Do not stereotype.
[1] This facsimile operated in part by synAC.And now I'm tempted to link the article about "homophobes" being turned on by gay porn...
tend
edited 11th Feb '11 7:22:43 PM by TheMightyAnonym
Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! ~ GODOne can affect changes to one's mind.
At the very least, I have been able to do that.
edited 11th Feb '11 7:25:32 PM by TheMightyAnonym
Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! ~ GOD@KCK: Leviticus. Romans was written by, who was it, Paul? Who wasn't acting for God, he was writing letters of advice.
Actually, depending on your preference (two kinds of religious interpretations, one purely sociological, one of a category I'm not sure how to describe; I guess 'speculation on the nature of the Bible' would be the best descriptor.):
1. The New Testament cancelled out the old Covenant. In which case, it can be safely ignored.
2. (secular, social): The last parts of the Bible were written nearly two thousand years ago. There's no reason to think that a book written two bloody millenia ago should be followed to the letter, considering that it was directed at people that lived 2k years ago.
3. The Bible was the commands and teachings of God, written down by humans. Now, as we know, humans are fallible and it's extremely unlikely there aren't errors in the Bible.
4. The Bible is the absolute authority on everything, has zero mortal errors whatsoever, and is absolutely compatible in every way with life in the 21st century. In which case, you should be worried as much about wearing clothing made of two different sorts of fibers as you should about t3h g4yz. I'm pretty sure very few people with more intelligence than the average mollusk take this interpretation seriously.
In regards to forcing changes on your own mind: That's not healthy or sane. Anyone who can conciously change their own base traits is either hurting themselves psychologically, or already messed up in a major way.
edited 11th Feb '11 7:29:07 PM by Diamonnes
My name is Cu Chulainn. Beside the raging sea I am left to moan. Sorrow I am, for I brought down my only son.Not so much as I've shut off my desire, so much as I push any opportunity for it away. Sort of like Dobby going "BAD DOBBY!" every time he misbehaves.
Only instead of physical harm, one just makes agonized facial expressions.
Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! ~ GODYou can actually get erections from a lot of things.
Including, for some people, trying not to get an erection.
Only instead of physical harm, one just makes agonized facial expressions.
This isn't you being devout, this is you being repressed.
I would advise seeing a counselor of some sort, but I can't give any advice beyond that.
edited 11th Feb '11 7:29:54 PM by SpainSun
I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....Have you considered that that's just you, and that you shouldn't project it onto everybody else?
edited 11th Feb '11 7:30:27 PM by Tzetze
[1] This facsimile operated in part by synAC.That isn't healthy dude. That's repression. Which hurts. Now just accepting that you have certain tastes? This is nice. Very nice.
^Also this.
edited 11th Feb '11 7:30:58 PM by Aondeug
If someone wants to accuse us of eating coconut shells, then that's their business. We know what we're doing. - Achaan ChahWhy can I not help but equate you with the Sith now?
From now on, my mental image of you is that of a Sith lord.
Except that I am quite thoroughly happy, such that I am unable to empathize with those of you who are all depressed and cynical.
From what I've seen, my view thus far looks very accurate.
edited 11th Feb '11 7:34:26 PM by TheMightyAnonym
Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! ~ GODKCK: I don't know. Moving on.
Anonym: There are a lot of jokes I could make here, but seriously, you should consider the possibility that you're repressed. See a psychologist of some sort. A qualified one, and get a more expert opinion.
edit: Repressed doesn't necessarily mean you're unhappy. It just means you're unhealthy.
edited 11th Feb '11 7:35:47 PM by SpainSun
I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....@KCK: If you accept that you can pick and choose certain things, then you accept that you can pick and choose certain things.
@Anonym: From what you've seen so far? Give me data or your argument is invalid. Most people cannot in fact comfortably force their own instincts into a comfortable mold.
edited 11th Feb '11 7:36:58 PM by Diamonnes
My name is Cu Chulainn. Beside the raging sea I am left to moan. Sorrow I am, for I brought down my only son.

KCK: Well then....I'm not sure what your point is, honestly. :|
I'm being serious.
I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....