Hello, You've Got Rapture

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Indeed. In fact, I'm a Christian. Grew up Catholic, and still think that Christ's philosophies are terrific. But I also happen to think that Christ's philosophies have been bastardized and misinterpreted in a variety of ways.

Lots of people in this community are quick to make fun of anything, especially when it has to do with someone being cocksure. And what could be more cocksure than knowing for certain you're going to be part of the Rapture?

I'm all for faith. I'm all for believing whatever you believe, provided you're not harming anyone, or forcing it on them. But I think that faith and doubt go hand in hand, and that anyone so cocksure that they'll find salvation in heaven isn't paying attention to all of the words of the Bible, isn't paying attention to their daily mistakes and human flaws. The truly holiest Christians I've met are humble ones, who don't presume to be the holiest, don't project it, and who've clearly taken to heart the Bible's dogma, the Beatitudes that remind Christians that the poor in spirit will see the kingdom of god, the meek will inherit the earth. They go about their lives doing good as best as they can, and not letting the left hand of the world see what their right hand is doing. This service doesn't smack of humility, even if users' intentions are to help those left behind.

But here's the thing: the humble people are often humble because life has humbled them. So they're in touch with the realization that they're human, they're imperfect. And these people certain of their ultimate rapturous salvation? They're imperfect. The people making fun of the people who are certain of their ultimate rapturous salvation? They're imperfect. Those people lashing out at the people making fun of the people who are certain of their ultimate rapturous salvation? They're imperfect too. We're ALL imperfect. And we all have different viewpoints and it's a complex life to navigate. So it's best to allow people a little breathing room - for their beliefs, for their humor, for their own good. A stuffy room isn't a comfortable one.

I think the site is ridiculous- but then I have many reasons for thinking it.

However my discomfort with some comments made here are not going to be discussed reasonably today- so I am leaving off.

I did however- appreciate your post- and am glad that your message to me brought me back to see it.

Thanks