sign in • sign up
web | myLot | discussions | tasks | blogs | news | photos
homeinterestsdiscussionstasksblogsnewsmessages friendsphotosearningsmyLotquizzes

Found this list...It cracked me up email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 62/100. lvaldean (937)   ranked 380 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me11 months ago

There are so many discussions regarding the 'truth' of the Bible. The righteousness of Christians. The loving nature of the Christian interpretation of God.

This list just struck my funny bone. I am not trying to start a fight, only share the other side (this is why I didn't put it in religion). Really though, when you read the list, there is a certain valid point to some of the hypocrisy, isn't there?

10 - You vigorously deny the existence of thousands of gods claimed by other religions, but feel outraged when someone denies the existence of yours.

9 - You feel insulted and "dehumanized" when scientists say that people evolved from other life forms, but you have no problem with the Biblical claim that we were created from dirt.

8 - You laugh at polytheists, but you have no problem believing in a Triune God.

7 - Your face turns purple when you hear of the "atrocities" attributed to Allah, but you don't even flinch when hearing about how God/Jehovah slaughtered all the babies of Egypt in "Exodus" and ordered the elimination of entire ethnic groups in "Joshua" including women, children, and trees!

6 - You laugh at Hindu beliefs that deify humans, and Greek claims about gods sleeping with women, but you have no problem believing that the Holy Spirit impregnated Mary, who then gave birth to a man-god who got killed, came back to life and then ascended into the sky.

5 - You are willing to spend your life looking for little loopholes in the scientifically established age of Earth (few billion years), but you find nothing wrong with believing dates recorded by Bronze Age tribesmen sitting in their tents and guessing that Earth is a few generations old.

4 - You believe that the entire population of this planet with the exception of those who share your beliefs -- though excluding those in all rival sects - will spend Eternity in an infinite Hell of Suffering. And yet consider your religion the most "tolerant" and "loving."

3 - While modern science, history, geology, biology, and physics have failed to convince you otherwise, some idiot rolling around on the floor speaking in "tongues" may be all the evidence you need to "prove" Christianity.

2 - You define 0.01% as a "high success rate" when it comes to answered prayers. You consider that to be evidence that prayer works. And you think that the remaining 99.99% FAILURE was simply the will of God.

1 - You actually know a lot less than many atheists and agnostics do about the Bible, Christianity, and church history - but still call yourself a Christian.

 
 
ranting about things which annoy me
sponsors
DC Area Attractions
Find museums, national monuments, historic homes, wineries and more.
www.fxva.com

Washington Car Title History at Carfax
Don't spend $1,000s on a lemon - Get CARFAX Vehicle History Reports.
www.Carfax.com

Want a Job Near DC?
Find Thousands of Job Listings on Washingtonpost.com - Search Now.
www.washingtonpost.com/jobs

redyellowblackdog (3986) response was accepted on 7/31/2009.
denotes best response.
tags:  bible, religion, christianity, god, babies
 
11. myLot reputation of 99/100. jesssp (1223)   ranked 200 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me   11 months ago

I love that list, I suppose you could have put a twelve line disclaimer on there outlining which particular type of Christian you are referring to but I think most of us figured it out on our own.

A friend of mine summed up the attitude of this type perfectly one day when we got into a conversation that revealed she didn't believe in dinosaurs. When asked about fossils and DNA and all that other evidence she simply said "I don't like to think about it". There ya go.


myLot reputation of 62/100. lvaldean (937)   ranked 380 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me  11 months ago

I have a few friends like that, course I am originally from the Bible Belt (South Texas).

I always wondered how some people could be brilliant in so many areas of their lives but then walk around with blinders on. Finally, well someone just summed it up for me....

You got to have faith, woohoo, you got to have faith.

DC Area Attractions Find museums, national monuments, historic homes, wineries and more. www.fxva.com
 
12. myLot reputation of 98/100. thebeaddoodler (2765)   ranked 152 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me   11 months ago

Ah yes, I know many who at least one of these apply to. I'm probably one and just can't see it in myself. It is amusing, but should make us take a closer look at why we believe what we believe.


myLot reputation of 62/100. lvaldean (937)   ranked 380 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me  11 months ago

It is not my intention to ask why, only to point out some of our oddities or hypocrisy when it comes to Religion. Not faith, not spirituality...but religion.

I separate these by the way. I know many people who profess Christianity, that is a belief in the Risen Christ, who do not adhere to a denomination; that is a man made religious affiliation or church. I buy that a person can have a personal epiphany and form a personal relationship with God. In fact I believe that is the basis of spirit and soul.

I think religion is what f's it all up for most of us.

Washington Car Title History at Carfax Don't spend $1,000s on a lemon - Get CARFAX Vehicle History Reports. www.Carfax.com
 
13. myLot reputation of 69/100. BlueGoblin (1386)   ranked 30 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me   11 months ago

9.) Catholics neither accept nor deny evolution. Catholics don't embrace biblical literalism like evangelical Christians. http://atheism.about.com/... Are you even aware of Georges Lemaître???? Google- use it!


myLot reputation of 62/100. lvaldean (937)   ranked 380 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me  11 months ago

Do you think the list is about Catholics?

If you answer yes to that question I would have to ask you why that is.

If you answer no then I would have to ask why the bit of trivia, as interesting as it is.

Want a Job Near DC? Find Thousands of Job Listings on Washingtonpost.com - Search Now. www.washingtonpost.com/jobs
 
14. megsgem (97)   ranked 495 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me   11 months ago

My parents were not religious but I sought it out and read the bible many times...mainly the study versions. In college I studied the bible and again as an adult have read many things about God and other Gods as well. i am not sure if the Bible is just a fairy tail but i believe that science is closer to the truth then a book of stories written a long time ago. Your list is so true and I know Hitler was a christian and look what he did! Conversations with God by walsh made the most sense to me until he said Bush (W)... would be remembered a hero....that floored me.....I like the idea of us all having a piece of god within us....and that we are here to experience life...the good the bad and the grey too....I like to practice the golden rule and am interested in others belifs and respect them.


myLot reputation of 62/100. lvaldean (937)   ranked 380 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me  11 months ago

I was told non-Christians could not have either morals or ethics. I thought that was interesting. Someone else on these boards tells a similar story about their father.

Yet many non-Christians live very moral and very ethical lives.

Then there is a very interesting observation that must be made, the Ten Commandments, well they were not given to Christians; they were originally given to Moses who had never heard of either Christ or Christianity.

The Golden Rule, yep and another observation is that this rule exists in some form in nearly every single society.


myLot reputation of 62/100. darkjedi (4380)   ranked 32 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me  11 months ago

Ahhh the good ole if your not christian your just evil and have no morals or values at all. Just love that. Have a great story about that lol. Im pagan, been pagan for about 9 years. Moved out of my parents house, ended up having to move back in, first thing my fundie parents said to me was that I had to go to church or else I would be kicked out. Yeah hadnt even been home 24 hours yet. Well not soo bad, knew most of the people since I was a kid since raised like that. But in that time, I went to college, met a girl on icq, who lived in Austin Tx btw lol, who was also pagan. Lived in a pagan house hold, which was oh so great lol, but I was going to move there after I graduated to be with her, and her roommates said I could live there rent free until I was able to find a job. Well when everyone at church found out. They were all oh they must be such great christians, must really fear the lord, blah blah. Um what? Excuse me? What only christians can be nice and all that? I dont think so.


myLot reputation of 62/100. darkjedi (4380)   ranked 32 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me  11 months ago

Oh and they live in california lol.


myLot reputation of 62/100. lvaldean (937)   ranked 380 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me  11 months ago

Austin is the best. Of course I have to say it was actually better back in the 70's when I was there. There was a different feel to it back then.

It does take all kinds doesn't it?

Online Christian College Online Accredited Christian College. Ready to answer God’s call? www.nbc.edu
 
15. myLot reputation of 91/100. meeandnotyou (937)   ranked 238 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me   11 months ago

First of all GREAT LIST!

I do not ascribe to any set of beliefs but myown and as such I do not have all of the shallow minded crap clouding my judgment and thoughts. One of the beliefs that I have that I consider my GREATEST is the belief in an OPEN MIND!!!

I think that if more people were able to get past all of the "Window Dressings" (dogma and creed) there would be so much peace in this world as almost all religions are based on LOVE for others as yourself.

Well I have said enough for now .

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!


myLot reputation of 62/100. lvaldean (937)   ranked 380 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me  11 months ago

Couldn't agree more, that is why I think the list is so funny. It is based on the window dressings.

Washington Nursing Jobs 8-26Wk Nursing Jobs in Washington Make $95,000yr + Benefits. www.TravelNursesNow.com/washington
 
16. myLot reputation of 34/100. LadyWinter (183)   ranked 494 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me   11 months ago

I laughed at this list first of all so thanks!

I think anyone offended might see something of themselves to be offended about....I mean people of other religions are made fun of all the time...People say they sacrifice babies, eat their pets, run around having naked orgies, call up shapeshifting demons and have tea with them....this list is pretty tame in my opinion lol!

Sorry to hear about your star....but really what kind of life is it anyway if we never speak for fear of what others think? lol


myLot reputation of 62/100. lvaldean (937)   ranked 380 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me  11 months ago

As to the star, well such is life; when you poke the bears you must expect that they will chase you around and punish you.

I am glad that you enjoyed the list. I also think it is funny and suspect that those that don't find something of themselves in it. Most of us don't like to laugh at ourselves.

Free Book: Is the Bible True? Get solid answers to biblical questions you hear. Order free book now. www.gnmagazine.org/bibletrue
 
17. myLot reputation of 62/100. darkjedi (4380)   ranked 32 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me   11 months ago

Anyone that has mommyboo, irish, mykl, and a few others as friends is a damn cool person so incoming friends request hehehe. Irish and mommyboo can vouch for me:D.


Lol I know the site you found that on:D:D I found it a while back and read it to my girlfriend, and posted it on a pagan site, with adding pagan to the atheists and agnostics part lol.


I completly agree with that and think its damn funny and right on hehehe.


myLot reputation of 62/100. lvaldean (937)   ranked 380 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me  11 months ago

Yeah it is one of my favorites for doing research. Although much of it is tongue in cheek, there is some great easy to access information on it. Since I often get into Bible arguments, and do writing on the subject it is in my subject area look-up.

Unlike some of, my dear, I will approve you instantly.

Washington DC Churches Find local churches, synagogues & other places of worship in DC. Churches.YellowPages.com/DC
 
18. myLot reputation of 33/100. zandy985186 (374)   ranked 493 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me   11 months ago

Hi,Thank you for showing such splendid contents here.


myLot reputation of 62/100. lvaldean (937)   ranked 380 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me  11 months ago

I am glad you enjoyed.

600 Washington Find top-rated Apartment Finders near you Try Citysearch® now Newyork.Citysearch.com
 
19. myLot reputation of 90/100. tarachand (2294)   ranked 492 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me   5 months ago

Religion is one of the most brilliant of human ideas and achievements, control of others with the intangible!

The basic intention of each religion is peace, law and order for its adherents at the price of acceptance of certain conditions. The intention could have been either to supplement the strongest person's authority - generally the ruler as well to control him/her when required, but it was basically to bend the junta to do the bidding of a chosen few who had the might to enforce the fact that they were right, offer protection at the cost of some of the individual's freedoms.

Most religions, even the youngest and the least mature ones among the major religions -Islam and Christianity, were conceived when a lot of what makes sense today due to advancements in science and technology, was unexplained and hence attributed to a higher power. A lot of rituals were built around the unexplained to make the religion palatable and accepted

Times were tough, and might was the only right, human life, especially that of the other person who faced the point of the sword or spear was cheap and had little or no value.

Human gullibility was exploited to the maximum by the rulers and their cohorts and often controllers, the priests.

Over millennium, humans having their own agenda have exploited others and hence most have gained infamy with non-adherents of those religions.

Every religion has many loopholes, many inconsistencies, and it not just that the Bible alone is full of many absurdities- every book of a major religion is full of such things - be it the books of the Hindus, or the Jews, or the Muslim.

No offense intended, just sharing my thinking, and if I seem to have gone off at a tangent to some extent, well, there is a lot more that could be said on this particular matter................


myLot reputation of 62/100. lvaldean (937)   ranked 380 out of 641 in ranting about things which annoy me  5 months ago

Very serious thoughts for what was always intended as light fun. I suppose you would have to go back a year to see what prompted this posting.

You didn't offend by the way.

Washington Hotels Find the lowest prices on hotels in Washington. Washington-Hotels.hotelicopter.com
 
sponsors
Online Christian College
Online Accredited Christian College. Ready to answer God’s call?
www.nbc.edu

Washington Nursing Jobs
8-26Wk Nursing Jobs in Washington Make $95,000yr + Benefits.
www.TravelNursesNow.com/washington

Free Book: Is the Bible True?
Get solid answers to biblical questions you hear. Order free book now.
www.gnmagazine.org/bibletrue

similar discussions
bible bashers
and koran thumpers. would you please stop using your religion as an excuse. i don't think the bible...
Do Holy Books Really come from God????
Every religion has their holy books. They will tell you that they have the only true religion from...
What's the Bible Passage that strikes you most?
A lot of people are getting inspired by just reading some few verses in the Bible. How about you...
Facts that support God and His Word, the Bible.
List anything you've noticed that undeniably proves the existence of God and Bible to be true and...
Prophecy (accurately foretelling the future)- makes the Bible unique
Isaiah 46:9-10 (New International Version) 9 Remember the former things, those of long ago;I...
How many of you have HONESTLY read the Bible from cover to cover?
I have read the Bible the entire way through twice and was just curious to know how many of you out...
Pick it up....
How do you start your day. Its best to pick up the Bible before we do anything for the day. God's...
The Bible: Still the Best-seller Single-volume Book of all Time
Despite many have been attacking it for centuries past and many have attempted to destroy it in the...
Dragons existed in bible days? dragons turned into snakes?
I find this really interesting and would like to know what every one thinks. Job 41:1-34 NIV...
Cellphone vs. Bible
I thought everyone would find this fascinating, especially with the generation that we live in. So...
sponsors
Online Christian College
Online Accredited Christian College. Ready to answer God’s call?
www.nbc.edu
Washington Nursing Jobs
8-26Wk Nursing Jobs in Washington Make $95,000yr + Benefits.
www.TravelNursesNow.com/washington
Free Book: Is the Bible True?
Get solid answers to biblical questions you hear. Order free book now.
www.gnmagazine.org/bibletrue
Washington DC Churches
Find local churches, synagogues & other places of worship in DC.
Churches.YellowPages.com/DC
600 Washington
Find top-rated Apartment Finders near you Try Citysearch® now
Newyork.Citysearch.com
Washington Hotels
Find the lowest prices on hotels in Washington.
Washington-Hotels.hotelicopter.com
Local Daycare Listings
Reliable daycare services in Washington DC. Join now for expert help.
www.Care.com/childcare
life insurance washington dc?
40% Savings Or More On Your Life Insurance! Compare/Save…
Life.Insurance202.com
Christian Baptisms in VA/MD/DC
Rev. Dan officiates at Christian Baptisms at a location of your choice in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D. C. Rev. Dan is bilingual (Spanish/English), flexible and caring.
www.allfaithsweddings.net
God Loves You
God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.
www.LifesGreatestQuestion.com
return to mylot
We are loading a word from our sponsors. No thanks, cancel loading.