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Post by Blood_Debt on Dec 16, 2004 19:30:20 GMT -5
Well, I don't think it would be possible to burn a metal cable reciever, we were in the middle of the road at the time, trying to avoid the electric wires. And cultish as it may sound, we were circling the sacrifices shaking water around it. Wearing black. A few cars came round, but reversed for some reason  |
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Post by elven dreamer on Dec 17, 2004 7:28:36 GMT -5
Hmmm. Excuse my inconsideration, but yes, it does seem rather cultish.
But who am I to speak of religion? I watched the Exorcist today. NEVER watch it, please. It is disgusting. And what was worse is the aspect of the Tempter behind it. I as a Christian was reciting the Lord's Prayer beneath my breath as the exorcism rite was performed. (~It is only a movie. It is ONLY a MOVIE!!! DAMMIT!!~) Lately my faith has been re-awoken from reading the Dan Brown books, and this was too much for me. I know it was only this afternoon, but I've decided to try and become one that God wishes us to be. I feel like a bad Christian. I don't know the Ten Commandaments, but I'm pretty sure I've broken all of them. And what's worse is I call myself a Christian and only know half of the Lord's Prayer.
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Post by Ganheim on Dec 17, 2004 9:53:37 GMT -5
I wouldn't worry if you haven't memorized the ten commandments (In fact, the interpretation of how they are arranged varies from denomination to denomination. In some, there are 3 dealing with our relationship with God and 2 with neighbors, and in others there are only 2 with God but 3 dealing with our direct relationship with our neighbors). Also, the Ten Commandments is the Law, part of the "old covenant". The law doesn't save you, the law only shows how far you are from the perfection God expects. That's why forgiveness is such an amazing thing, because despite our failings, God is still willing to wash that away and look at who we could be, rather than the failings that we currently are. That mercy is one of the reasons why thousands of Muslims converted to Christianity in 2003. As for the Lord's Prayer (called the "Desciple's Prayer" by Roman Catholics, which I think makes more sense), don't worry about it. You can't reach heaven by memorizing passages or reciting the Lord's Prayer. You get in by accepting faith. I hope that helps bolster your self-confidence somewhat. If you'd like, you could IM me and we could discuss the meaning and context of the Lord's Prayer. This would make a great thread if this was the Philosophy board on Dream and Write. |
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Post by Admin on Dec 17, 2004 14:07:40 GMT -5
For general notice: Real Life Religion/Beliefs and discussion thereof is a very sensitive topic. It is very easy to hurt people who believe different from one's own believe system. While there's nothing wrong with stating one's opinion, please be considerate enough to show respect for other religions as well. Please proceed with the caution and tolerance that the subject requires. Thank you.  |
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Post by Salmastryon on Dec 17, 2004 15:34:48 GMT -5
Ganheim is right relgion goes beyond just memorizing books and prayers. Religion after all is the incorporation of beliefs in to an organization. Most of the worlds religions, including Islam, include faith, forgiveness and mercy at their foundation. They are all very powerful things to believe in.
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Post by slizziechan on Jan 18, 2005 21:17:13 GMT -5
*gasp* Ya'll are very amusing. You've gone from (barely) talking about the hunkie elf, to theology. Wonderful. I love this thread! Ganheim is right relgion goes beyond just memorizing books and prayers. .... Most of the worlds religions, including Islam, include faith, forgiveness and mercy at their foundation. They are all very powerful things to believe in. And E-d, everyone has broken the ten commanments, they are all connected, you break one, you beak them all, in a spiritual way. The one about murder? Well, it says a few times in the Bible that just hating some one is the same as murdering them. I've believed that Jesus is my savior ever since I was about seven years old , but I don't even pretend to understand some of the things written in the Bible. It makes my brain hurt. Anyway, off topic, about the elf, what can I say? strong, a prince.... ....... *leaves statment open for additions* |
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Post by elven dreamer on Jan 20, 2005 2:45:59 GMT -5
Totally. *g* Actually, I've kinda fallen out of love with him compared to when this post was started up. *crowd gasps* I know, I know. *sighs* Isn't it terrible... I still have a poster of him on my bathroom door, though, and a LotR one on my cupboard.
But with moving to boarding school and all, I don't think I'll have much space...I'm determined to get a bottom bunk. The I can put the posters inside there...maybe my Saiyuki one on the "ceiling"? Staring up at it all night long... And I'll put Legolas at the foot of my bed. *g*
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Post by slizziechan on Jan 20, 2005 3:25:59 GMT -5
*gasp* did I hear you right? You fell out of love with Legolas?!! *gasp* how dare you! I'm going to call him up right now and have him come and get you!
*beep.beep.beep.beep.beep.beep.beep.beep*
*ring.ring*
Oiy?
Mr Legolas?
No dearie, just me, Lando.
oh, okay you'll do.
What do you have up your sleeve kiddo?
*places hand over reciver* Loud wishper: Your in for it now E-D!!
Well, you see Lando, this friend of mine.....
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Post by elven dreamer on Jan 20, 2005 3:37:44 GMT -5
Lando? Isn't he that bloke from Stars Wars...?  You know, the guy that sorta betrays the good guys to Vader and then helps them? And likes Leia? |
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Post by slizziechan on Jan 20, 2005 3:41:42 GMT -5
*hangs head* I did it again, please forgive me, its about 4 in the morning here and I've yet to fall asleep.
Lando
Orly
O'
among a few others are Orlando Blooms nick names.
Sorry about the confusion!
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Post by elven dreamer on Jan 20, 2005 3:44:00 GMT -5
Aha. And besides, would they really have phones in Middle-earth?
Oooh, I wish they did. I don't think I'd have fallen out of love with Legolas then....too many oppurtunites. And imagine all the calls our poor Prince would get from all the crazy screaming fangirls..
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Post by slizziechan on Jan 20, 2005 3:48:00 GMT -5
*snort* I can imaging.
And the poor prince would get so many, he would need some girls like us to come and rub his back after a hard days work of running from fangirls.
Poor Legolas, only to be trapped by two more.
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Post by elven dreamer on Jan 20, 2005 6:08:40 GMT -5
*g* Absolutely. Though we might be appreciated. ;D Ooh, if there ever was an occupation I'd want more.... well, there's a few, but they involve other male nonexistant characters...e.g. Gojyo.....(NO! NOT LIKE THAT!)...or some completely mundane thing, like working in physics...
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Post by Blood_Debt on Jan 20, 2005 6:20:40 GMT -5
I feel sorry for the other fangirls. Imagine, all that exausting running, and not even a piece of his shirt?
I, for one, am extremely jealous of Billy Boyd. I want to be him.
Why? He kissed five male members of the Fellowship. *wails*
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Post by elven dreamer on Jan 20, 2005 6:48:28 GMT -5
I know!] Lucky bastard. Of course, that would involve possibly kissing John Reese-Davies *grimace* or even Ian Mc Kellenr *shudder*
Gross. But at least you'd get Aragorn. That, I could live with. *g* And there'd be a 5/9 chance of getting Our Prince. In fact, 4/8, once you dis-include Aragorn.
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You know, the guy that sorta betrays the good guys to Vader and then helps them? And likes Leia?