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RE: UFC not Christian, not Biblical. - 5/3/2008 3:25:09 AM
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SoulSolace
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Could you honestly see Jesus participating in such events? I can just imagine, "Yeah! Punch him! Knock him out! Kick him in the ribs!"
When Jesus ever 'fought' it was for a cause--never for entertainment.
When we are in heaven, can you seriously see us watching two angels duke it out and cheering when one gets knocked out?
There isn't much difference between today's society and the ancient Romans gathering at the Coliseum--except for the fact that people don't get killed (usually).
I have heard three consistent arguments on this thread: A) It's just entertainment; B) It's how people make a living; C) The Bible doesn't say anything about it.
Here's a stretch for your imagination. There are actual places where you can watch live porn--strip clubs for example.
A) It's entertaining
B) The strippers need to make a living
C) The Bible says nothing about strip clubs. So long as you just eat the food, greet the half-naked waiter politely and not look at her lustfully, you're absolutely fine--right? You're just there to enjoy the dancing  Cuz those strippers sure know how to dance! What a creative way to take off your clothes!
Therefore, with this kind of logic, it is absolutely fine for a Christian to be at a strip club. With this logic, I suppose organized dogfights, cockfights etc. are OK too?
Whatever happened to good, wholesome recreation? Like quiet evenings with your family, visiting sick people at the hospital, a nice book, mountain climbing etc. ?
< Message edited by SoulSolace -- 5/3/2008 3:49:04 AM >
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RE: UFC not Christian, not Biblical. - 5/4/2008 7:29:37 AM
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tombombadil
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Yes, I could see sitting down with Jesus drinking a beer watching this or football.
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RE: UFC not Christian, not Biblical. - 5/4/2008 8:41:56 PM
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SoulSolace
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Yes, I could see sitting down with Jesus drinking a beer watching this or football.
I would rather sit at Jesus' feet and get to know my Lord as Mary did, which I think would be far more gratifying than any form of cheap entertainment.
Phil. 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
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RE: UFC not Christian, not Biblical. - 5/9/2008 2:08:25 PM
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NewYork74
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I'm not saying you'll go to hell.
But according to Proverbs 3:30, fighting certainly isn't Biblical, and if Solomon wouldn't do it. Christians shouldn't either.
It's the intent of the heart behind the fight that is a problem. Otherwise with your logic/train of thought it would be unbiblical for a Christian to be a police officer, a correctional officer, a soldier, or anyone in an authority position (judge, teacher, attorney, etc).
If we stretch out your post even further.. it would be unbiblical for a husband to defend his wife/family from physical harm in the parking lot of Target.
I agree. Also by that logic, all our soldiers who are fighting overseas would be sinners also.
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RE: UFC not Christian, not Biblical. - 5/9/2008 3:04:29 PM
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McFatty
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I am convinced in my own mind that people sparring one another in a regulated match which is preceded by a touch of gloves and followed by a hug and congratulations is not the classic example of unwholesome nor is it comparable in any way to a strip club. If you're not, don't watch the fights.
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RE: UFC not Christian, not Biblical. - 5/9/2008 3:19:36 PM
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NewYork74
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I agree. Also please do not mix the fighting with the actual scene around it. The UFC has a sideshow around the fights, screaming fans, easy women and a potty mouthed boss Dana White. Just remember that the fighters dont have to get involved in that, and most of them arent. Ive been to other venues around the states and in Japan, and they are different. The fighting world is a lot larger than just the UFC.
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