Hi, everybody.

[Dan1 (Dan~)]

@pxc

@Dan~

@pxc

No offense, man, but I harbor no resentment against religious people. I did, for a while, but I’ve learned since then not to make the same generalizations you seem to detest so much. If I had to name two moral ideas that I value most, they would be honesty and community, so I don’t think I could guiltlessly follow your plan.

PS: You are being more than a little ridiculous. Chill, it’s my thread.

What I earlier have said in red was a joke.

Honesty and community are very important things.

I had thought so, but I wasn’t sure. Sorry, my sarcasm detection is pretty weak online.

That’s fine.

[Phaedrus]

Just stay true to yourself, ie. keep using your mind. Your mom will come around in time. She obviously may not ever agree, but unless she’s a total religious nazi she should eventually accept your right to your own opinion.

[Obw]

Are you alright with a torrent or shall I host them up on the server? A total of 6 videos in all.

[Bessy]

Hi Pxc,

I had the same kind of mother. Your relationship to her is very important so I would hate for you to blow off her guidance because it does come out of her love for you. If you stay true to your beliefs you will probably take much from your Christian upbringing anyway and come to know yourself enough to be strong. I would try to be open to your mom and let her tell you what she thinks. I would also encourge you to be kind but honest about your feelings of her “spying.” It is her just being a mother but it makes you feel violated. Your emotion in this is real and you need to address this with her.

I think it is great that you are soul searching but remember that all religions have something - they all are coming from a good place - but their interpretations can be over the top and that where the confusion for you lies…

Yes, I remember you well… and I’m glad you are back. You can get a lot of answers here - I know I have.

[pxc]

@Bessy

Hi Pxc,

I had the same kind of mother. Your relationship to her is very important so I would hate for you to blow off her guidance because it does come out of her love for you. If you stay true to your beliefs you will probably take much from your Christian upbringing anyway and come to know yourself enough to be strong. I would try to be open to your mom and let her tell you what she thinks. I would also encourge you to be kind but honest about your feelings of her “spying.” It is her just being a mother but it makes you feel violated. Your emotion in this is real and you need to address this with her.

I think it is great that you are soul searching but remember that all religions have something - they all are coming from a good place - but their interpretations can be over the top and that where the confusion for you lies…

Yes, I remember you well… and I’m glad you are back. You can get a lot of answers here - I know I have.

Thanks, Bessy! Good to hear (read?) from you again, too. I really do love my mother, and I’m thankful for how reasonable she’s been throughout all of this. She’s essentially decided to trust me to find out the truth about this myself, but I don’t think this has at all lessened her concern for my eternal condition. I’ve actually convinced her to come to one of the meetings and check it out for herself, and she’s agreed to let me go as long as I keep myself open. She’s going to have me meet with the main pastor at our church to discuss this type of thing, but she’s made it very clear that she’s not trying to “fix” me, but instead is trying to make sure I get exposure from someone (she sees as) credible. I’ve very recently made a friend with a Christian that I respect very much, and if she consents, I’d like to drag her along for both meetings. Thanks for your support, everybody!