Hello.

pvt.halase · Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 10:16 pm Post subject: Hello.

Hello, I've just recently begun reading the bible and seriously devoting time to God. I am still learning more about being more religious, but I am confident that God is behind me.

I joined the Army 2 weeks ago. I'm 17, and a Junior in High School. I plan on going active and going Infantry when I graduate. I just am not sure how I will feel about having to go into combat, as far as religiously.

I would like to learn more about being religiously active. I am not any certain denomination, as I don't really quite know the differences, or qualities of the different ones. I would like to be more enlightened.

Thank you.

RevJP · Moderator Joined: 18 Apr 2003 Posts: 6840 Location: USA

Welcome to the forums! Glad to have you with us. I am JP, one of your Moderators.

I sent you a PM, just look up at the top of the page and click on the link that says "You have 1 new message".

FFT · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 6:12 am Post subject: Re: Hello.

RevJP · Moderator Joined: 18 Apr 2003 Posts: 6840 Location: USA

FFT, I thought we had an understanding (from your own assertions) that you would not post in certain forums?

I don't see how your comments here offer anything valid or constructive to the discussion and I think it would be to everyone's benefit if you limited your opinions to forums not dedicated specifically to those meant for believers.

FFT · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 3:53 pm Post subject:

Crap. Sorry, I've been using the 'most recent posts' viewer and didn't notice the forum this was in. My bad.

Though while my post isn't supportive, I'd probably feel that way were I a Christian.

Pondering · Lion King Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 1296

Welcome to the forums. Depending on where you venture here, you'll find alot of folks willing to help you work through your questions...some are Christian, some are not, but all are here to learn through open discussion with one another. Glad to have you aboard Smile

ChristineS · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:59 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the board. There is a lot of interesting debates going on here. I look forward to your input. Smile

Nobby · Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:16 pm Post subject: Hello!

Hi pvt.halase, Welcome to our board! Glad to have you.
if you have questions about the board, just ask one of the mod's or myself. We would be glad to answer it we can! Very Happy

pvt.halase, this thread should be on our welcoming forum.
the "Noah's Lounge" I'm going to move it there. Wink

Trinity1 · Emperor of the World Joined: 02 Apr 2006 Posts: 3111

Warren50 · Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:27 pm Post subject:

re: Pvt. Halase your quote:

I would like to learn more about being religiously active. I am not any certain denomination, as I don't really quite know the differences, or qualities of the different ones. I would like to be more enlightened.

Welcome to the discussion group! I am also new to this website and am still learning about spirituality myself. Another response suggested church shopping which is an excellent way to try out different denominations. You can read all you want about religions, but you need to experience different services to see what suits your needs. Most congregation members are only too happy to explain the tenents of their faith and how the service works.

Drewgie · Kitten Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 144

Trinity,

He's still in High School, not quite basic Shocked

Atleast that's how I understood him lol.

My brothers (both former marines) were barely allowed to write letters, let alone look at or use a phone. Then again the army has always been softer than the USMC Laughing

Just kidding. They all kill and get killed. Really sad.

Trinity1 · Emperor of the World Joined: 02 Apr 2006 Posts: 3111

Trinity1 · Emperor of the World Joined: 02 Apr 2006 Posts: 3111

Just re-read his initial post... you might be right... I don't think he is in basic training yet. Sorry.

Drewgie · Kitten Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 144

"The cost of personal freedoms ain't a free lunch. We should ALL be thankful for their service and sacrifices!"

WW2 and the American Revolution were a while ago. . . most of those fellows are gone, but I'm thankful for their service. Modern day (meaning ever since WW2) military action however. . . thankful isn't quite the word. Not that the enlisted men are at fault in any way, it's just that the military isn't the same anymore. Nothing to do with personal freedoms.

Anyway Shocked

I should have kept my mouth shut and not made this political. Disregard my comments.

As far as the USMC comments, puuuuuuuulease Wink

HeKkLeR · Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:51 pm Post subject:

Jarheads, eh?

Hi pvt.halase! Welcome to the boards!

If I might make a few suggestions, whatever you learn in your search to be more religiously active in your life, trust in the Lord Jesus Christ in all affairs that are done, in truth; not doctrine. Keep the confidence that God is behind you in every act that you make in truth. When the time truly comes for you to decide to go into combat or not, ask the Lord for His grace, and seek honor of His Name over everything else. Ok, that was it.