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[sflynt]

I was going by the way she came back at ljnana by saying "How dare you...."  That is not respectful in that type of answer to what the poster was trying to share.

I said "how dare you" because I didn't think it was respectful of HER to insinuate that because her brother lived a "wild atheist lifestyle", THAT contributed to his early demise.  Did you just skip over that part when reading it?

   I really don't think she (ljnana) was trying to say that his wild "Athiest" lifestyle was what killed him... I believe She was just trying to state that he lived a wild and crazy lifestyle that lead to his death, and he was also an athiest, that turned to God before his passing.


Edited: to fix my error! sorry for the confusion!!

[jcribb16]

Quote from: queenofnines:
How dare you say your brother died *because* he spoke of reason in the face of delusion.  Again, most atheists have real experience believing in a god, SO WE KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT with this mindset of god belief.

As for your brother, he probably caved under the pressure of knowing he was dying when he chose to accept your pal Jesus.  That is all.

Quote from: sflynt:
I really don't think she was trying to say that his wild "Athiest" lifestyle was what killed him... I believe She was just trying to state that he lived a wild and crazy lifestyle that lead to his death, and he was also an athiest, that turned to God before his passing.


I disagree.  She (qon) is twisting ljnana's words around to make her brother look delusional for seeing "reason" to accept Christ during the last few months of his life.  Even if he did "cave under pressure of knowing he was dying when he chose to accept" Jesus, at least he had reassurance of where he was going for eternity. Also notice how she is constantly mocking:  "spoke of reason in the face of delusion," "mindset of god belief," "your pal Jesus." There is no need for that.  It's really none of qon's business whether he accepted Christ or not - it was his business. Ljnana was not mocking qon when she posted what she felt was very important to her only to get "slapped in the face" so to speak.

[jordandog]

@jcribb,
I took what ljnana said in the same way sflynt did ie "I really don't think she was trying to say that his wild "Athiest" lifestyle was what killed him... I believe She was just trying to state that he lived a wild and crazy lifestyle that lead to his death, and he was also an athiest, that turned to God before his passing."

I believe you are mistaking sflynt's words as a defense of QON's reply and that is NOT what she was referring to. She was breaking down ljnana's reply about it, and not QON's. You are disagreeing with sflynt for the wrong thing here, the replies are being confused. Do you see what I am saying? If you want to say QON 'twisted' ljnana's words that is one thing, but disagreeing with sflynt about what she said should not enter into it - she is NOT talking about or addressing QON's reply to ljnana.

This has turned into complete confusion.

[sflynt]

@jcribb,
I took what ljnana said in the same way sflynt did ie "I really don't think she was trying to say that his wild "Athiest" lifestyle was what killed him... I believe She was just trying to state that he lived a wild and crazy lifestyle that lead to his death, and he was also an athiest, that turned to God before his passing."

I believe you are mistaking sflynt's words as a defense of QON's reply and that is NOT what she was referring to. She was breaking down ljnana's reply about it, and not QON's. You are disagreeing with sflynt for the wrong thing here, the replies are being confused. Do you see what I am saying? If you want to say QON 'twisted' ljnana's words that is one thing, but disagreeing with sflynt about what she said should not enter into it - she is NOT talking about or addressing QON's reply to ljnana.

This has turned into complete confusion.

@ Jcribb ~ No no, I meant I didn't think ljnana was stating that his athiest lifestyle lead to his passing. Sorry, for the confusion, (completely my fault for not being more specific when I said "she")

 Right, thats what I meant! Thank you Jordandog.

[jordandog]

You're welcome, sflynt! I know we all get confused at times and I was just trying to stop it before it went any further.

[ljNana]

Queenofnines and anyone else who flared up at the story of my brother, I had no intentions of upsetting anyone. I was just saying how wonderful that after such a troubled life with no hope to look for any of his life, he found what he Needed. And it made him very happy. More than happy. I will get to see him again, and my other brother, and my sister and my dad. Hallelujah!  
I am not trying to be dissagreeable, but you guys need to think and see if the statements are pointed at you or if they could be taken a different way before you get silly again.  

Thanks Sharmane, an jcribb.  I appreciate your responses so much!  Doesn't it feel good to say nice things to people ? Makes me feel good.  God is Love.

[ljNana]

Oh, I forgot to say, Queenofnines and your friends, I din't mean Tony died at 50 for any reason except, the habits and addictions destroyed his health.  Stop acting goofy!

[shernajwine]

If people can sit in bars getting drunk and trying to fill some kind of void with alcohol and meaningless small talk with strangers....
     Why call me stupid for being in church on Sunday morning filling my spirit with the Word of God?

You nailed it on the head - that's exactly what it is (except you cheated and replaced void with "spirit").  * Insert people thinking I'm being disrespectful *  

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If people can stand up and scream at the top of their lungs and do happy dances at a sports event when their team is winning...
     Why call me crazy for shouting with joy for what God has done for me?

Hmm...if plenty of people can have the exact same feelings about things that AREN'T god, kinda seems like said feelings are all in your head.

If people can laugh giddily because they are in love....
    Why call me ridiculous for being giddy about my first love Jesus Christ?

Because their crushes are REAL and yours is...invisible.  Undetectable.  Based on a man that may have never lived at all.

If people can hold up their hands and lighters at concerts for a song about the worldly things....
    Why call me silly for lifting my hands in worship to a wonderful God?

Again, is the strong emotional experience not A CLUE that god is all inside your head??

*sigh*

It's okay I still  you 

[jordandog]

I am not trying to be dissagreeable, but you guys need to think and see if the statements are pointed at you or if they could be taken a different way before you get silly again.
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Oh, I forgot to say, Queenofnines and your friends, I din't mean Tony died at 50 for any reason except, the habits and addictions destroyed his health.  Stop acting goofy!

And you need to stop right now in your tracks and not lump any or all of us into the 'Queenofnines and your friends' group. We think on our own and post our own ideas. I am sick and tired of the christians (good) vs the atheists/agnostics (evil). I know, goofy and silly of me to even ask for it.

[ljNana]

I'm sorry. I didn't even know who was who when I wrote that accept I had read some negative responses. I only noticed the names of the ones who had talked positive at what I said and queenofnines because her statements are so strong. I didn't notice any other names.

[shernajwine]

“I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” C.S. Lewis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmxPlCbDlZo

[sflynt]

I'm sorry. I didn't even know who was who when I wrote that accept I had read some negative responses. I only noticed the names of the ones who had talked positive at what I said and queenofnines because her statements are so strong. I didn't notice any other names.

For the record, I was trying to defend you too.

[jcribb16]

You're welcome, sflynt! I know we all get confused at times and I was just trying to stop it before it went any further.

Thanks, sflynt and jordandog!  I was only "speaking" to qon on that particular post.  I am glad you clarified it sflynt - in no way were my words directed at ljnana and her brother's choice.  It was totally to qon (and at the time your post did have me thinking it was qon you meant by she, lol) that I intended it to go to.  I appreciate you and jordandog clarifying that part of the post!!! 

ljnana:  I am very happy for your brother's decision and the relief you feel, too, to know where he will be for eternity.  Yes, it is great to be able to speak nice things to people!  You hang in there!!!!  Proverbs 3:5-6         

[mommysworld]

Good Luck with creating your new world domination or whatever you may call it.. My god's appointed prophets passed away thousands of years ago..

[sflynt]

You're welcome, sflynt! I know we all get confused at times and I was just trying to stop it before it went any further.

Thanks, sflynt and jordandog!  I was only "speaking" to qon on that particular post.  I am glad you clarified it sflynt - in no way were my words directed at ljnana and her brother's choice.  It was totally to qon (and at the time your post did have me thinking it was qon you meant by she, lol) that I intended it to go to.  I appreciate you and jordandog clarifying that part of the post!!! 

ljnana:  I am very happy for your brother's decision and the relief you feel, too, to know where he will be for eternity.  Yes, it is great to be able to speak nice things to people!  You hang in there!!!!  Proverbs 3:5-6         

 Jcribb ~ No problem! It was my fault, I should have been more specific. But I completely understand your post 100%!