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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 8:52:47 GMT -5
Not really. I have a church I've attended regularly for the past year-and-a-half. I just feel as though I'm not getting all that I should be, spiritually. I love the people and the spirit of my church and I will always hold them dear to my heart, but I feel like the messages have become repetitive (and perhaps it's just because I've studied them so much, lol) and, perhaps, too politicized. I'd feel more comfortable in a church that puts more emphasis on theology and philosophy (at the risk of sounding pretentious, I'm more of an intellectual than an emotional being; I need constant stimulation and conversation to keep me from boredom or disinterest). Having read up on this church (and having been matched with Presbyterianism in the denomination quiz every time), I feel confident that it's more of what I need. Prayers that it goes well. I'm going to speak with the pastor after the service to make sure we're in doctrinal agreement. A "high church" denomination (like Presbys) would work well for you if you're more intellectual. They go more into the specific mechanics of theology and such.So I've heard, haha. Didn't mean to sound smarty-pantsy (I'm really not); I'm just more of a thinker than an emoter. I sometimes feel awkward during worship -- everyone gets so into it, and I'm just there like... praying silently. Lol.
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Post by Splintercat on Oct 9, 2016 12:32:36 GMT -5
I've always had a big struggle with worship, because I never want to sing along and lift my hands and etc. I just wanna stand there and, like you said, Jess, pray internally. I'm just not sure whether it's out of a sinful uncomfortableness at doing it when other people are around, or if it's just how I am.
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Oct 9, 2016 13:18:32 GMT -5
Yo, same. I've never been very emotional with religion-- similarly to Jess, I'm more into the theoretical parts of Christianity, my mind needs to be sated more than my heart. I always feel awkward whenever I'm at one of the youth group rallies and people start holding their hands up and swaying. Much like y'all, I'm more of an internal prayer than external. I don't express my praying outwardly except for the usual clasped hands.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 13:24:17 GMT -5
same here. most people are surprised about how religious i am, mostly because i am just more internally prayerful than i am externally prayerful.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 14:59:35 GMT -5
I'm more internally prayerful as well, but I tend to be a mix of heart and mind. Like if I'm not feeling God's presence, it makes me wonder if I'm doing something wrong or if I'm just not close to Him. But then I also like the theological part of it as well.
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Post by Splintercat on Oct 9, 2016 16:59:29 GMT -5
Thoughts on the new "Jesus Always"? I'm reading a sample of it now, and one thing that strikes me is the fact that Jesus still sounds oddly like a 21st-century woman. The whole "Jesus never changes" thing in the Bible was just a prank, bro, I guess.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 17:07:05 GMT -5
Haven't read it but by the sounds of that it sounds like some sort of christian feminist propaganda lol
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#add8e6
Name Colour
*Ravenpaw*
Warrior Fanatic
*reads books in a corner*
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Post by *Ravenpaw* on Oct 9, 2016 17:11:36 GMT -5
Gotta love that propaganda. xD
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Post by Splintercat on Oct 9, 2016 18:43:43 GMT -5
Hey guys let's hop on the current OTD fad. Describe your favorite Bible story badly.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 18:55:54 GMT -5
The only thing I know about Jesus Always is that, on Friday, some woman brought in a copy to LifeWay requesting an exchange because the entire book had been printed upside down. Omen?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 20:18:32 GMT -5
that seriously happened??? xDDD couldn't she just turn the book over and read it that way? xDD
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Post by The Green Writer on Oct 9, 2016 20:23:50 GMT -5
Boom, I here for a bit
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 22:06:30 GMT -5
Ok so question do any of you have tattoos? And if so, how were your parents with the revelation? I really REALLY want to get the ones I have designed, but my mom is not so thrilled. She said that it doesn't matter to her but I can tell otherwise. She doesn't inherently have problems with them but I think it's just surprising to her? I want to honor them and respect their opinions but I also really want to get these tattoos.... Thoughts?
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Oct 9, 2016 22:46:30 GMT -5
I hear this a lot: wait awhile before getting the tattoo you want. Like at least a year. If you still want the same tattoo after that, you should be fine. It's a test to make sure it's not a whim and you won't change your mind (too late) later on.
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Oct 9, 2016 22:48:02 GMT -5
Hey guys let's hop on the current OTD fad. Describe your favorite Bible story badly. jesus created the original party trick
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Asexual
#ca55a0
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Rανєη'ѕ ƑƖιgнт
Rebel Queen
Art by Nicoletta Baldari
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Post by Rανєη'ѕ ƑƖιgнт on Oct 9, 2016 23:33:49 GMT -5
Hey guys let's hop on the current OTD fad. Describe your favorite Bible story badly. A king gets a new wife after he gets rid of another; stuff goes down.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 23:35:49 GMT -5
This Mother Put Her INFANT SON In A BASKET And Threw Him In The RIVER --> What happens next will shock you!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 23:43:56 GMT -5
I hear this a lot: wait awhile before getting the tattoo you want. Like at least a year. If you still want the same tattoo after that, you should be fine. It's a test to make sure it's not a whim and you won't change your mind (too late) later on. It's already been a year and I still want it xD
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Post by Splintercat on Oct 10, 2016 0:10:24 GMT -5
This man just found out that his fianceé is pregnant- and he's not the father! What happens next will shock you!
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Post by FrozenFlashDrive on Oct 10, 2016 6:50:34 GMT -5
Paranoid man builds a boat during rain, he and his family are the lone survivors of the world's largest hurricane
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Post by Saint Ambrosef on Oct 10, 2016 12:41:53 GMT -5
Shocking footage found: midget attacks giant with slingshot!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 12:53:38 GMT -5
Guy disappears randomly after talking to another guy in a chariot about the Gospel.
Hello, everyone.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 12:54:57 GMT -5
Local carpenter's son causes delight, shock, and anger among the people. He claims that he is the 'Son of God'. Many people believe him; however, some other people doubt and accuse him of Blasphemy. More tonight at 8.
this turned into a news report... idky
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Post by FrozenFlashDrive on Oct 10, 2016 12:55:14 GMT -5
Giant fish vomits religious man after presumed dead
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 14:26:39 GMT -5
Lol this is great XD
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 14:34:47 GMT -5
Guys, be praying for BrackenfurFan/Salt. This was just posted about 12 minutes ago (TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE MENTION). I won't talk about what it says on here for the sake of those easily triggered, but please read the post if you are able to.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 14:40:35 GMT -5
Oh my gosh I'll have to go and read it, I will pray.
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Post by Dreamers Delight on Oct 10, 2016 15:18:16 GMT -5
I'll be praying for them all. I hope she makes it.
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Post by Splintercat on Oct 10, 2016 18:01:06 GMT -5
Holy crap. Salt. Will pray. Keep praying, you guys.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 18:13:09 GMT -5
Getting some friends to pray as well. This is so upsetting :/
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