Ministering to homospirituals

[Rosesrock]

Yup...they never "land the plane".

Not even with those big stick wavin things

 

[Reborn]

So what are some characteristics of a homospiritual?

1) They talk like they are wearing a tunic, haven't bathed in 3 weeks and might smell like a hot foot forest: i.e. they say lots thee's and thous and dost's haveth noteth's and whatnot and some even think they have God's "secret" name.

2) They say "but" a lot.

3) They are cryptic in their posts. Kinda so they can have wiggle room I suppose.

I came up with 3...anyone else care to add?

4) They can type while their noses are pointed toward the sky.

Impressive.
How they can do that and still see what they type.......blows my mind.

 

[Sirk]

Not even with those big stick wavin things

When I talk to some people on here I really think about their spouse or children and how terrible it must feel for them to never be heard...to not know what give and take in a relationship is....to never learn good skills for relating to people or feeling secure with others. It honestly makes me sad.

 

[seoulsearch]

4) They can type while their noses are pointed toward the sky.

Impressive.
How they can do that and still see what they type.......blows my mind.

On the other hand, if there's another flood... these are some of the ones who are almost guaranteed to survive.

 

[atwhatcost]

In that context yes, but what about just dropping to ones knees and asking for God to take over whatever that means....
Oh and sirk, im not praying for you

If I dropped to my knees to pray, I'd also have to pray that God gives me someone to help me get up again. lol

 

[Utah]

Orrrr... they're normal people at work.

Silence, Heathen! Just kidding, my Lady.

You may be right, however, our ivory tower folks post most days throughout the day so their absence is suspect. Now as far as work goes, I guess I should be getting back to it.

 

[atwhatcost]

I do too.
Prayer is awesome.

I would love it, if l truly believed they were actually praying for me,
......and not just gun slinging a cliche statement and the end of their very long note to me, describing how much l suck.

I think it beats the quickly fired "God bless" after a long slam slam slam.

 

[Rosesrock]

When I talk to some people on here I really think about their spouse or children and how terrible it must feel for them to never be heard...to not know what give and take in a relationship is....to never learn good skills for relating to people or feeling secure with others. It honestly makes me sad.

Or do you think hiding behind a screen is their crutch?

 

[Utah]

You're a good dude VW and I for one am glad you're here.

Amen to this. VW is a solid Brother who's love for the Lord is contagious!

 

[Sirk]

Or do you think hiding behind a screen is their crutch?

It's really hard to tell. I mean some of them could just be acting that way in an attempt to discredit Christianity in general. Who knows.

At any rate....I like to poke them to see if they'll pop.

 

[Utah]

Who is Bruce Jenner...I've never heard of that person.

I like the way you skirted that one. That person, rather than him or her.

 

[Rosesrock]

Amen to this. VW is a solid Brother who's love for the Lord is contagious!

Ok now that's what i want someone to say at my funeral. Her faith was contagious.
The irony of a good rep

 

[atwhatcost]

I think it's kind of fun that generally, the homospirituals don't come play on my threads. What do you suppose that's all about? I just wanna be loved....lol

Oh, let's get real. We're heathens, doncha know? We don't speak the proper Christianese, and actually have the audacity to joke around. Even dare to go sarcastic.

They aren't the unreachable. We are.

 

[Joidevivre]

We are told to recognize them by their roaring like a lion, aren't we?

 

[Rosesrock]

It's really hard to tell. I mean some of them could just be acting that way in an attempt to discredit Christianity in general. Who knows.

At any rate....I like to poke them to see if they'll pop.

Im gonna duck and hide....i don't want that ungodly junk on me.

 

[Sirk]

We are told to recognize them by their roaring like a lion, aren't we?

Or for their cowardice as to entering a "lions den"....such as this one. Haha.

 

[LittleBit1987]

We don't play fair?
I'm assuming?

Which is wild, because l have always included everyone in everything l do.

Just don't touch my yogurt.
I don't share my yogurt.

You don't share yogurt..?
hmmm... Most women don't share chocolate.
I would share at least MY yogurt with you... Cause you know.. Sharing is caring..
Just don't touch my chocolate

 

[Reborn]

When I talk to some people on here I really think about their spouse or children and how terrible it must feel for them to never be heard...to not know what give and take in a relationship is....to never learn good skills for relating to people or feeling secure with others. It honestly makes me sad.

On a serious note.

I imagine some are sitting there, snotty attitude, eyes half closed, nose in air....typing away with graceful fingertips.

I feel bad for them.

I imagine others , chest puffed up, sweating, flushed faced, pounding their desk yelling "why don't these people love God, like me!!!!"

I feel bad for them, l really do.

I'm not kidding ,it is a sad way to live for the Lord.
I really wish someone could help them. Now l sound like them...a broken record.

I need yogurt.

 

[Rosesrock]

Oh, let's get real. We're heathens, doncha know? We don't speak the proper Christianese, and actually have the audacity to joke around. Even dare to go sarcastic.

They aren't the unreachable. We are.

I need to take christianese 101 but it was full, plus my copy and paste isnt fast enough

 

[seoulsearch]

Something I've been thinking about a lot lately, and had considered writing a thread about, is, What Does Mental Illness Look Like Online?

I've often wondered how many of the people here who just will not let go of their rants, which often have nothing to do with anything else discussed, are mentally ill. I've been on CC since 2009 and have seen a few things... I remember one member (who's not here anymore) who used to go on wild rants in the Bible Discussion chat room. I don't mean this in a judgmental way, but from his appearance the the condition of his surroundings on his webcam, this was a person who invested very little time in personal hygiene, cleanliness, or organization.

All the clues seemed to point to a situation in which this person had very little, if any, regular interaction with people in real life. Rather, it seems he devoted all his time to his own method of Bible study... and then trying to convert others to his superior way of thinking.

I could be wrong, but I personally believe that people who purposely limit their contact with real people usually lose contact with reality.

The reason I think about such things isn't to try to condemn such people, but just that it can help us use a bit of discernment. For instance, if I suspect this is the case with a person who is always ranting and condemning, I don't see a point in arguing with them because the rational part that could have a productive discussion is either suppressed or missing altogether.

In that case, I know my time is better spent trying to build a relationship/friendship/Christian fellowship with someone else and just praying for the said person who refuses to say anything positive or listen to what anyone else has to say.