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Sick of being condemned to hell.

So i heard this song the other day and i fell in love with it, and it's message.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_KiHRHwaAs

And then of course, because there HAS to be a christian response to everything pagan condemning us to hell...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42yS_X3cSNQ

This sort of thing is getting so old and annoying to me. The more I learn, the more ignorance I see...it's enough to give someone a permanent headache! How can we ever get along when we get attacked for trying to get along? ::sighs::

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Permalink Reply by Rev. Aphren on July 26, 2010 at 1:09pm

It's a noble cause. No one ever said it was easy, and frankly it isn't. The more knowledge you gain, and the more experience you have, you'll get tough skin. You'll realize that these "Christian" Responses are frankly not very Christian at all. I know a lot about many different religions, and I think as Wiccans, there should be no other way than that. We need to learn about other religions not just from a practical point of view, so we can better relate to others, but also so we can see for ourselves how the Gods have appeared to humanity over time and in what regions. But from my understanding, in the time of Jesus, since Christianity at the time was a very grass-roots kind of development, Jesus had relationships with Pagan and Jewish alike. Christianity is a religion of salvation, not condemnation, and I think people are seeing it in the more negative light. These so-called Christians probably cannot name for you the four gospels, or the seven sacraments, and are taking the teachings of their founder to a dark place.

I wouldn't stress over it too much. It will happen, and will continue to happen. As long as you have faith, and you know what you believe, and you can be aware-respect-and appreciate their personal opinion, then there should be no problem. In my opinion, as long as you behave with morality and ethics, no one can say a damn thing to you. And rightfully so, because even some so-called Christians do not even behave with morality and ethics. Worship your Gods - In Perfect Love, and Perfect Trust, and behave appropriately and you'll be untouchable. Or as the Buddha said: "He whose mind does not flutter, by contact with worldly contingencies, sorrow less, stainless and secure.
This is the Supreme Blessing."

Many Blessings.
~Aphren

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Permalink Reply by WillowMyst on July 26, 2010 at 11:13pm

Yeah, and i really try not to let it bother me...and usually it doesn't. I think perhaps it's more bothersome because I'm seeing SO much of it lately. Anyway, thanks for your thoughts :)
BB♥

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Permalink Reply by Thodwen Alecto Owlblossom on July 26, 2010 at 1:20pm

WOW! That is a touching song! I feel your pain! It IS a rather frustrating and annoying thing to have to sit through!

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Permalink Reply by Drakill Tannan on July 26, 2010 at 1:42pm

I actually found the second link amusing...

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Permalink Reply by MoonJoy on July 26, 2010 at 2:40pm

The guy does have a badass guitar, and it's an upside down cross, too... ROFL ROFL

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Permalink Reply by Drakill Tannan on July 26, 2010 at 3:17pm

lol hadn't noticed that.

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Permalink Reply by WillowMyst on July 26, 2010 at 11:10pm

Yeah...but maybe if it was a bit smaller it wouldn't look quite so ridiculo...nah, it's still look stupid. lol

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Permalink Reply by mara rising-phoenix on July 28, 2010 at 1:37am

I didn't notice that either....LMAO! That is rich...as the wine he drank before this gig. :D

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Permalink Reply by Benjamin on July 27, 2010 at 1:48am

You know to REAL Christians have a nice belief - TURN THE OTHER CHEEK...

Just ignore ignorance... however if they are keen to learn share as much as you can, for only love and understanding will heal this world...

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Permalink Reply by WillowMyst on July 27, 2010 at 12:37pm

lol if i ever meet a real christian i will certainly do that ;)

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Permalink Reply by mara rising-phoenix on July 27, 2010 at 1:18pm

Wow! I loved it!!! I listened, smiled to myself, and felt a tear form in my eye. What an awesome little song!

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Permalink Reply by mara rising-phoenix on July 27, 2010 at 1:23pm

And....Dude! The Jesus guy.....his song sucks. He doesn't even know the words and stumbles. So the jist of it was...Jesus died for us, and we're going to hell. hmmmmmm....him first. I am not going. That is such a nasty thing to do. I say take the spiritual blinders off and look around Jesus dude. Someone told a lie a long time ago...and we are still demonized. I could go on and on, but what good will it do. None. I wish they believed in "harm none."