I'm not sure about going to hell for "it" per se, but why put yourself in a position to think carnal thoughts b/c of the music? The thoughts is what's going to take you to Hell. Weather carnal or violent, if you think on it enough you'll act on it. From a future criminal psychologist point of view.

@ Realdosh, only “pastors” who are “real” will be blessed in that way, but you must remember, Satan gives certain powers to . . . Those so called powerful me of God are nothing, but the devil. They were either tempted and failed or Satan helped them through the ranks. Everyone knows there are REAL pastors nad Fand pastors. Kindly stop only trying to define and compare Christianity to the FAKE ones.

Mellow, I disagree with the before thing. I use to also think that we gossip more, but when I went off to College, I learned a whole new game. I don't think they gossip more or less. I just KNOW for a fact that they gossip JUST LIKE US!!!

Sorry KAG, no offense intended!!

I'm not married, but I would BAULK at the thought of my intended paying a price for me!!   Obviously by this time I know he can take care of me. Marriage is when two people come together as one. To share as "ONE".   Women are no man's possession.    I think ppl are getting confused on purpose to keep "tradition". Some traditions need to be let go. If we "woman" want to fight in this world against male dominance and disrespect, then "some" things HAVE to be let go.   That doesn't make your culture less important than what it is, it just means, you know how to adjust. Out with the old and in with the new. Change is constant.

I'm not married, but I would BAULK at the thought of my intended paying a price for me!! Obviously by this time I know he can take care of me. Marriage is when two people come together as one. To share as "ONE". Women are no man's possession. I think ppl are getting confused on purpose to keep "tradition". Some traditions need to be let go. If we "woman" want to fight in this world against male dominance and disrespect, then "some" things HAVE to be let go. That doesn't make your culture less important than what it is, it just means, you know how to adjust. Out with the old and in with the new. Change is constant.

Dios, some of your comments on other threats were interesting, offensive and at time controversial.  Actually even funny at times b/c of your audacity    N E way, I don't mind those b/c I can agree or disagree. Not that serious, right.  BUT, these threads from this room make you sound racist. Are you?         

Hi everyone!! My name is Tamika, which I'm changing to Iceis. I'm from Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. My ma passed in 03' , but my dad is still alive . Be Blessed and encouraged. I know it's plain, but everyone seems so exotic. It's beautiful.

I agree with you KoBojunkie, regardless of ethnic background, do you know how much higher the suicide rates would be if the "families" didn't cover them up ? One of my majors was history so I do a lot of friggin research (I hate it), the results are payment enough.

I have a couple of bible's so, I keep one at work in my desk, 2 in my car and a couple in my house. I always try to keep a bible with me ;Db/c you never know when you'll need it. Also, if we are in a spiritual battle everyday for our souls, it's good to always have your SWORD with you.

She is bold, but she's speaking her mind w/o fear. I repsect that.

This guy just wants to go down in history as "The First Man to Sue GOD". I say first b/c you know other fanatics will follow with other bizarre stories.

@ mrpataki, I agree about the message part. Some people try to be so deep when the message is right there in FRONT of you. They just don't except the answer.

@ www.Pastor and cgift, that is true and I agree wholeheartedly.

I do believe that it is in God's hands, on who dies and who lives, but this is a hard thread for me.  A couple of years ago my mother pasted. She died in Hospice (at home) Care on 3 to 6 months to live. I remember reading some paperwork that was on her dresser about being on life suppport and needing her consent on weather or not to pull the plug. I would have pulled the plug b/c I know my mom wouldn't have wanted us to see her suffer and die more slowly than she would have. Yes, it is contradictory, but I would have.

BLKRAVEN, God has given us free will to make a choice. There were no conditions attached to the free will. Free thinking is a choice. The OP does not have to belong to any religious group because we can all think for ourselves. She just needs to do what she knows in her heart is right.


The HEART will lead you astray.

@ Thief of hearts, One "Christian" doesn't speak for all. Keep that in mind. Yes, we're all suppose to be of own mind, but there is that thing called FREE WILL. The DEVIL will place bad seed among the good to divert attention and push the ones who need it away. Sad, but true.

ClimieNH89, I understand what you're talking about. It wasn't right for your pastor to do that. I think that you should go to him and get this off your chest b/c if you don't it will become a hindrance for your spiritual growth.

Mizieya-

Notice how you say so much and nobody really understands or wants to read it all (like saying a lot of nothing), and we say so little, get to the point and everyone understands . . . . . Don't try to be so "deep" and disapproving that you miss the answer on the surface in front of you . . . . .