Are you saved?

It would probably fall in the category of sorcery, using drugs to alter your state of mind. The greek word translated as sorcery is pharmakia, from which we derive the word pharmacy. So anywhere you see sorcery in the Bible, it's refering to mind-altering drug use.

 

Evangelical Protestant Christian

 

i'd like to applaud everyone for being civil on this thread. we may not agree and may have our differences but if we can intelligently discuss such things, we can all at least respect one another.


oh, and FWIW, I am saved.

 

I just don't get what everyone is getting saved from these days? Is it that it's politically correct to be saved and the "in" thing to do? I guess if it makes people feel more comfortable with themselves that's all that matters....what ever floats your boat.

 

Nope. As God is supposed to know what is in my heart at all times, I don't see the need to go "prove" my loyalty in a church.

 

Just "saved" a ton switching to Geico!

No, seriously. And what’s more, I don’t think I’ve ever done such an easy transaction in my life. I filled out the online quote info, because I really hate dealing with people. But, once I got the online quote, I realized that it was a big decision to make without actually speaking to someone.
I called the 800# and was immediately greeted by Bill. 1st ring answer, babyee! I gave him the online quote reference number. He accessed my information and asked if I had the VIN number for the vehicles. I’m at work, so I didn’t have them. His response? “No problem, I can pull that up right here.” POOF. Done!

Next, he asked for wifey's driver license number. Er… I don’t have that either. His response? ” No problem, if you give me her social security number, I can pull that up right here.” POOF. Done!

Then he gave me the quote. 58% less than our current Nationwide coverage, but it was only for the state minimum. So, I asked him to check on comprehensive coverage for me. It changed my quote by a whopping $17 a month. The final quote…50% less than our current payment, for the same coverage. And that is with the discount that I get for having auto and homeowner’s insurance with Nationwide together.

So far, so good. I say, let’s do it! Bill says “You get a $3 per month discount for automatic draft from your checking account.” Deal! I know I know… Daddy gets a little crazy when folks try to save me money. Then, he follows it up with… “Oh, and let me go ahead an email you your policy right now. And we’re sending a letter for you in your mailed packet to send to Nationwide. All you have to do is sign it.”

“When is the coverage effective”, I ask. Bill says “Right now”.

I love their customer service. I hear good things about their company and their customer satisfaction rating. They’re saving me $1200 a year. I give them “two thumbs WAY WAY UP”

cheers.. I'm saved

 

good post

 

haha! also a good post

 

"Guys...I've got some bad news, and some good news. Bad news: I'm shuttin' down the studio. The good news...I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance."

 

i dont have anything against ALL Christians...i do however have something against those that are complete hypocrites. they drink and lie and then come to me and tell me im living my life wrong. they try and always tell me how jesus is the answer and all that stuff..jesus isnt god, god is god. jesus just delivered his words and taught his ways. i think if jesus saw the way Christians are now he would be disappointed how they have forgotten about the most important part, GOD.

i also hate how they always try and say they are the right religion and want to prove it to me. i dont want proof of this, i want you to live your life and stay the fuck out of mine. im not saying you have to be perfect to be Christian, but pretending to be is just stupid.

someone said something about how horrible it is to be preached to...i agree...stay off our campuses and parks because passing out pamphlets is only making people dislike you more. go get a real job or hobbie.

ok, done. now im hungry.

 

Is was good while it lasted....

 

Im with you on this 100%.. Great post

 

they are just doing what the Bible instructs us to do. you may not believe it, but they do and they love people enough to share the Gospel with them in an attempt to save them and have them receive the gift of heaven.
you may not believe in heaven or hell, but we do, and we don't want any person to go to hell.
you can choose to disagree with us, that's your freedom and your choice. but don't get mad at people for doing what the believe is right and are instructed to do.

 

actually the bible says not to force ur religion on anyone...i mean a pamphlet isnt going to sway people anyway. believing in god is much deeper than that.

and FWIW, i do believe in heaven and hell.

 

where does it say this?
and its not about forcing your religion on someone. its about exposing people to information. in the near future, most people will only hear about Christianity when the news reports a Priest molests a child.

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" ~Matthew 28:19

 

Christians are just like every other group of people in the world. you have the good apples and the bad apples. some of hte most decent best people i know are strong believers and i think its helped them be the great person they are today. but they you have other people who use religion as a platform for hate (like angela from The Office). these people may not be starting the next spanish inquisition but they use religion as an excuse to be intolerant and negative. those are the ones i cant stand

 

Having faith in whatever you choose is one thing. I am all for that, as long as nobody is making money with it. But I truly believe that 'organized religion' is the most evilly genius invention of all time. It is ruining this world and the people in it.

 

Heaven sounds really really boring to me man, a life of eternity floating around the clouds!! I would at the very least like to take my corvette with me so i get a little Adrenalin going. Just Sayin!!!

 

Actually, the new Jerusalem (ie heaven) is described as 1400 mile x 1400 mile city with 216 foot thick walls that are also 1400 miles high. There are 3 gates on each of the 4 sides, adorned with all sorts of rare gems, jewels, pearls, and gold. In case anyone cares....

 

i think i was born once.....back in teh 70's...i was a little to young to remember, being that it was my birth day and all.

don't be knocking on my front (or back) door with handouts and we willl get along just fine