Topic: Christianity on Facebook

[TheTrisagion]

So I was just invited to join a "Progressive Christianity Global" group on facebook.  Here is their description of the group.  There are so many buzzwords in it that it makes my head hurt.  Also it is the most ridiculous group purpose ever.

Progressive Christianity is an open, intelligent, and collaborative approach to the Christian tradition and the life and teachings of Jesus that creates a pathway into an authentic and relevant religious experience.

We promote an understanding of Christian practice and teaching that leads to a greater concern for the way people treat each other than for the way people express their beliefs, the acceptance of all people, and a respect for other religious traditions.

We affirm the variety and depth of human experience and the richness of each persons’ search for meaning, and we encourage the use of sound scholarship, critical inquiry, and all intellectual powers to understand the presence of God in human life.

We are opposed to any exclusive dogma that limits the search for truth and free inquiry, and we encourage work that eases the pain, suffering and degradation inherent in many of the structures of society, as well as work that keeps central to the Christian life fair, open, peaceful, and loving treatment of all human beings.

By calling ourselves progressive Christians, we mean we are Christians who…

1. Believe that following the path and teachings of Jesus can lead to an awareness and experience of the Sacred and the Oneness and Unity of all life;

2. Affirm that the teachings of Jesus provide but one of many ways to experience the Sacredness and Oneness of life, and that we can draw from diverse sources of wisdom in our spiritual journey;

3. Seek community that is inclusive of ALL people, including but not limited to:

Conventional Christians and questioning skeptics,
Believers and agnostics,
Women and men,
Those of all sexual orientations and gender identities,
Those of all classes and abilities;

4. Know that the way we behave towards one another is the fullest expression of what we believe;

5. Find grace in the search for understanding and believe there is more value in questioning than in absolutes;

6. Strive for peace and justice among all people;

7. Strive to protect and restore the integrity of our Earth;

8. Commit to a path of life-long learning, compassion, and selfless love.

[lovesupreme]

Sounds more like a Unitarian Universalist group?

I could rail on how the Satanic spirit of ecumenism has eroded the very moral fabric of society, but knowing firsthand what else is on Facebook, this is actually a positive thing for the network.

At least they used the "J" word!

[Justin Kissel]

Their heart seems to be in the right place, though I would perhaps disagree with their approach, conclusions, and verbiage. Anyway, good luck to them...

[Gunnarr]

anathema to them

[William]

Why do people put Christianity on FB? FB is of the devil anyways. James and Trevor right now are very publicly discussing their Dormition Fast practices on Facebook.

[WeldeMikael]

Meh.

[Arachne]

Why do people put Christianity on FB? FB is of the devil anyways. James and Trevor right now are very publicly discussing their Dormition Fast practices on Facebook.

With you watching.

[scamandrius]

These groups are a dime a dozen on facebook.  I've received a few "invites" over the years from "friends" of mine who adhere to the BS spewed by these groups like what Trisagion reposted.  I waste enough time on facebook as it is. Why would I waste time reading their mantra and get into debates?

[TheTrisagion]

These groups are a dime a dozen on facebook.  I've received a few "invites" over the years from "friends" of mine who adhere to the BS spewed by these groups like what Trisagion reposted.  I waste enough time on facebook as it is. Why would I waste time reading their mantra and get into debates?

LOL, I didn't join, they would just annoy me to no end, and I don't need that.  I have enough annoyances in my life. 

[scamandrius]

These groups are a dime a dozen on facebook.  I've received a few "invites" over the years from "friends" of mine who adhere to the BS spewed by these groups like what Trisagion reposted.  I waste enough time on facebook as it is. Why would I waste time reading their mantra and get into debates?

LOL, I didn't join, they would just annoy me to no end, and I don't need that.  I have enough annoyances in my life. 

Welcome to OC.net!

[TheTrisagion]

These groups are a dime a dozen on facebook.  I've received a few "invites" over the years from "friends" of mine who adhere to the BS spewed by these groups like what Trisagion reposted.  I waste enough time on facebook as it is. Why would I waste time reading their mantra and get into debates?

LOL, I didn't join, they would just annoy me to no end, and I don't need that.  I have enough annoyances in my life. 

Welcome to OC.net!

Precisely! 

[Mor Ephrem]

Why do people put Christianity on FB? FB is of the devil anyways. James and Trevor right now are very publicly discussing their Dormition Fast practices on Facebook.

With you watching.

Score!

[lovesupreme]

Why do people put Christianity on FB? FB is of the devil anyways. James and Trevor right now are very publicly discussing their Dormition Fast practices on Facebook.

With you watching.

Score!

...and you reveling in his downfall. For shame. Only I, lovesupreme, am the sinless one here!

[Mor Ephrem]

I was cheering you on!

[Arachne]

Why do people put Christianity on FB? FB is of the devil anyways. James and Trevor right now are very publicly discussing their Dormition Fast practices on Facebook.

With you watching.

Score!

...and you reveling in his downfall. For shame. Only I, lovesupreme, am the sinless one here!

Hey, I just enjoy boy threesomes and up. The more the merrier! Where two or three are gathered, and all that jazz.

[William]

How is noticing something on your FB notices a downfall?

[Cyrillic]

Why do people put Christianity on FB? FB is of the devil anyways. James and Trevor right now are very publicly discussing their Dormition Fast practices on Facebook.

With you watching.

Score!

...and you reveling in his downfall. For shame. Only I, lovesupreme, am the sinless one here!

Hey, I just enjoy boy threesomes and up. The more the merrier! Where two or three are gathered, and all that jazz.

 

[WPM]

Seems superficial or artificial.

[Mor Ephrem]

Hey, I just enjoy boy threesomes and up. The more the merrier! Where two or three are gathered, and all that jazz.

 

I know, I don't like boy threesomes either. 

[dzheremi]

Come on now, everything on Facebook is the most ridiculous thing of its kind.

[TheTrisagion]

Come on now, everything on Facebook is the most ridiculous thing of its kind.

Well, oc.net can often rival it in ridiculousness.  Yet, somehow I am drawn to both... what does that say about me? 

[Justin Kissel]

Speaking of Christianity on Facebook, does anyone know which Vladimir Putin profile is the real one? Like authentic and verified Prime Putin. There are so many imposters, and after several hours of fact-checking I have only worked through maybe 12% of them. Anyone you can hook a bro up with the addy? k thx

[podkarpatska]

Speaking of Christianity on Facebook, does anyone know which Vladimir Putin profile is the real one? Like authentic and verified Prime Putin. There are so many imposters, and after several hours of fact-checking I have only worked through maybe 12% of them. Anyone you can hook a bro up with the addy? k thx

Putin is an enigma...all profiles are Vladimir's!

[Gunnarr]

necromancy has been happening every day now for like three days

I am afraid to post anymore now