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Started by MonstersInsideMe, July 25, 2009, 01:20:43 AM

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Dragon_Of_Heavon

#15
July 25, 2009, 06:52:44 AM
Welcome to the forum MonstersInsideMe it is always good to have another point of view. Vampires huh my ex made me read and watch twilight. Not the worst book I have ever read. (rasins in the sun) or the worst movie either (fantasy mission force). Personally though I like Ann Rice much more especially the Vampire Lestat and The tale of the Body Thief. Oh as for long posts so long as rants are not your thing your last post was not what I would consider long.
When the last bastion of religion falls the religious will look up at the sky and ask their God why? And then they will collapse wailing and grinding their teeth. The atheist will look at his feet and say "I think that I can build something better here!"

curiosityandthecat

#16
July 25, 2009, 01:24:28 PM
Quote from: "MonstersInsideMe"It helps that I don't take the Bible as 100% literal, like it didn't really only take 7 days to create everything (not to be confused with 100% true, though I still have issues to work through with the Bible)
As long as you have an open mind here, you may find some illumination on that very topic.  :)
-Curio

Dragon_Of_Heavon

#17
July 25, 2009, 03:28:54 PM
MonstersInsideMe  you labeled your self as christian, and most of my education is built in upon the Roman Catholic  and Jewish traditions. Is there a certain tradition that you follow, if so I can go to a library and bone up a bit upon its specifics? If not are there specific traditions that you follow or philosophy's that you keep?
When the last bastion of religion falls the religious will look up at the sky and ask their God why? And then they will collapse wailing and grinding their teeth. The atheist will look at his feet and say "I think that I can build something better here!"

MonstersInsideMe

#18
July 26, 2009, 02:51:27 AM
Quote from: "Dragon_Of_Heavon"MonstersInsideMe  you labeled your self as christian, and most of my education is built in upon the Roman Catholic  and Jewish traditions. Is there a certain tradition that you follow, if so I can go to a library and bone up a bit upon its specifics? If not are there specific traditions that you follow or philosophy's that you keep?

Warning May Be Uncomfortable for nonChristians:
Well, I was raised Presbyterian, but I always found that a bit stuffy and I had a hard time connecting any of the sermons to my life.  Now I attend a nondenominational church in   a college town, so I feel like church is something I actually enjoy now.  For example, half of our service is dedicated to worshiping God through contemporary music (Music is a huge part of my life) like Hillsong United which probably doesn't mean anything to you, but there is some really beautiful Christian music out there.  I didn't actually attend church much growing up because I felt that sitting with a bunch of old farts in church pews didn't make me feel any closer to God.  I couldn't imagine growing up Catholic with all those rules and restrictions like Catechism and Confirmation.  Why should I have to prove my faith to a bunch of people I don't know.  I preferred to have a more one on one relationship with God, worshiping him in my own way, which is probably why I don't know the Bible very well.  I preferred to thank Jesus for his sacrifice than read all the nitty gritty details of who was related to whom and who lay with who, but there actually is a lot of wisdom in there that I should tap into.  I have a teen Bible that lists topics relevant to my life in the back and shows me where to look for information on those topics and it has little asides where the people who put it together put the stories into context.  So, for example, if I want to find information on self-image or sex I can just go straight to those pages.  Plus, I have really bad memory problems so I can read a verse and not know where to find it the next month and I don't really remember much of my childhood because of this although I have never actually asked a doctor about it.  I remember certain events clearly, but mostly its all a blur. I think I might actually have PTSD although I never considered it until just recently. Anyway, off topic tangent aside, I guess I'm a "liberal Christian"?  I voted democrat last year if that helps clarify. So yeah! :D

~Amanda~

Dragon_Of_Heavon

#19
July 26, 2009, 03:36:20 AM
Thank you for the clarification. Actually you would be surprised to find that for many Catholics it is much the same (Life Teen) is a large organization in Catholicism that focus's much the same way. However I have to admit I did not enjoy the pews or genuflecting growing up. However I would be cautious on the Teen Bible as they have a tendency to leave out sections and rather important verses that allow you to understand the whole. At least you are not reading it cover to cover like a lot of people.I would applaud you that you seem to be interested in increasing your understanding and at the same time remaining open.
When the last bastion of religion falls the religious will look up at the sky and ask their God why? And then they will collapse wailing and grinding their teeth. The atheist will look at his feet and say "I think that I can build something better here!"

AlP

#20
July 26, 2009, 03:50:18 AM
Quote from: "MonstersInsideMe"I think I might actually have PTSD although I never considered it until just recently. Anyway, off topic tangent aside, I guess I'm a "liberal Christian"?
This is your introduction thread so I don't think this is off-topic =). I am diagnosed with PTSD. It's a serious disorder. If you think you might have it then I suggest you see a psychiatrist or get a referral to see one. Take care =).
"I rebel -- therefore we exist." - Camus

Kylyssa

#21
July 26, 2009, 06:01:44 PM
Quote from: "AlP"This is your introduction thread so I don't think this is off-topic =). I am diagnosed with PTSD. It's a serious disorder. If you think you might have it then I suggest you see a psychiatrist or get a referral to see one. Take care =).

^I am in absolute agreement.^

MonstersInsideMe

#22
July 27, 2009, 03:32:02 AM
Yeah, I should go see the free psychological service on campus, but I never considered it until recently when I looked up the symptoms, because I'm a blocker. Usually when the memories come I just block them put and pretend it never happened. Not healthy, but life goes on.

Dragon_Of_Heavon

#23
July 27, 2009, 05:11:08 AM
surly though you know the problem with blocking things? It builds up pressure? It is no different than in your mind. People blocking things out is how people mentally collapse.
When the last bastion of religion falls the religious will look up at the sky and ask their God why? And then they will collapse wailing and grinding their teeth. The atheist will look at his feet and say "I think that I can build something better here!"

AlP

#24
July 27, 2009, 05:36:23 AM
These ways of "blocking" things can be effective and beneficial. I say that from experience. Dragon_Of_Heavon, please leave this to a professional?
"I rebel -- therefore we exist." - Camus

Dragon_Of_Heavon

#25
July 27, 2009, 02:58:42 PM
Oh? Well then forgive my arrogance and intrusion AIP I was not aware I was in the presence of a Psychiatric professional. I leave it to you then.
When the last bastion of religion falls the religious will look up at the sky and ask their God why? And then they will collapse wailing and grinding their teeth. The atheist will look at his feet and say "I think that I can build something better here!"

AlP

#26
July 28, 2009, 03:41:05 AM
Sorry if I offended you. Lol, I didn't mean to imply I am a professional =). I'm just saying that I have personally experienced PTSD and because those experiences were so unpleasant, I would like to encourage people to leave this to a psychiatrist and / or licensed therapist. I didn't mean to pick on you Dragon_Of_heaven. I'm just more motivated to help Amanda because she thinks she might have a serious mental disorder than to risk hurting feelings, insulting, being an jerk, etc.
"I rebel -- therefore we exist." - Camus

Kylyssa

#27
July 28, 2009, 04:47:47 AM
Quote from: "AlP"Sorry if I offended you. Lol, I didn't mean to imply I am a professional =). I'm just saying that I have personally experienced PTSD and because those experiences were so unpleasant, I would like to encourage people to leave this to a psychiatrist and / or licensed therapist. I didn't mean to pick on you Dragon_Of_heaven. I'm just more motivated to help Amanda because she thinks she might have a serious mental disorder than to risk hurting feelings, insulting, being an jerk, etc.

I also have PTSD and must say that it is very complicated and professional care is the only way to go.  I went through complete meltdown when I delved into the problem, even under professional care.  This isn't something you can mess around with using pop psychology and good intentions.
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