*Dom absconds with the thread* I shan't kill her, but I shall torture her within an inch of her small life! Why? *shrug* Because she makes it so delightful.Blitz wrote:Are you two going to kill each other?
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*Dom absconds with the thread* I shan't kill her, but I shall torture her within an inch of her small life! Why? *shrug* Because she makes it so delightful.Blitz wrote:Are you two going to kill each other?
I ain't skeered. I know how to keep my hand at the level of my eyes. muhahaBlitz wrote:Jest asking. Countess has been known to want to hang people.
I guess so.Blitz wrote:So basically I Have more education than you mf?
#debatevirtuesBlitz wrote:You are overly honest. #debateoffenses
I thought I did.Blitz wrote:Why don't you just call yourself anabaptist?
Yes. And no. You belong to a class of the Violent.Blitz wrote:Am I a class by myself?
Divorce isn't tolerated FOR THE MOST PART. Meaning, it's so rare that it's hardly surfaces.Dom wrote:Make up yo mind!
Youth Bible School. I just came through that event. You missed the talk around here about that. Back up a few pages in my thread and read it.Dom wrote:What is YBS? How do you meet people in their HOMES,
I am a witness for Jehovah, yes.Dom wrote:are you a Jehovah's Witness?
#1 My life. What I am supposed to do. How I can best work in His Kingdom. #2 I would ask some theology questions. Like, who is right about the occult... the SS or me? And just affirm that the EO is not the Only Right Church.Dom wrote:What answers don't you have? GIVE THREE. Erm, three questions.
Six.Dom wrote:How many siblings do you have?
Because without honesty all you have is a tangle of lies and deceit. Not a safe path to travel.Dom wrote:Why is honesty important to you?
Not knowing what I am supposed to do with my life. I mean, I only get one chance at this and I want to do it right.Dom wrote:What's the most difficult part about being your age, right now?
Not right now. I usually can handle weird situations pretty well.Dom wrote:Are you anxious for anything in the future to arrive?
Many.Dom wrote:Do you have any regrets?
Cold cereal.Dom wrote:What is your favorite food?
Our goal isn't to point them to the Anabaptists. It's to point them to Jesus.Dom wrote:What is your purpose in hitting the streets to "witness"? Do you think it alienates more people than it inspires them to become...Anabaptist?
We specialize in that too.Dom wrote:Why do it with random people instead of focusing your energies on the lost souls close to you, like The Dom?
Not sure I have one.Dom wrote:What is your favorite meme?
I would just plan on staying back.Blitz wrote:Are you two going to kill each other?
Why have I not known this myself?Blitz wrote:Jest asking. Countess has been known to want to hang people.
In Anabaptism, you mean? I imagine that's more from stigma than from people being perfect spouses. Even in Christian circles where divorce is clearly accepted as okay in certain circumstances, it can be unbelievably difficult to find the courage to do it, no matter if it's justified.Miss Friendship wrote:Divorce isn't tolerated FOR THE MOST PART. Meaning, it's so rare that it's hardly surfaces.
Me? Nope.Miss Friendship wrote:Oh, and have you met Mandy yet?
I used to wonder that.Miss Friendship wrote:How I can best work in His Kingdom.
SUCH AS?Miss Friendship wrote:I usually can handle weird situations pretty well.
Dom wrote:Do you have any regrets?
Care to share?Miss Friendship wrote:Many. :(
Dom wrote:What is your favorite food?
Yeah, I don't microwave Cheerios, either. :|Miss Friendship wrote:Cold cereal.
That explains why you go out. Not if it alienates people. Why would anyone care what someone on the street said? NO OFFENSE TO YOUR WAY OF LIVING AND YOUR LIFE PURPOSE AND ALL THAT, OF COURSE. :| In any case, if you're in America, which I know you are...everyone knows about God. You're not telling them anything they've never heard of, they're not some remote tribe. I imagine they just categorize you as "one of the crazies" and try to avoid eye contact as they hurry by. No? Have you ever brought someone to the Lord from simply approaching a stranger on the street?Miss Friendship wrote:Our goal isn't to point them to the Anabaptists. It's to point them to Jesus. :yes: Because if He really is The Truth, then they need to know. Not all will accept it. We are still instructed to warn them.
Yes in Anabaptism. And you do have a point. No one is perfect. Rather they believe Jesus forbids divorce and re-marriage. Because, if we are to live on earth as in Heaven, as Jesus said.... Obviously there is no divorce in heaven, and if we had perfect love like we will there, there would be no fighting/problems to start with here.Dom wrote:In Anabaptism, you mean? I imagine that's more from stigma than from people being perfect spouses. Even in Christian circles where divorce is clearly accepted as okay in certain circumstances, it can be unbelievably difficult to find the courage to do it, no matter if it's justified.
I GET EMBARRASSED SO RARELY I HARDLY KNOW WHAT THE FEELING IS ANYMORE. I have trained myself to deal with awkward situations. Umm, the Mennonites can present some difficult situations. #EspeciallyMyCousinsWhoThinkILiveAStrangeLife I mean, who ever heard tell of a girl SPENDING TIME COMMUNICATING WITH ONLINE FRIENDS??Dom wrote:SUCH AS?
Is that supposed to be funny?Dom wrote:Yeah, I don't microwave Cheerios, either.
Lemme start with this. I am not claiming street evangelism to be the best way of evangelism. I actually prefer other methods better. But the thing is, we can do a poor way of evangelism, with little or no success, or no evangelism. No method is perfect. We won't win souls in one day. We aren't really trying to. We are just trying to plant some seeds. See people don't really take time to think about things from an eternal perspective, so if you can at least plant that idea, maybe they will go on a search themselves and find out whats truth.Dom wrote:That explains why you go out. Not if it alienates people. Why would anyone care what someone on the street said? NO OFFENSE TO YOUR WAY OF LIVING AND YOUR LIFE PURPOSE AND ALL THAT, OF COURSE.In any case, if you're in America, which I know you are...everyone knows about God. You're not telling them anything they've never heard of, they're not some remote tribe. I imagine they just categorize you as "one of the crazies" and try to avoid eye contact as they hurry by. No? Have you ever brought someone to the Lord from simply approaching a stranger on the street?
Nope. I get along best with blunt unmanageable people.Dom wrote:Do I offend you?
Never have. Probably won't till I am 20. I do have a track phone which I am allowed to use occasionally.Dom wrote: Do you have a SmartPhone?
Sometimes.Dom wrote:Do you wish you were taller?
No.Dom wrote: Have you ever been snowboarding?
Actually I have. Once I was utterly convinced if there was a God, He had no love for me, and I was a mere unimportant dot in the universe. So bitterly, I asked for a miracle as proof He loved me. After it happened, and I got over the shock, I never doubted His existence or His love again.Dom wrote:Have you ever considered that God might not exist? Not, "Ha, what a ridiculous thought, of course he does!" kind of considering. I mean literally sat down and asked...WHY do I believe he exists, and does what I know of him line up with what I see in the real world?
I thought the Bible said there is no marriage in Heaven? Also, how do you explain away people who are married, their spouse dies, then they remarry as you said they could...what happens in Heaven when they get there and have two spouses? WHAT NOW, missy, WHAT NOW!Miss Friendship wrote:you do have a point. No one is perfect. Rather they believe Jesus forbids divorce and re-marriage. Because, if we are to live on earth as in Heaven, as Jesus said.... Obviously there is no divorce in heaven, and if we had perfect love like we will there, there would be no fighting/problems to start with here.![]()
Yeahhh, people either totally get it, or totally don't. Pay no mind to the haters.Miss Friendship wrote:I mean, who ever heard tell of a girl SPENDING TIME COMMUNICATING WITH ONLINE FRIENDS??![]()
Dom wrote:Yeah, I don't microwave Cheerios, either.
No. It WAS funny.Miss Friendship wrote:Is that supposed to be funny?
I doubt I would take anything seriously that was presented to me on the street. It would drive me away. And that's coming from a self-described "evangelical" background.Miss Friendship wrote:We are just trying to plant some seeds. See people don't really take time to think about things from an eternal perspective, so if you can at least plant that idea, maybe they will go on a search themselves and find out whats truth.
Approaching people on the street certainly won't enlighten them to "what the gospel is about" either. JUST SAYIN'.Miss Friendship wrote:knowing about God does not guarantee they really understand what the gospel is about.
Those would be the "rock bottom" people I mentioned in my thread. This doesn't surprise me one bit.Miss Friendship wrote:Usually the people who will come and talk to you on the street are the ones who are hurting, lonely and their life is a wreck. They have been searching already and they need a friend and someone to give them hope. Those are the ones we can reach, and they are worth it. Even if the "success" rate is low.
WHAT. Okay, fine, I'm unmanageable. But you know you love it!Miss Friendship wrote:I get along best with blunt unmanageable people.![]()
I do appreciate the sentiment, and I assume this is what you wanted to tell me about so feel free to PM, but your response is about doubting God's love for you. I'm asking if you have ever been able to truly consider whether God actually exists or not. It's an entirely different thing. What you experienced was self-doubt.Miss Friendship wrote:Once I was utterly convinced if there was a God, He had no love for me, and I was a mere unimportant dot in the universe. So bitterly, I asked for a miracle as proof He loved me. After it happened, and I got over the shock, I never doubted His existence or His love again.
You won't be married in heaven, but your spouses would be in heaven, SO HOW WOULD YOU TREAT THEM THERE? Treat them that way on earth.Dom wrote:I thought the Bible said there is no marriage in Heaven? Also, how do you explain away people who are married, their spouse dies, then they remarry as you said they could...what happens in Heaven when they get there and have two spouses? WHAT NOW, missy, WHAT NOW!
Here. I hired this smiley to laugh for you:Dom wrote:No. It WAS funny.
Well you aren't everyone. Some actually do. And often, we aren't like giving out literature or anything. Just holding up something for people to read, and if they are interested, they can come talk.Dom wrote:I doubt I would take anything seriously that was presented to me on the street. It would drive me away. And that's coming from a self-described "evangelical" background.
So how would they learn if talking to them is not the way to start?Dom wrote:Approaching people on the street certainly won't enlighten them to "what the gospel is about" either. JUST SAYIN'.
So I guess the answer is no. I mean I have tried. I have honestly tried to think "There is no God" and then stopped to consider. And I just know and have seen too much evidence. I know He exists. Take him away and nothing makes sense anymore. Even if I don't want to serve Him, I will never believe He does not exist, because scientifically He has too....in order for life to make sense to me.Dom wrote: I'm asking if you have ever been able to truly consider whether God actually exists or not. It's an entirely different thing.
Nope. If it was a debate I would be much more brutal.Dom wrote:Do you consider this to be debating? To me it's just sharing of beliefs and challenging thought processes. I have no love for debating. DOES THIS COUNT?
Writing. ? But that's just something I love doing.... I don't exactly "feel strongly" about.Dom wrote:What other things do you feel strongly about, besides religion?
Probably, yes.Dom wrote: Does your family feel you spend too much time on the computer?
*isn't exactly sure what a disco star is* I guess a cowboy.Dom wrote:Would you rather be a disco star or a cowboy?
Chat with friends.Dom wrote: What's your favorite thing to do on a lazy afternoon?
Dom wrote:Do you do your own laundry?
Eugene and Bernard. Can't choose between 'em.Dom wrote:Who is your favorite Adventures in Odyssey character?
How sweetly condescending you are.Miss Friendship wrote:Here. I hired this smiley to laugh for you:
Darn straight.Miss Friendship wrote:Well you aren't everyone.
I dunno, maybe you don't take it upon yourself to splatter your beliefs all over the place? Let people do what they wanna do? But I know that ain't gonna happen. heh heh heh THEIR SOULS ARE AT STAKE. But only in your opinion.Miss Friendship wrote:how would they learn if talking to them is not the way to start?![]()
What evidence makes you feel that God exists? Also, I used to feel exactly that way. Guess what...ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.Miss Friendship wrote:So I guess the answer is no. I mean I have tried. I have honestly tried to think "There is no God" and then stopped to consider. And I just know and have seen too much evidence. I know He exists. Take him away and nothing makes sense anymore. Even if I don't want to serve Him, I will never believe He does not exist, because scientifically He has too....in order for life to make sense to me.
How much free time do you get? What do you do the rest of the time?Miss Friendship wrote:I just have to use it in free time only.
What do they do for you?Miss Friendship wrote:*cough* I DO THE WHOLE FAMILY'S LAUNDRY.
You are forgetting one important factor. I really believe their souls are at stake, so can't you understand why I am going to try? #DifferenceDom wrote:I dunno, maybe you don't take it upon yourself to splatter your beliefs all over the place? Let people do what they wanna do? But I know that ain't gonna happen. heh heh heh THEIR SOULS ARE AT STAKE. But only in your opinion.
Right now, a lot actually. I don't have much going on.Dom wrote:How much free time do you get? What do you do the rest of the time?
Annoy me. Insult me. And end up being the most lovable people around.Dom wrote:What do they do for you?
I'll answer this in PM cause it ties in with the "proof" for God.Dom wrote:What do you think of the concept that all religions are the same, just with different people in the role of God and "prophets", etc.? What makes you so sure YOUR religion is the correct one, of all the variations out there that are so close to each other, yet each insisting theirs are correct and everyone else will burn?
Dom wrote:If you had to choose one person to spend a year locked in a cabin with, who would it be - historical person, celebrity, friend, family, fantasy person...?
I do not. I did have several rings for awhile that I would wear for fun, but I don't bother anymore with plastic adornment.Dom wrote:Do you wear jewelry?
If I would, I would be labeled "discontent with the hair color God gave me."Dom wrote:Do you dye your hair?
Dom wrote:Have you ever raised Sea Monkeys?
I have no idea.Connie G. wrote:What's your favorite part of Thanksgiving?
*thinks* I'll respond to this when I can think of something.Connie G. wrote:What's the most unfair thing that ever has happend to you?
Dunno about the accuracy of something like this, but this is always what I have been told about the religious tendencies of America: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/ ... bution.pngBlitz wrote:I from personal experience have found that a lot of Americans have little to zero knowledge about God.
I haven't forgotten. Of course I get why you try. "Evangelical" is in my background, 'MEMBAH?! I just wish you'd see the truth like meeeee someday.Miss Friendship wrote:You are forgetting one important factor. I really believe their souls are at stake, so can't you understand why I am going to try? #Difference
Yes, I saw your PM, and it is not even close to proof, I'm afraid. I'll respond...EVENTUALLY.Miss Friendship wrote:I'll answer this in PM cause it ties in with the "proof" for God.![]()
It shouldn't, but it could be oh so delightful if it were.Miss Friendship wrote:Well it shouldn't be anyone male if we weren't married.
So Mandy I guess.
Dom wrote:Do you dye your hair?
Uh huh. I suppose using deodorant makes you discontent with the smell God gave you? Clipping your nails makes you discontent with the natural curvature of your keratin? Wearing glasses makes you discontent with the imperfect eyesight God gave you? Putting on clothes covers up the body He presented you in? Cutting your hair or shaving your legs shows your disrespect for the hair He wanted on your body? =| I WANT A SERIOUS FREAKING ANSWER, YOUNG LADY.Miss Friendship wrote:If I would, I would be labeled "discontent with the hair color God gave me."
Dom wrote:Have you ever raised Sea Monkeys?
Glad you enjoyed that so much.Miss Friendship wrote:![]()
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No, I have not.
I can say the exactttt same.Dom wrote: I just wish you'd see the truth like meeeee someday.
Oh sure. I didn't give you everything. Just the start.Dom wrote:Yes, I saw your PM, and it is not even close to proof, I'm afraid. I'll respond...EVENTUALLY.
I don't consider that a joke.Dom wrote:It shouldn't, but it could be oh so delightful if it were.![]()
Did I ever say I was against dying hair or I wouldn't be allowed? But either way, I do not dye my hair and nor do I find a need too. As for the things you mentioned, you have a point. Maybe dying hair is no different. I think my parents would believe it to be "drawing attention to your appearance" and that's wrong. Don't ask me why.Dom wrote: I WANT A SERIOUS FREAKING ANSWER, YOUNG LADY.
I get out enough. People like you make me realize the world is unsafe.Dom wrote:You don't get out much, do ya?![]()
Well we would not particularly try to follow all the OT laws, as we believe the NT is for us today, which I am sure you know. As for following all of the NT, yes that is considered very important. As Jesus said that if you don't obey, you don't love Him. Do I obey all of it all the time, without failing? No. Do I try to? Yes. Same for my parents. What commands in the NT do you think Christians do not obey?Dom wrote:Do you think it's okay to pick and choose what you want to follow, or not follow, from the Bible, or the New Testament? If no, can you say you don't do that anyway? That your parents don't?
Yep.Dom wrote:Do you use a highlighter in your Bible?
Revelation 2:10Dom wrote:What is your favorite verse?
Memorizing scripture is powerful because it's scripture. When you want to give someone a source, you have it right there in your head. (Although with Google, this is hardly needed anymore) =[ So yes, it's more important than song lyrics.Dom wrote:Do you think memorizing scripture is actually any more helpful to anyone than memorizing song lyrics?
Hmm, so hard. "It is Finished." Song you should listen too.Dom wrote:What is your favorite hymn?
I refused to let my little sister take a walk with me. Crimes #selfish #stubborn #unkind DOES THAT COUNT?Dom wrote:TELL ME SOMETHING BAD YOU'VE DONE RECENTLY.
It makes me much less happy. Which makes me brave for having the guts to do it.Miss Friendship wrote:if I have been reading you right, this kind of life really doesn't make you any "happier" than when you were a Christian.
What you gave was "Jesus rose from the dead". That's not something you can prove, that's based on the same text you base everything else on. You're just making a circle. "I base 1 on 2 and 2 on 1 and 1 on 1." That ain't right.Miss Friendship wrote:I didn't give you everything. Just the start.
Good. Neither do I.Miss Friendship wrote:Did I ever say I was against dying hair or I wouldn't be allowed? But either way, I do not dye my hair and nor do I find a need too.
Sweet Baby Jesus, LET'S CELEBRATE!!!Miss Friendship wrote:As for the things you mentioned, you have a point.
TWO in one day? This is going very nicely. *rubs hands together with evil delight*Miss Friendship wrote:I think my parents would believe it to be "drawing attention to your appearance" and that's wrong. Don't ask me why.
I HAVE COMPLETED MY MISSION, I SHALL NOW LEAVE THIS PLACE.Miss Friendship wrote:I get out enough. People like you make me realize the world is unsafe.
Hence my asking about the NEW Testament.Miss Friendship wrote:Well we would not particularly try to follow all the OT laws, as we believe the NT is for us today, which I am sure you know.
Oh you know, head coverings, stuff like that.Miss Friendship wrote:What commands in the NT do you think Christians do not obey?
By The Gaithers? I tried, but it was so flippin' boring, ermagerd.Miss Friendship wrote:"It is Finished." Song you should listen too.
Dom wrote:TELL ME SOMETHING BAD YOU'VE DONE RECENTLY.
Oh you are one bad kitty cat. I'd better steer clear of you. *smirks* BUT REALLY, HOW SELFISH AND TERRIBLE OF YOU, ONE DAY YOU'LL REGRET THAT.Miss Friendship wrote:I refused to let my little sister take a walk with me. Crimes #selfish #stubborn #unkind DOES THAT COUNT?The way you said "bad" made me think "BAD."
Well you haven't let me give the reasons why I believe He did rise from the dead from a purely historical point of view and looking at the facts, outside of the Bible.Dom wrote:What you gave was "Jesus rose from the dead". That's not something you can prove, that's based on the same text you base everything else on. You're just making a circle. "I base 1 on 2 and 2 on 1 and 1 on 1." That ain't right.
No swearing on my thread.Dom wrote:Sweet Baby Jesus, LET'S CELEBRATE!!!
So you think that convincing me that hair dye is not evil is an accomplishment? I think I believed that before you came along.Dom wrote:TWO in one day? This is going very nicely. *rubs hands together with evil delight*
*dies* I DO wear a headcovering.Dom wrote:Oh you know, head coverings, stuff like that.
Eh, they didn't sing it really. I couldn't find the song that I am thinking of on youtube.Dom wrote:By The Gaithers? I tried, but it was so flippin' boring, ermagerd.
I could, but I refuse too.Dom wrote:But can't you give me something juicier?
NOT onions. NOT mushrooms. NOT peppers. Anything else, sure.Dom wrote:What do you like on your pizza?
Postcards. Least I used to. Lately I have been collecting a odd bunch of online friends.Dom wrote:What do you collect?
Yes and no. Does dancing count if you don't know any "steps" or had any training?Dom wrote:Do you like to dance?
AND ITS LOWER THAN MY DIGNITY TO FIND IT FOR YOU. Oh well. Here. *hands grudgingly* http://www.odysseyscoop.com/forum/viewt ... 2&start=64Dom wrote:Link me to your picture on that thread if you want me to see it, I AIN'T GONNA LOWER MYSELF TO SEARCHING FOR IT.
Hmm, a tiger.Dom wrote:If you could have any wild animal as a pet (regardless of your MORAL thoughts on such things), what would it be?
When a friend talks really loud in front of others and is embarrassing.Dom wrote:Name a pet peeve that doesn't relate to your siblings.
Dom wrote:Oh you know, head coverings, stuff like that.
I have some aloe vera if you need it, Dom.Miss Friendship wrote:*dies* I DO wear a headcovering.Try again.
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I have you free reign to PM me, liah!Miss Friendship wrote:Well you haven't let me give the reasons why I believe He did rise from the dead from a purely historical point of view and looking at the facts, outside of the Bible.
Dom wrote:Sweet Baby Jesus, LET'S CELEBRATE!!!
I wasn't aware talking about Jesus as a cuddly infant was cussing.Miss Friendship wrote:No swearing on my thread.Now what point did I agree you had?
Dom wrote:Oh you know, head coverings, stuff like that.
muhahahaha Wowwwww. Yeah, your link suckethed, so latch sent me the right one, because apparently SHE isn't above searching the thread for your picture, and YOU'RE AN AMISH PERSONTHING. Ahem. Are you? What are you? Mennonite? Or is "Anabaptist" all that you call yourself? I suppose you can't be Amish since you use electricity and look into the camera, but hey, there are some reeeeeally rebellious Amish girls out there. They might even use a BUTTON instead of a pin. =| Anyway...yay, now I've seen you. *feels oh so lucky*Miss Friendship wrote:*dies* I DO wear a headcovering.Try again.
I have my own, but thanks, such precious gifts from you are surely to be treasured.latch wrote:I have some aloe vera if you need it, Dom.
Dom wrote:But can't you give me something juicier?
Ooh, a tease, you really are a bad girl.Miss Friendship wrote:I could, but I refuse too.This is only something I would tell Helios and Mandy in PM and no one else. Tough luck.
It counts, but is usually unpleasant to witness.Miss Friendship wrote:Does dancing count if you don't know any "steps" or had any training?