Is it possible to be a Christian and be on Lush?

26 Aug 2016

Quote by HotWife4U
A little theology is needed here. The word "Christian" was a derogatory name made up to denigrate disciples of Christ. Christ in the great commission said to go into the world and make disciples. Jesus didn't die on the cross to give us yet another religion. He died as the lamb of god to take away the sins of the world.

When you profess the name of Christ as your savior you are not suddenly perfect in action and deed. You are forgiven. Jesus said to follow him you must become the servant of others. He warned not to judge others, for as you judge so will you be judged.

Can a Christian be on Lush? Yes! I am.

I'm interested in this.

I was taught that to be forgiven you have to be sorry. That's always been my problem around what my old church deemed sexual immorality. I never felt bad so I couldn't ask forgiveness.

Also, if you are sorry, you are supposed to try to stop with the sin you're committing. Which again, I didn't want to do (masturbation, extra-marital sex....).

And then when I realized that I was bisexual and my every thought towards women was a sin, I just gave up.

Does your understanding of the Bible teach differently? Please know that this isn't an attack or a challenge. Your brand of Christianity just seems much gentler than the one I know.

26 Aug 2016

Quote by Burquette

I'm interested in this.

I was taught that to be forgiven you have to be sorry. That's always been my problem around what my old church deemed sexual immorality. I never felt bad so I couldn't ask forgiveness.

Also, if you are sorry, you are supposed to try to stop with the sin you're committing. Which again, I didn't want to do (masturbation, extra-marital sex....).

And then when I realized that I was bisexual and my every thought towards women was a sin, I just gave up.

Does your understanding of the Bible teach differently? Please know that this isn't an attack or a challenge. Your brand of Christianity just seems much gentler than the one I know.

My "brand" of Christianity follows the teachings of Christ not traditions of a church. My beliefs are focused on Christ and whom he is. First of all sin is inescapable. For all have sinned. Jesus said to cast your cares upon him because he cares for you. No priest or religion can provide absolution. That is the exclusive right of Christ. It says that all sin and if you confess your sins, he is faithful to forgive your sins and cleanse you from all unrighteousness. And yes you are suppose to try and change. As far as sexual sin is concerned, I believe that is things like and child molestation. God gave us sexuality and he gave us love. If sex alone is sin I'm in a big world of hurt.

Jesus teaches, to love your enemy, to love your neighbor as your self. To not judge others and they will know we are his disciples by the way we love one another. I'm not a religious person but I follow Christ.

26 Aug 2016

Quote by HotWife4U

My "brand" of Christianity follows the teachings of Christ not traditions of a church. My beliefs are focused on Christ and whom he is. First of all sin is inescapable. For all have sinned. Jesus said to cast your cares upon him because he cares for you. No priest or religion can provide absolution. That is the exclusive right of Christ. It says that all sin and if you confess your sins, he is faithful to forgive your sins and cleanse you from all unrighteousness. And yes you are suppose to try and change. As far as sexual sin is concerned, I believe that is things like and child molestation. God gave us sexuality and he gave us love. If sex alone is sin I'm in a big world of hurt.

Jesus teaches, to love your enemy, to love your neighbor as your self. To not judge others and they will know we are his disciples by the way we love one another. I'm not a religious person but I follow Christ.

I'm not a Christian (though I do think it's possible to be one and be on Lush), but I just wanted to say I found this to be a beautifully realized version of Christianity. I was actually moved, reading it. Really well put. I wish more Christians would practice this form of their religion.

Thank you for your insight.

26 Aug 2016

Why not? For me, a Christian, sex is a religious experience.

26 Aug 2016

Quote by HotWife4U

My "brand" of Christianity follows the teachings of Christ not traditions of a church. My beliefs are focused on Christ and whom he is. First of all sin is inescapable. For all have sinned. Jesus said to cast your cares upon him because he cares for you. No priest or religion can provide absolution. That is the exclusive right of Christ. It says that all sin and if you confess your sins, he is faithful to forgive your sins and cleanse you from all unrighteousness. And yes you are suppose to try and change. As far as sexual sin is concerned, I believe that is things like and child molestation. God gave us sexuality and he gave us love. If sex alone is sin I'm in a big world of hurt.

Jesus teaches, to love your enemy, to love your neighbor as your self. To not judge others and they will know we are his disciples by the way we love one another. I'm not a religious person but I follow Christ.

I like this very much. If I could do this, I may still call myself a Christian, too. Thank you for a thoughtful and lovely answer.

I'm sorry for the use of the word brand if it offended.

28 Aug 2016

Quote by HeraTeleia
Last I checked I still was able to serve my church and faith without being struck down by lightning,

love this... when i go they all get jittery...

then there's the moans about the costs of fire insurance... Embarassed

but i guess so ...

hope soooooooo

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28 Aug 2016

Quote by Buz
Yes. In fact, the Bible has several instances of explicit sex. Being a Christian is really about how you treat other people and if you live your life in a way that is charitable and influences people in a loving and kind way. The Bible sternly warns about being a judgemental person.

There are way too many false Christians. You can spot them easily, always professing to be Christians, holding themselves out to be holier than thou, always seeing sin in everyone else. The type that don't do any charitable acts unless they get publicity and credit for it. They always judge other people. They are unforgiving and unloving. The Bible says that in the end there are many who will not be recognized.

This.

As a Methodist, I am what some would call a "quiet Christian". Methodists, and United Methodists in particular, believe that the the only way to even have a chance at Heaven is to do good works, for as many people, for as long as possible, in this life.

Not proselytize or evangelize or otherwise profess the faith. Not to judge, or turn away from those who are not Christian--to serve all, to be G-d's willing servant, to use one's own hands to do His work. Good works, small and large, to include putting one's own self at physical risk, knowing that one's own life is to be freely given in service and defence of the lives of others, regardless of faith or lack thereof.

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28 Aug 2016

Quote by HeraTeleia
Not to judge, or turn away from those who are not Christian--to serve all, to be G-d's willing servant, to use one's own hands to do His work.

I see you always write G-d instead of God. May I ask why? Is it for the same reason for Jews it's considered blasphemy to say Jahova's name.

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5 Sep 2016

I appreciate all the thoughtful posts. I enjoyed reading the variety of opinions and laughed at the funny ones. Thanks!

5 Sep 2016

Quote by noll

I see you always write G-d instead of God. May I ask why? Is it for the same reason for Jews it's considered blasphemy to say Jahova's name.

it's not intended to be God. it's Grod. Grod was a very advanced Caveman who preceded, not only Jesus, But Adam and Eve. She actually built a time machine and went back before the big bang and birthed God himself, so yes, Grod is the mother of God. hope that clarifies things.

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5 Sep 2016

Quote by sprite

Grod is the mother of God

Some followers of Mary might want to have a word or two with you about that theology but I kind of like it. Just stay away from nuns with baseball bats for a while.

5 Sep 2016

Quote by HeraTeleia

This.

As a Methodist, I am what some would call a "quiet Christian". Methodists, and United Methodists in particular, believe that the the only way to even have a chance at Heaven is to do good works, for as many people, for as long as possible, in this life.

Not proselytize or evangelize or otherwise profess the faith. Not to judge, or turn away from those who are not Christian--to serve all, to be G-d's willing servant, to use one's own hands to do His work. Good works, small and large, to include putting one's own self at physical risk, knowing that one's own life is to be freely given in service and defence of the lives of others, regardless of faith or lack thereof.

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: NOT OF WORKS (caps mine), lest any man should boast." Eph. 2:8, 9

Christians are to do good works as a testimony of their salvation, not to attain it.
"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Eph. 2:10

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Rom. 6:23

5 Sep 2016

Quote by sprite
it's not intended to be God. it's Grod. Grod was a very advanced Caveman who preceded, not only Jesus, But Adam and Eve. She actually built a time machine and went back before the big bang and birthed God himself, so yes, Grod is the mother of God. hope that clarifies things.

Not really, because now we have an explanation for the origins of God, but we end up with a dilemma of traveling through time to a 'time' before there was even time, also a caveperson (PC!) being capable of birthing a god and above all, I still don't know why one would use G-d instead of Grod, especially if it's so easy to confuse it with God.
But thanks anyway.

Btw, I thought it was Lilith who came before Adam and Eve.

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5 Sep 2016

Quote by noll

Btw, I thought it was Lilith who came before Adam and Eve.

In Judaism.

5 Sep 2016

Quote by noll

Not really, because now we have an explanation for the origins of God, but we end up with a dilemma of traveling through time to a 'time' before there was even time, also a caveperson (PC!) being capable of birthing a god and above all, I still don't know why one would use G-d instead of Grod, especially if it's so easy to confuse it with God.
But thanks anyway.

Btw, I thought it was Lilith who came before Adam and Eve.

Lilith was actually Grod's pet Mammoth.

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.

5 Sep 2016

Quote by seeker4

Some followers of Mary might want to have a word or two with you about that theology but I kind of like it. Just stay away from nuns with baseball bats for a while.

which Mary? there were 5, you know. Mary the virgin mother, Mary the whore, Mary the shepardess, Mary the ninja assassin, and Mary the cab driver.

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.

6 Sep 2016

Quote by Burquette

I'm interested in this.

I was taught that to be forgiven you have to be sorry. That's always been my problem around what my old church deemed sexual immorality. I never felt bad so I couldn't ask forgiveness.

Also, if you are sorry, you are supposed to try to stop with the sin you're committing. Which again, I didn't want to do (masturbation, extra-marital sex....).

And then when I realized that I was bisexual and my every thought towards women was a sin, I just gave up.

Does your understanding of the Bible teach differently? Please know that this isn't an attack or a challenge. Your brand of Christianity just seems much gentler than the one I know.

I can't help adding my two cents here...

Nowhere in the Bible do you find God or Jesus condemning or humiliating people who are sincere. His harshest words were reserved for hypocrites. He says he came to preach good news to the poor, heal the heartbroken, announce freedom to all those oppressed, pardon all prisoners. I believe in unconditional love. Shame is something that people do to each other in the name of Christianity and it is tragic.

6 Sep 2016

Quote by Magical_felix
In Judaism.

True.

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10 Sep 2016

I suppose that depends on your definition of Christianity.

If your definition of Christianity requires a Christian to be chaste, and absolutely not horny or "lustful" while unmarried, and only sexual with your spouse while married (this would include never, ever, masturbating, or fantasizing about someone else), you wouldn't be a Christian if you were even reading this message.

If your definition of Christianity is more broad, then yeah, you can be a Christian and be a member of Lush.

23 Jan 2017

24 Jan 2017

Quote by HotWife4U
A little theology is needed here. The word "Christian" was a derogatory name made up to denigrate disciples of Christ. Christ in the great commission said to go into the world and make disciples. Jesus didn't die on the cross to give us yet another religion. He died as the lamb of god to take away the sins of the world.

When you profess the name of Christ as your savior you are not suddenly perfect in action and deed. You are forgiven. Jesus said to follow him you must become the servant of others. He warned not to judge others, for as you judge so will you be judged.

Can a Christian be on Lush? Yes! I am.

Okay, a very Christian deep theology.
But let me ask you, on your page you write that you are married, but your husband has a relations with sweetest sins, or whatever her name is. So, your husband cheats on you. Is that okay?

24 Jan 2017

Quote by Yuma1991

Okay, a very Christian deep theology.
But let me ask you, on your page you write that you are married, but your husband has a relations with sweetest sins, or whatever her name is. So, your husband cheats on you. Is that okay?

Maybe he doesn't cheat. Maybe they have an open relationship. Maybe it's none of our business.

24 Jan 2017

Quote by browncoffee

Maybe he doesn't cheat. Maybe they have an open relationship. Maybe it's none of our business.

I so agree with you. It is no ones buissness but there own. And who is this person to judge someone else?

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24 Jan 2017

Quote by Yuma1991

Okay, a very Christian deep theology.
But let me ask you, on your page you write that you are married, but your husband has a relations with sweetest sins, or whatever her name is. So, your husband cheats on you. Is that okay?

You have no idea what you're saying about Chuck and Mina (SweetestSins). They are not sexual in the least. They are great friends as I am with her. It's just exactly that judgmental attitude I'm referring to. What makes you a Christian is belief in Christ not self righteousness. What do all Christians have in common? They are all redeemed by the blood of the Lamb and they are all admitted sinners. Salvation is a gift and cant be earned.

24 Jan 2017

Quote by HotWife4U

You have no idea what you're saying about Chuck and Mina (SweetestSins). They are not sexual in the least. They are great friends as I am with her. It's just exactly that judgmental attitude I'm referring to. What makes you a Christian is belief in Christ not self righteousness. What do all Christians have in common? They are all redeemed by the blood of the Lamb and they are all admitted sinners. Salvation is a gift and cant be earned.

Carol, I remember reading this thread months ago and being impressed by your beliefs and the amount of thought you've clearly put into them. Please ignore this asshole. Lotta hate in the air these days, it is nice to see someone so strongly rooted and comfortable in their faith.

And as for the original question, of course it's possible. Religion is between you and your maker, without some third party, be it a priest or an internet troll, telling you what is and what isn't allowed.

24 Jan 2017

Quote by HotWife4U

You have no idea what you're saying about Chuck and Mina (SweetestSins). They are not sexual in the least. They are great friends as I am with her. It's just exactly that judgmental attitude I'm referring to. What makes you a Christian is belief in Christ not self righteousness. What do all Christians have in common? They are all redeemed by the blood of the Lamb and they are all admitted sinners. Salvation is a gift and cant be earned.

You are absolutely right, Carol. Salvation is a gift, it is not earned. Doing good is an attribute of that, if one is real. And it is not prideful nor boastful.

The very judgemental, self-righteous so-called 'Christians', such as the ultra-right wing preachers with their nose up the GOP politicians' butts, remind me of Caiaphas and the Pharisees responsible for politicking Pontius Pilate to execute Jesus Christ. If you notice those phony preachers, they exhibit all the trappings of narcissism. Using religion to get rich, sport their expensive jets, pay for their mansions, and live their ultra-privileged, bourgeois lifestyle is not at all what I believe Christ envisioned. In fact, I believe he expected quite the opposite with a life of servanthood for the leaders of his church.

True Christianity is about love and compassion not self rightousness and fear mongering, judgemental legalism.

Of course, Jesus warned that he will turn many away who claimed to know him at the final judgement.

24 Jan 2017

Quote by browncoffee
Maybe he doesn't cheat. Maybe they have an open relationship. Maybe it's none of our business.

This, exactly. Yuma1991, you would do well to remember Matthew 7:1-3, which begins: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

As to the original question, I know that I've answered in more lengthy, detailed ways either in this thread or in other, similar threads, but the short answer is, Yes, it's very possible to be a Christian and be on Lush.

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24 Jan 2017

Well, you can be President of the US and Christian, so why cant you be on lush and be Christian? As someone already pointed out, you can be a serial killer and still be Christian. (Being a serial killer is not restricted to christians, that are also available in other faiths).

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