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MineralMan

(147,334 posts)
Thu Jun 20, 2019, 01:52 PM Jun 2019

You are a filthy, sinful heathen!

I used to be like you, but then I found [name deity or religion]. Now, I am ever so much better than you, while you are still despicable in the eyes of [name deity or religion]. I'll tell you this: You'd better get right with [name deity or religion], or you're going to end up in a very bad place. Be like me. Be a believer. You can stop being a horrible, evil person. Just do as I did and follow[name deity or religion].

How to win followers to your belief system, fer shure!

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You are a filthy, sinful heathen! (Original Post) MineralMan Jun 2019 OP
so if people follow someone on Twitter... underpants Jun 2019 #1
Only if that person falsely claims to be a deity or a religion. MineralMan Jun 2019 #2
An interesting question is whether or not Jesus would consider Christians idolaters Major Nikon Jun 2019 #7
Oh, I'm all disappointed now... thought you were gonna invite me to party! n/t TygrBright Jun 2019 #3
You're welcome to all of my parties. MineralMan Jun 2019 #4
We should compare checkmarks... TygrBright Jun 2019 #5
Well, he just got rid of at least 90% of the population TlalocW Jun 2019 #6
I sorta wondered how that one got on there at all... TygrBright Jun 2019 #9
I am going to hell for 9 reasons. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2019 #8
Yes TlalocW Jun 2019 #13
Zing! Act_of_Reparation Jun 2019 #16
I can only count seven. MineralMan Jun 2019 #11
I only scored nine! struggle4progress Jun 2019 #22
I'm working on memorizing that stuff. 3Hotdogs Jun 2019 #10
Pass the collection plate again. MineralMan Jun 2019 #12
Do what I say or you will spend eternity in unfathomable pain and misery Major Nikon Jun 2019 #14
Adulterers seem to be safe. keithbvadu2 Jun 2019 #15
I remember when I was in grade school, there was a song that we sang called: Pendrench Jun 2019 #17
Look around for your answer... uriel1972 Jun 2019 #18
Hi uriel1972 - thank you for replying to my post. Pendrench Jun 2019 #19
While it's true... uriel1972 Jun 2019 #20
Hi uriel1972 - I certainly understand and respect that. Pendrench Jun 2019 #21
Sorry for your loss hurl Jun 2019 #23
Hi hurl - thank you very much for your kind words. Pendrench Jun 2019 #24

MineralMan

(147,334 posts)
2. Only if that person falsely claims to be a deity or a religion.
Thu Jun 20, 2019, 02:11 PM
Jun 2019

All such claims are false, because [name deity or religion] does not tweet.

Major Nikon

(36,899 posts)
7. An interesting question is whether or not Jesus would consider Christians idolaters
Thu Jun 20, 2019, 03:21 PM
Jun 2019

Jesus’ claim was that of the messiah, not a god. Jews do not worship the messiah as such would be considered idolatry. Christ was deified long after his death, and as a rabbi would have been bound by mosaic law.

TygrBright

(20,984 posts)
5. We should compare checkmarks...
Thu Jun 20, 2019, 02:49 PM
Jun 2019

On the "Stuff people speaking for God think God gives a rat's ass about":



Last time I counted I think I scored a thirteen.

smugly,
Bright

TlalocW

(15,612 posts)
6. Well, he just got rid of at least 90% of the population
Thu Jun 20, 2019, 03:20 PM
Jun 2019

If you consider that's about the amount covered by people who identify as democrats or as republicans. He's got democrats listed in plain view, but he's hiding republican behind the white supremacist label.

TlalocW

TygrBright

(20,984 posts)
9. I sorta wondered how that one got on there at all...
Thu Jun 20, 2019, 03:25 PM
Jun 2019

...along with the greedy preachers one.

Normally god-botherers seem to think God LIKES those things.

bewilderedly,
Bright

3Hotdogs

(13,327 posts)
10. I'm working on memorizing that stuff.
Thu Jun 20, 2019, 04:15 PM
Jun 2019

I think I can make a lot of money off of it --- scaring the shit out'a suckers.

Can you give me any more guidance? I need money fast. I'm near out of meth.

Major Nikon

(36,899 posts)
14. Do what I say or you will spend eternity in unfathomable pain and misery
Thu Jun 20, 2019, 07:19 PM
Jun 2019

However, if you comply you will spend an eternity in unfathomable bliss. Mind you all of this is conveniently unverifiable.

When an organization uses those tactics, how can someone not know they are being manipulated?

Pendrench

(1,388 posts)
17. I remember when I was in grade school, there was a song that we sang called:
Fri Jun 21, 2019, 10:05 AM
Jun 2019

"They will know we are Christians by our love"

So it seems to me that if we (who call ourselves Christians) do not show love and support to others who do not believe the same as we do, then we deserve scorn and suspicion as to the sincerity of our beliefs.

As I've posted many times before, if there is a god I believe that she/he/it cares more as to how we treat each other, especially those who are in need and those marginalized by society, rather than adherence to a particular doctrine.

Wishing all well and peace.

Tim

uriel1972

(4,261 posts)
18. Look around for your answer...
Sat Jun 22, 2019, 05:26 PM
Jun 2019

if a kind loving God created this atrocity called reality it has a different understanding of love than I do.

Pendrench

(1,388 posts)
19. Hi uriel1972 - thank you for replying to my post.
Sat Jun 22, 2019, 09:56 PM
Jun 2019

While I agree that there are many "atrocious" things in this world, I also believe that there are many wonderful, loving people.

For example, just over a week ago, my father was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer - today was his funeral.

https://www.candlelightfuneralhome.com/notices/Tom-Lynch?fbclid=IwAR2_dYifAi61VqEr8aWuR-Cr4QJSDqae1oX1kMT9Aj83IL5EWLZ0pL7igAQ

During those last days that we spent with him, he and my family were supported and comforted by countless individuals - not just family and friends, but also his doctors, the hospital staff, the nursing home staff, the hospice staff, the people at the funeral home and the cemetery, the florist, and the staff at the restaurant where we held the gathering after the burial.

So that is what I see when I look around...I see and acknowledge that there is sadness, suffering, selfishness and evil, but I also see that there is joy, comfort, selflessness, goodness and love. And hopefully that latter outweighs the former.

Thank you again for your reply - wishing you well and peace!

Tim

uriel1972

(4,261 posts)
20. While it's true...
Sun Jun 23, 2019, 05:29 AM
Jun 2019

That there is much compassion and love amidst the suffering, why is there suffering, if God is a being of infinite Love?

I am an Atheist, so I don't "believe". What I don't understand, is the mindset of those who believe that an omnipotent God, who loves us, REQUIRES us to suffer. I just don't.

Pendrench

(1,388 posts)
21. Hi uriel1972 - I certainly understand and respect that.
Sun Jun 23, 2019, 01:11 PM
Jun 2019

Thank you again for the discussion.

Wishing you well and peace.

Tim

Pendrench

(1,388 posts)
24. Hi hurl - thank you very much for your kind words.
Mon Jun 24, 2019, 08:56 PM
Jun 2019

My dad was a very devout Catholic - but I think that his greatest lesson to us (his children) was to accept people for who they are and how they treat others, not what they believe or do not believe.

It's a lesson that I try to live by and pass along to my children.

Thank you again - wishing you well and peace.

Tim

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