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Is it possible to be a Christian and be on Lush?
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What I was thinking, but not clearly enough to put it so eloquently. Thanks Storm!
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Jesus hung with whores, after all... You decent Christians out there... just think of me as Mary Magdalene!
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Hello "meandering", how are you?
Here is my take on your question:
As a "lapsed" Christian who comes from a Christian tradition that would most certainly say that my being on Lush is not something that can be reconciled with being a Christian.
Ideologically Lush would be considered sinful, idolatrous, and altogether "un-Christian" by the very devout Christians I came from.
Since Lush is Sex - positive in general, Gay Affirming, not rigid in its perception of sex and gender and many, if not most of its stories shared and pictures posted do not portray sexuality that is strictly between a man and a woman in the context of Christian marriage, then, no, one could not in my experience "Be a Christian" and also be on Lush.
The religious tradition in my life ultimately rejected me as a person and a sexual being so I fell away from it, and not without pain, anger and even confusion in my life thereafter.
That is my experience anyway. Being who we are is not always viewed as anything but "wicked" behavior that such institutions believe we can forsake and then be our TRUE SELVES.
Yet my "wickedness" as it is dubbed by my church of origin, is part of who I am,
which includes delighting in sex with both males and females, etc...
that's my short take on your question, a question that I can appreciate someone asking of themselves or others if they are struggling with their religious beliefs and "living in the world"
Here is my take on your question:
As a "lapsed" Christian who comes from a Christian tradition that would most certainly say that my being on Lush is not something that can be reconciled with being a Christian.
Ideologically Lush would be considered sinful, idolatrous, and altogether "un-Christian" by the very devout Christians I came from.
Since Lush is Sex - positive in general, Gay Affirming, not rigid in its perception of sex and gender and many, if not most of its stories shared and pictures posted do not portray sexuality that is strictly between a man and a woman in the context of Christian marriage, then, no, one could not in my experience "Be a Christian" and also be on Lush.
The religious tradition in my life ultimately rejected me as a person and a sexual being so I fell away from it, and not without pain, anger and even confusion in my life thereafter.
That is my experience anyway. Being who we are is not always viewed as anything but "wicked" behavior that such institutions believe we can forsake and then be our TRUE SELVES.
Yet my "wickedness" as it is dubbed by my church of origin, is part of who I am,
which includes delighting in sex with both males and females, etc...
that's my short take on your question, a question that I can appreciate someone asking of themselves or others if they are struggling with their religious beliefs and "living in the world"
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Jesus hung with whores, after all... You decent Christians out there... just think of me as Mary Magdalene!
Bawdy, Irreverent, like it... She was great woman, perhaps she had a sense of humor about herself as well?
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Last I checked I still was able to serve my church and faith without being struck down by lightning, so I'm guessing yes? Yes, I'm a Christian. Good, churchgoing, United Methodist.
G-d blessed me with many things, among those things a dirty, dirty mind.
I like the quote about God blessing us you with a dirty mind, almost like Mark Twain or something! But yes, even Adam and Eve did the nasty a lot, it was only after "The Fall" that sex became conflict ridden and even dangerous(supposedly).
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I worship at the Church of Lush. We practice inclusiveness, tolerance, and acceptance of our differences. We do not have a leader, but we all follow a common good.
PS in following closely the US election, i am quite surprised at the number of people that identify as Christians. Canada must be a nation of atheists and heathens as I don't know many that identity as Christians. PPS Maybe I hang in the wrong (right) circles.
PS in following closely the US election, i am quite surprised at the number of people that identify as Christians. Canada must be a nation of atheists and heathens as I don't know many that identity as Christians. PPS Maybe I hang in the wrong (right) circles.
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Jesus hung with whores, after all... You decent Christians out there... just think of me as Mary Magdalene!
That made me laugh and very true he did
I'm not a christian ..I don't actually have any beliefs in the matter...
but I am sure it matters not whether you are here and going to church ..I mean after all Church is full of hypocrites in fact without them..there would not be church..
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Why not? I know several and what happens here does not destroy their beliefs.
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Short answer, yes.
Ok let's see now. A christian is one who has believed the gospel and received Christ as savior.
Gospel: Christ crucified, buried and risen from the dead, proving that God accepted this sacrifice as payment in full for all sins.
"Without the shedding of blood there is no remission."
Receiving Christ: "If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in thine heart that God has raised him from
the dead, thou shalt be saved."
"For by grace are ye saved by faith ... it is the gift of God ... not of works lest any man should boast."
Following the commandments is considered works. Doing that will not make you a christian and not doing that will not unsave you.
The commandments (the law of the Old Testament) were given to show man that he needed a savior.
"All have sinned and come short of the glory of God."
A christian can be either spiritual or carnal, but his status does not change because of what he does or doesn't do.
Just trying to clarify misconceptions I have read in here, hope this helps.
Ok let's see now. A christian is one who has believed the gospel and received Christ as savior.
Gospel: Christ crucified, buried and risen from the dead, proving that God accepted this sacrifice as payment in full for all sins.
"Without the shedding of blood there is no remission."
Receiving Christ: "If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in thine heart that God has raised him from
the dead, thou shalt be saved."
"For by grace are ye saved by faith ... it is the gift of God ... not of works lest any man should boast."
Following the commandments is considered works. Doing that will not make you a christian and not doing that will not unsave you.
The commandments (the law of the Old Testament) were given to show man that he needed a savior.
"All have sinned and come short of the glory of God."
A christian can be either spiritual or carnal, but his status does not change because of what he does or doesn't do.
Just trying to clarify misconceptions I have read in here, hope this helps.
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Of course it's possible. I think what you're meaning is "is it moral to be a Christian and be on Lush?". To either question, I don't see why not. What's so wrong about sex, even if it is gratuitous? The Bible has far worse things in it than just a bit of self-pleasure, and it all worked out okay for those motherfucking, arse-fucking, boat-hopping weirdos, right?
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Definitely. I reckon God is probably here herself using a name like Godiva or Godess.
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Definitely. I reckon God is probably here herself using a name like Godiva or Godess.
God is everything, everyone and everywhere. Alpha and Omega. King of Kings. God or Goddess as you put it.
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God is everything, everyone and everywhere. Alpha and Omega. King of Kings. God or Goddess as you put it.
The devil too?
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Madam Carol
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.
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.
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Definitely. I reckon God is probably here herself using a name like Godiva or Godess.
or Sprite.
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You are forgiven.
Knowing that in advance takes away half the excitement, no?
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Of course it is. God gave each of us a sexual drive.
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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.
Thank you, Carol, for this beautiful and simple explanation.
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Knowing that in advance takes away half the excitement, no?
Actually not. Being forgiven is a form of freedom. Have you ever noticed how mankind is obsessed with guilt? The Psycology section of the book store is filled with it. Why is that? Could it be that he's guilty?
Can you ever reconcile with someone without forgiveness? Christ is the ultimate form of love and forgiveness.
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Actually not. Being forgiven is a form of freedom. Have you ever noticed how mankind is obsessed with guilt? The Psycology section of the book store is filled with it. Why is that? Could it be that he's guilty?
Can you ever forgive or reconcile without forgiveness? Christ is the ultimate form of love and forgiveness.
The forgiving God and the sins that he forgives come from the same Bible. If one doesn't believe in the contents of that book, then there's no need for forgiveness for many of those sins. How's that for freedom? As for feelings of guilt that are not tied to religious sins: if one wrongs another person then I think it's up to that person to forgive or not.
In the context of Lush cheating comes to mind as a thing one can feel guilty about that can be forgiven by the person who's cheated upon. But things like extramarital sex, lust, homosexuality, etc. simply don't need forgiveness at all if one doesn't believe in God/Christ.
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Madam Carol
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The forgiving God and the sins that he forgives come from the same Bible. If one doesn't believe in the contents of that book, then there's no need for forgiveness for many of those sins. How's that for freedom? As for feelings of guilt that are not tied to religious sins: if one wrongs another person then I think it's up to that person to forgive or not.
In the context of Lush cheating comes to mind as a thing one can feel guilty about that can be forgiven by the person who's cheated upon. But things like extramarital sex, lust, homosexuality, etc. simply don't need forgiveness at all if one doesn't believe in God/Christ.
That is one of the sadist things I've ever read. You seriously don't believe sin and evil exists? That book you call foolish says this in 1st John 1:8. "If you say you have no sin you deceive yourself and the truth is not in you."
Go ahead and say you have no sin and no need of forgiveness. I don't think anyone else will believe that with you. If you believe in nothing then cry out to the rocks for comfort.
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That is one of the sadist things I've ever read. You seriously don't believe sin and evil exists? That book you call foolish says this in 1st John 1:8. "If you say you have no sin you deceive yourself and the truth is not in you."
Go ahead and say you have no sin and no need of forgiveness. I don't think anyone else will believe that with you. If you believe in nothing then cry out to the rocks for comfort.
Sadist? LOL, I guess (hope) that was an autocorrect on saddest. I'd stil disagree though, but in that case I kinda understand why you'd say that, knowing your perspective.
BTW, I didn't cal the Bible foolish. But to me it's just ancient mythology.
Anyway, of course there's evil, but not as a thing by itself. There are evil people. The existence of evil, and natural disaster and other horrible stuff that happens to living beings, is one of main reason why the notion of an all loving creator of everything doesn't make sense. Even the concept of free will doesn't change that as that is said to be created by the same God. So he deliberately created a world in which evil was possible and gave people free will with which they could commit evil, thereby effectively creating evil. Or he didn't create evil and could not foresee it coming, in which case he's not the creator of everything and so there must be yet another creator, who created evil.
'Sin' is a religious construct that represents its morals. But people have morals, regardless of whether they have a religion or not. So while you may take your morals from your religion and think about them in terms of sins and virtues, others have their own morals and may not use the same terms to reflect those.
I've done things I regret, I've done things I feel/felt guilty about. Of course it's nice to be forgiven for something you did wrong. But for me that forgiveness can only come from the person I wronged, not from an entity that I don't believe in. Can the Greek goddess Hebe forgive you your sins? And is it sad if that's not the case? (I assume it's not the case, beause while one can be both Christian and on Lush, I don't think one can be Christian and believe in the ancient Greek pantheon as well).
Why would I cry out to the rocks for comfort? The fact that I don't believe in any gods, or other supernatural entities, doesn't mean I can't believe in love or spirituality for instance. It doesn't mean that I can't find comfort in the thought that all life on earth is related through evolution, or that we're part of the universe in the same sense that stars and planets are part of it. That the universe will go on after I die, just as it was already going on before I was born. There's no reason at all to feel sad for non-believers or people who believe in other gods than yours, unless they're persecuted for it.
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