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packman

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10. A good laff about that sin thingie

Fri Jan 10, 2020, 11:14 AM

Jan 2020

I worked with a guy who was a so-called born again Christian. He was also a shop-lifter who was addicted to that criminal behavior. He'd actually would brag about various things he shop-lifted - food items, tools, clothing, etc. He would also crow about swindling other people, not repaying debts, and having an affair with his friend's wife.

One day, I had enough of his hypocrisy - praising God and Jesus and behavior - and told him if he considered what he did as a sin. "No", he replied, "Jesus died for us and all I have to do is say 'Jesus forgive me' and I'm good to go."

Shook my head and walked away. BTW, after I transferred to another place, I heard he was caught in bed with a very young high school student, lost his job, and was thrown in jail.

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What does "Jesus died for our sins" mean? [View all] DetlefK Jan 2020 OP

I truly don't think you should worry about it. dchill Jan 2020 #1

As long as you believe in Jesus as your savior ArcticFox Jan 2020 #2

It means that Jesus greymattermom Jan 2020 #3

I think that's the whole point ArcticFox Jan 2020 #15

As I understand it, it's a carryover from pagan traditions. "Lamb of God, you take away the world mahina Jan 2020 #4

Well there is no hell. Pope said so as well LakeArenal Jan 2020 #5

That's a very good question. MineralMan Jan 2020 #6

Jesus took a nap for three days for your sins. Cartoonist Jan 2020 #7

You take a nap every day? guillaumeb Jan 2020 #14

I'm old Cartoonist Jan 2020 #16

I find that if I take a nap I have trouble sleeping later. guillaumeb Jan 2020 #17

These posts are all different from my take on it. CaptYossarian Jan 2020 #8

Just think of baby Jesus crying when you masturbate Major Nikon Jan 2020 #18

Oy! Please no active imaginations need to play! LOL! n/t JustFiveMoreMinutes Jan 2020 #19

How I understand the concept (after much struggle to grasp it) Lulu KC Jan 2020 #9

A good laff about that sin thingie packman Jan 2020 #10

Yeah--it's so easy to leave out that "repent" part! n/t Lulu KC Jan 2020 #11

If you don't sin, Jesus died for nothing Major Nikon Jan 2020 #13

It means whatever you want it to mean Major Nikon Jan 2020 #12

To paraphrase an old saying "Love them all, and let God sort them out" JustFiveMoreMinutes Jan 2020 #20