Double post because edit seems to be broken at the moment. What I meant to say was: Whether to be offended or not is a choice you can make.
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Because ALL websites secretly wish for rape.Originally posted by DHNKComment
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Like others, I'm also unable to get 'edit' going, or I would've corrected the above: the tenth word in my last post was supposed to read "says". Sorry, English ain't my first language...
...like that's supposed to be an excuse.Comment
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I am a pastor!
old topic I'm sure, just found it.
I am a pastor, & a fighter MMA is a sport, you are not malicously trying to hurt your opponent. I had my 6th fight on sept 13th, get over the misinterpretations of Christianity, perhaps you guys should actually read the bible some time!Comment
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I'm thinking of making a mockery brand like Eat ouT and Affection. Mine'd be called Jesus couldnt' tap.Comment
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:wtfgif9frOriginally posted by rev.jcComment
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Are you suggesting that Jesus did tap?Originally posted by rev.jcComment
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Since this thread has risen from the dead, I would really like to commission a drawing from anyone with artistic talent. It would be of Pontius Pilate putting Jesus in a crucifix neck, and saying "WHERE IS YOUR GOD NOW!?"Comment
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Rev.jc, I've read the Bible.
This is a mockery of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Comment
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rev, do you post on the UG?Comment
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It does seem awfully close to profiting off God and the whole moneychangers thing.Originally posted by DerAuslander108Comment
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While I am not a pastor I have to ask where in the Bible it talks about sport fighting being OK?Most of what the old testament talks about is fighting wars against other nations and how if God is with you you can't lose. Jesus speaks of turning the other cheek. Further history speaks of Christians not fighting for the Romans in the Coliseum. In my humble recollection it speaks of fighting for your ideas and values and to defend yourself from enemies.
Fighting for sport is a selfish act onto itself. You are pitting yourself and your training against the abilities of another human. In MMA or BJJ or Judo you force your opponent to submit. For all practical matters you are imposing yourself onto him and forcing him to quit. Fighting for the sheer enjoyment of fighting is also a very none religious or righteous act. So my next question is what part of sport fighting follows the Christian faith? Remember now that the old testament is Jewish stories and laws, the Tora, and the new testament is about Christianity.
If faith in Jesus, God, Alla, or Budda was the predominant skill needed to win a fight then why would you train the physical body when the mental one is sufficient to win?
One last question. What would Jesus think if he saw two men fighting in a cage? Regardless of why they was fighting. I am talking about 2 men in a cage entertaining an audience.
I ask these questions in the utmost of sincerity. I am quite frankly not understanding how religion and fighting for sport go hand in hand. The justification for fighting for money is understandable. The justification of fighting to prove your abilities are worthwhile is understandable. The justification to prove something to yourself is understandable. Self defense goes without saying. Training to stay in shape and being able to defend yourself and family I get. The Lord needs warriors as well as followers. Someone has to stand up and defend the weak or protect the flock from wolves.Comment
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I thought Jesus was the Good Shepherd. Don't shepherds protect their flock?
Or are we now envisioning sheep with fangs?Comment
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