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That reminds me

We got to get our Operation Christmas Child boxes ready before next Wednesday. I participate in FGM and Samaritan’s Purse international

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Hope the big guy does ok.
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,


Not a lot of political motivations or money in livestock Wabi.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
I might consider an experimental vaccine on a goat or calf long before I would on my grandchildren. I am begging my daughters not to do that to their children.

I wonder if AIDS made the jump to humans by vaccine.

I’m sorry to hear it, but do we know that what you imply, that his heart inflammation was caused by the vax, is in fact true? I’m not saying it isn’t, but, generally there is too much “correlation means causation” on the ‘Fire.
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
I might consider an experimental vaccine on a goat or calf long before I would on my grandchildren. I am begging my daughters not to do that to their children.

I wonder if AIDS made the jump to humans by vaccine.


Nah. That was from Africans Fuqking Monkeys.
For real.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,


These aren't vaxes. They are experiments.
Franklin is a quack, deceiver and shill just like his father
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
Franklin is a quack, deceiver and shill just like his father



Shouldn't we be praying for a fellow believer in peril?

PTL, amen


mike r
Can’t do that. He has deceived millions, just like his Dad. I’ll let our Creator deal with him, and I’ll sit this one out

You couldn’t be more in error than if you declared, the earth is flat.
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
Franklin is a quack, deceiver and shill just like his father


Pretty big talk. Got a link? Meanwhile, you’re an anonymous guy on a hunting forum...brave.
But the earth IS flat. You familiar with the North Star (aka Polaris)? If the earth is spinning, the solar system is spinning, and the Milky Way Galaxy is spinning, how on earth is the North Star in the same place night after night, year after year, century after centuries? Think about it
Thanks for the astrology lesson dumbfugg.
Lol
His daddy patterned his “ministry” after Charles Finney. I’m not yet convinced that Franklin fell anywhere but right below the tree. He should have kept his personal decision to himself and not tried to make it a part of Christian Conscience. He has opened himself for deserved scrutiny and possibly ridicule.
This^^^
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
Can’t do that. He has deceived millions, just like his Dad. I’ll let our Creator deal with him, and I’ll sit this one out


The Graham ministry will monster car crush your azz, as it sets out to do good things in this world. There’s not a damn thing that you can do to slow it down.
Why is a preacher urging people to do anything that doesn't concern religion?
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
I might consider an experimental vaccine on a goat or calf long before I would on my grandchildren. I am begging my daughters not to do that to their children.

I wonder if AIDS made the jump to humans by vaccine.



I came from JimfromTN giving that Monkey a jab in the ass.......so you could say yes......
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
But the earth IS flat. You familiar with the North Star (aka Polaris)? If the earth is spinning, the solar system is spinning, and the Milky Way Galaxy is spinning, how on earth is the North Star in the same place night after night, year after year, century after centuries? Think about it


Nice, I knew we had to have at least one here!
Originally Posted by George_De_Vries_3rd

You couldn’t be more in error than if you declared, the earth is flat.


Just another worthless Troll.

Both Franklin Graham and his father are fine men.
Billy Graham was one of the finest.
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
But the earth IS flat. You familiar with the North Star (aka Polaris)? If the earth is spinning, the solar system is spinning, and the Milky Way Galaxy is spinning, how on earth is the North Star in the same place night after night, year after year, century after centuries? Think about it


Point of interest the spinning earth and thus the North Pole oscillates on a slow 26,000 year cycle, go back 4,000 years and Polaris was just another star.

https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/north-star-movement/

Blame Newton’s First for the inconvenient lack of precision.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
Richard, what's being touted as a vaccine does not address the virus, only supposed to lessen the effects of it. A world away from vaccinating livestock
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,


You do realize that the covid "vaccines" didn't actually meet the CDC definition of a vaccine, so they changed the definition, right?


Jim and Tammy Faye Baker
Oral Roberts
Joel Osteen
Jerry Falwell
Joseph Smith
Dali Lama
Buddha
Mohammed
Jim Jones

And a bunch of others- - - - - -
Originally Posted by goalie
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,


You do realize that the covid "vaccines" didn't actually meet the CDC definition of a vaccine, so they changed the definition, right?




You do realize you’re talking to Wabi, right?
Originally Posted by Hotrod_Lincoln
Jim and Tammy Faye Baker
Oral Roberts
Joel Osteen
Jerry Falwell
Joseph Smith
Dali Lama
Buddha
Mohammed
Jim Jones

And a bunch of others- - - - - -




Comparing Joel Osteen to the Dalai Lama? Polar opposites.

Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,



So you would give your herd a shot that wasn’t tested and just rushed to market. Okay
Originally Posted by slumlord
That reminds me

We got to get our Operation Christmas Child boxes ready before next Wednesday. I participate in FGM and Samaritan’s Purse international

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/


Flew under the radar there. smirk
Originally Posted by chlinstructor
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
I might consider an experimental vaccine on a goat or calf long before I would on my grandchildren. I am begging my daughters not to do that to their children.

I wonder if AIDS made the jump to humans by vaccine.


Nah. That was from Africans Fuqking Monkeys.
For real.

It certainly could have happened that way. I could believe a Sub-Saharan would have his (or her) way with a chemp.
Originally Posted by viking
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,



So you would give your herd a shot that wasn’t tested and just rushed to market. Okay

Maybe I would for a disease that was 100% fatal like Blackleg. But not for a little virus that clears up on its own 99% of the time. Wouldn't be worth the trouble.
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
I might consider an experimental vaccine on a goat or calf long before I would on my grandchildren. I am begging my daughters not to do that to their children.

I wonder if AIDS made the jump to humans by vaccine.

Nope. I read that some groid in Africa fugged a monkey.

EDIT: I just read 12344mag's reply, which is entirely plausible - maybe even more likely..
Originally Posted by Morewood
Originally Posted by slumlord
That reminds me

We got to get our Operation Christmas Child boxes ready before next Wednesday. I participate in FGM and Samaritan’s Purse international

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/


Flew under the radar there. smirk




Love to see what’s stuffed into the slumlord shoe box….
Originally Posted by jackmountain
Love to see what’s stuffed into the slumlord shoe box….


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Don't normally weigh in on these things but I think Billy Graham was legit, a true Christian, and morally upright.

The only thing I know about Franklin is that he kind of resembles his dad.

Unless Billy Graham ripped you off, personally, or harmed you in some way, there are probably more worthy targets for insults.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,



mRNA treatments are not what you think of as a vaccine. They literally changed the definition of the word in the texts to include these new hands, because they are not vaccines.

China has a vaccine, though.
Originally Posted by 12344mag
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
I might consider an experimental vaccine on a goat or calf long before I would on my grandchildren. I am begging my daughters not to do that to their children.

I wonder if AIDS made the jump to humans by vaccine.



I came from JimfromTN giving that Monkey a jab in the ass.......so you could say yes......


WTF? Lol
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
Can’t do that. He has deceived millions, just like his Dad. I’ll let our Creator deal with him, and I’ll sit this one out


You already chose not to sit this one out with your big mouth. Sounds like you have a big piece of the deceiver in your life.
Originally Posted by Hastings
I could believe a Sub-Saharan would have his (or her) way with a chemp.


Then it made the groid to human jump when those yankee slave ship crews got tired of screwing each other and started diddling the cargo.
Originally Posted by skfullen
Don't normally weigh in on these things but I think Billy Graham was legit, a true Christian, and morally upright.

The only thing I know about Franklin is that he kind of resembles his dad.

Unless Billy Graham ripped you off, personally, or harmed you in some way, there are probably more worthy targets for insults.


I would subscribe to this logic… religiously.
Originally Posted by George_De_Vries_3rd

I’m sorry to hear it, but do we know that what you imply, that his heart inflammation was caused by the vax, is in fact true? I’m not saying it isn’t, but, generally there is too much “correlation means causation” on the ‘Fire.


Make sure you take your “natural causes” booster you CNN Disciple.
Originally Posted by urbaneruralite
mRNA treatments are not what you think of as a vaccine. They literally changed the definition of the word in the texts to include these new hands, because they are not vaccines.
China has a vaccine, though.
The protection offered by their vaccine is waning. Now they’re going forward with mRNA technology.

https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202111/1238684.shtml
Originally Posted by Captain
Originally Posted by skfullen
Don't normally weigh in on these things but I think Billy Graham was legit, a true Christian, and morally upright.

The only thing I know about Franklin is that he kind of resembles his dad.

Unless Billy Graham ripped you off, personally, or harmed you in some way, there are probably more worthy targets for insults.


I would subscribe to this logic… religiously.


Yep.
Originally Posted by xxclaro
Why is a preacher urging people to do anything that doesn't concern religion?

Covid is a religion.
Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye
Discuss.

Hawkeye,

The last time I said that Franklin was wrong about something, I had several friends "defriend" me from my friends list. This isn't even Facebook. LoL.
BTW, I still remained friends to them though.

I'd open up a can of John chapter 8 on Graham if I ever found him in the same church. He should know better than to preach a works based gospel.

HC
Originally Posted by jackmountain
Originally Posted by Morewood
Originally Posted by slumlord
That reminds me

We got to get our Operation Christmas Child boxes ready before next Wednesday. I participate in FGM and Samaritan’s Purse international

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/


Flew under the radar there. smirk




Love to see what’s stuffed into the slumlord shoe box….



I get write-back letters sometimes. Had a kid in Zambia write me back.

school supplies, crayons, coloring books, flip flops, socks, hair berets, combs , hygiene, bar soap, tooth brush kit, dollar store toys per appropriate age. They really love flash lights. Can do some hard candy but food in general is no-go. No conflict toys like army men.

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There is only “one work” that gets you into Heaven
Originally Posted by dassa
Originally Posted by xxclaro
Why is a preacher urging people to do anything that doesn't concern religion?

Covid is a religion.


Nice !
If I was a dick...I’d send em this Garth shît but I’m saving this garbage for the inlaws and inlaw-cousins.

This be like one notch better than Michelle Obama’s book

😃


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Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco
There is only “one work” that gets you into Heaven

Yeah, the work the Lord finished. ✝️
☕ 🙂 👍
Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco
Originally Posted by George_De_Vries_3rd

I’m sorry to hear it, but do we know that what you imply, that his heart inflammation was caused by the vax, is in fact true? I’m not saying it isn’t, but, generally there is too much “correlation means causation” on the ‘Fire.


Make sure you take your “natural causes” booster you CNN Disciple.


That’s a clean miss Johnny, but have a good evening.
Originally Posted by slumlord
If I was a dick...I’d send em this Garth shît but I’m saving this garbage for the inlaws and inlaw-cousins.

This be like one notch better than Michelle Obama’s book

😃


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You truly made the 'has been' singer category when your greatest hits CD reaches Dollar General bargain bin...

Kent
Haha

50 cents.
Not at all. Billy said " There's many ways to get to heaven" That' a straight lie.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,

Humans and cattle are identical.GMAFB !

You can't be completely unaware that these death shots are not vaccines.

Did you get your mRNA shots yet?

Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
Real vaccines have saved millions of lives and prevent some real carnage like that caused by polio. This one isn't real.
I feel badly for anyone who takes the word of Big Pharma,without duly researching the noxious substances which they want to inject into your body.
Originally Posted by riflegunbuilder
Not at all. Billy said " There's many ways to get to heaven" That' a straight lie.

Was that one of his interviews?
I vaguely remember Larry King asking him a couple questions trying to pin him down.

Here's a quote on what Billy said about hell not being literally a place of fire.

https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/15false/Billy_Graham_Lies_About_Hell.mp4
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco
There is only “one work” that gets you into Heaven

Yeah, the work the Lord finished. ✝️
☕ 🙂 👍


Not what the Bible says

https://biblehub.com/john/6-29.htm
Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by JohnnyLoco
There is only “one work” that gets you into Heaven

Yeah, the work the Lord finished. ✝️
☕ 🙂 👍


Not what the Bible says

https://biblehub.com/john/6-29.htm

That's the first verse that came to my mind when you first made the response to my comment. I decided to keep it simple by referring to Christ's finished word of redemption on the cross. From reading your other statements, don't you believe that He did the hard part, taking the punishment we all deserve?
That would leave us with a free salvation of no works on our part, wouldn't it?
Originally Posted by riflegunbuilder
Not at all. Billy said " There's many ways to get to heaven" That' a straight lie.



https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/15false/Billy_Graham_Is_Burning_In_Hell.mp4

I think that this preacher has enough of his transcripts to prove your point. Of course I believe that, contrary to either of the Grahams, that salvation is by grace alone through faith in Christ alone. They teach a multiple works false gospel. I didn't always know this as I didn't follow them, but did go back and listen to their Sermons. I didn't want to come to any conclusions based on the opinions of someone I don't even know. It saddens me since I have known many who used to follow Billy and were not aware of this.

I just want to know why god did this to Franklin?

Originally Posted by Cariboujack
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
Can’t do that. He has deceived millions, just like his Dad. I’ll let our Creator deal with him, and I’ll sit this one out


You already chose not to sit this one out with your big mouth. Sounds like you have a big piece of the deceiver in your life.


Well, he is friends with Crappy Hamper.
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Cariboujack
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
Can’t do that. He has deceived millions, just like his Dad. I’ll let our Creator deal with him, and I’ll sit this one out


You already chose not to sit this one out with your big mouth. Sounds like you have a big piece of the deceiver in your life.


Well, he is friends with Crappy Hamper.


Is this where you wanna be when Jesus comes back? Making fun of little ole Happy Camper?
Originally Posted by ironbender
I just ant to know why god did this to Franklin?




Engrish please?
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Cariboujack
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
Can’t do that. He has deceived millions, just like his Dad. I’ll let our Creator deal with him, and I’ll sit this one out


You already chose not to sit this one out with your big mouth. Sounds like you have a big piece of the deceiver in your life.


Well, he is friends with Crappy Hamper.


Is this where you wanna be when Jesus comes back? Making fun of little ole Happy Camper?


In the front of the line. 👍👍 grin

I did notice the Crappy's back after his six day posting hiatus, while signing in to lurk every day. Wanted to see if he was missed I guess.
I'll bet he was dissapointed.
Originally Posted by stevelyn
Originally Posted by ironbender
I just want to know why god did this to Franklin?


Engrish please?

Better?
😁
Originally Posted by slumlord
That reminds me

We got to get our Operation Christmas Child boxes ready before next Wednesday. I participate in FGM and Samaritan’s Purse international

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Hope the big guy does ok.
God bless you Slum.

The Big Guy is ok. The F Graham pedophile, not so much.
Originally Posted by 12344mag
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
I might consider an experimental vaccine on a goat or calf long before I would on my grandchildren. I am begging my daughters not to do that to their children.

I wonder if AIDS made the jump to humans by vaccine.



I came from JimfromTN giving that Monkey a jab in the ass.......so you could say yes......


So...you're saying JimfromTN is your dad?
Originally Posted by xxclaro
Why is a preacher urging people to do anything that doesn't concern religion?


Holy Crap... what a succinct brilliant statement.

Send that to the pope...

Like the NAPA auto parts guy telling me what type of heart bypass surgery to get for my dad.
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This is worth reading. I suspect it was due to the vaccine. You have to wonder how many people are quiet about their vaccine side effects because they don't want people to know they made the wrong choice.

https://www.myocarditisfoundation.org/potential-causes-of-pericarditis/
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,

Wabigoon, You are correct many vaccines work. I have had many vaccines. I recently got my shingles vaccine.

These vaccines are biologically different. That is the point. The technology is radically different. If you have been reading any threads you know that is true.
Originally Posted by George_De_Vries_3rd

I’m sorry to hear it, but do we know that what you imply, that his heart inflammation was caused by the vax, is in fact true? I’m not saying it isn’t, but, generally there is too much “correlation means causation” on the ‘Fire.

Read this. Just a few chapters.
https://www.myocarditisfoundation.org/potential-causes-of-pericarditis/

Most likely something irritated or attacked the pericardium. We don't know the details of his case but it is reasonable to believe the vaccine caused the issue.
Originally Posted by chlinstructor
Originally Posted by George_De_Vries_3rd

You couldn’t be more in error than if you declared, the earth is flat.


Just another worthless Troll.

Both Franklin Graham and his father are fine men.
Billy Graham was one of the finest.

I too believe they were/are Christian men. I did not agree with every thing theyu said, but I believe they were/are Christian men.
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Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by slumlord
If I was a dick...I’d send em this Garth shît but I’m saving this garbage for the inlaws and inlaw-cousins.

This be like one notch better than Michelle Obama’s book

😃


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You truly made the 'has been' singer category when your greatest hits CD reaches Dollar General bargain bin...

Kent


Looking back.... on the memory of.....

Now the poor schmuck has nothing left but his millions.
Originally Posted by slumlord
That reminds me

We got to get our Operation Christmas Child boxes ready before next Wednesday. I participate in FGM and Samaritan’s Purse international

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Hope the big guy does ok.


I'am loading up 80 boxes and heading up to Charlotte with them this morning.
Don't know anything about Franklin... having known many minister's kids, most weren't angels, and seldom live up to their father's legacy... but maybe he has.

Anyway Billy has a legacy, he brought the story of Christ to millions, I truly feel he was led by the Holy Spirit. Yet he was a man and all men are unperfect.

It's the exact way I feel about Paul. Of course I will be attacked for saying this about Paul... Paul brought Jesus to the masses, he did a good job as an unperfect man, he was led by the Holy Spirit. But his words are his, not God's, same as Billy Graham.

Kent
Originally Posted by slumlord
That reminds me

We got to get our Operation Christmas Child boxes ready before next Wednesday. I participate in FGM and Samaritan’s Purse international

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Hope the big guy does ok.


Way cool 😎😎😎😎

But just don’t go thinking all them good works are gonna earn ya the price of admission 🙂
Originally Posted by krp
Don't know anything about Franklin... having known many minister's kids, most weren't angels, and seldom live up to their father's legacy... but maybe he has.

Anyway Billy has a legacy, he brought the story of Christ to millions, I truly feel he was led by the Holy Spirit. Yet he was a man and all men are unperfect.

It's the exact way I feel about Paul. Of course I will be attacked for saying this about Paul... Paul brought Jesus to the masses, he did a good job as an unperfect man, he was led by the Holy Spirit. But his words are his, not God's, same as Billy Graham.

Kent

What about Peter?
Good works like helping your fellow man is a natural byproduct of following Christ, it can't be taught or forced, it just is.

Kent
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Don't know anything about Franklin... having known many minister's kids, most weren't angels, and seldom live up to their father's legacy... but maybe he has.

Anyway Billy has a legacy, he brought the story of Christ to millions, I truly feel he was led by the Holy Spirit. Yet he was a man and all men are unperfect.

It's the exact way I feel about Paul. Of course I will be attacked for saying this about Paul... Paul brought Jesus to the masses, he did a good job as an unperfect man, he was led by the Holy Spirit. But his words are his, not God's, same as Billy Graham.

Kent

What about Peter?


What about Peter?

Except he wasn't perfect either, will probably relate to your inquiry.

Kent
Apparently Billy Graham modeled his ministry after that of Charles Finney who was the primary figure in the Revivalist movement.

Charles Finney denied original sin, denied the substitutionary work of Christ and taught a governmental faith of works. Had the American church convened to consider his teachings (as it should have) he would have been rightly labeled a heretic and his teachings heretical.

Since Finney became influential pretty much any movement in America that is supposed to be Christian is influenced by this man and his teachings.

Make up your own mind about Billy Graham but this influence can’t be denied. It is a fact of history.
Nobody's got it right, not Billy, not Paul, not Joseph Smith, not Mother Terisa, not the Pope... not me... God didn't expect for us to get it right 100% in this world... and that's Jesus's life lesson... it's very simple.

Kent
I’d make my bet that God didn’t intend for anyone to get it THAT wrong.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,


What the hell does that have to do with this unproven mRNA vaccine
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Originally Posted by ironbender
Originally Posted by stevelyn
Originally Posted by ironbender
I just want to know why god did this to Franklin?


Engrish please?

Better?
😁



Yes. I couldn't decipher it.
I'm not asking this in an accusing way or to cast F.G. in a bad light but does anyone know if he did as Steve Hornady and require his people to be vaccinated? He employs quite a few people. Just asking, not saying.
Bad things happen to good people.
But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.
Originally Posted by jwp475
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,


What the hell does that have to do with this unproven mRNA vaccine



yes, if you are equating old school vaccines with this new mRNA test gene-therapy, I'm going to have to call you an idiot. Wake up.

Another death in my community last week, 53 yr old male, got the JNJ shot one day, dead the next. All these spiked proteins react to some peoples system and cause blood clots and heart attacks.
Originally Posted by krp
Good works like helping your fellow man is a natural byproduct of following Christ, it can't be taught or forced, it just is.

Kent


Brother Kent;
Top of the morning to you my cyber friend and brother, I hope it's a good day for you folks down in your area and all in your wonderful family are doing okay.

Way, way back when, Billy Graham came to Vancouver for a crusade and of course the local TV station sent some keener reporter down to interview him and possibly find some fatal flaw to expose.

As I recall, Billy Graham and about 6 other folks went down to a local grocery store, picked up a van load of groceries, went to a local food bank and then Billy Graham spent at least an hour talking to the folks there - both the ones working and the folks coming to receive the food.

The reporter more or less quietly said they were pretty moved by the whole experience.

I've read Franklin Graham's book back when too, might still have it in fact. When the girls were little we got involved supporting Samaritan's Purse, especially Operation Christmas Child and we still do. I'm not sure that the girls don't too now that I think about it.

Anyways, a little town two valleys over had a catastrophic flood a couple springs ago Kent and naturally the part of town containing a mobile home park which was build on a flood plain got savaged. Funny how any natural disaster seems to hit the mobile home parks, you know?

Before any Canadian government whatever was in helping and before the Canadian Red Cross - there were boots on the ground from Samaritan's Purse helping folks there. They were helping with clean up, food, whatever they could.

Again the local news station out of Kelowna came away impressed.

That's all I know about that Brother Kent, which admittedly isn't much.

As you said, we're all human and most days I'm "extremely human" and struggle to keep my own life between the ditches. Some of my fellow humans do a much better job assisting other fellow humans than I do, that much I'm sure of Kent.

I'll add Franklin Graham to the list of folks I pray for daily for sure.

All the very best to you all as we head into cooler and much shorter days.

Dwayne
Originally Posted by slumlord
That reminds me

We got to get our Operation Christmas Child boxes ready before next Wednesday. I participate in FGM and Samaritan’s Purse international

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Hope the big guy does ok.



Good on you, slumlord. Best post yet.
Originally Posted by Birdwatcher
Originally Posted by slumlord
That reminds me

We got to get our Operation Christmas Child boxes ready before next Wednesday. I participate in FGM and Samaritan’s Purse international

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Hope the big guy does ok.


Way cool 😎😎😎😎

But just don’t go thinking all them good works are gonna earn ya the price of admission 🙂


I dont follow good works philosophy. I made a commitment with I was 18 yrs old. I am sanctified and justified and one of the elect. I have security of the believer as well.

I do the boxes and have done them for almost 20 years. I think it’s a great think to bring a little bit of happiness to some dirt poor kid who lives in a miserable shîthole.

Our church buys the boxes and for $5 you can pour all types of needs in it. When school starts every year, they put those spiral notebooks on sale for like .25 cents and same on those crayons. Big time loss leaders.

Instead of filling the school bus outside for entitlement ghetto rats in the walmart parking lot. I send my stuff around the world

Most my upstairs bonus room, I have bins with stored up and organized with all that type stuff. Keep an eye out all during the year for things that might make a cool addition to the box.
Originally Posted by slumlord
Originally Posted by Birdwatcher
Originally Posted by slumlord
That reminds me

We got to get our Operation Christmas Child boxes ready before next Wednesday. I participate in FGM and Samaritan’s Purse international

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Hope the big guy does ok.


Way cool 😎😎😎😎

But just don’t go thinking all them good works are gonna earn ya the price of admission 🙂


I dont follow good works philosophy. I made a commitment with I was 18 yrs old. I am sanctified and justified and one of the elect. I have security of the believer as well.

I do the boxes and have done them for almost 20 years. I think it’s a great think to bring a little bit of happiness to some dirt poor kid who lives in a miserable shîthole.

Our church buys the boxes and for $5 you can pour all types of needs in it. When school starts every year, they put those spiral notebooks on sale for like .25 cents and same on those crayons. Big time loss leaders.

Instead of filling the school bus outside for entitlement ghetto rats in the walmart parking lot. I send my stuff around the world




slumlord;
Top of the morning to you sir.

Good man and good post.

I'm with you on spreading some happiness if we're able to. Why not, right?

Good luck on your hunting and all the best.

Dwayne
Karma is a bitch
Originally Posted by slumlord
Originally Posted by Birdwatcher
Originally Posted by slumlord
That reminds me

We got to get our Operation Christmas Child boxes ready before next Wednesday. I participate in FGM and Samaritan’s Purse international

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Hope the big guy does ok.


Way cool 😎😎😎😎

But just don’t go thinking all them good works are gonna earn ya the price of admission 🙂


I dont follow good works philosophy. I made a commitment with I was 18 yrs old. I am sanctified and justified and one of the elect. I have security of the believer as well.

I do the boxes and have done them for almost 20 years. I think it’s a great think to bring a little bit of happiness to some dirt poor kid who lives in a miserable shîthole.

Our church buys the boxes and for $5 you can pour all types of needs in it. When school starts every year, they put those spiral notebooks on sale for like .25 cents and same on those crayons. Big time loss leaders.

Instead of filling the school bus outside for entitlement ghetto rats in the walmart parking lot. I send my stuff around the world

Most my upstairs bonus room, I have bins with stored up and organized with all that type stuff. Keep an eye out all during the year for things that might make a cool addition to the box.


We sent 300 boxes the other day. Our congregation is about 50 on a good day. The sending gets bigger every year, I think we started about 8 years ago.
Good on ya Slum!
We do maybe 4-5 annually, and then pick a kid from Sevier Co. Salvation Army Angel Tree.

It's not enough though.
The heart condition developed years ago. Sorry sheep.
I haven't gone thru all the responses yet so I hope I am the first.
Show us on the doll where the bad man touched you.

You are an idiot. Billy Graham was a great man and I do not see anything sinister about his Son.
But I do agree he should have kept his mouth shut about the Vax.

Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
Can’t do that. He has deceived millions, just like his Dad. I’ll let our Creator deal with him, and I’ll sit this one out
I would think there is a tremendously huge difference in Slumlords gifts and Billy Franken's gifts.
I would venture to say that Slumlords cash he spent on gifts came from his own pocket and not from the pockets of fleeced sheep.
Originally Posted by krp
Good works like helping your fellow man is a natural byproduct of following Christ, it can't be taught or forced, it just is.
Yep.

When our faith goes no further than private internal devotion, we’re missing out on the essence of Christianity. It’s good and it’s important, but it’s not enough.

What are you most grateful for…? Is it God’s sinless perfection…? Or is it God’s sacrificial intervention…?

It’s not when we hear that Jesus is perfect that something rises up on the inside of us. What makes something rise up on the inside of us is when we hear that perfect God sent His perfect son into our mess for our benefit.

That’s the Gospel.

It’s “as you do unto others you do unto Me.” That’s the essence of Christianity. What if THAT had been the posture of the church for the last 1700 years…?
Salvation through Jesus Christ.
Originally Posted by slumlord
Originally Posted by Birdwatcher
Originally Posted by slumlord
That reminds me

We got to get our Operation Christmas Child boxes ready before next Wednesday. I participate in FGM and Samaritan’s Purse international

https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Hope the big guy does ok.


Way cool 😎😎😎😎

But just don’t go thinking all them good works are gonna earn ya the price of admission 🙂


I dont follow good works philosophy. I made a commitment with I was 18 yrs old. I am sanctified and justified and one of the elect. I have security of the believer as well.

I do the boxes and have done them for almost 20 years. I think it’s a great think to bring a little bit of happiness to some dirt poor kid who lives in a miserable shîthole.

Our church buys the boxes and for $5 you can pour all types of needs in it. When school starts every year, they put those spiral notebooks on sale for like .25 cents and same on those crayons. Big time loss leaders.

Instead of filling the school bus outside for entitlement ghetto rats in the walmart parking lot. I send my stuff around the world

Most my upstairs bonus room, I have bins with stored up and organized with all that type stuff. Keep an eye out all during the year for things that might make a cool addition to the box.


Good on you Slum !!!
He lets Ren play with the crayons on occasion too
The CF theologians and epidemiologists debating the relative merits of preachers and medicine on the same thread is pretty cool.

happy camper vs. johnny loco is epic.

Learning the True Path to heaven continues to be confusing and amusing.

#praisethelordandpassthemonkeyphugginvaccine


mike r
Originally Posted by lvmiker
Learning the True Path to heaven continues to be confusing and amusing.
Hi lvmiker. Hope all is good out there with y’all.

The conclusive path to heaven, to me, is really very simple…and it’s based on the goodness of God and the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
Salvation through Jesus Christ.

God Bless!
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,

I guess that makes sense if you consider yourself the government's livestock.
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by lvmiker
Learning the True Path to heaven continues to be confusing and amusing.
Hi lvmiker. Hope all is good out there with y’all.

The conclusive path to heaven, to me, is really very simple…and it’s based on the goodness of God and the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.



All is well, thank you. Your faith and tolerance are admirable.


mike r
Originally Posted by lvmiker
The CF theologians and epidemiologists debating the relative merits of preachers and medicine on the same thread is pretty cool.

happy camper vs. johnny loco is epic.

Learning the True Path to heaven continues to be confusing and amusing.

#praisethelordandpassthemonkeyphugginvaccine


mike r

Flat earther is going to be pissed you left him out.
Franklin Graham Comments on Biden Election

I don't agree with everything the guy says or does, but he's not afraid to take a stand for what he believes.

FG quote...
Quote


“The American dream ended. The first term of Joe Biden has been the final nail in the coffin for the legacy of the white Christian males who discovered, explored, pioneered, settled and developed the greatest republic in the history of mankind.

A coalition of blacks, Latinos, feminists, gays, government workers, union members, environmental extremists, the media, Hollywood , uninformed young people, the “forever needy,” the chronically unemployed that do not want to work , illegal aliens and other “fellow travelers” have ended………Norman Rockwell’s America.

You will never again out-vote these people. It will take individual acts of defiance and massive displays of civil disobedience to get back the rights we have allowed them to take away. It will take zealots, not shy moderates, not reach-across-the-aisle RINOs (Republicans In Name Only) to right this ship and restore our beloved country to its former status.

People like me are completely politically irrelevant, and I will probably never again be able to legally comment on or concern myself with the aforementioned coalition which has surrendered our culture, our heritage and our traditions without a shot being fired.

The Cocker spaniel is off the front porch, the pit bull is in the back yard, the American Constitution has been replaced with Saul Alinsky’s “Rules for Radicals” and the likes of Chicago shyster David Axelrod along with international socialist George Soros have been pulling the strings on their beige puppet and have brought us Act 2 of the New World Order.

The curtain will come down but the damage has been done, the story has been told.

Those who come after us will once again have to risk their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to bring back the Republic that this generation has timidly frittered away due to white guilt and political correctness.”
The more I read about young Graham, the more i like him.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,


Wabi, this isnt 1960. Back then, laws restricted Big Pharma from making billions off vaccines.

Polio and dpt and pertussis etc vaccines still work. They were worked on for years in testing before being cleared. In the 90s laws were changed.

Now Big Pharma and the deep state have control of the AMA, CDC, WHO and FDA. GET A FREAKING CLUE. THIS IS NOT YOUR DADS BIG PHARMA.

Honepotting and coercion and threats used by the Cabal and CCP work. Thats how they effect fraud in our elections.

You freaking think the vaxes for covid were tested for more than a month?

Ok, explain this. MSM news all in Sept was that COVID-19 cases were UP 300% from Sept 2020.
How could that be as 200 million Americans were double vaxed already?

Can you not add?

GOD said to look at the fruit the tree produces before partaking. What good fruit has Biden or Faukki produced.
Who is your god? Bitme, Faukki, the MSM, CDC who gets $4.6 billion a year from Big Pharma, .Gov?

Can you not remember Lancet having to retract the BS they intentionally printed about Hydroxychloroquine.?
Trump said a month ago he has learned Pfizer controls the CDC.
Flynn said 3 weeks ago the vaxes are not good.

GOD said the vipers venom wont harm you. HE was talking about your salvation. HE didnt say tge vioers venom wouldnt end your life on earth.

Why does WH staff, Congress and their staff and employees of Pfizer, Moderna and J an J not have the vax mandate?

Why do they want to force the kids to get it?

Why do they lie and say kids with a corona virus cold say tgey have COVID-19 when they test positive with the PCR test which cant distinguish the difference?
Well RC, it's too late now?
Originally Posted by BC30cal
Originally Posted by krp
Good works like helping your fellow man is a natural byproduct of following Christ, it can't be taught or forced, it just is.

Kent


Brother Kent;
Top of the morning to you my cyber friend and brother, I hope it's a good day for you folks down in your area and all in your wonderful family are doing okay.

Way, way back when, Billy Graham came to Vancouver for a crusade and of course the local TV station sent some keener reporter down to interview him and possibly find some fatal flaw to expose.

As I recall, Billy Graham and about 6 other folks went down to a local grocery store, picked up a van load of groceries, went to a local food bank and then Billy Graham spent at least an hour talking to the folks there - both the ones working and the folks coming to receive the food.

The reporter more or less quietly said they were pretty moved by the whole experience.

I've read Franklin Graham's book back when too, might still have it in fact. When the girls were little we got involved supporting Samaritan's Purse, especially Operation Christmas Child and we still do. I'm not sure that the girls don't too now that I think about it.

Anyways, a little town two valleys over had a catastrophic flood a couple springs ago Kent and naturally the part of town containing a mobile home park which was build on a flood plain got savaged. Funny how any natural disaster seems to hit the mobile home parks, you know?

Before any Canadian government whatever was in helping and before the Canadian Red Cross - there were boots on the ground from Samaritan's Purse helping folks there. They were helping with clean up, food, whatever they could.

Again the local news station out of Kelowna came away impressed.

That's all I know about that Brother Kent, which admittedly isn't much.

As you said, we're all human and most days I'm "extremely human" and struggle to keep my own life between the ditches. Some of my fellow humans do a much better job assisting other fellow humans than I do, that much I'm sure of Kent.

I'll add Franklin Graham to the list of folks I pray for daily for sure.

All the very best to you all as we head into cooler and much shorter days.

Dwayne


Thank you Dwayne, it's tolerable here and just getting into the weather that makes Az the great state it is.

As a young man I attended 2 Billy Graham revivals, in stadiums packed to the top. My experience with him is those few hours and he was impressive, I respected his commitment and feel he was sincere in his belief in Christ and his hope for mankind.

Anyway, I know you are a good man and Christ follower. May you and your family share many great times and get through the tough times.

Good to hear from you brother.

Kent
Originally Posted by wabigoon
Well RC, it's too late now?


Maybe not. Take 1200 mg a day of NAC, Glutamine and White Pine tea to detox.

Maybe every vial of vax isnt poisoned. Maybe they planned to let some say, as you, that they are doing well, to convince others to take it, while planning to get you with a booster later.

If they can make effective vaxes for mutating Covid, why cant the make effective vaxes for mutating Hiv?

The vaxes reduce your immunity.

Take low dose Hydroxychloroquine or Ivermectin or Quercitin, Zinc Sulfate, 4000 C, 10,000 IU of D, selinium, etc to prevent future viral infections.

I posted the video of Gates saying a year ago that this Covid wasnt bad but the next one will get everybodys attention.
Did anyone hear on the Buck and Clay radio show yesterday whether they were referring to a specific western european country or all of western europe reporting 73% of those now dying of COVID-19 disease are FULLY VAXED.
Luckily myself and Billy Graham and everyone else are only judged by God and not by self appointed 'christians' here...

Kent
Originally Posted by chlinstructor
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
I might consider an experimental vaccine on a goat or calf long before I would on my grandchildren. I am begging my daughters not to do that to their children.

I wonder if AIDS made the jump to humans by vaccine.


Nah. That was from Africans Fuqking Monkeys.
For real.


Rong. Wasnt it Africans fughking fughking african monkeys.
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So, what do believers think about what his dad, Billy says at the 50 second mark?

https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/1...cement_Billy_Graham_Is_Still_In_Hell.mp4
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Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
So, what do believers think about what his dad, Billy says at the 50 second mark?

https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/1...cement_Billy_Graham_Is_Still_In_Hell.mp4


He's exactly right.

What source is that, that's twice you put up a link that has... Billy Graham is still in hell... you make this up or just support it?

Kent
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by riflegunbuilder
Not at all. Billy said " There's many ways to get to heaven" That' a straight lie.

Was that one of his interviews?
I vaguely remember Larry King asking him a couple questions trying to pin him down.

Here's a quote on what Billy said about hell not being literally a place of fire.

https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/15false/Billy_Graham_Lies_About_Hell.mp4

You are wrong ken. I responded with a different link to rifle builder.

I see that you hold to a Universalist view of salvation: that Muslims, atheists, Mormans and Buddhists go to heaven.
That must be comforting, but it's not what God's Word says.

Jesus said, "I am the way, the Truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father, but by me."

Did you know that He also said that religious people like Billy and Franklin Graham were lost and on their way to a literal hell.

You may wonder why someone who starts an endeavor to encourage many of us to fill shoe boxes with age appropriate toys and school supplies for the less privileged would go to hell?
Geeze....not Mormons either?


Just Baptists.
It's cool big James.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by riflegunbuilder
Not at all. Billy said " There's many ways to get to heaven" That' a straight lie.



https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/15false/Billy_Graham_Is_Burning_In_Hell.mp4

I think that this preacher has enough of his transcripts to prove your point. Of course I believe that, contrary to either of the Grahams, that salvation is by grace alone through faith in Christ alone. They teach a multiple works false gospel. I didn't always know this as I didn't follow them, but did go back and listen to their Sermons. I didn't want to come to any conclusions based on the opinions of someone I don't even know. It saddens me since I have known many who used to follow Billy and were not aware of this.



So it's Billy Graham is burning in hell...

Do you support the judgment of salvation by anyone other than God?

Kent
The reason that Billy and Franklin Graham Cracker are not good people is this: They promote “easy-believeism”, which is a lie and is not in the Bible.

Just “believe in Jesus”, just “accept him into your heart”, just “make a decision”, just “confess your sins”, etc.. WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP!

I’m not intentionally trying to offend anyone, because I used to trust in that garbage 30 years ago. However, you religious people that trust in your pastor, church, or “religious service” need to wake up and find out what our Creator really says in the Scriptures!
Got news for you: lots of non-religious people that live a good life will be in heaven. MANY religious, self-righteousness hypocrites won’t be there
Are you Happy Campers butt boy/sock puppet?
Lol
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
Geeze....not Mormons either?


Just Baptists.



No, being Baptist doesn't get anyone to heaven any more than Unitarian Universalist.
There's too many Baptists that heard big name preachers say things like, "turn from your sins, give your life to Christ, promise to do such and such, make a commitment..."
None of those things save. Why?
It's because they are things called"good" works.

Ephesians 2:8,9
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast."

The Bible places good works of man in conflict with the undeserved kindness offered by God as His FREE Gift to "whosoever believes" the gospel. You've read Wabigoons posts of John 3:16 before. Here's another Bible passage that explains the same, from the book of Acts.

"Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house."
Don't make me get my gas meter Happy.
Originally Posted by Raferman
Are you Happy Campers butt boy/sock puppet?
Lol


That was a dumb comment. HC and I disagree about what I just wrote about. How many drinks u had tonight, dum azz? Can you read or comprehend what someone writes? Or do you simply have a knee-jerk, infantile emotional reaction and response to ridicule subjects that your Neanderthal IQ can’t grasp?

Quit while you are behind dummy
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by riflegunbuilder
Not at all. Billy said " There's many ways to get to heaven" That' a straight lie.



https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/15false/Billy_Graham_Is_Burning_In_Hell.mp4

I think that this preacher has enough of his transcripts to prove your point. Of course I believe that, contrary to either of the Grahams, that salvation is by grace alone through faith in Christ alone. They teach a multiple works false gospel. I didn't always know this as I didn't follow them, but did go back and listen to their Sermons. I didn't want to come to any conclusions based on the opinions of someone I don't even know. It saddens me since I have known many who used to follow Billy and were not aware of this.


To recap this, I don't think that those of us who listened to some Sermons from these men are lost. There's much truth in their Sermons , including the gospel. The problem is that they added to the gospel here and there. Most of the time, I noticed it was in the very end at the point they call the " invitation" and prayer to be saved. That's when subtle works were added. It's easy to miss if you aren't listening very closely. I already mentioned what those works are they told people must do to be saved in a previous post.
However, IF you or anyone has decided to give up on trusting your works and instead places faith in the Real Savior, He gave His promises throughout the Bible. ie.

"If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.
He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son."

I John 5:9...

That verse is one of many reasons that we should not believe someone because of their celebrity status as a preacher, likability, or any reason other than this saith the Word of God.
You got pretty jazzed off that comment so you must be his butt boy.
Is Happy hurting you?
Originally Posted by Raferman


**You are ignoring this loser**




"A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh."
Listen Up Laughable-“man”, you are way out of your intellectual depth if you want to take me on, and it’s obvious to anyone that reads your childish posts!
My advice? Go to your local Kindergarten Playground tomorrow and insult and bully some 4-5 year old kids till you make them cry. Perhaps you will get your fix.
OK, after stooping to your level and talking to you, I want a shower
Chill out men.
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,


These aren't vaxes. They are experiments.

True that.
This is a tough place.[Linked Image from static.rogerebert.com]
Originally Posted by Raferman
Don't make me get my gas meter Happy.

LMAO grin laugh laugh
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
Listen Up Laughable-“man”, you are way out of your intellectual depth if you want to take me on, and it’s obvious to anyone that reads your childish posts!
My advice? Go to your local Kindergarten Playground tomorrow and insult and bully some 4-5 year old kids till you make them cry. Perhaps you will get your fix.
OK, after stooping to your level and talking to you, I want a shower



You reprobates better listen to hc and r4l. They control the portals of heaven.

#godsgatekeepers

ptl, amen


mike r
Happy camper has me on ignore.
Noooo!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by wabigoon

Crappy Hamper says all the people in that video are going to Hell Wabi.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
Chill out men.


Yes; I must bend over and take juvenile insults that were unwarranted and inflammatory? I think not. You should be conversing with Laughable-man, not me or HC.
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
The reason that Billy and Franklin Graham Cracker are not good people is this: They promote “easy-believeism”, which is a lie and is not in the Bible.

Just “believe in Jesus”, just “accept him into your heart”, just “make a decision”, just “confess your sins”, etc.. WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP!

I’m not intentionally trying to offend anyone, because I used to trust in that garbage 30 years ago. However, you religious people that trust in your pastor, church, or “religious service” need to wake up and find out what our Creator really says in the Scriptures!
Got news for you: lots of non-religious people that live a good life will be in heaven. MANY religious, self-righteousness hypocrites won’t be there

Ruger,

I don't think salvation on the part of the sinner is easy or hard.
Jesus clearly did the hard part by offering Himself to experience all of the torments necessary to appease the justice of His Righteous Father. Wouldn't you agree that This was in our place. The gift of life was already purchased by Him.
When I read the theme of the gospel of John, it says

"And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.". 20:30...

Does this contradict what He told the Pharisee Nicodemus in chapter 3?
Bending over. Sound about right.
Lol
#sodomy
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by George_De_Vries_3rd

I’m sorry to hear it, but do we know that what you imply, that his heart inflammation was caused by the vax, is in fact true? I’m not saying it isn’t, but, generally there is too much “correlation means causation” on the ‘Fire.

Read this. Just a few chapters.
https://www.myocarditisfoundation.org/potential-causes-of-pericarditis/

Most likely something irritated or attacked the pericardium. We don't know the details of his case but it is reasonable to believe the vaccine caused the issue.


Thanks OH. It’s not that I don’t believe that the vax caused it because it’s known as causing derangement of the vascular endothelium, enabling thrombosis.

Of course, blood clots — strokes, etc — can occur from causes other than the vax also. That was my point.
Are you retarded?
Can you look at a post header and and see who is being addressed?
Wabi was speaking in general and specifically to TRH, the OP.
It's not all about you cupcake.
If not love, respect one another.
Can't tell these zealots schit.
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
Originally Posted by wabigoon
Chill out men.


Yes; I must bend over and take juvenile insults that were unwarranted and inflammatory? I think not. You should be conversing with Laughable-man, not me or HC.



You two head injury types seems to be drawn together.
One love Wabi.
I'm plumb tuccerd out, good night good folks.
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
But the earth IS flat. You familiar with the North Star (aka Polaris)? If the earth is spinning, the solar system is spinning, and the Milky Way Galaxy is spinning, how on earth is the North Star in the same place night after night, year after year, century after centuries? Think about it


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🦫
Dizzamn cuz.
Originally Posted by Raferman
Can't tell these zealots schit.


Ain’t no “zealot” here, Laughable-man! Course you are too stoned/intellectually impaired to comprehend what I previously wrote, so I will try my best to break it down for you in rudimentary grammar that you MIGHT be able to understand.

I don’t claim to be a Christian

I don’t go to church

I reject the teachings of the churches

I severely dislike the teachers/preachers and their hypocrisy and “holier than thou” attitudes

I don’t agree with HC, and many others on the CF that buy into “mainstream religion”. I call them out on things I know are not true

That being said, I don’t tolerate overgrown juveniles ridiculing others because they think they are an easy target, and they can get their rocks off with no impunity (might wanna look that word up Laughable-man). No charge for the free vocabulary lesson; my pleasure!
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by riflegunbuilder
Not at all. Billy said " There's many ways to get to heaven" That' a straight lie.



https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/15false/Billy_Graham_Is_Burning_In_Hell.mp4

I think that this preacher has enough of his transcripts to prove your point. Of course I believe that, contrary to either of the Grahams, that salvation is by grace alone through faith in Christ alone. They teach a multiple works false gospel. I didn't always know this as I didn't follow them, but did go back and listen to their Sermons. I didn't want to come to any conclusions based on the opinions of someone I don't even know. It saddens me since I have known many who used to follow Billy and were not aware of this.


To recap this, I don't think that those of us who listened to some Sermons from these men are lost. There's much truth in their Sermons , including the gospel. The problem is that they added to the gospel here and there. Most of the time, I noticed it was in the very end at the point they call the " invitation" and prayer to be saved. That's when subtle works were added. It's easy to miss if you aren't listening very closely. I already mentioned what those works are they told people must do to be saved in a previous post.
However, IF you or anyone has decided to give up on trusting your works and instead places faith in the Real Savior, He gave His promises throughout the Bible. ie.

"If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son.
He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son."

I John 5:9...

That verse is one of many reasons that we should not believe someone because of their celebrity status as a preacher, likability, or any reason other than this saith the Word of God.


So you are supporting the accusation that Billy Graham is in hell?

Kent
"Judge not", especially if you are cognitively grossly impaired.
I support the Bible truth that,

"But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.
For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ."

Is that clear enough?
Ya it's clear, you justify it through Paul what Jesus absolutely forbid and the most offending thing to God.

Kent
I wonder if Crappy Hamper is ever lonely in his very small and shrinking congregation?
Even Ruger4Life seems to have jumped the Crappy wagon.

Originally Posted by oldtrapper
"Judge not", especially if you are cognitively grossly impaired.


Outstanding advice; can’t go wrong with this
Originally Posted by krp
Ya it's clear, you justify it through Paul what Jesus absolutely forbid and the most offending thing to God.

Kent

So you don't believe half of the New Testament books either?
Oh. ..
You, NaVelGayser and other gospel deniers should get together and start your own cult. He's looking for a feeling of acceptance from what he just said.
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I wonder if Crappy Hamper is ever lonely in his very small and shrinking congregation?
Even Ruger4Life seems to have jumped the Crappy wagon.


Nope; just avoid the No Valor Hunter bandwagon. There’s no award for riding on the coattails of of imbeciles with a sub-par IQ
You're confused, but we knew that.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by krp
Ya it's clear, you justify it through Paul what Jesus absolutely forbid and the most offending thing to God.

Kent

So you don't believe half of the New Testament books either?
Oh. ..
You, NaVelGayser and other gospel deniers should get together and start your own cult. He's looking for a feeling of acceptance from what he just said.


I don't need anything but the Jesus part... you are the one denying Jesus through Paul.

I want to hear you say Billy Graham is loved by God and saved... since you insinuated he was in hell with your links.

Kent
I don't think that Billy Graham is in hell.

Yeah...naw.
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
I don't think that Billy Graham is in hell.

Yeah...naw.



Amen brother Jim.

Kent
Crappy's just jealous of Franklin because he has a following.
Originally Posted by Ruger4Life
… get their rocks off with no impunity (might wanna look that word up Laughable-man). No charge for the free vocabulary lesson; my pleasure!

Rather; no charge for the failed lesson.
HC,
Are we wrong to believe Jesus still expects believers to be baptized according to His instructions?
Originally Posted by 12344mag
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
I might consider an experimental vaccine on a goat or calf long before I would on my grandchildren. I am begging my daughters not to do that to their children.

I wonder if AIDS made the jump to humans by vaccine.



I came from JimfromTN giving that Monkey a jab in the ass.......so you could say yes......


So you are saying JimfromTN is your Dad?
Originally Posted by Sycamore
Originally Posted by 12344mag
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
I might consider an experimental vaccine on a goat or calf long before I would on my grandchildren. I am begging my daughters not to do that to their children.

I wonder if AIDS made the jump to humans by vaccine.



I came from JimfromTN giving that Monkey a jab in the ass.......so you could say yes......


So you are saying JimfromTN is your Dad?


half mud puppy....half monkey.....jimfromtn...you are 12344's father.......bob
Originally Posted by Sycamore
Originally Posted by 12344mag
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
I might consider an experimental vaccine on a goat or calf long before I would on my grandchildren. I am begging my daughters not to do that to their children.

I wonder if AIDS made the jump to humans by vaccine.



I came from JimfromTN giving that Monkey a jab in the ass.......so you could say yes......


So you are saying JimfromTN is your Dad?



Prime example of a Libtards capabilities of understanding life.
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Originally Posted by 12344mag
Originally Posted by Sycamore
Originally Posted by 12344mag
Originally Posted by Hastings
[quote=wabigoon]We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
I might consider an experimental vaccine on a goat or calf long before I would on my grandchildren. I am begging my daughters not to do that to their children.

I wonder if AIDS made the jump to humans by vaccine.



I came from JimfromTN giving that Monkey a jab in the ass.......so you could say yes......


So you are saying JimfromTN is your Dad?



Prime example of a Libtards capabilities of understanding life.


Donut boy! Your words!


Originally Posted by 12344mag
I came from JimfromTN giving that Monkey a jab in the ass.......so you could say yes.....
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/mission-and-history/


Today’s pic and deadline. 172 boxes from our little church for the Franklin Graham/Samaritan’s Purse mission work we support. A few more came after I took this pic

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A typical scene
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Originally Posted by slumlord
... I made a commitment with I was 18 yrs old.


Good on you...

I also made a promise when I was 18... to watch over my Aunt and Uncle's son (mentally retarded) if anything ever happened to them... I became Rudy's Legal Guardian about 5 years ago...

Sure wish Rudy or anybody... any more... could be as happy as those kids seem...

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I fought forest fires for years... Boss used to say "Put the wet stuff... on the red stuff..."

John Fogerty wrote... "Lord... and when you ask em how much should we give? They only answer more more more more..."

Damn hard to find a purpose some days... Strange times... Wet stuff seems to do absolutely nothing to the red stuff anymore...

Glad you are dialed in on SP... Looks BEAUTIFUL...
Originally Posted by slumlord
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/mission-and-history/


Today’s pic and deadline. 172 boxes from our little church for the Franklin Graham/Samaritan’s Purse mission work we support. A few more came after I took this pic

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A typical scene
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A very worthy cause
You’re a good dude Slumlord. Your faith clearly goes further than just your private internal devotion. “When you do these things to the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you do them to Me.” That’s the essence of Christianity.
Originally Posted by Ringman
HC,
Are we wrong to believe Jesus still expects believers to be baptized according to His instructions?

" Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back. 31 [a]Treat people the same way you want them to [b]treat you. 32 If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them" luke 6:30-32
Originally Posted by antlers
You’re a good dude Slumlord. Your faith clearly goes further than just your private internal devotion. “When you do these things to the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you do them to Me.” That’s the essence of Christianity.

"But when you [a]give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your charitable giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you." Mat 6:3-4

You do accept the words of Christ correct?
Bash a guy for being charitable because he hurt your feelers.
What an azzhole.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by antlers
You’re a good dude Slumlord. Your faith clearly goes further than just your private internal devotion. “When you do these things to the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you do them to Me.” That’s the essence of Christianity.

"But when you [a]give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your charitable giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you." Mat 6:3-4

You do accept the words of Christ correct?


I give, lend help to and participate in community mission work without the want or need for public recognition.

I only posted this in open to call attention to a ministry at hand that goes on daily with or without attacks from secular humans, apostates, false teachers and downright devils.

It’s also a worthy ministry that many could get off their high horse and give to.

There are lots of good ministries that don’t require cash or funds be sent into a dark unknown rathole.
Physical needs being met and time/labor being put forth to help a needy person in God’s name are ones I can see direct results from.
This thread is about Franklin Graham and after both his father and him have been attacked and even accused of burning in hell... ya it's appropriate to show examples of their ministries and outreach.

Kent
Originally Posted by slumlord
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by antlers
You’re a good dude Slumlord. Your faith clearly goes further than just your private internal devotion. “When you do these things to the least of these brothers and sisters of Mine, you do them to Me.” That’s the essence of Christianity.

"But when you [a]give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your charitable giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you." Mat 6:3-4

You do accept the words of Christ correct?


I give, lend help to and participate in community mission work without the want or need for public recognition.

I only posted this in open to call attention to a ministry at hand that goes on daily with or without attacks from secular humans, apostates, false teachers and downright devils.

It’s also a worthy ministry that many could get off their high horse and give to.

There are lots of good ministries that don’t require cash or funds be sent into a dark unknown rathole.
Physical needs being met and time/labor being put forth to help a needy person in God’s name are ones I can see direct results from.

You don't need to justify your motives to me. I did not respond to you. My response was to antlers.

I don't think I have ever attended a church that did not have a shoe box operation in progress this time of year. I've heard testimony from those who receive the shoe box and they have been grateful.
Originally Posted by krp
This thread is about Franklin Graham and after both his father and him have been attacked and even accused of burning in hell... ya it's appropriate to show examples of their ministries and outreach.

Kent

I'm sure their website shows their ministries.

People who read the Bible know what it says about works and material justifications.

Personally I have respect for the graham family ministries. I accept their testimony as Christians.
Originally Posted by Raferman
Bash a guy for being charitable because he hurt your feelers.
What an azzhole.

Charity is an interesting subject. I have never been able to figure out if most people do it or hardly anyone. What do you think?
i'm still pissed at his old man for having those hours long tv specials back in the 3 channels days. your choice was lawrence welk, billy graham cracker or the flying nun.
Ones love for God is *chiefly* demonstrated, illustrated, and authenticated by loving others. Period. When you open the New Testament and ask the question, "What does it look like to be a follower of Jesus...?", it's crystal clear.

If you don't 'get' anything else, here's the thing that should describe Jesus’ followers, here's the thing that should characterize Jesus’ followers 'more than anything else', here's what He said to His closest followers before He left the earth - "By *this* everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

It's not by how much Bible you know or memorize, it’s not by the gold cross hangin' on your neck, it's not by goin' to church on Sunday morning, it’s not by ‘following rules’, it's not your church bumper sticker, it's not what kind of family you were born into or raised in, it's not that you were baptized, it's not the ‘way’ you worship, it's not by policing other people's behavior, and it’s certainly not by having a high and mighty attitude.

"By *this* everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another." The defining characteristic of a follower of Jesus…according to Jesus Himself…is how they treat other people.
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Originally Posted by antlers
Ones love for God is *chiefly* demonstrated, illustrated, and authenticated by loving others. Period. When you open the New Testament and ask the question, "What does it look like to be a follower of Jesus...?", it's crystal clear.

If you don't 'get' anything else, here's the thing that should describe Jesus’ followers, here's the thing that should characterize Jesus’ followers 'more than anything else', here's what He said to His closest followers before He left the earth - "By *this* everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another."

It's not by how much Bible you know or memorize, it’s not by the gold cross hangin' on your neck, it's not by goin' to church on Sunday morning, it’s not by ‘following rules’, it's not your church bumper sticker, it's not what kind of family you were born into or raised in, it's not that you were baptized, it's not the ‘way’ you worship, it's not by policing other people's behavior, and it’s certainly not by having a high and mighty attitude.

"By *this* everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another." The defining characteristic of a follower of Jesus…according to Jesus Himself…is how they treat other people.

I thought you didn't accept the New Testament?

You agree with Mat 6:3-4 don't you?
Originally Posted by antlers
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So which ones did Christ love more the kids in the picture or the crack whores in Memphis?

I have to admit the kids with their Christmas shoe boxes are pretty cute.
Originally Posted by rem141r
i'm still pissed at his old man for having those hours long tv specials back in the 3 channels days. your choice was lawrence welk, billy graham cracker or the flying nun.

Ha .. He was a big deal on television wasn't he. Of course, now a days we have Keanu Reeves, sporting a high school beard, slaughtering half of gotham(I may have the city wrong) and walking away with a slight limp.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
This thread is about Franklin Graham and after both his father and him have been attacked and even accused of burning in hell... ya it's appropriate to show examples of their ministries and outreach.

Kent

I'm sure their website shows their ministries.

People who read the Bible know what it says about works and material justifications.

Personally I have respect for the graham family ministries. I accept their testimony as Christians.


Why don't you comment to HC, take him to task, quote scripture on his blatant judgement of Billy Graham's salvation, twice insinuating he's in hell?

Kent


I am not a christen.....and even I can see that the grahams were and are good people..

hc and those like him are hateful ...the exact opposite of the grahams .....bob
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What this thread needs is a good ole Religous persona sock puppet troll Near Death experience hand of God intervention fable.
A new one👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣


Something for the rubes to read and believe in again.


Some of you are being played to the max by Happy Camper.

Like a cheap plastic toy guitar.........

SMH.....
What I can do, is post a cowboy hunter, singer.
Joel Olsteens face makes me want to take a dump.
I call him the grinner. He reminds me of a grinner.
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Yes sir!
Kill Opossum at every opportunity.
Originally Posted by BobMt


I am not a christen.....and even I can see that the grahams were and are good people..

hc and those like him are hateful ...the exact opposite of the grahams .....bob

The Grahams being Christian know that goodness is meaningless.

“If the world hates you, [a]you know that it has hated Me before it hated you." John 15:18
I remember something like, Works without Faith are like a tinkling bell,?
Originally Posted by renegade50
What this thread needs is a good ole Religous persona sock puppet troll Near Death experience hand of God intervention fable.
A new one👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Something for the rubes to read and believe in again.
Some of you are being played to the max by Happy Camper.
Like a cheap plastic toy guitar.........
SMH.....

You are naive.
Take a look in the mirror old hat.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
I remember something like, Works without Faith are like a tinkling bell,?

"And He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 7:50
Thanks Hat! Our first grand daughter is named Faith.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
What this thread needs is a good ole Religous persona sock puppet troll Near Death experience hand of God intervention fable.
A new one👍👍👍🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Something for the rubes to read and believe in again.
Some of you are being played to the max by Happy Camper.
Like a cheap plastic toy guitar.........
SMH.....

You are naive.

You are a rube....
Old Hat and wabigoon... you need to get the beam out of your eye before you look for a mote in ours.

Why are you silent on Happy camper's judgement of Billy Graham's salvation?

Kent
It's always fun to watch the Christians condemn each other to hell.
Who have I condemned?
Originally Posted by dassa
It's always fun to watch the Christians condemn each other to hell.

Well?
Originally Posted by Raferman
Take a look in the mirror old hat.

How do you know?
Originally Posted by krp
Old Hat and wabigoon... you need to get the beam out of your eye before you look for a mote in ours.

Why are you silent on Happy camper's judgement of Billy Graham's salvation?

Kent

Where?
Stay cool brothers in Christ.
Did you miss the entire thread?
Don't be thick old timer.
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Originally Posted by Raferman
Did you miss the entire thread?
Don't be thick old timer.

For the most part, yes I did.
Get an honest gig strider1.
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And you beleive verbatim in a book created and crafted by man for his own agenda,s over the centuries.
That is undeniable truth just based on all the different branches of christianity.
Cause man wanted things his way and not listen to others beliefs about god.

Just start your own religon and bible for your own needs and purposes.


All to keep rubes like you in control for power and benjamins..

Tell me about all the missing books of the bible and tell us who, how, and why man decided and not god to include or exclude in the earliest ones circa 300AD to 450 ish AD

Oh what church started up all that back .
And then explain who and why started making all the other branches of christianity and how they started selecting what they wanted in and out of bibles to tailor them for their own agenda,s.


Tell me every word in the bibles of all branches are Gods exact and unwavering words man would never dare tailor for his own purposes.


You are a rube...
Following a crafted religious sock puppet troll called Happy Camper playing you like a marionette.

You used to be a decent respectable poster before you fell in with him over the last yr.
If you are that easily manipulated by a online troll.
Then you truly are a rube and must have no life other than on here.
Sad....

Now you are seen as a fool....


No one on here has ever had their religious beliefs or what they say about their beliefs slammed and taken to the level as Happy Camper has.
That speaks volumes when members that normally dont argue with people of faith on here at all.
All start attacking 1 person that shows up out of the blue preaching this that and the other.
Maybe just maybe we see BS.
Big BS...

Maybe we can get a near death hand of god intervention story from your bud Happy Camper soon.
Among all his other BS stories he has posted on here.

Maybe you can help him with some???

SMH.......
Praying for you Rory. May you have good heath, and happiness.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
Praying for you Rory. May you have good heath, and happiness.


Thank you Wabi.
Unfortunately I feel you have fallen under a troll.

Trolls will go to great extents to spin their game.
For their own agenda of control .

The web can be a slippery slope.

I wish you the best you are a good person.
But I think you are way too trusting of your fellow human being at times.
It is not a bad thing being a part of your faith and beliefs

But when others take advantage of a person like that.
It is sad seeing it happen.
Originally Posted by renegade50
And you beleive verbatim in a book created and crafted by man for his own agenda,s over the centuries.
That is undeniable truth just based on all the different branches of christianity.
Cause man wanted things his way and not listen to others beliefs about god.

Just start your own religon and bible for your own needs and purposes.


All to keep rubes like you in control for power and benjamins..

Tell me about all the missing books of the bible and tell us who, how, and why man decided and not god to include or exclude in the earliest ones circa 300AD to 450 ish AD

Oh what church started up all that back .
And then explain who and why started making all the other branches of christianity and how they started selecting what they wanted in and out of bibles to tailor them for their own agenda,s.


Tell me every word in the bibles of all branches are Gods exact and unwavering words man would never dare tailor for his own purposes.


You are a rube...
Following a crafted religious sock puppet troll called Happy Camper playing you like a marionette.

You used to be a decent respectable poster before you fell in with him over the last yr.
If you are that easily manipulated by a online troll.
Then you truly are a rube and must have no life other than on here.
Sad....

Now you are seen as a fool....


No one on here has ever had their religious beliefs or what they say about their beliefs slammed and taken to the level as Happy Camper has.
That speaks volumes when members that normally argue with people of faith on here at all.
All start attacking 1 person that shows up out of the blue preaching this that and the other.
Maybe just maybe we see BS.
Big BS...

Maybe we can get a near death hand of god intervention story from your bud Happy Camper soon.
Among all his other BS stories he has posted on here.

Maybe you can help him with some???

SMH.......

I have been a Christian for almost 50 years. Honestly, do you think I'm some stupid rube who has just now heard your objections and counter points to faith in Christ. I've heard it all. Believe me when I tell you the atheists and non believers here are absolute amateurs when it comes to critiques of Christianity. I spent countless hours debating and listening to it all for decades among professional atheists - not sportsman.

Let's take your first point ... "And you beleive verbatim in a book created and crafted by man for his own agenda,s over the centuries. That is undeniable truth just based on all the different branches of christianity."

That is just a bald claim - a bald claim is one not based on evidence. It's just your opinion. There is no science or logic that necessarily makes your claim true. In fact it is abviously vacuous. If you have 10 people in a room and 9 are wrong but 1 is correct. The 9 errors DO NOT make the 10th

The existence of a supernatural Creator is based on evidence ... see the Kalam Cosmological argument or the Teleological Argument. This is just a small foundation on which to build, but it gets the ball rolling. There is much much more.
Oh.....

And Rory is a 4 letter word.
Loved by Few
Hated by Many
Planet wide.


Mostly cause I did my Job and feelings be dammed...

March or Die.......
Don't get too caught up with OH, Renegade.

He's is just a trumped up Zoroastrian.
Originally Posted by renegade50

Following a crafted religious sock puppet troll called Happy Camper playing you like a marionette.

I know nothing about Happy Camper other than his posts here, and to be honest, while I don't agree with everything he says, I find many of his religious posts to be sound. Why? Because I read the Bible, and I take the Bible very, very serious. I take the Bible as Truth.

I am a true and devoted believer to Jesus Christ.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
And you beleive verbatim in a book created and crafted by man for his own agenda,s over the centuries.
That is undeniable truth just based on all the different branches of christianity.
Cause man wanted things his way and not listen to others beliefs about god.

Just start your own religon and bible for your own needs and purposes.


All to keep rubes like you in control for power and benjamins..

Tell me about all the missing books of the bible and tell us who, how, and why man decided and not god to include or exclude in the earliest ones circa 300AD to 450 ish AD

Oh what church started up all that back .
And then explain who and why started making all the other branches of christianity and how they started selecting what they wanted in and out of bibles to tailor them for their own agenda,s.


Tell me every word in the bibles of all branches are Gods exact and unwavering words man would never dare tailor for his own purposes.


You are a rube...
Following a crafted religious sock puppet troll called Happy Camper playing you like a marionette.

You used to be a decent respectable poster before you fell in with him over the last yr.
If you are that easily manipulated by a online troll.
Then you truly are a rube and must have no life other than on here.
Sad....

Now you are seen as a fool....


No one on here has ever had their religious beliefs or what they say about their beliefs slammed and taken to the level as Happy Camper has.
That speaks volumes when members that normally argue with people of faith on here at all.
All start attacking 1 person that shows up out of the blue preaching this that and the other.
Maybe just maybe we see BS.
Big BS...

Maybe we can get a near death hand of god intervention story from your bud Happy Camper soon.
Among all his other BS stories he has posted on here.

Maybe you can help him with some???

SMH.......

I have been a Christian for almost 50 years. Honestly, do you think I'm some stupid rube who has just now heard your objections and counter points to faith in Christ. I've heard it all. Believe me when I tell you the atheists and non believers here are absolute amateurs when it comes to critiques of Christianity. I spent countless hours debating and listening to it all for decades among professional atheists - not sportsman.

Let's take your first point ... "And you beleive verbatim in a book created and crafted by man for his own agenda,s over the centuries. That is undeniable truth just based on all the different branches of christianity."

That is just a bald claim - a bald claim is one not based on evidence. It's just your opinion. There is no science or logic that necessarily makes your claim true. In fact it is abviously vacuous. If you have 10 people in a room and 9 are wrong but 1 is correct. The 9 errors DO NOT make the 10th

The existence of a supernatural Creator is based on evidence ... see the Kalam Cosmological argument or the Teleological Argument. This is just a small foundation on which to build, but it gets the ball rolling. There is much much more.






I said nothing in that post about a person beliefs or faith.

I said man has tailored Bibles and created branches of christianity for his agenda,s
And man has decided what is included or excluded in bibles and religons he has tailored for his agenda,s

Anything more you add is a moot point to me.


You keep on being led by a troll for whatever it accomplishes for you.
I like that Zataran’s myself. The red beans n rice.
Originally Posted by renegade50
Oh.....

And Rory is a 4 letter word.
Loved by Few
Hated by Many
Planet wide.


Mostly cause I did my Job and feelings be dammed...

March or Die.......

No Rory is not a 4 letter word. I enjoy your posts on the campfire and I appreciate your concern.
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
Don't get too caught up with OH, Renegade.

He's is just a trumped up Zoroastrian.




No kidding. Wish these preachers would find themselves a pulpit.. elsewhere.

All this preachy stuff just highlights their dumb gene.
Nobody resists Christianity because it loves too much; nobody resists Christianity because it’s too welcoming; nobody resists Christianity because it’s so willing to carry other peoples burdens; nobody resists Christianity because it’s too giving; nobody resists Christianity because of Jesus; and nobody resists Christianity because it’s so forgiving and so open and so gracious.

What people find so easy to resist about Christianity is the posture of so many of its practitioners…that of “we know it all, and we’re better than y’all.” A high and mighty, hypocritical, spiteful, even hateful attitude toward others.

If that’s your Christianity, if that’s your approach to following Jesus, are you doing anybody…other than yourself…any good…?
Tell me about early christain conventions like I mention.
Which you have not answered other than with some vague analogy.
And who was making decisions on what books to formally recoginize to be used in the bible.

Was God their with them making sure every word was his word and his word only.


Please......


Cause I can easily google fu all the early christain conventions during the late roman empire when they was deciding and formalizing the early church and what they wanted in and out of the earliest formalized bibles.

I did it all before yrs ago on here.
And people didnt like it.
Cause it is historical fact those events occurred
Giant "cut copy edit paste" sessions by man.
Not God....

You are totally advoiding the gist of what I said.
Putting you fingers in your ears and closing you eyes.

Tell me 100% of what is any bible in any branch are gods exact words and meanings.

You cant....

Cause the fact all the different branches and bibles exist.
Proves man has crafted this for his agenda,s thruout time.
We are to Love/respect one another, what is wrong with that?
Originally Posted by renegade50

I said man has tailored Bibles and created branches of christianity for his agenda,s
And man has decided what is included or excluded in bibles and religons he has tailored for his agenda,s

How do you know this? You just assume this to be true because you assume God does not exist or does not intervene in the lives of man.

Once you believe, truly believe, in the supernatural reality of God as *The Creator* of the universe then the idea that He could intervene in the lives of men through a an inspired book is a small step.

What Christians beieve is that God inspired men to create a paper book. That is what makes it Holy. Because it is inspired and directed by the Holy Spirit.

The spiritual world is very, very real.
Originally Posted by antlers
Nobody resists Christianity because it loves too much; nobody resists Christianity because it’s too welcoming; nobody resists Christianity because it’s so willing to carry other peoples burdens; nobody resists Christianity because it’s too giving; nobody resists Christianity because of Jesus; and nobody resists Christianity because it’s so forgiving and so open and so gracious.

What people find so easy to resist about Christianity is the posture of so many of its practitioners…that of “we know it all, and we’re better than y’all.” A high and mighty, hypocritical, spiteful, even hateful attitude toward others.

If that’s your Christianity, if that’s your approach to following Jesus, are you doing anybody…other than yourself…any good…?

You don't read the Bible. If a person does not read the Bible they don't know what Christianity is or what God wants.
🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
"May God Bless us all", Amen.
Originally Posted by renegade50
Tell me about early christain conventions like I mention.
Which you have not answered other than with some vague analogy.
And who was making decisions on what books to formally recoginize to be used in the bible.

Was God their with them making sure every word was his word and his word only.


Please......


Cause I can easily google fu all the early christain conventions during the late roman empire when they was deciding and formalizing the early church and what they wanted in and out of the earliest formalized bibles.

I did it all before yrs ago on here.
And people didnt like it.
Cause it is historical fact those events occurred
Giant "cut copy edit paste" sessions by man.
Not God....

You are totally advoiding the gist of what I said.
Putting you fingers in your ears and closing you eyes.

Tell me 100% of what is any bible in any branch are gods exact words and meanings.

You cant....

Cause the fact all the different branches and bibles exist.
Proves man has crafted this for his agenda,s thruout time.

I will answer your questions, but first, please tell me do you believe God is real and He exists? Do you believe that the spirit world is real?
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I believe in God .
I have said many times before.
My belief is not your belief.
Nor are any individuals beliefs at their core anyones else's belief no matter what they profess.
That is what understanding and perception is.
Everyones is always different in its context.

The my way or the highway system is for dominance, control, power, and money.
Man agenda,s....

Has been since the dawn of time.
Originally Posted by Morewood
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Man...

Years ago I ran across a pic
Jesus giving a soldier the last smoke in his pack.
I have looked for that pic to no avail.
Using every wording I can doing google fu.

Pretty generous of him.
👍👍👍
Originally Posted by OldHat


The spiritual world is very, very real.


Wait, what? you told me the spirit was all about symbolism.

Anyway don't play dumb about HC and the links he put up, 2 of them, titled Billy Graham in hell and Billy Graham burning in hell, right in this thread. I don't chase guys from thread to thread but this one is alive again so let's have at it.

wabigoon is involved also because he continues in this thread but doesn't confront HC on the most offensive to God, one man judging another's salvation, claiming God's authority to denounce someone to hell.

This is the problem with organized religion, they turn a blind eye to what they consider their own instead of confronting.

Kent
Originally Posted by renegade50
I believe in God .
I have said many times before.
My belief is not your belief.
Nor are any individuals beliefs at their core anyones else's belief no matter what they profess.
That is what understanding and perception is.
Everyones is always different in its context.

The my way or the highway system is for dominance, control, power, and money.
Man agenda,s....

Has been since the dawn of time.

Okay, thanks.

I believe Holy Scripture, known as the Bible, is The Word of God because I believe God is real. I mean actually real. I believe God miraculously inspired and protected His Word (Special Revelation) through out history. So I don't believe the Bible was just a bunch of dudes sitting around taking notes.

No Christian forces anyone to believe anything. Christianity does claim that it is THE ONLY true way to God (The Creator). If that offends you then, oh well. "So have I become your enemy by [a]telling you the truth?" Gal 4:16

ALL religions have been used for dominance. That has been true since the dawn of time. That does not make Christianity false. It makes men evil.
The men and women who actually knew Jesus personally and chose to follow Him...people like Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Peter, James, Andrew, Mary, Martha, and Paul...the men and women whose faith laid the groundwork for the evangelization of the entire world, did so without the Christian Bible itself. And they received salvation without even having the Christian Bible itself, as did many, many followers of Jesus who came after them.

There were tens of thousands of Christians before there ever was a Christian Bible. The Christian Bible didn’t even exist until the 4th century. The Christian Bible did not create Christianity. It’s the other way around. The Christian Bible was created because of Christianity. Christianity would still be true even if there were no Christian Bible.
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat


The spiritual world is very, very real.


Wait, what? you told me the spirit was all about symbolism.

Anyway don't play dumb about HC and the links he put up, 2 of them, titled Billy Graham in hell and Billy Graham burning in hell, right in this thread. I don't chase guys from thread to thread but this one is alive again so let's have at it.

wabigoon is involved also because he continues in this thread but doesn't confront HC on the most offensive to God, one man judging another's salvation, claiming God's authority to denounce someone to hell.

This is the problem with organized religion, they turn a blind eye to what they consider their own instead of confronting.

Kent

Using symbolism to communicate does not make it unreal.

Show me the links.
I'm tuckered out, Pray twice, and post inn the morning, may God Bless use all,
Originally Posted by antlers
The men and women who actually knew Jesus personally and chose to follow Him...people like Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Peter, James, Andrew, Mary, Martha, and Paul...the men and women whose faith laid the groundwork for the evangelization of the entire world, did so without the Christian Bible itself. And they received salvation without even having the Christian Bible itself, as did many, many followers of Jesus who came after them.

There were tens of thousands of Christians before there ever was a Christian Bible. The Christian Bible didn’t even exist until the 4th century. The Christian Bible did not create Christianity. It’s the other way around. The Christian Bible was created because of Christianity. Christianity would still be true even if there were no Christian Bible.

This is false. All the Christians in the first century used the Old testament. You would know that if you read the bible. The verses are extremely clear that Christ used the bible to teach.

You keep trotting out that falsehood no matter how many times you are shown to be wrong.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat


The spiritual world is very, very real.


Wait, what? you told me the spirit was all about symbolism.

Anyway don't play dumb about HC and the links he put up, 2 of them, titled Billy Graham in hell and Billy Graham burning in hell, right in this thread. I don't chase guys from thread to thread but this one is alive again so let's have at it.

wabigoon is involved also because he continues in this thread but doesn't confront HC on the most offensive to God, one man judging another's salvation, claiming God's authority to denounce someone to hell.

This is the problem with organized religion, they turn a blind eye to what they consider their own instead of confronting.

Kent

Using symbolism to communicate does not make it unreal.

Show me the links.


Read the thread, don't act dumb, your self proclaimed ability to debate is compromised.

Kent
Originally Posted by wabigoon
I'm tuckered out, Pray twice, and post inn the morning, may God Bless use all,

Me too. God bless and good night! smile
The Old Testament (Hebrew scriptures) is NOT the Christian Bible.

And the Hebrew scriptures (the Law and the Prophets) meant nothing to the Gentile Christians. It wasn’t their history, and it wasn’t a covenant with them.

Jesus sometimes referred to the Hebrew scriptures when He was speaking to Hebrews, because that’s all they had…that’s all they knew. It was their history, and it was a covenant with them.
laugh
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
I believe in God .
I have said many times before.
My belief is not your belief.
Nor are any individuals beliefs at their core anyones else's belief no matter what they profess.
That is what understanding and perception is.
Everyones is always different in its context.

The my way or the highway system is for dominance, control, power, and money.
Man agenda,s....

Has been since the dawn of time.

Okay, thanks.

I believe Holy Scripture, known as the Bible, is The Word of God because I believe God is real. I mean actually real. I believe God miraculously inspired and protected His Word (Special Revelation) through out history. So I don't believe the Bible was just a bunch of dudes sitting around taking notes.

No Christian forces anyone to believe anything. Christianity does claim that it is THE ONLY true way to God (The Creator). If that offends you then, oh well. "So have I become your enemy by [a]telling you the truth?" Gal 4:16

ALL religions have been used for dominance. That has been true since the dawn of time. That does not make Christianity false. It makes men evil.






Answer the questions about the formation of the early church and creation of the bible during the late roman empire.
And the numerous mtgs over a period of 150 to 225 yrs
And tell me where God was when man was deciding it all.
Who,s ear did god have in those events telling whoever the following

This means this
It is written like this.
Leave this out
Dont forget to include this.

Dodg,evade, and innuendo attempts at slight with verse is all anyone seems to get from you......
One small example.
The people that kiss rattlesnakes or whatever with them.
Read the KJV correct??
So if you are reading and Believing the KJV as your foundation reference source for faith.
What are the snake types reading and understanding that you are not.
Who started it.
God???
Why didnt god share the snake thing with all if those words were his for man to abide by.

Man started snake stuff for his own agenda.

Are the snake kissers saved
Do the snake kissers think you are saved



What about the JW,s
Are they saved

Catholics are they saved

Mormons
Are they saved.


And do they see you as saved.



Man.
Bibles.
Branches of christianity.

All tailored and created by man for a agenda



No way all of these could exist if it was lock step zero variation set in stone Gods words and his words only.

How many people in power thru out the ages have created religons and bibles for their own needs and manipulated Gods words for their agenda,s or own desires......
It’s a good thing that the Christian Bible is NOT the foundation of Christianity.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
"May God Bless us all", Amen.

Tiny Tim
Snake kisser ?

Is that the slippery slope after meat gazing ?
Originally Posted by slumlord
Snake kisser ?

Is that the slippery slope after meat gazing ?

I dunno..


😄😄😄😄🐍🐍🐍🐍😄😄😄😄😄
Originally Posted by antlers
The Old Testament (Hebrew scriptures) is NOT the Christian Bible.

And the Hebrew scriptures (the Law and the Prophets) meant nothing to the Gentile Christians. It wasn’t their history, and it wasn’t a covenant with them.

Jesus sometimes referred to the Hebrew scriptures when He was speaking to Hebrews, because that’s all they had…that’s all they knew. It was their history, and it was a covenant with them.

That's not what they said. Again, if you read you would know his.
Originally Posted by antlers
It’s a good thing that the Christian Bible is NOT the foundation of Christianity.

That is not what Christ said. If you listened to Christ you would know that.
Originally Posted by renegade50
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
I believe in God .
I have said many times before.
My belief is not your belief.
Nor are any individuals beliefs at their core anyones else's belief no matter what they profess.
That is what understanding and perception is.
Everyones is always different in its context.

The my way or the highway system is for dominance, control, power, and money.
Man agenda,s....

Has been since the dawn of time.

Okay, thanks.

I believe Holy Scripture, known as the Bible, is The Word of God because I believe God is real. I mean actually real. I believe God miraculously inspired and protected His Word (Special Revelation) through out history. So I don't believe the Bible was just a bunch of dudes sitting around taking notes.

No Christian forces anyone to believe anything. Christianity does claim that it is THE ONLY true way to God (The Creator). If that offends you then, oh well. "So have I become your enemy by [a]telling you the truth?" Gal 4:16

ALL religions have been used for dominance. That has been true since the dawn of time. That does not make Christianity false. It makes men evil.






Answer the questions about the formation of the early church and creation of the bible during the late roman empire.
And the numerous mtgs over a period of 150 to 225 yrs
And tell me where God was when man was deciding it all.
Who,s ear did god have in those events telling whoever the following

This means this
It is written like this.
Leave this out
Dont forget to include this.

Dodg,evade, and innuendo attempts at slight with verse is all anyone seems to get from you......

I directly answered your question - Holy Spirit.

"You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." 1 John 4:4
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My hope isn’t anchored to anything that can be read from...it’s not anchored to a book (the Christian Bible) that didn’t even exist when Christianity first began.

My hope is anchored to an event ~ the very same event that kindled the dwindling hope of Peter and John and James (the brother of Jesus) and the rest of the first followers of Jesus.

The Resurrection is the determinative event of Christianity. Both Jesus and His atoning work are the supreme revelatory work of God.

And it didn’t happen because of the Christian Bible. The Christian Bible exists because of the Resurrection.

Apostle Peter says that his hope is anchored to the Resurrection of Jesus, period, NOT a book.

“In His great ‘mercy’ He has given us ‘new birth’ into a ‘living hope’ through the ‘resurrection’ of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade.”
Christ is not a destination, but a companion on the journey. He's everyone's companion and no one has special privilege regardless of what they claim.

Kent
Originally Posted by krp
Christ is not a destination, but a companion on the journey. He's everyone's companion and no one has special privilege regardless of what they claim.

Kent


Nice... short and spot on.
Originally Posted by krp
Christ is not a destination, but a companion on the journey. He's everyone's companion and no one has special privilege regardless of what they claim.

Kent

"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Pet 3:9
"Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”" Matt 14:33
Originally Posted by antlers
My hope isn’t anchored to anything that can be read from...it’s not anchored to a book (the Christian Bible) that didn’t even exist when Christianity first began.

My hope is anchored to an event ~ the very same event that kindled the dwindling hope of Peter and John and James (the brother of Jesus) and the rest of the first followers of Jesus.

The Resurrection is the determinative event of Christianity. Both Jesus and His atoning work are the supreme revelatory work of God.

And it didn’t happen because of the Christian Bible. The Christian Bible exists because of the Resurrection.

Apostle Peter says that his hope is anchored to the Resurrection of Jesus, period, NOT a book.

“In His great ‘mercy’ He has given us ‘new birth’ into a ‘living hope’ through the ‘resurrection’ of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade.”

You are rejecting a book while quoting from a book.

Peter was taught from The Holy Scripture. Peter did not deny Holy Scripture. Peter loved the Scripture.
Originally Posted by CashisKing
Originally Posted by krp
Christ is not a destination, but a companion on the journey. He's everyone's companion and no one has special privilege regardless of what they claim.

Kent


Nice... short and spot on.


I wonder if OH and HC think that there is limited space in heaven?


Maybe they act the way they do so people will fall for their schit and not get in?
The 144,000 ?

The first fruits lol

Top cut-n-pasters

laugh
Originally Posted by slumlord
The 144,000 ?


"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Pet 3:9
"In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?" John14:2
"After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands," Rev 7:9
In reading through this thread I have a question on us judging others. There has been much said about not doing that and saying anything negative about Franklin and Billy G. Are we not judging by saying anything positive too?
Originally Posted by slumlord
Snake kisser ?

Is that the slippery slope after meat gazing ?

Should of known to stop after the first kiss LOL.
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent
Originally Posted by Jim1611
In reading through this thread I have a question on us judging others. There has been much said about not doing that and saying anything negative about Franklin and Billy G. Are we not judging by saying anything positive too?

Yes, we are.
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


The Bible tells us the world is satans.
WWJD
You can say you don't like Billy Graham all you want, for whatever reasons make sense to you, doubt Billy Graham would even care... until you say he's burning in hell, then God cares.

Kent
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
I believe in God .
I have said many times before.
My belief is not your belief.
Nor are any individuals beliefs at their core anyones else's belief no matter what they profess.
That is what understanding and perception is.
Everyones is always different in its context.

The my way or the highway system is for dominance, control, power, and money.
Man agenda,s....

Has been since the dawn of time.

Okay, thanks.

I believe Holy Scripture, known as the Bible, is The Word of God because I believe God is real. I mean actually real. I believe God miraculously inspired and protected His Word (Special Revelation) through out history. So I don't believe the Bible was just a bunch of dudes sitting around taking notes.

No Christian forces anyone to believe anything. Christianity does claim that it is THE ONLY true way to God (The Creator). If that offends you then, oh well. "So have I become your enemy by [a]telling you the truth?" Gal 4:16

ALL religions have been used for dominance. That has been true since the dawn of time. That does not make Christianity false. It makes men evil.






Answer the questions about the formation of the early church and creation of the bible during the late roman empire.
And the numerous mtgs over a period of 150 to 225 yrs
And tell me where God was when man was deciding it all.
Who,s ear did god have in those events telling whoever the following

This means this
It is written like this.
Leave this out
Dont forget to include this.

Dodg,evade, and innuendo attempts at slight with verse is all anyone seems to get from you......

I directly answered your question - Holy Spirit.

"You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." 1 John 4:4

No...
You have not answered a thing I have put out.
Other than what you choose to cherry pick or put out for a snarky fall back to the bunker reply.


You are waste of time and a denier of historical truth.
A my way or the highway type..

Useless.........
Originally Posted by krp
You can say you don't like Billy Graham all you want, for whatever reasons make sense to you, doubt Billy Graham would even care... until you say he's burning in hell, then God cares.

Kent

God cares about every word we say and every thought we think.

"But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed." Gal 1:8-9
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


The Bible tells us the world is satans.


Satan is a word man gives to our evil side, sin. God gave man and mankind freewill here, it's on us, not a name we use to absolve ourselves. Sin is real, depression, hate, all the negative emotions... you can call it Satan and demons if you want, but it's us. And then there's the Holy Spirit... good, love, forgiveness.

You can give powder to either and take away power from either... most of us do some of both.

Kent
Originally Posted by renegade50
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
I believe in God .
I have said many times before.
My belief is not your belief.
Nor are any individuals beliefs at their core anyones else's belief no matter what they profess.
That is what understanding and perception is.
Everyones is always different in its context.

The my way or the highway system is for dominance, control, power, and money.
Man agenda,s....

Has been since the dawn of time.

Okay, thanks.

I believe Holy Scripture, known as the Bible, is The Word of God because I believe God is real. I mean actually real. I believe God miraculously inspired and protected His Word (Special Revelation) through out history. So I don't believe the Bible was just a bunch of dudes sitting around taking notes.

No Christian forces anyone to believe anything. Christianity does claim that it is THE ONLY true way to God (The Creator). If that offends you then, oh well. "So have I become your enemy by [a]telling you the truth?" Gal 4:16

ALL religions have been used for dominance. That has been true since the dawn of time. That does not make Christianity false. It makes men evil.






Answer the questions about the formation of the early church and creation of the bible during the late roman empire.
And the numerous mtgs over a period of 150 to 225 yrs
And tell me where God was when man was deciding it all.
Who,s ear did god have in those events telling whoever the following

This means this
It is written like this.
Leave this out
Dont forget to include this.

Dodg,evade, and innuendo attempts at slight with verse is all anyone seems to get from you......

I directly answered your question - Holy Spirit.

"You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." 1 John 4:4

No...
You have not answered a thing I have put out.
Other than what you choose to cherry pick or put out for a snarky fall back to the bunker reply.


You are waste of time and a denier of historical truth.
A my way or the highway type..

Useless.........

"Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6

"For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few." Mat 7:14
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


The Bible tells us the world is satans.


Satan is a word man gives to our evil side, sin. God gave man and mankind freewill here, it's on us, not a name we use to absolve ourselves. Sin is real, depression, hate, all the negative emotions... you can call it Satan and demons if you want, but it's us. And then there's the Holy Spirit... good, love, forgiveness.

You can give powder to either and take away power from either... most of us do some of both.

Kent

"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
I believe in God .
I have said many times before.
My belief is not your belief.
Nor are any individuals beliefs at their core anyones else's belief no matter what they profess.
That is what understanding and perception is.
Everyones is always different in its context.

The my way or the highway system is for dominance, control, power, and money.
Man agenda,s....

Has been since the dawn of time.

Okay, thanks.

I believe Holy Scripture, known as the Bible, is The Word of God because I believe God is real. I mean actually real. I believe God miraculously inspired and protected His Word (Special Revelation) through out history. So I don't believe the Bible was just a bunch of dudes sitting around taking notes.

No Christian forces anyone to believe anything. Christianity does claim that it is THE ONLY true way to God (The Creator). If that offends you then, oh well. "So have I become your enemy by [a]telling you the truth?" Gal 4:16

ALL religions have been used for dominance. That has been true since the dawn of time. That does not make Christianity false. It makes men evil.






Answer the questions about the formation of the early church and creation of the bible during the late roman empire.
And the numerous mtgs over a period of 150 to 225 yrs
And tell me where God was when man was deciding it all.
Who,s ear did god have in those events telling whoever the following

This means this
It is written like this.
Leave this out
Dont forget to include this.

Dodg,evade, and innuendo attempts at slight with verse is all anyone seems to get from you......

I directly answered your question - Holy Spirit.

"You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." 1 John 4:4

No...
You have not answered a thing I have put out.
Other than what you choose to cherry pick or put out for a snarky fall back to the bunker reply.


You are waste of time and a denier of historical truth.
A my way or the highway type..

Useless.........

"Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6

"For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few." Mat 7:14

I bet you suck at dodgeball also.
Originally Posted by renegade50
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by renegade50
I believe in God .
I have said many times before.
My belief is not your belief.
Nor are any individuals beliefs at their core anyones else's belief no matter what they profess.
That is what understanding and perception is.
Everyones is always different in its context.

The my way or the highway system is for dominance, control, power, and money.
Man agenda,s....

Has been since the dawn of time.

Okay, thanks.

I believe Holy Scripture, known as the Bible, is The Word of God because I believe God is real. I mean actually real. I believe God miraculously inspired and protected His Word (Special Revelation) through out history. So I don't believe the Bible was just a bunch of dudes sitting around taking notes.

No Christian forces anyone to believe anything. Christianity does claim that it is THE ONLY true way to God (The Creator). If that offends you then, oh well. "So have I become your enemy by [a]telling you the truth?" Gal 4:16

ALL religions have been used for dominance. That has been true since the dawn of time. That does not make Christianity false. It makes men evil.






Answer the questions about the formation of the early church and creation of the bible during the late roman empire.
And the numerous mtgs over a period of 150 to 225 yrs
And tell me where God was when man was deciding it all.
Who,s ear did god have in those events telling whoever the following

This means this
It is written like this.
Leave this out
Dont forget to include this.

Dodg,evade, and innuendo attempts at slight with verse is all anyone seems to get from you......

I directly answered your question - Holy Spirit.

"You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world." 1 John 4:4

No...
You have not answered a thing I have put out.
Other than what you choose to cherry pick or put out for a snarky fall back to the bunker reply.


You are waste of time and a denier of historical truth.
A my way or the highway type..

Useless.........

"Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6

"For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few." Mat 7:14

I bet you suck at dodgeball also.

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men," Col 3:23
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


I understand all of that. The point I'm making is that we should be as careful in our positive judgements as were are the negative. There are some people that I feel made it to Heaven and I tend to keep that to myself. There are those that I have had doubts about and it's the same for me. I also won't promote a person to much of a degree unless I have had a one on one experience in life with. The Bible to tells us to know them that labor among you. I can't do a very good job of that with people like Franklin G. I can with my own pastor and close friends though.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by slumlord
The 144,000 ?


"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Pet 3:9
"In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?" John14:2
"After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands," Rev 7:9


Happy Camper does not accept repentance.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


The Bible tells us the world is satans.


Where?
Something interesting going on that's been going on since the beginning. People looking for ways to divide, argue, disagree, criticize, belittle, demoralize, dehumanize, marginalize. Imagine instead if those same people invested exactly as much time looking for ways to agree, sympathize, edify, educate with kindness, show mercy, have compassion, etc. Imagine if they spent more time doing it than the other. Imagine if they spent all their time doing it.


Wonder what the results would look like?
No wonder God looked down and was disgusted with what we had become.
Originally Posted by krp
Christ is not a destination, but a companion on the journey. He's everyone's companion and no one has special privilege regardless of what they claim.

Kent


Brother Kent;
Good morning, I hope all the odd weather we've been having up here has missed you all down there and that you and your fine family are well.

I just wanted to say thanks for the previous reply and sincere kudos for the thoughts in the quote.

It is certainly the place where I'm at in my life Brother Kent, that much I'm sure of.

Anyways that's it and I hope you all have a great week.

Dwayne
Originally Posted by 12344mag
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,
I might consider an experimental vaccine on a goat or calf long before I would on my grandchildren. I am begging my daughters not to do that to their children.

I wonder if AIDS made the jump to humans by vaccine.



I came from JimfromTN giving that Monkey a jab in the ass.......so you could say yes......



You did, you little monkey.
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Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


The Bible tells us the world is satans.


Where?

"We know that we are from God and that the whole world lies under the control of the evil one.”" 1 John 5:19

"“I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me.” John 14:30

"And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, and said to him, “To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” And Jesus answered him, “It is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’”” Luke 4:5-8
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


The Bible tells us the world is satans.


Where?

"We know that we are from God and that the whole world lies under the control of the evil one.”" 1 John 5:19

"“I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me.” John 14:30

"And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, and said to him, “To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” And Jesus answered him, “It is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’”” Luke 4:5-8

True

Last night, I was reading Matthew Chapter 4, the parallel of Luke 4.
It was interesting to note that the most vehement critics of truth on this forum fit the profile of Satan here like a glove.
That is one reason that I gave up on some hard hearted devil's kids. There's a lot more who are open to God's kindness.
In the real world, if someone shows no interest, we politely move on to others the Lord puts in our path. Here, on the other hand, have full time rejects that try over and over to turn others from God's grace.
Because of that, I made a decision.
Originally Posted by Fireball2
Something interesting going on that's been going on since the beginning. People looking for ways to divide, argue, disagree, criticize, belittle, demoralize, dehumanize, marginalize. Imagine instead if those same people invested exactly as much time looking for ways to agree, sympathize, edify, educate with kindness, show mercy, have compassion, etc. Imagine if they spent more time doing it than the other. Imagine if they spent all their time doing it.


Wonder what the results would look like?



People could tolerate Happy Camper?
Originally Posted by Fireball2
No wonder God looked down and was disgusted with what we had become.


You can't believe in an infinite, all powerful, and all knowing God and then say that he is disgusted with his creation.
Do you see a little dichotomy there?
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


The Bible tells us the world is satans.


Where?

"We know that we are from God and that the whole world lies under the control of the evil one.”" 1 John 5:19

"“I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me.” John 14:30

"And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, and said to him, “To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” And Jesus answered him, “It is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’”” Luke 4:5-8

True

Last night, I was reading Matthew Chapter 4, the parallel of Luke 4.
It was interesting to note that the most vehement critics of truth on this forum fit the profile of Satan here like a glove.
That is one reason that I gave up on some hard hearted devil's kids. There's a lot more who are open to God's kindness.
In the real world, if someone shows no interest, we politely move on to others the Lord puts in our path. Here, on the other hand, have full time rejects that try over and over to turn others from God's grace.
Because of that, I made a decision.


You are confused.

It is you that turns people away from God.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper


Last night, I was reading Matthew Chapter 4, the parallel of Luke 4.
It was interesting to note that the most vehement critics of truth on this forum fit the profile of Satan here like a glove.
That is one reason that I gave up on some hard hearted devil's kids. There's a lot more who are open to God's kindness.
In the real world, if someone shows no interest, we politely move on to others the Lord puts in our path. Here, on the other hand, have full time rejects that try over and over to turn others from God's grace.
Because of that, I made a decision.


You're just a run of the mill asshat with an inflated opinion of your own importance.
The only credibility you have here is with your fellow retards.

Want me to post some more of your quotes to prove it?
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper


Last night, I was reading Matthew Chapter 4, the parallel of Luke 4.
It was interesting to note that the most vehement critics of truth on this forum fit the profile of Satan here like a glove.
That is one reason that I gave up on some hard hearted devil's kids. There's a lot more who are open to God's kindness.
In the real world, if someone shows no interest, we politely move on to others the Lord puts in our path. Here, on the other hand, have full time rejects that try over and over to turn others from God's grace.
Because of that, I made a decision.


You're just a run of the mill asshat with an inflated opinion of your own importance.
The only credibility you have here is with your fellow retards.

Want me to post some more of your quotes to prove it?

How about if I post some of your quotes.
They might just get the attention of those paid to read these forums.

The Lord judge you according to your works reject.
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


The Bible tells us the world is satans.


Where?

"We know that we are from God and that the whole world lies under the control of the evil one.”" 1 John 5:19

"“I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me.” John 14:30

"And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, and said to him, “To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” And Jesus answered him, “It is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’”” Luke 4:5-8

True

Last night, I was reading Matthew Chapter 4, the parallel of Luke 4.
It was interesting to note that the most vehement critics of truth on this forum fit the profile of Satan here like a glove.
That is one reason that I gave up on some hard hearted devil's kids. There's a lot more who are open to God's kindness.
In the real world, if someone shows no interest, we politely move on to others the Lord puts in our path. Here, on the other hand, have full time rejects that try over and over to turn others from God's grace.
Because of that, I made a decision.


You are confused.

It is you that turns people away from God.


You are an enemy of God.
You are in NO position to judge in matters pertaining to the gospel.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper

How about if I post some of your quotes.
They might just get the attention of those paid to read these forums.


Go for it asshat.
You are an inconsequential clown.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
They might just get the attention of those paid to read these forums.


Don’t confuse the pittance you are paid to post your links ad nauseam with others getting paid to read this forum.
Originally Posted by Fireball2
Something interesting going on that's been going on since the beginning. People looking for ways to divide, argue, disagree, criticize, belittle, demoralize, dehumanize, marginalize. Imagine instead if those same people invested exactly as much time looking for ways to agree, sympathize, edify, educate with kindness, show mercy, have compassion, etc. Imagine if they spent more time doing it than the other. Imagine if they spent all their time doing it.


Wonder what the results would look like?


Wasn't that a John Lennon song?
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper

How about if I post some of your quotes.
They might just get the attention of those paid to read these forums.


Go for it asshat.
You are an inconsequential clown.

The only thing I have ever seen you post have been old pictures and attacks against Christians. Is there something else?
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper

How about if I post some of your quotes.
They might just get the attention of those paid to read these forums.


Go for it asshat.
You are an inconsequential clown.

The only thing I have ever seen you post have been old pictures and attacks against Christians. Is there something else?


Not Christians.

Just you and HC.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper

How about if I post some of your quotes.
They might just get the attention of those paid to read these forums.


Go for it asshat.
You are an inconsequential clown.

The only thing I have ever seen you post have been old pictures and attacks against Christians. Is there something else?



That’s a lie! He posts many things but only attacks Charlatan’s. There is a big difference. If you weren’t so obtuse you would know that.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


The Bible tells us the world is satans.


Where?

"We know that we are from God and that the whole world lies under the control of the evil one.”" 1 John 5:19

"“I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me.” John 14:30

"And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, and said to him, “To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” And Jesus answered him, “It is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’”” Luke 4:5-8

True

Last night, I was reading Matthew Chapter 4, the parallel of Luke 4.
It was interesting to note that the most vehement critics of truth on this forum fit the profile of Satan here like a glove.
That is one reason that I gave up on some hard hearted devil's kids. There's a lot more who are open to God's kindness.
In the real world, if someone shows no interest, we politely move on to others the Lord puts in our path. Here, on the other hand, have full time rejects that try over and over to turn others from God's grace.
Because of that, I made a decision.


You are confused.

It is you that turns people away from God.


You are an enemy of God.
You are in NO position to judge in matters pertaining to the gospel.


Wrong again you Anti Christianity Troll.
Billy Graham is in hell for helping all those black kids.....


Dang!
Jim be tha debel.
Lol
Originally Posted by Raferman
Jim be tha debel.
Lol


Pretty good eh?

Hahahaha!
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper

How about if I post some of your quotes.
They might just get the attention of those paid to read these forums.


Go for it asshat.
You are an inconsequential clown.

The only thing I have ever seen you post have been old pictures and attacks against Christians. Is there something else?


Show me a post where I have attacked Christians in general and not you or Crappy Hamper in particular. I am a Christian.
I don't think you or Crappy are very good Christians, you're both too full of yourselves.
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I am a Christian.



It has also seemed to me you are extremely critical of believers in general in past postings. I was surprised to read this. Good for you.
Originally Posted by Fireball2
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I am a Christian.



It has also seemed to me you are extremely critical of believers in general in past postings. I was surprised to read this. Good for you.


The fact that I am a Christian has been stated before.
Show me where I have been critical of Christians in general.
There are several Christians here who take criticism directed at them personally to generalize it to Christianity.
Happy Camper and OldHat stand out prominently.

krp and Antlers are the type of Christians I identify with.
Originally Posted by Fireball2
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I am a Christian.



It has also seemed to me you are extremely critical of believers in general in past postings. I was surprised to read this. Good for you.

Some people are very good at keeping secrets.
Originally Posted by Jim1611
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


I understand all of that. The point I'm making is that we should be as careful in our positive judgements as were are the negative. There are some people that I feel made it to Heaven and I tend to keep that to myself. There are those that I have had doubts about and it's the same for me. I also won't promote a person to much of a degree unless I have had a one on one experience in life with. The Bible to tells us to know them that labor among you. I can't do a very good job of that with people like Franklin G. I can with my own pastor and close friends though.


Yes, I'm guarded about speaking of personal salvation either way. I knew I was pushing it calling out HC to say Billy Graham was saved, but it was rhetorical and in response to him insinuating BG was burning in hell. I knew he wouldn't answer, a sock puppet, a personality conjured from someone's mind, he's not a real person. Mostly I wanted to see what response, from the self appointed christian leaders here to HC's judgement of damnation of Billy Graham.

Of course they ignore it, let it slide, they think HC is one of them, he can do no wrong. They are hypocrites. HC is laughing in his hand.

Kent
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Fireball2
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I am a Christian.



It has also seemed to me you are extremely critical of believers in general in past postings. I was surprised to read this. Good for you.


The fact that I am a Christian has been stated before.
Show me where I have been critical of Christians in general.
There are several Christians here who take criticism directed at them personally to generalize it to Christianity.
Happy Camper and OldHat stand out prominently.

krp and Antlers are the type of Christians I identify with.

If you're a Christian wouldn't it be better if you identified with Christ? I mean that is what it's about. Honestly, do you read the Bible. At all?

I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.
Originally Posted by BC30cal
Originally Posted by krp
Christ is not a destination, but a companion on the journey. He's everyone's companion and no one has special privilege regardless of what they claim.

Kent


Brother Kent;
Good morning, I hope all the odd weather we've been having up here has missed you all down there and that you and your fine family are well.

I just wanted to say thanks for the previous reply and sincere kudos for the thoughts in the quote.

It is certainly the place where I'm at in my life Brother Kent, that much I'm sure of.

Anyways that's it and I hope you all have a great week.

Dwayne


Brother Dwayne, I always appreciate a comment from you, thank you.

Kent
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Fireball2
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I am a Christian.



It has also seemed to me you are extremely critical of believers in general in past postings. I was surprised to read this. Good for you.

Some people are very good at keeping secrets.


It was no secret.
You and Crappy Hamper have probably run off or alienated many Christians or potential Christians with your holier-than-though, know-it all, judgmental rantings.
Originally Posted by OldHat


I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



I believe the Jesus part...

Kent
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by Jim1611
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


I understand all of that. The point I'm making is that we should be as careful in our positive judgements as were are the negative. There are some people that I feel made it to Heaven and I tend to keep that to myself. There are those that I have had doubts about and it's the same for me. I also won't promote a person to much of a degree unless I have had a one on one experience in life with. The Bible to tells us to know them that labor among you. I can't do a very good job of that with people like Franklin G. I can with my own pastor and close friends though.


Yes, I'm guarded about speaking of personal salvation either way. I knew I was pushing it calling out HC to say Billy Graham was saved, but it was rhetorical and in response to him insinuating BG was burning in hell. I knew he wouldn't answer, a sock puppet, a personality conjured from someone's mind, he's not a real person. Mostly I wanted to see what response, from the self appointed christian leaders here to HC's judgement of damnation of Billy Graham.

Of course they ignore it, let it slide, they think HC is one of them, he can do no wrong. They are hypocrites. HC is laughing in his hand.

Kent


Guarded about speaking of personal salvation? I have never heard of a Christian with such a mindset. Christ disagrees with your position.

Oh, so now you are saying HC insinuated? Which post is this?
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Fireball2
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I am a Christian.



It has also seemed to me you are extremely critical of believers in general in past postings. I was surprised to read this. Good for you.


The fact that I am a Christian has been stated before.
Show me where I have been critical of Christians in general.
There are several Christians here who take criticism directed at them personally to generalize it to Christianity.
Happy Camper and OldHat stand out prominently.

krp and Antlers are the type of Christians I identify with.

If you're a Christian wouldn't it be better if you identified with Christ? I mean that is what it's about. Honestly, do you read the Bible. At all?

I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



And there you are passing out judgement and showing you are clueless.
Are you and Crappy related?
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat


I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



I believe the Jesus part...

Kent

Which Jesus part? The part that comes from the Bible or the part that people make up in their imagination? God told us to only trust the part from the Bible.

"For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many." Mat 24:5
You should take your passive aggressive questions and put them where the sun don't shine.
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Fireball2
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I am a Christian.



It has also seemed to me you are extremely critical of believers in general in past postings. I was surprised to read this. Good for you.


The fact that I am a Christian has been stated before.
Show me where I have been critical of Christians in general.
There are several Christians here who take criticism directed at them personally to generalize it to Christianity. "
Happy Camper and OldHat stand out prominently.

krp and Antlers are the type of Christians I identify with.

If you're a Christian wouldn't it be better if you identified with Christ? I mean that is what it's about. Honestly, do you read the Bible. At all?

I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



And there you are passing out judgement and showing you are clueless.
Are you and Crappy related?

I have never met a Christian who would miss an opportunity to proclaim loadly their foundation is Christ.

"For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38

"They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed." Titus 1:16
Vanna, we have someone here who needs to buy a clue!
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Fireball2
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I am a Christian.



It has also seemed to me you are extremely critical of believers in general in past postings. I was surprised to read this. Good for you.


The fact that I am a Christian has been stated before.
Show me where I have been critical of Christians in general.
There are several Christians here who take criticism directed at them personally to generalize it to Christianity. "
Happy Camper and OldHat stand out prominently.

krp and Antlers are the type of Christians I identify with.

If you're a Christian wouldn't it be better if you identified with Christ? I mean that is what it's about. Honestly, do you read the Bible. At all?

I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



And there you are passing out judgement and showing you are clueless.
Are you and Crappy related?

I have never met a Christian who would miss an opportunity to proclaim loadly their foundation is Christ.

"For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38

"They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed." Titus 1:16


I have not once been shy of my personal relationship with Christ and my constant dependency of the Holy Spirit. I've proclaimed it here many times.

That's not salvation.

If someone wants to say they are saved, it's not my place to agree or disagree, that's Gods authority and he didn't tell me either way.

Then there's those who proclaim to the world they 'saved' souls, they 'saved' many, them, I, me.... Uhhh, no you didn't.

Kent
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat


I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



I believe the Jesus part...

Kent

Which Jesus part? The part that comes from the Bible or the part that people make up in their imagination? God told us to only trust the part from the Bible.

"For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many." Mat 24:5

And where would that part be, because the verse you just quoted sounds like it is talking about the many who have posted on here including yourself.
This Bible you and others keep saying you read and believe must be some other version than what I have read. Or, you guys are just a bunch legalist trying to get people to follow the letter of the law, something Christ warned us about. As much as you don't want to believe or see it, there was no book or scriptures that God gave anyone to make into a book or to teach from. That which you all keep quoting is known as the "traditions of men". Christ made it quite clear that he talked in parables and Paul agreed by saying the stories were allegories. But here you guys are telling all that the Bible is a literal book which in reality is calling Christ a liar. No wonder he said... And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? He gave us all the key to entire the kingdom, but you all hide the key or don't even know what the key is and keep those who were entering from entering and you refuse to enter in yourselves because it doesn't fit your legalistic view of a Book written in Allegory,mysticism, and parables.
It is so obvious that we certainly are not reading the same King James Bible.
Originally Posted by OldHat

Oh, so now you are saying HC insinuated? Which post is this?


How many times can you ask this (3) and not go back in this thread and find it, you sure as hell read, quote and comment on everyone else's posts.

Kent
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Fireball2
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I am a Christian.



It has also seemed to me you are extremely critical of believers in general in past postings. I was surprised to read this. Good for you.


The fact that I am a Christian has been stated before.
Show me where I have been critical of Christians in general.
There are several Christians here who take criticism directed at them personally to generalize it to Christianity. "
Happy Camper and OldHat stand out prominently.

krp and Antlers are the type of Christians I identify with.

If you're a Christian wouldn't it be better if you identified with Christ? I mean that is what it's about. Honestly, do you read the Bible. At all?

I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



And there you are passing out judgement and showing you are clueless.
Are you and Crappy related?

I have never met a Christian who would miss an opportunity to proclaim loadly their foundation is Christ.

"For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” Mark 8:38

"They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed." Titus 1:16


I have not once been shy of my personal relationship with Christ and my constant dependency of the Holy Spirit. I've proclaimed it here many times.

That's not salvation.

If someone wants to say they are saved, it's not my place to agree or disagree, that's Gods authority and he didn't tell me either way.

Then there's those who proclaim to the world they 'saved' souls, they 'saved' many, them, I, me.... Uhhh, no you didn't.

Kent

"For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words ..." Mark 8:38

I've never met a Christian who said they saved souls. Maybe you have, but I have not. On the contrary all I have ever heard was the simple statement that a Christian's job is to proclaim the word of God and God does the saving.
Originally Posted by K22
But here you guys are telling all that the Bible is a literal book which in reality is calling Christ a liar.

Where did Christ say this, exactly?

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It is so obvious that we certainly are not reading the same King James Bible.

You are not being clear ... you don't think the King James Bible is Holy Scripture? Or do you?
Originally Posted by OldHat

"For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words ..." Mark 8:38

I've never met a Christian who said they saved souls. Maybe you have, but I have not. On the contrary all I have ever heard was the simple statement that a Christian's job is to proclaim the word of God and God does the saving.


I know the bible better than you and never cherry pick.

I found it interesting earlier you used Mat 7 14 to reply to Rene maybe... not going back and look... made me laugh that you completely ignore the first verses of Mat 7, pretty much been claiming ignorance of that message which started this whole thing.

I've figured out you just wish to divert attention from the subject by attacking the messenger.

Kent
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat

Oh, so now you are saying HC insinuated? Which post is this?


How many times can you ask this (3) and not go back in this thread and find it, you sure as hell read, quote and comment on everyone else's posts.

Kent

I can not read an insinuation. An insinuation is a state of mind of the reader. You were the reader.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat

Oh, so now you are saying HC insinuated? Which post is this?


How many times can you ask this (3) and not go back in this thread and find it, you sure as hell read, quote and comment on everyone else's posts.

Kent

I can not read an insinuation. An insinuation is a state of mind of the reader. You were the reader.


You don't even know what you are replying to.

Kent
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
But here you guys are telling all that the Bible is a literal book which in reality is calling Christ a liar.

Where did Christ say this, exactly?

Quote
It is so obvious that we certainly are not reading the same King James Bible.

You are not being clear ... you don't think the King James Bible is Holy Scripture? Or do you?



Not in your legalistic meaning.
So where did Christ say to read this book in a literal way?
It was because he turned the literal teachings upside down was the reason they killed him. And don't forget it was the church leaders, clergy, ect. that killed him. Those so called scriptures they were quoting back then, along with the same scriptures you quote now are exactly what Christ called the traditions of men.
FIRST seek the Kingdom, that was what Christ taught. And where is this Kingdom? Again, Christ taught that it resides inside of you. But where are you looking and are teaching/telling that this Kingdom is?
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat

"For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words ..." Mark 8:38

I've never met a Christian who said they saved souls. Maybe you have, but I have not. On the contrary all I have ever heard was the simple statement that a Christian's job is to proclaim the word of God and God does the saving.


I know the bible better than you and never cherry pick.

I found it interesting earlier you used Mat 7 14 to reply to Rene maybe... not going back and look... made me laugh that you completely ignore the first verses of Mat 7, pretty much been claiming ignorance of that message which started this whole thing.

I've figured out you just wish to divert attention from the subject by attacking the messenger.

Kent

Mat 7:1 is about hypocritical judgments. I know that because Jesus said so. John 7:24

The disciples of Jesus judged - a lot. But you knew that , right. Acts 5:1-10, Gal 1:8-9
There is only one judgment Jesus forbids and that's spiritual, God's authority.

Problem you have is relating everything into the physical, as is religion's problem.

You may read the bible but you don't understand it.

Kent
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
But here you guys are telling all that the Bible is a literal book which in reality is calling Christ a liar.

Where did Christ say this, exactly?

Quote
It is so obvious that we certainly are not reading the same King James Bible.

You are not being clear ... you don't think the King James Bible is Holy Scripture? Or do you?



Not in your legalistic meaning.
So where did Christ say to read this book in a literal way?
It was because he turned the literal teachings upside down was the reason they killed him. And don't forget it was the church leaders, clergy, ect. that killed him. Those so called scriptures they were quoting back then, along with the same scriptures you quote now are exactly what Christ called the traditions of men.
FIRST seek the Kingdom, that was what Christ taught. And where is this Kingdom? Again, Christ taught that it resides inside of you. But where are you looking and are teaching/telling that this Kingdom is?

That is some weird theology you got going on.

Where did Christ teach that the Kingdom resided inside of us? Where do you get this idea? You must of read it somewhere.

Christ taught that Scripture he quoted said he was the Christ. He did not say that Scripture was traditions of men. On the contrary, Christ loved and upheld all of Scripture. All of it. He said it clearly in Mat 5:17-20. He could not have been clearer.

So you don't think King James Bible is Holy Scripture? I'm not asking you about what I'm saying. I'm asking you what you think about the King James Bible.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by antlers
My hope isn’t anchored to anything that can be read from...it’s not anchored to a book (the Christian Bible) that didn’t even exist when Christianity first began. My hope is anchored to an event ~ the very same event that kindled the dwindling hope of Peter and John and James (the brother of Jesus) and the rest of the first followers of Jesus. The Resurrection is the determinative event of Christianity. Both Jesus and His atoning work are the supreme revelatory work of God. And it didn’t happen because of the Christian Bible. The Christian Bible exists because of the Resurrection. Apostle Peter says that his hope is anchored to the Resurrection of Jesus, period, NOT a book. “In His great ‘mercy’ He has given us ‘new birth’ into a ‘living hope’ through the ‘resurrection’ of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade.”
Peter was taught from The Holy Scripture. Peter did not deny Holy Scripture. Peter loved the Scripture.
When Jesus died, Peter’s hope was crushed. And he feared for his life.

But something happened three days later that rekindled his hope, and it wasn’t “Holy Scripture.” And that same something emboldened him to stand up to the very power structure that had Jesus crucified, and it wasn't “Holy Scripture.”

It was the Resurrection. He (Peter) very clearly and very specifically said so himself. The Resurrection…NOT the Bible…is the key apologetic event and the key component of the Gospel. The Resurrection…NOT the Bible…is the very foundation of Christianity.
Originally Posted by krp
There is only one judgment Jesus forbids and that's spiritual, God's authority.

Problem you have is relating everything into the physical, as is religion's problem.

You may read the bible but you don't understand it.

Kent

Where does Jesus forbid this judgment? Where did you get this idea from?
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by antlers
My hope isn’t anchored to anything that can be read from...it’s not anchored to a book (the Christian Bible) that didn’t even exist when Christianity first began. My hope is anchored to an event ~ the very same event that kindled the dwindling hope of Peter and John and James (the brother of Jesus) and the rest of the first followers of Jesus. The Resurrection is the determinative event of Christianity. Both Jesus and His atoning work are the supreme revelatory work of God. And it didn’t happen because of the Christian Bible. The Christian Bible exists because of the Resurrection. Apostle Peter says that his hope is anchored to the Resurrection of Jesus, period, NOT a book. “In His great ‘mercy’ He has given us ‘new birth’ into a ‘living hope’ through the ‘resurrection’ of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil, or fade.”
Peter was taught from The Holy Scripture. Peter did not deny Holy Scripture. Peter loved the Scripture.
When Jesus died, Peter’s hope was crushed. And he feared for his life.

But something happened three days later that rekindled his hope, and it wasn’t “Holy Scripture.” And that same something emboldened him to stand up to the very power structure that had Jesus crucified, and it wasn't “Holy Scripture.”

It was the Resurrection. He (Peter) very clearly and very specifically said so himself. The Resurrection…NOT the Bible…is the key apologetic event and the key component of the Gospel. The Resurrection…NOT the Bible…is the very foundation of Christianity.

Still ... Peter was taught from The Holy Scripture. Peter did not deny Holy Scripture. Peter loved the Scripture.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
There is only one judgment Jesus forbids and that's spiritual, God's authority.

Problem you have is relating everything into the physical, as is religion's problem.

You may read the bible but you don't understand it.

Kent

Where does Jesus forbid this judgment? Where did you get this idea from?


Not from Paul...

Did you find HC's Billy graham burning in hell post yet?

Kent
Always fun to watch the christians try to out christian each other.
Anyway, I can judge anything in this world as long as I do it fairly... if I say someone's a dipchit, they're a dipchit... Jesus doen't care cause he knows they're a dipchit too...

Kent
Discussion about religion is a good thing.
Originally Posted by BuckHaggard
Always fun to watch the christians try to out christian each other.


Oh well. I quit associating myself as a christian some years ago... now I just follow Christ... hope the subtlety of spelling christian with a small c isn't lost on anyone.

Kent
The first followers of Jesus didn’t have ‘the Christian Bible’ that we have today. Somehow many people have gotten the idea that the Christian Bible ‘is’ Christianity, and as the Christian Bible goes, so goes Christianity. For me, nothing could be further from the truth. Christianity does not rise and fall on the integrity or the verifiability of the Christian Bible.

Christianity preceded the Bible; the reason we have the Christian Bible is because of Christianity. There were many thousands of Christians before ‘the Christian Bible’ ever came along in the 4th century.

Jesus told His Jewish followers that their scriptures pointed to Him. He said that He was the fulfillment of all in what we call the Old Testament. And some of His followers believed Him, they saw that it lined up with Him and the things they were seeing. They started believing that He was the Messiah who was the fulfillment of the Jewish scriptures. And then He was crucified...game over, lights out...clearly He was wrong and they were wrong about Him. And there were no Jesus followers immediately after the Crucifixion. And they no longer believed that Jesus was the son of God when they saw Him die.

And then He rose from the dead and the whole thing got started; and suddenly all those Jewish followers went back to those scriptures that Jesus said told of Him and concluded that He was right, they’d lost faith, He was back, they were back, and everything in their scriptures pointed to Him.

Christianity preceded the Christian Bible. And if you never opened a Christian Bible or the Old Testament; if you never saw a Christian Bible or an Old Testament; if suddenly the entire Christian Bible or Old Testament vanished, it would do nothing to undermine Christianity.

Because Christianity began when Jesus rose from the dead, and His first followers recognized that He was who He claimed to be. People followed Jesus after the resurrection because of the resurrection. That’s how Christianity got started. It is not near as fragile as many might think; it certainly does not hang by a thread of some passage in scripture…or by any scripture or the Christian Bible itself…it’s much more sturdier than that. If it was that fragile, Christianity would have never survived the 1st century.
'God works in strange, and mysterious ways"
Originally Posted by wabigoon
Discussion about religion is a good thing.



It could be were it not for the self righteous booger eaters that condemn all beliefs that differ from their own.

That should cue up a cascade of scripture quotes and threats of eternal damnation to that fiery furnace. LMAO

PTL, amen.


mike r
Originally Posted by lvmiker
Originally Posted by wabigoon
Discussion about religion is a good thing.



It could be were it not for the self righteous booger eaters that condemn all beliefs that differ from their own.

That should cue up a cascade of scripture quotes and threats of eternal damnation to that fiery furnace. LMAO

PTL, amen.


mike r


Well, instead of that let me ask you this.

If a religious guy didn’t try to convince you your differing belief or lack thereof was wrong, why the fugk would you listen to him?
Originally Posted by BillyGoatGruff
Originally Posted by lvmiker
Originally Posted by wabigoon
Discussion about religion is a good thing.



It could be were it not for the self righteous booger eaters that condemn all beliefs that differ from their own.

That should cue up a cascade of scripture quotes and threats of eternal damnation to that fiery furnace. LMAO

PTL, amen.


mike r


Well, instead of that let me ask you this.

If a religious guy didn’t try to convince you your differing belief or lack thereof was wrong, why the fugk would you listen to him?



Huh? I don't understand your question.


mike r
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by lvmiker
Learning the True Path to heaven continues to be confusing and amusing.
Hi lvmiker. Hope all is good out there with y’all.

The conclusive path to heaven, to me, is really very simple…and it’s based on the goodness of God and the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.


Amen.
It is so simple, many "don't get it", I have to pinch myself at times.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


The Bible tells us the world is satans.


Where?

"We know that we are from God and that the whole world lies under the control of the evil one.”" 1 John 5:19

"“I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me.” John 14:30

"And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, and said to him, “To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” And Jesus answered him, “It is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’”” Luke 4:5-8


As for the first two it says Satan is the ruller, not Satan's. There are many Scriptures telling us the world belongs to God. In both the Old Testament and the New Testament. God created it and allows Satan to play in it. But most certainly it does not belong to Satan.

As far as Satan saying something believable, believe Jesus. He says Satan is a liar.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
Originally Posted by dassa
It's always fun to watch the Christians condemn each other to hell.

Well?

Settle down, Nancy. You're not the only "Christian" here.
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat


I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



I believe the Jesus part...

Kent


Where do you get information about Jesus?
We should at least have respect for one another.
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper

How about if I post some of your quotes.
They might just get the attention of those paid to read these forums.


Go for it asshat.
You are an inconsequential clown.


Yeah, I thought not.
Wallets are more important than the thread you started.
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Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
But here you guys are telling all that the Bible is a literal book which in reality is calling Christ a liar.

Where did Christ say this, exactly?

Quote
It is so obvious that we certainly are not reading the same King James Bible.

You are not being clear ... you don't think the King James Bible is Holy Scripture? Or do you?



Not in your legalistic meaning.
So where did Christ say to read this book in a literal way?
It was because he turned the literal teachings upside down was the reason they killed him. And don't forget it was the church leaders, clergy, ect. that killed him. Those so called scriptures they were quoting back then, along with the same scriptures you quote now are exactly what Christ called the traditions of men.
FIRST seek the Kingdom, that was what Christ taught. And where is this Kingdom? Again, Christ taught that it resides inside of you. But where are you looking and are teaching/telling that this Kingdom is?

That is some weird theology you got going on.

Where did Christ teach that the Kingdom resided inside of us? Where do you get this idea? You must of read it somewhere.

Christ taught that Scripture he quoted said he was the Christ. He did not say that Scripture was traditions of men. On the contrary, Christ loved and upheld all of Scripture. All of it. He said it clearly in Mat 5:17-20. He could not have been clearer.

So you don't think King James Bible is Holy Scripture? I'm not asking you about what I'm saying. I'm asking you what you think about the King James Bible.



And I thought you knew the Bible.................... And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you
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Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat


I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



I believe the Jesus part...

Kent


Where do you get information about Jesus?


Sunday school when I was 5.

Kent
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by George_De_Vries_3rd

I’m sorry to hear it, but do we know that what you imply, that his heart inflammation was caused by the vax, is in fact true? I’m not saying it isn’t, but, generally there is too much “correlation means causation” on the ‘Fire.

Read this. Just a few chapters.
https://www.myocarditisfoundation.org/potential-causes-of-pericarditis/

Most likely something irritated or attacked the pericardium. We don't know the details of his case but it is reasonable to believe the vaccine caused the issue.

believe this is what caused my dad's heart attack a couple of months of ago. he has gone downhill
since getting vaxed.
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by BuckHaggard
Always fun to watch the christians try to out christian each other.


Oh well. I quit associating myself as a christian some years ago... now I just follow Christ... hope the subtlety of spelling christian with a small c isn't lost on anyone.

Kent



That was a wise choice.
I hope, and Pray I don't fit that description.
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat


I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



I believe the Jesus part...

Kent


Where do you get information about Jesus?


Sunday school when I was 5.

Kent

Which is another way of saying you got it from the Bible.
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Judging is about judging a person's salvation, claiming God's authority. We can and do judge a person on actions and worldly issues. We absolutely can judge a murderer, thief, liar... or someone doing what we think is good, we can judge a person's actions and defend ourselves against them or praise them. The world is ours and the spirit is God's.

Kent


The Bible tells us the world is satans.


Where?

"We know that we are from God and that the whole world lies under the control of the evil one.”" 1 John 5:19

"“I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me.” John 14:30

"And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time, and said to him, “To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” And Jesus answered him, “It is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.’”” Luke 4:5-8


As for the first two it says Satan is the ruller, not Satan's. There are many Scriptures telling us the world belongs to God. In both the Old Testament and the New Testament. God created it and allows Satan to play in it. But most certainly it does not belong to Satan.

As far as Satan saying something believable, believe Jesus. He says Satan is a liar.

I showed verses and you speak words. God created, but that does not mean it is not now ruled and controlled by satan. It is. Mince words all you want the wold is satans. Fools ignore this.

"If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. " John 15:19

I'm always amazed at how few people read the Bible.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
I hope, and Pray I don't fit that description.


"For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a bond-servant of Christ." Gal 1:10
I hope, and, Pray, I'm not turning anyone away from Jesus Christ.
Originally Posted by wabigoon
I hope, and, Pray, I'm not turning anyone away from Jesus Christ.


I sure wouldn't think so Richard.
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by BuckHaggard
Always fun to watch the christians try to out christian each other.


Oh well. I quit associating myself as a christian some years ago... now I just follow Christ... hope the subtlety of spelling christian with a small c isn't lost on anyone.

Kent

To do that you must follow Holy Scripture because that is what He taught His followers to do.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat


I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



I believe the Jesus part...

Kent


Where do you get information about Jesus?


Sunday school when I was 5.

Kent

Which is another way of saying you got it from the Bible.


Just the opposite, I don't know anyone who never heard of Jesus, but read the bible and said... Hey! who is the Jesus? he sounds great.

You heard about Jesus before you read about Jesus, especially if it was before you could read.

When you are little, hearing about Jesus just puts a name to what you already know inside.

Kent
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
But here you guys are telling all that the Bible is a literal book which in reality is calling Christ a liar.

Where did Christ say this, exactly?

Quote
It is so obvious that we certainly are not reading the same King James Bible.

You are not being clear ... you don't think the King James Bible is Holy Scripture? Or do you?



Not in your legalistic meaning.
So where did Christ say to read this book in a literal way?
It was because he turned the literal teachings upside down was the reason they killed him. And don't forget it was the church leaders, clergy, ect. that killed him. Those so called scriptures they were quoting back then, along with the same scriptures you quote now are exactly what Christ called the traditions of men.
FIRST seek the Kingdom, that was what Christ taught. And where is this Kingdom? Again, Christ taught that it resides inside of you. But where are you looking and are teaching/telling that this Kingdom is?

That is some weird theology you got going on.

Where did Christ teach that the Kingdom resided inside of us? Where do you get this idea? You must of read it somewhere.

Christ taught that Scripture he quoted said he was the Christ. He did not say that Scripture was traditions of men. On the contrary, Christ loved and upheld all of Scripture. All of it. He said it clearly in Mat 5:17-20. He could not have been clearer.

So you don't think King James Bible is Holy Scripture? I'm not asking you about what I'm saying. I'm asking you what you think about the King James Bible.



And I thought you knew the Bible.................... And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you

You had to search for a translation that fit your strange theology. Jesus was talking to the Pharisees DIRECTLY when he said this. So why would Jesus tell the Pharisees The Kingdom was within them. It is meaningless to say the Kingdom of God is within you. What does that even mean? Christ in us, but NOT the Kingdom of God. He was saying He was the Kingdom of God and he was among them.

"Now He was questioned by the Pharisees as to when the kingdom of God was coming, and He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God is not coming with [a]signs that can be observed; 21 nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or, ‘There it is!’ For behold, the kingdom of God is [b]in your midst." Luke 17:20-21
Originally Posted by wabigoon
I hope, and, Pray, I'm not turning anyone away from Jesus Christ.


No, youre not

But Happy Crapper is
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat


I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



I believe the Jesus part...

Kent


Where do you get information about Jesus?


Sunday school when I was 5.

Kent

Which is another way of saying you got it from the Bible.


Just the opposite, I don't know anyone who never heard of Jesus, but read the bible and said... Hey! who is the Jesus? he sounds great.

You heard about Jesus before you read about Jesus, especially if it was before you could read.

When you are little, hearing about Jesus just puts a name to what you already know inside.

Kent

The people who taught you learned it from the Bible. Hence you learned it from the Bible.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by BuckHaggard
Always fun to watch the christians try to out christian each other.


Oh well. I quit associating myself as a christian some years ago... now I just follow Christ... hope the subtlety of spelling christian with a small c isn't lost on anyone.

Kent

To do that you must follow Holy Scripture because that is what He taught His followers to do.


The purest Christian is a little child singing 'Jesus loves me this I know'... it's all down hill from there, the more you think you know than that child by studying scripture, the farther you get away from Christ.

Kent
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat


I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



I believe the Jesus part...

Kent


Where do you get information about Jesus?


Sunday school when I was 5.

Kent

Which is another way of saying you got it from the Bible.


Just the opposite, I don't know anyone who never heard of Jesus, but read the bible and said... Hey! who is the Jesus? he sounds great.

You heard about Jesus before you read about Jesus, especially if it was before you could read.

When you are little, hearing about Jesus just puts a name to what you already know inside.

Kent

The people who taught you learned it from the Bible. Hence you learned it from the Bible.


No, people who taught me heard it first and understood the truth before reading... and on and on...

Kent
Originally Posted by antlers
The first followers of Jesus didn’t have ‘the Christian Bible’ that we have today. Somehow many people have gotten the idea that the Christian Bible ‘is’ Christianity, and as the Christian Bible goes, so goes Christianity. For me, nothing could be further from the truth. Christianity does not rise and fall on the integrity or the verifiability of the Christian Bible.

Christianity preceded the Bible; the reason we have the Christian Bible is because of Christianity. There were many thousands of Christians before ‘the Christian Bible’ ever came along in the 4th century.

Jesus told His Jewish followers that their scriptures pointed to Him. He said that He was the fulfillment of all in what we call the Old Testament. And some of His followers believed Him, they saw that it lined up with Him and the things they were seeing. They started believing that He was the Messiah who was the fulfillment of the Jewish scriptures. And then He was crucified...game over, lights out...clearly He was wrong and they were wrong about Him. And there were no Jesus followers immediately after the Crucifixion. And they no longer believed that Jesus was the son of God when they saw Him die.

And then He rose from the dead and the whole thing got started; and suddenly all those Jewish followers went back to those scriptures that Jesus said told of Him and concluded that He was right, they’d lost faith, He was back, they were back, and everything in their scriptures pointed to Him.

Christianity preceded the Christian Bible. And if you never opened a Christian Bible or the Old Testament; if you never saw a Christian Bible or an Old Testament; if suddenly the entire Christian Bible or Old Testament vanished, it would do nothing to undermine Christianity.

Because Christianity began when Jesus rose from the dead, and His first followers recognized that He was who He claimed to be. People followed Jesus after the resurrection because of the resurrection. That’s how Christianity got started. It is not near as fragile as many might think; it certainly does not hang by a thread of some passage in scripture…or by any scripture or the Christian Bible itself…it’s much more sturdier than that. If it was that fragile, Christianity would have never survived the 1st century.

If you reject the Old Testament then you are rejecting Christ. There is no way around it.

Everything you know about Christ is from the texts you reject. You would not even know about the resurrection with out the New Testament. It is stunning that there are people who fall for your in congruent nonsense. It literally makes no sense under any logical scrutiny.

Now, it is time for you to go into some long winded non-sense post repeating exactly what you say over and over again. Never connecting any dots.
Maybe OH is also an anti Christianity troll.

Very clever.
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The Holy Spirit of God dwells within believers…the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead…and God can speak to one separately, one on one, rather than just getting all of one’s answers from what He told someone else 2,000 years ago.

I'm not saying that what God said to them isn't relevant or true. I'm saying that one needs specific instruction for one’s life from God today, rather than trying to live it just according to what He told somebody else 2,000 years ago. The whole purpose is for one to understand that one can have a one on one relationship with God; in fact that's what He wants.

One can be led by the Holy Spirit. One can trust in Jesus’ life example and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit, to me, is the strongest guide and teacher that there is.
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat


I mean krp and antlers don't appear to believe in any Holy Scripture.



I believe the Jesus part...

Kent


Where do you get information about Jesus?


Sunday school when I was 5.

Kent

Which is another way of saying you got it from the Bible.


Just the opposite, I don't know anyone who never heard of Jesus, but read the bible and said... Hey! who is the Jesus? he sounds great.

You heard about Jesus before you read about Jesus, especially if it was before you could read.

When you are little, hearing about Jesus just puts a name to what you already know inside.

Kent

The people who taught you learned it from the Bible. Hence you learned it from the Bible.


No, people who taught me heard it first and understood the truth before reading... and on and on...

Kent

That is non-sense. You and I both know the people who taught you read the Bible.
Antlers, I'm serious, would you be available to stand in at our church?
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by BuckHaggard
Always fun to watch the christians try to out christian each other.


Oh well. I quit associating myself as a christian some years ago... now I just follow Christ... hope the subtlety of spelling christian with a small c isn't lost on anyone.

Kent

To do that you must follow Holy Scripture because that is what He taught His followers to do.


The purest Christian is a little child singing 'Jesus loves me this I know'... it's all down hill from there, the more you think you know than that child by studying scripture, the farther you get away from Christ.

Kent

Christ taught from Scripture.

How is Franklin doing now?
Originally Posted by OldHat
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That is non-sense. You and I both know the people who taught you read the Bible.


No one taught me to read the bible specifically, I chose to.

Jesus started with word of mouth long before there was anything to read... listen to antlers.

Kent
Originally Posted by ironbender

How is Franklin doing now?




He may not be in hell but I bet his ears are burning...

Kent
The church has many problems and has caused a lot of harm. Any thinking person of faith can see it. Abandoning the church is to throw the baby out with the bath IMO.

The guy in this video has been a big influence in my life. Even if you watch the message and don’t agree with him you’ll find something to consider.

Disclaimer: He’s about as far from fundamentalist junk that is posted here as you can get. That alone makes him worth a listen.

https://youtu.be/5TJvBxIXLlI
I think Franklin is doing quite well, Praise the Good Lord.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by BuckHaggard
Always fun to watch the christians try to out christian each other.


Oh well. I quit associating myself as a christian some years ago... now I just follow Christ... hope the subtlety of spelling christian with a small c isn't lost on anyone.

Kent

To do that you must follow Holy Scripture because that is what He taught His followers to do.


That my friend is BS.

What was it that Christ taught?

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes (not like teachers of religious law.)


16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

So you're going to church why????


umbers 23:19 God is not a man,

1 John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you,THAT GOD IS LIGHT.
Ye are all the children of light,


And from the Gospel of Thomas ...........quoting Christ....

(50) Jesus said, "If they say to you, 'Where did you come from?', say to them, 'We came
from the light, the place where the light came into being on its own accord and
established itself and became manifest through their image.' If they say to you, 'Is it
you?', say, 'We are its children, we are the elect of the living father.' If they ask you,
'What is the sign of your father in you?', say to them, 'It is movement and repose.'"
(51) His disciples said to him, "When will the repose of the dead come about, and when
will the new world come?"
He said to them, "What you look forward to has already come, but you do not recognize
it."

And then shall appear the SIGN of the Son of man in heaven
Has that happened yet? If so, when?

This could go on and on with all taken from the scriptures.
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by ironbender

How is Franklin doing now?

He may not be in hell but I bet his ears are burning...

Kent

I bet he’d not be bothered by these know nothings, Kent.
Originally Posted by krp
The purest Christian is a little child singing 'Jesus loves me this I know'... it's all down hill from there, the more you think you know than that child by studying scripture, the farther you get away from Christ.

Kent


Perhaps you don't accept Apostle Peter's Words, "Grow in Grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ."
Originally Posted by IZH27

Disclaimer: He’s about as far from fundamentalist junk that is posted here as you can get.



That's not a disclaimer, it's a ringing endorsement.
Originally Posted by IZH27
The church has many problems and has caused a lot of harm. Any thinking person of faith can see it. ]


Sorry to pop your bubble, but the church has not caused any harm. Frauds and counterfeits have caused harm.
K22,

You don't accept the Bible as God's Word and then quote Thomas?
Why argue?
There certainly have been frauds. However, there are many many errors that have been introduced by well meaning but ignorant theologians that have caused tremendous amounts of harm.

Dr Rosenbladt addresses only a bit of the issue. Billy Graham is part of the problem. Most posters on this thread hold him in high esteem and count him as one of the great American preachers. One of the primary influencers in his ministry was Charles Finney who is considered the father of the Revival movement. Finney denied original sin and the substitutionary work of Christ. Most of the modern American can be traced directly and indirectly to Charles Finney and his “theology”.

I can’t remember the particular study but it’s interesting to research the “lasting impact” of Graham’s crusades. The long term impact of his decisional theology was pretty dismal. The church certainly has caused significant damage to the faith of many millions.
Originally Posted by IZH27
The church certainly has caused significant damage to the faith of many millions.


The church is composed of people, like me, all flawed. Like trying to put the pieces of a puzzle together that have broken, worn, and tattered edges. People cause damage. Individual people.
It certainly is filled with imperfect people. It’s actually filled with sinners. That’s not what I’m referencing though.

As American Christian’s it’s difficult to weed through all of the absolute unchristian teaching that we have taken for granted for being truth. It’s work, it requires thinking and it depends on introspection.

Helen Keller said that most people don’t like to think. When one thinks one must reach conclusions. Conclusions aren’t always pleasant.

Consider the many people who have posted on this thread and other such threads. Separate yourself from the discussion/arguments and hear what people are saying. If you listen closely, many of the posts hint at a story much deeper than the anger that is being expressed. It’s an anger that cheesy Christian cliche and church sign sayings will never understand and can never address yet that’s in large part what is presented.
Originally Posted by Ringman
K22,

You don't accept the Bible as God's Word and then quote Thomas?



Not exactly what I said, but whatever. The Gospel of Thomas as you know was tossed out of the Bible you call God's Word. So there you have it, the church authorities, i.e. lawyers, scribes, Pharisee's, must have had a conversation with God and pointed out his error. But as usual, you missed the context of what Thomas, Christ, and the disciples wrote. The programming the church and its traditions have thrown upon humankind is beyond comprehension. If you burn all the books save for only a few, claim they are the only factual books, kill any resistance to what you are teaching, you have your programming complete and none are the wiser. Let that teaching go on for hundres of years or more, the perception can hardly be broken. It is no wonder the Bible says many are called but few are chosen or And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
I guess I have a hard time understanding why so many aren't seeing what I and some others see within the scriptures. Maybe working out your OWN salvation has a different meaning to me. I know the scriptures saying 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. .....has a completely different meaning to me than most posters I read on here.
I suspected Gnosticism had an influence here. Gnosticism is a heretical and satanic collage of teachings.
1) Christ is the only means to salvation through Grace. Christ is to be worshiped, gloried and prayed to. He is divine and was not created.
2) The Bible is God's revelation to His followers and is the most important vehicle for His communication and guidance for our lives.
3) The Bible, while written, printed and copied by men, has been supernaturally protected via The Holy Spirit through out its inception by the prophets and apostles, and its collation into the printed text we see today.
4) Those who reject the Bible, or add to it, inevitably stray into heresy. It always happens.

We will all find this to be true. Some sooner. Some later. Some to late.

"For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions," 2 Tim 4:3

That time is now.
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by krp
The purest Christian is a little child singing 'Jesus loves me this I know'... it's all down hill from there, the more you think you know than that child by studying scripture, the farther you get away from Christ.

Kent


Perhaps you don't accept Apostle Peter's Words, "Grow in Grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ."


"Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

Of course I could take up the shield and sword of chapter and verse, attack and defend...

Instead think... This is what is taught... A child, doesn't have to 'know' anything to automatically be accepted in heaven, they don't have to be considered a christian child, just any child. Then at sometime the child changes from innocent to accountability, from innocent to Christ to accountable to religion, accountable to a denomination, to a book, accountable to an assembly of man...

eventually it get's distilled down to an individual view and everyone else is wrong...

Here's the rub... everyone is born saved, but then that save is retracted, so it's the resave, which is broad at the beginning but the gate shrinks with the more you know, the more you learn, the more you study. And which path is the right path... Peter's? Paul's, Smith's, Graham's, Baptist, Catholic, Mormon, Jehovah witness, Bible?

If you are old best to have every i dotted and t crossed.

I'll just take Jesus's path, he didn't write the direction in a book, he guides with spirit.

And if you believe once saved always saved, then think of the children and what that means.

Kent
The funny part is the gate always shrinks for others the more someone thinks they 'know', learned... never for themselves.

Kent
And just another thought/question for the christian bible theologians...

Did you ever think you knew the truth biblically, but later learned you were mistaken as your knowledge grew? Did you only think you were saved while in error? And if you were saved even in error, are you just better saved now?

Kent
Originally Posted by OldHat
1) Christ is the only means to salvation through Grace. Christ is to be worshiped, gloried and prayed to. He is divine and was not created.
2) The Bible is God's revelation to His followers and is the most important vehicle for His communication and guidance for our lives.
3) The Bible, while written, printed and copied by men, has been supernaturally protected via The Holy Spirit through out its inception by the prophets and apostles, and its collation into the printed text we see today.
4) Those who reject the Bible, or add to it, inevitably stray into heresy. It always happens.

We will all find this to be true. Some sooner. Some later. Some to late.

"For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions," 2 Tim 4:3

That time is now.



Strong truths found there, OldHat.
Amen.
krp, Matthews 7:13 refers to the gate of salvation. Once a person has hit the age of accountability, they will make a conscious choice to take a path.
Once the path to Heaven has been taken by fully accepting Christ, that "narrow" gate is the end result. There is no leaving that path.
Yes, it is a narrow path as it is the one less chosen by the masses. The wide "gate" appears easier to many people.

Will there be those who never "grew" in the spirit and became what Christ wanted them to be? Yes. And they will receive a judgement for that in Heaven.
I think many who expect "crowns" or awards will not be getting quite what they are anticipating.
To "grow" in the spirit refers to becoming that believer who is an example and witness for Christ. That is through study, prayer and asking Christ to have the Holy Spirit influence those studies and understanding.
Akin to a plant, after it breaks soil and grows to become something that bears a good product the growth of a believer has to be nourished and protected.
Lotsa fungus, blight, rot and drought to be found in this world.
Originally Posted by WTM45
krp, Matthews 7:13 refers to the gate of salvation. Once a person has hit the age of accountability, they will make a conscious choice to take a path.
Once the path to Heaven has been taken by fully accepting Christ, that "narrow" gate is the end result. There is no leaving that path.
Yes, it is a narrow path as it is the one less chosen by the masses. The wide "gate" appears easier to many people.

Will there be those who never "grew" in the spirit and became what Christ wanted them to be? Yes. And they will receive a judgement for that in Heaven.
I think many who expect "crowns" or awards will not be getting quite what they are anticipating.
To "grow" in the spirit refers to becoming that believer who is an example and witness for Christ. That is through study, prayer and asking Christ to have the Holy Spirit influence those studies and understanding.
Akin to a plant, after it breaks soil and grows to become something that bears a good product the growth of a believer has to be nourished and protected.
Lotsa fungus, blight, rot and drought to be found in this world.



Thats why I never understood the baby baptism thing....certainly not a conscious choice by the child. And even Confirmation for a 13yo, it seems more of a force by the parents or church than a conscious choice of the kid.
Originally Posted by krp
The funny part is the gate always shrinks for others the more someone thinks they 'know', learned... never for themselves.

Kent

Sad how the liars who say they follow Christs deny His words:

"For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few." Mat 7:14
Originally Posted by krp
And just another thought/question for the christian bible theologians...

Did you ever think you knew the truth biblically, but later learned you were mistaken as your knowledge grew?

Yes.

Quote

Did you only think you were saved while in error? And if you were saved even in error, are you just better saved now?
Kent

I don't understand what you are saying
Haven't you found Happy Camper's posts of Billy Graham burning/being in hell yet?

Kent
Originally Posted by WTM45
krp, Matthews 7:13 refers to the gate of salvation. Once a person has hit the age of accountability, they will make a conscious choice to take a path.
Once the path to Heaven has been taken by fully accepting Christ, that "narrow" gate is the end result. There is no leaving that path.
Yes, it is a narrow path as it is the one less chosen by the masses. The wide "gate" appears easier to many people.

Will there be those who never "grew" in the spirit and became what Christ wanted them to be? Yes. And they will receive a judgement for that in Heaven.
I think many who expect "crowns" or awards will not be getting quite what they are anticipating.
To "grow" in the spirit refers to becoming that believer who is an example and witness for Christ. That is through study, prayer and asking Christ to have the Holy Spirit influence those studies and understanding.
Akin to a plant, after it breaks soil and grows to become something that bears a good product the growth of a believer has to be nourished and protected.
Lotsa fungus, blight, rot and drought to be found in this world.



At what point does God knock you off his path?

Kent
When I was 5 singing, Jesus loves me this I know... I was pure in Christ, the path was easy to see. Any detours weren't from God. I walk the easy path of Christ again. Any narrow path is Man's mind and of their own making.

Kent
Originally Posted by krp
At what point does God knock you off his path?
Kent


It is not God's will nor His intention to see anyone fail in their attempt to grow in the spirit. He has said that clearly.
Is there a way to "lose" the gift of salvation?
I am only convicted through study and teaching there is one way to do that.
And, that is by blaspheme against God.
He will simply state "I never knew you." And that means you were never known to Him as being one of His own.
Could a person accept Christ and then blaspheme and reject God? Makes you wonder if they really "accepted" Christ to begin with.
Either way, the person has to acknowledge that the God of Abraham, our Creator, exists and is supreme.
Hard to fathom someone who can make that choice.

Great discussion. No argument from me, as I have asked those same questions to myself and others.
I do understand those that came to Jesus later in life, they believe they were 'born again' and it's a good catch phrase. They just don't know they were born with and now have awareness. That simple but astounding fact doesn't put people in the pews. Religion has to be the middleman between you and God or there is no religion... but your life didn't start that way.

New christians are like new mothers... they've studied and researched, they know all the answers, their baby will be different, never hear the word no, never eat candy, never hear a cuss word, no negativity, all natural... All these things will condition it to be the perfect child... everyone else who ever raised a child did it wrong... till the second child, all that chit is out the door.

And we all smile when they claim how perfect their child will be...

Kent
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.
Originally Posted by Fireball2
Originally Posted by IZH27
The church certainly has caused significant damage to the faith of many millions.


The church is composed of people, like me, all flawed. Like trying to put the pieces of a puzzle together that have broken, worn, and tattered edges. People cause damage. Individual people.


You attempts to appear intelligent or benevolent... are actually quite pathetic.

I am genuinely embarrassed for God by the stupid chit you type.
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.


I am as guilty as anyone allowing the flesh to affect me. My grandmother told me life is a bunch of crap with a little happiness now and then. She found her little bit of love in her children and grandchildren.

Our big love is God and that's spiritual and we can put up a lot of barriers between that without even knowing.

There's nothing I can do to make God love me more. I look around at my fellow man and all the different barriers that are put up and realized... me, religion, themselves... thinking that removing those barriers can make God love them more, is only ego.

Kent
Throughout the thread a few have implied that the Christian life is primarily a spiritual experience. As I see it there is plenty of evidence concerning the physical nature of the faith. I believe that the Christian faith is much more related to the physical than the spiritual. That isn’t a denial of the spiritual but rather a recognition that “spiritual/emotional” arguments are at best subjective when applied apart from the individual whose experience is being considered.

I’m don’t agree with the mostly spiritual view but I’m always curious to know how people come to their views and opinions. For the posters who step away from the tangible aspects of the Christian faith, the written Word, Baptism, the sacraments, do you have an objective rational for your position?
Originally Posted by Raeford
WWJD
I think He’d very likely surprise us. That’s what He always did with those who thought they knew what He’d do. I think He’d very likely say first and foremost “I love you” and “I understand everything that you’re dealing with” and “I’m here for you.” I think He’d very likely do the polar opposite from what many who give lip service to being ‘Christians’ would do.
If the Kingdom, Heaven, resides within you, then can one of you Bible thumpers tell me how you get there? Keep in mind that according to Christ it resides in you so be very careful how you answer.
Here's a hint...................The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath. Proverbs 15:24 if you want to make sure I quoted it correctly. And, you might want to key in on the word "life".
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.




Really.
Aren't you forgetting something?

Ye are all the children of light
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
Originally Posted by OldHat
1) Christ is the only means to salvation through Grace. Christ is to be worshiped, gloried and prayed to. He is divine and was not created.
2) The Bible is God's revelation to His followers and is the most important vehicle for His communication and guidance for our lives.
3) The Bible, while written, printed and copied by men, has been supernaturally protected via The Holy Spirit through out its inception by the prophets and apostles, and its collation into the printed text we see today.
4) Those who reject the Bible, or add to it, inevitably stray into heresy. It always happens.

We will all find this to be true. Some sooner. Some later. Some to late.

"For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions," 2 Tim 4:3

That time is now.



Sounds very much like it was written for you.
Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”


Now this true. If a child is instructed how to enter the kingdom that resides in them they will do it easily because they haven't been brainwashed with the hogwash that is taught by the church.

It is very clear that Christ did not instruct the disciples that they needed to be born again, but did instruct the religious believers they did. Very telling.
Where’s yall buddy Happy Camper at?

Yall need to rein in your “brother”
I find the walk with Jesus to be an easy walk. His path is clear. The world isn’t easy; as krp’s grandmother said, “…life is a bunch of crap with a little happiness now and then…”. Jesus said His yoke is easy and His burden is light. I believe Him; I’ve found what He said to be true.

This earthly life that we all live is hard; but He’s willing to walk with us through it. And I’ve found that walk to not only make this earthly life better for me, but to make me better at this earthly life that we all struggle with.

The idea that the Power that created the universe is interested in having a one on one relationship with me...one of His creations...resonates with me. Everything else really pales in comparison to that idea. It changes your perspective and gives life real meaning.

He says He’ll give us rest from our weariness and our heavy burdens, and that we can learn from Him. I take that to heart. It’s the easiest life that I’ve ever known.
Originally Posted by IZH27

I’m don’t agree with the mostly spiritual view but I’m always curious to know how people come to their views and opinions. For the posters who step away from the tangible aspects of the Christian faith, the written Word, Baptism, the sacraments, do you have an objective rational for your position?

Definitely. It takes more faith to be an atheist than a Christian.

Short answer is to research William Lane Craig. He has excellent books, videos and essays on the subject. Yuo can spend a year studying his stuff and still find good things from him to read.

Longer answer is there is something called Natural Theology. This uses science and philosophy to make meta physical cases for the existence of God and His character.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=teleological+argument+god
https://www.reasonablefaith.org/moral
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=kalam+cosmological+argument+god

This books is fantastic: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G5M1BFK

He has a ton of videos too. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=youtube+william+lane+craig

Originally Posted by Fireball2
Originally Posted by IZH27
The church certainly has caused significant damage to the faith of many millions.


The church is composed of people, like me, all flawed. Like trying to put the pieces of a puzzle together that have broken, worn, and tattered edges. People cause damage. Individual people.

This is true.
If you told the atheist that God is not a he, nor a she, but is Light, then most of them would not be atheists. It's the christian garbage that turns them away. Christ said it best, it's the Traditions of Men that turn people into atheists.

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light,
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.




Really.
Aren't you forgetting something?

Ye are all the children of light
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

That is occultic. You can see that cheap new age sht on hundreds of brain dead websites.

Now I understand qanon better.
Originally Posted by K22
If you told the atheist that God is not a he, nor a she, but is Light, then most of them would not be atheists. It's the christian garbage that turns them away. Christ said it best, it's the Traditions of Men that turn people into atheists.

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light,

Like many you throw stones endlessly and will never explain or defend what your spiritual beliefs because they are indefensible.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.




Really.
Aren't you forgetting something?

Ye are all the children of light
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

That is occultic. You can see that cheap new age sht on hundreds of brain dead websites.

Now I understand qanon better.


Laffin!!!!! You just called Christ and God occultic. But then again, that is the correct use of that word, which of course means something hidden.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
If you told the atheist that God is not a he, nor a she, but is Light, then most of them would not be atheists. It's the christian garbage that turns them away. Christ said it best, it's the Traditions of Men that turn people into atheists.

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light,

Like many you throw stones endlessly and will never explain or defend what your spiritual beliefs because they are indefensible.


No, they have been explained to you but you refuse to read and comprehend them because you are so stuck in form........meaning perception.
You really enjoy spouting off scripture verses trying to defend your position and much of the time misinterpreting what was written in those verses. But I don't want to fault you to much as I also am guilty of doing the same thing many years ago. That belief that you and many others are posting is what I taught for just over 30yrs and that teaching is the broad path, not the narrow one. There are billions of christian people all over the world who believe what you are posting, maybe some of them in a different context, but never-the-less it is all the same.
The example of a child be able to enter in is very good allegory of saying the way to the kingdom is very simple. No hoops to jump thru or stones to jump over which is very unlike the christian religious teachings. And you know those teachings well and yes, those are the very teachings that Christ said were the Traditions of Men, not the teachings of Christ.
Antler in saying that the walk with Jesus is easy is also what I know. Him and I may not agree on the context of that or we may, I really don't know, but it is obvious by his posting that he has also overcome the Traditions of Men.
If what I am posting you OldHat consider new age, then by golly Christ was a new ager, he for sure was a rebel in his teachings. And as for new age, yup, we are now in a new age and its an age that Christ talked about. And the most interesting part of this "new age" to me is the fact that God in all His ability painted a picture of His son in the sky pouring out the water of truth, but the church in all their wisdom has missed it.
It is said: But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. and that is true, but many knew the year and the month, myself included and now that it has happened, I now know the year, month, day, and hour. Do you OldHat? The instructions to knowing were always there in the scriptures so as a scholar of such I'm sure you know also.
Originally Posted by OldHat
1) Christ is the only means to salvation through Grace. Christ is to be worshiped, gloried and prayed to. He is divine and was not created.
2) The Bible is God's revelation to His followers and is the most important vehicle for His communication and guidance for our lives.
3) The Bible, while written, printed and copied by men, has been supernaturally protected via The Holy Spirit through out its inception by the prophets and apostles, and its collation into the printed text we see today.
4) Those who reject the Bible, or add to it, inevitably stray into heresy. It always happens.

We will all find this to be true. Some sooner. Some later. Some to late.

"For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions," 2 Tim 4:3

That time is now.



This is the long and the short of it. God doesn't reject people from heaven, people reject God. None of us know how much time we have, so now is a good time to get right with God.
"For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions," 2 Tim 4:3


Yes. So lets see how that works. The Baptists have it down with their teaching, no it's the Methodist, nope the Catholics have it, nope it's the christian identity bunch, oh no the Nazarene's are in the know, no, no, it's the Jews, oh no not really, the church of God, now they rock, no they don't but those Pentecostal sure do,.............and on and on and on. That is exactly what christians do, they find themselves teachers that suit their passions/emotions and then call it the Holy Spirit, when in fact it is nothing more than their ego or human spirit.
Originally Posted by slumlord
Where’s yall buddy Happy Camper at?

Yall need to rein in your “brother”


It's the Safariman syndrome...

Kent
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
If you told the atheist that God is not a he, nor a she, but is Light, then most of them would not be atheists. It's the christian garbage that turns them away. Christ said it best, it's the Traditions of Men that turn people into atheists.

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light,

Like many you throw stones endlessly and will never explain or defend what your spiritual beliefs because they are indefensible.


No, they have been explained to you but you refuse to read and comprehend them because you are so stuck in form........meaning perception.
You really enjoy spouting off scripture verses trying to defend your position and much of the time misinterpreting what was written in those verses. But I don't want to fault you to much as I also am guilty of doing the same thing many years ago. That belief that you and many others are posting is what I taught for just over 30yrs and that teaching is the broad path, not the narrow one. There are billions of christian people all over the world who believe what you are posting, maybe some of them in a different context, but never-the-less it is all the same.
The example of a child be able to enter in is very good allegory of saying the way to the kingdom is very simple. No hoops to jump thru or stones to jump over which is very unlike the christian religious teachings. And you know those teachings well and yes, those are the very teachings that Christ said were the Traditions of Men, not the teachings of Christ.
Antler in saying that the walk with Jesus is easy is also what I know. Him and I may not agree on the context of that or we may, I really don't know, but it is obvious by his posting that he has also overcome the Traditions of Men.
If what I am posting you OldHat consider new age, then by golly Christ was a new ager, he for sure was a rebel in his teachings. And as for new age, yup, we are now in a new age and its an age that Christ talked about. And the most interesting part of this "new age" to me is the fact that God in all His ability painted a picture of His son in the sky pouring out the water of truth, but the church in all their wisdom has missed it.
It is said: But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. and that is true, but many knew the year and the month, myself included and now that it has happened, I now know the year, month, day, and hour. Do you OldHat? The instructions to knowing were always there in the scriptures so as a scholar of such I'm sure you know also.

All that's been explained to me is a clear rejection of the Bible while hiding behind the phony "Traditions of Men" mantra .. . and mantra is the correct term.

When Christ talked about Traditions of Men he was not talking about the Holy Scripture. He was talking about things taught outside the Holy Scripture. Christ embraced Holy Scripture and taught His followers to do the same.

"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven." Mat 5:17-19
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.




Really.
Aren't you forgetting something?

Ye are all the children of light
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

That is occultic. You can see that cheap new age sht on hundreds of brain dead websites.

Now I understand qanon better.


Laffin!!!!! You just called Christ and God occultic. But then again, that is the correct use of that word, which of course means something hidden.

It is a perversion of Holy Scripture to claim we are gods. That is exactly what satan has taught since the begging and what the gnostics teach to this day.

There is one God.

"But though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach unto you any gospel other than that which we preached unto you, let him be anathema." Gal 1:8
So there's a pecking order in heaven?

I'm trying to beat Jim Conrad out for the 9,006,612,004th spot, but he's got a pretty good hold on it.

Kent
Originally Posted by K22
"For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions," 2 Tim 4:3


Yes. So lets see how that works. The Baptists have it down with their teaching, no it's the Methodist, nope the Catholics have it, nope it's the christian identity bunch, oh no the Nazarene's are in the know, no, no, it's the Jews, oh no not really, the church of God, now they rock, no they don't but those Pentecostal sure do,.............and on and on and on. That is exactly what christians do, they find themselves teachers that suit their passions/emotions and then call it the Holy Spirit, when in fact it is nothing more than their ego or human spirit.

You slide past the obvious fact that you do the same thing by differentiating yourself from others. You pretend to be special while condemning everyone else as inferior. You do exactly what you condemn.

Just because Christians differ in their opinions on some Scripture does not mean all of Scripture is wrong. You ignore the enormous agreement among Christians and focus on disagreements. All why turning a blind eye to your own spiritual beliefs. You hide your beliefs.
Originally Posted by krp
So there's a pecking order in heaven?

I'm trying to beat Jim Conrad out for the 9,006,612,004th spot, but he's got a pretty good hold on it.

Kent

Why do you hide your beliefs?
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
So there's a pecking order in heaven?

I'm trying to beat Jim Conrad out for the 9,006,612,004th spot, but he's got a pretty good hold on it.

Kent

Why do you hide your beliefs?


You obviously agree with Happy Camper that Billy Graham is burning in hell.

Kent
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
So there's a pecking order in heaven?

I'm trying to beat Jim Conrad out for the 9,006,612,004th spot, but he's got a pretty good hold on it.

Kent

Why do you hide your beliefs?


You obviously agree with Happy Camper that Billy Graham is burning in hell.

Kent

Your only concern is how many one liners you can eject into the thread.
Originally Posted by krp
So there's a pecking order in heaven?

I'm trying to beat Jim Conrad out for the 9,006,612,004th spot, but he's got a pretty good hold on it.

Kent


I know a guy.....
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
So there's a pecking order in heaven?

I'm trying to beat Jim Conrad out for the 9,006,612,004th spot, but he's got a pretty good hold on it.

Kent

Why do you hide your beliefs?


You obviously agree with Happy Camper that Billy Graham is burning in hell.

Kent

Your only concern is how many one liners you can eject into the thread.


I don't think you can keep straight who you are responding to.

Kent
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
So there's a pecking order in heaven?

I'm trying to beat Jim Conrad out for the 9,006,612,004th spot, but he's got a pretty good hold on it.

Kent

Why do you hide your beliefs?


You obviously agree with Happy Camper that Billy Graham is burning in hell.

Kent

Your only concern is how many one liners you can eject into the thread.


I don't think you can keep straight who you are responding to.

Kent

The similarities are glaring.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.




Really.
Aren't you forgetting something?

Ye are all the children of light
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

That is occultic. You can see that cheap new age sht on hundreds of brain dead websites.

Now I understand qanon better.


Laffin!!!!! You just called Christ and God occultic. But then again, that is the correct use of that word, which of course means something hidden.

It is a perversion of Holy Scripture to claim we are gods. That is exactly what satan has taught since the begging and what the gnostics teach to this day.

There is one God.

"But though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach unto you any gospel other than that which we preached unto you, let him be anathema." Gal 1:8


Those "Holy Scriptures" you speak of is exactly what Christ called the Traditions of Men. He did not teach from any so called holy scripture. And yes, he did not come to abolish "THE LAW" nor was he abolishing the Prophets and yes, he came to fulfill it. But you have no idea of what law he was referring to and that is a shame.
If Heaven and Earth pass away then that means humankind has passed away because one resides in humans and other is where humans live.
You really need to quit casting stones and start listening to what some are saying.
It was Jesus himself who said that we are gods. It was also the head honcho who said that we are gods, but along comes you and your christian teaching and want to dispute what God and Christ said, even down to the point of calling them Satan. Good luck with that. The Letter of the Law as Paul said is going to trip you up as it has so many others.

Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?

22For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman.

23But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.

24Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
So there's a pecking order in heaven?

I'm trying to beat Jim Conrad out for the 9,006,612,004th spot, but he's got a pretty good hold on it.

Kent

Why do you hide your beliefs?


You obviously agree with Happy Camper that Billy Graham is burning in hell.

Kent

Your only concern is how many one liners you can eject into the thread.


I don't think you can keep straight who you are responding to.

Kent

The similarities are glaring.


As with you and HC...

Kent
OldHat and Happy Camper are cut from the same cloth.
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
Originally Posted by krp
So there's a pecking order in heaven?

I'm trying to beat Jim Conrad out for the 9,006,612,004th spot, but he's got a pretty good hold on it.

Kent


I know a guy.....


That's ok, I don't have a problem being seated down the table a bit from you. We can have more laughs out of the hearing of the elitist's.

Kent
Some choose to see the Gospel as a set of rules to live by. And they wanna make sure that everyone else lives up to their standard. A theme of the Christian Bible is that you can’t behave your way into fellowship with God; you can’t obey your way into fellowship with God. No one ever could.

That’s the whole point. You have to trust in the One, and not in yourself. You don’t need a set of rules passed down from the Old Covenant (that the Jews never could abide by); or whatever rules you can find in the New Testament either. What you need, to me, is the Holy Spirit to lead you and guide you and teach you in the correct way every day of your life.

Situations change, and what He wants you to do in your life might be 2,000 years removed…and world’s apart…from what He wanted Peter or John or James or Paul to do in their lives. The whole point is to get you to the place where you can be led and guided and taught by the Holy Spirit.

When you get to that point, you’ll know what is right by the very Spirit of Truth that lives within you. It’s all meant to get you to a one on one relationship with God. I mean the right now, living Spirit of God that’s ignored by many while they argue what Jesus said to somebody else over 20 centuries ago, and throw Bible verses like they’re javelins, and tell us that we’re not following Jesus and we’re not saved if we’re not doing the same.

That attitude, to me, is just a bunch of legalistic crap that leads you to nothing but judging other’s and pushing people away from Jesus.
Antlers, sound thinking as usual, it's so hard for me to, 'wrap my head around the GIFT."

Most if not everything in life has be be earned of bought.
Did my good deed last Friday. Dropped off 80 boxes at their Charlotte processing center.

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Originally Posted by antlers
Some choose to see the Gospel as a set of rules to live by. And they wanna make sure that everyone else lives up to their standard. A theme of the Christian Bible is that you can’t behave your way into fellowship with God; you can’t obey your way into fellowship with God. No one ever could.

That’s the whole point. You have to trust in the One, and not in yourself. You don’t need a set of rules passed down from the Old Covenant (that the Jews never could abide by); or whatever rules you can find in the New Testament either. What you need, to me, is the Holy Spirit to lead you and guide you and teach you in the correct way every day of your life.

Situations change, and what He wants you to do in your life might be 2,000 years removed…and world’s apart…from what He wanted Peter or John or James or Paul to do in their lives. The whole point is to get you to the place where you can be led and guided and taught by the Holy Spirit.

When you get to that point, you’ll know what is right by the very Spirit of Truth that lives within you. It’s all meant to get you to a one on one relationship with God. I mean the right now, living Spirit of God that’s ignored by many while they argue what Jesus said to somebody else over 20 centuries ago, and throw Bible verses like they’re javelins, and tell us that we’re not following Jesus and we’re not saved if we’re not doing the same.

That attitude, to me, is just a bunch of legalistic crap that leads you to nothing but judging other’s and pushing people away from Jesus.

You're use of red text is creepy. You reject God's word and then you write personal missives with weird scriptural allusions.


I use God's word like javelins because that is what God has told me to do.

" In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God,: Eph 6:16-17
"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Heb 4:12
Originally Posted by wabigoon
Antlers, sound thinking as usual, it's so hard for me to, 'wrap my head around the GIFT."

Most if not everything in life has be be earned of bought.

wabigoon, do you read and believe the BIble?
Originally Posted by goalie
Originally Posted by wabigoon
We raise livestock Vaccines work.,


You do realize that the covid "vaccines" didn't actually meet the CDC definition of a vaccine, so they changed the definition, right?


He's referring to livestock vaccines working. He said nothing about covid.

I certainly don't know why people are always picking on this fine gentleman.

Maybe because no one taught them any manners.
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.




Really.
Aren't you forgetting something?

Ye are all the children of light
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

That is occultic. You can see that cheap new age sht on hundreds of brain dead websites.

Now I understand qanon better.


Laffin!!!!! You just called Christ and God occultic. But then again, that is the correct use of that word, which of course means something hidden.

It is a perversion of Holy Scripture to claim we are gods. That is exactly what satan has taught since the begging and what the gnostics teach to this day.

There is one God.

"But though we, or an angel from heaven, should preach unto you any gospel other than that which we preached unto you, let him be anathema." Gal 1:8


Those "Holy Scriptures" you speak of is exactly what Christ called the Traditions of Men. He did not teach from any so called holy scripture. And yes, he did not come to abolish "THE LAW" nor was he abolishing the Prophets and yes, he came to fulfill it. But you have no idea of what law he was referring to and that is a shame.
If Heaven and Earth pass away then that means humankind has passed away because one resides in humans and other is where humans live.
You really need to quit casting stones and start listening to what some are saying.
It was Jesus himself who said that we are gods. It was also the head honcho who said that we are gods, but along comes you and your christian teaching and want to dispute what God and Christ said, even down to the point of calling them Satan. Good luck with that. The Letter of the Law as Paul said is going to trip you up as it has so many others.

Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?

22For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman.

23But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.

24Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.

Christ taught from the Scriptures.
"And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself." Luke 24:27

"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven." Mat 5:17-19


I'm not relying on luck. Time will make all things known.
Also Jesus said to the religious leaders recorded in John 5:39,

"'You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me.'"

Also we find in God's Word recorded in Matthew 22:29,
"'You are mistaken, not understanding the Scriptures nor the Power of God.'"

Recorded in 1 Corinthains 1:24, Apostle Paul wrote,

"but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the Power of God and the Wisdom of God."
To you folks that quote Paul and seem to take his word as gospel or sacred scripture I have a question. Can a poor suspicious follower of Jesus and John the Baptist find his way to salvation by studying the so called Old Testament and studying the words of Jesus and John and the writings of the New Testament to the exclusion of Paul's missives and also excluding Hebrews and second Peter? Will Jesus take my name from the book of life for thinking these books may be fraudulent? Even though I accept Jesus and John to be exactly who they claimed to be? Even though I accept the law and the prophets that Jesus clearly stated would stand as long as heaven and earth endure?
'Grace", not works.
Originally Posted by Hastings
To you folks that quote Paul and seem to take his word as gospel or sacred scripture I have a question. Can a poor suspicious follower of Jesus and John the Baptist find his way to salvation by studying the so called Old Testament and studying the words of Jesus and John and the writings of the New Testament to the exclusion of Paul's missives and also excluding Hebrews and second Peter? Will Jesus take my name from the book of life for thinking these books may be fraudulent? Even though I accept Jesus and John to be exactly who they claimed to be? Even though I accept the law and the prophets that Jesus clearly stated would stand as long as heaven and earth endure?



My answer is yes. There is only one way into the Kingdom and you've already got it within you. Now all you have to do is activate it and that is also something you have. It is something a child can do, it is what God meant when he said........."Be Still" and Christ said...."Take no thought.
As for John the Baptist, Jesus called him Elias which in Greek is Elijah. I find that interesting for a couple of reasons.
Originally Posted by Hastings
To you folks that quote Paul and seem to take his word as gospel or sacred scripture I have a question. Can a poor suspicious follower of Jesus and John the Baptist find his way to salvation by studying the so called Old Testament and studying the words of Jesus and John and the writings of the New Testament to the exclusion of Paul's missives and also excluding Hebrews and second Peter? Will Jesus take my name from the book of life for thinking these books may be fraudulent? Even though I accept Jesus and John to be exactly who they claimed to be? Even though I accept the law and the prophets that Jesus clearly stated would stand as long as heaven and earth endure?


So you read the OT scriptures as a rule of law that must be met for you to be approved or do you read them as a revelation of Christ? Jesus said that all of the OT told about him.

When you say that you accept Jesus and John to be exactly who they claim to be what do you mean?
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by Hastings
To you folks that quote Paul and seem to take his word as gospel or sacred scripture I have a question. Can a poor suspicious follower of Jesus and John the Baptist find his way to salvation by studying the so called Old Testament and studying the words of Jesus and John and the writings of the New Testament to the exclusion of Paul's missives and also excluding Hebrews and second Peter? Will Jesus take my name from the book of life for thinking these books may be fraudulent? Even though I accept Jesus and John to be exactly who they claimed to be? Even though I accept the law and the prophets that Jesus clearly stated would stand as long as heaven and earth endure?



My answer is yes. There is only one way into the Kingdom and you've already got it within you. Now all you have to do is activate it and that is also something you have. It is something a child can do, it is what God meant when he said........."Be Still" and Christ said...."Take no thought.
As for John the Baptist, Jesus called him Elias which in Greek is Elijah. I find that interesting for a couple of reasons.

Jesus said that of men born of women John the Baptist was the greatest of them all. John had something to say about salvation. He advised the trouble makers that came to see him to first show fruits of repentance. John and Jesus reiterated the message of the whole Old Testament which requires true repentance. Yes, salvation is an undeserved gift but it must be earned through repentance. Jesus didn't tell the story of the prodigal son just to tell a heartwarming story. God is the father in the story, you (all of humanity) are the son. The salvation of Nineveh was told as a lesson in salvation. Remember Jesus rebuking the unrepentant cities in Matthew?
Originally Posted by IZH27
Originally Posted by Hastings
To you folks that quote Paul and seem to take his word as gospel or sacred scripture I have a question. Can a poor suspicious follower of Jesus and John the Baptist find his way to salvation by studying the so called Old Testament and studying the words of Jesus and John and the writings of the New Testament to the exclusion of Paul's missives and also excluding Hebrews and second Peter? Will Jesus take my name from the book of life for thinking these books may be fraudulent? Even though I accept Jesus and John to be exactly who they claimed to be? Even though I accept the law and the prophets that Jesus clearly stated would stand as long as heaven and earth endure?


So you read the OT scriptures as a rule of law that must be met for you to be approved or do you read them as a revelation of Christ? Jesus said that all of the OT told about him.

When you say that you accept Jesus and John to be exactly who they claim to be what do you mean?

Who did they claim to be? You can read.
Pat85,

👊🏻
Originally Posted by antlers
Some choose to see the Gospel as a set of rules to live by. And they wanna make sure that everyone else lives up to their standard. A theme of the Christian Bible is that you can’t behave your way into fellowship with God; you can’t obey your way into fellowship with God. No one ever could.

That’s the whole point. You have to trust in the One, and not in yourself. You don’t need a set of rules passed down from the Old Covenant (that the Jews never could abide by); or whatever rules you can find in the New Testament either. What you need, to me, is the Holy Spirit to lead you and guide you and teach you in the correct way every day of your life.

Situations change, and what He wants you to do in your life might be 2,000 years removed…and world’s apart…from what He wanted Peter or John or James or Paul to do in their lives. The whole point is to get you to the place where you can be led and guided and taught by the Holy Spirit.

When you get to that point, you’ll know what is right by the very Spirit of Truth that lives within you. It’s all meant to get you to a one on one relationship with God. I mean the right now, living Spirit of God that’s ignored by many while they argue what Jesus said to somebody else over 20 centuries ago, and throw Bible verses like they’re javelins, and tell us that we’re not following Jesus and we’re not saved if we’re not doing the same.

That attitude, to me, is just a bunch of legalistic crap that leads you to nothing but judging other’s and pushing people away from Jesus.



Well said.

That won’t and hasn’t gone over well with papist and them shackled like slaves to man made doctrine.
Originally Posted by Hastings
Can a poor suspicious follower of Jesus and John the Baptist find his way to salvation by studying the so called Old Testament and studying the words of Jesus and John and the writings of the New Testament to the exclusion of Paul's missives and also excluding Hebrews and second Peter?
Hastings, Abraham was saved before there were any “Holy Scriptures” at all. After Abraham died, it was many hundreds of years before Moses was even born. So, to your question, I say yes.
So what’s the verdict on Franklin gram, dead or what?
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.




Really.
Aren't you forgetting something?

Ye are all the children of light
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

That is occultic. You can see that cheap new age sht on hundreds of brain dead websites.

Now I understand qanon better.

https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/15false/Kanye_West_Is_A_Wicked_Reprobate.mp4

Maybe k22 thinks he's a god.
Or maybe "k" stands for Kanye. LoL.
Originally Posted by Jahrs
So what’s the verdict on Franklin gram, dead or what?


Riding a chariot of charity to hell apparently.
Originally Posted by slumlord
Where’s yall buddy Happy Camper at?

Yall need to rein in your “brother”

Looks to me like Old Hat is doing just fine while I have a chance to enjoy dinner this evening.
Happy if you were Daniel the lions would've eaten you.
[img]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Graham[/img]
Originally Posted by killerv
Originally Posted by WTM45
krp, Matthews 7:13 refers to the gate of salvation. Once a person has hit the age of accountability, they will make a conscious choice to take a path.
Once the path to Heaven has been taken by fully accepting Christ, that "narrow" gate is the end result. There is no leaving that path.
Yes, it is a narrow path as it is the one less chosen by the masses. The wide "gate" appears easier to many people.

Will there be those who never "grew" in the spirit and became what Christ wanted them to be? Yes. And they will receive a judgement for that in Heaven.
I think many who expect "crowns" or awards will not be getting quite what they are anticipating.
To "grow" in the spirit refers to becoming that believer who is an example and witness for Christ. That is through study, prayer and asking Christ to have the Holy Spirit influence those studies and understanding.
Akin to a plant, after it breaks soil and grows to become something that bears a good product the growth of a believer has to be nourished and protected.
Lotsa fungus, blight, rot and drought to be found in this world.



Thats why I never understood the baby baptism thing....certainly not a conscious choice by the child. And even Confirmation for a 13yo, it seems more of a force by the parents or church than a conscious choice of the kid.

It was a rite that was started by Rome and continued by Reformers.

According to the Bible, babies go to heaven regardless of whether it is sprinkled, poured, dunked, or none of the above.
Those who practice this are showing their personal and denominational belief that religious rituals/ works are required for salvation.

However, the Bible says,
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Ephesians 2

Faith in the Savior, not in works, is what the Bible teaches as the requirement.
Originally Posted by Raferman
Happy if you were Daniel the lions would've eaten you.

That would've ruined my dinner.
Probably theirs too.
😄
Originally Posted by Jahrs
So what’s the verdict on Franklin gram, dead or what?

The Pharisees on here have condemned him to hell. They even quoted scripture to confirm it.
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
Originally Posted by Jahrs
So what’s the verdict on Franklin gram, dead or what?


Riding a chariot of charity to hell apparently.

Originally Posted by dassa
Originally Posted by Jahrs
So what’s the verdict on Franklin gram, dead or what?

The Pharisees on here have condemned him to hell. They even quoted scripture to confirm it.



I guess that proves that good works doesn’t save ?
Originally Posted by Hastings
To you folks that quote Paul and seem to take his word as gospel or sacred scripture I have a question. Can a poor suspicious follower of Jesus and John the Baptist find his way to salvation by studying the so called Old Testament and studying the words of Jesus and John and the writings of the New Testament to the exclusion of Paul's missives and also excluding Hebrews and second Peter? Will Jesus take my name from the book of life for thinking these books may be fraudulent? Even though I accept Jesus and John to be exactly who they claimed to be? Even though I accept the law and the prophets that Jesus clearly stated would stand as long as heaven and earth endure?

I have a question. What do you find objectionable about Paul's writing? What does he say that you think is wrong?
Originally Posted by wabigoon
'Grace", not works.

Agree. We know that because it is what is taught n the Bible.
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by Hastings
To you folks that quote Paul and seem to take his word as gospel or sacred scripture I have a question. Can a poor suspicious follower of Jesus and John the Baptist find his way to salvation by studying the so called Old Testament and studying the words of Jesus and John and the writings of the New Testament to the exclusion of Paul's missives and also excluding Hebrews and second Peter? Will Jesus take my name from the book of life for thinking these books may be fraudulent? Even though I accept Jesus and John to be exactly who they claimed to be? Even though I accept the law and the prophets that Jesus clearly stated would stand as long as heaven and earth endure?

My answer is yes. There is only one way into the Kingdom and you've already got it within you. Now all you have to do is activate it and that is also something you have. It is something a child can do, it is what God meant when he said........."Be Still" and Christ said...."Take no thought.

That is non sense. That is new age gobbledygook https://duckduckgo.com/?q=gobbledygook&ia=definition

The new age is satanic. Thoughtless meditation is no pathway to Christ.
" Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6
Originally Posted by Jahrs
So what’s the verdict on Franklin gram, dead or what?

No he did not die. He had his pericardium removed and last I heard was doing okay. I don't know what his long term prognosis is.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.




Really.
Aren't you forgetting something?

Ye are all the children of light
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

That is occultic. You can see that cheap new age sht on hundreds of brain dead websites.

Now I understand qanon better.

https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/15false/Kanye_West_Is_A_Wicked_Reprobate.mp4

Maybe k22 thinks he's a god.
Or maybe "k" stands for Kanye. LoL.


I personally don't believe Kanya has had a genuine salvation experience. My gut tells me he is just a self promoter.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by killerv
Originally Posted by WTM45
krp, Matthews 7:13 refers to the gate of salvation. Once a person has hit the age of accountability, they will make a conscious choice to take a path.
Once the path to Heaven has been taken by fully accepting Christ, that "narrow" gate is the end result. There is no leaving that path.
Yes, it is a narrow path as it is the one less chosen by the masses. The wide "gate" appears easier to many people.

Will there be those who never "grew" in the spirit and became what Christ wanted them to be? Yes. And they will receive a judgement for that in Heaven.
I think many who expect "crowns" or awards will not be getting quite what they are anticipating.
To "grow" in the spirit refers to becoming that believer who is an example and witness for Christ. That is through study, prayer and asking Christ to have the Holy Spirit influence those studies and understanding.
Akin to a plant, after it breaks soil and grows to become something that bears a good product the growth of a believer has to be nourished and protected.
Lotsa fungus, blight, rot and drought to be found in this world.



Thats why I never understood the baby baptism thing....certainly not a conscious choice by the child. And even Confirmation for a 13yo, it seems more of a force by the parents or church than a conscious choice of the kid.

It was a rite that was started by Rome and continued by Reformers.

According to the Bible, babies go to heaven regardless of whether it is sprinkled, poured, dunked, or none of the above.
Those who practice this are showing their personal and denominational belief that religious rituals/ works are required for salvation.

However, the Bible says,
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast."

Ephesians 2

Faith in the Savior, not in works, is what the Bible teaches as the requirement.

Amen.
Originally Posted by OldHat

I personally don't believe Kanya has had a genuine salvation experience. My gut tells me he is just a self promoter.



I’ve had those same feelings about you.

🦫
Where does it say babies go to heaven? And what about James? He says faith without works is DEAD
Originally Posted by OldHat
I have a question. What do you find objectionable about Paul's writing? What does he say that you think is wrong?
Contradicts Jesus. I am not the only one that has noticed it. I have said many times that Jesus is the captain of my ship. I'm not taking instructions from a stowaway. Especially one at odds with my captain. That quote about the law and the prophets sewed the deal up. But there is plenty in Jesus teaching that lets you know repentance (true repentance) evidenced by good works are required. Yes, I understand that understanding the Lords will and faith are precursors to the repentance and good works that follow. Paul impresses me as somewhat of a nutcase and a plant by the Roman/Pharisee coalition that was intent on misleading the people. Read carefully and you might suspect Paul's trip to Rome under guard was a rescue mission due to being uncovered as an anti-Christian agent. Paul admits in Timothy that all in Asia turned against him and in Revelation 2 Jesus commends the Ephesians for getting rid of him. Read with an open mind and you might question some long held beliefs. A just God won't mind if you check your hole card, that deuce may have looked like an ace the first time you looked.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by wabigoon
'Grace", not works.

Agree. We know that because it is what is taught n the Bible.

By who?
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.




Really.
Aren't you forgetting something?

Ye are all the children of light
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

That is occultic. You can see that cheap new age sht on hundreds of brain dead websites.

Now I understand qanon better.

https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/15false/Kanye_West_Is_A_Wicked_Reprobate.mp4

Maybe k22 thinks he's a god.
Or maybe "k" stands for Kanye. LoL.


I personally don't believe Kanya has had a genuine salvation experience. My gut tells me he is just a self promoter.


Like a lot of TV preachers, Kanye claimed that he's a god.

This documentary might be more information than you want to know about Kanye, but it shows a history of before he "gave his life to Christ" to his church.


https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/06docs/Antichrist_Kanye_West.mp4
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by OldHat
I have a question. What do you find objectionable about Paul's writing? What does he say that you think is wrong?
Contradicts Jesus. I am not the only one that has noticed it. I have said many times that Jesus is the captain of my ship. I'm not taking instructions from a stowaway. Especially one at odds with my captain. That quote about the law and the prophets sewed the deal up. But there is plenty in Jesus teaching that lets you know repentance (true repentance) evidenced by good works are required. Yes, I understand that understanding the Lords will and faith are precursors to the repentance and good works that follow. Paul impresses me as somewhat of a nutcase and a plant by the Roman/Pharisee coalition that was intent on misleading the people. Read carefully and you might suspect Paul's trip to Rome under guard was a rescue mission due to being uncovered as an anti-Christian agent. Paul admits in Timothy that all in Asia turned against him and in Revelation 2 Jesus commends the Ephesians for getting rid of him. Read with an open mind and you might question some long held beliefs. A just God won't mind if you check your hole card, that deuce may have looked like an ace the first time you looked.


I think that is close to blasphemy but it would not keep you from being saved imo. Old Testament saints were saved by faith the same way New Testament saints were/are
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Where does it say babies go to heaven? And what about James? He says faith without works is DEAD


1. There are no examples of babies baptized in the Bible.
2. There's one book in the Bible that has as it's theme,
A. Who Jesus is
B. How to be saved
"Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. John 20:30...
C. There are zero requirements for baptism for salvation given in John's gospel. However, the word "believe" in it's several forms, is exactly 100 times. This is no coincidence. It is put here for emphasis. God requires the unsaved to believe on the Savior in order to be saved from hell. A baby is incapable of believing in the Lord. It stands to reason that God, being just, righteous, loving and kind, does not send any child to be punished without having age and opportunity to get the free gift if he so chooses it. An adult can reject it until it is too late. A baby has no such opportunity, so he automatically goes on to be with the Lord and his name inscribed in the Lambs Book of Life.
D. King David, as you know from reading I Samuel and the Psalms, knew his salvation was secure. His baby died. He expressed that he was certain of his destiny since he would some day go to be with him.

Please read and study 2 Samuel chapter 12

"And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.

14 Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.

15 And Nathan departed unto his house. And the LORD struck the child that Uriah's wife bare unto David, and it was very sick.

16 David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.

17 And the elders of his house arose, and went to him, to raise him up from the earth: but he would not, neither did he eat bread with them.

18 And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead?

19 But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead.

20 Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat.

21 Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread.

22 And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?

23 But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me."

Here's a personal Bible study for you Jahrs.
What do you think about the points made?
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.




Really.
Aren't you forgetting something?

Ye are all the children of light
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

That is occultic. You can see that cheap new age sht on hundreds of brain dead websites.

Now I understand qanon better.

https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/15false/Kanye_West_Is_A_Wicked_Reprobate.mp4

Maybe k22 thinks he's a god.
Or maybe "k" stands for Kanye. LoL.




Maybe take the time to talk to the man one on one. He’s welcome at my fire any time. Why dehumanize the man?
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by IZH27
Originally Posted by Hastings
To you folks that quote Paul and seem to take his word as gospel or sacred scripture I have a question. Can a poor suspicious follower of Jesus and John the Baptist find his way to salvation by studying the so called Old Testament and studying the words of Jesus and John and the writings of the New Testament to the exclusion of Paul's missives and also excluding Hebrews and second Peter? Will Jesus take my name from the book of life for thinking these books may be fraudulent? Even though I accept Jesus and John to be exactly who they claimed to be? Even though I accept the law and the prophets that Jesus clearly stated would stand as long as heaven and earth endure?


So you read the OT scriptures as a rule of law that must be met for you to be approved or do you read them as a revelation of Christ? Jesus said that all of the OT told about him.

When you say that you accept Jesus and John to be exactly who they claim to be what do you mean?

Who did they claim to be? You can read.



My question is honest and not meant as a trap. There are way too many competing definitions in this discussion to just assume what someone is saying.
I think the only one with merit is 23 but I don’t think it’s enough proof that all babies go to heaven even though I do believe God in His mercy would do as you say.
Also David said that in sin did my mother conceive me. I believe the Bible teaches that we are all born with a sin nature and are dead until The Spirit quickens us and regenerates us.

I’m not sure if your alter boy friend renegade would agree with that.
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.




Really.
Aren't you forgetting something?

Ye are all the children of light
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

Here's the Bible passage Jesus was quoting that verse from. I think that they would have been familiar with it, or certainly could have looked it up.

Psalms 82
1" God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.

3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.

6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations."

When Jesus quoted verse 6, he wouldn't have been telling them that they were equal with the Father or His only begotten. The term doesn't mean that they had the attributes of the omnipotent, all knowing God and Creator of the universe. When you look at the context, those who were refered to as "gods" were given the responsibility of judges on earth...verse 2.
They were expected to be the Almighty's hands of defense and justice, verse 3. They were supposed to deliver and protect the poor and needy, verse 4, but instead they walked in darkness.

Keep in mind that the men Jesus addressed were judging HIM and that unrighteously. However, they SHOULD have known that someday they would be judged by Him, see verse 1 above.

To conclude, "But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.".

In spite of being the judges who walked in darkness, called God's they would die like men.

This is a fact that we all should consider.
That is why He wants us to reject our own attempts at salvation and take His way by faith.....in Him.
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Also David said that in sin did my mother conceive me. I believe the Bible teaches that we are all born with a sin nature and are dead until The Spirit quickens us and regenerates us.

I’m not sure if your alter boy friend renegade would agree with that.

He told me over a dozen times that salvation was through his religion or I'm doomed, so I can only guess that the R. Catholic view of original sin and baby baptism applies too with his view.

On the other hand, I believe in original sin, but not the same definition that the Vatican holds to.
What you said about us "dead until The Spirit quickens us and regenerates us," is Biblical and certainly applies to adults.

Titus 3:5...
"Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7 That being justified by his grace,
we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life."

The term "hope" in the KJV is usually a confidence that it will take place. Our more modern view changes it to infuse doubt, or the possibility of no eternal life. That would be wrong here.
Salvation is not based upon our "works of righteousness..."
"For by grace are ye saved through faith...". Ephesians 2:8, 9
Happy Camper and Oldhat do 'not' speak for Jesus, or represent him, they do not speak with God's authority, Christ's authority, the Holy Spirit's authority or Biblical authority.

Happy Camper is a sockpuppet purposely agitating.

I will stay short of calling Oldhat a sockpuppet if anyone can say they actually know him, met him, he's a real person as represented here. Best that can be said is he's a pathetic dupe.

Kent
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by Hastings
Can a poor suspicious follower of Jesus and John the Baptist find his way to salvation by studying the so called Old Testament and studying the words of Jesus and John and the writings of the New Testament to the exclusion of Paul's missives and also excluding Hebrews and second Peter?
Hastings, Abraham was saved before there were any “Holy Scriptures” at all. After Abraham died, it was many hundreds of years before Moses was even born. So, to your question, I say yes.



Galatians 3:8 "The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “All the nations will be blessed in you.”
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Where does it say babies go to heaven? And what about James? He says faith without works is DEAD


If this is a serious question, I can answer it with an essay I wrote. I spent weeks studying this subject. Let me know.
I assume your referring to the baby question. I’d love to read your essay. Please pm it to me.
Originally Posted by krp
Happy Camper and Oldhat do 'not' speak for Jesus, or represent him, they do not speak with God's authority, Christ's authority, the Holy Spirit's authority or Biblical authority.

Happy Camper is a sockpuppet purposely agitating.

I will stay short of calling Oldhat a sockpuppet if anyone can say they actually know him, met him, he's a real person as represented here. Best that can be said is he's a pathetic dupe.

Kent

I gave a very clear answers on this page.
If you wish to reject it for a Non-biblical source, that's on you.

I gave Biblical reasoning that has been basic Christianity for many generations on this page. Even my comment about Kayne is sound. The "best" you can do is say how agitated you are. Maybe you are a Kayne west fan or need a chill pill?

As for Old Hat, he's his own man. That's obvious.
He just happens to be a fellow believer in Christ and as a student of the Bible, has more in common with believers than unbelievers.
Forget all of our disagreement and consider for yourself what a wise man once told a man ready to take his own life who asked,

"Sirs, what must I do to be saved?"
They replied,
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved..."
Want proof of original sin?

Put two toddlers in a room together and give them one toy.
Originally Posted by skfullen
Want proof of original sin?

Put two toddlers in a room together and give them one toy.


Want a better example? Put Happy Glamper and Old Hag in a bedroom with one toy.

🦫
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by Hastings
Can a poor suspicious follower of Jesus and John the Baptist find his way to salvation by studying the so called Old Testament and studying the words of Jesus and John and the writings of the New Testament to the exclusion of Paul's missives and also excluding Hebrews and second Peter?
Hastings, Abraham was saved before there were any “Holy Scriptures” at all. After Abraham died, it was many hundreds of years before Moses was even born. So, to your question, I say yes.
Galatians 3:8 "The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “All the nations will be blessed in you.”
The term “Scripture” above is personified by Paul, and is being spoken of in terms of the Author. The Holy Spirit who later inspired the original written scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, just as He had justified Abraham by faith, and He preached this good news of the doctrine of salvation by faith, before any scripture was ever written, to Abraham.

The translation doesn’t convey this to us very well, but the language of Paul, in the original, conveyed it very well to the people to whom he addressed it.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.




Really.
Aren't you forgetting something?

Ye are all the children of light
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

Here's the Bible passage Jesus was quoting that verse from. I think that they would have been familiar with it, or certainly could have looked it up.

Psalms 82
1" God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.

3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.

6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations."

When Jesus quoted verse 6, he wouldn't have been telling them that they were equal with the Father or His only begotten. The term doesn't mean that they had the attributes of the omnipotent, all knowing God and Creator of the universe. When you look at the context, those who were refered to as "gods" were given the responsibility of judges on earth...verse 2.
They were expected to be the Almighty's hands of defense and justice, verse 3. They were supposed to deliver and protect the poor and needy, verse 4, but instead they walked in darkness.

Keep in mind that the men Jesus addressed were judging HIM and that unrighteously. However, they SHOULD have known that someday they would be judged by Him, see verse 1 above.

To conclude, "But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.".

In spite of being the judges who walked in darkness, called God's they would die like men.

This is a fact that we all should consider.
That is why He wants us to reject our own attempts at salvation and take His way by faith.....in Him.





Oh really, then who was verse 7 about?

The Bible is very explicit that God, the Kingdom, and Christ dwell within you, but of course that doesn't fit your agenda or narrative does it. If one worked out their salvation they wouldn't need you nor the church where God isn't at. It was the teachings you keep espousing here that Jesus was against.
Reading scriptures literally like you guys do teaches me that it is your teachings that I should run from. That path is way to broad with all kinds of legalistic man inspired teachings.
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by OldHat
I have a question. What do you find objectionable about Paul's writing? What does he say that you think is wrong?
Contradicts Jesus. I am not the only one that has noticed it. I have said many times that Jesus is the captain of my ship. I'm not taking instructions from a stowaway. Especially one at odds with my captain. That quote about the law and the prophets sewed the deal up. But there is plenty in Jesus teaching that lets you know repentance (true repentance) evidenced by good works are required. Yes, I understand that understanding the Lords will and faith are precursors to the repentance and good works that follow. Paul impresses me as somewhat of a nutcase and a plant by the Roman/Pharisee coalition that was intent on misleading the people. Read carefully and you might suspect Paul's trip to Rome under guard was a rescue mission due to being uncovered as an anti-Christian agent. Paul admits in Timothy that all in Asia turned against him and in Revelation 2 Jesus commends the Ephesians for getting rid of him. Read with an open mind and you might question some long held beliefs. A just God won't mind if you check your hole card, that deuce may have looked like an ace the first time you looked.


Of all the books in the Bible, Revelations is the most spiritual/allegory book written, so I don't think it says what you think it says. And Paul never taught against what Jesus taught, just explained it better. Jesus by his own confession said he spoke in parables and that doesn't mean he spoke literally.
Originally Posted by Beaver10
Originally Posted by skfullen
Want proof of original sin?

Put two toddlers in a room together and give them one toy.


Want a better example? Put Happy Glamper and Old Hag in a bedroom with one toy.

🦫



Beav, you are throwing a wrench into their narrative. Stop that. Don't you know the only way to Christ and Heaven is through fear, legalistic laws, hoops, and other ego authority fearmongering ways they can come up with at any time they choose...........being they are the chosen.
You need to bow to their teachings.
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by OldHat
I have a question. What do you find objectionable about Paul's writing? What does he say that you think is wrong?
Contradicts Jesus.

Yes, you said that before, but you continue to hide in the shadows.

Exactly which verse or verses do you claim contradict Jesus?

"No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light." Luke 11:33
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by wabigoon
'Grace", not works.

Agree. We know that because it is what is taught n the Bible.

By who?

God.

"Then he believed in the Lord; and He reckoned it to him as righteousness." Gen 15:6
"Behold, his soul is puffed up; it is not upright within him, but the righteous shall live by his faith." Hab 2:4
"The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise." Psalm 51:17
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Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Where does it say babies go to heaven? And what about James? He says faith without works is DEAD


If this is a serious question, I can answer it with an essay I wrote. I spent weeks studying this subject. Let me know.

I personally believe infants do not go to hell, and infant baptism is meaningless. I would not break fellowship with a Christian if they believed differently.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by OldHat
I have a question. What do you find objectionable about Paul's writing? What does he say that you think is wrong?
Contradicts Jesus.

Yes, you said that before, but you continue to hide in the shadows.

Exactly which verse or verses do you claim contradict Jesus?

"No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light." Luke 11:33



Read Matthew 5 particularly 16 through 18 and see if you can reconcile Paul and Jesus. There is way more nutty stuff in those Paul writings but start on that. I've read a good bit of Paul or whoever wrote that but I've given up trying to find any harmony between his doctrine and Jesus. Obviously like almost all perjurers he does inject some truth into his story.
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by OldHat
I have a question. What do you find objectionable about Paul's writing? What does he say that you think is wrong?
Contradicts Jesus.

Yes, you said that before, but you continue to hide in the shadows.

Exactly which verse or verses do you claim contradict Jesus?

"No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light." Luke 11:33



Read Matthew 5 particularly 16 through 18 and see if you can reconcile Paul and Jesus. There is way more nutty stuff in those Paul writings but start on that. I've read a good bit of Paul or whoever wrote that but I've given up trying to find any harmony between his doctrine and Jesus. Obviously like almost all perjurers he does inject some truth into his story.

Paul agreed with Christ.

"Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9 understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, 10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers,[a] liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound[b] doctrine, 11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted." 1 Tim 1:8-11

Also ... Christ said ... which is what Paul taught.
"So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Mat 7:12
I did a quick googlefu on FG. It didn’t turn up any new information on his condition.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by OldHat
I have a question. What do you find objectionable about Paul's writing? What does he say that you think is wrong?
Contradicts Jesus.

Yes, you said that before, but you continue to hide in the shadows.

Exactly which verse or verses do you claim contradict Jesus?

"No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light." Luke 11:33



Read Matthew 5 particularly 16 through 18 and see if you can reconcile Paul and Jesus. There is way more nutty stuff in those Paul writings but start on that. I've read a good bit of Paul or whoever wrote that but I've given up trying to find any harmony between his doctrine and Jesus. Obviously like almost all perjurers he does inject some truth into his story.

Paul agreed with Christ.

"Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9 understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, 10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers,[a] liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound[b] doctrine, 11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted." 1 Tim 1:8-11

Also ... Christ said ... which is what Paul taught.
"So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Mat 7:12

I said he injects some truth into his story. I understand that it is hard to let go of a bad investment sometimes. It has happened to me in the stock market. But after examination I had to turn Paul loose.
The question of spirituality can be explained about as easily as defining God, God's infinite, the definition would take eternity. Same with the Holy Spirit... God just is, the Spirit just is... just plain elementary faith.

Obviously Jesus talks about the flesh and spirit, you can also observe Jesus's interaction.

There's life lessons, like why a Dalai Lama goes to the mountain top, and Jesus went into the wilderness... instead of the mall, Temple, Church. Jesus removed himself from worldly distractions as much as possible, John the Baptist removed himself seeking the spirit.

It's much easier to recognize the Holy Spirit in others, than be able to tune out the world at times and see the Holy Spirit in yourself. To create that relationship... the Holy Spirit is 'our' communication with God, one of the reason Jesus came was to introduce us to this fact.

Religion is of this world, the physical world. Yes there is strength in numbers against worldly threats, But the spirit is individual, your relationship with God isn't a seminar.

If you feel you are to much in this world and not enough in the spirit... seek the wilderness.

Kent
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Originally Posted by krp
The question of spirituality can be explained about as easily as defining God, God's infinite, the definition would take eternity. Same with the Holy Spirit... God just is, the Spirit just is... just plain elementary faith.

Obviously Jesus talks about the flesh and spirit, you can also observe Jesus's interaction.

There's life lessons, like why a Dalai Lama goes to the mountain top, and Jesus went into the wilderness... instead of the mall, Temple, Church. Jesus removed himself from worldly distractions as much as possible, John the Baptist removed himself seeking the spirit.

It's much easier to recognize the Holy Spirit in others, than be able to tune out the world at times and see the Holy Spirit in yourself. To create that relationship... the Holy Spirit is 'our' communication with God, one of the reason Jesus came was to introduce us to this fact.

Religion is of this world, the physical world. Yes there is strength in numbers against worldly threats, But the spirit is individual, your relationship with God isn't a seminar.

If you feel you are to much in this world and not enough in the spirit... seek the wilderness.

Kent



You have a gift in understanding... and explanation to others.

I encourage you to never cease speaking this understanding.
Originally Posted by K22
Don't you know the only way to Christ and Heaven is through fear, legalistic laws, hoops, and other ego authority fearmongering ways they can come up with at any time they choose...........being they are the chosen.
You need to bow to their teachings.


Yes, some may espouse interpretations as they see it. Some day we will have all the answers. That has been promised.

But the bottom line remains. There is one easy way to Heaven. And it is a very personal relationship with the Creator.
Originally Posted by krp
…the Holy Spirit is 'our' communication with God, one of the reasons Jesus came was to introduce us to this fact.
I agree. Wholeheartedly.
Originally Posted by CashisKing
You (krp) have a gift in understanding... and explanation to others. I encourage you to never cease speaking this understanding.
I agree. Wholeheartedly.
Excellent, enjoyable discussion here.
Originally Posted by CashisKing
Originally Posted by krp
The question of spirituality can be explained about as easily as defining God, God's infinite, the definition would take eternity. Same with the Holy Spirit... God just is, the Spirit just is... just plain elementary faith.

Obviously Jesus talks about the flesh and spirit, you can also observe Jesus's interaction.

There's life lessons, like why a Dalai Lama goes to the mountain top, and Jesus went into the wilderness... instead of the mall, Temple, Church. Jesus removed himself from worldly distractions as much as possible, John the Baptist removed himself seeking the spirit.

It's much easier to recognize the Holy Spirit in others, than be able to tune out the world at times and see the Holy Spirit in yourself. To create that relationship... the Holy Spirit is 'our' communication with God, one of the reason Jesus came was to introduce us to this fact.

Religion is of this world, the physical world. Yes there is strength in numbers against worldly threats, But the spirit is individual, your relationship with God isn't a seminar.

If you feel you are to much in this world and not enough in the spirit... seek the wilderness.

Kent



You have a gift in understanding... and explanation to others.

I encourage you to never cease speaking this understanding.


You know, I had these thoughts as a child, then teenager and young man. I didn't read these from someone else, I take all the blame. They didn't come from anywhere special... riding my bike daily on my paper route, doing the chores out at the corrals, out hunting, fishing. I have felt the Holy Spirit since before I was old enough to know the name. I had never been lonely but often alone.

At 14 I was being groomed for the ministry, attending seminary classes from the Doctorates of the church, I had already read the bible straight through once. During classes I naively would question what was taught as truth and offer a different position... I was discouraged and reprimanded, at that age I didn't challenge authority. Obviously I didn't pursue the ministry, I won't preach untruths, half truths.

I just went quiet in my mid 20s, later in life my younger sister asked why I didn't believe in God anymore. I told her of my personal relationship with Christ and the Holy Spirit within and it had nothing to do with going to church, I talked for a couple hours. She told me to never write a book, if I was wrong I'd take a lot of people to hell... so I went quiet again.

Some years later again that sister asked me if I've ever read the new testament straight through. I said yes twice by 18... she said I can't believe what Paul wrote, when you read it straight through it's really bad. This from an extremely devout Christian. I asked her if she remembers our conversation years prior, she thought and said, some of it, so we had another long talk.

I'm to old to be rebuked anymore, I'm done listening to mealy mouthed christians misrepresenting Christ and his message.

I have another message.

Kent
^^^^
Kent it might be fair to say that the people have not left “The Church “ but more that “The Church “ has departed from its people.

My own Episcopal Church has seemingly become a shell of what it once was being “a changing Church for a changing world “ and that’s an actual quote issued from the Episcopal Church of the USA.

Of late there was a call for observance of Indigenous Peoples Day and to ‘reflect upon the sins and wrongdoings of our forefathers’. Ain’t that so sweet and socially correct?

Sorry folks , just venting here.
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by OldHat
I have a question. What do you find objectionable about Paul's writing? What does he say that you think is wrong?
Contradicts Jesus.

Yes, you said that before, but you continue to hide in the shadows.

Exactly which verse or verses do you claim contradict Jesus?

"No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light." Luke 11:33



Read Matthew 5 particularly 16 through 18 and see if you can reconcile Paul and Jesus. There is way more nutty stuff in those Paul writings but start on that. I've read a good bit of Paul or whoever wrote that but I've given up trying to find any harmony between his doctrine and Jesus. Obviously like almost all perjurers he does inject some truth into his story.

Paul agreed with Christ.

"Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, 9 understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, 10 the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers,[a] liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound[b] doctrine, 11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted." 1 Tim 1:8-11

Also ... Christ said ... which is what Paul taught.
"So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Mat 7:12

I said he injects some truth into his story. I understand that it is hard to let go of a bad investment sometimes. It has happened to me in the stock market. But after examination I had to turn Paul loose.

Your specific scriptural example is demonstrably false. The important point is that you have nothing of substance that supports your position. You again go into vague claims with no substance.
Originally Posted by krp

Obviously Jesus talks about the flesh and spirit, you can also observe Jesus's interaction.
...
Kent

You got that from reading the Bible.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp

Obviously Jesus talks about the flesh and spirit, you can also observe Jesus's interaction.
...
Kent

You got that from reading the Bible.


No chit... the Jesus part like I said...

I knew you were going to do that and had my one liner all ready...

Kent
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp

Obviously Jesus talks about the flesh and spirit, you can also observe Jesus's interaction.
...
Kent

You got that from reading the Bible.


No chit... the Jesus part like I said...

I knew you were going to do that and had my one liner all ready...

Kent

So we now know you cherry pick parts of the Bible to suit your needs.
Originally Posted by Houston_2
^^^^
Kent it might be fair to say that the people have not left “The Church “ but more that “The Church “ has departed from its people.

My own Episcopal Church has seemingly become a shell of what it once was being “a changing Church for a changing world “ and that’s an actual quote issued from the Episcopal Church of the USA.

Of late there was a call for observance of Indigenous Peoples Day and to ‘reflect upon the sins and wrongdoings of our forefathers’. Ain’t that so sweet and socially correct?

Sorry folks , just venting here.


A specific church is just people, and people will leave the relationship of others they find distasteful.

The real church is in Christ and the Holy Spirit, and that's an easy relationship and a thankful one.

Kent
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp

Obviously Jesus talks about the flesh and spirit, you can also observe Jesus's interaction.
...
Kent

You got that from reading the Bible.


No chit... the Jesus part like I said...

I knew you were going to do that and had my one liner all ready...

Kent

So we now know you cherry pick parts of the Bible to suit your needs.


You have a point?

Kent
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by Houston_2
^^^^
Kent it might be fair to say that the people have not left “The Church “ but more that “The Church “ has departed from its people.

My own Episcopal Church has seemingly become a shell of what it once was being “a changing Church for a changing world “ and that’s an actual quote issued from the Episcopal Church of the USA.

Of late there was a call for observance of Indigenous Peoples Day and to ‘reflect upon the sins and wrongdoings of our forefathers’. Ain’t that so sweet and socially correct?

Sorry folks , just venting here.


A specific church is just people, and people will leave the relationship of others they find distasteful.

The real church is in Christ and the Holy Spirit, and that's an easy relationship and a thankful one.

Kent

The church is the bride of Christ. The church is not you and Christ. Christ is not part of the church. Christ is the bridegroom and His church(all His followers) is the bride.

To believe the church is yourself and Christ is the epitome of selfishness.

As a church we are told to fellowship with other believers.
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp

Obviously Jesus talks about the flesh and spirit, you can also observe Jesus's interaction.
...
Kent

You got that from reading the Bible.


No chit... the Jesus part like I said...

I knew you were going to do that and had my one liner all ready...

Kent

So we now know you cherry pick parts of the Bible to suit your needs.

You have a point?
Kent

How do you decide which verse to accept as Holy Scripture and which ones you do not accept.
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by Houston_2
^^^^
Kent it might be fair to say that the people have not left “The Church “ but more that “The Church “ has departed from its people.

My own Episcopal Church has seemingly become a shell of what it once was being “a changing Church for a changing world “ and that’s an actual quote issued from the Episcopal Church of the USA.

Of late there was a call for observance of Indigenous Peoples Day and to ‘reflect upon the sins and wrongdoings of our forefathers’. Ain’t that so sweet and socially correct?

Sorry folks , just venting here.


A specific church is just people, and people will leave the relationship of others they find distasteful.

The real church is in Christ and the Holy Spirit, and that's an easy relationship and a thankful one.

Kent

The church is the bride of Christ. The church is not you and Christ. Christ is not part of the church. Christ is the bridegroom and His church(all His followers) is the bride.

To believe the church is yourself and Christ is the epitome of selfishness.

As a church we are told to fellowship with other believers.


Where did I say the church is in myself?

Kent
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp

Obviously Jesus talks about the flesh and spirit, you can also observe Jesus's interaction.
...
Kent

You got that from reading the Bible.


No chit... the Jesus part like I said...

I knew you were going to do that and had my one liner all ready...

Kent

So we now know you cherry pick parts of the Bible to suit your needs.

You have a point?
Kent

How do you decide which verse to accept as Holy Scripture and which ones you do not accept.


Well I didn't cherry pick a verse did I.

Kent
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by Houston_2
^^^^
Kent it might be fair to say that the people have not left “The Church “ but more that “The Church “ has departed from its people.

My own Episcopal Church has seemingly become a shell of what it once was being “a changing Church for a changing world “ and that’s an actual quote issued from the Episcopal Church of the USA.

Of late there was a call for observance of Indigenous Peoples Day and to ‘reflect upon the sins and wrongdoings of our forefathers’. Ain’t that so sweetOkay.

and socially correct?

Sorry folks , just venting here.


A specific church is just people, and people will leave the relationship of others they find distasteful.

The real church is in Christ and the Holy Spirit, and that's an easy relationship and a thankful one.

Kent

The church is the bride of Christ. The church is not you and Christ. Christ is not part of the church. Christ is the bridegroom and His church(all His followers) is the bride.

To believe the church is yourself and Christ is the epitome of selfishness.

As a church we are told to fellowship with other believers.


Where did I say the church is in myself?

Kent

Okay.

So you fellowship with other believers in the church?
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp

Obviously Jesus talks about the flesh and spirit, you can also observe Jesus's interaction.
...
Kent

You got that from reading the Bible.


No chit... the Jesus part like I said...

I knew you were going to do that and had my one liner all ready...

Kent

So we now know you cherry pick parts of the Bible to suit your needs.

You have a point?
Kent

How do you decide which verse to accept as Holy Scripture and which ones you do not accept.


Well I didn't cherry pick a verse did I.

Kent

I've never seen yo quote a verse ... ever. So you accept the entire Bible - Old and New Testament?
People can know a great deal about what they really do believe…instead of always just regurgitating verbatim texted responses of what God or an Apostle or a Prophet said to somebody else 2,000 years ago…when they are asked simple questions meant to provoke thought about their own beliefs.

People don’t have to be automatons or robots with scripted responses who always just refer verbatim to “Holy Scripture” to answer simple questions about what they actually do believe.

If the Spirit of God is indeed alive in Jesus’ followers, then they can do something other than just always copy and paste Bible verses when asked specifically about their beliefs.

If a person who claims to be a ‘Christian’ is really One with God, then it oughta be quite easy.
That was a good post.
Originally Posted by OldHat

Okay.

So you fellowship with other believers in the church?


Other believers in Christ.

Kent
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by krp

Obviously Jesus talks about the flesh and spirit, you can also observe Jesus's interaction.
...
Kent

You got that from reading the Bible.


No chit... the Jesus part like I said...

I knew you were going to do that and had my one liner all ready...

Kent

So we now know you cherry pick parts of the Bible to suit your needs.

You have a point?
Kent

How do you decide which verse to accept as Holy Scripture and which ones you do not accept.


Well I didn't cherry pick a verse did I.

Kent

I've never seen yo quote a verse ... ever. So you accept the entire Bible - Old and New Testament?


Well I did earlier in this thread, I don't do it often. I was taught to gird myself with the shield and sword of chapter and verse and I had some epic battles with my Mormon cousins, each thinking we won and in reality we all lost.

Using verse to attack my fellow man is disgusting.

Kent
I get the idea that these guys worship a book more than Jesus.
Originally Posted by krp
Using verse to attack my fellow man is disgusting.
Yeah, ‘Christians’ using the Bible to attack other people that God loves seems more than a little bit hypocritical. It is a popular tactic though, and it’s used by many. And they’ll justify it by boasting that God told them to do it.
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
I get the idea that these guys worship a book more than Jesus.
Sure seems like it. Seems like pure idolatry; idolatrous deification of the Bible. Bibliolatry.
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by WTM45
Being "of the flesh" I see my daily walk as a challenge because it is.
Hopefully, learning as I go. And not attempting to be seen as "righteous" in the eyes of others, but trying to do what I believe God intends for me to do.

Easy? That depends on the day.
It is not religion that I need for guardrails at the curves. It is simple trust in God for direction.




Really.
Aren't you forgetting something?

Ye are all the children of light
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.


Here's the Bible passage Jesus was quoting that verse from. I think that they would have been familiar with it, or certainly could have looked it up.

Psalms 82
1" God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.

2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.

3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.

4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.

5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.

6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.

7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.

8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations."

When Jesus quoted verse 6, he wouldn't have been telling them that they were equal with the Father or His only begotten. The term doesn't mean that they had the attributes of the omnipotent, all knowing God and Creator of the universe. When you look at the context, those who were refered to as "gods" were given the responsibility of judges on earth...verse 2.
They were expected to be the Almighty's hands of defense and justice, verse 3. They were supposed to deliver and protect the poor and needy, verse 4, but instead they walked in darkness.

Keep in mind that the men Jesus addressed were judging HIM and that unrighteously. However, they SHOULD have known that someday they would be judged by Him, see verse 1 above.

To conclude, "But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.".

In spite of being the judges who walked in darkness, called God's they would die like men.

This is a fact that we all should consider.
That is why He wants us to reject our own attempts at salvation and take His way by faith.....in Him.





Oh really, then who was verse 7 about?

The Bible is very explicit that God, the Kingdom, and Christ dwell within you, but of course that doesn't fit your agenda or narrative does it. If one worked out their salvation they wouldn't need you nor the church where God isn't at. It was the teachings you keep espousing here that Jesus was against.
Reading scriptures literally like you guys do teaches me that it is your teachings that I should run from. That path is way to broad with all kinds of legalistic man inspired teachings.


Verse 7, I already explained.
I will try to make it clearer.
Don't misunderstand. The men that Jesus was talking about were not told that they were god as He is God. He had every right and authority to claim Deity. He IS God. They were simply in leadership positions as those who were supposed to be His representatives on earth carrying out His will as I already stated.

They were Not God.
Neither are you God, or Joyce Meyer, Benny Hinn, Kanye West, or Steven Furtick. These TV false prophets all misinterpreted this verse and let it go to their spiritually blind heads to think that they are "little gods."
"But ye shall die like men."

https://www.kjv1611only.com/video/15false/Steven_Furtick_Blasphemy_I_Am_God_Almighty.mp4

Please go back and read that so as to not misunderstand.
Originally Posted by OldHat
As a church we are told to fellowship with other believers.



"Where two or more are gathered..."
That does not take away the flexibility to choose who that other/others can be.
I'm pretty selective, after years of trial and error.
Most often it is only me and Mother Nature enjoying "full communion" with the Spirit.
Any place. Any time.
Originally Posted by WTM45
Originally Posted by OldHat
As a church we are told to fellowship with other believers.
"Where two or more are gathered..."
That does not take away the flexibility to choose who that other/others can be. I'm pretty selective, after years of trial and error. Most often it is only me and Mother Nature enjoying "full communion" with the Spirit. Any place. Any time.
Awesome post. And I can definitely relate.
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
I get the idea that these guys worship a book more than Jesus.


LOL. Good point, but on the other hand, we would know very little if anything about Jesus were it not for the Bible. But just like a gun, it can be misused.
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by WTM45
Originally Posted by OldHat
As a church we are told to fellowship with other believers.
"Where two or more are gathered..."
That does not take away the flexibility to choose who that other/others can be. I'm pretty selective, after years of trial and error. Most often it is only me and Mother Nature enjoying "full communion" with the Spirit. Any place. Any time.
Awesome post. And I can definitely relate.


Ya, when I walk out into the wilderness I leave all the idiots behind expect one, myself... everyone else present are cool and that improves the intelligent factor of the group, exponentially...

Kent
Also brings up an interesting point... why was the original text segmented into verse?

How does that change the way it's read and taught, how does it change the original intent as written?

Was the old testament in verse when Jesus referenced it in his teachings?

Kent
Originally Posted by There_Ya_Go
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
I get the idea that these guys worship a book more than Jesus.
LOL. Good point, but on the other hand, we would know very little if anything about Jesus were it not for the Bible. But just like a gun, it can be misused.
Good point, but by that same notion, we would know very little about science were it not for science books. But that doesn’t negate the science itself, that doesn’t make the science books nearly as important as the science itself, not even close. And it most certainly doesn’t make the science books the ‘foundation’ of science. The science doesn’t exist ‘because of’ the science books; the science books exist ‘because of’ the science. The science is a reality no matter what, regardless of the science books. The science would ‘still’ exist even if there were no science books.
Originally Posted by OldHat
How do you decide which verse to accept as Holy Scripture and which ones you do not accept.
The ones that make sense and are congruent.
It's usually better to stay in context rather than single verse.

Kent
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Hastings
Exactly which verse or verses do you claim contradict Jesus?
Read Matthew 5 particularly 16 through 18 and see if you can reconcile Paul and Jesus. There is way more nutty stuff in those Paul writings but start on that. I've read a good bit of Paul or whoever wrote that but I've given up trying to find any harmony between his doctrine and Jesus. Obviously like almost all perjurers he does inject some truth into his story.

Your specific scriptural example is demonstrably false. The important point is that you have nothing of substance that supports your position. You again go into vague claims with no substance.
Huh?
Originally Posted by krp
Originally Posted by CashisKing
Originally Posted by krp
The question of spirituality can be explained about as easily as defining God, God's infinite, the definition would take eternity. Same with the Holy Spirit... God just is, the Spirit just is... just plain elementary faith.

Obviously Jesus talks about the flesh and spirit, you can also observe Jesus's interaction.

There's life lessons, like why a Dalai Lama goes to the mountain top, and Jesus went into the wilderness... instead of the mall, Temple, Church. Jesus removed himself from worldly distractions as much as possible, John the Baptist removed himself seeking the spirit.

It's much easier to recognize the Holy Spirit in others, than be able to tune out the world at times and see the Holy Spirit in yourself. To create that relationship... the Holy Spirit is 'our' communication with God, one of the reason Jesus came was to introduce us to this fact.

Religion is of this world, the physical world. Yes there is strength in numbers against worldly threats, But the spirit is individual, your relationship with God isn't a seminar.

If you feel you are to much in this world and not enough in the spirit... seek the wilderness.

Kent



You have a gift in understanding... and explanation to others.

I encourage you to never cease speaking this understanding.


You know, I had these thoughts as a child, then teenager and young man. I didn't read these from someone else, I take all the blame. They didn't come from anywhere special... riding my bike daily on my paper route, doing the chores out at the corrals, out hunting, fishing. I have felt the Holy Spirit since before I was old enough to know the name. I had never been lonely but often alone.

At 14 I was being groomed for the ministry, attending seminary classes from the Doctorates of the church, I had already read the bible straight through once. During classes I naively would question what was taught as truth and offer a different position... I was discouraged and reprimanded, at that age I didn't challenge authority. Obviously I didn't pursue the ministry, I won't preach untruths, half truths.

I just went quiet in my mid 20s, later in life my younger sister asked why I didn't believe in God anymore. I told her of my personal relationship with Christ and the Holy Spirit within and it had nothing to do with going to church, I talked for a couple hours. She told me to never write a book, if I was wrong I'd take a lot of people to hell... so I went quiet again.

Some years later again that sister asked me if I've ever read the new testament straight through. I said yes twice by 18... she said I can't believe what Paul wrote, when you read it straight through it's really bad. This from an extremely devout Christian. I asked her if she remembers our conversation years prior, she thought and said, some of it, so we had another long talk.

I'm to old to be rebuked anymore, I'm done listening to mealy mouthed christians misrepresenting Christ and his message.

I have another message.

Kent


Thanks for sharing your message Kent.
My faith and experience are somewhat similar to yours.
To be in touch with the spirit one needs to leave the noise behind. There's way too much noise in this thread.
One mechanism of the Marxists is to destroy the soul of a society. This is done in several ways including destruction of the family and religion; destruction of the core cultural elements that define common purpose and unity.

As I read the religious threads on the campfire and consider how many people have jettisoned the church and organized religion I can’t help but wander if this is the result of a concerted effort by the Marxist.

Is this a view that has been progressing since Marxists began their hard advance in this country after WWII?
Well I think organized religion is as big of a crock of schit as I think Marxism is.
When I needed help, I went to ministers, ang people I knew went to church.

What do you think of that?
Originally Posted by IZH27
One mechanism of the Marxists is to destroy the soul of a society. This is done in several ways including destruction of the family and religion; destruction of the core cultural elements that define common purpose and unity.

As I read the religious threads on the campfire and consider how many people have jettisoned the church and organized religion I can’t help but wander if this is the result of a concerted effort by the Marxist.

Is this a view that has been progressing since Marxists began their hard advance in this country after WWII?


Yeah, blame the Marxists. Were there Marxists present at the Salem witch trials, or the inquisitions?
It doesn't take a Marxist to drive people away form the know-it-all, holier-than-thou, my interpretation of the Bible is right - yours is wrong, my religion is the only true religion types.

I have always considered myself a Christian, that's how I was raised. That's why I became a Christian. My parents determined my religion.
Had I been raised in India I would probably be a Hindu.
Had I been raised in Egypt I would probably be a Muslim.
Had I been raised in Japan I would probably be a Buddhist or a Shinto.

I do not believe that being a Christian is the only path to Heaven.
I do not believe that going to Heaven is predicated on how well versed you are in the Bible.

It is estimated that only 7% of the people who have lived on earth were or are Christians.
Do you really believe that Heaven is denied the other 93%?
I really couldn't believe that God is that inefficient.

The label you wear is less important than the life you live.
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by There_Ya_Go
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
I get the idea that these guys worship a book more than Jesus.
LOL. Good point, but on the other hand, we would know very little if anything about Jesus were it not for the Bible. But just like a gun, it can be misused.
Good point, but by that same notion, we would know very little about science were it not for science books. But that doesn’t negate the science itself, that doesn’t make the science books nearly as important as the science itself, not even close. And it most certainly doesn’t make the science books the ‘foundation’ of science. The science doesn’t exist ‘because of’ the science books; the science books exist ‘because of’ the science. The science is a reality no matter what, regardless of the science books. The science would ‘still’ exist even if there were no science books.


Absolutely agree.
Originally Posted by IZH27
As I read the religious threads on the campfire and consider how many people have jettisoned the church and organized religion…
…I understand completely why so many people wouldn’t want to be a part of a group whose most vocal proponents come across as holier than thou, judgmental, hypocritical, bigoted, spiteful, polar opposite of Jesus, legalistic, homophobic moralists who think they are the only ones goin’ to heaven, and relish the notion that everyone else is going to hell.

I don’t blame anyone for walkin’ away from the church and organized religion due to the above; because they're 'on' to it, they see right through it, and consequently they want nothing to do with it.

And the most vocal proponents of the church and organized religion will not take any responsibility for it, they relieve themselves of any accountability for it. They’ll instead blame their failure on anything or anyone other than themselves.

They’ll blame it on Marxists, or they’ll blame it on homosexuals, or they’ll blame it on the unchurched, or they’ll blame it on the disenfranchised; and then they’ll justify it with a cherry-picked Bible verse. And then when person after person after person tells them that they’re pushing more people away from Jesus than Satan himself does, they’ll justify that too with a cherry-picked Bible verse.
I don't get it either, how can the church decline, looking at the draw of HC and oldhat, it should be standing room only.

Kent
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I have always considered myself a Christian, that's how I was raised. That's why I became a Christian. My parents determined my religion.
Had I been raised in India I would probably be a Hindu.
Had I been raised in Egypt I would probably be a Muslim.
Had I been raised in Japan I would probably be a Buddhist or a Shinto.

I do not believe that being a Christian is the only path to Heaven.
I do not believe that going to Heaven is predicated on how well versed you are in the Bible.

It is estimated that only 7% of the people who have lived on earth were or are Christians.
Do you really believe that Heaven is denied the other 93%?
I really couldn't believe that God is that inefficient.

The label you wear is less important than the life you live.


You sound like Thomas Paine..............and that's a good thing. smile
Originally Posted by krp
I don't get it either, how can the church decline, looking at the draw of HC and oldhat, it should be standing room only.Kent
Maybe they should listen to Jesus. Jesus himself in Matthew 23:15 "Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you compass the sea and land to make one convert; and when he is made , ye make him twice the child of hell than yourselves".
Most churches in larger places are doing well, it's the small rural churches that are in decline.
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by krp
I don't get it either, how can the church decline, looking at the draw of HC and oldhat, it should be standing room only.Kent
Maybe they should listen to Jesus. Jesus himself in Matthew 23:15 "Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you compass the sea and land to make one convert; and when he is made , ye make him twice the child of hell than yourselves".



It sounds like you are mocking my Savior quoting that statement that He made.
You Unitarians don't even believe Him when He said that YOU HYPOCRITE!
Let's pull together men.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by krp
I don't get it either, how can the church decline, looking at the draw of HC and oldhat, it should be standing room only.Kent
Maybe they should listen to Jesus. Jesus himself in Matthew 23:15 "Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you compass the sea and land to make one convert; and when he is made , ye make him twice the child of hell than yourselves".



It sounds like you are mocking my Savior quoting that statement that He made.
You Unitarians don't even believe Him when He said that YOU HYPOCRITE!


Sounds to me like he's mocking you.
Happy Camper, the Pharisee.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by krp
I don't get it either, how can the church decline, looking at the draw of HC and oldhat, it should be standing room only.Kent
Maybe they should listen to Jesus. Jesus himself in Matthew 23:15 "Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you compass the sea and land to make one convert; and when he is made , ye make him twice the child of hell than yourselves".



It sounds like you are mocking my Savior quoting that statement that He made.
You Unitarians don't even believe Him when He said that YOU HYPOCRITE!

You think I was mocking Jesus? I totally believe in Jesus. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, no one goes to the Father except by him. I would never mock Jesus.
Crappy Hamper will twist your words and think no one notices how pathetic that is.
Your meaning was clear.
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Sounds to me like he's mocking you.
Happy Camper, the Pharisee.


H/C ain't the only one. But I really wasn't mocking them. I wish they would look at the damage they do and the people they turn against Jesus' teachings.
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by krp
I don't get it either, how can the church decline, looking at the draw of HC and oldhat, it should be standing room only.Kent
Maybe they should listen to Jesus. Jesus himself in Matthew 23:15 "Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you compass the sea and land to make one convert; and when he is made , ye make him twice the child of hell than yourselves".



It sounds like you are mocking my Savior quoting that statement that He made.
You Unitarians don't even believe Him when He said that YOU HYPOCRITE!

You think I was mocking Jesus? I totally believe in Jesus. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, no one goes to the Father except by him. I would never mock Jesus.


Do you know that Jesus is the way to heaven as opposed to a literal hell?
He is the Truth, not some truth along with other religious leaders of the past.
He is The Life. Everyone is dead in trespasses and sin, but He offers life to those who reject their "good" works for faith in Him, the risen Son of God?
Notice Crapper said “my savior” not “our savior”… Narcissistic much?
Originally Posted by Springcove
Notice Crapper said “my savior” not “our savior”… Narcissistic much?


He has a retrobate list and it is quite extensive
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by krp
I don't get it either, how can the church decline, looking at the draw of HC and oldhat, it should be standing room only.Kent
Maybe they should listen to Jesus. Jesus himself in Matthew 23:15 "Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you compass the sea and land to make one convert; and when he is made , ye make him twice the child of hell than yourselves".



It sounds like you are mocking my Savior quoting that statement that He made.
You Unitarians don't even believe Him when He said that YOU HYPOCRITE!

You think I was mocking Jesus? I totally believe in Jesus. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, no one goes to the Father except by him. I would never mock Jesus.


Do you know that Jesus is the way to heaven as opposed to a literal hell?
He is the Truth, not some truth along with other religious leaders of the past.
He is The Life. Everyone is dead in trespasses and sin, but He offers life to those who reject their "good" works for faith in Him, the risen Son of God?
Take deep breaths, calm down, everything will be alright.
Originally Posted by Springcove
Notice Crapper said “my savior” not “our savior”… Narcissistic much?

I know Jesus is my Savior because of the many promises.
I can't say the same for those who mix their personal good works with some faith in Him. If that's you Spring, just go into the bathroom turn on the light and there in the mirror is YOUR Savior. (Lower case "s")
How far will that get you with the Real One?
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Springcove
Notice Crapper said “my savior” not “our savior”… Narcissistic much?

I know Jesus is my Savior because of the many promises.
I can't say the same for those who mix their personal good works with some faith in Him. If that's you Spring, just go into the bathroom turn on the light and there in the mirror is YOUR Savior. (Lower case "s")
How far will that get you with the Real One?

If it’s not personal, it’s not yours.

Relationship with the Lord is personal or it’s not a relationship.

DF
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Springcove
Notice Crapper said “my savior” not “our savior”… Narcissistic much?

I know Jesus is my Savior because of the many promises.
I can't say the same for those who mix their personal good works with some faith in Him. If that's you Spring, just go into the bathroom turn on the light and there in the mirror is YOUR Savior. (Lower case "s")
How far will that get you with the Real One?


If you and Springcove meet up in heavan one day, will you then take him off the retrobate list?
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Springcove
Notice Crapper said “my savior” not “our savior”… Narcissistic much?

I know Jesus is my Savior because of the many promises.
I can't say the same for those who mix their personal good works with some faith in Him. If that's you Spring, just go into the bathroom turn on the light and there in the mirror is YOUR Savior. (Lower case "s")
How far will that get you with the Real One?


If you and Springcove meet up in heavan one day, will you then take him off the retrobate list?

LoL! I haven't thought that far ahead.
My "Reprobate " list is just for this forum. I already took two off of it after weak "apologies.
If you want to learn what I mean by that and what the Bible says about it, you can read my old posts where I went into details. My list is not God's list. There are disciples who recognized true reprobates of God better than I do.
I have my personal list for use to keep track of trolls and those who continue using blasphemy against the Lord.
I truly hope to see them in heaven eventually, otherwise I would never share the gospel.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
My "Reprobate " list is just for this forum. I already took two off of it after weak "apologies.
If you want to learn what I mean by that and what the Bible says about it, you can read my old posts where I went into details. My list is not God's list. There are disciples who recognized true reprobates of God better than I do.


I have a collection of some of those old posts.
I've been known to share them when occasion warrants.

I have a Pharisee list, Crappy Hamper's on it.
Originally Posted by Dirtfarmer
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Springcove
Notice Crapper said “my savior” not “our savior”… Narcissistic much?

I know Jesus is my Savior because of the many promises.
I can't say the same for those who mix their personal good works with some faith in Him. If that's you Spring, just go into the bathroom turn on the light and there in the mirror is YOUR Savior. (Lower case "s")
How far will that get you with the Real One?

If it’s not personal, it’s not yours.

Relationship with the Lord is personal or it’s not a relationship.

DF

I hope that someday S.C., Hastings, and everyone here will be convinced that the Bible is true and believe the good news. Perhaps it will become a personal faith eventually for many. I don't consider the Son of God to be a personal Savior to those who choose to not believe He is. I can only express it for myself and others who have clearly expressed that, based on the Bible that has been degraded by some (not you).
Originally Posted by wabigoon
Most churches in larger places are doing well, it's the small rural churches that are in decline.


I don't know about that Wabi.

Declining Christianity
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Springcove
Notice Crapper said “my savior” not “our savior”… Narcissistic much?

I know Jesus is my Savior because of the many promises.
I can't say the same for those who mix their personal good works with some faith in Him. If that's you Spring, just go into the bathroom turn on the light and there in the mirror is YOUR Savior. (Lower case "s")
How far will that get you with the Real One?


If you and Springcove meet up in heavan one day, will you then take him off the retrobate list?

LoL! I haven't thought that far ahead.
My "Reprobate " list is just for this forum. I already took two off of it after weak "apologies.
If you want to learn what I mean by that and what the Bible says about it, you can read my old posts where I went into details. My list is not God's list. There are disciples who recognized true reprobates of God better than I do.
I have my personal list for use to keep track of trolls and those who continue using blasphemy against the Lord.
I truly hope to see them in heaven eventually, otherwise I would never share the gospel.



You are so full of crap!!! No one has been using blasphemy against the lord because we think you’re a charlatan. You’re nothing more than a phony who thinks he somehow is important on this site. You are mocked and maligned more than appreciated. In fact you’re repeatedly called out because very few here believe you. Keep thinking you’re relevant and we will keep reminding you that you are not. You are nothing more than a parasite on this forum.

As far as my faith, that you know nothing about. I am very secure it what and how believe. Thankfully there are men on this site like Kent, Antlers and others that show what true people of faith really are.

Funny how the Lord’s Prayer starts “our father” not “my father.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Springcove
Notice Crapper said “my savior” not “our savior”… Narcissistic much?

I know Jesus is my Savior because of the many promises.
I can't say the same for those who mix their personal good works with some faith in Him. If that's you Spring, just go into the bathroom turn on the light and there in the mirror is YOUR Savior. (Lower case "s")
How far will that get you with the Real One?



It's a shame you don't actually believe "your" Jesus. I figured he was talking about you when he said: And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

HC, you should try the mirror thingy, it would do you good.
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I found a photo of Happy Camper or maybe it's OldHat.





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Originally Posted by wabigoon
Let's pull together men.


Are you suggesting we all claim Billy Graham is burning in hell?

Kent
Of course not, and i think you know better than that.
Anyway, HC is a sock puppet and troll, it's not real.

I'm real, I drove down to Tucson yesterday evening to buy a rem 788 in 308 to add to the grandkids gun pile, addition to the 222 and 22-250 788 I have for them. Wife and I ate mex food at a place we hadn't since coues hunting close to 20 years ago, still pretty good food.

Kent

Bottom one...

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Nice.

My gunsmith friend like to take those and turn em into 221 Fireballs.




....#saveBillyGraham
Originally Posted by wabigoon
Of course not, and i think you know better than that.


I haven't seen you confront him and seem to support him. If you wish to be known as a Christian leader then lead.

It's the Safariman syndrome.

Kent
Originally Posted by krp
Anyway, HC is a sock puppet and troll, it's not real.

I'm real, I drove down to Tucson yesterday evening to buy a rem 788 in 308 to add to the grandkids gun pile, addition to the 222 and 22-250 788 I have for them. Wife and I ate mex food at a place we hadn't since coues hunting close to 20 years ago, still pretty good food.

Kent

Bottom one...

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Nice! Are you reloading for the Grandkids?
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I have always considered myself a Christian, that's how I was raised. That's why I became a Christian. My parents determined my religion.
Had I been raised in India I would probably be a Hindu.
Had I been raised in Egypt I would probably be a Muslim.
Had I been raised in Japan I would probably be a Buddhist or a Shinto.

I do not believe that being a Christian is the only path to Heaven.
I do not believe that going to Heaven is predicated on how well versed you are in the Bible.

It is estimated that only 7% of the people who have lived on earth were or are Christians.
Do you really believe that Heaven is denied the other 93%?
I really couldn't believe that God is that inefficient.

The label you wear is less important than the life you live.


I think I read about a guy who can't or is too lazy to think for himself.

I read about a guy who was born in Egypt. By age twelve he memorized the Koran and by age twenty was an Imam. He went to Cairo University and graduated second from a class of 6,000. In his graduate study he earned a Ph.D in world religions. After all that study he became a Christian. He wrote a book called "Jesus and Mohamad."

He thought for himself.
Originally Posted by Sycamore
Originally Posted by krp
Anyway, HC is a sock puppet and troll, it's not real.

I'm real, I drove down to Tucson yesterday evening to buy a rem 788 in 308 to add to the grandkids gun pile, addition to the 222 and 22-250 788 I have for them. Wife and I ate mex food at a place we hadn't since coues hunting close to 20 years ago, still pretty good food.

Kent

Bottom one...

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Nice! Are you reloading for the Grandkids?


Well they are 9(girl) and 6(Boy), they shoot BB guns and bow and arrows mostly and 22s when well supervised.

Thanksgiving weekend is traditionally a shooting weekend when my Niece comes, and for them also lately. So they will shoot the 222 off the bog pod this year.

I reload for all my guns including these, I have a sav 99 in 308, so already have the fix'ins but it'll be a bit till they shoot that.

Kent
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
I hope that someday S.C., Hastings, and everyone here will be convinced that the Bible is true and believe the good news.


Are you saying Jesus meant what He says at the end of Matthew and Mark when he told His followers to make disciples by baptizing them? Are you agreeing with Apostle Peter when he told the first batch of Christians to "repent and be baptized,"?
I like the idea of them working up in age and chambering on the same platform.

Kent
Originally Posted by krp
Anyway, HC is a sock puppet and troll, it's not real.

I'm real, I drove down to Tucson yesterday evening to buy a rem 788 in 308 to add to the grandkids gun pile, addition to the 222 and 22-250 788 I have for them. Wife and I ate mex food at a place we hadn't since coues hunting close to 20 years ago, still pretty good food.

Kent

Bottom one...

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Good on you k. For what you're doing with both your grandkids, and crappy glamper.
Originally Posted by smokepole
Originally Posted by krp
Anyway, HC is a sock puppet and troll, it's not real.

I'm real, I drove down to Tucson yesterday evening to buy a rem 788 in 308 to add to the grandkids gun pile, addition to the 222 and 22-250 788 I have for them. Wife and I ate mex food at a place we hadn't since coues hunting close to 20 years ago, still pretty good food.

Kent

Bottom one...

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Good on you k. For what you're doing with both your grandkids, and crappy glamper.


I'm just proving I'm a real person, it's probably already known but let's see if HC and oldhat will do the same... not likely they'll have some excuse.

Kent
Don't hold your breath......
Originally Posted by OldHat
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Where does it say babies go to heaven? And what about James? He says faith without works is DEAD


If this is a serious question, I can answer it with an essay I wrote. I spent weeks studying this subject. Let me know.

I personally believe infants do not go to hell, and infant baptism is meaningless. I would not break fellowship with a Christian if they believed differently.



I believe that they go to heaven too although I don’t think it can be proved. My son and I have had this discussion a few times in the past and I’m in the middle of reading ringmans essay on it now.

IMO systematic theology must be used in order to understand the Bible.
John MacArthur has a great sermon or two on this matter as well as RC Sproul
I love RC Sproul on about anything. John MacArthur is very entertaining.
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I have always considered myself a Christian, that's how I was raised. That's why I became a Christian. My parents determined my religion.
Had I been raised in India I would probably be a Hindu.
Had I been raised in Egypt I would probably be a Muslim.
Had I been raised in Japan I would probably be a Buddhist or a Shinto.

I do not believe that being a Christian is the only path to Heaven.
I do not believe that going to Heaven is predicated on how well versed you are in the Bible.

It is estimated that only 7% of the people who have lived on earth were or are Christians.
Do you really believe that Heaven is denied the other 93%?
I really couldn't believe that God is that inefficient.

The label you wear is less important than the life you live.


I think I read about a guy who can't or is too lazy to think for himself.

I read about a guy who was born in Egypt. By age twelve he memorized the Koran and by age twenty was an Imam. He went to Cairo University and graduated second from a class of 6,000. In his graduate study he earned a Ph.D in world religions. After all that study he became a Christian. He wrote a book called "Jesus and Mohamad."

He thought for himself.


So, what do you think happens to the other 93% Ringman?
Enlighten us.
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Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I have always considered myself a Christian, that's how I was raised. That's why I became a Christian. My parents determined my religion.
Had I been raised in India I would probably be a Hindu.
Had I been raised in Egypt I would probably be a Muslim.
Had I been raised in Japan I would probably be a Buddhist or a Shinto.

I do not believe that being a Christian is the only path to Heaven.
I do not believe that going to Heaven is predicated on how well versed you are in the Bible.

It is estimated that only 7% of the people who have lived on earth were or are Christians.
Do you really believe that Heaven is denied the other 93%?
I really couldn't believe that God is that inefficient.

The label you wear is less important than the life you live.


I think I read about a guy who can't or is too lazy to think for himself.

I read about a guy who was born in Egypt. By age twelve he memorized the Koran and by age twenty was an Imam. He went to Cairo University and graduated second from a class of 6,000. In his graduate study he earned a Ph.D in world religions. After all that study he became a Christian. He wrote a book called "Jesus and Mohamad."

He thought for himself.


So, what do you think happens to the other 93% Ringman?
Enlighten us.


That’s a great question... what do the Scriptures say?
All other religions god is dead. Christianity’s God is alive and seated at the right hand of the Father. I do believe His children come from all walks of life. Red yellow black and white and from all corners of the globe. Can any other religion claim such a broad family?
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Originally Posted by Jahrs
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I have always considered myself a Christian, that's how I was raised. That's why I became a Christian. My parents determined my religion.
Had I been raised in India I would probably be a Hindu.
Had I been raised in Egypt I would probably be a Muslim.
Had I been raised in Japan I would probably be a Buddhist or a Shinto.

I do not believe that being a Christian is the only path to Heaven.
I do not believe that going to Heaven is predicated on how well versed you are in the Bible.

It is estimated that only 7% of the people who have lived on earth were or are Christians.
Do you really believe that Heaven is denied the other 93%?
I really couldn't believe that God is that inefficient.

The label you wear is less important than the life you live.


I think I read about a guy who can't or is too lazy to think for himself.

I read about a guy who was born in Egypt. By age twelve he memorized the Koran and by age twenty was an Imam. He went to Cairo University and graduated second from a class of 6,000. In his graduate study he earned a Ph.D in world religions. After all that study he became a Christian. He wrote a book called "Jesus and Mohamad."

He thought for himself.


So, what do you think happens to the other 93% Ringman?
Enlighten us.


That’s a great question... what do the Scriptures say?
All other religions god is dead. Christianity’s God is alive and seated at the right hand of the Father. I do believe His children come from all walks of life. Red yellow black and white and from all corners of the globe. Can any other religion claim such a broad family?


Islam
Originally Posted by Jahrs
That’s a great question... what do the Scriptures say?
All other religions god is dead. Christianity’s God is alive and seated at the right hand of the Father. I do believe His children come from all walks of life. Red yellow black and white and from all corners of the globe. Can any other religion claim such a broad family?


You seriously believe that?
Every word and I’d bet my life on it. But then again I don’t have any issues reconciling Paul’s doctrine and johns. At least I think you may have stated something similar.
That God that I’m referring to crosses denominations so don’t put any words on my mouth that I didn’t say.
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Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by NVhntr
I have always considered myself a Christian, that's how I was raised. That's why I became a Christian. My parents determined my religion.
Had I been raised in India I would probably be a Hindu.
Had I been raised in Egypt I would probably be a Muslim.
Had I been raised in Japan I would probably be a Buddhist or a Shinto.

I do not believe that being a Christian is the only path to Heaven.
I do not believe that going to Heaven is predicated on how well versed you are in the Bible.

It is estimated that only 7% of the people who have lived on earth were or are Christians.
Do you really believe that Heaven is denied the other 93%?
I really couldn't believe that God is that inefficient.

The label you wear is less important than the life you live.


I think I read about a guy who can't or is too lazy to think for himself.

I read about a guy who was born in Egypt. By age twelve he memorized the Koran and by age twenty was an Imam. He went to Cairo University and graduated second from a class of 6,000. In his graduate study he earned a Ph.D in world religions. After all that study he became a Christian. He wrote a book called "Jesus and Mohamad."

He thought for himself.


So, what do you think happens to the other 93% Ringman?
Enlighten us.


That’s a great question... what do the Scriptures say?
All other religions god is dead. Christianity’s God is alive and seated at the right hand of the Father. I do believe His children come from all walks of life. Red yellow black and white and from all corners of the globe. Can any other religion claim such a broad family?


Islam


Hindu, Buddhist, the Celts, Greek Mythology and a host of others.
Maybe you should read their writings and not depend on some christian interpretation of what their writings say. Hare Krishna predates the Bible by a whole bunch of years.
Enlighten me please on how Chanting, dancing, evangelism, vegetarianism, temple worship, monastic-style living compares and I doubt very seriously if the writing go back further but even if it did then what?
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Enlighten me please on how Chanting, dancing, evangelism, vegetarianism, temple worship, monastic-style living compares and I doubt very seriously if the writing go back further but even if it did then what?


You were implying that popularity of Christianity was evidence of some sort. Christianity is in decline and Islam will become the default popular religion, even though there is a strong shift to atheism. There are religions older that Christianity with some of their stories adopted into Christianity. So with all this, then what?
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by Jahrs
That’s a great question... what do the Scriptures say?
All other religions god is dead. Christianity’s God is alive and seated at the right hand of the Father. I do believe His children come from all walks of life. Red yellow black and white and from all corners of the globe. Can any other religion claim such a broad family?

Islam
He'll learn not to ask questions without thinking.
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Enlighten me please on how Chanting, dancing, evangelism, vegetarianism, temple worship, monastic-style living compares and I doubt very seriously if the writing go back further but even if it did then what?


You were implying that popularity of Christianity was evidence of some sort. Christianity is in decline and Islam will become the default popular religion, even though there is a strong shift to atheism. There are religions older that Christianity with some of their stories adopted into Christianity. So with all this, then what?


Very true.


First off, there are several words in the Bible that are Egyptian, Hindu, and ancient Greek. I wonder how they got in there if there were no writings before "modern day" christianity/Bible. You can also add that the entire Bible was written by the ancient Greeks.
Evangelism is from the christian doctrine, the temple worship is also. Read about David, you'll find it. I'm not sure of your reference to chanting, dancing, vegetarianism, and monastic-style living, unless you are referencing the Essenes. It is obvious you have no idea what chanting is all about or what it does, which then tells me you have no idea about your body or mind. But I am not here to teach you when you can research it on your own. I might add that I would stay away from the christian written books concerning that subject and study the writings of those other beliefs. Then you will find the truth and can make up your mind without opposing influences and perceptions.
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Enlighten me please on how Chanting, dancing, evangelism, vegetarianism, temple worship, monastic-style living compares and I doubt very seriously if the writing go back further but even if it did then what?


You were implying that popularity of Christianity was evidence of some sort. Christianity is in decline and Islam will become the default popular religion, even though there is a strong shift to atheism. There are religions older that Christianity with some of their stories adopted into Christianity. So with all this, then what?


Very true.


First off, there are several words in the Bible that are Egyptian, Hindu, and ancient Greek. I wonder how they got in there if there were no writings before "modern day" christianity/Bible. You can also add that the entire Bible was written by the ancient Greeks.
Evangelism is from the christian doctrine, the temple worship is also. Read about David, you'll find it. I'm not sure of your reference to chanting, dancing, vegetarianism, and monastic-style living, unless you are referencing the Essenes. It is obvious you have no idea what chanting is all about or what it does, which then tells me you have no idea about your body or mind. But I am not here to teach you when you can research it on your own. I might add that I would stay away from the christian written books concerning that subject and study the writings of those other beliefs. Then you will find the truth and can make up your mind without opposing influences and perceptions.


I'm atheist (maybe even anti-theist). I was curious about some of your deductions.
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Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Enlighten me please on how Chanting, dancing, evangelism, vegetarianism, temple worship, monastic-style living compares and I doubt very seriously if the writing go back further but even if it did then what?


You were implying that popularity of Christianity was evidence of some sort. Christianity is in decline and Islam will become the default popular religion, even though there is a strong shift to atheism. There are religions older that Christianity with some of their stories adopted into Christianity. So with all this, then what?


Very true.


First off, there are several words in the Bible that are Egyptian, Hindu, and ancient Greek. I wonder how they got in there if there were no writings before "modern day" christianity/Bible. You can also add that the entire Bible was written by the ancient Greeks.
Evangelism is from the christian doctrine, the temple worship is also. Read about David, you'll find it. I'm not sure of your reference to chanting, dancing, vegetarianism, and monastic-style living, unless you are referencing the Essenes. It is obvious you have no idea what chanting is all about or what it does, which then tells me you have no idea about your body or mind. But I am not here to teach you when you can research it on your own. I might add that I would stay away from the christian written books concerning that subject and study the writings of those other beliefs. Then you will find the truth and can make up your mind without opposing influences and perceptions.


I'm atheist (maybe even anti-theist). I was curious about some of your deductions.



I can certainly understand why you are. As I said earlier in this thread, scripture is very clear on who/what God is,...This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light,...... and Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. So with that in mind, would your atheism allow you to see that God is not a he nor a she or any human or entity that flies around in some sort of space or even sits on a throne possible on a cloud. smirk sarcasm intended.
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Enlighten me please on how Chanting, dancing, evangelism, vegetarianism, temple worship, monastic-style living compares and I doubt very seriously if the writing go back further but even if it did then what?


You were implying that popularity of Christianity was evidence of some sort. Christianity is in decline and Islam will become the default popular religion, even though there is a strong shift to atheism. There are religions older that Christianity with some of their stories adopted into Christianity. So with all this, then what?


Yes Christianity appears to be declining (I think Covid has something to do with it-exposing the weak or false Christians) who just like to sit in their cozy homes and livestream it but the true church is getting stronger. Totally agree with your assessment about Islam and atheists.
The old Egyptian poly-theism belief system comes closer to real world possibility. Decisions from a family based commitee, or any commitee for that matter, are far from ideal. It's like engineering decisions being made by accountants and lawyers.

I've heard that some Christians have become atheists because of the bible.
Originally Posted by Hastings
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by Jahrs
That’s a great question... what do the Scriptures say?
All other religions god is dead. Christianity’s God is alive and seated at the right hand of the Father. I do believe His children come from all walks of life. Red yellow black and white and from all corners of the globe. Can any other religion claim such a broad family?

Islam
He'll learn not to ask questions without thinking.


You knew that I meant broad as in nationalities and creeds and colors I’m guessing but even a simple google search says that Christianity is thee largest religion
https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/most-christian-countries
What do you all believe that God requires for salvation....
Works or Faith/Grace?

Mauser?

Jahrs?


Strider?


Wabigoon?
Grace, and if its real, it will lead to works as in Mat. ch13 the parable of the sower, and many other places.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
What do you all believe that God requires for salvation....
Works or Faith/Grace?

Mauser?

Jahrs?


The opposite of the hateful bullshit you get paid to spread.
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
What do you all believe that God requires for salvation....
Works or Faith/Grace?

Mauser?

Jahrs?


The opposite of the hateful bullshit you get paid to spread.



Your garden must grow very good with all of the hateful manure you spread. You love to troll with all your heart and a believer doesn't roll over and submit to your 7th grade playground taunts, and the poor Con whines about that mean Christian.

Let's all have a pitty party for Jim.
All together now, "Poooooor Jimmy.....". 😭😢😭😭😢
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
What do you all believe that God requires for salvation....
Works or Faith/Grace?

Mauser?

Jahrs?


Strider?


Wabigoon?



Thanks Jahrs!
Hahahahaha!

You are pathetic HC.

Peter ain't never gonna see your face.


Keep toggling chickenshit.
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm


I've heard that some Christians have become atheists because of the bible.


You heard wrong!
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
What do you all believe that God requires for salvation....
Works or Faith/Grace?

Mauser?

Jahrs?


The opposite of the hateful bullshit you get paid to spread.



Preach it Big Jim.
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm


I've heard that some Christians have become atheists because of the bible.


You heard wrong!

Some folks look for excuses to blame the Bible and Christianity for rejecting God. Then there's fake christians that turn them onto atheists like Bart Ehrman, Hawkings, etc.
Wolves in sheep's clothing are popular with the world.
That's why I'm more interested in what the Bible says than a famous popular preacher like the Grahams, or any other TV personality.
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm


I've heard that some Christians have become atheists because of the bible.


You heard wrong!


I don't think so. Penn Jillette said so - there's a video of it somewhere. I think Aron Ra said the same but I'm not sure.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Jim_Conrad
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
What do you all believe that God requires for salvation....
Works or Faith/Grace?

Mauser?

Jahrs?


The opposite of the hateful bullshit you get paid to spread.



Your garden must grow very good with all of the hateful manure you spread. You love to troll with all your heart and a believer doesn't roll over and submit to your 7th grade playground taunts, and the poor Con whines about that mean Christian.

Let's all have a pitty party for Jim.
All together now, "Poooooor Jimmy.....". 😭😢😭😭😢


You're the only troll here presently; most of us know that, and your history of blatant lies.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm


I've heard that some Christians have become atheists because of the bible.


You heard wrong!

Some folks look for excuses to blame the Bible and Christianity for rejecting God. Then there's fake christians that turn them onto atheists like Bart Ehrman, Hawkings, etc.
Wolves in sheep's clothing are popular with the world.
That's why I'm more interested in what the Bible says than a famous popular preacher like the Grahams, or any other TV personality.


It's more of a case of the bible being able to be believed, or rather having proof to believe what it contains. If it's supposed to present the foundation for belief in god, it does the wrong job, and there are Christians here who even say a similar thing.
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm


I've heard that some Christians have become atheists because of the bible.


You heard wrong!

Some folks look for excuses to blame the Bible and Christianity for rejecting God. Then there's fake christians that turn them onto atheists like Bart Ehrman, Hawkings, etc.
Wolves in sheep's clothing are popular with the world.
That's why I'm more interested in what the Bible says than a famous popular preacher like the Grahams, or any other TV personality.


It's more of a case of the bible being able to be believed, or rather having proof to believe what it contains. If it's supposed to present the foundation for belief in god, it does the wrong job, and there are Christians here who even say a similar thing.



I would disagree that the “supposed” purpose of the Bible is to “present” or be the “foundation for belief in god.” Odd idea fer sure.

A simple “straw man” construct for you?


Belief in God does not require ….nor depend upon …nor necessary begin with believing any sort of “proof” of what the Bible may contain. You are diverting from the real issue.

Put the Bible aside for a moment…. What is of the utmost importance ….is you and God. Just you… and just God.

Claiming that one does not believe in God because one does not believe the Bible is simply a poorly thought out excuse.

Just you and Just God.
So what makes you think that your god is not Allah, or Krishna or other?
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
So what makes you think that your god is not Allah, or Krishna or other?



Now there's a fair question.
Originally Posted by TF49
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
Originally Posted by Jahrs
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm


I've heard that some Christians have become atheists because of the bible.


You heard wrong!

Some folks look for excuses to blame the Bible and Christianity for rejecting God. Then there's fake christians that turn them onto atheists like Bart Ehrman, Hawkings, etc.
Wolves in sheep's clothing are popular with the world.
That's why I'm more interested in what the Bible says than a famous popular preacher like the Grahams, or any other TV personality.


It's more of a case of the bible being able to be believed, or rather having proof to believe what it contains. If it's supposed to present the foundation for belief in god, it does the wrong job, and there are Christians here who even say a similar thing.



I would disagree that the “supposed” purpose of the Bible is to “present” or be the “foundation for belief in god.” Odd idea fer sure.

A simple “straw man” construct for you?


Belief in God does not require ….nor depend upon …nor necessary begin with believing any sort of “proof” of what the Bible may contain. You are diverting from the real issue.

Put the Bible aside for a moment…. What is of the utmost importance ….is you and God. Just you… and just God.

Claiming that one does not believe in God because one does not believe the Bible is simply a poorly thought out excuse.

Just you and Just God.


But in truth, you can't go there. The belief in God came from the Bible, not from any other source.
If I understand the basis of or for atheism it is there is no proof of God, Christ, nor the Israelites other than outside the Bible stories.
And anyone who studies ancient cultures, outside of a christian perspective, would know that the word Israel is not a Hebrew word but is in fact 3 Egyptian words put together. Add to that there is no proof, and they've tried, that there were ever 12 tribes in that area of the world at any given time in history. So ya, I can understand why there are those who become atheist or even go to some other belief system. Then of course you have the Bible thumper on here who want to punish you for not believing what they believe. Fear is the basis of the christian belief. You have some Deity that hates other cultures, leads is own bunch out into a desert as punishment, wants a father to murder his son, forces a husband to pimp his wife then attacks the fella who wants her, has a son but has him murdered to prove a point, promises to nuke the entire world killing any and all for not believing what ever it wants you to believe, then claims he loves the world, loves it so much he had his son murdered, and don't forget, God loves you. So ya, I certainly understand why there are atheists.
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
So what makes you think that your god is not Allah, or Krishna or other?



You start with a question….asking what makes one think his god is not Allah or Krishna or other…. Do you think one “has” their ”own” god?

Nope, the one true God makes Himself known to us. Asking about one’s “own” god seems to imply that we make a choice out of a basket of “gods.” It is a foolish and false idea that there are “gods” to be chosen by us. There may be false ideas and mental fabrications of god….. that is simply man’s imagination. Also, Satan is real and so are his demons…. False and weak imitations of the real thing.

Btw….allah, krishnu and others have not made themselves known like the Creator has.
Well, I happen to,think that the foundation of “belief in the one True God” came from God Himself and through the Son, Jesus.

The Bible didn’t exist like it does today when Jesus established His Church.


Having said that, I love Scriptire and believe it is the inspired by God and useful for us in understanding.


Take your comment “belief in God came from the Bible.” I would ask how Abram came to believe in God? He did not have the Bible yet had saving faith.
Originally Posted by TF49
Well, I happen to,think that the foundation of “belief in the one True God” came from God Himself and through the Son, Jesus.

The Bible didn’t exist like it does today when Jesus established His Church.


Having said that, I love Scriptire and believe it is the inspired by God and useful for us in understanding.


Take your comment “belief in God came from the Bible.” I would ask how Abram came to believe in God? He did not have the Bible yet had saving faith.



Allegory, all of it. And all of it includes Satan.
So yes, I believe the writings in the Bible are true, just not literal like you and others do. Prove factually that there is a God out there, meaning outside of yourself.
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by TF49
Well, I happen to,think that the foundation of “belief in the one True God” came from God Himself and through the Son, Jesus.

The Bible didn’t exist like it does today when Jesus established His Church.


Having said that, I love Scriptire and believe it is the inspired by God and useful for us in understanding.


Take your comment “belief in God came from the Bible.” I would ask how Abram came to believe in God? He did not have the Bible yet had saving faith.



Allegory, all of it. And all of it includes Satan.
So yes, I believe the writings in the Bible are true, just not literal like you and others do. Prove factually that there is a God out there, meaning outside of yourself.



Just you and Just God….keep it simple. You can choose to seek God or not. Your choice on whether or not you seek God depends more on man’s pride and self sufficiency than it does on some intellectual “proof.”

You will reject the truth about God as long as you let “yourself” get in the way.

The heavens declare the glory of God. The evidence for His existence is seen in His creation. But, you may be one of those who somehow thinks this universe “came from nothing.” Plato figured it long ago.

Also note, that the Pharisees were there when Jesus performed miracles, yet they rejected Him as the “Son of God.” They had “proof” and chose to discount it. Many today do likewise.

This matter between you and God…. It is only between you and God. You are perfectly capable of choosing to dismiss evidence and reject truth. Your choice.

But do remember, God is near to you and wants you to turn your face toward Him. He will answer.

The honest seeker finds.



Edit to add: For an interesting reading, search “Plato Cave” and “Quotes Aristotle”
That’s a real good post TF49.
It is human nature that attempts to define God with attributes that are entirely human. Maybe it is to assist in understanding.
It can be difficult for some to grasp the immense power, and others can not wrap their heads around the concepts of eternity and an omnipotent deity.

God makes Himself known to all at some time and place in their lives. It is up to them to accept or deny His existence.
The gift is there for all to receive.
That’s a good post too WTM45.
May God defend me from my friends. I can defend myself from my enemies.
-Voltaire
Originally Posted by TF49
Claiming that one does not believe in God because one does not believe the Bible is simply a poorly thought out excuse.
There have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they were told by other ‘Christian’s’ that they had to believe in the literal interpretation of everything in the Bible in order to be ‘Christians.’

And there have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they couldn’t resolve the ‘God is love’ God of the New Testament with the vengeful and violent God of the Old Testament.

And there have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they couldn’t resolve the good and loving God of the New Testament with their own painful, personal experiences in life and/or with the pain and suffering in the world.
Originally Posted by Timbermaster
May God defend me from my friends. I can defend myself from my enemies.
-Voltaire


Voltaire was certainly a clever writer. I would probably find myself pretty close to him in matters of human nature and in his opinions of government.

While most considered him an ardent “poker of fun at Christianity” he is attributed to making an interesting statement that concerns an eternal and supreme being:

From Wikipedia…

Like other key Enlightenment thinkers, Voltaire was a deist. He challenged orthodoxy by asking: "What is faith? Is it to believe that which is evident? No. It is perfectly evident to my mind that there exists a necessary, eternal, supreme, and intelligent being. This is no matter of faith, but of reason."

Concluding the “evident” existence of “God” by process of ….reason….
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by TF49
Claiming that one does not believe in God because one does not believe the Bible is simply a poorly thought out excuse.
There have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they were told by other ‘Christian’s’ that they had to believe in the literal interpretation of everything in the Bible in order to be ‘Christians.’

And there have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they couldn’t resolve the ‘God is love’ God of the New Testament with the vengeful and violent God of the Old Testament.

And there have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they couldn’t resolve the good and loving God of the New Testament with their own painful, personal experiences in life and/or with the pain and suffering in the world.

The examples that you give of "walking away from the Christian faith", I respectfully disagree are not the Christian faith.
None of those excuses are anything having to do with THE Christian faith. You guys all need the gospel/good news of Christ that is defined by the Bible that God preserved without error.

This is the Christian faith according to Christ Himself.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. "

John 3:16...
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…Christianity is in decline…
…there is a strong shift to atheism.
More Americans than ever are giving up on, or backing away from, religion (Christianity in particular). They disconnect from religion, they disconnect from God, because they just don’t feel they need it, and it’s ‘not’ because they’ve found atheism so appealing, it’s because they’ve found religion, or the God of their childhood, so unappealing.

It’s ‘not’ because they’ve investigated the truths around, or the teachings around, atheism as much as they’ve just disconnected from something that they just don’t feel like they need anymore, that doesn’t even seem real to them anymore. It’s ‘not’ an attraction to atheism, it’s just that religion (Christianity in particular) doesn’t hold the attraction that it used to hold.

There has not been ‘surge’ of atheism in America.

They are simply unaffiliated; they’ve not ‘embraced’ anything, they’ve just disconnected from religious affiliation.
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by TF49
Claiming that one does not believe in God because one does not believe the Bible is simply a poorly thought out excuse.
There have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they were told by other ‘Christian’s’ that they had to believe in the literal interpretation of everything in the Bible in order to be ‘Christians.’

And there have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they couldn’t resolve the ‘God is love’ God of the New Testament with the vengeful and violent God of the Old Testament.

And there have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they couldn’t resolve the good and loving God of the New Testament with their own painful, personal experiences in life and/or with the pain and suffering in the world.



Hmm…. Perhaps so, but consider the three examples you refer to:


“Must believe ‘everything in the Bible.”

“Walk away … God is love vs OT God.”

“Good loving God vs my own ‘disappointment’ with my life.”

You did not mention a “walking away” because of an issue with Jesus. This may be why we see many churches presenting “Jesus” instead of some bondage inducing nonsense about what one “must accept.”

Btw…. I have had conversations with a number of non-Christians who have offered up very similar objections to the ones you have listed. It has been my experience that the nature and course of those conversations changed dramatically when I asked about their concept and thoughts about Jesus. It is like all of a sudden, the discussion suddenly becomes too personal. Seems we had just left the “field of safe objections” and got right to the heart of the matter. Many are perfectly willing to discuss their “objections” to Christianity but flee from discussing “Jesus.” I conclude that like in John 3:20…. They are uncomfortable in the light…. and prefer to hide in the darkness.



Originally Posted by antlers
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…Christianity is in decline…
…there is a strong shift to atheism.
More Americans than ever are giving up on, or backing away from, religion (Christianity in particular). They disconnect from religion, they disconnect from God, because they just don’t feel they need it, and it’s ‘not’ because they’ve found atheism so appealing, it’s because they’ve found religion, or the God of their childhood, so unappealing.

It’s ‘not’ because they’ve investigated the truths around, or the teachings around, atheism as much as they’ve just disconnected from something that they just don’t feel like they need anymore, that doesn’t even seem real to them anymore. It’s ‘not’ an attraction to atheism, it’s just that religion (Christianity in particular) doesn’t hold the attraction that it used to hold.

There has not been ‘surge’ of atheism in America.

They are simply unaffiliated; they’ve not ‘embraced’ anything, they’ve just disconnected from religious affiliation.


Btw.. I think you are correct about the disconnect idea… many see no need for God nor religion in their lives. “Life is good without God.”

Interestingly, if the US suffers an economic catastrophe or war…. Or anything that shakes us out of our trust in “good times, the government safety net and our own self sufficiency” I would expect “revival.”
Originally Posted by TF49
You did not mention a “walking away” because of an issue with Jesus.
Exactly. I’ve never met anyone who walked away from the faith of Christianity because of something that had anything to do with Jesus. I’ve met people who walked away from the faith of Christianity for all kinds of reasons. But I’ve never met anyone who walked away from the faith of Christianity because of something that had anything to do with Jesus.
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by TF49
You did not mention a “walking away” because of an issue with Jesus.
Exactly. I’ve never met anyone who walked away from the faith of Christianity because of something that had anything to do with Jesus. I’ve met people who walked away from the faith of Christianity for all kinds of reasons. But I’ve never met anyone who walked away from the faith of Christianity because of something that had anything to do with Jesus.


Yep… but sometimes they run away at the “name” of Jesus…. Made me wonder if there were not some sort of demonic induced fear or strong sense of discomfort that was gripping them.
Originally Posted by Happy_Camper
The examples that you give of "walking away from the Christian faith", I respectfully disagree are not the Christian faith. None of those excuses are anything having to do with THE Christian faith. You guys all need the gospel/good news of Christ that is defined by the Bible that God preserved without error.
This is the Christian faith according to Christ Himself. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. " John 3:16...
I am, respectfully, absolutely convinced that the migration away from Christianity and the Christian Church in America, and there has been an enormous migration away from Christianity and the Christian Church in America, is the Church’s fault; it lies at the feet of ‘Christians’. The reason that so many people have disengaged from Christianity and the Church is ‘not’ because of The Message, it’s oftentimes because of the messengers; it’s because of the way things are talked about and presented. At the end of the day, it’s not the fault of these people because they found Christianity so unengaging and so unappealing and so irrational and so unscientific; it’s mostly the fault of ‘Christians’.

Because when you open the Gospels, when you look at the way that Jesus interacted with people…and He’s the person at the very epicenter of everything we believe and everything we do as His followers…you see that people who were nothing like Jesus, liked Jesus. And you see that He liked them back.

These people are not hostile toward religion (Christianity in particular), they’re just not affiliated with it. So perhaps if Christianity isn’t compelling, if Christianity isn’t attractive, if Christianity doesn’t have any adhesiveness to it nowadays…perhaps it is being presented badly and wrongly.
Originally Posted by TF49
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by TF49
Well, I happen to,think that the foundation of “belief in the one True God” came from God Himself and through the Son, Jesus.

The Bible didn’t exist like it does today when Jesus established His Church.


Having said that, I love Scriptire and believe it is the inspired by God and useful for us in understanding.


Take your comment “belief in God came from the Bible.” I would ask how Abram came to believe in God? He did not have the Bible yet had saving faith.



Allegory, all of it. And all of it includes Satan.
So yes, I believe the writings in the Bible are true, just not literal like you and others do. Prove factually that there is a God out there, meaning outside of yourself.



Just you and Just God….keep it simple. You can choose to seek God or not. Your choice on whether or not you seek God depends more on man’s pride and self sufficiency than it does on some intellectual “proof.”

You will reject the truth about God as long as you let “yourself” get in the way.

The heavens declare the glory of God. The evidence for His existence is seen in His creation. But, you may be one of those who somehow thinks this universe “came from nothing.” Plato figured it long ago.

Also note, that the Pharisees were there when Jesus performed miracles, yet they rejected Him as the “Son of God.” They had “proof” and chose to discount it. Many today do likewise.

This matter between you and God…. It is only between you and God. You are perfectly capable of choosing to dismiss evidence and reject truth. Your choice.

But do remember, God is near to you and wants you to turn your face toward Him. He will answer.

The honest seeker finds.



Edit to add: For an interesting reading, search “Plato Cave” and “Quotes Aristotle”


Interesting what you posted. And where did God and Jesus say to seek him................Hhhmmmmmm?
Of course the Universe, not heavens, declare the glory of what God put there. And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons..... He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
So duh, he placed them in the sky and they told a story and obviously you don't care what the story says because the claim is it is of the devil or witchcraft or whatever. But I'll be darn, it was the Magi (Astrologers) who knew about the story when the religious legalist had no idea.
I don't reject truth by the way, but you certainly do.
Originally Posted by TF49
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by TF49
Claiming that one does not believe in God because one does not believe the Bible is simply a poorly thought out excuse.
There have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they were told by other ‘Christian’s’ that they had to believe in the literal interpretation of everything in the Bible in order to be ‘Christians.’

And there have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they couldn’t resolve the ‘God is love’ God of the New Testament with the vengeful and violent God of the Old Testament.

And there have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they couldn’t resolve the good and loving God of the New Testament with their own painful, personal experiences in life and/or with the pain and suffering in the world.



Hmm…. Perhaps so, but consider the three examples you refer to:


“Must believe ‘everything in the Bible.”

“Walk away … God is love vs OT God.”

“Good loving God vs my own ‘disappointment’ with my life.”

You did not mention a “walking away” because of an issue with Jesus. This may be why we see many churches presenting “Jesus” instead of some bondage inducing nonsense about what one “must accept.”

Btw…. I have had conversations with a number of non-Christians who have offered up very similar objections to the ones you have listed. It has been my experience that the nature and course of those conversations changed dramatically when I asked about their concept and thoughts about Jesus. It is like all of a sudden, the discussion suddenly becomes too personal. Seems we had just left the “field of safe objections” and got right to the heart of the matter. Many are perfectly willing to discuss their “objections” to Christianity but flee from discussing “Jesus.” I conclude that like in John 3:20…. They are uncomfortable in the light…. and prefer to hide in the darkness.





That's a tempting challenge, but you won't be convinced no matter what. And I have been where you are at. I taught that for 30yrs or more.
I look at the scriptural posts you make and wonder, how the heck is he misinterpreting that verse or can't actually see what it is saying, such as the one you just posted. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
It is obvious you don't understand who you are or who God is even though it plainly says in the scriptures you read. You have no idea how to enter in the Kingdom nor how to see the face of God, but yet you want to preach to me in an effort to lead me down some primrose path.
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by TF49
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by TF49
Well, I happen to,think that the foundation of “belief in the one True God” came from God Himself and through the Son, Jesus.

The Bible didn’t exist like it does today when Jesus established His Church.


Having said that, I love Scriptire and believe it is the inspired by God and useful for us in understanding.


Take your comment “belief in God came from the Bible.” I would ask how Abram came to believe in God? He did not have the Bible yet had saving faith.



Allegory, all of it. And all of it includes Satan.
So yes, I believe the writings in the Bible are true, just not literal like you and others do. Prove factually that there is a God out there, meaning outside of yourself.



Just you and Just God….keep it simple. You can choose to seek God or not. Your choice on whether or not you seek God depends more on man’s pride and self sufficiency than it does on some intellectual “proof.”

You will reject the truth about God as long as you let “yourself” get in the way.

The heavens declare the glory of God. The evidence for His existence is seen in His creation. But, you may be one of those who somehow thinks this universe “came from nothing.” Plato figured it long ago.

Also note, that the Pharisees were there when Jesus performed miracles, yet they rejected Him as the “Son of God.” They had “proof” and chose to discount it. Many today do likewise.

This matter between you and God…. It is only between you and God. You are perfectly capable of choosing to dismiss evidence and reject truth. Your choice.

But do remember, God is near to you and wants you to turn your face toward Him. He will answer.

The honest seeker finds.



Edit to add: For an interesting reading, search “Plato Cave” and “Quotes Aristotle”


Interesting what you posted. And where did God and Jesus say to seek him................Hhhmmmmmm?
Of course the Universe, not heavens, declare the glory of what God put there. And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons..... He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
So duh, he placed them in the sky and they told a story and obviously you don't care what the story says because the claim is it is of the devil or witchcraft or whatever. But I'll be darn, it was the Magi (Astrologers) who knew about the story when the religious legalist had no idea.
I don't reject truth by the way, but you certainly do.



Yeah, well…. Your post is somewhat…well I guess “esoteric” can be a term to politely describe it…..pls advise in plain terms the “truth” that you think I reject.
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by TF49
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by TF49
Claiming that one does not believe in God because one does not believe the Bible is simply a poorly thought out excuse.
There have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they were told by other ‘Christian’s’ that they had to believe in the literal interpretation of everything in the Bible in order to be ‘Christians.’

And there have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they couldn’t resolve the ‘God is love’ God of the New Testament with the vengeful and violent God of the Old Testament.

And there have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they couldn’t resolve the good and loving God of the New Testament with their own painful, personal experiences in life and/or with the pain and suffering in the world.



Hmm…. Perhaps so, but consider the three examples you refer to:


“Must believe ‘everything in the Bible.”

“Walk away … God is love vs OT God.”

“Good loving God vs my own ‘disappointment’ with my life.”

You did not mention a “walking away” because of an issue with Jesus. This may be why we see many churches presenting “Jesus” instead of some bondage inducing nonsense about what one “must accept.”

Btw…. I have had conversations with a number of non-Christians who have offered up very similar objections to the ones you have listed. It has been my experience that the nature and course of those conversations changed dramatically when I asked about their concept and thoughts about Jesus. It is like all of a sudden, the discussion suddenly becomes too personal. Seems we had just left the “field of safe objections” and got right to the heart of the matter. Many are perfectly willing to discuss their “objections” to Christianity but flee from discussing “Jesus.” I conclude that like in John 3:20…. They are uncomfortable in the light…. and prefer to hide in the darkness.





That's a tempting challenge, but you won't be convinced no matter what. And I have been where you are at. I taught that for 30yrs or more.
I look at the scriptural posts you make and wonder, how the heck is he misinterpreting that verse or can't actually see what it is saying, such as the one you just posted. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
It is obvious you don't understand who you are or who God is even though it plainly says in the scriptures you read. You have no idea how to enter in the Kingdom nor how to see the face of God, but yet you want to preach to me in an effort to lead me down some primrose path.



Well, I can see that you have been provoked and are now responding with pure bafflegab.

So, pls explain and be clear about what I am “misinterpreting.”

Can you do this?

I suspect not, but it will be interesting to see you try….. go ahead….proceed.


Edit to add: I am curious…. What tempting challenge was issued?
Here ya go............




Quote
Btw…. I have had conversations with a number of non-Christians who have offered up very similar objections to the ones you have listed. It has been my experience that the nature and course of those conversations changed dramatically when I asked about their concept and thoughts about Jesus. It is like all of a sudden, the discussion suddenly becomes too personal. Seems we had just left the “field of safe objections” and got right to the heart of the matter. Many are perfectly willing to discuss their “objections” to Christianity but flee from discussing “Jesus.” I conclude that like in John 3:20…. They are uncomfortable in the light…. and prefer to hide in the darkness.


Originally Posted by TF49
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by TF49
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by TF49
Well, I happen to,think that the foundation of “belief in the one True God” came from God Himself and through the Son, Jesus.

The Bible didn’t exist like it does today when Jesus established His Church.


Having said that, I love Scriptire and believe it is the inspired by God and useful for us in understanding.


Take your comment “belief in God came from the Bible.” I would ask how Abram came to believe in God? He did not have the Bible yet had saving faith.



Allegory, all of it. And all of it includes Satan.
So yes, I believe the writings in the Bible are true, just not literal like you and others do. Prove factually that there is a God out there, meaning outside of yourself.



Just you and Just God….keep it simple. You can choose to seek God or not. Your choice on whether or not you seek God depends more on man’s pride and self sufficiency than it does on some intellectual “proof.”

You will reject the truth about God as long as you let “yourself” get in the way.

The heavens declare the glory of God. The evidence for His existence is seen in His creation. But, you may be one of those who somehow thinks this universe “came from nothing.” Plato figured it long ago.

Also note, that the Pharisees were there when Jesus performed miracles, yet they rejected Him as the “Son of God.” They had “proof” and chose to discount it. Many today do likewise.

This matter between you and God…. It is only between you and God. You are perfectly capable of choosing to dismiss evidence and reject truth. Your choice.

But do remember, God is near to you and wants you to turn your face toward Him. He will answer.

The honest seeker finds.



Edit to add: For an interesting reading, search “Plato Cave” and “Quotes Aristotle”


Interesting what you posted. And where did God and Jesus say to seek him................Hhhmmmmmm?
Of course the Universe, not heavens, declare the glory of what God put there. And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons..... He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
So duh, he placed them in the sky and they told a story and obviously you don't care what the story says because the claim is it is of the devil or witchcraft or whatever. But I'll be darn, it was the Magi (Astrologers) who knew about the story when the religious legalist had no idea.
I don't reject truth by the way, but you certainly do.



Yeah, well…. Your post is somewhat…well I guess “esoteric” can be a term to politely describe it…..pls advise in plain terms the “truth” that you think I reject.



Esoteric, now that has a nice ring to it.

Where is the Kingdom? Where does God reside? Where does Christ reside? Where is the Temple? Is God in Temple made by hands? What is a Mazzaraoth? What is the book written within, on the backside, and sealed with 7 seals? .............now there's a start for you.
Originally Posted by K22
Here ya go............




Quote
Btw…. I have had conversations with a number of non-Christians who have offered up very similar objections to the ones you have listed. It has been my experience that the nature and course of those conversations changed dramatically when I asked about their concept and thoughts about Jesus. It is like all of a sudden, the discussion suddenly becomes too personal. Seems we had just left the “field of safe objections” and got right to the heart of the matter. Many are perfectly willing to discuss their “objections” to Christianity but flee from discussing “Jesus.” I conclude that like in John 3:20…. They are uncomfortable in the light…. and prefer to hide in the darkness.





So, what is your point…. or your objection…. What are you getting at?

More bafflegab ….
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by TF49
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by TF49
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by TF49
Well, I happen to,think that the foundation of “belief in the one True God” came from God Himself and through the Son, Jesus.

The Bible didn’t exist like it does today when Jesus established His Church.


Having said that, I love Scriptire and believe it is the inspired by God and useful for us in understanding.


Take your comment “belief in God came from the Bible.” I would ask how Abram came to believe in God? He did not have the Bible yet had saving faith.



Allegory, all of it. And all of it includes Satan.
So yes, I believe the writings in the Bible are true, just not literal like you and others do. Prove factually that there is a God out there, meaning outside of yourself.



Just you and Just God….keep it simple. You can choose to seek God or not. Your choice on whether or not you seek God depends more on man’s pride and self sufficiency than it does on some intellectual “proof.”

You will reject the truth about God as long as you let “yourself” get in the way.

The heavens declare the glory of God. The evidence for His existence is seen in His creation. But, you may be one of those who somehow thinks this universe “came from nothing.” Plato figured it long ago.

Also note, that the Pharisees were there when Jesus performed miracles, yet they rejected Him as the “Son of God.” They had “proof” and chose to discount it. Many today do likewise.

This matter between you and God…. It is only between you and God. You are perfectly capable of choosing to dismiss evidence and reject truth. Your choice.

But do remember, God is near to you and wants you to turn your face toward Him. He will answer.

The honest seeker finds.



Edit to add: For an interesting reading, search “Plato Cave” and “Quotes Aristotle”


Interesting what you posted. And where did God and Jesus say to seek him................Hhhmmmmmm?
Of course the Universe, not heavens, declare the glory of what God put there. And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons..... He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
So duh, he placed them in the sky and they told a story and obviously you don't care what the story says because the claim is it is of the devil or witchcraft or whatever. But I'll be darn, it was the Magi (Astrologers) who knew about the story when the religious legalist had no idea.
I don't reject truth by the way, but you certainly do.



Yeah, well…. Your post is somewhat…well I guess “esoteric” can be a term to politely describe it…..pls advise in plain terms the “truth” that you think I reject.



Esoteric, now that has a nice ring to it.

Where is the Kingdom? Where does God reside? Where does Christ reside? Where is the Temple? Is God in Temple made by hands? What is a Mazzaraoth? What is the book written within, on the backside, and sealed with 7 seals? .............now there's a start for you.



So, what is it you object to? Where is the truth that you somehow think I reject?

You are bobbing and weaving…..

Edit to add….. you cannot answer so you send out out more nonsense. You make allegations and cannot back them up.

I get it, you can't answer the questions. No problem. I didn't think you could.
Originally Posted by K22
I get it, you can't answer the questions. No problem. I didn't think you could.



Nope, you made the allegations and could not back them up. Then you offer up a childish and weak response by asking a series of questions that are irrelevant to the subject at hand. Not even a good try at diverting the conversation.

Back to your allegations…. What is the truth that you think I reject?

Also, you claimed I was “misinterpreting” but when I asked you to explain, you folded.
Originally Posted by TF49
Originally Posted by K22
I get it, you can't answer the questions. No problem. I didn't think you could.



Nope, you made the allegations and could not back them up. Then you offer up a childish and weak response by asking a series of questions that are irrelevant to the subject at hand. Not even a good try at diverting the conversation.

Back to your allegations…. What is the truth that you think I reject?

Also, you claimed I was “misinterpreting” but when I asked you to explain, you folded.



I ask you that series of questions in leu of your question [What is the truth that you think I reject?] because I have already said what I believe the answer to those questions are. I'm not going to repeat it again, especially when you think you are being so snarky by not answering what you believe. I'm not playing your game of misdirection. Answer those questions and then we can go from there, but I doubt if you will, you'll just try and lead me down one of your rabbit trails which I won't follow you down.
Originally Posted by TF49
Originally Posted by mauserand9mm
So what makes you think that your god is not Allah, or Krishna or other?


You start with a question….asking what makes one think his god is not Allah or Krishna or other…. Do you think one “has” their ”own” god?


Seems to be the case. Of those that believe in a god don’t always believe in the same god.


Originally Posted by TF49


Btw….allah, krishnu and others have not made themselves known like the Creator has.


This is true for all gods. A god has to be proven to be true before any phenomena be claimed as evidence for their work.



Originally Posted by TF49
Well, I happen to,think that the foundation of “belief in the one True God” came from God Himself and through the Son, Jesus.

The Bible didn’t exist like it does today when Jesus established His Church.


Having said that, I love Scriptire and believe it is the inspired by God and useful for us in understanding.


Take your comment “belief in God came from the Bible.” I would ask how Abram came to believe in God? He did not have the Bible yet had saving faith.



How do you know Abram had this belief before the bible existed? And could it not have conceivably been back dated?


Originally Posted by TF49


Btw.. I think you are correct about the disconnect idea… many see no need for God nor religion in their lives. “Life is good without God.”


It could also be a case that many lead to believe that god doesn't exist, not turning away from something that doesn’t exist but turning away from the belief that god exists.

“Disconnect from god” should also include “non-belief in a god” otherwise the idea is a false dichotomy (ie there has to be a god to connect to and disconnect from).
Originally Posted by K22
Originally Posted by TF49
Originally Posted by K22
I get it, you can't answer the questions. No problem. I didn't think you could.



Nope, you made the allegations and could not back them up. Then you offer up a childish and weak response by asking a series of questions that are irrelevant to the subject at hand. Not even a good try at diverting the conversation.

Back to your allegations…. What is the truth that you think I reject?

Also, you claimed I was “misinterpreting” but when I asked you to explain, you folded.



I ask you that series of questions in leu of your question [What is the truth that you think I reject?] because I have already said what I believe the answer to those questions are. I'm not going to repeat it again, especially when you think you are being so snarky by not answering what you believe. I'm not playing your game of misdirection. Answer those questions and then we can go from there, but I doubt if you will, you'll just try and lead me down one of your rabbit trails which I won't follow you down.





Nope, you have a comprehension problem. Here is the set of questions you offered up:

"K22 posted:

“Where is the Kingdom? Where does God reside? Where does Christ reside? Where is the Temple? Is God in Temple made by hands? What is a Mazzaraoth? What is the book written within, on the backside, and sealed with 7 seals? .............now there's a start for you.”

These questions are out of the blue and have no relevance to the subjects and issues that I posted on.

And no, you never backed up nor explained your phony, hasty and poorly thought out allegations.


So, what is the truth you think I reject?

What is it that you think I am "misinterpreting?"


You can't answer and so you won't. Your statement that you will not be ".... playing your game of misdirection" is simply laughable. I suspect you are a democrat.



btw... how or where was it that you "... taught for 30 years?" I wonder about that.... If you think that the BibIe is "all allegory," I would expect that you cannot even answer your own questions.
Oh my, I seemed to have offended you.
And what exactly have you posted that is not in agreement with all those posts on this thread? Obviously you don't believe the Bible is an allegory. Do you then believe that there was a literal crucifixion and resurrection?
Where did I teach? Why would that concern you. Is there only certain places that teaching is considered ok and other places it is not and if these places don't meet your requirement then they cannot be considered legitimate? Is this your implication.
And if I was a democrat does that mean that what I might believe or post is not acceptable? In my posting what made you determine that I belong to one party or another?
Answering my posted questions is quite easy, heck, I'll give you some help, all are answered in scripture if of course you bother to look them up.
Originally Posted by antlers
I am, respectfully, absolutely convinced that the migration away from Christianity and the Christian Church in America, and there has been an enormous migration away from Christianity and the Christian Church in America, is the Church’s fault; it lies at the feet of ‘Christians’.


Wrong! It is because kids are brainwashed from preschool through post graduate work about the "fact" of evolution. If you don't believe me watch, don't read someone's opinion, EXpelled No Intelligence Allowed.
The devil at work.
Originally Posted by Ringman
Originally Posted by antlers
I am, respectfully, absolutely convinced that the migration away from Christianity and the Christian Church in America, and there has been an enormous migration away from Christianity and the Christian Church in America, is the Church’s fault; it lies at the feet of ‘Christians’.
Wrong! It is because kids are brainwashed from preschool through post graduate work about the "fact" of evolution. If you don't believe me watch, don't read someone's opinion, EXpelled No Intelligence Allowed.
I respectfully disagree, wholeheartedly, with your assertion that the tremendous migration away from Christianity in America is due to kids being “brainwashed from preschool through post graduate work about the ‘fact’ of evolution.”

And I stand by my assertion, wholeheartedly, that the reason that so many people have disengaged from Christianity and the Church is ‘not’ because of The Message, it’s oftentimes because of the messengers; it’s because of the way things are talked about and presented; for example ~ your above assertion. There have definitely been people who walked away from the Christian faith because they were told by other ‘Christian’s’ that they had to believe in the literal interpretation of everything in the Bible in order to be ‘Christians.’

Again, at the end of the day, it’s not the fault of these people because they found Christianity so unengaging and so unappealing and so irrational and so unscientific; it’s mostly the fault of ‘Christians’. And it’s no surprise that so many ‘Christian’s’ refuse to take any responsibility for it whatsoever.
Especially the strident Young Earth variety.
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Especially the strident Young Earth variety.
Yep. They have no problem leaning into science for their healthcare…or for any one of a thousand other reasons that their daily lives are made better by science…but they choose to reject science when it comes to the age of the planet that we live on and the universe that it’s in because it doesn’t jive with the Biblical account of Creation.
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by NVhntr
Especially the strident Young Earth variety.
Yep. They have no problem leaning into science for their healthcare…or for any one of a thousand other reasons that their daily lives are made better by science…but they choose to reject science when it comes to the age of the planet that we live on and the universe that it’s in because it doesn’t jive with the Biblical account of Creation.


Very true, but not if they read the Bible correctly.
One of the christian church doctrines is their faith issue. Having faith means you are not sure, proof means you know and you don't need faith, which is pretty much what Paul said in Hebrews 6, but unfortunately most if not all of christianity teaches the opposite.

If, and that's a big if, if christianity embraced science of which astrology is of, then they would know that the prophets in the Bible, the modern day prophets like Nostradamus foretold of things using the science of astrology.
Originally Posted by K22
Oh my, I seemed to have offended you.
And what exactly have you posted that is not in agreement with all those posts on this thread? Obviously you don't believe the Bible is an allegory. Do you then believe that there was a literal crucifixion and resurrection?
Where did I teach? Why would that concern you. Is there only certain places that teaching is considered ok and other places it is not and if these places don't meet your requirement then they cannot be considered legitimate? Is this your implication.
And if I was a democrat does that mean that what I might believe or post is not acceptable? In my posting what made you determine that I belong to one party or another?
Answering my posted questions is quite easy, heck, I'll give you some help, all are answered in scripture if of course you bother to look them up.



Well, more bafflegab and avoidance from you... you show up, make allegations that you can't back up and then run away from the issue when someone confronts you.

Here is what I posted that you are running from:



"Nope, you have a comprehension problem. Here is the set of questions you offered up:

"K22 posted:

“Where is the Kingdom? Where does God reside? Where does Christ reside? Where is the Temple? Is God in Temple made by hands? What is a Mazzaraoth? What is the book written within, on the backside, and sealed with 7 seals? .............now there's a start for you.”

These questions are out of the blue and have no relevance to the subjects and issues that I posted on.

And no, you never backed up nor explained your phony, hasty and poorly thought out allegations.


So, what is the truth you think I reject?

What is it that you think I am "misinterpreting?"



You can't answer and so you won't. Your statement that you will not be ".... playing your game of misdirection" is simply laughable..
.."


Note that I left out the line about you being a democrat, that was conjecture on my part and you seized upon in a weak attempt to avoid the real issue.....

So, how about it? Want to back up your statements or not?








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