Well, if nothing else, at least I'm keeping YOU occupied, C. Oh, wait, that's right... you don't read my posts. You just can't stop yourself from commenting on them. Well, whatever keeps you busy.
A slave of Christ,
SA
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42Modern-day Noah rebuilding Ark in Maryland
by Simon inthis hillarious.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20649021.
"i am just like noah," greene says.
"they're laughing and mocking just like they did noah.
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Modern-day Noah rebuilding Ark in Maryland
by Simon inthis hillarious.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20649021.
"i am just like noah," greene says.
"they're laughing and mocking just like they did noah.
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AGuest
never mind the preposterous idea that all the species on the planet could fit into it.
I agree that that IS an utterly preposterous idea, dear Simon (peace to you!), just given the size of the ark (the possibility that the interior was spiritual, not physical, notwithstanding). What, though, of... say... some from every genus, perhaps even from every "family"... and NOT from every "species" was actually the case? The word Hebrew word translated as "kind"... miyn... is transliterated by some to mean "species." But is that correct? Not necessarily. First, "species" is a Latin word... and Latin didn't exist at the time in question. Indeed, not for some few thousand years. In addition, the Hebrew writings we have today are translations from Greek. And the Greek (i?ea?) word denotes both "form" and "kind." So, we're back to "kind," which is not necessarily "species." The SYRIAN (the Greek term for Assyria, wherein the 10-tribe kingdom of Israel was exiled prior to Jerusalem's conquer and exile of the Jews by Babylon/Chaldea) word for the same term, however, means "family" or "race."
In the taxonomic scale, the taxon "family" ranks at least two steps above "species." The word "species" originates from a related Latin word "s pecere " which meant "to look at, to see, behold," and was with reference to the APPEARANCE of a kind of animal (possibly, that whole "if it LOOKS like a duck, well, then..." thing). The word "family", however, has its roots in meaning "'members of a household', including relatives...", but even moreso, in the main modern sense of "those connected by blood."
Given many folks stance on evolution... and the rate of that phenomenon said to occur in some non-human/plant life-forms... is it possible that what accompanied Noah and HIS "family"... were the progenitors of the modern animal kingdom "genuses"? Indeed, would there need to be anything other than some from each "family" to have been preserved, given evolution?
While I don't believe that humans evolved, I have absolutely NO doubt that animal species (but NOT their families/genuses) did and do evolve. Whether naturally or artificially. I believe science agrees with (the latter), as well.
Any thoughts?
Again, peace to you!
YOUR servant and a slave of Christ,
SA
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Have you ACTUALLY seen any Bible prophecies fulfilled in your life/lifetime?
by punkofnice inblowed if i have!.
i know the jdubs think that there are prophetic signs all around.
well they bloody would!.
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AGuest
Do you see what I meant, now?
I don't, Jer. The vision isn't about a dragon at all, contrary to what C wants [others] to believe. I DO see, though, how others who try to point out the vagueness, etc., of certain accounts in the Bible tend to use their own rhetoric to lend to that perception of vagueness. Honestly saying that they do this, however, and pointing out the underlying hypocrisy that causes it is... well... not well-regarded by those who do it. Is it?
A slave of Christ,
SA
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The SIN that is UNforgiven a contrast between Christianity and Judaism
by Terry init is little understood by christians what a difference there is between themselves and judaism especially on the matter of whom god forgives and why.. .
a christian expects to sin against many people in the course of their life, but proudly boasts that they aren't "perfect just forgiven.
" this is wrong by judaism's ethical, moral and theologic standards.. .
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AGuest
This is only accurate as to "christianity", dear Terry (peace to you!), but not as to christians. Indeed, "christianity" may teach that one only needs to seek forgiveness from God/Christ, but Christ didn't teach that. To the contrary, he taught that you MUST seek forgiveness from the one you've sinned against (if at all possible) BEFORE you even try to approach God for forgiveness:
"If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." Matthew 5:23, 24
Of course, you don't have to wait until you're at the altar offering your gift; same applies if you know/remember BEFORE going to make your offering (prayer).
What, though, if your brother won't... or can't (because he is now deceased or you are unable to contact him)... become reconciled? For his part, that he didn't/won't is between him and God. For YOUR part, however, you can seek and obtain forgiveness from God on the basis of the blood of Christ (and He will grant it, on the basis of that blood) because He has so promised (on that basis). Two things, though: your brother, who refused to reconcile his difference with YOU... if still alive... should take care that HE does not transgress against anyone himself. And YOU, relying on the forgiveness of God, by means of Christ's blood... should take care that YOU forgive not only ALL who ask such of YOU... but anyone who transgresses AGAINST you ("forgive us OUR trespasses AS we forgive those who trespass against US").
Otherwise, you are both putting yourselves to receive judgment... by means of the same judgment with which YOU are judging.
That is why being "clean" when one partakes of the flesh and blood of Christ is important: so that one does not eat/drink judgement "against" oneself.
I hope this helps and, again, peace to you!
A slave of Christ,
SA
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Have you ACTUALLY seen any Bible prophecies fulfilled in your life/lifetime?
by punkofnice inblowed if i have!.
i know the jdubs think that there are prophetic signs all around.
well they bloody would!.
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AGuest
The one prophecy that is difficult to disprove is about Christ's invisible return...
Well, I have to agree that the WTBTS false teaching as to 1914 is indeed false, dear CA (peace to you!). It can be disproven, however, because my Lord did return, by means of an invisible presence, but long, long before 1914.
When did he return? We can prove that 1914 is an erroneous date. So if He didn't return then, WHEN did he return? It all falls apart. Besides the fact that the Bible SPECIFICALLY says that His return will not be invisible, and that every eye will see Him...
Unfortunately, that's not accurate, dear one. My Lord's return by means of an invisible presence ("Look! I am WITH you all the days...!") was manifest... and so proven... (and that part of the prophecy fulfilled) with the outpouring of holy spirit at Pentecost 30 CE. However, he also stated that he would return literally, and gather his chosen ones to receive them home to himself in his Father's house. THAT event has not yet occurred. It will be proven when (1) the trumpet sounds (which everyone will hear, even some who are dead); to announce (2) his return, at which time every eye will see him, as he truly (plainly) is; resulting in (3) the resurrection (to spirit bodies) of those who belonged to him but have died (the first resurrection), at the same time as (4) those who belong to him and have not died are changed (to spirit bodies).
Again, peace to you!
YOUR servant and a slave of Christ,
SA
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Have you ACTUALLY seen any Bible prophecies fulfilled in your life/lifetime?
by punkofnice inblowed if i have!.
i know the jdubs think that there are prophetic signs all around.
well they bloody would!.
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AGuest
This is a beast, C... that speaks like a dragon. Not a dragon that speaks like a dragon. So neither the vision nor it's fulfillment is about dragons.
Try to keep up.
A slave of Christ,
SA
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Have you ACTUALLY seen any Bible prophecies fulfilled in your life/lifetime?
by punkofnice inblowed if i have!.
i know the jdubs think that there are prophetic signs all around.
well they bloody would!.
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AGuest
I have, dear Punk (peace to you!). Many, actually. One of the most notable (because it affects almost everyone here) is Revelation 13:11-18.
Peace!
A slave of Christ,
SA
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$28 Million Awarded to Jehovahs Witness Child Sexual Abuse Survivor
by iamwhoiam inhttp://bettiandassociates.com/sexual-abuse-lawyers/28-million-awarded-to-jehovahs-witness-child-sexual-abuse-survivor-2/.
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AGuest
Point taken, dear Iam (peace to you!). Somehow, the law firm that created the article seems to only have recently learned of it. The article's posting date is 03 Dec 2012. Given how many potential new cases there are out there, they seriously need to consider looking into hiring a [new] court records researcher!
Peace!
A slave of Christ,
SA
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Facebook message from ex brother-in-law
by jeremiah18:5-10 inmy ex bil (who is df'd for 3+ years) sent me this message saturday night:.
"...it is with a sad heart i write this.
after seeing your post concerning celebrating halloween and running into christi and her telling me that you guys were celebrating christmas with a tree and everything ... along with other postings you have made and testimony from others it is apparent you have chosen the path of apostasy.... i write this wishing that wasn't so but the fact is the fact... i wish you and your family the best in this system but i can not associate or be friends with you anymore... i am chosing to be on jehovah's and his organization's side... thanks for the friendship thru the years and may you enjoy the time left in this system... :'(".
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The conundrum, dear Jeremiah (peace to you, dear one!)? Whether to say what is "right"... or what is "true." Personally, if I HAVE to say something to someone, I go with what is TRUE... because what is often [considered] "right"... isn't. Sounds to me like you said what was true. You might regret HOW you said it, but were I you, I would not regret THAT I said it. Some things... some truths... need to be said. Whether or not they make a difference... or the target audience can receive them... now.
Temperence is good, but not always do-able. Praise JAH... there is a ransom. For everything except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (glorified Christ). If you feel you need it, ask for forgiveness. From you BIL ("Please forgive me if I offended you, but I said what I felt I had to")... and/or from God and Christ ("Please forgive my lack of self control here"). Then put faith IN that forgiveness (from the latter), by DEMONSTRATING your faith in his forgiving power... by means of his blood... and by means of his love. You can do that, first and foremost, by forgiving those who "transgress" against YOU. Forgive them THEIR errors... and you will be forgiven YOURS.
Not to say you NEED to be forgiven here, because I can't see where you truly transgressed... except maybe your lack of love for your dear BIL. But that's understandable - his hypocrisy was hard to bear. But we've all been guilty of hypocrisy, at some point or another, have we not? It's not a situation with God/Christ, dear one, where one can say, "Yeah, well I may have done that... but I NEVER did that!" Sin... is sin.
So, if you want to be forgiven for your... ummmm... possible lack of self-control... YOU must forgive others for their similar treatment as to you.
But, I like what you said to your dear BIL. Sounds like something I might have said... well, wanted to - LOLOLOL!... and surely something he needed to hear. So... give it to God, dear one, through Christ... and then move on. Because on behalf of Christ, I can say to you that YOUR sin, if there even was one... is already fotgiven.
Again, peace to you!
YOUR servant, as I am servant to ALL those of the Household of God, Israel, and those who go with... and a slave of Christ,
SA
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Big WORDS that don't mean much at all
by Terry inweak people need big things in their life.. but, being weak....they can't do the heavy lifting.. .
scratch that!.....they won't do the heavy lifting.. .
instead, weak people puff up.
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AGuest
As a mother, I am more than ready to accept that my children's faults/flaws are MY fault, dear Ter (again, peace to you!). The questions are, though, are they and should I? Really, what child is benefitted by blaming their parent(s) for all of their errors: their poor judgment, bad conduct, wanton desires (and I'm not saying what kind of desires - whatever such one knows is wanton for THEM), mistreatment of others, etc.
I would be a terrible parent if I excused myself from ALL of my children's negative outcomes; they are a product of me as well as of choices I made, and how I taught them to make choices. At some point, though, don't they have the right to choose... for themselves? And if/when they do... am I to be blamed if it's a poor choice? Did I "make" them MAKE such [a] choice(s)? Does how I raised them have an impact on EVERY choice they make? What if, say, they learned some bad behavior at school - am I to blame because (1) I made them, and (2) chose the school(s) they attended, and (3) gave them no other choice but to meet certain kids and learn certain behavior?
If so, when does my part end? When they're 18? 28? 58? 80?
If our negative conduct/hate, etc., is the result of how God made us... then those who are rich had no choice. Those who are doctors had no choice. Those who are scientists had no choice. Those who CHOOSE to "check out" of a system almost to onerous for anyone to navigate... had no choice (they were destined for the streets). No one had a choice... as to anything in their lives.
And so, there really is no such thing as "free will." In which case, it doesn't matter, does it, whether there is a God or there isn't? Because we couldn't CHOSE to serve Him - HE would make that choice FOR us.
Right?
We're not paintings, dear one. Nor are we robots. We are living, breathing, beings of flesh and blood... with the capacity to choose. Even if our choices are poor... and render us (or, perhaps others) homeless, sick, even dead... we still had them.
Again, peace to you!
A slave of Christ,
SA
