Any Christian Mermaid/ Mermen out there?

[angelstarfish]

I'm a Christian (Nondominant christian). I was wondering if there are any other Christian merfolks out there? If not a Christian, then what is your religion?

[Mermaid Varshana]

I grew up in a fundie Christian household. Now, I'm a pantheistic secular humanist :) Sometimes I practice pagan magick, but I see that more as ritualized Law of Attraction that functions on the level of quantum physics.

[MerAnthony]

I was christened catholic when I was a baby, but as I grew older I followed the baptist faith. But now that I am older I really don't follow anything. Sence my grandmother pasted away I haven't gone to church at all. To many memories of her when I go, so I don't go.

[Ariadne]

Southern Baptist here! And while we are sharing...I love eating seafood. A lot. :)

[LittleTreasure]

I'm Roman Catholic...I'm a pretty guilty Catholic though, having not been to Mass in weeks... O.o There are some things within the Catholic/Christian dogma that don't seem right (for example, LGBT issues - though overall, [good] Catholics are open minded and tolerant of anybody they come across) BUT I don't feel that just because it isn't perfect, that I should leave. No denomination is going to be perfect.

[Mermaid Varshana]

It's cool - if we all believed the same thing, humanity would be so boring!

[MermaidBonnie]

Im the daughter of a retired Southern Baptist minister and my in laws are missionaries. Ive ventured down many paths that have led me back to Christ. I have an amazing story of how He protected me from large sharks while mermaiding in the Bahamas I should share. The story is kinda long but if you want to know just ask :)

[Aziara]

I'm Christian, non-denominational--I think. I've never been really sure what my denomination is, lol. I do however believe in some things that many Christians find odd-- such energy healing, Chakras, kharma (technically, kharma is a Christian principle too--'reap what you sow') and some other things that many people see as 'eastern' beliefs. My mother-in-law believes reflexology to be occultic, so I just don't talk about such things with most folks in my church.

[Joy&RaptorsUnrestrained!]

I'm Roman Catholic, and go to church every week, etc. I am not burdened by guilt, possibly because my parish priest was shockingly supportive when I was coming out of the closet, and said that the church's only real objection to homosexuality is that it doesn't make new baby Catholics, though I have since encountered less rational and less imaginative priests who attempt to refute that. I choose to ignore them. I also grew up in a region with a strong Quaker influence, and so have a more accepting perspective than some people. Also, I have an interest in world mythologies, and figure that if God can be three people (father, son, holy spirit) then there's nothing stopping Him from being thousands of others to different cultures. I find most forms of neopaganism that I've encountered to lack something, though I am considering coming up with my own personal form in addition to my Catholic beliefs.

[angelstarfish]

MermaidBonnie~ I don't mind hearing your story of faith!!!

When I was born, I had a heart that was too big for my body- the doctors told my parents that I would die. Up until I was 12, I had painful seizures. When I was 11, I obtained a deadly brain infection. The doctors once more told my parents that I would die. And I also have horrible allergies. God does work in mysterious way, doesn't he?

[SeaSister]

I identify as a Protestant Christian. :)
It's very cool to know that there are many other Christians on here! For a while I was thinking that I was one of very few, since when I first joined, most people I've seen on the forums claim to be pagan or atheist. Now I'm starting to see that there's quite a variety of religious beliefs on here, which is a good thing... so long, of course, as everyone is respectful of each other. ;)

[Mermaid Varshana]

Also, I have an interest in world mythologies, and figure that if God can be three people (father, son, holy spirit) then there's nothing stopping Him from being thousands of others to different cultures. I find most forms of neopaganism that I've encountered to lack something, though I am considering coming up with my own personal form in addition to my Catholic beliefs.

You have an interesting point. Faith is different things to different people. I personally tend to absorb and assimilate the things that square with my experience of reality from other belief systems when I encounter them. When I hit my late teens, I had a giant inner crisis that resulted in the dogma of the faith I was raised in to feel completely hollow to me. There was little in it that resounded as truth to me anymore. I don't feel that my experience negates the very real and positive experiences that many Christians have within their faith. Neopaganism feels a little goofy to me, but again, I have several friends who were very damaged by their fundamentalist upbringing who used neopaganism on their successful path to healing. Some of them are still neopagan, some are atheist now, and others are something else entirely. I just became something else. It all depends on what or who and how the Supreme Being manifests it/him/herself to you :)

[Mermaid Syrena]

It's cool to hear everyone's stories. :)
I'm an Anglican Christian. I was brought up in a religious family- I was a miracle baby, and was supposed to have been born deformed or severely handicapped, so the doctor actually asked my parents to abort me. But they prayed and prayed, and decided to go ahead with the birth-- and here I am! As my Dad and Mum like to say-- "Ten fingers and ten toes!".

Only now I think they'll have to start saying "Ten fingers and a perfectly formed tail!", lol.

[SeaGlass Siren]

When I was younger I was Buddhist. Lived atheist. Was Christian for some time... But now I don't believe in religion.

I believe in god, and in science, and thanking for food at the table... But I don't believe in rules telling people how to live.

[Azurin Luna]

I've been to christian schools, but that is as far as my religion goes actually. I'm not an atheist, but I do not believe in religions that makes it 'right' to fight a different religion. I believe in worldly spirits that guide us and protect us.

[Mermaid Lorelei]

I am a non-denominational Christian. I am incredibly interested in fantasy and mythology, though it doesn't influence my faith.

[New York Mermaid]

I grew up in a Pentecostal christian household and was married in a Pentecostal church, my husband was a born and raised catholic. I am the type of person that though I practice, I am accepting and loving to all, i believe to open my heart and not judge others on their looks, beliefs, sexual preferences etc and help others when I can.

I love mythology and cryptozoology among other things because i believe there is so much more out there that just what we see.

[Mermaid Dottie]

Yuppers!
Color me Christian! ;)
I Believe in Christ with my whole heart. As far as established churches go, I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints(mormons).
I know that I'm meant to be a mermaid because my Heavenly Father set me on this path to help people.
Christ Lives!
With LGBT issues, I have some different feelings than the leaders of my religion, due to having very separate, very spiritual experiences involving my brother and conversations about him prior to his death last year. I am a member of the facebook group Mormons for Equality, because I seem to fit with them the best in this sense.

My husband and I were sealed for time and all eternity in the Oquirrh Mountain LDS temple 2 years ago. He served his mission in Fukuoka, Japan.

Aside from that, My Mom taught me growing up to "roll it in a ball", as she puts it. I believe that there is truth everywhere, and that as long as you actively seek it, and live by your personal truths, everything will work out in the end.

[Echidna]

It's cool - if we all believed the same thing, humanity would be so boring!

Boring might be preferable to people smashing each other's heads in because of minor faith differences though.
I'd take a boring, peaceful country over one filled with crusaders and missionaries at any time.:p

[AniaR]

I grew up super catholic. I'm not sure what I am, I consider myself part of the Christian Left. an Online movement of people who believe in God but disagree with many current church teachings. The Christian Left support gay marriage, women's rights, and other things, and put our main focus on giving people they need (e.g. if we are pro life then we have to support unwed mothers, make liveable wages, health coverage etc). It's a really amazing movement. For a very long time I felt lost, because I really disagree with things happening in the Catholic church but I do feel a sense of God. You can check them out on FB https://www.facebook.com/TheChristianLeft?ref=ts&fref=ts you may not agree with everything but the idea of TCL is you don't have to, so long as you believe in loving others and helping!

[ShyMer]

I'm also a follower of Christ. My walk isn't where it should be, I've been low for quite a while now, but God is good.

The lgbt issue is difficult to deal with... it's hard to understand what the actual will of God is as opposed to people's opinions. Regardless of whether homosexuality is okay with God or not, we should do our best to love others as he does and strive to be more like him.

I don't have a church right now. I used to go to my parent's church but I don't think I like many of the choices they make or the direction they're going. I haven't really looked for a new one either... I hope to find one that I fit with well soon. I miss it:(

[Alveric]

Eastern Orthodox Christian

[Mermaid Varshana]

Boring might be preferable to people smashing each other's heads in because of minor faith differences though.
I'd take a boring, peaceful country over one filled with crusaders and missionaries at any time.:p
Ah, but that's due to the human flaw of needing to be right and in control, not religion. Religion is just a tool that is exploited by those hungry for power, the control freaks. The lack of that need is governed by a state of mind, not a belief system. Purge religion and we will still be killing each other over the need to control others. My friends, family and I are all different beliefs, and only the folks who think they're right and everyone should be like them have issues with the control-and-dominate thing. It's definitely not a religious thing. even an atheist friend does it. the rest of us love learning from each other.

[SeaSister]

Very well-put, Varshana! I agree. :)

[Mermaid Linda Stephanie]

I grew up Catholic, went to Catholic schools then went through Baptist, Lutheran and Non-denomiational schools up through college (coached at Seventh Day Adventist school). Somewhere along the road, I established myself as a non-demoninational Christian. I live my life based off of Biblical teachings (to the best of my abilities). I don't judge or point fingers at others who practice differently as we are all equal and free to make our own choices. :)

[sashiyoop]

I'm a non-denominational Christian, and I grew up in a non-denominational household. Everyone in my fellowship is really close and friendly, and I really enjoy going to fellowship or a class.

[Thalassa]

I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, like Dottie. As a matter of fact, that's how we met!

I'm often told I'm not Christian because LDS believe that Christ, the Father and the Holy Spirit are one godhead but separate entities, but I know that Christ atoned for my sins and allows me access to His grace and mercy to achieve things I never could alone.

As for religious disagreements, there will always be those as long as we are human. Some people always think they know better than others, there are always people who get offended where no offense is meant. It's human nature. And since we all have different experiences and beliefs there will always exist the opportunity for tension. For example, I believe that homosexuality is a trial given to some, but still a sin. I believe that gender is given by God and that he doesn't make mistakes with it. Because of this, there is plenty of opportunity for Dottie and I to get into scraps even though we're of the same denomination! (And no, I don't want to debate my beliefs, they're not changing.)

Luckily, we're both of the "I think you're wrong, but you're free to make your own choices" type. And we're good enough friends that we don't want to spoil it by haranguing the life out of a topic neither of us will change their opinion about. I think the world would be a much more peaceful place if more people of all denominations had this attitude.

[Elle]

I was raised as a Roman Catholic. Went to Catholic schools and all the rest of it. Once I finished high school, my life was completely devoid of religion. I was atheist for a very long time. Mid last year, I decided to go with Pastafarianism.

[Mermaid Jessica]

I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints like Thalassa and Dottie, too. Though I've been inactive for the last few years and not always living like I should, I still believe in God, Jesus, and the Holy Ghost. I always considered myself a Christian but I'm constantly told Mormons aren't Christians. I'm not very religious though. My personal beliefs are a lot more liberal than what my religion teaches and I feel like some of the people can be very judgemental. I honestly don't like religion. So many people use religion as a social status and to justify their mistreatment of other people. Like in the U.S., you say you're Christian and everyone thinks you're normal. But if you say you're Muslim or Atheist or something else, people can get really nasty towards you. It would be nice if religion wasn't used as social status and we could all love one another.

[MermanZen]

I am Catholic but Im really cool about it, like I don't judge others for what my religion might think is wrong. like same sex marriage im fine with that I mean im straight but let people decide how to live their life and stop all this hating on them, I mean (and not to offend any one who don't believe in God or anything but) if the church teaches that God loves everyone even if they don't believe in him then all this hate at same sex relationships our own outlook on the life style.

[Mermaid Michelle]

I hate religion God wants us to build a relationship with Him. I try to follow the Bible 100%

[Mermaid Mhara]

I hate religion God wants us to build a relationship with Him. I try to follow the Bible 100%

I'm sorry but that's near to impossible in this day and age. i respect your beliefs, but I'm just curious about your statement. Plus I am very confused by it...you hate religion, yet you follow the Bible 100%?? I am so confused...

Do you eat Shellfish? The Bible forbids eating them in Leviticus 11:10. on top of that Leviticus 11:28-29 forbids basically eating snails and such...so if you've ever tried snails as the French eat, that's breaking the Biblical rules. The Bible also basically forbids being overweight...I don't know what you look like so I'll just leave that as a statement.
If you want to follow Biblical laws, make sure you don't wear ripped clothes...even if they're jeans specifically fashioned to look stylishly 'ripped'. On top of that you can only wear a single fabric in an outfit. Also...no haircuts! Or shaving, no piercings and no Tattoos.

If you have a garden, you are only allowed to plant one kind of seed...no mixed gardens. The Bible also forbids wine in church...which makes the 'blood of christ' red wine really confusing for me...
Oh and if you have a puppy ENSURE it is not mixed breed at all. Completely pure only. Because mixing animals is sinful.

If you really follow all these, and everything else...then I congratulate you and wish you luck with the rest of your life :) But if not, I find your comment even more confusing sorry :/


Now, while I'm here I may as well talk about my beliefs too :)

I grew up in a very Christian place - We prayed in primary school, and had Bible stories each morning. I always found Bible stories incredibly interesting, but from a very young age I had a problem with the idea of God-and his 'rules' of how to live your life.
My Grandmother was always interesting to me, and she was always known as a 'Witch'. After she died and I grew older, I thought that was just a joke or something to make me feel 'WOW MAGIC' about. I didn't really think about that, nor religion up until my early teens. I started reading about Paganism and magic, and it gave me a ...urm, the only way I can explain it is a...'Whoosh' feeling. That wonderful feeling you get when something just rings so much truth with you.

I later found out my Grandmother followed a Pagan belief, and was quite the village Witch :) helping people with Herbal remedies and such as often as she could. So you could say my beliefs were slightly hereditary :)

I now practice Witchcraft, and what's great about Witchcraft is it isn't a religion. It's a practice, which means you can believe whatever you like and in the 'Witch' social groups I'm a part of you're never judged as everyone's beliefs are completely different and respected. I don't believe in anything because I'm told it's what to believe I believe in things if they feel right to me.

I have a deep respect for Christianity and the church. I don't agree with 90% of the religion, but with what I am I know that no ONE religion can be 'the one true religion' I believe everyone has their own beliefs, their own path.

However, I highly disregard most of the Bible as being anything but a tool to manipulate people and a way to control the masses. I believe when Religion was flourishing, the Rich and high in status decided to use it and abuse it in any way possible. Which is why the Bible is filled with such nonsense as I have said above^ and hateful things against Homosexuals, Women and those of different faith.

However, a loving, caring, peaceful belief in a God and Heaven makes me feel bliss and full of respect and understanding :)

[MerMatt]

I hate religion God wants us to build a relationship with Him. I try to follow the Bible 100%


I'm sorry but that's near to impossible in this day and age. i respect your beliefs, but I'm just curious about your statement. Plus I am very confused by it...you hate religion, yet you follow the Bible 100%?? I am so confused...

Do you eat Shellfish? The Bible forbids eating them in Leviticus 11:10. on top of that Leviticus 11:28-29 forbids basically eating snails and such...so if you've ever tried snails as the French eat, that's breaking the Biblical rules. The Bible also basically forbids being overweight...I don't know what you look like so I'll just leave that as a statement.
If you want to follow Biblical laws, make sure you don't wear ripped clothes...even if they're jeans specifically fashioned to look stylishly 'ripped'. On top of that you can only wear a single fabric in an outfit. Also...no haircuts! Or shaving, no piercings and no Tattoos.

If you have a garden, you are only allowed to plant one kind of seed...no mixed gardens. The Bible also forbids wine in church...which makes the 'blood of christ' red wine really confusing for me...
Oh and if you have a puppy ENSURE it is not mixed breed at all. Completely pure only. Because mixing animals is sinful.

If you really follow all these, and everything else...then I congratulate you and wish you luck with the rest of your life :) But if not, I find your comment even more confusing sorry :/


Now, while I'm here I may as well talk about my beliefs too :)

I grew up in a very Christian place - We prayed in primary school, and had Bible stories each morning. I always found Bible stories incredibly interesting, but from a very young age I had a problem with the idea of God-and his 'rules' of how to live your life.
My Grandmother was always interesting to me, and she was always known as a 'Witch'. After she died and I grew older, I thought that was just a joke or something to make me feel 'WOW MAGIC' about. I didn't really think about that, nor religion up until my early teens. I started reading about Paganism and magic, and it gave me a ...urm, the only way I can explain it is a...'Whoosh' feeling. That wonderful feeling you get when something just rings so much truth with you.

I later found out my Grandmother followed a Pagan belief, and was quite the village Witch :) helping people with Herbal remedies and such as often as she could. So you could say my beliefs were slightly hereditary :)

I now practice Witchcraft, and what's great about Witchcraft is it isn't a religion. It's a practice, which means you can believe whatever you like and in the 'Witch' social groups I'm a part of you're never judged as everyone's beliefs are completely different and respected. I don't believe in anything because I'm told it's what to believe I believe in things if they feel right to me.

I have a deep respect for Christianity and the church. I don't agree with 90% of the religion, but with what I am I know that no ONE religion can be 'the one true religion' I believe everyone has their own beliefs, their own path.

However, I highly disregard most of the Bible as being anything but a tool to manipulate people and a way to control the masses. I believe when Religion was flourishing, the Rich and high in status decided to use it and abuse it in any way possible. Which is why the Bible is filled with such nonsense as I have said above^ and hateful things against Homosexuals, Women and those of different faith.

However, a loving, caring, peaceful belief in a God and Heaven makes me feel bliss and full of respect and understanding :)

So I am going to pipe up on this what can be a very touchy subject. I am a Christian and what Mermaid Michelle said is not impossible in this time we live in despite what people can think. If we want to start breaking down the difference between religion and relationship we can. I am not trying to argue here just saying.

[AniaR]

Following the bible 100% is religion... That's like the epitome of religion.

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[Kae]

Perhaps she means "organized religion" which is basically what others have already said.

Conservative Christian here!

[Starfrit]

I generally stay out of religious-based discussions (I was baptized and raised Roman Catholic, went through confirmation and all that, but due to some pretty intense personal reasons I now prefer to stay way away from anything relating to the church though I consider myself more agnostic than all-out athiest), but this statement in particular baffled me.


I hate religion God wants us to build a relationship with Him. I try to follow the Bible 100%

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So you hate religion but you're religious...?


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Perhaps she means "organized religion" which is basically what others have already said.

Oohhh, that would make more sense, I think? Still confused by it in general, but that's at least not quite so... contradictory.

[Mermaid Mhara]

So I am going to pipe up on this what can be a very touchy subject. I am a Christian and what Mermaid Michelle said is not impossible in this time we live in despite what people can think. If we want to start breaking down the difference between religion and relationship we can. I am not trying to argue here just saying.

It kinda is impossible...because along with everything I siad, I conveniently (and deliberately) didn't bring up very gruesome rules in the Bible...such as that slavery is fine, that you can sell women for goats, that you must cut a women's hand off if she intervene's in a fight, and that you must stone people to death as punishments for breaking the rules placed by God.

So...yeah. I suppose it is possible, if you want a ticket to jail or be labelled a misogynist for the rest of your life :)

I also believe if everyone on this Earth followed in the footsteps of Jesus, it would be a much better place. Jesus never said EVERYONE must be a certain religion and that EVERYONE must believe in God. He never said a single thing about Homosexuality being a sin, nor did he ever condone the violence we hear about in earlier passages of the Bible. His message was a message of love and acceptance and that is one I will always understand.

[Mermaid Linda Stephanie]

I can kind of understand what Mermaid Michelle is saying. You can do anything religiously, including following the Bible 100%. You can watch a show religiously or go to the gym religiously. I wouldn't say following the Bible is the definition of religion, but more of a tool to use in following your beliefs as Christians, Catholics, etc. which are religions. And these days there are hundreds upon hundreds of religions that have their own practices and beliefs, which can get really confusing. So, yah, you can hate that aspect of religion, and yet follow the Bible.

[AniaR]

Organized vs what? Unorganized?? What does that even mean???

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[Aziara]

I believe what was trying to be said about 'not religious, but follow the Bible' is simply that christianity shouldn't be about ritual or doing certain things, but a relationship.

[Mermaid Isabel(:]

But she said she follows the bible 100% that's doing certain things ....

[Kishiko]

I would like to quote a few passages from an article I have read before on the subject of, "Why do Christians not follow some Old Testament teachings?"

"The reason we don't is that the Old Covenantal system, that involved such harsh punishments, has been done away with. We are under a new covenant. Jesus said in Luke 22:20, "This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood."

This new covenant was prophecied in the Old Testament in Jer. 31:31, “Behold, days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah." It is referenced in 1 Cor. 11:25, 2 Cor. 3:6, Heb. 8:8, 9:15; and 12:24.

Second, the Old Testament times were very difficult, and there were many nations that warred against Israel. Also, the devil and his demonic horde were constantly working to destroy Israel in order to invalidate the prophecies of the coming Messiah--to therefore prevent the Messiah from being born and delivering his people. Therefore, God instituted laws, as difficult as they were, that were consistent with the culture of the times, that ensured the survival of the Jewish nation, that helped to maintain social structure, and also reflected the harshness of the law."

so that's an answer to the first part of your debate. But then you might say, "Well then why are you so harsh on otter sins?" Good question.
Here's one reference from 1 Corinthians 6:9-11


"Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God."


This doesn't mean we are supposed to judge eachother. However, we should also not give approval for these sins

James 4:12 Says...


"There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?"



In Revelation, it speaks of the fate of those who do not follow God, and have committed and not repented for these New Covenant sins

Revelation 21:8 ESV


"But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death."

I hope this helps a little bit!

[PearlieMae]

Eskimo: 'If I did not know about God and sin, would I go to hell?'

Priest: 'No, not if you did not know.'


Eskimo: 'Then why did you tell me?'

[Echidna]

lol Pearlie xD

regarding the organization-thing:
I guess it's the same approach the Gnostics used to have.
They were the first Christian sect who held that no-one needed a priesthood or a (heavily funded) organisation to converse with God.

They were very popular due to their "tolerance" regarding older religions and cults, and of course they were declared heretics by the current Roman-Catholic Church and (nearly) all their writings were burned because, well I guess you can guess that for yourself.

That aside, the bible is just a collection of older, pagan tales from Babylonia and Sumer, as well as a lot of Egyptian myth, and astrological symbols throughout the so-called New Testament.

Everyone who ever bothered to read a few sources knows Christianity is a parody on the very ancient suncult, and every sun god out there (Helios, Mithra, Ra, Horus, Marduk...the list is longer than my arm, and most of them precede Christianity by millenia) has exactly the same "life story" as Jesus (aka born by a virgin, had 12 disciples/brothers, bore titles like "Light of the World" "the lamb" etc, was crucified, 3 days dead, then resurrected and ascended to heaven.)
You don't need to know much about astronomy or pagan cults to see what's up, nor do you need to be able to read cuneiform or Ancient Egyptian, though it certainly helps.

As it is, I salute everyone who instead worships his noodly eminence with the many appendages.

[Kishiko]

lol Pearlie xD

regarding the organization-thing:
I guess it's the same approach the Gnostics used to have.
They were the first Christian sect who held that no-one needed a priesthood or a (heavily funded) organisation to converse with God.

They were very popular due to their "tolerance" regarding older religions and cults, and of course they were declared heretics by the current Roman-Catholic Church and (nearly) all their writings were burned because, well I guess you can guess that for yourself.

That aside, the bible is just a collection of older, pagan tales from Babylonia and Sumer, as well as a lot of Egyptian myth, and astrological symbols throughout the so-called New Testament.

Everyone who ever bothered to read a few sources knows Christianity is a parody on the very ancient suncult, and every sun god out there (Helios, Mithra, Ra, Horus, Marduk...the list is longer than my arm, and most of them precede Christianity by millenia) has exactly the same "life story" as Jesus (aka born by a virgin, had 12 disciples/brothers, bore titles like "Light of the World" "the lamb" etc, was crucified, 3 days dead, then resurrected and ascended to heaven.)
You don't need to know much about astronomy or pagan cults to see what's up, nor do you need to be able to read cuneiform or Ancient Egyptian, though it certainly helps.

As it is, I salute everyone who instead worships his noodly eminence with the many appendages.


All of us were being very respectful of one another's beliefs, and it's very rude and inconsiderate to come in and just bash the entirety of Christianity. I respect what you believe, but there is no reason to so blatantly insult and defile the beliefs of so many others.

[Mermaid Michelle]

Religion is the act of performing actions and religious ceremonies in order to gain favor from a deity. According to the Bible God already looks at us with favor and love that was the whole reason that Christ died for our sins, it was an act of love and the only way that sin could be nullified. A religious person tries to say that they have earned God's love. I am saying that I had done nothing to earn God's love but he gave it to me any ways. Now I act not to earn not out of fear but out of thankfulness to the love that God has shown me. It is a relationship that God wants not a distant causing relationship. p.s. I say this not to sound rude but just for perspective. Many people want to pick individual verses of the Bible such as the shellfish comment but don't recognize that after Christ God lifted the ban on certain different foods and other things. When you take the Bible as a whole it is very loving.

[Kishiko]

Religion is the act of performing actions and religious ceremonies in order to gain favor from a deity. According to the Bible God already looks at us with favor and love that was the whole reason that Christ died for our sins, it was an act of love and the only way that sin could be nullified. A religious person tries to say that they have earned God's love. I am saying that I had done nothing to earn God's love but he gave it to me any ways. Now I act not to earn not out of fear but out of thankfulness to the love that God has shown me. It is a relationship that God wants not a distant causing relationship. p.s. I say this not to sound rude but just for perspective. Many people want to pick individual verses of the Bible such as the shellfish comment but don't recognize that after Christ God lifted the ban on certain different foods and other things. When you take the Bible as a whole it is very loving.

i agree with this 100%. Being a Christian does not mean being perfect, it means doing our best to follow the Will of God, love one another, and repent for our sins.

Also, so, I think they were confused by your last post because I think there was a typo or two in there.


I hate religion God wants us to build a relationship with Him. I try to follow the Bible 100%

The beginning part didn't make much sense, but I understand about building a relationship with God and trying to follow the teachings of the Bible

[Mermaid Michelle]

yeah the last post was confusing

[PearlieMae]

All of us were being very respectful of one another's beliefs, and it's very rude and inconsiderate to come in and just bash the entirety of Christianity. I respect what you believe, but there is no reason to so blatantly insult and defile the beliefs of so many others.

Sorry, but there was no Christian bashing in Caltuna's statement. I wouldn't be so quick to jump to conclusions until you have all the facts.

[Kishiko]

Sorry, but there was no Christian bashing in Caltuna's statement. I wouldn't be so quick to jump to conclusions until you have all the facts.

there were a lot of assumptions and untrue statements made about the origins of Christianity. Stating that the Bible is a "parody" and "pagan tales"m and it also had criticism regarding funding of the church. Now if she did not mean it to be insulting, then I apologize, but I found it extremely insulting.

[PearlieMae]

I didn't see anything about funding, but the mythos about much of Christianity can be found almost verbatim in other/older religions.

I'm at work and can't elaborate now, but I will.

[AniaR]

I've actually studied religion and I think I gotta leave this thread lol there's an awful lot of ignorance on what it actually means, and Im sorry. following the BIBLE is religion. I think people are majorly confusing religion with spirituality. I just... ah... You can say something like, I follow God but am not religious. A lot of people believe in God but aren't religious. You can say, I believe in something but I don't know what etc. but you can't really say I follow all of the Bible but I'm no religious. When you follow a set down list of rules like that that IS the religion and I guarantee you your interpretation of it lands under one of the many many sects whether you realize it or not. That's like saying, "I don't bake I just follow the recipe!" well, you are baking. you're following the recipe to be able to bake. You may suck at baking even when following said recipe, but the act you're doing... is baking! Even if you take parts out or add parts in

[Kishiko]

I've actually studied religion and I think I gotta leave this thread lol there's an awful lot of ignorance on what it actually means, and Im sorry. following the BIBLE is religion. I think people are majorly confusing religion with spirituality. I just... ah... You can say something like, I follow God but am not religious. A lot of people believe in God but aren't religious. You can say, I believe in something but I don't know what etc. but you can't really say I follow all of the Bible but I'm no religious. When you follow a set down list of rules like that that IS the religion and I guarantee you your interpretation of it lands under one of the many many sects whether you realize it or not. That's like saying, "I don't bake I just follow the recipe!" well, you are baking. you're following the recipe to be able to bake. You may suck at baking even when following said recipe, but the act you're doing... is baking! Even if you take parts out or add parts in


I think ink there was just a type in her original post. She even admitted a few posts up that it was confusing, and she never said she wasn't religious, many people just assumed that's what she meant.

[PearlieMae]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origins_of_Christianity

http://www.patheos.com/Library/Christianity.html

EDIT: I recant my 'did not see funding' statement...it was with regard to the Gnostics.

And yes, I have also studied religions. "According to the bible" is not everyone's default.

[Kishiko]

So because some Wikipedia page says there are pagan roots or Hellenistic Roots it's true?
And as for the second article about its origins being Judaism, of course it is. Read the Old Testament, that was the Old World religion... Until the coming of Christ when believers then accepted Christian teachings


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[PearlieMae]

So because some Wikipedia page says there are pagan roots or Hellenistic Roots it's true?
And as for the second article about its origins being Judaism, of course it is. Read the Old Testament, that was the Old World religion... Until the coming of Christ when believers then accepted Christian teachings


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I knew this was going to happen and I am going to bow out of this conversation.

I am not going to get into a huge discussion over the origins of Christianity or the contemporary permutations of what the original faith started out to be. I don't have the time nor the inclination to dig out my masters thesis on religion and political control of the masses. I put up the link to the Wikipedia page (AND the Patheos page) to expedite explanation. And yes, there ARE verifiable roots to pre-Christian religions being appropriated by Christians to suit their political power grabs. And the Christianity most contemporary religions adhere to would better be referred to as Paulism - written, oh, 400 years AFTER Christ. Not to mention how kings and popes have re-written the bible to fit their personal agendas.

It really riles me when most __________ (insert any religious flavor here) believes THEIR religion has the hotline to God and everyone else is wrong.

[BayouMermaid]

Wow. This thread got crazy in a short amount of time.

I'm Roman Catholic.

[Nyx]

As of right now I'm Catholic, however, when I'm a little older I want to go on my own search and see if it really is the religion for me.
My family and I are really weird about religion though. We take a lot of other teachings from other religions; I always thought it was normal but I guess not? <XD

[Merman Dan]

It really riles me when most __________ (insert any religious flavor here) believes THEIR religion has the hotline to God and everyone else is wrong.

Agreed. The first commandment prevents me from taking Christianity seriously, as monotheism makes no sense to me whatsoever. YMMV

[PearlieMae]

:clap:

[Kishiko]

I knew this was going to happen and I am going to bow out of this conversation.

I am not going to get into a huge discussion over the origins of Christianity or the contemporary permutations of what the original faith started out to be. I don't have the time nor the inclination to dig out my masters thesis on religion and political control of the masses. I put up the link to the Wikipedia page (AND the Patheos page) to expedite explanation. And yes, there ARE verifiable roots to pre-Christian religions being appropriated by Christians to suit their political power grabs. And the Christianity most contemporary religions adhere to would better be referred to as Paulism - written, oh, 400 years AFTER Christ. Not to mention how kings and popes have re-written the bible to fit their personal agendas.

It really riles me when most __________ (insert any religious flavor here) believes THEIR religion has the hotline to God and everyone else is wrong.

I really don't want to get into a "YOUR RELIGION SUCKS" battle with you over this because in the end I believe what I know in my heart is true, and you believe what YOU think to be true, and neither of us are going to change our views on the world because of something the other said.


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[Echidna]

well said, Dan & Pearlie.

And just a few things before I leave this thread forever:
1. I did not any bashing, nor did I make anything up.
everything I said is true, verified, easily proven, and can be read by anyone for themselves.

2. if you are offended by someone stating proven facts (and said Sumerian writings, which have almost all biblical tales in it and predate christianity by several millenia, DO exist), then no one can help you.
You can ignore the facts, of course, you're free to do so, just as you can believe everyone who doesn't do your thing will spend an eternity in boiling tomato soup-, but if it offends you, it's your problem really.

3. I had no idea someone would be offended by the mention of the Gnostics.
Sorry, every detail about them is recorded history.
Saying I made it up doesn't make history go away.


Of course, everything I just said will be ignored, written off as lies, and considered offensive, which is why I'll now leave this thread to all the loving, tolerant, right-faith people.

[PearlieMae]

:thumbs-up:

[Mermaid Melanie]

I am so thankful to my parents - my mother a Roman Catholic and my father a Protestant - they never chose a faith for me to have an I'm glad because as I have grown up my mind hasn't been poisoned with do this and don't do that - I don't need a religion to tell me what's right and wrong - I do not understand how in this day and age people still believe in religions - I think it must be some sort of safety or comfort for people who do follow a religion but honestly I think it's the worst thing to ever be on this planet - so many have died and are still dying because of religion - I don't believe in a god - I believe in myself to do what is right - maybe all that time ago Jesus was a real person - I think he was just a guy who had morals and maybe in that time it was a radical way of thinking - I grew up In a place where religion defined your friends , your hobbies , where was safe to go etc I have seen friends have their heads smashed with a hammer because they supported a certain football team which is tied in with religion - and even when you look as different religions they are now warped and often manipulated to suit the needs of the power hungry extremists - blah I hate religion - but I guess if I really had to choose if say the Ocean is my religion.


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[merman475]

Mermaid Dottie, It's nice to meet a fellow LDS member on here! I know what it's like to live with LGBT issues, believe me. And I absolutely love that your hubby served in Japan. That's one of my favorite countries!

[ShyMer]

... this thread is making me ache.

I really feel attacked here. If you choose not to believe in God or the Christian faith, that's a choice you're free to make. But this attitude of "I can prove that your beliefs are WRONG, and you're ignorant because you disagree" makes me feel like I'm not welcome. Surely people who feel this strongly and are so willing to attack my beliefs will be unwilling to accept all that I am.

For the religion discussion-

Sometimes when people say they're against religion, they mean they're pursuing a relationship. Christianity really isn't about what things you can and can't do. It's not even about things you can do for God. It's about what God does for us.

Many people get stuck on details, like what day you should to go to church, what clothes you should wear, sexuality, whether or not you can drink alcohol, and the list goes on and on-but that's not the most important thing. Sure, they're real issues that have their own place, but this isn't what Christ is all about.

If you choose to believe that there can not possibly be only one "way", or that I'm an idiot for the things I believe, then that's certainly your choice, and I'll respect that.

I don't try to follow the bible. I try to follow Christ by his example. A lot of times I suck at it, but I'll keep trying, not because I want things or even because I want to get to heaven, but because I want to know Him more.

[Mermaid Wesley]

I am in no way a Christian (except it is my last name go figure) but lets all just agree that whatever anyone may or may not believe is fine. We are all allowed to make our own religious choices. We all deserve respect. One may think a particular religion is silly, but we mustn't disrespect each other as a result of our own opinions on something that not one person on this earth knows for sure. *friendship circle*


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[Starfrit]

Oh my cod it's trainwreck threads like these that are exactly why I stay out of religious discussions in the first place. Christians and non-Christians disagree with each other and then the whole conversation falls apart because certain sides decide they're going to plug their fingers in their ears and go lalalala because for some reason when the topic of religion comes up people forget how to be civil.

I had a huge thing written up but it's 5AM and my cat kept crawling all over my keyboard and distracting me and then I had no idea if what I was going to say was even coherently written or not or if anybody would actually listen to it but I guess my point could best be summed up with this, for both sides:


http://youtu.be/0la5DBtOVNI



::insert quick edit to fin-bump MerHopefully::

[Marlin]

... this thread is making me ache.

I really feel attacked here. If you choose not to believe in God or the Christian faith, that's a choice you're free to make. But this attitude of "I can prove that your beliefs are WRONG, and you're ignorant because you disagree" makes me feel like I'm not welcome. Surely people who feel this strongly and are so willing to attack my beliefs will be unwilling to accept all that I am.




1- @Shy: Preach it sister.

2- This thread started out to connect other christian mers together, not to discuss whether we are right or wrong for being what we are or believing what we believe.

3- Anything displayed as "fact" does not change the fact that a person's religion is a part of them. Simply stating; "well, this and this happened, so everything you feel is wrong and what I think is right"

4- To me Mernetwork has been a place of sanctuary for EVERYONE. Gay, Straight, Bi, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Trans-gender, Trans-species, and everyone and everything in between has found a happy home here expressing love for an activity that we all share in common. I was really impressed with the lengths most mers have gone to to make everyone here feel accepted, regardless of their differences. I have seen instances of some individuals upsetting that balance from time to time, but it has been policed for the most part by the other members. This instance should be no different. Acceptance is an all-around thing.

[Marlin]

Oh my cod it's trainwreck threads like these that are exactly why I stay out of religious discussions in the first place. Christians and non-Christians disagree with each other and then the whole conversation falls apart because certain sides decide they're going to plug their fingers in their ears and go lalalala because for some reason when the topic of religion comes up people forget how to be civil.

::insert quick edit to fin-bump MerHopefully::


I am in no way a Christian (except it is my last name go figure) but lets all just agree that whatever anyone may or may not believe is fine. We are all allowed to make our own religious choices. We all deserve respect. One may think a particular religion is silly, but we mustn't disrespect each other as a result of our own opinions on something that not one person on this earth knows for sure. *friendship circle*
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Sorry- these both got posted after I started typing my thing, and I didn't see them until after I posted. Wanted to acknowledge support :)

@MerHopefully- Well Said. :thumbs-up:

@Tieri- Funny and Appropriate video :)

[Merman Dan]

4- To me Mernetwork has been a place of sanctuary for EVERYONE. Gay, Straight, Bi, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Trans-gender, Trans-species, and everyone and everything in between has found a happy home here expressing love for an activity that we all share in common.

On the nosey.

[Mermaid Miel]

Back onto the original topic...

I'm a christian, I go to a baptist church that has really helped me to grow in my relationship with God.

Part of my personal belief is Tolerance towards someone else's life-choices. It's their Life, not mine, and they are the ones who have to live it... the only time this doesn't work for me is when my brother opens his mouth.

He Believes anything that his friends tell him and will argue against Experts of the field who try to tell him otherwise. ("Cancer doesn't exist." Yes he actually believes that, he smokes, goes shirtless in the summer and doesn't use sunscreen.)
It's easy to be tolerant when talking to a stranger but this my family and I do love him, so I Try because I want him to live a long healthy life... Which leads to arguments when I Try too hard.

It's hard when a Friend gets nit-picky or preachy about your own beliefs. They are either one of two people, A dear friend who is Trying to reach you out of worry for your life-choices, or a Nit-picker who loves to debate and is imposing their view on the world.

Sometimes, the best way is to take a step back and say. "Okay, I might not understand, but that is how you choose to see the world, This is how I choose to see it. I hope we can still be friends!"

[Kishiko]

Back onto the original topic...

I'm a christian, I go to a baptist church that has really helped me to grow in my relationship with God.

Part of my personal belief is Tolerance towards someone else's life-choices. It's their Life, not mine, and they are the ones who have to live it... the only time this doesn't work for me is when my brother opens his mouth.

He Believes anything that his friends tell him and will argue against Experts of the field who try to tell him otherwise. ("Cancer doesn't exist." Yes he actually believes that, he smokes, goes shirtless in the summer and doesn't use sunscreen.)
It's easy to be tolerant when talking to a stranger but this my family and I do love him, so I Try because I want him to live a long healthy life... Which leads to arguments when I Try too hard.

It's hard when a Friend gets nit-picky or preachy about your own beliefs. They are either one of two people, A dear friend who is Trying to reach you out of worry for your life-choices, or a Nit-picker who loves to debate and is imposing their view on the world.

Sometimes, the best way is to take a step back and say. "Okay, I might not understand, but that is how you choose to see the world, This is how I choose to see it. I hope we can still be friends!"

Well said :thumbs up:

[Starfrit]

Beautifully said, both to Marlin and Miel. :D

[PearlieMae]

... this thread is making me ache.

I really feel attacked here. If you choose not to believe in God or the Christian faith, that's a choice you're free to make. But this attitude of "I can prove that your beliefs are WRONG, and you're ignorant because you disagree" makes me feel like I'm not welcome. Surely people who feel this strongly and are so willing to attack my beliefs will be unwilling to accept all that I am....

I was not trying to 'prove' anyone's beliefs are wrong, nor was I attacking anyone, I was providing empirical/historical data, as was Caltuna.

Personally, I think a person's religion is like how they choose their underpants...it's no one's business except those who are closest to you.

[SeaGlass Siren]

KUMBAYA (INSERT A GOD OR PERSON OR BEING HERE) KUMBAYAAA!

[Vixy]

I was raised Christian, but as I aged I became interested in world religions. Was Atheist, but now I'm happily Pantheist.

God is the Earth and the Universe is what I believe.

[Mermaid Mhara]

OOOH I wanna go a bit off the topic and talk about something I read today which I found interesting! :)

I'm reading a book about Mermaids in Mythology, Folklore and History at the moment and there's a section about Mermaids in religion etc.

It talked about various faiths, including Christianity. Did you know that in the Middle ages, priests used the Mermaid as a symbol of sins - Lust and Vanity - and how to turn away from the selfish ways of the Mermaid.
I found this really interesting :)

There was also another part in the book about paintings of Mermaids in Christian churches - Mermaids holding stars would be good, God serving Mermaids and those carrying fish would be sinful..? Or something.

I've just come back from rehearsals and am literally dead and tired and can't be bothered fishing out the book to correct that last part...I will later on though.

Just curious if anyone else knows of anything about Mermaid symbolism within the church and Christianity? :) I love learning about these things.

[ShyMer]

That's interesting, Vaughan, because I've not seen that before. I would be interested on seeing more information on the subject, though it should go in it's own thread, I think.

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[SeaMansa]

I am a Christian, non-denominational or however that is spelled. I had always had a belief in God since I was younger but didn't truly become saved until I was...14? Ever since, I've never looked back. I don't really attend a church. I have problems with churches, so I do more solo studying, as well getting different perspectives on biblical matters elsewhere such as online. I wouldn't mind going to church, but it really can't get into all the loud music and people falling on the ground (Yes, I'm from the south :P)

[Kishiko]

I am a Christian, non-denominational or however that is spelled. I had always had a belief in God since I was younger but didn't truly become saved until I was...14? Ever since, I've never looked back. I don't really attend a church. I have problems with churches, so I do more solo studying, as well getting different perspectives on biblical matters elsewhere such as online. I wouldn't mind going to church, but it really can't get into all the loud music and people falling on the ground (Yes, I'm from the south :P)

Maybe you could try a Lutheran church? Thats my denomination, its really kind of a relaxed setting, while we do sing a lot its not really loud and clapping and what not, more hymnal songs and praising. Its the closest Protestant church to the Catholic type mass but MUCH more relaxed. Everyone's always quite friendly and lighthearted but at the same time we still take our Worship very seriously. That's what I love the most about my denomination. (: Good luck in finding a church and in your studies. God bless!!! (:

[empressmone]

I am baptist christian / hindu . Very odd to many but not to me since I am west and east indian. My dad is a minister and so are my inlaws. They are pentecostal.

[Raayvhen]

I'm a pastors kid so I grew up in an evangelical covenant Church. Currently I'm attending a Presbyterian Church and I work with the middle/high school youth group as a leader. My best friend is the church youth director and her husband also works with us.

[Mermaid Dottie]

Mermaid Dottie, It's nice to meet a fellow LDS member on here! I know what it's like to live with LGBT issues, believe me. And I absolutely love that your hubby served in Japan. That's one of my favorite countries!
Hi there! Nice to meet you! Where you from? what can I call ya? What's your favorite hymn? What color is you dream tail? Have you met Thalassa or Jessica?

[Theta]

Uh, I'm an Episcopalian. Hi?

[Lostariel Telrunya]

Hey, so just a shout out to all them Mennonite Brethren goers out there! :D There can't be too many of them... The church I go to has probably got to be THE most hipster church this side of the mountains. And before you disagree and then try and prove how yours is, I have two words: Pajama Day. That's right. An annual Pajama Day. We meet in a movie theatre on Sunday mornings. The series going on there right now is about time travel. During the summer, all of the volunteers at 'Kids Church' (K-5) are too tired to do anything, so we dubbed all of June, July, and August as 'Summer Cinema' where the kids literally sit and watch movies every week, while the volunteers sit in the back and eat candy. Our senior pastor used to be a Christian comedian. During our Stampede Breakfast (I live in Calgary, we do one every year), we had a pen set up with ponies for the kids to ride, and next to that, a guy at our church had brought over 8 Ford Mustangs for the adults to ride. Instead of doing potlucks, we all get together in small groups to make our own sausages and perogies (cuz Mennonite) and then we bring them to the movie theatre, get into teams, and see which team can eat the most sausages and perogies in a certain amount of time. And JUST to top it off, the youth group logo is a picture of Jesus riding a skateboard and the caption is "Yes, Jesus can in fact do a complete 720 spin while turning water into wine". And people say church is boring.....

[coral_sybil]

Not Christian. Wiccan here.

[Theta]

Our church is not that chill. We wear hats and sometimes gloves on Easter, but we drink a lot of sherry. A lot. We probably are the sherry industry's biggest client. We do, however, have the dubious distinction of possessing the ugliest church ever (Cathedral of St. John the Divine in NYC.)

[Aziara]

Hey, so just a shout out to all them Mennonite Brethren goers out there! :D There can't be too many of them... The church I go to has probably got to be THE most hipster church this side of the mountains. And before you disagree and then try and prove how yours is, I have two words: Pajama Day. That's right. An annual Pajama Day. We meet in a movie theatre on Sunday mornings. The series going on there right now is about time travel. During the summer, all of the volunteers at 'Kids Church' (K-5) are too tired to do anything, so we dubbed all of June, July, and August as 'Summer Cinema' where the kids literally sit and watch movies every week, while the volunteers sit in the back and eat candy. Our senior pastor used to be a Christian comedian. During our Stampede Breakfast (I live in Calgary, we do one every year), we had a pen set up with ponies for the kids to ride, and next to that, a guy at our church had brought over 8 Ford Mustangs for the adults to ride. Instead of doing potlucks, we all get together in small groups to make our own sausages and perogies (cuz Mennonite) and then we bring them to the movie theatre, get into teams, and see which team can eat the most sausages and perogies in a certain amount of time. And JUST to top it off, the youth group logo is a picture of Jesus riding a skateboard and the caption is "Yes, Jesus can in fact do a complete 720 spin while turning water into wine". And people say church is boring.....
Whoa! Sounds like you have a very fun church. My own church is a brethren church, similar to Mennonite in some ways. We do cookouts and get togethers, but nothing that exciting.

[Lostariel Telrunya]

Haha yep I think I found a keeper. Pretty much it started out as a 'normal' church, and then there was a point where the venue we met at ended up needing to be demolished, so we moved into a high school. And then a community center. And then another school. And then the movie theatre. Along that road, people just started getting more and more 'chill' about everything, until it pretty much turned into a whole bunch of people getting together and doing random stuff while going to church too! Every year, the staff for the church do what's called Bananalympics, where the staff get separated into teams and compete in games that have to do with bananas. Last night was Bananalympics, and my mom is on staff, so we got 'front row seats' (a.k.a. sitting on the ground in the parking lot). The games consisted of 1) 'Cover one team member in shaving cream and see how many banana peels that you throw at the person will stick to them', 2) 'Cover a team member in creamed banana see how long it takes to get all of the banana on top of their head', 3) 'Attempt to balance three bananas spread out on each team member's face and see how long the team can collectively balance the bananas, and 4) (my personal favourite/the grande finale), ' Which team can use bananas to create a giant Slip'n'Slide on the sidewalk and have a team member slide the furthest on said Slip'n'Slide. By the end of the day, everyone goes home with a banana.

[Max-Mermaid]

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[Mermaid Meko]

Merman Vaughn - I believe it is in reference to the children of mortal women and the nephilim.

There is so much to read on this site! LOL!!!

I used to identify as Christian...now I would more so say that I follow the teachings of Christ. The call on my life is to Love as He Loves. So I do my best to be what love is to the world around me:
a traditional Biblical definition of love is found :

1 Corinthians 13:4-7New International Version (NIV)4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

So every day I wake up thankful for a new chance to start over, and to love better... that's about it! :D

[Atlantisblue]

I'm a nondenominational Christian. I chose to follow Christ at a young age and due to life experiences that i have had, which have shown me without a doubt he lives, I still follow him today. Have a great day all :)

[Mermaid Catkid]

I am a Free Will Baptist. I have been raised up in a Christian home, have always went to church,and I was saved in a Christian camp.

[Mermaid Catkid]

And I will always be.

[Mermaid Alea]

Oh awesome I am glad I saw this topic! There are so many great stories!!! I am a Church of Christ Christian - basically our church doesn't believe in instrumental music. I grew up in the church I go to, so while I might not agree with all of the things they say and sometimes find some things a little sexist (I am not a feminist and I don't call just anything sexist), but I still love my church. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. The church youth group helped me find my way in life and feel more excepted than anywhere else. Most of my best memories were youth group trips. Now I am in the college group at church which is fun, but attendance is often low as most college students are very busy or trying to figure out if they still want to keep coming to church.

One of my favorite parts about church is how people are real with you. Last summer I was a camp counselor at a week long camp the kids and youth group have and we did small 'family groups' that we met with each night and just talked about the day's lesson and memorable activities of the day. I was amazed how this one teen - who I hardly new, confessed some deep stuff one night and I felt heartbroken to hear this little girl's story about how her momma died a few years ago and how her Dad was going blind and she has to take care of him. She was so young, and already having to deal with so much. I had no idea what to say to them all. I am so amazed at how fearless they were to open up and say what was going on in their life. I just wish I was a better people person to help them more. I don't talk to people much and I really don't hang out with people much either.

My struggle right now is finding some sort of good work to get involved in with the church. I don't like kids and the church women assume that because you are a girl, you like kids and want to help take care of the kids in the nursery. I don't know how many times I have had to turn them down and other people down for doing little kid events. I will have to see if they have a group that goes out and does yard work for elderly people or something along those lines. I like yard work and I really enjoyed doing yard work for widowers back when they did that in the youth group.

I was baptized in a creek called Shell Creek - before I was baptized I found a pure white bird point arrowhead on the creek bank. To me it symbolized that my soul was about to be cleansed and made pure. It was a great day! :)

God bless!

[Max-Mermaid]

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[Max-Mermaid]

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[Max-Mermaid]

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[MermaidBrynley]

Protestant non-denominational mer! Born and raised in a christian home and so very very thankful for that.
Someone else said it too, I had no idea there were other christian mers. This is really cool :)

[Lotus the Mermaid]

Yep! This mer is! I accepted Christ when I was 12, but became a full-fledged disciple when I was 17, really becoming more dedicated to serving Him. I go to a non-denominational church that I've attended since I was about 13! I love it, and I met my hubby there. I have a lot to be thankful for, despite the occasional stresses of following the very unorthodox dream of mermaiding.

I LOVE praying for people, so if you ever need any prayer it is NOT a burden to ask me! Just send me a message! No questions asked, and it'll be 100% confidential and judgment-free, I promise. <3

Also, feel free to add me on here or FB! I don't know very many Christian mers! Super cool! I love this! :) :dance:

[Mermaid Nerida]

This is a great topic! I'm a Christian myself, and with mermaiding, comments about it being a pagan practice is a little intimidating. Although, I have read nothing in the bible that supports those few comments.

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[TritonsGuard]

Strong Protestant all my life. Several of my best friends are pastors and chaplains, and I love speaking with them when I get the chance (they do not all live in the same place, and I was in the Army for a while). I loved merfolk since the time I heard of them. However, it's harder for me to tell others that I like mermaids then it is to share my faith.

[TritonsGuard]

This is a great topic! I'm a Christian myself, and with mermaiding, comments about it being a pagan practice is a little intimidating. Although, I have read nothing in the bible that supports those few comments.

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Of course, there will not be anything in the Bible addressing mermaiding specifically, but remember, most of the time it is more about why, how, and the effect you create then weather you should do or do not. Unless you use mermaiding as a method of worship for something other then Jesus (and yes, you can worship God through mermaiding) or promoting something displeasing to him, I can't see any problem God would have of you putting on your tail. I hope that helps.

[Lotus the Mermaid]

TritonsGuard, well said!!! I so appreciate you saying that you can worship God through mermaiding. I actually feel He's given me a lot of encouragement in this. He gave me the dream to mermaid, after all! You can worship Jesus in whatever you do! I love that! <3

[TritonsGuard]

Absolutely. That's "1 Corinthians 10:31" right there. If you went that in song form, that would be Casting Crowns' "Life Song." Listening to that now. I do want to someday be able to worship in that way, but right now I'm without a tail (and I don't have the guts to do it yet). Maybe once I am with a group. Un-tail then (ha ha), I am happy to help you all out. Talking about faith is something I love to do. However, I would like to ask, how does it feel to be in the water in a tail? Looks like it would be marvelous. Of course I am going a bit off subject.

It's very kind of you to pray for others.

God be with you my friend.

[Amphitrite]

I am a Christian. Right now I go to a church of Christ. We follow what the Bible teaches. No other documents. :)

[Mermaid Alea]

Cool Amphitrite I am church of Christ too!

Absolutely. That's "1 Corinthians 10:31" right there. If you went that in song form, that would be Casting Crowns' "Life Song." Listening to that now. I do want to someday be able to worship in that way, but right now I'm without a tail (and I don't have the guts to do it yet). Maybe once I am with a group. Un-tail then (ha ha), I am happy to help you all out. Talking about faith is something I love to do. However, I would like to ask, how does it feel to be in the water in a tail? Looks like it would be marvelous. Of course I am going a bit off subject.

It's very kind of you to pray for others.

God be with you my friend.

I like what you said and that is so true. I have taken my tail to our church's college group trip and to the youth group's camp trip and I inspired a few girls to be mermaids too! No one had any issues with me being a mermaid.

On the subject of swimming with a tail, it is definitely marvelous. For me it has made swimming even more of a joy then it has ever been. It feels natural wearing the tail as if it was meant to be. Swimming in the pool has been fun but the overall best thing was when I went to a beautiful, crystal clear spring and wore my tail. I would dive down and swim amongst school of fish and brush past elodea plants and then swim up to divers. That was the best because there was good, clear scenery and I felt at one with the fish. It has given me a new respect for what God has created underwater - and especially the springs he has created! :)

I was excited to make a tail but once I made it I was nervous to swim with it because I didn't know what people would think. Don't let that psyche you out! After that first swim I was so happy about the experience that I didn't care about what others thought - although I have had no negative comments yet - but tail swimming is so much fun you shouldn't let your nerves get in the way. It is good to have a good friend with you though. My boyfriend came and filmed my first tail swim so that helped me feel more confident. Then the trip to the spring was the ultimate test because I had never been a mermaid with so many people around and it wasn't scary at all it was really fun!

[Ianthe]

I think what has been mentioned about mermaiding being reputed to be pagan practice is quite scary indeed, and had been one of my concerns when I first joined the mermaid community here. However, I do believe that if one can give back to his or her community and serve others through mermaiding, like performing for charity events or raising funds for the needy, being a mermaid isn't a problem for Christians at all, it's a way of blessing others :D

[PearlieMae]

I think what has been mentioned about mermaiding being reputed to be pagan practice is quite scary indeed, and had been one of my concerns when I first joined the mermaid community here. However, I do believe that if one can give back to his or her community and serve others through mermaiding, like performing for charity events or raising funds for the needy, being a mermaid isn't a problem for Christians at all, it's a way of blessing others :D

Okay, maybe I missed the swimming being Pagan, but why would you find that "scary"? If you swapped 'Pagan' for 'Jewish' or 'Hindu, would that make it any more/less frightening for you?

[Echidna]

"Mermaiding" is a relatively new term and practice, so I'm pretty sure there were/are no "pagans" who have a cult around it lol.
(Unless you mean to say that pearl diving is an ancient practice, and all ancient peoples were, of course, pagans at some point. So then you're right.)

However, you may or may not know that mermaids, freshwater maids (nixies) and other waterdwelling fairies (fairies in general, to be precise), were called "(children) not of God", meaning specifically the christian god here of course.
That's why you have so many tales about fairies, mermaids and their ilk disliking churches and religious rites and such.

What it means is that fairies- as opposed to humans- were here before God arrived and created humans.
Thus humans are "children of God" and the old folk are not.
And that's why fairies, mermaids etc were also called demons or children of the devil.

:cool:

[Lotus the Mermaid]

Ianthe, I see where you're coming from. It's not so much "scary" because it was considered pagan, but rather because it was used as a means of worshipping other gods. As a Christian who loves God and mermaiding, that can be scary. But we have to remember that as long as we're not sinning, we can do whatever we want and use it to glorify God. I hope that helps. :)

[MermaidCora]

Fellow Mer-Christian! Yeah!!! This is awesome!! :yay: I've been a disciple of Jesus for many years, though I am still unsure about the road he wants me to lead. I am hoping to find a way to use my mermaid business to glorify him! :dance: Okay, I love emojis! Thank you humans!! LOL ;)

[Max-Mermaid]

Please delete this old comment.

[theMerFanc]

My partner was baptized into the Catholic church a little more then two years ago. I myself am an Eclectic Animist Druid with pulls from Buddhism, Paganism, Egyptian and Shamanism. I attend church with my partner when he goes (it's been a long time because he works nights now :/ ) and his church is very accepting of me and they respect my beliefs and don't try to convert me. I even went on a Catholic retreat and everyone was so wonderful. My mother is Animist Pagan and I grew up in a Coven with a family of Witches and Wiccans and Pagans. While I am very interested in other religions and spiritual paths for knowledge and understanding, I have known no other path for myself.

I follow the path that makes sense to me which is one without deities looking over the world. I believe that all creatures no matter their size are equal and necessary for this world to be. I meditate, I wear an Om symbol, I cherish Ma'at and all her glory and I walk through the forest and swim through the oceans as a guest in the home of other creatures.

[Mermaid Kelda]

Hey Afanc, so while it's great that you're sharing your spirituality with the forum and there are many like minded mers, this is not the place to do it. This is a thread specifically for Christian mers. I don't have the links right now, but there are other threads that might be more suitable and I might suggest an amin move this to one of those threads.

[theMerFanc]

Hey Afanc, so while it's great that you're sharing your spirituality with the forum and there are many like minded mers, this is not the place to do it. This is a thread specifically for Christian mers. I don't have the links right now, but there are other threads that might be more suitable and I might suggest an amin move this to one of those threads.

Considering the first post said
If not a Christian, then what is your religion? I assumed it was ok to share. My bad.

[Mermaid Kelda]

Ah, sorry, I missed that first post. Generally it's a good idea to read through the whole thread to see what sort of posts have been made - in this case, the thread has certainly become a place for Christian mers specifically to congregate and talk.

I totally get the confusion though and it's often not black and white when threads start as one thing and become another.

[theMerFanc]

Ah, sorry, I missed that first post. Generally it's a good idea to read through the whole thread to see what sort of posts have been made - in this case, the thread has certainly become a place for Christian mers specifically to congregate and talk.

I totally get the confusion though and it's often not black and white when threads start as one thing and become another.
Fair enough, I should have read the whole thread but I find that unless it is a tutorial or a progress thread I don't need to read the whole thing if it's really long. I do apologize for being out of line but I read this last page and noticed the discussion about mermaiding being derived from Pagan things so I didn't think it was out of place. But I will back out from this thread and I have actually found the Wicca thread you mentioned :)

[Mermaid Kelda]

No worries! It's difficult for us all to navigate the forum sometimes!

[Lotus the Mermaid]

Fair enough, I should have read the whole thread but I find that unless it is a tutorial or a progress thread I don't need to read the whole thing if it's really long. I do apologize for being out of line but I read this last page and noticed the discussion about mermaiding being derived from Pagan things so I didn't think it was out of place. But I will back out from this thread and I have actually found the Wicca thread you mentioned :)

I'm glad you shared, though!! I'm a Christian, as probably everyone knows at this point, but I certainly enjoy learning about other religions and people in general. Feel free to message me anytime! Blessings! :)

[Lotus the Mermaid]

No worries! It's difficult for us all to navigate the forum sometimes!

So true! Oh, and if any Christians here would like some encouragement and fellowship, there's a thread here that is wonderful for that!
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?11541-A-Christian-Merfolk-Fellowship-Thread/page3

[Mermaid Kelda]

I actually thought this was that thread. Apologies, Afanc! Though my point's not totally moot, I was not as correct as I thought I was xD

[theMerFanc]

I actually thought this was that thread. Apologies, Afanc! Though my point's not totally moot, I was not as correct as I thought I was xD

No worries at all. Everyone was nice about it and I don't feel like this was particularly a miss step. I got to know more about you folks and vice versa. :)


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[Mermaid_Sarina]

I'm a Christian Mermaid :D Presbyterian born and raised, I'm a pastors kid but I didn't come to faith until a few years ago. High school was the time in which God really led me to believe in Him alone. Its awesome to know I'm not alone in my faith along with my Mermaiding! <3 God bless!!

[Nerdmaid Faith]

I'm a Christian Mermaid :D Presbyterian born and raised, I'm a pastors kid but I didn't come to faith until a few years ago. High school was the time in which God really led me to believe in Him alone. Its awesome to know I'm not alone in my faith along with my Mermaiding! <3 God bless!!
Hey fellow PK! Born and raised Pentecostal here and going to bible college in a few days! I'm so glad I found this thread!

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[Mermaid Alea]

I was watching some of your Youtube videos Faithonthebass - I watched your video talking about all the different fabric tail companies because I was doing research for our preacher's daughter who really wants to be a mermaid after she saw me swim as a mermaid and then got to try using my monofin. Then when I saw you are a preacher's daughter I thought it was a funny coincidence.

Good luck at Bible college!

[Nerdmaid Faith]

I was watching some of your Youtube videos Faithonthebass - I watched your video talking about all the different fabric tail companies because I was doing research for our preacher's daughter who really wants to be a mermaid after she saw me swim as a mermaid and then got to try using my monofin. Then when I saw you are a preacher's daughter I thought it was a funny coincidence.

Good luck at Bible college!
That is a funny coincidence haha! Thank you! 😝

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[Aurelian]

Lutheran Christian over here! :D

[Mermaid Joy]

I'm a Christian (Nondominant christian). I was wondering if there are any other Christian merfolks out there? If not a Christian, then what is your religion?
Hi! I'm a non-denominational Christian like some of the others here.

I've lived in a Christian home all my life, and both of my parents are Christians. My mom is one of the wisest and most trustworthy people I know, and a very strong Christian. She's so smart, I love my mom!! I feel like as I've grown older, I've become a deeper Christian, and I can't remember a time I ever felt Christianity wasn't true. My mom has always encouraged me to think for myself, although I still catch myself adopting opinions of people I look up to. When my mom was pregnant with me, all the people in our church thought I was going to be a boy, but God told my mom one day that she was having a girl and she was to name her- my name, I'm not quite comfortable revealing my real name on the internet. There were some complications with my birth, and the doctors said I'd be deformed, but I ended up being the healthiest baby in the hospital (it was a small town). I apparently had the largest ambilical cord they'd ever seen and actually sent it off to be researched for science. In case you haven't noticed, I like talking to people, although I'm usually a bit more shy in person.

I fell in love with mermaiding one day when I just spontaneously decided to look up the dolphin kick and saw someone use a tail. It almost felt like it wasn't really my idea, but either way, I'm glad I saw that video. After tons of ranting and raving about how awesome mermaids are, and a failed attempt at making a monofin, my parents, who have been very supportive, are getting me a mermaid tail for my birthday! We had to take a trip to the United States though, so I won't actually get to use my tail until I get back. I'm so excited to try it out!! I'm hoping to start some kind of business out of it, although I also love the idea of using mermaiding for charity. I may even just do mermaiding as a hobby/exercise though. It's hard to say at this point.

I loved reading through the forum and seeing everything everyone had to say, even though I disagreed with some peoples' ideas and beliefs. As for weather or not God approves of mermaids, I doubt he'd call anyone to be mermaids if he disapproved of them.

Sorry for the diatribe! Haha!! [emoji28]

[Mermaid Joie]

Hi me too. XD
All the mermaids are just so joyful! Mine is the French spelling and it is my middle name.

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[Mermaid Joy]

Hi me too. XD
All the mermaids are just so joyful! Mine is the French spelling and it is my middle name.

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Wow that's so cool!! It just seems so mermaidy right?

[Mermaid Joie]

Wow that's so cool!! It just seems so mermaidy right?
Yep!

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[Mermaid Joy]

Yep!

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Have you swam with a monofin before?

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[Mermaid Joie]

Have you swam with a monofin before?

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Yes many many many times now

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[Satine]

Im the daughter of a retired Southern Baptist minister and my in laws are missionaries. Ive ventured down many paths that have led me back to Christ. I have an amazing story of how He protected me from large sharks while mermaiding in the Bahamas I should share. The story is kinda long but if you want to know just ask :)

I would love to hear it sounds awesome

[Satine]

I am a baptist Christian, not where i need to be at all in my faith.

[Mermaid Joy]

Yes many many many times now

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Wow! That's so cool!! I can't wait to try it out. How different is it to swim with a monofin vs. swimming without one?

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[Mermaid Joie]

Wow! That's so cool!! I can't wait to try it out. How different is it to swim with a monofin vs. swimming without one?

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It makes you a lot faster in water. if my friends and I raced across the lake, I can be at the shore in about two breaths while they've only moved like 10 ft. Do you want to move this to a message conversation? I'll be happy to tell you more. I figured that would be a better place for to talk since we're not talking about Christianity anymore.

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[Mermaid Joy]

It makes you a lot faster in water. if my friends and I raced across the lake, I can be at the shore in about two breaths while they've only moved like 10 ft. Do you want to move this to a message conversation? I'll be happy to tell you more. I figured that would be a better place for to talk since we're not talking about Christianity anymore.

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Haha ok sure!

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[Robartt]

Brought up traditionally a Protestant here but in recent times have become more non denominational (was never a staunch Protestant...just saying) [emoji846]

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[Robartt]

Brought up traditionally a Protestant here but in recent times have become more non denominational (was never a staunch Protestant...just saying) [emoji846]

Sent from my Infinix X650C using TapatalkBut I do humbly admit that I so do have a lot to improve on as a Christian....sigh!!.[emoji18]

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Alex (http://laissezaller.ru/t/63458)

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Ма�л (http://lambdatransition.ru/t/54188)

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Brad (http://laminatedmaterial.ru/t/38517)