Cure my mind of Christianity and the non-existant limits I contain myself within because of private schooling?

kempff · 2014-03-08T06:45:59+00:00

LOL no, Christianity, correctly understood, is a man-making religion. Analyze the hate-making strain in what has been handed down to you.

Stop by http://freenortherner.com/ and figure it out.

[deleted] · 2014-03-08T07:36:32+00:00

Like Bo Burnham said, some people need 1000 metaphors to realize you shouldn't be an asshole.

It sounds like you need to do some serious reflecting. Do what you want. If you don't like what you're doing with your life, you have the power to change it.

[deleted] · 2014-03-08T10:12:48+00:00

Some of you may disagree but I think Christianity is very alpha religion. Many of the stories in the bible talk about how men are complete alpha and successful. King David is a good example. I don't think TRP = asshole, it equals dominate man.

pheonixignition · 2014-03-08T19:18:03+00:00

Having grown up Christian and read the Bible, I can honestly say many of TRP things are in the Bible. Its just different things that people teach you that are wrong. I understand a lot more now than growing up.

kekerae · 2014-03-08T06:44:22+00:00

One of the main tenets of most religions is to not judge others because you are not fit to judge them. Don't blame religion on you just being judgemental.

[deleted] · 2014-03-08T23:32:53+00:00

Stop allowing external things define you. You are responsible for giving it power over you, it diminishes your personal agency and your own path in the world.

You're aware of this since you're asking the question, just stop doing it - you have that power and always did.

Mandeponium · 2014-03-09T00:54:06+00:00

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

No reason to hate on people because they don't act the way you want. That's not what Jesus would do.

BigRed0 · 2014-03-09T02:51:27+00:00

It's easier to judge than take action and join the party. Even though you very well may be "better" than whoever, you can always bring the fun to the table and command respect.

For example, you are in a group setting and the girls are eating up all the bullshit pickup strategies from douchebag guys there. Do you sulk that the guys are lame and the girls are hypergamous? No, you become bros with the douchebags and score some easy points with the ladies. I'm not saying you are in this situation all the time, just illustrating the point.

Do you want to be on your deathbed and think, "well that was shitty and everyone is shitty too." ? No. You can still have fun and be social with people who otherwise may have totally shitty character flaws. Just hold your frame so they don't dare bother you with their particular flavor of bullshit.

nyrp · 2014-03-09T16:34:02+00:00

I have a friend who is a Catholic monk.

He's not perfect, but he's truly not judgmental the way many American Christians are. He works with transsexual prostitutes, prison inmates, and conducts funerals. So he's really living what he preaches. The only people he is really judgy against are uptight and douchey people. Though he always acts charitably towards them in person. He acknowledges his imperfections and sins. He goes to Mass regularly.

He gave me a far more positive view of Christians. You may need to find someone who can be a role model for you of a non-judgey Christian. Perhaps someone who is outside of your own denomination will make it easier to break free of your own habits.

j_arbuckle2012 · 2014-03-10T03:35:07+00:00

How about you stop blaming others for your own failings?

Asshole.

Title	Cure my mind of Christianity and the non-existant limits I contain myself within because of private schooling?
Author	StackDeezNuts
Upvotes	4
Comments	11
Date	March 8, 2014 6:31 AM UTC (12 years ago)
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