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Postby **Shuji** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:25 am

Hey there just thought I should introduce myself since im a newcomer to this forum. Names Ryan and im a 19 (almost 20) year old student going to the Ohio State University. Lesee here, obviously Im into anime. And as far as my beliefs are concerned Im going through a difficult time and am struggling with my faith a bit. Happens to everyone, but college makes it tough. I look forward to talking to some of you guys, and heres to hoping I can make it through ok. Also, Im a very friendly person and PMs are always welcome ^^.

Postby **Tenshi no Ai** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:43 am

Yet another new person today^^ Welcome! And with you're mentioning of ow you're struggling with your faith, the Prayer Room is always open^^

Postby **Shuji** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:45 am

Tenshi no Ai wrote:Yet another new person today^^ Welcome! And with you're mentioning of ow you're struggling with your faith, the Prayer Room is always open^^

Thank you, I think Ill look into that.

Postby **termyt** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:51 am

Welcome aboard, Shuji. I know how you feel. My university days were tough on me, too. It's hard to be a Christian on a large college campus. Your classes and classmates will challenge everything you ever thought was irrefutable truth. Remember, Christianity is not a cold religion written in unchanging stone. Christianity is very much alive and transforming today. Christ Himself does not change, but your faith â€“ and the faith of every Christian youâ€™ve ever met â€“ is not yet perfect and must continue to change and adapt to meet the needs of the world you live in so that you can be the person God desires you to be.

When we hit our teens, we tend to think we have life figured out. We know all the answers; we just need to put them into practice. Our 20â€™s teach us, especially at liberal universities, that we donâ€™t know all we thought we did. The answers we figured out in our teens only bring about more questions. This is one reason a lot of Christians, myself included, struggle through our college years (whether we actually go to college or not).

Itâ€™s OK to question your faith. Itâ€™s OK to wonder about things that you were taught were â€œabsolute.â€

Postby **Shuji** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:58 am

[quote="termyt"]Welcome aboard, Shuji. I know how you feel. My university days were tough on me, too. It's hard to be a Christian on a large college campus. Your classes and classmates will challenge everything you ever thought was irrefutable truth. Remember, Christianity is not a cold religion written in unchanging stone. Christianity is very much alive and transforming today. Christ Himself does not change, but your faith â€“ and the faith of every Christian youâ€™ve ever met â€“ is not yet perfect and must continue to change and adapt to meet the needs of the world you live in so that you can be the person God desires you to be.

When we hit our teens, we tend to think we have life figured out. We know all the answers]

I greatly appreciate your comment. And yes It would be cool to talk to you more. College is a struggle, drinking, and smoking is a major problem, I wish avoiding temptation was easy. Its not, as I often get caught up in these things.

Postby **Yahshua** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:02 am

Welcome to CAA Forums and chat make yourself at home.

Postby **Linksquest** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:03 pm

Hey there Shuji! a.k.a Ryan! :lol:

I hope you have an awesome stay here! ^_^

Postby **Sakura15** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:31 pm

oh ho ho! another Ryan! lol *wonders if MSP will read this thread*

Welcome to CAA! ^-^

Postby **Jingo Jaden** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:33 pm

Hello and welcome to CAA.

Postby **Shuji** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:45 pm

Sakura15 wrote:oh ho ho! another Ryan! lol *wonders if MSP will read this thread*

Welcome to CAA! ^-^

Ah yes, common names = death :bang:

Postby **Sakura15** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:05 pm

Shuji wrote:Ah yes, common names = death

lol well, you're only the second Ryan on here..according to my knowledge.

Postby **Shuji** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:09 pm

*gasp* thats a suprise to me. I had 3 other Ryans on my floor at school, things got very confusing. :lol:

Postby **Sakura15** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:37 pm

haha well, my name is Crystal..and there's about 3 or 4 Crystal's here. I've never had that happen before

Postby **Shuji** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:40 pm

Your right, that does suprise me, Crystal is a name I dont hear too often. Wish I could say the same about mine. :shady:

I like this forum now, I feel unique only ONE other Ryan!

Postby **Sakura15** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:42 pm

Yeah, I thought my name was pretty rare..but I guess not :lol:

hahahah!

Postby **Shuji** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:44 pm

We should totally just trade names. Unfortunatly Id probably be looked down upon for being "Crystal the Dude"

Postby **Sakura15** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:47 pm

ROFL!!! yeaaah..and I'd be looked down on for being a girl named Ryan lol

Postby **Shuji** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:48 pm

I actually know a girl named Ryan. :lol:

Poor girl.

Postby **Sakura15** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:49 pm

Duude!!?! you're serious?? how sad! :lol:

HitomiYuriko · Postby **SP1** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 5:01 pm

Welcome to CAA. There are bunches of folks on here in college presently or who have survived it (moi) that are ready to support and pray with you.

SP1

Postby **TallHobbit86** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:00 am

welcome to CAA, shuji! thanks for bumping in the bump thread! =D

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