I just found out that I am dying from an incurable disease...At first (before I knew it was pretty serious), I think it is fun (because maybe I'll get to stay home from school and watch the Price is Right on television instead of taking that dreaded bio test!). After all, the onset of the disease seems harmless and only a little uncomfortable in the conscience; perhaps a little itchy and scratchy is all. But after a while, some other side effects begin to kick in. My palms may may begin to get a bit sweaty, my head kind of begins to hurt, my conscience is certainly in a lot more pain now! I think I may need to see a doctor for this one!
But the diagnosis has no cure, so there is not an antibiotic that will take it away. I suppose I will just have to let it run its course. Little do I know that it will run its course for the rest of my life, getting progressively worse if I don't at least try to keep myself healthy in the best way I can. Sometimes the disease is so overwhelming that no amount of crying or anger will take the pain away. Sometimes I toss and turn in agony because the side effects are so strong and during those times, I don't think I will survive through the night. But I have to let myself hold on because I have no idea what is to become of me when this darn disease takes me for good! And I am so scared to die!!! But death is the only end that comes to those who suffer from this disease!
Sin is a disease. Everyone has been diagnosed with it and there is no cure for it. The Bible says that "the wages of sin is death." Ugh oh! That means that everyone is going to die from it too! YIKES! It sounds pretty serious. It is certainly worse than cancer or aids or strep throat. So, what are we to do? Can't anyone find a miracle drug that can cure it? Why aren't researchers frantically finding a way to fix this illness; after all they have been infected by it too! Well, there may be no immediate cure here on this earth because we have all been infected but I am so glad that the second part of that verse is also true. "For the wages of sin is death, BUT the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23 is just about the best medical book for the most effective way to treat this disease I suffer from!)
So even though I am dying from this incurable disease, I am getting the best treatment! You should really try it; it works. Sometimes it is painful because the side effects of the disease are pretty rough and the treatment is pretty potent, but at least it works! Trust me; I have been taking it for years and even on the rough days, I can still have joy and peace. The best part is I now know where I will be headed when this disease finally gets the best of me or the mysterious doctor finally schedules an appointment with those who are taking the treatment!
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well no shit sherlock....
i'm sorry for my rude-ness... but i really hate it when people critique my life style, aposed from my blogs. personal attacks just anger me. idk. maybe i'm touchy about religious crap.
-velvet
I am sorry that I have offended you in any way, but I think that tolerance for any type of living has become the greatest weakness in this country today.
"If imperfections are what make us beautiful, then I must be a total babe!"
http://www.progressiveu.org/blog/missionsminded-maiden
Tolerance is a weakness, eh? That says fathoms about your religion.
"A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything."
Friedrich Nietzsche
You're not sorry for offending anyone. Every single one of your blogs seem to push your religion and bash the lifestyles of others.
This is yet another reason why I left Christianity. It's soo negative. Heaven forbid you enjoy life here on earth. All I ever seem to hear from Christians (not all, but a lot) is how bad we have it here with sin and all. Get over it already and "enjoy the ride" (like someone else said).
And yes, I do agree that you are dying from an incurable disease. I'm just glad that the disease is beginning to slow down and not be "spread" as much anymore.
Tabias-
'wages of sin=death'
well duh. Everybody dies, no matter how righteous and holy you think you are. Why not enjoy the ride?
Hug a musician, they never get to dance.
Maybe you should try a blood transfusion. I, and many others, are not suffering from the displeasure of an imaginary god. I have none of your simptoms that you describe. I'm not overwrought with guilt. Really, I'm an O type. Universal donor.
"A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything."
Friedrich Nietzsche
Lol oh that made me smile.
But in all honesty, what works for her, works for her. It doesn't work for you and I and that's great for us. We should be happy that she has such strong faith and only hope that she can see the error of her bible-pushing ways.
Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted
Hey as long as you're happy and not being pushy about it, I don't really care what belief system you hold.
I have nothing against MMM.
Glad I made you smile, though.
:-&
"A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything."
Friedrich Nietzsche
This world is also suffering from a disease.
It's called "religion" and man created it. What a pity.
- Why are you all so hard on mission_maiden? The scornful scoffs and sarcastic comments don't help very much. Secret_Velvet, why do you chose to view the original post as a personal attack on your lifestyle? And T-time, why must you characterize bible pushing as an error? Can't you just be happy that her faith is so strong? I agree that everyone should practice whatever makes them happy. But you all shouldn't be so quick to judge someone for putting forth their philosophy. For those who are dealing with a guilty conscience, Mission_maiden's personal testimony may have a positive life affirming influence. And for those of you that have nothing to be sorry for, why not prove what kind a decent person you are by having a little respect for other people's point-of-view? The OP isn't describing the displeasure of an imaginary god, but rather the discontent felt by people when they fail to live up to their own standards of morality. If you never feel guilty about anything, congratulations - You're either a saint or a sociopath. Just remember, mission_maiden isn't trying to MAKE you feel guilty. Instead, she is appealing to an emotion which is universal. We all learn to live with regrets one way or another. Some of us hide away in the dark trying not to step on anyone's toes. Then some of us just walk right out into the world and try our best.
You know the phrase, "Can't please em all?" Well, it's true.
It's a given that for every person deeply and positively affected by the OP, ten people are going to be deeply and negatively offended.
In other words, no good deed goes unpunished.
Take care all, don't be too tolerant or too intolerant, and of course, keep an open mind, ya bigots. :)
People who don't believe in the bible view bible pushing as an error, because we believe that people who do so are peddling snake-oil.
"Can't you just be happy that her faith is so strong?"
If she's happy, I'm happy, but that doesn't mean I don't think she's wrong and that doesn't mean it is wrong to mention that.
"But you all shouldn't be so quick to judge someone for putting forth their philosophy."
This is a website about discussion. MMM knew, when she said this, that people would likely disagree with her.
"For those who are dealing with a guilty conscience, Mission_maiden's personal testimony may have a positive life affirming influence."
Or she may give people a guilty conscience if they didn't have one before. Personally, however, I don't think that either of those are particularly likely to happen.
"The OP isn't describing the displeasure of an imaginary god, but rather the discontent felt by people when they fail to live up to their own standards of morality."
She is talking about sin. Specifically, the Christian concept of sin. The Christian concept of sin is based on the displeasure of the Christian god, a deity I consider to be imaginary.
"If you never feel guilty about anything, congratulations - You're either a saint or a sociopath."
No one here is suggesting that they don't feel guilt. If MMM feels guilt for breaking injunctions of her religion and deals with it in a religious manner, that is her business.
"Just remember, mission_maiden isn't trying to MAKE you feel guilty. Instead, she is appealing to an emotion which is universal. "
I think, based on what she writes about religion, that she is trying to convert people. I also think that, in this case, she is trying to make people feel guilty.
"It's a given that for every person deeply and positively affected by the OP, ten people are going to be deeply and negatively offended."
Personally, I feel that more people in the world would agree with MMM...
"Take care all, don't be too tolerant or too intolerant, and of course, keep an open mind, ya bigots. :)"
Well, the same to you... :-!!
"Don't blame me. I voted for Kodos."
Homer Simpson