WordPress.com Forums » Topic: For all serious followers of Jesus Christ http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ WordPress.com Forums » Topic: For all serious followers of Jesus Christ en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:09:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.1-alpha-2539 jessielansdel on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ/page/2#post-961162 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:31:15 +0000 jessielansdel 961162@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @TT. Beautifully put and I couldn't agree more. I'm not a born again Christian or even a traditionally practicing one; but I do have my beliefs, and the way I see it Jesus taught love and compassion and forgiveness. And this meant ALL of humanity, not just a chosen few.

]]> timethief on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ/page/2#post-961102 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:12:40 +0000 timethief 961102@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ is there any historical record attributed to Jesus teaching his followers to start multiple book believing sects that mirror the legalistitic attitudes and reprehensible behaviors of those he is recorded as calling hypocrites ie. the Sadducees and Pharisees?

If so then after being brainwashed from birth, indoctrinated and graduating from not one but two bible colleges and from University, I can't find that teaching attributed to Jesus in the New Testment books.

One would assume that serious followers Jesus would adhere to his teachings wouldn't they? Because when they don't they are clanging cymbals. And just what were those teachings? Jesus taught his followers ancient wisdom.

dana = authentic generosity (charitable giving of the self and sharing of possessions, donation)

metta = selfless love and good will toward all beings (loving kindness)

karuna = compassion (respect, acceptance, forgiveness)

mudita = altruistic joy filled with peace and contentment (appreciative joy at the success and good fortune of others)

sila = self discipline -abstaining from physical and vocal actions that cause harm to oneself and others

uppekka = equanimity (an inclusive state of open mind free of attachment, aversion, bigotry, craving, ignorance and intolerance)

Those universals are the essence of teachings of both Buddha and of Jesus. They are also found in other traditions as well.

]]> jessielansdel on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ/page/2#post-961093 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:03:35 +0000 jessielansdel 961093@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @TT. *Loud Applause*.

]]> messymusings05 on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ/page/2#post-961074 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:36:03 +0000 messymusings05 961074@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @ momfog- Well said!

]]> hnsaifi on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ/page/2#post-956972 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:39:33 +0000 hnsaifi 956972@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @Jessie
I'll never fight for the rights of gays, nor to support them get right. I'm just opposing the penalties. BTW there's not OP in this thread so leave it alone so that is should lost in the forum sea.

]]> jessielansdel on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ/page/2#post-956775 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:42:55 +0000 jessielansdel 956775@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Yes, I was thinking exactly the same thing. Load the gun and wait for others to fire the bullets.

]]> tltcl on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ/page/2#post-956715 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:46:05 +0000 tltcl 956715@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Isn't it strange that after 3 days, the original poster cal4u hasn't made a single comment?

]]> jessielansdel on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ/page/2#post-956449 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:51:27 +0000 jessielansdel 956449@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I am a Christian actually. But, I do NOT pick and choose which parts of the Bible I choose to believe or quote at others. My religion and beliefs are private and I would NOT presume to try and force my beliefs t onto others. I do not consider myself rude OR disrespectful but some of these fundamentalist groups are horrendously nasty to anyone who does not agree with their doctrine.

]]> momfog on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-956380 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:23:57 +0000 momfog 956380@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @timethief All I'm saying is that I don't understand why non-Christians (whether they are part of the ecumenical movement or not) go to threads like these, belittle people, call them names, and get so angry and hateful and in the next breath call them "haters" and say that people shouldn't acknowledge them. It makes absolutely no sense.

This isn't the first thread like this. Someone mentions the word, "Christian" or "Jesus" and common decency and manners go out the window. I would never go to a thread clearly stating it is for Buddhists, call them names and throw a Jesus quote in their face. That would be rude and very disrespectful. That thread is clearly not meant for me and I have no interest in offending or belittling anyone for their religious beliefs, whether I agree with them or not.

I like you, Timethief. I always have. I think you're a wonderful person and very passionate about your beliefs. I admire that. I hope we can still be civil to one another.

]]> metan1 on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-956308 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 03:16:11 +0000 metan1 956308@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ *clap clap*

]]> timethief on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-956284 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:40:09 +0000 timethief 956284@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @momfog
I am not now nor have I ever been a member of the ecumenical movement but I did find the thread title and content of the OP to be offensive. People who have the gall to call themselves "serious followers of Jesus Christ", who have the temerity to post threads like this one wherein they are clearly attacking other Christians open the door to scorn and mockery. They aren't living up to the commandment to love those who they perceive to be their enemies. Those who appear to have planks protruding from their eyes, who clang like cymbals on public forums like this one cannot be walking in the spirit . They may be full of it (brainwashing and indoctrination) but they aren't full of love, and that means they have yet to be spiritually reborn.

]]> ardpete on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-956210 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:17:44 +0000 ardpete 956210@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I know what I'd do with a lesbian...

Just sayin'

]]> jessielansdel on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-955430 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:37:22 +0000 jessielansdel 955430@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @amnagiliani. It comes from long practice my dear. It's an art form we veterans of WP have perfected over the years. :)

]]> jessielansdel on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-955426 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:29:48 +0000 jessielansdel 955426@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @Hnsaifi. Oh believe me I know all to well what those barbarians do to young men who are gay. In the West, we use cranes to build and create, in those countries they hang poor men and boys from them for who they choose to love. Some of those kids are only 16. it breaks my heart to see those images and we (supporters of LGBTQ rights) are fighting hard to stop it.

]]> hnsaifi on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-955417 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:10:39 +0000 hnsaifi 955417@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @Jessie
Do you know what they do with gays or lesbians?
Thanks God you are not in Saudi Arabia or Iran.

]]> amnagillani on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-955394 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:25:26 +0000 amnagillani 955394@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I don't know how you people manage your time to spend in worthless conversation like this. UFFF

]]> jessielansdel on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-955012 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:53:56 +0000 jessielansdel 955012@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ As long as it's not the WBC because then you'd have to HATE everyone and make signs. :)

]]> mooselicker on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-954982 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 22:39:09 +0000 mooselicker 954982@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ How much do one of them dianetics machines cost? I'm on a tight budget. I know that's no excuse for eternal salvation.

Has anyone had any good experiences with Branch Davidian? Some charismatic man with long hair was telling me all about it. I'm thinking about joining.

]]> ardpete on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-954886 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:46:22 +0000 ardpete 954886@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Scientology Moose :)

]]> jessielansdel on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-954843 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:18:43 +0000 jessielansdel 954843@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ The OP should have posted on the Showcase forum then if he didn't want comments.

]]> mooselicker on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-954742 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:00:59 +0000 mooselicker 954742@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I used to follow Jesus very closely. He rode the brake way too much and we ended up in a fender bender because of it. Any ideas on what religion I should try next?

]]> ardpete on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-954219 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:10:14 +0000 ardpete 954219@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ This isn't the On Topic forum.

]]> carrieslager on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-954126 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:47:18 +0000 carrieslager 954126@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @momfog Once again, you're absolutely right.

@cal4u Sorry for dropping in on your thread when I really have no business here.

]]> momfog on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-953612 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 05:53:36 +0000 momfog 953612@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Typical responses to a forum topic by people who clearly do not fit the poster's specific topic. I don't understand the compulsion to click on this and badger a guy who is trying to find similar bloggers to connect with. Isn't that the point of forums?

I get it. You have issues with Christianity. I don't get what you're trying to accomplish by commenting here.

I just love when people call me an idiot and a bigot. It makes me open right up to a serious discussion about religion. Really, it's a bad idea to bring it up on here at all. Still, if that's what his blog is about, let him find some people who share his interests. That's clearly not you.

]]> hnsaifi on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-953440 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 04:13:01 +0000 hnsaifi 953440@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ I'm Muslim and I know much about Christainty. One thing is for sure that Christains' belief of Atonement is keeping the people (even Christians) away from religion. My religion doesn't make me obey its teachings but gives proof to convince me.
BTW refrain from discussing these kind of topics {and Let's Chill :) }

]]> carrieslager on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-953173 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 01:21:28 +0000 carrieslager 953173@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ @timethief That's not surprising because my community is predominantly Roman Catholic. And not one person in my grade had read the Bible. I did and I'm not even RC!

]]> timethief on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-953046 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:01:34 +0000 timethief 953046@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ Nontheists Know More About Religion - Pew Survey
Atheists and agnostics, Jews and Mormons are among the highest-scoring groups on a new survey of religious knowledge. They outperformed evangelical Protestants, mainline Protestants and Catholics on questions about the core teachings, history and leading figures of major world religions.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/09/28/pew-forum-religious-knowledge-survey_n_741349.html

]]> ardpete on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-953019 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:38:04 +0000 ardpete 953019@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ LolZ!

]]> timethief on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-953017 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:34:49 +0000 timethief 953017@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTOffYj5TxU

]]> jmcartee on "For all serious followers of Jesus Christ" http://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/for-all-serious-followers-of-jesus-christ#post-953009 Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:25:19 +0000 jmcartee 953009@http://en.forums.wordpress.com/ acting like bigots towards people yall consider bigots. I guess moron logic is in now?

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