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Post by denounced on Oct 4, 2010 15:54:53 GMT -5
all I can do...is take solace in the fact...that denounced is not a representative a True Christianity. Demonic by default? C'mon son. Prove it Leja. You are usually much more talkative than that. Tell me where these made up stories about other gods sprouted from? I will take that insult as pure foolishness until you give me something better to support your claim. I have seen much of what you write, and I'll leave it at that........ |
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Post by denounced on Oct 4, 2010 15:59:37 GMT -5
hmmm, I wouldn't call anything concerning false gods and idol worship to be "harmless." However, I (and most people, even ethnic Greeks) consider the greek/roman (and otherwise pagan) mythological anthologies to be cultural stories that are interesting more for their literary value than anything else. I read them when I was younger, and am still relatively familiar with the gods and goddesses of this-and-that. They are quite useful for teaching as well (like our own fables). I would teach them to my child when I know they understand the difference between "god" and "God." I guess this is why you didn't agree with my post. But what I see here is mere human opinions. The question is, do these stories represent a Biblical Worldview. No matter how much you tell you child what you say they are, does not change what they really are. |
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 4, 2010 16:22:19 GMT -5
you're just going to have to take it as foolishness then. I have no faith in your ability to carry on a coherent conversation, so I'm really not interested.
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Post by peppermint on Oct 4, 2010 18:00:47 GMT -5
<--- tries again
Denny, I think Leja and I have the same question. Aside from greek mythology which you have already deemed demonic, do you believe that things can hold spiritual neutrality?
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Post by denounced on Oct 7, 2010 14:08:02 GMT -5
There's a grey area between drinking alcohol and getting drunk. What I am not neutral on is what happens between the black and white. It's a very slippery slope, and if when a believer asks me about drinking alcohol, I always err on the side of caution and advise them not to imbibe. If they already do, I simply say that it's your choice. I don't and probably never have since 1993. I also tell them about all the warnings in scripture about drinking.
But I am not going to use Greek Mythology to try and teach a lesson on drinking, which I easily could do so by using the Centaurs.
Why tell children false stories that have changed over time, when you can tell them true things that have happened over time and have not changed. Many myths are rewritten myths that had to change when times changed. What one tells their child about Minerva one day, another parent will be teaching their child about what was written about Minerva 200 years before that.
Christian have the Only One and Enduring Truth, why allow the mindsets of unbelievers creep into your children's head? Arm them with the truth and when they cross that bridge of lies, they will know it's false without you having to tell them that.
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Post by Vudu_Prince on Oct 7, 2010 16:39:52 GMT -5
There's a grey area between drinking alcohol and getting drunk. What I am not neutral on is what happens between the black and white. It's a very slippery slope, and if when a believer asks me about drinking alcohol, I always err on the side of caution and advise them not to imbibe. If they already do, I simply say that it's your choice. I don't and probably never have since 1993. I also tell them about all the warnings in scripture about drinking. But I am not going to use Greek Mythology to try and teach a lesson on drinking, which I easily could do so by using the Centaurs. Why tell children false stories that have changed over time, when you can tell them true things that have happened over time and have not changed. Many myths are rewritten myths that had to change when times changed. What one tells their child about Minerva one day, another parent will be teaching their child about what was written about Minerva 200 years before that. Christian have the Only One and Enduring Truth, why allow the mindsets of unbelievers creep into your children's head? Arm them with the truth and when they cross that bridge of lies, they will know it's false without you having to tell them that. The truth to WHO? The very same argument you have presented here can be used (very effectively I might add) against your faith. |
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Post by Julie Art on Oct 7, 2010 22:32:46 GMT -5
you're just going to have to take it as foolishness then. I have no faith in your ability to carry on a coherent conversation, so I'm really not interested. I nominate this for quote of the month! Please know I will be using this phrase. |
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Post by Noble Work on Oct 12, 2010 17:35:48 GMT -5
There's a grey area between drinking alcohol and getting drunk. What I am not neutral on is what happens between the black and white. It's a very slippery slope, and if when a believer asks me about drinking alcohol, I always err on the side of caution and advise them not to imbibe. If they already do, I simply say that it's your choice. I don't and probably never have since 1993. I also tell them about all the warnings in scripture about drinking. But I am not going to use Greek Mythology to try and teach a lesson on drinking, which I easily could do so by using the Centaurs. Why tell children false stories that have changed over time, when you can tell them true things that have happened over time and have not changed. Many myths are rewritten myths that had to change when times changed. What one tells their child about Minerva one day, another parent will be teaching their child about what was written about Minerva 200 years before that. Christian have the Only One and Enduring Truth, why allow the mindsets of unbelievers creep into your children's head? Arm them with the truth and when they cross that bridge of lies, they will know it's false without you having to tell them that. ......Sooo if you teach a child a biblical story the way it was taught to you, then that child grow up read/study that same bible story but he interprets/receive/get something different OTHER than what was taught to him does that make that child demonic by default? I'm just asking here. |
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Post by Mrs. Eyes on Jan 19, 2011 13:58:27 GMT -5
Greek Mythology by its very nature is demonic. Do the stories hold a Biblical Worldview? Absolutely not, therefore they are demonic by default. Example: Zeus giving birth to Minerva out of his head denies the creation model. It's the very reasons these gods were made up that makes them demonic. Where did Medusa come from? You know, I think the Apostle Paul witnessed Jesus to her, cut her snakes, grew some real hair, and became human. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The next issue is her very brith. INCEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When yo take mythology to its very origins, you will find that it is strictly unbiblical. You will find things such a MAAT. Pure Evil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Medusa was a regular woman. She was turned into what she was known to be by Athena. Poseidon wanted her, she begged to Athena to save her. He had his way with her, even as she begged Athena. Athena was digusted by her, in turn, turned her into the "monster" that she is famous for. Medusa could only hurt men, never a woman, because she was so sought after. That's what I remember. |
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Post by Mrs. Eyes on Jan 19, 2011 14:01:04 GMT -5
There's a grey area between drinking alcohol and getting drunk. What I am not neutral on is what happens between the black and white. It's a very slippery slope, and if when a believer asks me about drinking alcohol, I always err on the side of caution and advise them not to imbibe. If they already do, I simply say that it's your choice. I don't and probably never have since 1993. I also tell them about all the warnings in scripture about drinking. But I am not going to use Greek Mythology to try and teach a lesson on drinking, which I easily could do so by using the Centaurs. Why tell children false stories that have changed over time, when you can tell them true things that have happened over time and have not changed. Many myths are rewritten myths that had to change when times changed. What one tells their child about Minerva one day, another parent will be teaching their child about what was written about Minerva 200 years before that. Christian have the Only One and Enduring Truth, why allow the mindsets of unbelievers creep into your children's head? Arm them with the truth and when they cross that bridge of lies, they will know it's false without you having to tell them that. So nursery ryhmes belong in this category? So sad. Dah well, won't be teaaching Boo about Little Boy Blue or Old Mother Hubbard. |
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Post by Southie on Jan 19, 2011 15:03:55 GMT -5
<<was just looking at the "Clash of the Titans" this past weekend.
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Post by Mrs. Eyes on Jan 19, 2011 15:09:08 GMT -5
^ I love that movie. LOL!
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Post by Chal™ on Dec 7, 2012 23:03:54 GMT -5
Bump for Leja!
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Post by LejaOMG on Dec 7, 2012 23:46:27 GMT -5
this thread was so raggedy, lol. I must not have noticed Pep citing what the Bible DOESN'T say when it clearly does or else I would've offered some enlightenment before now. Revelation 14:1 and Revelation 21:1 got whatchu need, pimp.
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