East Carolinian

Originally posted by

Not A Christian, and comfortable with it.

I am glad you have found a religion that you feel is right for you. I am also glad that you have begun to develop a meaningful relationship with deity. However, I disagree with it being published as you have published it in the East Carolinian.

This is the most biased editorial that I have ever seen in this paper. What about those of us who feel the Christian path is not right for us? What about the Buddhist, the Pagan, the Hindu, the Jews or the Muslims who respect your beliefs, but wish to follow a path that they believe is just as right as the Christian path? Be careful how you proclaim religion; some folks might take your proclamation the wrong way. The East Carolinian should endeavor to find someone else from a religion outside of Christianity to write an editorial also. It is only fair.

I am sure at this point many will condemn my opinion. That's okay because I have my faith and my faith will deliver me through whatever may come. I don't mind you praying for me; I'll light a candle for you.

My friend, it is not about a religion that works for you. It is about the only religion that works. Now this young man will not have to spend an enternity in Hell. It took me sometime to figure this religion stuff out. Basically there is only two types of religions, Here is the first one, ready for this, Christianity they are the ones who have a Savour, and all the other religions fall under the second type. They don't have a savour and they are trying to do some kind of works to get to heaven like burn candles or incense, do good works etc. See my friend Chrisitian are saved by the Grace of God, it is a free gift not of works that we could boast about. You did not but your name on your article, I wish that you had so I could pray for you by name, but I really don't need it because God already know who you are and knows your every thought word and deed. And He loves you so very much, do know that He die for you and paid the terrible price for your sins and mine that if we was to put our faith and trust in what He has done for us that we would not have to face punishment in Hell. I tell you that I deserve to go to Hell because I have broken everyone of God's Laws, I even prayed to a false God.I do not deserve Heaven, I deserve Hell it is because of God's GRACE that I am Saved. G-R-A-C-E = God's Riches At Christ Expense. My friend have you ever told a lie, stole anything, looked at a person with lust, put anything before God, use God's name as a cuss word, then you are just as guilty has I am and if you were to die today you would have to stand before the Holy God of this universe and if God were to find you guilty you too would have to face punishment. God doesn't want that, and I do not want that and I don't think that you really want that ever. The writer of the article said it was so easy that he cannot believe that he had not done it before. First off he could not do it on his own, the Holy Spirit had to be speaking to his conscience,God Himself has to call us to Himself. God used Kerrigan to preach the gospel, God's Word, touch the conscience, conviction was brought to the heart, then the person began to reason out what he hear, does this really make sense to me, it this man really preaching truth. You see he had been blinded by the god of this world (the devil)for so long and now what he is hearing is more believeable that what he believed in the pasted. His eyes were opened to the truth, believed the truth, accepted the truth and turned from the false god that he had been following to the one and only true God. That is what is called repentance. The moment that He trusted Christ and repented he became a new creature in Christ, that is called being born again. What he posted in the paper made you angry, because this man had the guts to take a stand for Christ, the one who just saved him. This man cares about you and has written an article that will touch many lives and I believe that what he wrote touched your life and instead of you getting right with God you upset and you had to lash back in anger. This article was not bias it was "TRUTH" in it's purest form and you know what they say about the truth, sometimes it hurts. Sometimes it is a bitter pill to swollow, it is better to swollow it now than at the Judgment. I do hope and pray you humble yourself and trust the only God that can save you.

Originally posted by

Not A Christian, and comfortable with it.

My friend, it is not about a religion that works for you. It is about the only religion that works. Now this young man will not have to spend an enternity in Hell. It took me sometime to figure this religion stuff out. Basically there is only two types of religions, Here is the first one, ready for this, Christianity they are the ones who have a Savour, and all the other religions fall under the second type. They don't have a savour and they are trying to do some kind of works to get to heaven like burn candles or incense, do good works etc. See my friend Chrisitian are saved by the Grace of God, it is a free gift not of works that we could boast about. You did not but your name on your article, I wish that you had so I could pray for you by name, but I really don't need it because God already know who you are and knows your every thought word and deed. And He loves you so very much, do know that He die for you and paid the terrible price for your sins and mine that if we was to put our faith and trust in what He has done for us that we would not have to face punishment in Hell. I tell you that I deserve to go to Hell because I have broken everyone of God's Laws, I even prayed to a false God.I do not deserve Heaven, I deserve Hell it is because of God's GRACE that I am Saved. G-R-A-C-E = God's Riches At Christ Expense. My friend have you ever told a lie, stole anything, looked at a person with lust, put anything before God, use God's name as a cuss word, then you are just as guilty has I am and if you were to die today you would have to stand before the Holy God of this universe and if God were to find you guilty you too would have to face punishment. God doesn't want that, and I do not want that and I don't think that you really want that ever. The writer of the article said it was so easy that he cannot believe that he had not done it before. First off he could not do it on his own, the Holy Spirit had to be speaking to his conscience,God Himself has to call us to Himself. God used Kerrigan to preach the gospel, God's Word, touch the conscience, conviction was brought to the heart, then the person began to reason out what he hear, does this really make sense to me, it this man really preaching truth. You see he had been blinded by the god of this world (the devil)for so long and now what he is hearing is more believeable that what he believed in the pasted. His eyes were opened to the truth, believed the truth, accepted the truth and turned from the false god that he had been following to the one and only true God. That is what is called repentance. The moment that He trusted Christ and repented he became a new creature in Christ, that is called being born again. What he posted in the paper made you angry, because this man had the guts to take a stand for Christ, the one who just saved him. This man cares about you and has written an article that will touch many lives and I believe that what he wrote touched your life and instead of you getting right with God you upset and you had to lash back in anger. This article was not bias it was "TRUTH" in it's purest form and you know what they say about the truth, sometimes it hurts. Sometimes it is a bitter pill to swollow, it is better to swollow it now than at the Judgment. I do hope and pray you humble yourself and trust the only God that can save you.

More babbling from delusional hysterics.

Originally posted by

Not A Christian, and comfortable with it.

I am glad you have found a religion that you feel is right for you. I am also glad that you have begun to develop a meaningful relationship with deity. However, I disagree with it being published as you have published it in the East Carolinian.

This is the most biased editorial that I have ever seen in this paper. What about those of us who feel the Christian path is not right for us? What about the Buddhist, the Pagan, the Hindu, the Jews or the Muslims who respect your beliefs, but wish to follow a path that they believe is just as right as the Christian path? Be careful how you proclaim religion; some folks might take your proclamation the wrong way. The East Carolinian should endeavor to find someone else from a religion outside of Christianity to write an editorial also. It is only fair.

I am sure at this point many will condemn my opinion. That's okay because I have my faith and my faith will deliver me through whatever may come. I don't mind you praying for me; I'll light a candle for you.

Now commenter, that's not a very tolerant position to take on this article which correctly fits the dictionary definition of an editorial: "an article in a newspaper or other periodical presenting the opinion of the publisher, editor, or editors."
Editorials are by the nature biased since they are personal opinion.
Just as you,commenter, are entitled to your opinion and expression of it why should not our editor in this case be entitled also?
Are you more equal than him? (sounds a bit Orwellian).
Those who feel the Christian path is not right are also entitled to post their editorials too.

Sadly, commenter, you are encouraging the Orwellian "thought police" concept by your stance. Is that the kind of country you want to live in?
You know most of the founders of the USA left Europe mainly because they were not allowed freedom of conscience that is why it was established as "the land of the free".
You commenter, appear to wish to turn back to your European dictatorial roots and quash all dissenters from your multicultural diversity (except those nasty Christains).
Tell me this is not true! You are surely not a Nazi?

I commend the preachers who go at personal cost and risk to reach out to those who are perishing, even if you don't believe it you can see that they have integrity and the courage of their convictions.
Who wants some wishy, washy, weak willed, namby pamby, fake Christian anyway! God hates that, the Bible says He will spew them from His mouth.
I commend Yazid for his stance and his public declaration the Bible says that if you believe in your heart AND confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord you will be saved.

I look forward to seeing you at the marrige supper Yazid, brother.

Originally posted by

faceless says oh snap

Glad you found something to live and strive for, but something as personal and exclusive as one's own spiritual salvation has no real place in a public forum (IN MY HUMBLE OPINION, mind you!). It should also be noted that even spirituality can be harmful in large enough doses, and NOTHING is in black and white, my friend.

1 Corinthians 1:18-19

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Yazid!

I thank God for you Brother!

As for sharing your "opinion" about a topic it seems that you are very "black and white" in your idea that one's personal salvation shouldn't be published in the public forum. If "nothing is balck and white" as you say... I ask how can you be sure that salvation shouldn't be proclaimed in the public square?

According to our faith, the Good News of salvation through Christ's shed blood for sinful fallen man is to be shouted from the roof tops!

Originally posted by

Not A Christian, and comfortable with it.

I'll pray for you.

You pray for me, I'll think for you.

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I'll pray for you.[/QUOTE]

Who exactly are you praying too?

You're facts are skewed just enough that someone might believe that you knew what you were talking about.

I think you're prayers might be bouncing off your ceiling.

Read todays East Carolinian about this article. I loved it. Kudos to Yazid!!!!

Originally posted by

Whitney Jenkins

Oh yeah, continue to stand up boldly for Christ, bro! And as Matt 10:28 says, "And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." May God keep you throughout your new found journey in Christ, Yazid, and continually reveal awesome things to you the more you seek Him.

Originally posted by

Jonathan

Glory be to God Yazid! Fight the good fight because your testimony is strong. It confounds the skeptics who say that Christianity is a fairy tale to see someone study the religions and find that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. If they would take the time and objectively read the Bible and examine the evidence they too could find the truth. I grew up in church but thought that going off to a University and ultimately pursuing and receiving a professional degree would bring me true enlightenment. After receiving two degrees, lots of partying, getting engaged to a beautiful woman, and obtaining a succesful well paying job I found that the American dream is a lie. That all the world contains is deception and emptiness. It was then that God by His grace saved me and I repented and found the Truth - Jesus. You have found the light and have escaped the bondage and found that he who has the Son is free indeed.

This article is a joke, literally. He has not seriously converted to Christianity, the article is satire. You people are preaching to a brick wall...

Originally posted by

ROBERT

the bottom line is either Jesus pays for your sins with his blood or you pay for your sins in hell. Either way your sins will get paid for . think about it if there where other ways to go to heaven then Jesus died on the cross for nothing .Remeber Jesus said nobody takes my life i freely give it. He could of sent down legions of angels . But he died in our place then he came out of the grave to prove he was the son of God . if you destroy this body i will rebuild it on the third day .

Sounds to me like I'm getting billed for a plate of something I didn't order.

Originally posted by

concerned

hahaha, following the bible to a T. Yeah, but that doesn't serve a prurpose when the bible was written at a mosagonistic, persecuting time, where minorities and women had no rights! this article is a joke

Your response makes no sense whatsoever. Don't use words you can't spell.

Originally posted by

Atheist at Large

Also, stop living your lives in the name of someone else because you fear being punished. Live the way you actually want to, it'll be more fun.

Love,
Me.

I don't really consider myself Christian, but may I ask who do you think you are by trying to tell people how to live their lives? You're just as bad as the fanatics that stand outside of the library and tell everyone they're going to hell. Grow up.

These Christians aren't telling you that "You're going to Hell!" They are telling you how NOT to go to Hell! If you would only stop and listen to them!!!! Thisnk of all the sins that you have done throughout your life.
Lying, stealing, using God's Holy Name as a 4 letter curse word, lusting. See God's Law (The 10 Commandments-Exodus 20 in the Bible) for a list of them. Just think...if you committed 3 sins per day, that would add up to 1095 sins in a year. In 10 years, you would have committed 10,950 sins! Imagine how many times you have broken God's Laws throughout your entire life!!!! No wonder God is angry with our sins! The Bible says "The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ, our Lord." (Romans 6:23) But He made a way for us to be forgiven. He became a man in the person of Jesus Christ to pay the debt for us! We broke the Law, but He paid our fine! That's why Jesus said, "I am the Truth, the Life, The Way, no one comes to the Father but through Me." (John 14:6)

Originally posted by

Atheist at Large

Dear Christian Posters,
Good job. You don't understand the simple concepts of sarcasm and proper grammar.

Also, stop living your lives in the name of someone else because you fear being punished. Live the way you actually want to, it'll be more fun.

Love,
Me.

Wow I dont even remember this post.
Hmm you're suggesting Im telling people what to do, well I guess I am, however Im not putting a gun to their heads like the 2 abrahamic faiths are.

Not sure what youre trying to do with the comment of grow up, purhaps a bit of projection on your part ???