me in the a**) there is a verse in the Bible that states you will know a Christian by their fruits. And your fruits are quit rotten and they smell bad..

[Neferet -House of Night-]

Phanari

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

In the OP's defense, however, I see where she's getting at. If a group of people were bashing, insulting, and belittling someone you deeply love and care about, you'd probably stand up and tell them off and/or attempt to correct them and/or ask them to stop saying such things. It has nothing to do with whether or not "God can defend and take care of Himself", it's more that she can't stomach reading continuous berating comments about someone she truly cares about. All in all, her intentions aren't so off-base. That's the way I see it, at least.

It matters not. When I was Christian, I saw people bash God many times however I didn't act rudely to him and claim to defend him. I also saw fellow Christians use God as a tool. That's why I don't like it when other people act like they are God's mouthpiece.

As Christians, we do have the responsibility to be representatives of God and His works. And how are Christians to teach and spread the word without voicing from what God has already said?

If I recall, in Mark 11:15-17 notes how Jesus came into one of the temples to find men selling offerings. This was against God's teachings and an insult unto Him and the faith, so Jesus marched in there and corrected them. It's the one time in the Bible where you actually see Jesus angry. He defended God, His word, and His temple in doing so:

Mark 11:15-17 King James Version

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the
tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold
doves, And said unto them, "It is written, My house shall be
called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of
thieves!"

Defending God, His word, His temple, and the way of His teachings... I don't see anything wrong with that. As with any action, there's a proper and improper way of doing this. But the intent of defending that which is sacred onto you itself is not wrong in the least.

It's between God and the person in question. Spirituality and believing in God or many Gods is a personal battle. Outside forces need not get involved. There should not be a third person involved in the conversion of another person. It isn't a 3 way conversation.

Also, KJV isn't a good version to use. Since the KJV actually adds onto the Bible whereas NIV takes away the added stuff. And NIV is better to understand.

Again, show where Jesus ever forced the idea of God on someone. Last I checked, he merely talked to people and let the decision be up to them instead of saying "Convert or burn in hell".

That last part is true. He did only talk to others, but that's Jesus. Not us. He told US to go out and give His Word to others.

But we are to follow his example. Are we not? Thus the title of Christian, which means Like Christ. Doesn't that make Jesus a hypocrite?

[ratrapid]

Phanari

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

In the OP's defense, however, I see where she's getting at. If a group of people were bashing, insulting, and belittling someone you deeply love and care about, you'd probably stand up and tell them off and/or attempt to correct them and/or ask them to stop saying such things. It has nothing to do with whether or not "God can defend and take care of Himself", it's more that she can't stomach reading continuous berating comments about someone she truly cares about. All in all, her intentions aren't so off-base. That's the way I see it, at least.

It matters not. When I was Christian, I saw people bash God many times however I didn't act rudely to him and claim to defend him. I also saw fellow Christians use God as a tool. That's why I don't like it when other people act like they are God's mouthpiece.

As Christians, we do have the responsibility to be representatives of God and His works. And how are Christians to teach and spread the word without voicing from what God has already said?

If I recall, in Mark 11:15-17 notes how Jesus came into one of the temples to find men selling offerings. This was against God's teachings and an insult unto Him and the faith, so Jesus marched in there and corrected them. It's the one time in the Bible where you actually see Jesus angry. He defended God, His word, and His temple in doing so:

Mark 11:15-17 King James Version

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the
tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold
doves, And said unto them, "It is written, My house shall be
called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of
thieves!"

Defending God, His word, His temple, and the way of His teachings... I don't see anything wrong with that. As with any action, there's a proper and improper way of doing this. But the intent of defending that which is sacred onto you itself is not wrong in the least.

It's between God and the person in question. Spirituality and believing in God or many Gods is a personal battle. Outside forces need not get involved. There should not be a third person involved in the conversion of another person. It isn't a 3 way conversation.

Also, KJV isn't a good version to use. Since the KJV actually adds onto the Bible whereas NIV takes away the added stuff. And NIV is better to understand.

Again, show where Jesus ever forced the idea of God on someone. Last I checked, he merely talked to people and let the decision be up to them instead of saying "Convert or burn in hell".

That last part is true. He did only talk to others, but that's Jesus. Not us. He told US to go out and give His Word to others.

Ah me, that explains all of America's wars in the East/Middle East.

[Neferet -House of Night-]

Watagashi

Dion Necurat

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

Phanari

That's info that's known to all who have even cracked a Bible open. But if you need it, one moment.

If you need help, it's Mark 1:17

Jesus was recruiting a couple of fishermen to be His disciples. It is a more commonly known verse, as it's often taught in Sunday School, Youth, and Sunday morning sermons... Of course, it's not well-known enough for most non-believers to know, as Noah and Moses are. ^^;;;;

Mark 1:17 King James Version

And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.

I went to CCD classes for 2 years and didn't do that.

But they were fishermen. Their job was to fish. That's how they got paid.

She's not a fisherman. She's just a child. neutral

Metaphor.

What Dion said. Being a 'fisher of men' is to testify to others in hopes that they too will follow God. *hopes I worded that right*

In other words, the Bible is open to interpretation and you shouldn't take the Bible literally.

[Dion Necurat]

Phanari

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

In the OP's defense, however, I see where she's getting at. If a group of people were bashing, insulting, and belittling someone you deeply love and care about, you'd probably stand up and tell them off and/or attempt to correct them and/or ask them to stop saying such things. It has nothing to do with whether or not "God can defend and take care of Himself", it's more that she can't stomach reading continuous berating comments about someone she truly cares about. All in all, her intentions aren't so off-base. That's the way I see it, at least.

It matters not. When I was Christian, I saw people bash God many times however I didn't act rudely to him and claim to defend him. I also saw fellow Christians use God as a tool. That's why I don't like it when other people act like they are God's mouthpiece.

As Christians, we do have the responsibility to be representatives of God and His works. And how are Christians to teach and spread the word without voicing from what God has already said?

If I recall, in Mark 11:15-17 notes how Jesus came into one of the temples to find men selling offerings. This was against God's teachings and an insult unto Him and the faith, so Jesus marched in there and corrected them. It's the one time in the Bible where you actually see Jesus angry. He defended God, His word, and His temple in doing so:

Mark 11:15-17 King James Version

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the
tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold
doves, And said unto them, "It is written, My house shall be
called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of
thieves!"

Defending God, His word, His temple, and the way of His teachings... I don't see anything wrong with that. As with any action, there's a proper and improper way of doing this. But the intent of defending that which is sacred onto you itself is not wrong in the least.

It's between God and the person in question. Spirituality and believing in God or many Gods is a personal battle. Outside forces need not get involved. There should not be a third person involved in the conversion of another person. It isn't a 3 way conversation.

Also, KJV isn't a good version to use. Since the KJV actually adds onto the Bible whereas NIV takes away the added stuff. And NIV is better to understand.

Again, show where Jesus ever forced the idea of God on someone. Last I checked, he merely talked to people and let the decision be up to them instead of saying "Convert or burn in hell".

That last part is true. He did only talk to others, but that's Jesus. Not us. He told US to go out and give His Word to others.

By following in his example, which also means not forcing belief onto people like you are doing.

Stop giving us a bad name.

[Watagashi]

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

In the OP's defense, however, I see where she's getting at. If a group of people were bashing, insulting, and belittling someone you deeply love and care about, you'd probably stand up and tell them off and/or attempt to correct them and/or ask them to stop saying such things. It has nothing to do with whether or not "God can defend and take care of Himself", it's more that she can't stomach reading continuous berating comments about someone she truly cares about. All in all, her intentions aren't so off-base. That's the way I see it, at least.

It matters not. When I was Christian, I saw people bash God many times however I didn't act rudely to him and claim to defend him. I also saw fellow Christians use God as a tool. That's why I don't like it when other people act like they are God's mouthpiece.

As Christians, we do have the responsibility to be representatives of God and His works. And how are Christians to teach and spread the word without voicing from what God has already said?

If I recall, in Mark 11:15-17 notes how Jesus came into one of the temples to find men selling offerings. This was against God's teachings and an insult unto Him and the faith, so Jesus marched in there and corrected them. It's the one time in the Bible where you actually see Jesus angry. He defended God, His word, and His temple in doing so:

Mark 11:15-17 King James Version

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the
tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold
doves, And said unto them, "It is written, My house shall be
called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of
thieves!"

Defending God, His word, His temple, and the way of His teachings... I don't see anything wrong with that. As with any action, there's a proper and improper way of doing this. But the intent of defending that which is sacred onto you itself is not wrong in the least.

It's between God and the person in question. Spirituality and believing in God or many Gods is a personal battle. Outside forces need not get involved. There should not be a third person involved in the conversion of another person. It isn't a 3 way conversation.

Also, KJV isn't a good version to use. Since the KJV actually adds onto the Bible whereas NIV takes away the added stuff. And NIV is better to understand.

Again, show where Jesus ever forced the idea of God on someone. Last I checked, he merely talked to people and let the decision be up to them instead of saying "Convert or burn in hell".

I don't understand the first paragraph. Is that refering to being a representative to God? While it's a personal relationship, it should be shown both inside and out. For nonbelievers, if they look at a Christian and seeing their behavior is no different or worse from any other person, then they most likely would think "what's so special about it?" or "what's the point?" or "being Christian is no different", etc. If you truly undergo a change because of God, you're bound to show it. If you show it, people would see, and a few might begin to wonder what brought about that change, or what was so special to make such an effect. You're supposed to be a living testimony as to what God does and who God is. Your relationship is between you and Him, yes. But how can one claim they've been saved and changed by God if they undergo no change in their daily life?

*shrugs* There was a Bible study on the differences between KJV and NKJV. They noted differences, but never said the reason why it was so. But fine, I'll use NKJV from now on. As a note, though: I referenced those verses on a site that shows each version written of that verse. It was basically the same thing, so rest assured. ^^;;


WHERE did you get the idea that I ever insinuated Jesus FORCED these ideas on anyone? Of course Jesus never did that, nor is it acceptable in any way. I'm talking about defending one's belief and the teachings behind it, not forcing these said beliefs on anyone. o.o People have been insulting and bashing Christians, Christianity, God, and Jesus since I don't know when on ED, and this girl was bold enough to post a thread in defense of these insults. I'm saying there's nothing wrong with THAT. She's not forcing anyone to believe in anything, I don't think. If she is, then yes, she's doing something wrong. If she did this because she just wants people to - believer or nonbeliever - be respectful of that which she is passionate about, then that's fine.

[AsuraSyn]

Your god needs you to defend him?
...on the internet?!
...
Pretty much sums up the whole religion right there, now doesn't it?

[Watagashi]

Phanari

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

-xXLady RaiXx-

Watagashi

In the OP's defense, however, I see where she's getting at. If a group of people were bashing, insulting, and belittling someone you deeply love and care about, you'd probably stand up and tell them off and/or attempt to correct them and/or ask them to stop saying such things. It has nothing to do with whether or not "God can defend and take care of Himself", it's more that she can't stomach reading continuous berating comments about someone she truly cares about. All in all, her intentions aren't so off-base. That's the way I see it, at least.

It matters not. When I was Christian, I saw people bash God many times however I didn't act rudely to him and claim to defend him. I also saw fellow Christians use God as a tool. That's why I don't like it when other people act like they are God's mouthpiece.

As Christians, we do have the responsibility to be representatives of God and His works. And how are Christians to teach and spread the word without voicing from what God has already said?

If I recall, in Mark 11:15-17 notes how Jesus came into one of the temples to find men selling offerings. This was against God's teachings and an insult unto Him and the faith, so Jesus marched in there and corrected them. It's the one time in the Bible where you actually see Jesus angry. He defended God, His word, and His temple in doing so:

Mark 11:15-17 King James Version

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the
tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold
doves, And said unto them, "It is written, My house shall be
called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of
thieves!"

Defending God, His word, His temple, and the way of His teachings... I don't see anything wrong with that. As with any action, there's a proper and improper way of doing this. But the intent of defending that which is sacred onto you itself is not wrong in the least.

It's between God and the person in question. Spirituality and believing in God or many Gods is a personal battle. Outside forces need not get involved. There should not be a third person involved in the conversion of another person. It isn't a 3 way conversation.

Also, KJV isn't a good version to use. Since the KJV actually adds onto the Bible whereas NIV takes away the added stuff. And NIV is better to understand.

Again, show where Jesus ever forced the idea of God on someone. Last I checked, he merely talked to people and let the decision be up to them instead of saying "Convert or burn in hell".

That last part is true. He did only talk to others, but that's Jesus. Not us. He told US to go out and give His Word to others.

*shakes head* No, we are to follow by Christ's example. Jesus taught and spread the word to those willing to listen, as should we. Forcing anything on anyone will only drive people away, thus giving the opposite effect of what you're trying to accomplish. You can ask many EDers here, and they'll say that those who force their believes on others is one of the very reasons why they hate us Christian so much.


Also, as a note (take no offense by this please), when debating about God, Christianity, and the Bible, NEVER state anything unless you're at least 100% sure that it's true. Stating things that may or may not be wrong does MUCH more harm than good, and - if you're unsure about something - state that you THINK this MAY be right, but not sure.

Just wanting to let you know this for the future. >.>