Off Topic Rants

[CodyFaith]

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[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

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[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

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[CodyFaith]

Christians who claim to have supernatural gifts or experiences given by God and are either making money off of it or turn out to be frauds who wanted attention. Obviously they don't fear God enough if they're willing to blatantly lie about things like this.

Micah 3:11
The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the Lord, and say, Is not the Lord among us? none evil can come upon us.

Also the guy in Acts 8 who thought he could purchase the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Money mixed in the faith disgusts me, how much more when it involves the Holy Spirit and gifts.

 

[Toro]

I hate hearing soap box speeches about not declawing a cat because its "inhumane".

I know what declawing a cat entails, do I like it? No. However my cat was declawed at a young age and she lived a long happy life. She was declawed when I was a child, in fact declawing was the ONLY reason I was able to take her in and give her that life.

So rather than standing on a so as p box of how "Horrible" declawing is... how about working TOGETHER as cat/animal lovers to make the declawing process LESS horrible for the cat instead of looking to ban the practice.

My cat for example was not traumatized by it, she lived a long happy life of at least 21 years......she would not have had such a life if not for declawing. So what is more humane... a life of comfort, of a full stomach, of love and affection.... or keeping the tips of her paws.... living a life of the elements, of disease, of starvation and the rest that stray cats live..... only so she could keep her claws.

I agree that after a certain age or a cat that is indoor outdoor shouldnt be declawed, but I think it's more important that the cat has a good home than its claws/finger tips.

It annoys me so bad to hear people talk as if the practice is evil and as if they are righteous because declawing isnt pretty.... but what they dont understand is.... the unpleasantness of a declawed is a MUCH more happy and humane life than the short life of a stray... or even worse... a life in a shelter or pet store where the only reason you might live your entire life in a small cage is because enough self righteous people got together and banned declawing... instead of working together to make it more humane and less unpleasant so that IF someone wanted to take you in but didnt want you to have claws....both parties could be happy AND youd get your home instead of dying caged up... but with claws intact

(Listening to a podcast at work where the host is acting like the ONLY people that want a declawed cat are either too lazy to train their cat not to scratch... OR are terrified of "cat scratch fever".

Not someone that simply doesnt want to bleed 8 gallons of blood and look like a junky cause they played with their cat without gloves on.

 

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[MrMoe]

What they really should do is start again from scratch, but I doubt that's going to happen.

It's way to early to reset this universe, especially since Wonder Woman was a big hit and has made Gal Gadot very famous. If they restart, then she would have to be recast. What they should do is just make the next movies good.

Even Marvel had trouble at the beginning (The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2). If Iron Man hadn't been a huge success we might not have the MCU we have today.

 

[SarahsKnight]

So rather than standing on a so as p box of how "Horrible" declawing is... how about working TOGETHER as cat/animal lovers to make the declawing process LESS horrible for the cat instead of looking to ban the practice.

That requires too much balance in thinking between two extremes, Toro. Therefore hardly anyone will want that manner of solution to the dilemma, unfortunately.

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

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[Saucy]

Executive Dysfunction + Pressure to find and use talents for God = Stress and anxiety.

Hairy foot model might not be your calling after all.

 

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[Multifavs]

Being too sensitive is no fun. Of course, it would help if more people actually watched what they said.

My old worries that my anxiety might cause me to have more health problems in the future were bothering me a little today. But what can I do? I can't control it and it won't go away. Sometimes I still wonder if I will ever feel normal again. I have not had a single day where I felt normal all day for about six years now. It's so sad to think that all because of it, all the plans I originally had for when I got out of school were ruined (or at least delayed). I just can't help but feel like a failure sometimes.

 

[SarahsKnight]

I just can't help but feel like a failure sometimes.

You aren't, though, Multi. I just want you to know that.

 

[Toro]

Having a bad day today...feels like life is too hard for me. I have a bunch of environmental allergies that I'd probably have to spend all my time cleaning to relieve, as well as food allergies that don't seem to have a lot of awareness, so I always have to be very careful. Thanks to my past school days I'm extremely shy (and probably awkward), have a strong hatred of curse words (but many people don't care if they bother anyone), and am even afraid of people and of being judged sometimes, so I don't handle socializing well. I'm tired of having to work around my family all the time, but I don't think I could handle living on my own. I know I can't be this way forever, but changing feels impossible and hopeless at times. :/

Sorry about all my negativity today; I hope tomorrow will be better.

We cant really change who we are at the core. Only God can change who we are because God can change our hearts, all we can do is be open to receiving what God wants to put in our hearts.

We can dress up the outside as change... I mean I on the outside appear to be a nonsmoker. However the inner struggle that is not seen even after about 4 years smoke free I still feel the pull at times.

The pull is less and less but it's still there. God works on me to take the outward appearance of change to make it a change of my heart that is real change that makes me not drawn to smoking.

It's the same with anything else, we can "improve" certain things about us. We can deny certain habits, traits etc... but change, real change comes only from God, because real change is at the level of the heart. Til then our will power can only do so much. We will get tired and cave in to our nature and will power will crumble. Ultimately making us feel like failures, allowing the devil to beat our minds down.

That is why on the rare occasion I DO have a cigarette,I dont feel like a failure and fall right back into the pit of being a smoker. I allow myself to smoke if I really want to, and doing so gives me freedom... I dont feel condemned or defeated because I'm human and stumbled. God is working on changing me in many ways, smoking is no different, it takes time, but He does change you to His will.

My advice is to spend time in the word and with the Lord and listen.

Dont worry so much about "where you arent" but just keep focus on the Lord and THAT will be where real change takes place. Keep your focus on the promise of where He will take you.

What is impossible with man is possible for God, that includes changing us..

 

[Travelers.Soul]

Can I say that I am utterly confused by "Christian" men? Over the past month I have been trying to get myself back out there and it has been one absolute disaster after another. The theme seems to be "predictable". The guy talks a good game (Oh how I love Jesus) at first but then after several conversations it always boils down to the same thing...."sex". When I tell them I won't sleep with anyone unless I am married to them, that's the end of that story. Don't misunderstand I'd rather find out what sort of person they are early on but I am tired of dealing with these boys who claim to love the Lord.

 

[CodyFaith]

Can I say that I am utterly confused by "Christian" men? Over the past month I have been trying to get myself back out there and it has been one absolute disaster after another. The theme seems to be "predictable". The guy talks a good game (Oh how I love Jesus) at first but then after several conversations it always boils down to the same thing...."sex". When I tell them I won't sleep with anyone unless I am married to them, that's the end of that story. Don't misunderstand I'd rather find out what sort of person they are early on but I am tired of dealing with these boys who claim to love the Lord.

It's tiring and exhaustive trying to figure out who is or who is not a genuine believer. I know your pain completely... currently going through a similar but different situation (mine not in regards to dating but just looking for genuine believers as a whole).

I guess the main seperator is that we have agape love in our hearts, and they do not. They seek themselves (and in your case, themselves) wheras genuine believers are connected through a bond in Christ. We seek to obey, they seek to do what they want while having Christ as a nice "addition" to everything.

Remember that pretty much all of America and Canada says they're Christian. Less now with newer generations, but in general it's always been huge numbers. And yet Jesus said few enter and many will say Lord, Lord.

It's all a giant illusion honestly. Remember this too... Heaven is mine and yours and our other genuine brothers and sisters. It's our posession. So being true and honest towards God... in the end we will not lose out on our reward, as David says our hands will not be clean in vain. Jesus is coming quickly.

 

[SarahsKnight]

Can I say that I am utterly confused by "Christian" men? Over the past month I have been trying to get myself back out there and it has been one absolute disaster after another. The theme seems to be "predictable". The guy talks a good game (Oh how I love Jesus) at first but then after several conversations it always boils down to the same thing...."sex". When I tell them I won't sleep with anyone unless I am married to them, that's the end of that story.

I am sorry that this is all they seem to seek from you, Traveler. There is so much more to you than that. I alone have found the kindness and willingness to serve in your heart over the time we have been friends that should make you a "catch" - if you'll forgive my lack of a more edifying term - for many men. Please hang in there. One man will come to appreciate you for a lot more than the mere physical satisfaction he can selfishly glean from you. And do not compromise your principles (just do not judge others if they have fallen short of it at the same time); there is nothing wrong with waiting until marriage, period. And if they want to make you feel like something is wrong with you for that, then they are not worth it. I doubt they would treat you well as you ought to be treated, anyway.

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

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[Travelers.Soul]

Thanks, everyone for your replies and listening to my rant. I just had a rough day but I've had some time to reflect and pray, I am feeling better now. I have decided to just focus on work, where I am with the Lord, and on doing the things I love to do. If a guy comes along and becomes truly interested then great and if not great. I have been trying to be more proactive about dating but I need a break from being proactive, you can only do so much. I am going to a new church and I am hoping after a little while maybe I can make some friends or something. Only God knows the future and I am choosing to trust him with mine.