hey kool

hhhmmmm do i have a relationship with jesus????

yes i think i do. i think he was pretty darn smart and a good teacher but then again so was mohamed and moses. I see the bible as a life manual (operating instructions) to teach you how to live and it has some great stories in it.

I just want nothing to do with the church...
all my lifei was taught one thing ... then as i grew older the church taught another thing and then older and another thing...
no wonder people are confused about religion.
no offence but the most hypocritical place i've ever been has been a church. not the church persay but the flock.

I agree #1 a house full of Hypocrites

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Notice the Topic says 'relationship' and not "Health Relationship".

Mmmmm .

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I got a email this morning from a member of D.S. He addressed me as hi Sexy now the only picture I have on this is my little stick man....hmmm is he like turned on by that??? is that sexy...I wonder..lol

mominator: Actually, I agree with you--you are so right about the church. I guess there is strength in numbers and a church is a good place to go to to feel the love of Christ. But I too have experienced the duplicitiousness and hypocricy of the church, which preaches tolerance and, in the same breath, chastises other religions for not being the TRUE one. Yes, I too view church as something to be taken in moderation. I also have a problem with many Christians, who, as soon as service is over, literally step over each other to run out to their cars and skid out of there, fight over each other to get in line first at the food line...well, they may be "Christians", but they're still human, and humanity, sadly, seems to be a "me first" survival thing. Well, let's not try to be like that OURSELVES, shall we? Good posts, you guys. I'm here for ya.

Well I was always told the church is in you. People go to church for spiritual growth. To learn more about the bible and what is gonna happen and what your supposed to be doing. I don't go to church but I believe and the lord is in my heart I pray almost every night and talk to him like a father. The lord knows I cuss and do things I shouldn't we all do that is why he is a forgiving god. So being a hypocrite is forgivable he didn't die just for his health it was for us.

WHEW (wipes brow) i was hopeing i wasn't gonna get lambasted for that one. glad to see there aren't as many sheep here as i thought.

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"Every man is a Temple"

... meaning everyone has their own counsel.

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Also I don't judge people on their relig. It's their choice who is to say who right or wrong. U can think and believe what u want I just hope I'm right ya know. I cling to relig because it gives me peace when I'm scared or hurting. Those are my main purposes for it and when I receive something good like a blessing I give credit to god not luck.

wannabe: I love you. Your husband is a lucky man.

Just curious. Are you cold in this picture, or is the cloth wrapped around your head an expression of Islam? I'm cool with the Islamic faith, I'm just curious...

kool
uuummm thats a little girl in a towel

yeah that's my beautiful daughter and we at the pool this is me in he pic right here.

aaaawwww little kid kisses are the best

hat is so funny I lmao kool u need glasses baby!!!

I have one and I find it strong. I went to a Catholic school for grade school and high school. This laid my foundation in religion. It did not get me where I am now. I am not a bible thumper per say but I have a strong faith. I don't judge others on their beliefs. My wife is exploring Buddhism right now and if it is for her more power to her.

On the subject of Church's. It really depends on the Church and the people who attend. I was lucky enough to find a small nondemominational Christian church and that is where I attend now. Catholic was not for me. When I go to my Church it really is a family atmosphere. People don't just me there and I come with tattoos and piercings. I am treated the same as the person who has been going there 5 years or more. I talk to my pastor regularly about things. It just takes finding the right place to worship at.

Church will not give you a relationship with God. Only a you yourself can. Same goes with any religion though.

People looking at me and how I dress, act and look would never take me for a religious person. I can honestly say my relationship with God has carried me through ALOT in my life.