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[JustAPerson189]

I wasn't preaching..If I want to talk about God I can..If you don't like it don't read my post. I don't understand why I was getting hate on my recovery..

[Dolphin14]

JustAPerson189

I'm sorry you are upset.

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[Celtic18]

I'm sorry to hear your having negative if some one want to share there religious beliefs. Then why not there is room around to acommidate most people but I will say the there tends to be a lot of religious chat lately the people should be able to curtail there posts as not everyone is religious ! 😄

[hypercat54]

Well if you can talk about god then I can talk about why I don't believe - agree?

I am an agnostic because I don't know one way or the other, no one does until we get there.

All religions in my mind are largely written or interpreted by men to their own advantage. To this end they discriminate against half the population ie women, and those with a different sexual orientation.

Religions believe in traditional values and are full of instructions on how women should behave and dress etc. Very little about how men should.

They don't believe in women's right ie birth control or abortion ie they believe anatomy is destiny. They believe that at certain times the state and church can take control of women's bodies and they lose their body autonomy.

They believe anyone who doesn't conform to standard norms such as gays and trans people are wrong and sinful and pray for them to be 'normal'.

Women are always banned from holding certain positions in the hierarchy and justified with skewed logic on their fitness to hold them.

I believe that everyone is equal and has an equal right to live their lives and not be judged by others.

Ok? So please don't try and tell me to believe because I don't and won't.

Oh and if this response offends you then just scroll on past....

[JustAPerson189 in reply to hypercat54]

If all your gonna say are negative things then don't respond. If you don't believe in this stuff then ignore it. Don't engage with it. And don't say what I believe if you are an agnostic, you wouldn't know what I believe because you aren't me.

[hypercat54 in reply to JustAPerson189]

Ah I see. You can talk about your god all the time and try and convert others but I am not allowed to disagree with you? Free speech for you but not others unless you agree with their views?

B......if you can say what you think then so can I too. Isn't it hypocrisy to believe otherwise?

Many can hold strong views on the big 3 - politics, religion and sex which is posts here sometimes descend into chaos. This is not what the site is for.

It is an anxiety and depression site where everyone is equal and no one should feel judged or invalidated. It is a site for all of us and not just for those who hold certain views.

There are plenty of sites which are Christian based so you might want to consider joining one of those instead. I know because I was on a site like that for a while and I got so sick of all the god gushing I had to leave.

I am not going to leave here because someone wants to try and covert me.

[JustAPerson189 in reply to hypercat54]

I never was trying to convert anyone. Did I ever say "Become Christian thats how I recovered" No, no I didn't. Go ahead and leave, its not my fault if you decide too. There are plenty of agnostic sites.. Go join them if your that worried about me "converting people" Never said that by the way. So please leave me alone.

[hypercat54 in reply to JustAPerson189]

You said you are going to talk about god whenever you want to. Well if you can then so can I. Is there a reason why I can't too?

[hypercat54 in reply to JustAPerson189]

'I just don't act on those temptations anymore because God doesn't tempt you, the devil does. God would never tempt you with anything you can't get out of.'

[MadBunny in reply to hypercat54]

Looks like preaching to me.

[fauxartist in reply to JustAPerson189]

Many people have been abused in the name of god, some are cult survivors, some were abused in reassignment programs, some punished daily in the name of God. And not everyone believes in the same god you do....and no....you cannot preach here if it triggers others who have been abused, or are feeling upset by it, or believe in different faiths, or no faith at all..it just alienates them. We don't curse here, we don't talk about politics, and religion always causes fights and discontent....so no.... if your preaching....it's not acceptable...if your promoting your faith over others...it's not acceptable.... and having some respect and consideration for other members who don't believe the same as you or choose to keep their faith private, should be respected. I'm sick and tired of these kinds of pulpit pounding posts....church or PM is a great way to share your beliefs ....

This is an anxiety and depression site....not a religious group....

[JustAPerson189 in reply to hypercat54]

And I NEVER said you should believe I was sharing my experience...not trying to convert.

[JustAPerson189 in reply to hypercat54]

Stfu I'm done with this site. I just wanted to share my experience then delete my acc so byeee

[kenster1 in reply to JustAPerson189]

now now quietly please.

picture.

[Santinos in reply to JustAPerson189]

They are a bunch of bullies. Please ignore them.

[kenster1 in reply to Santinos]

this person has been banned and looking for trouble by posting about religion full well knowing it will cause issues if it`s ok for them then let it be ok for everyone no limits we`ll see what becomes of HU.

[Santinos in reply to kenster1]

Obviously I didn't know this. This is so negative.

[kenster1 in reply to Santinos]

Look at the user wolfmuffin on this users first post that is clearly above what the rules are around religion justaperson is a banned member and now seen as a racist.

[fauxartist in reply to kenster1]

Thank you for that kenny.

[fauxartist in reply to Santinos]

No one is bulling.....this is the same crap different day..this is not the forum for religious rants...move forward.

[Santinos in reply to fauxartist]

Move forward?

[fauxartist in reply to Santinos]

Yes....this poster has been banned once already for racist comments, and now is back stirring the pot with controversy, this has nothing to do with religion at this point...it's just malicious. So if we move forward from this member...as I'm sure they will be banned again soon.

[Santinos in reply to fauxartist]

I was just asking. I made my comment before the racist comment.

[Mrspjsmom]

I think you're missing the point. Believe whatever you want. But in this space stick to practical advice. Stay hydrated. Call your doctor. Practice self care. This book helped me. This meditation is calming...etc. Leave God and the Devil out of it. Not everyone has the same beliefs you do. Be respectful of everyone as well as their beliefs.

[JustAPerson189 in reply to Mrspjsmom]

....I never tried to give advice....

[kenster1 in reply to JustAPerson189]

but you are on screenshot using racist language and you are a banned member.

[Mrspjsmom in reply to JustAPerson189]

You're still not getting it and I am trying to be nice. Leave your religious beliefs off this site. It's against the guidelines you agreed to and there are many people here, myself included, who find it offensive.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Trying and succeeding.

[fauxartist in reply to Mrspjsmom]

thank you

[fauxartist in reply to JustAPerson189]

All this does is stir the pot....move on from it please and find an appropriate forum for religious dogma. Every has a right to their own beliefs, as it should be, but not on a site with people who could be triggered by preaching and religious quotes and promotion.

[AttaGirl]

I just entered this thread. I, too, am a believer and I think saying what you are doing to heal yourself is no different than telling people what meds you are taking, what exercise you are doing, or anything else.....as long as we are not imposing it on others, and it certainly doesn't seem like you were doing that at all. It's funny that no one gets upset to hear about cold plunges or acupuncture or other "remedies", but mentioning faith is a hot topic for many people. May you continue to walk your true path and may your heart and soul be fully restored and healed completely.

[fauxartist in reply to AttaGirl]

I'd like to curse and talk about politics too, but because it would offend other members, I don't. Many are triggered by religious ranting because they were abused by it. So out of respect for those members....we don't get into religious diatribe, and you can see, all it does is start fights and triggers anger in people..... so.... leave religion in your tool box, it's not a 'religion, anxiety and depression site'....it's a site about anxiety and depression.

[AttaGirl]

Also, faith is very very different than "religion".

[kenster1 in reply to AttaGirl]

You obviously haven't read this users first post wolfmuffin went beyond what's allowed just a person is a returning banned member and called me a nigger doubt god will be happy with that.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to kenster1]

😲

[MadBunny in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Yes it's true. She did.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to MadBunny]

I wouldn't even think of questioning our ken.

[MadBunny in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Sorry -I didn't mean to imply that you were🤗

[Nothing_but_books in reply to MadBunny]

No worries. I just wouldn't want ken to think so. 😊

[MadBunny in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Of course 🤗

[Nothing_but_books in reply to MadBunny]

🐰..🐰..🐰

[MadBunny in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Just had to share this with you

Lol

[Dolphin14 in reply to MadBunny]

Bunny

That's funny

❤️🐬

[MadBunny in reply to Dolphin14]

Yes. I love it 🐰

[Nothing_but_books in reply to MadBunny]

Bunny... this is hysterical! Bad parrot! Where do you find them? 😆

[fauxartist in reply to Nothing_but_books]

kenny wouldn't ... and thankfully he was brave enough to post that persons true colors...thank you kenny....

[fauxartist in reply to kenster1]

Wow....and here they are again stirring the post and getting support.... scary kenny.

[fauxartist in reply to AttaGirl]

Difference Between Faith and Religion

The concepts of faith and religion are strictly intertwined, although not always co-dependent. After centuries of debate, scholars have yet to reach a common understanding and definition of religion. Religion is a social and cultural system, which is based on rituals, practices and organizations. Although religion is a human construct, it is often built around a god or a deity that people worship. Faith and belief in a same deity is what brings people together, and what makes them improve and enlarge their communities. Yet, the concept of faith does not necessarily have to be linked to religion. The term “faith” implies loyalty, trust and fidelity.