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originally posted by: TarzanBeta
No. SoulSurfer is sharing his/her thoughts on God in a forum specifically designed for that. No censorship.
originally posted by: BlackProject
As genuine intrigue. Could you tell me how you knew that whatever was happening to you was something else? Like how did you and your mind confirm that?
I really want to know this from you and anyone else here that has had experiences like this. Just be interesting to hear.
God has been pure female to me.
originally posted by: andy06shake
a reply to: LilithImmaculate2
"I connect to God through sexual experiences."
Well there are far worst aspects that humanity subscribes to the worship of Gods than sex. Fair play to you.
Why would God choose to be female or male through? Rather a limiting factor to consider.
Omnipotence i imagine would somewhat transcend our very biological animistic orientated sexual congress.
Could it not possibly be that its's your own perception that assigns such anthropomorphized notions to whatever you perceive as God?
originally posted by: dffrntkndfnml
a reply to: SoulSurfer
Eh SoulSurfer, I know you have your reasons, don't you think you're behaving a little harsh?
LilithImmaculate2, started this thread in this forum, and doesn't appear to be pushing an agenda. The thread has been interesting and many have shared their experiences with God.
I think you might like it better, if you message her in private or post your thoughts in one of your own threads.Do you even know her?
Please don't respond here.Message me in private or raise the issue in one of your own threads.
Jeremiah 7:18 King James Bible "The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger."
Ezekiel 33
King James Bible
Ezekiel as Israel's Watchman
1Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and set him for their watchman:
3If when he seeth the sword come upon the land, he blow the trumpet, and warn the people;
4Then whosoever heareth the sound of the trumpet, and taketh not warning; if the sword come, and take him away, his blood shall be upon his own head.
5He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.
6But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand.
7So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.
8When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
9Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.
originally posted by: lostgirl
a reply to: SoulSurfer
I do not think a truly Loving God would include "addiction" as a sin...
...people make mistakes and become physically reliant on certain things...they don't choose to become addicted -
- addiction is an illness rather than a sin and therefore should not be condemned by anyone who considers themselves 'loving'...
originally posted by: TarzanBeta
Points for that one, though. Sin might lead to addiction, but addiction is not a sin - it's a real medical condition.
originally posted by: SoulSurfer
originally posted by: TarzanBeta
Points for that one, though. Sin might lead to addiction, but addiction is not a sin - it's a real medical condition.
i don't think it is a medical one; but a spiritual one.
The Seven (Above) are the Seven (Below)
originally posted by: RisenMessiah
a reply to: TarzanBeta
btw that picture is Wicked!
originally posted by: TarzanBeta
You've never been through withdrawal. It's hell on earth, and while God can cure it, God doesn't always just snap his fingers. That's why there are hospitals. Judge not what you know not, please, love. Don't hate people who go through that pain. There is almost nothing like it - especially for alcohol and opiates.
originally posted by: TarzanBeta
a reply to: SoulSurfer
Withdrawal can kill you. Don't fight a bear when you can find a park ranger before you're toast.
Love you.
originally posted by: RisenMessiah
a reply to: TarzanBeta
You're most welcome my friend. Blessings of Peace unto you and yours .
originally posted by: SoulSurfer
originally posted by: TarzanBeta
a reply to: SoulSurfer
Withdrawal can kill you. Don't fight a bear when you can find a park ranger before you're toast.
Love you.
Aye, I know. That is why im taking baby steps... it's a long process. It really is a horrible feeling. There were times I was drinking 9 beers a day. The way I've been doing it though is replacing one addiction with another lesser. To keep my mind distracted. But that is easier said than done. But the good news is, it is during these moments of darkness that you do have glimpses of God.
Sometimes, you can even hear the words "don 't give up" or they would randomly appear as a message or a sign. But from what I see so far, I still have long ways to go before I finally put an end to my addictions. And im not sure if we have much time left in this world.
originally posted by: TarzanBeta
I was wrong. You are going through it. Forgive my assumption. He tells me, "It's not your fault, baby, don't worry about your sins. They're not all your fault." He keeps my anxiety from spiking because it's hating myself and telling myself I deserve it that causes so many problems; even though we both agree, I deserve it.