Learning or Talking?

Figured I could answer the OP, seeing that Ive posted here twice already.

Anywho, I joined this site because I was a new Christian and wanted a place that I could talk to other Christians. So I guess both, really. And I actually have learned many things here, even though I dont go on and on about how Ive learned. But there have been a few people on this site that have had an impact on me, absolutely.

That doesnt mean that I will be willing to learn from everyone, though : p Not everyone who calls themselves a Christian actually follows Christian teachings. Like, my mom used to claim to be a Christian even though she did things that God forbids us from doing. If I know that someone has beliefs based on their own opinion over whats in the Bible, its extremely unlikely that I will be willing to learn from them.

But yeah, Im always wiling to learn, I found Christian speakers online when first coming to Him that really helped me, I saw a Bible counselor once a week, too.

So yeah, pretty much both. I always like to learn when I can. But that doesnt mean I accept everyone as a teacher : p

So you must enjoy football huh? Like are you super crazy about it like those people who paint their face or are you normal xD

for us, 'learning always comes through 'talking', and listening...

I think people might be shocked about what God considers “idle words”. He may have a totally different opinion than some of our more legalistic brethren. Heaven is going to be an interesting experience. Talking about teddy bears is not idle, it is charming and whimsical. Football is something people unite around, and feel kinship. I don’t like football, but I recognize how it brings people together-total strangers, and it can be a way to love others.

I don’t think anything that brings people together in a loving way is idle, but I am not God. So I may be wrong. It is something to think about, though.

I apologize if I have said anything rude. I am brusque, and I am not exactly the most humble person in the world. I suppose I don’t think of the site as a place to learn anything because there is no way to check people’s bona fides. For example, I am a teacher and could tell people things about the public school system in the US, but no one knows if I am REALLY a teacher. I could be talking out of my hat.

The old adage is true, “sex sells”. So if you want a good argument, consider posting something about sex. Human nature is human nature.

I mostly learn by reading books or watching documentaries. I suppose since I don’t know what people believe, I am not open to being taught anything about Christianity on this site. My beliefs verge on heresy, or are perhaps actually heretical in most of the Christian churches’ opinions, so I’d be a suspect teacher to many of you.

The pastor at the church where I grew up is very exclusive. He excludes Catholics, Pentecostals, etc. from Christianity. Since his beliefs were so contrary to my own, I stopped going to the church I grew up in, it was quite a wrench. I lost my beloved church family. But I felt I could not listen and learn from him.

I would imagine there are a lot of people here whom I consider to not have anything to teach me about Christianity.

ha

I guess the advice columns in the family forum bear testament there

I'm simply here to observe...well that didn't sound creepy at all did it..

Nah James...not at all...*looks around for hidden cams and recording devices*

But what you may be observing may be artificial. Many people massage their personalities while posting online. I was able to convince most people here that I am completely sane for nearly a year. Your observations are not true to life, in other words.

sometimes but then again the opposite can be true,sometimes people are mo different than meeting them face to face,though it can be tough to distinguish that sort of thing.

Sure, call me cynical. But almost everyone gets titillated by some sexy talk. What is a pure minded Christian to do? Reading and giving advice about things of an intimate nature seems a loophole. Titillation without the guilt- AND you are helping some one out with their loved one! Win, win situation.

Before I sound like a TOTAL female dog- I do believe this is on a subconscious level for the good people here. I am not condemning out right, I don’t know that a lot of people are into metacognition. The people who aren’t are probably happier.

you didnt fool me for a second....


i knew something was "fishy" at first glance

Yes, people are different when in person. I believe that is what I wrote. I was on a forum, and to make it seem like I had a social life, I scrupulously avoided posting on Friday and Saturday nights. I wanted to make out that I was not the loser that I really am.

Says he who can't stand to be named!

I meant that to be "no different" not "mo different" lol.

You know what they say “Visitors and fish smell after three days.”

I told you I am full of aphorisms, I’m full of something.

I am absolutely and incredibly...
Normal!