Hey Gamer Boy 18!
Edited by Novis on Jul 12th 2022 at 8:44:38 AM
You say I am loved, when I don’t feel a thing. You say I am strong, when I think I am weak. You say I am held, when I am falling short.This might be a bit late, but another way you can think of it is: "Do I really wanna keep wasting my thoughts on this guy?"
As other have said, you're under no obligation to keep letting your father hurt you, or even keep associating with him at all. But if it's possible for you to let go of your anger and move on with your life with or without him, well, it can help make you feel better.
You need blood and he's got more than enough!Hello everyone....I have been in, a scary place for a long, long time....I try to be faithful, but sometimes doubt just plagues my thoughts.
I just wanted to ask if some could pray for me, or share some stories of Christian positivty, or some facts that, do not prove God but help with belief at times
Bow to the PrototypeThis is an interesting question, and one I haven't really thought about before. I tried looking it up.
This article
says that the "vain" in this phrase refers to emptiness - in other words, using the Lord's name flippantly, as if He was nothing. So if you say "Oh my God" all the time, that could be a problem.
This article
argues that it's wrong to use "God" as an expletive, but it also says we shouldn't use "gosh" or "geez" either, since they're derived from "God" and "Jesus" respectively. If that's true, then that's bad news for me, because I am very much a Gosh Dang It to Heck! person.
This article,
however, says that the idea of banning the phrase "Oh my God" is an oversimplification of what the third Commandment really means. The article argues that there are multiple ways of taking God's name in vain, like using Him to justify your actions, or using Him or Christianity for personal gain. However, it also states that it can be a sin to treat God with a lack of reverence, and using the phrase "Oh my God" can be a way of doing that.
In conclusion, I would say this is a controversial topic that's hard to get a clear answer on. Saying "Oh my God" might be okay in a serious or extreme situation if you mean it in a way that is respectful towards Him. Personally, I prefer to stick with Gosh Dang It to Heck!, although now I'm not certain about those words either.
What do you guys think?
EDIT: Well, I feel foolish now. All these articles, and yet I didn't think to check the notes in my Bible. Hold on a minute.
EDIT 2: Exodus 20:7. The notes in my Bible (HCSB) say that back then, "misusing the name of the Lord" could have meant swearing an oath with His name that you didn't intend to keep, or that you didn't follow through with. It says that doing this would "cause the Lord's reputation to suffer, while acting as if His presence as a witness were not important." Basically, I think the problem has less to do with the words you use and more with your intentions behind them.
Edited by DrNoPuma on Aug 7th 2022 at 9:46:38 AM
Very good kittyYeah, I was always taught it meant never to say stuff like "I swear to God", or things like that. Because if you made an oath like that and then broke it, you were doing a huge disservice to God by acting like deals with Him could be so carelessly tossed aside. I was actually even taught never to make an oath like that even if you actually mean it, because humans are not 100% perfect so there's still a chance you'll break your oath.
Edited by Murataku on Aug 9th 2022 at 7:11:58 PM
You need blood and he's got more than enough!My understanding is that not taking the Lord's name in vain has more to do with insincere piety. Exclamations like "Oh my God" may technically qualify, but that's not the commandment's primary concern. I could be wrong though.
I also want to say that I sympathize with PhilosopherStones. My dad was pretty abusive and I'm just not able to forgive him, even though I know I should. It's probably my number one obstacle as a Christian. He hurt me too deeply, and even though he can't really hurt me anymore, I'm having a very hard time letting go of the pain. On top of that, I don't think he feels any remorse. I just hope it gets easier in the future.
While I'm not absolutely sure of my pastor's views on LGBT issues, when one elderly congregation member said unpleasant things about trans and gay people during the prayer, he had a word with her and she apologised the next week. I've also noticed he subtly shuts down or diverts hateful jokes or comments people have tried to make. His son is gay and they are on good terms.
I think I've found a good one, folks.
You need blood and he's got more than enough!Hey, guys, I have a big life change coming up. I accepted a job offer as a high school teacher's aide in Washington DC. That means that in two weeks, I'm moving out of both my hometown in Texas and the house I've lived in for the last 23 years.
I feel a nauseating mix of excitement and melancholy. It's going to hurt not having my family near me for the first time in my life. And I'm going to have to say goodbye to a lot of people, places and things that have kept me grounded and helped me survive the dark times. Even leaving my current job hurts a little.
I've asked God to take me wherever I need to be, and I guess this is it! I have faith that DC will treat me well and make me able to do some good. But I'm also a naturally pessimistic person, I've struggled with depression for many years and I sometimes have a hard time keeping that faith.
So basically, I'm looking for advice! What should I do to cope with this big change and the feelings that come with it? If anyone here has made a big move like this and has some words of wisdom, I'd love to hear them. Please and thank you.
I'd say remember you can keep in touch with loved ones via internet. Then you won't feel so far away from them. Also it might help to look up the area you're moving to. It might feel less daunting if you know more about it?
You need blood and he's got more than enough!Surprised I don't already follow this thread, since I knew about it for a while, but better late than never.
Hi. Young guy with an interest in the faith and in Church History. Currently undecided on a specific denomination, so I just attend what local churches I can find. How are you today?
Edited by m-95 on Oct 10th 2022 at 1:07:16 PM
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PhilosopherStones, I've had some difficulties in my family situation too, and the above tropers' advice is right: there is a difference between forgiving and allowing a conflict to continue.
My confessor, for example, advised me to live apart from the family members with whom I've got a conflict, for now, but I realize that it isn't always possible. And, of course, I can't really judge what your situation's like without knowing all the particulars personally. Maybe you could consult a priest - or, if you want to see a non-religious figure, a psychologist you can trust - in the region where you live.
(Idk about other theologies, but our - Orthodox Christian - interpretation is that Jesus not appearing His murderers after the Resurrection is a slightly different matter. He did not want to make the situation even worse for them - because if they saw Him resurrected and still refused to repent, Judgement of the Dead would be a lot harder on them)
Edited by AutumnLeaves on Jul 12th 2022 at 6:17:13 PM