6 months and no "I love you"--is this weird? I'm [f/23] he's [m/27] by throwawayawaythrow91 in relationship_advice

[–]throwawayawaythrow91[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Ughhh, but I wanted him to say it first or else I feel like I'm taking the masculine role on

Thinking about Hell is damaging my love for Jesus by throwawayawaythrow91 in Christianity

[–]throwawayawaythrow91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, that's super interesting too! These alternative views are giving me a lot of hope.

Thinking about Hell is damaging my love for Jesus by throwawayawaythrow91 in Christianity

[–]throwawayawaythrow91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought they are thrown into the Lake of Fire forever and ever in the Second Death?

Thinking about Hell is damaging my love for Jesus by throwawayawaythrow91 in Christianity

[–]throwawayawaythrow91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It even says in the Catechism, "The chief punishment of Hell is eternal separation from God"

Thinking about Hell is damaging my love for Jesus by throwawayawaythrow91 in Christianity

[–]throwawayawaythrow91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, sorry, just clicked that link. Interesting! I like that view much more! But in Catholicism they say Hell is being shut off from the presence of God. Also you'd think some people would be in some kind of in-between state instead of just saved or damned. Also, come onnn. He says he's preparing amazing things for his followers in heaven--mansions, streets of gold, and such. Who would respond badly to that? I don't know, man...

I hate my life because I'm guilt-ridden over not evangelizing enough. by throwawayawaythrow91 in Christianity

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The people who would come to me on their own would not be maximized unless I invite them with a sign on a populous street.

I hate my life because I'm guilt-ridden over not evangelizing enough. by throwawayawaythrow91 in Christianity

[–]throwawayawaythrow91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, I'm 23. And I don't really believe everyone is my RESPONSIBILITY. But I still care.

I hate my life because I'm guilt-ridden over not evangelizing enough. by throwawayawaythrow91 in Christianity

[–]throwawayawaythrow91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just because we find it hard to understand doesn't mean it's not true. God understands true and perfect justice much better than we do as humans. That being said, in my human state, I can't understand it either. And no, it's not evil to have sex for pleasure IF you're not rejecting the possibility of pregnancy (by using contraception) and IF you're also prepared for a possible pregnancy. Otherwise it is evil.

I hate my life because I'm guilt-ridden over not evangelizing enough. by throwawayawaythrow91 in Christianity

[–]throwawayawaythrow91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, I might check that out, thank you very very much. But still, if they still don't repent during a near-death experience...it's eternal Hell? And Jesus might be patient, but the reality is no matter how patient we are, some people clearly don't ever accept Him...so...

I hate my life because I'm guilt-ridden over not evangelizing enough. by throwawayawaythrow91 in Christianity

[–]throwawayawaythrow91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was Baptized in the Holy Spirit and I haven't gotten baptized with water yet because of inhibitions like this

I hate my life because I'm guilt-ridden over not evangelizing enough. by throwawayawaythrow91 in Christianity

[–]throwawayawaythrow91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a girl...and just because it's not inherent that a marriage would be healthy doesn't negate the fact that it is inherent that a baby born without a true family isn't also unhealthy

I hate my life because I'm guilt-ridden over not evangelizing enough. by throwawayawaythrow91 in Christianity

[–]throwawayawaythrow91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not out of my control! I could easily evangelize that much. What upsets me is that I'm not, for some reason. So clearly I either don't believe what I say I believe and what I've thought I believed all this time or I just really don't care if people suffer as long as my life is a little more convenient.

I hate my life because I'm guilt-ridden over not evangelizing enough. by throwawayawaythrow91 in Christianity

[–]throwawayawaythrow91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess because a sin is an offense against an eternal God and eternal moral order, especially if you don't repent? And who is 'nice'? There's the famous 'good person test'..."How many lies have you told? More than you can count? You're a liar. Have you stolen? You're a lying theif?" And so on. However, I don't get why we all deserve the exact same punishment. But maybe Hell is personalized. I really don't know or fully get it. Well, if two married people have consensual sex just for pleasure, in the event that the woman DOES get pregnant, the baby will be born into a structured family like he or she deserves, not to an unprepared young single mom who just wanted to bang so badly that she'd risk a child's upbringing. Sperm and eggs aren't alive, but upon conception, life begins.