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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2014 18:07:03 GMT -5
What does it mean when a person tells you they have become Godly?
She doesn't seem religious the way she talks. She belittles and bashes people. That is the opposite of Godly, isn't it?
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Apr 29, 2014 18:08:46 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2014 18:08:46 GMT -5
Yes it is.
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Post by dannylion on Apr 29, 2014 19:00:44 GMT -5
There is a quote from the Princess Bride that works well in situations like this:
"You keep using that word, but I do not think it means what you think it means."
It won't make her change, but it will annoy her. Some people invite annoyance, and it would be rude not to annoy them.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Apr 29, 2014 20:51:55 GMT -5
I know someone who goes to mass, goes to the golf course and bullies people. I think she is mentally ill. If anyone crosses her, they get the same harsh treatment.
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Post by Tennesseer on Apr 29, 2014 20:59:23 GMT -5
Next time she says she is godly, hesitate a moment, look confused a bit, and say, 'Yes'. Wait another moment or two, then laugh a bit and say you thought she said she was ungodly. Then walk away.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on Apr 29, 2014 22:48:38 GMT -5
Ask her what she means when she says she's become "godly." I'm sure it's going to be a good one.
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Post by Jaguar on Apr 29, 2014 23:21:46 GMT -5
What does it mean when a person tells you they have become Godly? She doesn't seem religious the way she talks. She belittles and bashes people. That is the opposite of Godly, isn't it?
It means THEY THINK they have, not that they actually have.
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Post by Tiny on Apr 29, 2014 23:58:10 GMT -5
What does it mean when a person tells you they have become Godly? She doesn't seem religious the way she talks. She belittles and bashes people. That is the opposite of Godly, isn't it? I guess I'd be tempted to ask which one? Like do they mean they've found their Inner God/Goddess? Or maybe they are feeling like Zeus or Isis or maybe Cthulhu (becoming 'godly' sounds like a bit of madness to me )?
More likely I'd assume they meant the biblical God and so I'd ask if they were feeling Old Testament "Godly" or New Testament "Godly" cause you know that would make a difference...
Seriously, if someone said they had become Godly to me - I'd probably assume they were feeling they had achieved some sort of "absolute authority" on morality and/or powers of judgement. Given your example of behavior, I'd assume this is what the person meant especially in light of the belittling/bashing. She is now an authority on "absolute right and wrong" so she feels her opinions are right and proper (NOT belittling/bashing). But, that's just sarcastic/cynical/jaded me and my interpretation.
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Post by Shooby on Apr 30, 2014 6:29:16 GMT -5
If someone is truly Godly, they won't tell you. However it will be obvious if they are. If they have to tell ya, well not so much!
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Post by milee on Apr 30, 2014 6:46:57 GMT -5
If you haven't seen it, watch the movie "Saved!" Funny, poignant look at how self-professed godly people treat each other.
My favorite scene is when one of the main godly characters shrieks "I am filled with the love of Jesus Christ!" as she hurls a bible at the head of another.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2014 7:29:57 GMT -5
What does it mean when a person tells you they have become Godly? She doesn't seem religious the way she talks. She belittles and bashes people. That is the opposite of Godly, isn't it? It means they have gained the ability to create complete universes where there was nothing. Not many people ever achieve this. You should congratulate her.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2014 7:31:17 GMT -5
And tell her to make 5 day weekends in her world!
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Post by Sunnyday on Apr 30, 2014 8:11:16 GMT -5
Yes! I second 5-day weekends!
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Apr 30, 2014 9:15:12 GMT -5
Blue, are you sure she used the capital "G". Because I am with Archie on this. I think it was a lower case "g" as in "I am now declaring myself a deity. Bow down before me and prostrate (note the second "r", folks) yourselves before me. Oh, and sacrifice large, unmarked, currency unto me." I say that kind of stuff all of the time. NO ONE has ever called me on it. But, then, they don't exactly worship me the way I demand, either. As for the real me, I really do try to follow the Golden Rule, but, I am mortal and human and flawed in many ways. I don't intend to hurt others, but it happens. Trust me, I beat myself up over it enough that no one else has to.
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Post by hoops902 on Apr 30, 2014 9:50:41 GMT -5
What does it mean when a person tells you they have become Godly? She doesn't seem religious the way she talks. She belittles and bashes people. That is the opposite of Godly, isn't it? That depends on who the God is I suppose. Maybe her God does that. To answer "what does it mean?"...the answer is usually "nothing".
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Apr 30, 2014 10:08:08 GMT -5
A Godly (capital G) individual is one who strives to abide by all Biblical laws and precepts, and who will humbly accept correction on this basis. The adjective is an ideal, like 'holy'. It can only be applied to individuals approximately, since no man or woman besides Christ was/is ideal in this regard. But it does readily apply to other ideals such as "a Godly lifestyle", "a Godly example", "a Godly attitude", etc. As Shooby points out, Godliness is an attribute that is demonstrated (through comportment with Biblical laws and precepts) rather than declared. However, I disagree with her assertion that Godly conduct is obvious. It can be, but isn't necessarily so. A godly (lowercase g) individual is one with god-like powers. Hence we might say that Moon has godly status on NMSNM.
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Post by Tiny on Apr 30, 2014 10:24:54 GMT -5
Virgil's use of "Godliness" makes me wonder if maybe if the person bluester is talking about just got out of the shower and was really clean when she made her utterance....
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Post by movingforward on Apr 30, 2014 10:36:15 GMT -5
The definition of Godly for some people means they show up for church on Sunday morning. They can do hateful and mean things all week long but as long as they walk through those doors and sit in a pew every Sunday they are golden.
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Post by Abby Normal on Apr 30, 2014 12:15:30 GMT -5
I would wait until she starts bashing/belittling someone and calmly say " I guess you gave up on the whole Godly thing huh?"
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2014 14:24:15 GMT -5
On the Anonymous letter board the other week I talked about how I led an acquaintance to leave facebook. This was the topic of discussion that did it... She had posted a picture of someone famous, can't remember who, a comedian? With the statement, Let me get this right... you can afford an iphone but you can't put food in your refrigerator?... And she recounted a story about seeing two people in the laundromat who had cell phones that played games and she thought the same thing, you can't afford a washer, but you have an iphone. I started out nice enough, suggesting that it always works best for me, when i have to make assumptions, to assume I don't know all the details... pointing out she was in the laundromat for a broken washer, maybe they were too... maybe it was a refurbished track phone, etc. etc... but devolved to the point where she asked me to forget the laundromat and comment just on the picture and what I thought of it. At which point I posted that I thought the picture was worse, because it didn't even bother to make superficial judgements about people and situations it didn't know anything about, but instead manufactured a sterotype upon which to pass judement... ... and that I thought that a person who chooses to post two things in one day, the first being a quote about 'lightweight christians' and the second being an overt passing of judgement, had maybe spend more time with themselves than looking at other people... ... and that I thought that there is a reason I tend to stay out of churches... Not my best moment... She was back on a few days later and i appologized for my aggresiveness and she said I gave her a wake up call...
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Post by achelois on Apr 30, 2014 16:33:58 GMT -5
What does it mean when a person tells you they have become Godly? She doesn't seem religious the way she talks. She belittles and bashes people. That is the opposite of Godly, isn't it? It means they have gained the ability to create complete universes where there was nothing. Not many people ever achieve this. You should congratulate her. Ok, but they should have to go live in that universe...
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Post by Ava on Apr 30, 2014 16:49:35 GMT -5
Maybe I'm a little disappointed, or maybe I'm biased because I'm an atheist. I respect freedom and I believe each person has the right to follow any religion, or no religion at all. But, in the real world, the people I've seen bullying and mistreating others (myself included), and constantly trying to force their beliefs and lifestyle on others, are deeply religious.
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Post by Shooby on Apr 30, 2014 16:53:24 GMT -5
Kind of like people telling you how 'smart' they are. I have known truly brilliant people. Truly brilliant people do not need to tell you how smart they are. It just oozes out of them. And, not in a "look at me" kind of way but it just seeps out of them because they are knowledgeable and smart, not because they are putting on airs or talking to impress.
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Apr 30, 2014 17:11:11 GMT -5
...or cat owners. But I suppose that qualifies as a religion too.
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Post by Spellbound454 on Apr 30, 2014 17:16:34 GMT -5
Holier than though.... is just another form of bigotry
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Post by chiver78 on Apr 30, 2014 17:18:28 GMT -5
If you haven't seen it, watch the movie "Saved!" Funny, poignant look at how self-professed godly people treat each other.
My favorite scene is when one of the main godly characters shrieks "I am filled with the love of Jesus Christ!" as she hurls a bible at the head of another. YES! even if you have seen it, watch it again my sis, the LGBTQ advisor at the school where she teaches, brought this gem to my attention. I may have to watch it again soon now, thanks!
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Apr 30, 2014 17:58:28 GMT -5
We have a comment about the scourge of "holier-than-thou" attitudes... immediately followed by an endorsement of a video that provides entertainment by mocking hypocritical strangers. You can't make this stuff up.
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Post by Tennesseer on Apr 30, 2014 18:12:41 GMT -5
If you haven't seen it, watch the movie "Saved!" Funny, poignant look at how self-professed godly people treat each other.
My favorite scene is when one of the main godly characters shrieks "I am filled with the love of Jesus Christ!" as she hurls a bible at the head of another. YES! even if you have seen it, watch it again my sis, the LGBTQ advisor at the school where she teaches, brought this gem to my attention. I may have to watch it again soon now, thanks! 'Saved' was just on local TV here last week during prime time hours. That it would play locally due to the movie subject matter surprised me. But I discovered even though every type of character was satarized, they were also handled gently and with respect. Good movie about teens and school.
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Apr 30, 2014 18:23:07 GMT -5
+100 Points for the attempt, Tenn.
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Post by chiver78 on Apr 30, 2014 18:26:52 GMT -5
+100 Points for the attempt, Tenn. you clearly haven't seen the movie, Virgil......maybe you should.
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