I need prayer guys! My health seems to be failing me lately. I can't sleep cause of these really bad headaches and stomach pains. I'm afraid that it could be some bad ulcer but then again, my anemia is back. My iron is really low and I've fainted a few times already. I'm losing weight uncontrollably and I can't stand it much. Please, I'm begging you all to pray for me. I need it. :( I"m really sad and depressed due to my health. Also my daddy needs prayer, his health isn't well either. He is turning 50 on the 25 of this month. *sighs* Hope everyone else is OK.
or thinking about it cos of the course im on: the white stuff, are you outlined by it.
i am trainin as a csi. i have a kick ass tshirt on the front it say 'got chalk' and on the back it has the outline of a body with the words 'got chalk'
It is wrong, you're caught in a habitual sin. BUT that doesn't mean God doesn't love you.
Y'see, I don't understand how that's helpful.
It's wrong, you're a sinner... but it doesn't matter 'cause God loves you.
-shrug-
Maybe that's why i'm a not religious.
or thinking about it cos of the course im on: the white stuff, are you outlined by it.
i am trainin as a csi. i have a kick ass tshirt on the front it say 'got chalk' and on the back it has the outline of a body with the words 'got chalk'
Y'see, I don't understand how that's helpful.
It's wrong, you're a sinner... but it doesn't matter 'cause God loves you.
-shrug-
Maybe that's why i'm a not religious.
It's all in the delivery, bad choice of words as you would say. Leviticus 19:28 states "Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you." If you're not worshipping some other god or the dead by cutting or tattooing then the bible never clearly states that it's a sin, I've yet to find a passage on it yet.
On the contrary we have Mark 9:43 and thereabouts which say "And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched." and "And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched" aaaand "And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire"
I've been through the bible cover to cover more times than I can count, and all I can find in it is pro-mutilation for the sake of sin prevention. The scary thing is, that's new testament, not the archaic laws of the old testament. I'm still looking for something that actually says cutting is a sin.
I had this thread recommended to me, and I wish I'd seen it before. All your posts are so supportive and it's really great and inspiring to see.
I wondered if I could run something past you?
I have been at the same church all my life, baptised, confirmed, my gran's funeral, all in the same building. I felt I belonged. When some found out I SHed, they were less than pleased. I tried to explain but I just got hate back.
Yesterday they physically assaulted me, pushed me over into the carpet as a "friendly warning" and then more brutally in the car park saying they didn't want "my sort" in their congregation.
I've known these people all my life and that really hurt.
Am I wrong to be upset, I've tried to understand and I've tried to forgive which I will be able to with time, but I'm just so confused.
It broke me when they did that.
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I've been through the bible cover to cover more times than I can count, and all I can find in it is pro-mutilation for the sake of sin prevention. The scary thing is, that's new testament, not the archaic laws of the old testament. I'm still looking for something that actually says cutting is a sin.
Can you tell me which passages are pro-mutilation for the sake of sin prevention, cause I think they could help a friend of mine. PM me if you want.
I had this thread recommended to me, and I wish I'd seen it before. All your posts are so supportive and it's really great and inspiring to see.
I wondered if I could run something past you?
I have been at the same church all my life, baptised, confirmed, my gran's funeral, all in the same building. I felt I belonged. When some found out I SHed, they were less than pleased. I tried to explain but I just got hate back.
Yesterday they physically assaulted me, pushed me over into the carpet as a "friendly warning" and then more brutally in the car park saying they didn't want "my sort" in their congregation.
I've known these people all my life and that really hurt.
Am I wrong to be upset, I've tried to understand and I've tried to forgive which I will be able to with time, but I'm just so confused.
It broke me when they did that.
You are not wrong to be upset, no way... that is an absolutely horrendous way to be treated, and I'm really sorry that happened to you.
Just ignore this person, keep your distance... cos it sounds like they are an ignorant fool who hasn't got a clue what they are talking about. To be honest I wouldn't waste your time trying to explain to someone who reacts like that.
I can only imagine how hurt and upset you are by this, you have every right to go to church and be part of the community. Nobody is perfect and and church should be the one place where anyone is accepted
I know it must be hard but don't let these people get to you. Is there anyone you're close to that you can discuss this with, a friend, minister?
