tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post115541808603307185..comments2023-11-05T04:53:44.610-08:00Comments on Kitten Come From Eggs: I Love My AtheistDineen A. Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08560463944362266736noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155960960517725902006-08-18T21:16:00.000-07:002006-08-18T21:16:00.000-07:00Thanks for all the afirmation, guys. I really appr...Thanks for all the afirmation, guys. I really appreciate it. Wasn't sure how well this topic would go over. It's close to my heart, just like my hubby. :-)Dineen A. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560463944362266736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155858867792739732006-08-17T16:54:00.000-07:002006-08-17T16:54:00.000-07:00I believe we as Christians need to be careful abou...I believe we as Christians need to be careful about the treatment of others who believe differently. Not that we have a "whatever" attitude, but understanding that they are entitled to their own beliefs and aren't necessarily ax murderers simply because they don't agree with us. <BR/><BR/>I've seen a disturbing tendency on the part of fellow Christians to shy away from unbelievers, as if they are afraid they will be somehow "tainted." Unbelievers are actual human beings and deserve love and respect. It is only by first gaining their trust and friendship that we have any hope of sharing our own knowledge of truth in a meaningful way.Jack W. Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17858111182435641933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155746276578353932006-08-16T09:37:00.000-07:002006-08-16T09:37:00.000-07:00Wonderful post! It's the "unsaved" that Christ cam...Wonderful post! It's the "unsaved" that Christ came to save. It gives my heart a jolt when I run across someone who doesn't believe. To me, believing is so simple. What's the point of living if there isn't something better after we pass on. But, although my heart may ache for that person, I don't shun them. I've always tried to "judge" a man by who he is. It is sometimes our actions that may sway an unbeliever into becoming a believer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04089903053496930165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155660777678621742006-08-15T09:52:00.000-07:002006-08-15T09:52:00.000-07:00From a former atheist--thank you. From a Christia...From a former atheist--thank you. From a Christian--thank you.<BR/><BR/>I'm afraid that there are a lot of well-meaning Christians out there but to me it looks like they've went by way of the Pharisees.<BR/><BR/>I have an athiest best friend.<BR/>A homosexual born-again best friend.<BR/>A Christian best friend. <BR/>One of my friends was a stripper. More than one have had abortions. We never thought we were "bad" people. We loved each other, we loved our families, we loved our friends. We are passionate, we love to cook and get together. We loved life and lived it to the fullest that we knew how to live.<BR/><BR/>I could go on. We are quiet the motley crew (Yes, I did used to like them...a lot) ;)<BR/><BR/>When a Christian sent by God to save my soul and lead me to the Lord judged my atheism, it did nothing but ignite my passion to never be like that. <BR/><BR/>I want people to understand the God that loves you no matter what. (NO MATTER WHAT.) The God that carries you just because He loves you and no other reason. The God that loved the atheist (me) enough to show me. The God that watched that my friend at the tender age of 13 accept Him into her heart--the same God that loves her today, even though she's living with another woman. The same God that loves me when I slip up and lie. The God that loved my uncle enough to save Him in his addiction and carry Him home when the fight was too much.<BR/><BR/>You've hit on a hot-button issue for me. Thanks for saying it the way you have.~michelle pendergrasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963999375035588206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155653130147220972006-08-15T07:45:00.000-07:002006-08-15T07:45:00.000-07:00Who are we to judge anyone else by our own standar...Who are we to judge anyone else by our own standards? And, excuse me, but doesn't the Bible tell us we are only to hold accountable our brothers and sisters in Christ....for those who don't believe, isn't God the only one to sit and pass judgement? HmmmAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06507129192655971640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155586889237256532006-08-14T13:21:00.000-07:002006-08-14T13:21:00.000-07:00Hey I tagged you too! Now you really have to do it...Hey I tagged you too! Now you really have to do it! heheBetsy St. Amanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326874709264159191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155577518113422122006-08-14T10:45:00.000-07:002006-08-14T10:45:00.000-07:00Tagged! CHeck here for more info:)http://meredith...Tagged! CHeck here for more info:)<BR/><BR/>http://meredithefken.com/blog/2006/08/09/womens-voices/a-novelmeme/<BR/><BR/>Then stop by and visit me..... then post your own;) Have fun!Tracey, in MIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578570052357234065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155520201775328472006-08-13T18:50:00.000-07:002006-08-13T18:50:00.000-07:00That's a really great post, Dineen! Something I ha...That's a really great post, Dineen! Something I hadn't really thought out to myself. This will change the way I think about atheists.<BR/>CamyCamy Tanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577747925320907186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155504229780106082006-08-13T14:23:00.000-07:002006-08-13T14:23:00.000-07:00Wow, well said.Wow, well said.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151988844185350316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155501546142013002006-08-13T13:39:00.000-07:002006-08-13T13:39:00.000-07:00Dineen,Wise words!! It is not our place to judge ...Dineen,<BR/><BR/>Wise words!! It is not our place to judge the heart of others. Jesus will handle that job. I can only examine myself. You are right, love is the key to revealing the truth to others. <BR/><BR/>Be blessed!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155501053262654342006-08-13T13:30:00.000-07:002006-08-13T13:30:00.000-07:00Great post. Imago Dei and all that jazz.Great post. Imago Dei and all that jazz.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470283761189392205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155482129459414032006-08-13T08:15:00.000-07:002006-08-13T08:15:00.000-07:00Neen - Your hubby is a *most impressive* man. He i...Neen - Your hubby is a *most impressive* man. He is so pleasant and sweet-spirited. <BR/><BR/>Ignorance fuels foolishness...we see it all the time in everday life and in prejudices.Ronie Kendighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18194214493852352435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155448055155647082006-08-12T22:47:00.000-07:002006-08-12T22:47:00.000-07:00I have to agree with Jen. He's a cool guy because ...I have to agree with Jen. He's a cool guy because he married you. <BR/><BR/>Great post. Love you girl!Heather Diane Tiptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254245102688606312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10687167.post-1155442969320725102006-08-12T21:22:00.000-07:002006-08-12T21:22:00.000-07:00I was just thinking today in particular about how ...I was just thinking today in particular about how we as Christians seem to be so willing to sit in judgment of others. I'm not sure why that is. <BR/><BR/>And I bet your husband is a cool guy because he married you. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688638274582413200noreply@blogger.com