Graffiti on the walls of facebook

Committing to be an artist on the virtual network connection Facebook has produced both Blessings & Curses all in the name of freedom of speech & Freewill of Choice. It has taken me a lifetime to recognize my own responsibilities to the direction & outcome of specific events or situations projecting success & failure.
I've began an individual Search for the True Meaning of SALVATION & It's Role in our society & am appalled by the neglegeance & rebellion I view from the so-called "church". I have observed a mirage of obscenities & sins disguised as self-help programs & rehabilitation.just seems ironic to me that the very things we claim to be "saved" from are the obstacles hindering many from total Surrender TO AN ALMIGHTY INFINITE GOD vs. a puny finite organization.
I've spiritually whored denominations & traditions to meet the COMMANDED PROMISES OF GOD and fall extremely short of any gratitification or acceptance.
I began a trek toward Serenity & SANCTIFICATION in August of 2005 & Accomplished this goal in January of 2009 when I incorporated True Prayer & Worship into my daily operations. I joined a phone Prayer line and It Freed Me from wordly & fleshly habitual gratification & Ushered PEACE & SERENITY into my immediate realm of realization. I observed that Prayer Does CHANGE things & REUNITES Us With GOD COMPLETELY.
An Evangelist left the Prayer line for Facebook & from February 2009 thru June 2009 she kept attempting to lure me off of the Prayer line to Facebook, I had no knowledge of Facebook except that it was rumored to be "growner than myspace".
The Evangelist told me "girl we Pray & have Bible study & Spiritual conversations & worship it's amazing". Signed on in June viewed the activities & immediately signed off until late September and even then thought it was like a bunch of emails coming in my mailbox. Unaware it was a virtual wall for people to leave graffiti on & the whole world is viewing. After months to figure the process & system afterwhich I was disappointed & ungratified. I coulnd't believe some of the contents people were posting, "sitting in the dark eating oatmeal thinking about my ex, wishing my man was not locked up so he could get wit this, god gave me this new truck, if you aint my friend dont read my stuff".
People were opening up their lives, mind & soul to reveal the depths of their stupidity. Ignorance is golden & teachable but stupid is null & void.
The Evangelist wound up in an altercation that lead to police & computer confiscation. Others were discussing fights & wars & deaths just desecrating the airwaves with nonsense & violence but expecting sympathy & Prayer when someone died as a result to the neglegeance or blatant disrespect FOR ALMIGHTY GOD.
My Spirit Grieves Daily from the dark extremely sinful nature of our existence & loss of morality & family virtues. Some of the actual postings hitting the airwaves of life & media's exploitations:
Doing 80 on the freeway baby catch me if u can...4 hours ago via Mobile Web ·Sound like you livin' the fast life cuz!, be safe.........i know you got skills.........but as they say its alwayz somebody else on the road...., Naw cuz, it's called late for work!, Wait .....driving and facebooking.....I'm calling Oprah;
Late driving at high speeds & texting, uhmm. Let's try another posting:
You have not because you ask not. I need a patent lawyer that will help me with a project I have. After this weekend at the Nor Cal 2010 prayer I know a blessing is ready to knock me over. I live in the Bay Area.
5 hours ago · Comment, My great uncle was a patent attorney but he lives in Ohio., Getting ready to knock you over?? lol 43 minutes ago; another one from another of GOD'S PEOPLE;
i thought i was going 2 sleep and facebook was calling me that is sad a plain m***f*** addiction· Comment, See thats what happened to me. I had to "detox" smh :), fa real! I need a break but i just cant, feel it to :D , Imma get off and go watch George Lopez now..Have an aweome night! P.S. I will beat this thing yet =P, sooner or later;.
To protect the character of nonsense I deleted the names of the posters but left the full conversation in tact as the next example of graffiti on facebook.
From a wall called "theory" on Facebook I was Gratified by The Stance of a woman named Rebecca & Her Patience & Wisdom with responding to an extremely testing act of "proof" Of GOD'S EXISTENCE & HIS WORD'S
Matthew Nicholls I have a few questions. Is it moral for me to forgive other people for sins inflicted on other people, accepting that the alledged sins were origionally not directed towards myself?Furthermore, Is it moral for me to impregnate a betrothed young lady without her knowledge (And presumingly her consent) using non-conventional methods of introducing the male DNA into her reproductive organs that involve no contact whatsoever between myself and her?Furthermore, would I be fair and just by applying such methods, in expecting the partner of that girl to care for the child, without providing material support?Would it be a moral act for me to agree to slaughter my son in sacrifice to an unverified entity, only at the last moment to be told to stop, citing voices in my head being the primary cause of the situation?Is it moral for me to incite fear in those of whom I love?See More
January 16 at 6:59am · Comment ·LikeUnlike · Report
Justin Felix
One might wonder where you are going with this...From reading between the lines, it seems to me that you might be questioning the morality of some of God's actions as described in the Bible. Please clarify whether or not this is your intent.
January 17 at 10:26pm · Report
Matthew Nicholls
That is precisely my intent. Although, please don't exclude the scrutiny of Jesus and Abraham from the set of questons. Please offer me your ideas.
January 18 at 4:19am · Report
Rebecca Mihail
1. God is God. You are not God. Ultimately, all sin is against God and His Laws. Sure, there are many people who should seek forgiveness for the wrong they've done against others...but sin is rebellion against God's holy standards. Seeking His forgiveness for that we do wrong against others is to seek His forgiveness for rebellion. 2. "without her knowledge (and presumably her consent)" - I suggest you read the account of Christ's conception in Luke chapter 1. Firstly, she DID know she was to conceive through the Holy Spirit, prior to the actual event - note verses 31, 34, 35 (the conception is to 'come', not already present); and secondly, we see her consent in verse 38 - "be it unto me according to thy word."3. Joseph was told that the child was indeed conceived through the Holy Spirit, and not adultery as he had suspected, so under Jewish Law, was not entitled to divorce Mary. Man also has free will, so Jospeh could have chosen to ignore what he had been told, but, being a righteous man, instead chose to take on the responsibility of care for Mary and her child. ... See More4. Faith is active. It is not mere 'head belief' as many claim or practise. Abraham's step of faith in almost sacrificing Isaac was one of dedication. God knew He would stop Abraham's hand before any such act were to be commited (for to do otherwise would be to contradict His prohibition against murder). It was a test of faith, not God commanding Abraham to kill his son...and Abraham was not immoral in his actions, because He understood the reality of God. God, to Abraham, was not an 'unverified entity' (as you and many modern minds like to dream). God had already proven Himself to the patriarch, verified His existence prior to this event. 5. The only ones who have reason to fear God are those who have not been covered in the Blood of the Cross, those living in sin. As Leonard Ravenhill so aptly remarked, there are only 2 types of people - "those dead in sin, and those dead to sin." A simple reading and comprehension of Scripture shows this distinction clearly - and to whom a fear of God belongs. Not to those who love and follow Him obediently. Fear belongs to those who reject Him and His standard of morality.
January 19 at 4:33am · Report
Matthew Nicholls
"God is God. You are not God. " Prove it.
January 19 at 4:39am · Report
Rebecca Mihail
I think you're under the burden of proof for this one...prove to me you are! Produce a miracle. Tell us what is is you'll do, and where to expect it, and the time...then we'll talk about your 'god-hood' ;-)
January 19 at 4:42am · Report
Matthew Nicholls
I'm so happy you understand where the burden of proof lies. What is more likely? a virgin birth, or someone told a lie?
January 19 at 4:47am · Report
Rebecca Mihail
Well, God proved Himself countless times, so I'd assume, on the basis of you claiming divinity, that you would be able to do likewise...For someone who refuses to accept a supernatural or spiritual existence, something that cannot be seen, the 'lie' would sound more convincing to human reason. But we are not talking about mere temporal reality here... See More - we are talking about Scripture that is dealing with spirit entering the temporal. Ultimate Reality. Not the 'reality' that we can see, smell, hear etc. It is an intersection of the two, where there can be no limit of what human reason sees as possible or impossible.
January 19 at 4:52am · Report
Matthew Nicholls
I like what your saying. So if I told you that I have already produced a miracle, you would need to see it to believe me.. am I right?Furthermore, I'd be careful with the word 'proof', it has yet to find a home in theology. If it had, there would be no purpose in discussing such topics. I beg to add, is it conceivable to you that a mere human could have thought up the laws of god?... See More
January 19 at 4:58am · Report
Matthew Nicholls
You have stated Man has free willl. If his actions are influenced by mortal fear, can this really be described as free will?
January 19 at 5:00am · Report
Rebecca Mihail
The evidences of God's divinity, as proven to multiple biblical figures, was not simply in past miracles, but in the continuing evidence of miracle...so I'm going to have to ask that you produce something new, something we can document as being specifically (1) a miracle belonging to you alone; and (2) something that is outside of the realm of mere human/physical possibility. I would require either (1) personal sight of said miracle (so if you could make the sun darken worldwide for a couple days, that'd be awesome, so we could all see); or (2) multiple eyewitness account - and not just some group of mates willing to agree to any old story - I'd need multiple witnesses from differing backgrounds, ages, sexes, locations, etc. I will continue to use the word 'proof' - for those of us who have experienced the Hand of God in their lives, we have proof. Obviously I do not expect you to accept or understand this, so I will at times attempt to replace the word with a synonym, but cannot reject its usage completely. It may have little place in the mere study of theology, but it most certainly plays a role in the life of an active faith within a Christian. Feel free to simply ignore my usage of the word. I, as a human, could have thought-up most of the Laws of God - do not steal, murder, commit adultery etc etc (although this is not taking into consideration the vast majority of Law to be found within the Torah)...I am assuming you are insinuating that Moses could have simply penned them himself? ... See MoreFree will - Yes it most certainly can. let me ask - Someone tells you that going up to a wild hippo and smacking it repeatedly is going to cause that hippo to charge you and either cause you a great amount of bodily harm, or kill you. What do you do? Do you exercise you choose to disregard the warning and smack the hippo? or do you choose to heed the warning and keep away? The cause of an action (or un-action0 does not impinge on the existence of Free Will. Likewise, many have heard the Gospel's message of salvation, and despite knowing and understanding the consequences as described by Scripture, have still chosen to disregard the warning. Free will exists and fear does not nullify that basic human component.
January 19 at 5:14am · Report
Matthew Nicholls
With the miracles statement you defeat your own beliefs. Please apply the same reasoning as you kindly bestowed upon me, to your own evidence for the presence of miracles. And, using a commonly expressed expression.., you shouldn't try to test 'god'. Remember, a miracle is defined as the suspension of the physical/natural laws of our universe. A magician's job is to try to convince the audience of their ability to suspend these laws. Although very convincing their tricks can be, and they do have the capacity to deceive, it is accept that it is a trick. I would no doubt hear the same from members of other faiths, who had the unfortune (as you would say) to be brought up in what you regard to be the wrong religion. I can't imagine living (let alone accepting) with the idea that children from other cultures will burn in hell for eternity. What are they here for then? To become future fuel for god's eternal fire.Perhaps, if you had been born in a muslim, or hindu community, you would have been taught the circular reasoning of those religions that are similar to your own. God wrote the bible. The bible says God exists. ... See MoreAs for the hippo, it exists in our reality. The warning carries reasoning based on a proven hypothesis, i.e ... hitting an observable hippo with a stick will carry consequences. However, if you asked me to not swipe at the air, for fear of harming an invisible spirit, then I would have to be concerned for your mental health. "I, as a human, could have thought-up most of the Laws of God - do not steal, murder, commit adultery etc etc" You also defeat yourself here. I'm not going to even bother, if you can't see it by now, you ain't going to. Just think of all those preachers who, over the years grew rich, by scaring the uneducated and the vunerable into conformity and serfdom. Furthermore, I guess you believe in an interventionalist god.. ..
January 19 at 6:29am · Report
Rebecca Mihail
No, it doesn't do damage to my own beliefs. Plenty of eyewitness accounts in the Bible, and this does not take into account the things I have seen/experienced myself. I am not testing God, I am testing YOU. Humanity is capable of trickery, but to hold God to the same limitations as Man is just plain silly. God, by definition, is an entity/force/being that exists and operates outside of our human limitations, like time and space. Nobody has ever been born that cannot accept the gift of His sacrifice. Everyone, despite the culture or religion into which they were born, have available to them the Blood of Christ. It is for this reason we are commanded to go out to the ends of the earth (missions both local and far off) and preach the Gospel. It is truly amazing how far the Gospel has reached, even to many of the farthest ends of the globe, so that none 'should' perish in the fires of His Judgment. It is not circular reasoning to believe that God exists only because the Bible says so. We have all been born with an innate knowledge of something greater (beyond) ourselves...and even the Greek philosophers (pre-Christianity) could see this. The greatest fighters of God's existence seem to be those who have the most to 'lose' from His existence - i.e. freedom of 'Self' and the admission of accountability. ... See MoreHippo - the logic is exactly the same...that analogy was used in order to demonstrate the fallacy of your logic on the subject of free will, not on whether you can see something or not. The Free Will analogy stands as far as the reason for which it was intended. The Laws of God being written by Man - no I did not defeat myself here, but quite intentionally left it wide-open for your response. The Laws as found within the entire Torah cannot have been completely written by Man. Firstly, it commands things to which humanity at the time would not have been aware of (for instance, the sanitary and dietary laws as pertaining to the particular climate and living conditions). They also command, above all things, the fidelity to One God (amongst the polytheism of all the surrounding cultures, monotheism was far from the flavour of the day). Also, what of the fact that many of these Laws were in complete contradiction to the things that Israel had adopted into their culture from surrounding pagan cultures? These Laws would have been in stark contrast to what they wanted...and would also have convicted many of them (Moses included, as a murderer) of great sin. The creation of all these Laws by Man is an idea that is not supported by logic. "Just think of all those preachers who, over the years grew rich, by scaring the uneducated and the vunerable into conformity and serfdom." >>> and this is not what Christianity is about. It is certainly true that there have been 'Christians' throughout history (and even today) who seek to suppress those under them for their own gain. This is not to be confused with true Christianity. Such actions are a complete bastardisation of what scripture says - to take a few passages out of context and ignore the majority of what the Bible has to say. I do believe there are times in which God does intervene in the affairs of Man.
January 19 at 7:05am · Report
Matthew Nicholls
Poor Hippo.. probably wishes to be left out of the debate. If god exists outside of our limitations, the unverified entity cannot be confirmed by our 'limited' minds. Religion basterdises itself, needs no help from me. It justifies so many wrongs it's frightening.Any action you do will be for the personal benefit of fitting into the heaven that your mind has created. "Nobody has ever been born that cannot accept the gift of His sacrifice." Are you serious?... See MoreWith regard to two particular mono-theistic religions, the mutilation of the children's genitials is no joke. I'm not quite certain this is what you were refering to when you spoke of sanitary laws. mu·ti·late (mytl-t)tr.v. mu·ti·lat·ed, mu·ti·lat·ing, mu·ti·lates1. To deprive of a limb or an essential part; cripple.2. To disfigure by damaging irreparably: mutilate a statue. 3. To make imperfect by excising or altering parts."Firstly, it commands things to which humanity at the time would not have been aware of " You speak of unknowns. There is no evidence to suggest eating pork is detrimental to health. It's amusing that you feel able to define god in your own terms..
January 19 at 7:22am · Report
Rebecca Mihail
Look, when it comes down to it, like I have already stated, you and I both have free will to choose. I have chosen what I know to exist. You have chosen the path of limited reason and observable evidence. That is your prerogative. You have provided no new 'evidence' for the non-existence of God, or for the immorality of Biblical Faith. At some point one must shake off the dust from their feet and leave a person be in the state they desire to be in. Good luck, Matthew.
January 19 at 5:36pm · Report
Matthew Nicholls
The voice of reason is quiet but persistent. I think my comments have been ignored rather than challenged. You are incapable of debating any reason whatsoever, because fundamental to your rationalle was an assumption of existence of something in your own terms. This is not equal to the assumption of non-existence. The fact that you challenged me to perform miracles under scientific conditions (which for you,was a trap laid out infront of your very eyes, but you fell into it anyway), but you take unverified accounts of miracles from third parties written a long time after the presumed event as evidence really did destroy your stance. You presume to know the mindset of your god, who he will condemn to Hell, and who he will won't. You disbelieve in all other religions on this fine earth, I just go one further. #However. .this subject aside.. ... See MoreI sincerely wish you very well and thank you for your comments. Good luck and god bless (if there is one ;P)
January 19 at 6:28pm · Report
Shane Blume
Belief in only the things you can prove is called science.
January 21 at 8:48pm · Report
Matthew Nicholls
Belief in only the things you can't prove is a waste of the human effort. The scientific community accepts gladly the great unknowns in the universe we are intimately part of. The very fact that science can determine that the molecules that constitute our bodies originate from the center of stars, fills me with excitment. There is more beauty in ... See Morethis reality than I could ever dare to imagine. Part of the religious conviction is to wish for the universe to change in your favour, against others.We will, eventually go back to the stars. And perhaps one day, what was once I will be back there in some way or another, waiting to become future lifeforms by will of natural processes. The true comfort of our lives is continually provided by science. Just imagine how many times science has quietly saved your lives. Religion attack the enlightenment remember!
January 21 at 11:31pm · Report
Bobby Harvey
you are a little out in left field matthew. and for sure in the wrong room. try looking up shirley mcclaine
Fri at 11:56am · Report
Bobby Harvey
"God is God and you are not God, prove it?" walk on water matthew. give sight to the blind matthew. take on a demon and win matthew. id didnt think you could. so that one is settled. he cant count on reason, hes lost all ability to use it
Fri at 12:02pm · Report
Matthew Nicholls
All of your examples of suspensions of the natural order are unverified. Can't you see.. I welcome scientific testing to prove or disprove a claim! It is clear that I am unable to suspend the natural order in my favour. Since you rely so much on miracles to 'verify' scripture yet you spend no energy determining whether the actual written accounts ... See Morein the New/Old testament are accurate, and so rely on blind faith, it is deductible that your logic just doesn't cut the mustard and you have nothing to offer. Try looking up Christopher Hitchens, David Hume. These guys will do their best to repair the psuedo-intellectual damage that reading out of date desert texts have done.Furthermore if I could walk on water, give sight to the blind, that still would be no evidence to suggest the teachings of mine were true.It is dangerous for humanity for people to live with the false idea that most of their fellow primates will burn in hell for eternity. You cannot make a moral choice better than I.
Fri at 4:03pm · Report
Ashley Brewer
I think you're mistaken about the purpose of this group. If you're planning on attacking Christianity, join an apologetic forum. If you want to know about the Bible, go in the discussion forum and create a topic but if you're going to base your arguments through raw emotion and attacks on our faith, you're not serving any kind of purpose here.
Fri at 5:15pm · Report
Matthew Nicholls
Your observances are misleading if you believe my words are based on raw emotion. Furthermore, do I force you to respond? I do however enjoy debate, and do enjoy finding people with a view I believe to be debatable. Debating the validity of an assumption is not attacking, unless you view the incapacity to win against reason to be a failure ... See Moreresulting from an 'attack'. However, do not assume I reserve my questions for just christianity, and do presume I have to respect your beliefs either, I can do what I like thank you. If your unable to cope with a theocratic discussion, you serve no purpose here either. "A place to study the bible and talk about or clarify certain issues within the bible, If you have any questions concerning the bible feel free to ask, if we dont know we can easily research the issue and come to the best conclusion we can"
Fri at 11:02pm · Report
Ashley Brewer
"Although, please don't exclude the scrutiny of Jesus and Abraham from the set of questons."It was all quite sarcastic which tells me plenty regarding raw emotion. You are free to ask questions legitimately without being arrogant about it. That's all I'm saying. If you're not going to ask reasonable questions with a reasonable attitude, go to an apologetic forum.
Fri at 11:05pm · Report
Matthew Nicholls
That wasn't sarcasm. It was a polite request. Furthermore, you do not have authority over the nature of my questions. You seek to surpass your station in this exchange, you need be concerned by only the factuallities of your answers. I am neither emotive to nor surprised by your misappropriations. Just because you don't enjoy the questions does not mean they're arrogant.
Yesterday at 12:26am · Report
Ashley Brewer
Oh I enjoy them ;) Have no doubt dear. Thanks for your participation on this page though.
Yesterday at 11:50am · Report
Matthew Nicholls
your welcome :)
Yesterday at 4:13pm · Report
I Appreciate that Rebecca held GOD'S OWN & Presented The World a View Of KINDNESS & PATIENCE Accompanied by GOD'S WORD & WISDOM. This should be the basic training model to accompany Bible conversations for dummies. Interesting concept Bible Teaching for dummies. I can appreciate the freedom of deliverance & theory for the sake of the world evolving its present toward future and the finale of life as we view it with finite abilities.
However wars & rumors of wars are the activities of the world we live in as The Apostle Paul instructed us " Be not conformed " to the world.
Believers should Not be defensive toward one another but Loving & Patient With Understanding. We've received direction to "get an Understanding In all".
How is it that none of us seem to Visualize One SHEPHERD & ONE FOLD(John 10:16)? The "other Sheep" are those not yet willing to Repent and Let GOD or Have yet to Experience THE LOVE OF GOD(those without THE GOSPEL). JESUS SAID "them also I MUST BRING AND WE SHALL BE ONE FOLD". How do they become a part of the flock if they are seen as defiled & sinful? Haven't We been told "All have sinned" then who can claim to be without it except JESUS CHRIST? Even HE FELT THE SEPARATION FROM ALMIGHTY GOD once the sins of us were LAID UPON HIM TO BEAR ON THE CROSS(Matthew 27:45-56).
With the doors closed and guarded by religious security proclaimed "ushers", the sheep are screened then seated according to "haves & have nots". Participation is governed by a scripted program prearranged & proclaimed "spirit-lead" followed almost precisely as written.
If The SPIRIT DOES DECIDE TO MOVE UPON AN Individual they are immediately tacked & dragged off to a place out of the way of the congregation. Who told them they should do it like that?
Many have become ostracized criticized & abandoned to the point of self esteem relenting to public projection & reputations or degrees of ideology & cetificates. Once reduced to guilt shame & fear of rejection Saints of GOD become aints of society. Robbed of THE FREEDOM AWARDED CHRIST FOR HIS SUFFERING IN Their Places they roam the streets as sheep led to slaughter because the adversary of CHRIST walks to and fro seeking whom he can devour(1. Peter 5:8).
He loves nothing more than to meet up with a lost soul to deceive them unto death devoid of THE LIFE GIVEN THEM FROM THE CREATOR OF HEAVEN & EARTH(John 10:10).
There are self-proclaimed messengers of god telling people that have experienced the passing of a loved one, "GOD LOVED THEM & TOOK THEM HOME" liars It is APPOINTED for mankind to die due to Adam & Eve's Rebellion against GOD in The Garden of Eden. Death was PUNISHMENT for disObedience(Genesis 2:8-17). When people say the Bible contradicts itself that is the error of those professing to KNOW GOD & TRUST HIS JUDGMENT denying THE STRENGTH OF THE WORD & feeling a need to interpret it to appease the listener.
GOD USES ORDINARY PEOPLE that will give their all no matter how small their all might seem to be little things becomes much placed IN THE MASTERS HAND-James Cleveland sang Ordinary People. Society and organizations develope status & quo. WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE & ALL ARE CREATED EQUAL. If We would believe HIS WORD & Apply It as Instructional we would not fall for the lies of GOD'S adversary, satan, belial, belzebub, the devil he has many titles just as GOD=ALMIGHTY CREATOR FATHER or JESUS=THE CHRIST SAVIOR MESSIAH or THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD=THE HOLY GHOST HOLY SPIRIT AND FIRE. Those are just a few there are multiple titles because Everyone seeks a specific deliverance or healing. One say tomaytoe & one says tomahtoe.
What's my grievance? MisRepresenting GOD to fill the space of organized religious sects that only exalt materialism & earthly rewards as opposed to HEAVENLY PROMISES & ETERNAL LIFE.
Further fulfilling the lies of the enemy of GOD & destroying THE PEOPLE OF GOD with lies, death and fantasies.