If someone's religious beliefs are real ( I mean really real---not the kind of real expressed by parasitic clergy on T.V.) then what need would they have for an apology?

If one is secure in their religious convictions, then they shouldnt be so insecure as to be offended that someone questions or criticizes those convictions. But it seems like so many people go out of thier way to be offended these days.

No need to apologize to me brother----- I'm only sorry I missed the show.

@GearHead, when a man has a sincere apology, that's a good thing. Good on you, brother.

I'm guessing there's been a thread or two dedicated to "Christians who use AAS." I'm not trying to hijack the apology, I simply would learn a lot from reading that conversation. I'll dig.

To everyone else who might feel like you need an apology from ANYONE in your life, let alone Gearhead, whether it be in your day to day life or online, accept apologies when they're real! Life is too short to hold grudges. Religious or not, we all mess up, we all can benefit from the forgiveness people show us, and none of us can turn back the clock. We've got today and we can look to tomorrow, but yesterday is long gone. Leave it behind and plan to kick ass today. (I'm not a preacher, but I feel like I sound like one! Sorry for that!)

From what I've seen of you GH I have no doubt that you didn't intend to offend anyone. Everyone is entitled to their faith. It's one of the most important human rights.

I don't mind your faith. Best thing to do is just not waive it around as after awhile something will come from it. I guess my biggest thing was seeing quotes from the bible in a forum about hiding things from a spouse , along with quotes from the bible in the same sentence as illegal drugs were being discussed. Just because you don't think they are that big of a deal and that they're in the same category as other strange laws , I would be willing to be your local pastor and his flock would strongly disagree. I don't care about what others worship that's the wonderful thing about this country we are free to believe in whatever we believe in. I myself am agnostic but I don't run around belittling others whether the be Episcopalian, catholic , Christian , Jehovah's , Muslim etc etc. I do however believe that the scripture and any of that sort don't really belong in sentences that have to do with breaking the law just because you think its a dumb law, its kind of a double negative so to speak, kind of like saying a prayer to god right before you inject. I respect people who follow a faith and dedicate their life to following it word for word , if they pick and chose and justify right from wrong themselves and make up their mind that things are ok when many of the same faith would disagree that is being a hypocrite and twisting the faith to go along with your life. To each their own tho. I can assure you my feelings are skewed by hormones and im not overly sensitive on the subject , my feelings have always been this way.

Bro i got your back your passionate about jesus sometimes its hard to articulate it without coming across offensive but i see your heart your standing on your faith and to come apologize just shows it ive been there many times myself. At the same time theres no way to really believe something and not offend somone because your going to fight for what you believe cause your faith is real and arent most people here all juiced up maybe we can be overly sensitive cause of hormones....i feel like were a brotherhood here and we should give each other grace were all only human right so props for the apology and for being a brother in christ no worries

You Sir, Are Satan haha..

We all go a little space bound at times and sometimes those things don't transcend these forums.

So sensitive at times with some....others not so much. I'm sure this will blow over. Props on the apology though as it shows great character to admit you may have misspoke or said something that was portrayed negative

I skimmed through that thread last night and I agree with cat. I'm pretty sure it was unintentional and misplaced, your one of the few guys here that when you lay something out its solid advice and definitely try to get people on the right track. Besides pale is a good dude and sure he brushed it off real quick

We are alright bro. I ain't mad at ya. I think you felt maybe backed into a corner or something (even tho you weren't) The religion thing was some sort of shield, at least that is the way I saw it. Whether you realized it or not when you lump several states worth of people into groups of non-believers and such it is going to likely ignite a response.

And Rusty, WTF are you talking about? LOL