Next time you want to attack someone's belief, or even question their faith... think about it:

1 Corinthians 10: 23-33
Everythign is permissible--but not everythign is beneficial. Everything is permissible, but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of otehrs.

Eat anything sold in the meat market without reasing questions of conscience, for the earth is the Lord's and everythign in it.

If some unbeliever invites you to a meal, eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience...For why should my freedom be judge by another's conscience? If I take part in the meal with thanfulness, why am i denounce because of somethign I thank God for?

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble whether Jews, Greeks, or the Church of God--even as I try to please everybody in every way. For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.
1 Corinthians 10: 23-33

I was trying to convince Brett I was right one time we were talking about our faiths and I was arguing that it was possible that Christianity and Jesus Christ were just... a small piece of the pie, and there is still a universal idea and theology of God, and a higher power. WIth all the different relitions, there is absolutely no way to say "My religion is right and that is what you have to believe in." What are we? Nazis? I don't think sooooo!!! Well... so I was flipping thorugh my bible, and I underlined these verses in the Bible. I think it supports my theory quite well.

"Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial or constructive"
I think the average person would say, "Yeah, you can believe what you want, but... you won't get anywhere in life, cause your purpose is skewed, yadda yadda..." But... if you look at it in terms of... talking to people and discussing beliefs and religion... it's one thign to present your ideas... and its another to preach and attack and overpower... that isn't beneficial, to anyone, and it isn't constructive.... right? Right? Hahha, right.

"Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of otehrs."
Something that I have picked up along the way, was that my purpose is to live by the word of God and to spread His word. And I've heard stories from my dad and non-believers about people who have spread the word... in... intense and "wrong" ways. They preach about hell and how non-believers are damned and will never see the light of day again... but... if you take this verse and you put it towards a situation pertaining to... spreading the word of God, it's always important to remember, that one is not spreading the word of God because it is one's purpose or duty... cause then... that benefits you, and you alone. Always do things that will help others... if my friend is under dire circumstances... and I feel the need to tell her that I am praying for her and that she should seek advice in the Bible, and to share stories and such with her, it is solely to help her. On the other hand, if I only see my purpose and my reward in heaven... it is pointless to me.

"Eat whatever is put before you without raising questions of conscience..."
I tend to ask a lot of peopel and question their motives and conscience, I tell myself that I am just doing the Socratic thing, and getting them to the basis of truth in their argument and what not, but... I am, then, smothering them with my own beliefs and it kills their light. Remember that "EVERYTHING IS PERMISSIBLE!" I don't think there is a right or wrong religion... there are only beliefs and being at peace in your mind and life... whatever way any person chooses, is theirs alone. All other religions have their pathes to peace and purposes and values... it is no ones place to... change that, unless they choose to themselves.

". For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, so that they may be saved. Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."
Jesus never went around and persecuted people for not beleiving him, he didn't think differently of anyone, he didn't condemn anyone to hell, he didn't ostrascize anyone, he only accepted people, and hoped that they would find the light and be saved.

Someone asked me "If God is so compassionate and loving, why does he say all non-believers will be punished?" Honestly, I have only skimmed htorugh my bible, and I haven't seen anything that says, "YOU MUST BELIEVE OR YOU WILL GO TO HELL!" I have heard it in some sermons (J. Edwards) or from people who have actually heard it, but... the only explaination I can give for that is that... a lot of Christianity, or any religion is portrayed by the differnt interpretations of people. However someone interprets the BIble himself, or however he chooses to display the values of his faith... is entirely dependent on his own interpretation. Most people see what examples are in front of them and take those examples, those individual interpretations, and those views could possibly be skewed at some point or another, but... the truth lies in... your own interpretation, people who do not crack open the BIble, or any other doctrine of faith, and read it for themselves... there is no truth to your belief... it is just because someone told you so, and you disagree, or you approve, yadda yadda... ok enough babbling. I feel like I am starting to... NOT make sense.

"Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days." –Ecclesiastes 11:1

*FIRST, I'D LIKE TO SAY THAT DANIEL RICHARDSON IS THE GREATEST EVER!!!!!!!!!! THANKS FOR YOUR HELP DANIEL!!! YOU ARE THE BEST! i OWE YOU BIG TIME!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

"We never know how high we are, until we are called to rise. And then if we are true to plan, our statues touch teh skies.The heroism we recite would be a daily thing. Did not ourselves the the cubits warp, for fear to be a king." --Dickenson

I love Seabiscut!! Great movie. Haha. How come I never get to expierence those types of movie moments? Lol. What is it about movies that makes a person want to change their lives entirely, for a moment of bliss. Now... that is a scary thought. It's like... an hour of this skewed truth and tainted media, and I am ready to turn my life upside down so that I can be just like them. Haha. Interesting.

Lately, I've met some pretty interesting characters online. Haha, normally these internet goers who you meet are whackos and perverts, but I have had some of the best conversations and most fun in the past few days, weeks, months, yadda yadda. Haha. [I guess, I can do the whole shout out bit cause it's fun: Hey Colin! I love your brain sir! You're my favorite vegan! Haha! Hi Carlo! I LOVE your band, oh man! New favorite! Say hello to your biggest fan! Lol. And Travis, hello darling! Dinner and a movie? Haha!]

*NOW, I'D LIKE TO SAY THAT DANIEL RICHARDSON IS THE GREATEST EVER!!!!!!!!!! THANKS FOR YOUR HELP DANIEL!!! YOU ARE THE BEST! i OWE YOU BIG TIME!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!