Journal Bible_Study_Guys's Journal: Introduction / FAQ 27
Who's crazy idea was this?
That would be mine. (-TechnoLust) I noticed that there are a great many journals about religion and moral issues around. Most people are very vocal of their opinion. I have always felt that God would use me to reach people in nontraditional ways. I felt that this would a good way for people to get together and discuss their ideas and beliefs with anonymity. Many people are more willing to talk about religion if it is anonymous.
What makes you think this will work?
Faith.
Why a shared account? Why not just do it your journal?
Some of my
Why do this on slashdot?
Several reasons... All of the people that I think would be interested are already here. People who might otherwise never come to something like this might stumble across us here. The interface is familiar. Most people that would be interested are going to be on
How are you going to deal with the ever-present trolls?
We will maintain a "friends" list of people who are posting in the journal, and a "foe" list of people who are trolling this journal. If you want, you can turn "friend of friend" & "foe of friend" modifiers on, and read at +1 or higher, so you won't see the trolls in the journal. Since this will be religious discussion, I imagine we'll get some bad trolls.
Why don't you guys do a lesson about...?
If you would like to participate in preparing Bible study topics or suggest a topic of study, email us at the address above. If you have questions, send those, and we will try to periodically do a Q&A session. If you would like to help, but don't have ideas for a topic, then pray for us.
So, are you guys starting a cult, or do you just think you are so perfect you need to tell everyone else how to live?
No, we don't want to start a cult, or the First Church of Slashdot. [If you are interested in joining a slashdot cult, click here.
There's no religion topic icon, so are you randomly picking an icon when you post?
No. We will try to pick an icon that somehow relates to the lesson. It may even be that a
You can contact me at disposable_eugene@hotmail (Score:1)
On an unrelated note: I'm surprised at how quickly someone has already trolled this journal.
Trolls (Score:1)
Re:Trolls (Score:1)
Yes, some non religious people are tormented by the need for an explanation, but many are not.
I am not a religious person, but I will probably follow Bible_Study_Guys journals and I may even ask some questions.
Re:Trolls (Score:2)
I'm sure we will be posting more detail on this journal soon.
Re:Trolls (Score:1)
I don't think its either. I think people troll religious people for two very opposite reasons:
1.) The amish factor - Religious people are not going to 'attack' you, personally. Its in their creed not to. So they take the beating and 'turn the other cheek' (heh, mathew reference...)
2.) The upset factor - One thing religious people don't enjoy is being told they are wrong, and it disturbs some of them noticably. There's nothing better to a troll than to see someone have a reaction to what they say (its the whole point of them trolling, right?).
Honestly, having a science background is nice in this respect. I am a Christian, but if someone wants to come and tell me I'm daydreaming, I'll listen to all their arguments, just never truely agree to them. I like to keep an open mind, its easier to show certain people the way of Christianity if you know how they think and what they think.
I also enjoy understanding other religions. I've taken out coworkers to have an understanding of hinduism and buddhism. Interesting stuff, IMHO.
BTW - This will be the best forum for your questions. You will get realistic and laid back comments that should (hopefully) be easy to read and keep you comfortable. I know to most people getting a 'tv evangelist' answer can make you comfortable and will tune most people out
Re:Trolls (Score:1)
Yes, and I am the one responsible for all of this. Fear me, for I am Elkobim, the god of the dice.
I hereby declare that nobody is going to be tormented for not believing in god. However, you must sacrifice dice for me.
Thank you very much.
I find the idea of "bible study guys" horribly ridculous.. The unproductivity associated with talking about ancient, unimportant stuff is equal to the importance of trolling in slashdot..
Btw: What's with the "Foes of friends" thingie? I can't agree with it. You can't just put people under your threshold because the commune decided they are "bad people". It's a perfect manifestation of groupthink.
If you find the idea ridiculous... (Score:1)
BTW - Unproductivity is not a word (check dictionary.com.) I think the word you were searching for was unproductiveness.
Re:You can contact me at disposable_eugene@hotmail (Score:2)
Re:Why do you assume it's a troll? (Score:1)
Re:This user account.. (Score:1)
Yeah, I'm sure that's legitimate. Nope, no setup there.
Why are you trying to drive Christians off Slashdot?
Re:This user account.. (Score:2)
Sounds interesting. (Score:1)
Re:Sounds interesting. (Score:1)
On another note, please don't call me Christian. While many would feel a great sense of pride at the term, I take offense to it. You do not need to resort to name-calling.
Re:In Rome behave like a romani. (Score:1)
Re:In Rome behave like a romani. (Score:1)
I didn't see it here. That's all.
Sex And Religion by Steve Vai (Score:1)
Repent, repent, repent ye sinners
What do you think you got, when you thought you had a lot
But all your feelings are dead?
And who do you think you are, when you're reaching for the stars
But all your feelings are dead?
Must you make a decision, between sex and religion
Why can't you love God in your bed?
Chorus:
Well, Jesus Christ is in your bed tonight, to bring you back from the dead
How are you gonna fight for what you think is right
If all your feelings are dead?
And what can you know of love, from the eyes of a child to the heavens above
When all your feelings are dead?
It's a tragic condition, sex and religion, makin' a manic mess in your head
(chorus)
Jesus Christ, or any son of the heatless light
When all your feelings are dead
Resurrection!
I raise my hands high up into the air
Get down on my knees and start-a-prayin'
When love walks in, my body begins
I feel my promised land comin', but I gotta go to Hell now
And those creatures, evangelist preachers
The ones that take money, for the promise of hope
Well, they are dangerous, I'm not dangerous
Brain washing us, and we're not gonna take it
(Solo)
I just wanna know, oh, Lord, how it is so
How is it that you can take my sins away?
Oh, Lord tell me, so I can see the light again
I don't think anybody can take my sins away
How can the truth be known, if we got little black holes in our souls
And all our feelings are dead?
Are we imprisoned by sex and religion
Or is God the one that's trapped in our mess?
(chorus)
Jesus Christ, or any son of the heatless light
To bring you back from the dead
[evil voice] So remember now folks, when you kneel to pray
Blow a little kiss to the hypocrites
Good God knows when you turn the other cheek
Which direction you're pointing it
A great song. I encourage you all to hear it.