Betrayed (Antestor)

The proceeding letter is D.

Originally posted by geeogree

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I'm sure it does... but I find that Matt. 5-7 is the most comprehensive outline of how Christians are expected to act. But there are many other places that outline virtues and actions that Christians are expected to have and display.

I have a serious problem with the people who go to church on Sunday and then display none of the qualities that Jesus and his followers do. They have the idea that going to church is enough and everything else they do is meaningless because they are "saved". I'm sorry, but confessing to Jesus on Sunday and then going out and purposefully sinning during the week doesn't work.

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This bible verse is crucial:

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%202:26&version=NASB

00's, I enjoy the technology we have, and many of my favorite bands are from the 00's.

I am interested in either being a Software Engineer or an Air Battle Manager.

Originally posted by geeogree

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no actually Jesus said to turn the other cheek rather than do something to hurt or offend someone else.

Read Matthew 5-7 and you've pretty much got what Jesus expects from Christians listed right there.

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Exactly, you know your information well. And it is not only the Gospel of Matthew that shows this guideline. The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians in Chapter 4 and The First Epistle of Peter in Chapter 3 also does this.

Anticosmic Overload (Obscura)

The proceeding letter is D.

I enjoy some of the songs in the Madden 10 soundtrack (if that counts ).

Originally posted by geeogree

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yeah.... but for what purpose?

All of those things involved control/power or money.

Sure, the suicide bomber may not get anything from doing what he does... but the people that convince him to do it usually benefit in some way.

Crusades were also about power and money.

Witch burnings were mostly just ignorance really... but again, it was about power. Create an enemy and influence the general public into following you on a witch hunt. You gained power through that.

I'm not saying bad things haven't been done in the name of religion. What I'm saying is that religion is not the root cause of these things, but simply a vehicle that has been used for other purposes. That doesn't make all religions false and all religious experience invalid.

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Well said. I would like to see someone point to me in the Holy Bible where Jesus said to kill, because from what I've read, it's the opposite.

Ember to Inferno (Trivium)

The proceeding letter is O.

Amon Amarth - Twilight of the Thunder God

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnT4VEaOALc

Originally posted by Tymast

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well i would have guessed that he always has god mode on

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That's a great pun.

If I am not mistaken, people in Kentucky call it "pop".

Melodic Death Metal is my favorite, although I also enjoy Power Metal, Technical Death Metal, Deathcore, and Folk Metal.

My favorite music genre is Melodic Death Metal.

i would assume that he would not need to, so I would say no.

Originally posted by bignatealpha

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I am a strong Christian, southern Baptist to be precise. However, I believe all denominations are the same as long as one thing is the focus: Jesus' sacrifice being the only way into heaven. Oh, and one more thing. If I ever argue with anyone about religion, it's not because I want to insult other religions. I respect your beliefs, but I am not afraid to try and win you over to mine. Don't worry, though. If you don't want to become a Christian, that's your choice. I just do not believe it is the right one.

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I can basically copy what you put in your post except I would replace "southern Baptist" with "non-denominational".

Originally posted by Ziggy

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well, heavy metal and death metal are different. Death metal is more screaming etc. while heavy metal doesn't necessarily have that kind of tone/message. Also, Dave, that is kind of the perfect example of a person of most religions (well, that i know of)

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Not to start a genre war, but Death Metal generally has death growling, you usually only hear screaming in Melodic Death Metal. Also, Heavy Metal is the actual name of the music genre, and therefore is an umbrella term dividing into different genres, with each having their own subgenres.

Originally posted by Acureforthecommonidiot

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I don't understand how someone can label their music "Christian" if it sounds like a demon is singing O.o Hardcore "Christian" Rock? pffft, that makes me laugh, the genre itself contradicts the "message" they're trying to send. I mean. . . how can it be Christian??? For YEARS rock music has been panned by the Christian community for having been evil. . . and now suddenly it's NOT? Someone please explain to me, WHY?

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More on topic, the harsh sound of a music genre does not necessarily make it "demonic". On the contrary, members of bands such as Demon Hunter and Mortification are very devoted to Christianity. War of ages has several songs about wanting to be with Jesus and/or needing him. Horde is in fact Anti-Satanic, and the band has even received death threats from Anti-Christian Black Metal bands. The point I am trying to make is that even if a genre of music seems scary to you or not appealing, it doesn't necessarily make it unfit to preach the word of God, God can put His Word through anything, and some people have become familiar with Christianity through these types of bands. Besides, a sound can't be evil, it's the message that makes the music evil, and if a band is trying to send a Christian message, then there's nothing wrong with that, regardless of what genre the band is. I'm sure there could be a soft rock band about Satanism, but it'd sound "angelic".

I call it soda, although I don't always say "soda". If it's something such as Coca-Cola, I prefer to call it "cola", but if it's something such as Mountain Dew, that's when I'll always say "soda". Slightly off topic, but root beer and orange cream soda tastes good also.

Originally posted by retro _general

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Welcome back I don't really know you but, gald to have you back in the vizzed world.

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Yeah, I registered here a few months ago, but then I was very inactive after a few weeks.

Originally posted by saldek

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Don't worry Metal_25, it's not like your going to banned, right?

Besides, we're happy for you to come back, because many spend only weeks with us and leave this website so don't blame yourself.

By the way, this is the first time I meet you.

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Alright, very well then. And yes, this is the first time we have met. It is nice to know you.

Originally posted by geeogree

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I think it's entertaining that you have apologized for being inactive but you only made 15 posts before leaving.

I do remember you though.... glad to have you back.... you've almost doubled your post count since returning which is good to see. Keep it up!

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Alright, I will keep it up.