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Eddy
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Hi Everyone...
I'm Ed, i'm 29. umm...living in London, gay, Christian, am now 17 days in a nicotine free body Whey - hey (random fact that, but one i'm very proud of)  |
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theseldomscene
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lone-traveler
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| Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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Hi ED,
Nice to meet you.
| Quote: | | 17 days in a nicotine free body Whey - hey (random fact that, but one i'm very proud of) |
and you should be..
good luck truly...
Lone
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Eddy
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Thanks so much 
Can I just add to my "hello" that i'm honestly not here to create drama. I enjoy a good debate but I truly am a Christian. As a gay man its taken me a LONG time to get comfortable in my own skin, something that I KNOW would not have been possible without the guiding hand of God.
I'd like the the more fundamentalist(my spelling is awful) Christians to realise that not every gay man acts like a queen, not every gay man is promiscious, and not every gay man is hell bent on screaming "PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION" everytime someone express a viewpoint that they disagree with.
Just like, everytime i'm with my gay friends and declare my faith in God and Jesus Christ they maybe see that not all Christians want them dead
SO much misunderstanding from both sides i find.....so anyway...i have no beef...and no intention of undermining anyones beliefs |
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lone-traveler
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well,
homosexuality is not the only topic that we can discuss here. There are a wide variety of things that we can argue about that doesn't have to do with sex..LOL
It's a big book and it covers so many things in life.
we don't have to argue at all..discussing God's word is awesome..
and then there's science and politics and all sorts of neat stuff..
Pull up a chair, join in..have fun..
God Bless
Lone
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theseldomscene
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in order to describe this place properly one would have to quote alice....while in wonderland...
"curiouser and curiouser".... |
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Nobby
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| Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:35 pm Post subject: WELCOME! |
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Hello Eddy, welcome to our group. Very glad to have you!
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Trinity1
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| Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Eddy wrote: | | Can I just add to my "hello" that i'm honestly not here to create drama. |
Hi Eddy... welcome to the board.
One quick question though... if you are not here to create drama... why did you feel the need to add that you were gay in your first post?
I mean... it prolly took me a good 3 or 4 posts before I even stated I was a Christian... or that I was this radical fundy... that didn't like anyone... besides myself... and those who agree with me...
Why the drama if you weren't honestly trying to create it?
Thanks... Trinity
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Eddy
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Hi Trinity,
I added that i was gay because i went on the homosexuality and the Bible forum to add my 2 cents worth, and then read that i shouldve introduced myself first. Since i had already put my viewpoint across on the other forum i thought i should state my position here too.
THEN when i read it back i thought it sounded like i was one of those people who were going to be on a "I'm gay and Christians hate me because i'm gay" trip so i wanted to clarify that.
What i think you're really asking is "why on earth are you including the fact that you're gay in your introduction" (you might not be)
anyway, if thats what you mean, then I can only say...i think the same thing myself sometimes 
If i were to say, "I'm ed, i'm straight" it would have sounded weird, yet i say "I'm ed and i'm gay".....?
I could go on about supression and possible hostile environments but a bit of the truth is that i wanted to let you all know the angle i was coming from. The big bit of the truth is, however, its a habit, it makes no sense to do it, and i dont know why i do.
Dont get me wrong though, i dont want to create drama in the sense that i dont want to undermine or belittle ANYONES faith or beliefs, i do however want to create discussion and debate. I am horrified by the vilification of homosexuals by certain Christian organisations, and I do want a find a way of bridging the gap between the people who share my faith and the people who share my lifestyle. Its an issue very close to my heart.
Does that answer your question or have i just rambeled on and on and completley missed the point |
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P1234567890
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| Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Trinity1 wrote: |
I mean... it prolly took me a good 3 or 4 posts before I even stated I was a Christian... or that I was this radical fundy... that didn't like anyone... besides myself... and those who agree with me... |
I don't think you're a radical fundy. You're more of a normal, good, wholesome home-grown fundy. 
Incidentally, I've been meaning to ask this (sorry for changing the subject; hopefully it will only sidetrack the conversation momentarily): is it more insulting to be called a 'fundy' or a 'Bible thumper'?
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lone-traveler
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Ed wrote:
| Quote: | | Does that answer your question or have i just rambeled on and on and completley missed the point |
Your in good company Ed..LOLOL...
God Bless
(the rambler)... 
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Trinity1
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| P1234567890 wrote: |
Incidentally, I've been meaning to ask this (sorry for changing the subject; hopefully it will only sidetrack the conversation momentarily): |
That’s OK... I'm sure Eddy doesn't mind...
| Quote: | | is it more insulting to be called a 'fundy' or a 'Bible thumper'? |
Hmmm... I've real not given it much thought... lets try to analyze what is met by each.
Fundy = Fundamentalist
Meaning, you believe in the fundamentals of the Bible... like a good basketball coach believes in the fundamentals of dribbling shooting, passing, defense, etc... So, I like to shoot the breeze... pass the... um... gas... and dribble when napping in church... so... I guess fundy would be the short version of all of that. Making it… a lax approach to worship.
Compared to:
Bible Thumper = "I'm not sure"
Here we have a sincere dilemma as I have no idea what a Bible Thumper does... unless of course we thump those heretics with the Bible. Now, I think there may be some practical applications of this.. exorcisms... defending against over zealous Mormons... etc... but, to actually hit a heretic over the head with your Bible... now that could be fun. The pent up frustration Christianity makes one endure can be released in one swift and abrupt thumpin...
I'm goin have to go with Fundy P... Bible Thumpin appears to be waaaaay to much enjoyment for a Christian to have.
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RevJP
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Trinity, I think he stated he was gay just to tick you off....
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Trinity1
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| Eddy wrote: | | I could go on about supression and possible hostile environments but a bit of the truth is that i wanted to let you all know the angle i was coming from. The big bit of the truth is, however, its a habit, it makes no sense to do it, and i dont know why i do. |
No... I got it... I thought it was just a bit peculiar...
| Quote: | | I am horrified by the vilification of homosexuals by certain Christian organisations, |
Which would include who? (Besides those "God Hates Fags" folks... which no one agrees with in the first place).
| Quote: | | Does that answer your question or have i just rambeled on and on and completley missed the point |
No... you actually did quite well for a nooby... (not to be confused with Nobby.. who does ramble BTW).
Welcome aboard.
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Trinity1
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| RevJP wrote: | | Trinity, I think he stated he was gay just to tick you off.... |
Oh... so it is a conspiracy... trying to draw me out... of the... um... fundy... Bible thumpin closet...
Goin have to remember that one.
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