bible thumping in DTW

[DetoXJ]

Wow was his letter misinterpreted. I received the letter as well and I was thankful for it. It was in no-way intended to 'Bring all you heathens' in to hear about his beliefs in God! It was quite clear that the entire intent of the letter is so that people who believe the same way the writer does would come and share with him in his beliefs. If being offended is something worth 'notify the proper people' about, then I better start talking to the proper people on the way the f-bomb is dropped like it's going out of style, how pornography is watched, touched, passed around, and drooled over and if you say you're not interested the response is, "What, are you a homo??", and I should also mention the CA who kept pushing and pushing me because he saw a sticker on my bag and realized what I believed and for some reason was intent on telling people I hate all homosexuals. What was really funny was when one of our homosexual flight attendants told the CA to go fly a kite!

Now, I don't list these things because I'm offended and holding a grudge. I list them because I think EVERYBODY could make their own list about things they are "offended" about. Shoot, some people are probably offended because you didn't offend them! The people with true character, though, are the ones who say, "No thanks - not my thing" and then go on with their happy life.

XJHawk - Please do us a favor and just and move on with your happy life.

Thanks,

I have now stepped off of the soapbox.

Well said CP. Couldn't have been summed up any better! Twins in 2006!

 

[cougarx530]

Hawk,

"Man, you're one Pathetic Looooossser!"

~DUMB N' DUMBER~ Just felt like a movie quote!

Sirrssly Tho,

How about you just tell yourself that someone was just trying to push your buttons with the email and knew you'd get all wound up (like a joke), then you can just let it go. Just a thought, dont let it get to you! I can agree with both sides, small potatoes compared to whats ahead for XJ'ers.

 

[spike]

Sorry but you have to understand

For Chrisitians, they are called and directed to share the Gospel with others, they want to help you get right with God. They don't think they are better than you, but it is their duty.

They are called not to keep it private but to tell all the people in the world.
You can't keep the best news in the world a secret.

 

[G100driver]

You can't keep the best news in the world a secret.

Yes, Yes I know ... McDonald's is bringing back the 2 BigMac's for $2.00. Aewsome isn't it!!??

 

[Flyingdutchman]

On a different note, I discuss religion openly to some captains that ask about it. I fly with many mormon captains (hint hint) that ask about my islamic faith. Its mostly on the last day of a four day and they alway start off by "would you mind if i ask you about..."

I am open about my religion and we end up having a very good discussion on religions and world topics. In no way do i ever over step my boundaries and neither does he. We dont shove it into each others faces about our religions and we have an open ended discussion.

I dont necessarily think that speaking about religion is a bad thing if, and only if the discussion is between two mature, professional adults.

On the other hand, how do most of you feel about praying when you are not in company time or on extended breaks? I know its the month of ramadan and whenever i get the chance i pray on the side where i am not as visible. Do companies look down upon that or they treat it as if you are on your own time.

Good for you. I wish more people where like you.And no, as long as you pray on the side, where your not as visable, I won't look 'down' at you.

FD

 

[Rook]

Yes, Yes I know ... McDonald's is bringing back the 2 BigMac's for $2.00. Aewsome isn't it!!??

I'm a Christian but G0D D@mn that was funny:laugh:

 

[Bob Loblaw]

I'm a Christian but G0D D@mn that was funny:laugh:

Well, then you're going to H-E-double-toothpicks with that kind of talk!

 

[pilotmiketx]

Nobody ever turns down an opportunity to praise the FSM when I ask for them to join me in services. RAMEN.

Had Him for dinner the other night. Oh the rapture.

 

[pilotmiketx]

For Chrisitians, they are called and directed to share the Gospel with others, they want to help you get right with God. They don't think they are better than you, but it is their duty.

They are called not to keep it private but to tell all the people in the world.
You can't keep the best news in the world a secret.

You've been annoying us with your "news" for 2000 years. Quietly keep it to yourself.

 

[Blue Dude]

You've been annoying us with your "news" for 2000 years. Quietly keep it to yourself.

Then you've been retired for at least 1,945 years. What are you complaining about?

 

[SkyWstman]

Jesus said the gospel is offensive. It offends those who love their lives and the unholy things they do. I used to love my unholy life until I began reaping the wonderful consequences of sin. A little VD, alittle divorce, a little destruction here and there. It's so much fun. Yeh this Jesus guy that warned us about all these things in the Bible, we should keep it quiet so that all our friends can ruin their lives too. Alcohol addiction is wonderful. And the fun of worrying about getting a DUI on the way home from a bar, I love that feeling. Oh and what about the joy of wondering if you got AIDS from a girl you slept with ten years ago. Yeh this Jesus guy should be hung on a cross for destroying all our fun.

 

[rightrudder]

Jesus said the gospel is offensive. It offends those who love their lives and the unholy things they do. I used to love my unholy life until I began reaping the wonderful consequences of sin. A little VD, alittle divorce, a little destruction here and there. It's so much fun. Yeh this Jesus guy that warned us about all these things in the Bible, we should keep it quiet so that all our friends can ruin their lives too. Alcohol addiction is wonderful. And the fun of worrying about getting a DUI on the way home from a bar, I love that feeling. Oh and what about the joy of wondering if you got AIDS from a girl you slept with ten years ago. Yeh this Jesus guy should be hung on a cross for destroying all our fun.

A non-believer doesn't necessarily lead a destructive life and to harm to others including themselves, just like a believer can do bad things.

 

[English]

I think that the original poster is upset because his email was obtained by this person from someone involved in his employment (his airline or his union). I had this happen to me at my former airline but it was usually for fun things like parties so I didn't mind too much. I had opened a new email account for the sole purpose of receiving company communications. When the email address got out to every pilot on property, it was difficult for me to cancel the email account when I quit the job, because I wanted to maintain communications with my former co-workers.

I gues what I'm saying is that I understand xjhawk's frustration at his email address being given out by his employer or his union without his explicit permission.

 

[DetoXJ]

English, The Mesaba Pilot Directory is strictly voluntary. If you don't want your info in the directory then you simply don't submit the info. XJ MEC/LEC sends out forms for those pilots who want to be included in the directory. This guy has no Bitzch.

 

[SkyWstman]

rightrudder, the Bible says there in not anyone righteous in the earth. So, Just because someone doesn't explore all the depths of sin does not mean they are righteous. Compared to some people a "good" non believer may seem righteous compared with his neighbor but we won't be compared to our friends and neighbors on that great day. We will be examined according to God's Word. The first commandment says "Love the Lord your God with all your heart...". A non believer may be good in his own eyes but he still hates
God. The only people that will be in heaven are those who love God. If you don't love Him here you won't love Him there.