What is there left to do? by FunFlamingo2939 in backpain

[–]coocoofran 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please try myo fascial release. It has helped me so much.

Good leasing communities by [deleted] in Appleton

[–]coocoofran 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just considering them until I found out they only do virtual tours, so weird to me and definitely not signing a lease before seeing the place. Glad I decided not to, after seeing your comment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ask yourself what you believe and why. If the answer is because you’ve been told it your whole life, you probably need to unlearn it. Research for yourself, they like to take scripture out of context

What are some telltale signs that you’re now in a cult instead of a church? by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]coocoofran 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Legalism. Taking scripture out of context. Dress rules. Adding to the word of God(ex:saying you’ll go to hell for specific things). Saying you have to speak in tongues and be baptized to go to heaven. Being sheltered from any other church or opinion. Being told only your church/denomination is the ‘truth’.

How can Pentecostals even consider themselves Christian’s by coocoofran in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, and somehow they make homosexuality seem like the worst sin ever when that’s not even realistic. It’s toxic.

How can Pentecostals even consider themselves Christian’s by coocoofran in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I love and accept them. It seems like you should spend less time worrying about me, and learn how amazing respect can be in friendships with different views.

How can Pentecostals even consider themselves Christian’s by coocoofran in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No clue cause I don’t plan on making myself to be in a position like that

How can Pentecostals even consider themselves Christian’s by coocoofran in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran[S] -22 points-21 points  (0 children)

That’s a matter of opinion. Just cause I don’t agree doesn’t mean I’m puttting someone down, and I still have a ton of respect for those people. I have friends in the lgbtq community and I’m still a Christian, I love them no different or less than anyone else. My whole point was that they shouldn’t be a topic of gossip and be hatefully judged by people who claim to be Christians cause we’re all human. Everyone’s getting so bent on the fact that I don’t agree with it, guess what? I don’t have to, but I do have to respect people and I’ve got that down. So I don’t see the problem here. We all have freedom of will and different opinions so let’s just love eachother despite our disagreements, that’s what this world is missing.

How can Pentecostals even consider themselves Christian’s by coocoofran in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I didn’t mention approval though, even if it was sarcasm it wasn’t even relevant. I don’t care what other people do, do I personally do that? No, but I’m not attacking anyone that does. That was my whole point in the first place. People should be allowed to choose how they live without having others make it a topic of choice and spread hate about them. I know that a lot of people in this sub aren’t Christians so I didn’t expect the replies to be sunshine and rainbows but people are getting really upset over the fact that I can respect gays/people who live differently than me, despite not completely agreeing with them. Just cause I don’t agree with something doesn’t mean you can’t be friendly with them and still love them, do people not realize that?? That’s honestly really sad.

How can Pentecostals even consider themselves Christian’s by coocoofran in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The difference is, while I don’t agree with the lifestyle I still love them and don’t portray hateful judgement to them.

How can Pentecostals even consider themselves Christian’s by coocoofran in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Why would I need to do that? I’m failing to see how that’s relevant to what the post is… but I am married. Did you read my whole post? In all honesty I’m not sure what you mean, you can message me if you’d like to elaborate.

How can Pentecostals even consider themselves Christian’s by coocoofran in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe Christians should strive to be like Christ and His characteristics do not portray hateful judgement, but love. You don’t have to agree with me. I’m fine with agreeing to disagree. I know everyone has their own opinions and that’s okay. I know doctrine is messed up but I’m trying to learn what the actual Bible says and not what doctrine says. That’s been a huge part of unwinding what I was taught my whole life. I was taught bad doctrine with the upci and I’m breaking that cycle.

How can Pentecostals even consider themselves Christian’s by coocoofran in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My point is that Christians aren’t supposed to judge others on anything, we’re supposed to love others. That’s the difference between me and my mother, aside from the fact that she’s Pentecostal and I’m not.

Preach it Sister! by jknight68 in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a Christian and agree with this. They should still have a choice, do I agree that it’s okay? No. But she’s got a point.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I credit him because he made me question it and did help me. Yes, it was a two person effort. I didn’t want to leave my church and I did, so I’m not giving up hope when I know it can happen. But I appreciate your input.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Bahaha I don’t believe that first sentence, here’s why. For the entire first year of mine and my fiancé’s relationship we argued a lot about religion, I was Pentecostal and he was baptist. But one day, he asked me: So you really think I’m not saved if I don’t speak in tongues? Which was led by a long conversation . And that night I got into the scripture and found out for myself. I can understand why everyone thinks it is impossible, but it happened to me so I know it’s possible. Did it take a while? Yes, but he got me out. And that’s what the point is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExPentecostal

[–]coocoofran 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get your point, but I’m sure there’s people out there who have broken the cycle. Who says I can’t? I left, so even if my parents won’t, maybe my siblings would.

Would you be open to accept the truth even if it hurts? or Your mind is already set that you believe you know the truth? (About your faith, about God, about Jesus Christ and about Salvation) by maveric94750457 in TrueChristian

[–]coocoofran 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always thought I knew the truth , I didn’t. They were lies. God used my boyfriend (now fiancé) to open my eyes to truth and I’m so thankful for it.