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This was just something I decided to post on the forums about so called "Christians" and their ideas about "defending the faith". Why I wanted to post this was because from the comments I've seen (not on Worthy Boards), are not really concerned with Christ at all - or if they are, they make Him seem like the total opposite of what He really is. If you've seen this too and are offended (or just disgusted by how these people act), then more power to you. If you haven't, just care to look around and you'll see.

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As a Christian myself, I don't like it when people diss God and call Him terrible names, and I wish to talk bad to them about it and go into a rant & rave about it...but some people have just taken it to far. I know that God does want us to spread the Word of God through to people, but that does not mean attacking people about it. We are in a free country, and we need to respect believers AND non-believers alike. Those people who attack them with words that are completely contradictory to what we should do with teaching the Word of God is not really teaching, it's attacking. And then when people don't act the way they should act, the become angry with it and call them (just a few, some of those words ARE NOT to be repeated) fools, idiots, dumb blahs (sorry for the "blah", but it needed to censored, lol) and blahblahs. Now, God never got angry with people when they failed to listen. He never called them dumb blahs and all that those other "Christians" say. I have never once gotten angry at an atheist or non-believer and called them all that. Why is that needed? If you're a Christian, you don't curse to others. You help them. Especially the unsaved. That justs makes them turn away from it even more.

Also, I dislike it when they attack me and ask me these questions like "DO YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING TO HEAVEN?" or "WHAT DO YOU THINK IS GOING TO HAPPEN WHEN YOU DIE?". It just intimidates me, and I'm afraid to tell them my answer, because they usually stop talking to me after that, or suggest I go look up stuff and all that. Seriously, what DO they want me to say? And then when I don't pay any attention to them for a while, they act like I'm giving them bad finger signs or something. Well, I do that because I'm afraid to even say a word to you, lol. Also, I'm not a big fan of people who do that "let's mash up Satan!" stuff, because...um...we're not fighting against flesh and blood. So, the best we can do is ask God to get rid of him, but trying to fight him by yourself is like walking around trying to punch someone with you're eyes closed. You're really only to do more harm to yourself than him.

I also don't like calling Christianity a religion, I don't even like saying "Christian" or "Christianity". I don't like labeling myself agnostic, or all that, or even religious. It's not a religion, it's a faith and a relationship. I just call my self a believer, and I rarely tell anyone I'm Christian...because I hate to be bashed and avoided.

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I just wanted to get this out, because it's been bothering me for a while.

[Hunterpoet]

Do not be afraid to call yourself a christian, because thats what you are; And from your post I would say a strong thinking Christian.

You needn't debate this people about Christ's teachings, but through your everyday actions and interreactions with people be a witness to them.

When they challenge you to " look something up or study something ", simply give a polite smile and say no thank you.

I pray you strength and G-ds cousel

[Guest]

[wc4Jc]

The most predominate sign of being a Christian is when you receive persecution for being who you are and what you believe. It is very hard sometimes to defend our selves but you know what? I for one am not concerned, because I have God, and He is all the defense I need.

Do I still defend my faith and beliefs? Bet you last dollar...to the death.

Warriors Creed

I Am a Soldier

Author unknown

I am a soldier in the army of God.

The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer.

The Holy Bible is my code of conduct.

Faith, Prayer, and the Word are my weapons of Warfare.

I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, tried by adversity, and tested by fire.

I am a volunteer in this army, and I am enlisted for eternity.

I will either retire in this Army or die in this Army;

but, I will not get out, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out.

I am faithful, reliable, capable, and dependable.

If my God needs me, I am there.

I am a soldier. I am not a baby.

I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up,

pumped up, picked up, or pepped up.

I am a soldier. No one has to call me, remind me, write me, visit me, entice me, or lure me.

I am a soldier. I am not a wimp.

I am in place, saluting my King, obeying His orders,

praising His name, and building His kingdom!

No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, candy, or give me handouts.

I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for, or catered to.

I am committed. I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around.

I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside.

I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit.

When Jesus called me into this Army, I had nothing.

If I end up with nothing, I will still come out even. I will win.

My God will supply all my needs. I am more than a conqueror.

I will always triumph. I can do all things through Christ.

Devils cannot defeat me. People cannot disillusion me.

Weather cannot weary me. Sickness cannot stop me.

Battles cannot beat me. Money cannot buy me.

Governments cannot silence me, and hell cannot handle me!

I am a soldier.

Even death cannot destroy me.

For when my Commander calls me from this battlefield,

He will promote me to a captain.

I am a soldier, in the Army, I'm marching, claiming victory.

I will not give up. I will not turn around. I am a soldier, marching Heaven bound.

There are four kinds of soldiers:

1. Active Duty: Serving the Lord faithfully, daily, and on duty 24-7-365.

2. Reserve Status: Serving only when called upon,

or twice a year: Christmas and Easter.

3. Guard Status: Backing up the Active Duty group.

4. AWOL! Absent With Out the Lord.

Which kind are you? Be an army of one for an audience of One.

AS FOR ME....Active Duty: Serving the Lord faithfully, daily, and on duty 24-7-365.