I skip Bible verses on MyLot.

And they say Christians are the ones that are close minded....... At least we listen and try to understand where non-christians are coming from....But, to each it's own.

Totally with you here, at least in regards to Bible quotes being totally unnecessary in the VAST MAJORITY of debates. But I guess you knew all that already... I guess some people are just totally blinded to the FACT that no one believes the exact same thing as them and few people in the world follow their religion. They assume that because they BELIEVE their deity is the one and only, that everyone else should also believe that. They don't seem to understand it can work the other way...

Hi 112aTee, You are of course absolutely right in what you say, As a non-Christian, Why would you be concerned about the Bible? I do have a question for you though, do you believe the Koran to be the word of God? I have no particular reason for asking this, just curious? Blessings.

Way to speak up there Tee. I usually don't go into religous discussions becuase to me noone has it completely right and you have read my views. But I do agree with you if I wanted a bible verse shoved down my throat I'd talk to my mom or go to a mass. I loved how I was going to he!! because I got a tattoo and my tounge pierced. LOL!! I just don't understand why people can't just let other people believe in what they want to believe in we came here to escape religous persecution partly and yet here people are still doing it. You said your wiccan right. well here let them go to this link and watch this video and then see what they have to say. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgLyozVG-uQ I think you'll like the video.

Ok, I've read this entire discussion and all the responses twice. Here's my take. First, Christians trying to 'witness' to non-Christians here is a waste of time and no amount of bible verses being thrown at people is going to change their minds. It is simply an exercise in counter productivity. So leave off and save the witnessing for APPROPRIATE venues. Secondly, though we all enjoy freedom of speech, that is not a license to berate and foment hate. And pushing belief systems or acceptance of your own convictions down someone's throat results in just that. A belief system whether it be based in Christianity, Heathenism, or any other 'religion' is a personal and subjective choice. It is not and never should be a 'weapon' to wave in the faces of people who do not share the same views. Frankly, I don't think it's anyone's business to judge others based on their belief systems. What IS our business is to show respect. You don't have to be 'saved' to do that. That is a SOCIAL rule, not a religious one. This is a social site. So be social, talk about whatever you want, but save the need to be saved for threads of like minded people and leave the rest of us to wallow in our sins if you view us that way, because make no mistake - no matter what God you believe in or don't believe in - it will never be your place to judge others different from you. And just to clarify - this response is for those of you who read this discussion and responses, not directed at any one person in particular. I'm just voicing my views on the topic under debate.

ahh darlin.. yer already well aware of my stance on this one ;laughs; even though im a heathen.. i do study the book tho, just simply because its knowledge. its kept alongside various other books.. the wiccan bible, herbalism refferences, crystal and candle magic, reiki, shamanistic, celtic, demonology.. all knowledge, and knowledge is POWER plain and simple. sides, that old adage of fighting fire with fire.. if someones going to spew scripture at me as their weapon of righteousness? i prefer being likely armed as well. ..smiles sweetly;..

I believe in the judeo-christian God. I believe, not because a book told me to or because a minister told me to. I believe because it is something that I feel. I also believe in the gods and goddesses of the varying pagan faiths. I believe because they feel as I do. I don't believe in the bible. But I've studied it. I know it. And I can counter each and every idiocy I see. The only time I put out scripture is when someone throws scripture at me. If someone throws a snowball at me, I will throw back. But I respect allllll faiths. Frankly, I feel that my God does as well. I believe that none of us knows anything and we are all victims of the interpreters that drive the modern interpretations. My greatest fun in bible discussion is diversity. I dig when people make me think in another directions. The bible worshippers and the Paulinians know nothing except what they have been spoonfed. Closed minds are freaky. I just want to tell them,"Don't drink the punch."

It is a shame if a person is too arrogant to learn from scripture and the Bible contains much that is philosophically profound. Of course any text can be interpreted abhorrently and used to justify all manner of things by the disreputable or ill-educated. However, there is good and bad interpretation and bad interpretation does violence to the text. all the best urban

I'm not sure what you're refering about. I'm not sure why you're angry, and I'm not sure why you are made at everyone else? If you are having a discussion about Islam the Koran is going to be used, so if you are discussing Christians, the Bible is going to be used. Well, I'm not sure why you added religion as one of your interests if you think it's (in your words) "worthless". Why are you even having religous chats if you don't believe in any religion? Therefore, I am pondering your statement, and why you even care about what other people do with religion if you don't believe in anything. Have a nice day Pablo

I read the bible verses in discussions, but for my own education. I am a Christian, and as you said, everyone has their own interpretation of it, so I read it for what I believe it means, not necessarily the same reason the poster posts it. I don't post bible verses, unless its "Judge not lest ye be judged." And that is usually to the fundies that are bashing homosexuals or women that get abortions. It always amazes me how these "Christians" can quote all over the bible, but seem to forget that one simple verse. I don't post bible verses for the simple fact that people are here from all walks of life, from all nations and with all different types of beliefs. Although I am a christian, I have never believed there was one best or true religion. I accept everyone as human, and even though I love what you call "my God", I would never try to force it on someone else.

I am amazed, II2aTee, at your degree of smugness. I hope that you don't think this discussion will change the way any of us Christians view the Bible. As with anything else, there has always been the potential for misuse and abuse of the Bible. That's life. Those of us who seek wisdom and understanding, however, have studied our Bibles and discerned the true interpretation of it. You say you live in America, well, I'll have you know that America was founded on the precepts in the Bible. The choice is yours if you c have decided not to respond to discussions using quotes from the Bible because myLot is a forum where you can exercise that freedom.

As far as I know each of us should respect others belief. I treasure the words in the bible.. Even though your not a Christian, you should respect Christians. Even Satan use the word of God. It depends on the person's way on how to live his life. Not all Christians are good follower, they might sin against God. The thing their is we know how to repent. Your God and our God is ONE.

Oh my dear- nice rant and oh so true... Your hilarious! The bible was a good story though someone was very creative one day a long time ago...and that is exactly what it is- A Story!!

Why would you post in religion?

Hello dear, if the real muslim dont even say a word or agaist anybody, we are going to the straigh word not to even say a word except a word of allah, im a christian before but i change to be a muslim yes i can tell the religion is defferent but we are muslim tell them & show what is the meaning of being muslim not to debate to the christian people. show the that you are the right light dont even tell that you will scape the verse because they are from christian, how you can tell them about us. what i know being one muslim is not to fight with other, even lot of people will till that muslim is the mean reason why so & so just show them they are wrong.

That doesn't surprise me. It's sad though. Are you afraid of what God says? You shouldn't be, but trust in Him to help you do what is right and know that He loves you.

I wonder what would happen if all the Bibles had to be traded for Dr Seuss books for a day and they had to pick quotes out of there for the answers.......just a thought #:)

you won't have to worry on that with me. I don't know any bible quotes. Oddly I was raised catholic and had to go to school for all this etc...I just never could get into it and didn't put any effort into memorizing any of it. Recently my mother who was dying, asked me to help her with her rosary. She was not too happy to find that I did not have a clue. I just pretended to do it as a kid.

Good for you Tee... LOL, I'll remember not to quote the bible at you (not that I would anyway). Which is not to say that I won't quote the bible. As a homosexual christian I tend to quote the bible from time to time... usually when someone has either the gall or ignorance to state that ALL homosexuals are going to hell. I don't believe this to be the case and point them to verses that state otherwise. So if I ever do that in one of your discussions please excuse me... and feel free to skip the verses LOL... they are not aimed at you but at the narrow minded, self righteous people who think we don't have a right to be who we are.

Bible verses piss me off because the OT is NOT to be read and taken literally. All those stories started out verbally and then eventually written down, they are lessons in them, but not exact directions.