Survey: Alarming rate of Christian men look at porn, commit adultery (cross, scriptures)

[Horn of ‘83]

Originally Posted by Jerwade

If they do not support you (generally speaking) for being a sinner, will you be excommunicated?
Remember, the practice of excommunication arose in the early Church, handing them over to Satan.

We support each other in our pursuit of righteousness. As iron sharpens iron... That's what church is. You should try it.

[Horn of ‘83]

Originally Posted by pcamps

He sounds like someone struggling with sin to me. Many religions too have followers who are strivng to improve.

Yes, but God is working on me, every day. He is the potter; I am the clay.

[Horn of ‘83]

Originally Posted by Jerwade

You should never leave with the same baggage you arrived with, if you leave it at the Church.

Agreed!

[Horn of ‘83]

Originally Posted by pcamps

The churches would be empty if that was the case then. He that is without sin let him keep his ass sat down on the pew. The obsession with sin(especially what you think is sin in another) within fundamental evangelical Christianity is beyond a joke.

We are not obsessed with sin, but rather redemption, but you can be redeemed without first recognizing you are a sinner.

Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

[zthatzmanz28]

Originally Posted by jimmiej

We are not obsessed with sin, but rather redemption, but you can be redeemed without first recognizing you are a sinner.

Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Therefore, one MUST always be alert to their sinfulness on a constant basis..

[Horn of ‘83]

Originally Posted by zthatzmanz28

Therefore, one MUST always be alert to their sinfulness on a constant basis..

In a manner of speaking, yes. Expressed better, Christians should love God and others and when they don't, ask forgiveness and move on.

[DewDropInn]

Originally Posted by jimmiej

The Bible and human nature tells me I'm a sinner. Everyone is. My church preaches the gospel that Christ died for sinners, that we might be redeemed.

I'm an educated adult and made a choice to be a Christian.

If that's how you're handling your issues.... go for it. I'm in favor of freedom of choice.

[Horn of ‘83]

Originally Posted by DewDropInn

If that's how you're handling your issues.... go for it. I'm in favor of freedom of choice.

Jesus understands my issues.

Heb. 4:15

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet he did not sin.

[DewDropInn]

Originally Posted by jimmiej

Jesus understands my issues.

I'm beginning to feel like Mother Confessor. You have issues. Got it. Jesus understands your issues. Got that too.

Anything else?

If you look at Playboy, smoke pot, have a cocktail before dinner or enjoy visiting nudist colonies .....I don't really care. If you robbed the Circle K..... call a lawyer.

[Horn of ‘83]

Originally Posted by DewDropInn

I'm beginning to feel like Mother Confessor. You have issues. Got it. Jesus understands your issues. Got that too.

Anything else?

If you look at Playboy, smoke pot, have a cocktail before dinner or enjoy visiting nudist colonies .....I don't really care. If you robbed the Circle K..... call a lawyer.

Everyone has issues.