Posted by formerGCian on July 7, 2011, 12:54 am, in reply to "Re: Sorry"
No, you have not hurt me. Please believe that...there's nothing to forgive. And my "rant" wasn't aimed at you specifically. I just get tired of hearing the same ol' schmo ad nauseum. I'm one who doesn't believe or disbelieve. I'm one who makes a decision by what has happened to me personally, and beyond that take what makes sense. To me belief is accepting something you have no real proof for. The notion that everyone should be respected regardless of what they've done is nonsense. Let's have some common sense on this. When one does something to hurt society or a person, then that's wrong. Trying to determine in God's eyes what's right and what's wrong is where it gets sticky. As far as sin, you say you have things that are personal. Where were you when you read that Jesus said "the kingdom is within you". Don't you understand that part? It means look within yourself. That's where you'll find "God" and that also where you find forgiveness. You have to love yourself, forgive yourself as well as others. Believe what you want, but please at least follow the "do unto others as you would have them do unto you" rule. After all, Jesus DID say that, did he not? Please don't take this personal. Many Christians feel the same way you do, and I understand that because I was once a Christian. I don't know...maybe I still am (although through my research, other than the Bible there is no mention of his existence...and please don't try to correct me on this as I'm satisfied with the research I've done), but all I know for sure is that it's important to follow the Golden Rule and give the respect to others you would want for yourself. If you find that a personal attack, I apologize because it's not meant to be. I've done much research on NDE's and I'd be happy to tell you about mine, but I'd prefer to PM you because I've already told it here, and I'm sure there's probably some on this forum saying "oh, brother...here he goes again with that near death thing...!"...lol...!! Peace, and let me know if you want me to PM you.