Easter is only called Easter in English. In other countries, and the Orthodox in english-speaking countries, call it the Pasch, which means passover, but with the Christian connotations of Christ's resurrection and salvation of man.
the_classicist
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Jesus' Resurrection, shouldn't that also be celebrated?
by JH injesus was the first one to resurrect for eternal life.
every christian religion celebrates jesus' resurrection.
why don't the witnesses also celebrate this important event?
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What evolution is NOT, Installment 1: "How coud it all happen by chance?"
by seattleniceguy inas a supplement to my series on simple evidences for evolution, i thought i would also write occasional articles addressing common misunderstandings regarding evolution.
in this one, we'll address that common stumbling block, "but how could something so complex have come about by chance?
the probability is just too small.".
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the_classicist
Well, philosophers have argued on whether randomness really exists in the universe.
Basically, random can be defined as "shit happens, but we don't know why." Things appear to fit this abstraction we call random, but it's an abstraction and categorization based on a lack of knowledge, which no one may never have or the abstract being(s), "god," might have.
Good articles, btw.
PS: The above doesn't make sense so much in writing as it does in my mind. I wish I could express it better.
PPS: I'm monothestic, trying to be ecumenical.
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Easter Egg Hunt!
by Valis in.
the easter bunny has been hopping around the board with his basket....how many can you find?.
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Ccmbr: Question!!!1
by yesidid in.
sometime ago i saw a website that gave most of the churches with a continuous update of their increases etc.. i believe it is a mormon site.
yesidid
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the_classicist
Look at how fast the Watchtower magazine thing is going!
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Easter Egg Hunt!
by Valis in.
the easter bunny has been hopping around the board with his basket....how many can you find?.
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LET GOD BE TRUE........WORSHIP THE FATHER IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH......
by gdt ina challenge for any who wish to use their youngs or strongs analytical concordances, and just listen to the bible as to the creator's personage.. names @ titles of: the father the son the holy spirit.
descriptive name given yhwh jesus no name, pneuma/ruahh/ wind.
king of kings yes yes no.
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the_classicist
Creator (ultimate originator) yes no,all else through no
The bible doesn't actually say "all [other] things," it says, "all things." The NWT added this and there is NO reason, except theologically (which is no basis for doing a translation), to put this into the text, as the Greek does not have or imply it.
The Holy Spirit is referred to as "it" or "which" because it is a neuter noun, it would make NO sense whatsoever to have a pronoun referring to the Holy Spirit in a non-neutral gender.
There are numerous verses in the New Testament which clearly demonstrate both the personality and divinity of the Holy Spirit. For example, in Acts 13:2, the Holy Spirit says, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." In Acts 10:19-20, this "impersonal force" considers himself to be a person. John 16 supports this idea by referring to the Holy Spirit as a "he" 10 times in the same chapter. First Corinthians 12:11 states that the Holy Spirit "wills," which is an irrefutable attribute of personhood, as is the capacity to love we see demonstrated by the Spirit in Romans 15:30. Scripture also states that the Holy Spirit can: be lied to (Acts 5:3), speak (Acts 10:19-20), hear (John 16:13-15), know the future (Acts 21:11), testify (John 15:26), teach (John 14:26), reprove (John 16:8-11), pray and intercede (Rom. 8:26), guide (John 16:13), call (Acts 13:2), be grieved (Eph. 4:30), feel hurt (Is. 63:10), be outraged (Heb. 10:29), desire (Gal. 5:17) and be blasphemed (Mark 3:29). Only a person is capable of these.
These examples demonstrate sufficiently that the Holy Spirit is a personal being, and so now one must demonstrate that he is God. Acts 5:1-4 teaches that a lie to the Holy Spirit is a lie to God himself. Isaiah 44:24 insists that God alone created the heavens and the earth, but Job 33:4 and Psalms 104:30 explains that the Holy Spirit created them. Only God is everlasting, and this is likewise an attribute Scripture gives the Holy Spirit (Heb. 9:14). The Jews put Jehovah to the test (Ex. 17:2), and the Holy Spirit takes the words of God, and claims they "tested and tried me" (Heb. 3:9). Unless the Holy Spirit is God, then he is an impostor. Again, in Hebrews 10:16, he claims to have placed his law in man?s hearts, though this was God?s work in Jeremiah 31:33. There is but one Lord (Eph. 4:5), and one Creator (Mal. 2:10), yet both the Father and the Spirit claim they are him (Matt. 11:25 and 2 Cor. 3:17; 1 Cor. 8:6 and Ps. 104:30). Only the Catholic understanding of the Trinity reconciles these passages.an angel/messenger no yes no
And in Hebrews (NRSV), chapter 1, it says:
Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. 3 He is the reflection of God's glory and the exact imprint of God's very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, 4 having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. 5 For to which of the angels did God ever say, "You are my Son; today I have begotten you"? Or again, "I will be his Father, and he will be my Son"? 6 And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, "Let all God's angels worship him." 7 Of the angels he says, "He makes his angels winds, and his servants flames of fire." 8 But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the righteous scepter is the scepter of your kingdom. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions." 10 And, "In the beginning, Lord, you founded the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands; 11 they will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like clothing; 12 like a cloak you will roll them up, and like clothing they will be changed. But you are the same, and your years will never end." 13 But to which of the angels has he ever said, "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet"? 14 Are not all angels spirits in the divine service, sent to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
I AM (all capitals) yes no no
Technically Jesus simply said, "I AM," in many of the Iohannine passages. Although it can be translated as "I am he." The NAB makes the first translation, though I can easily see how it can go either way and the latter is most sensible.
Is not the truth simple enough to accept, without any translation bias or interpretation?
It would be good for us all to pratice this, although that doesn't always happen.
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1.5 hours to the New Dr Who !!
by Simon incan't wait ... it's like being a kid again !.
christopher eccleston is the new (and 9th) dr and was previously in the excellent "second coming" (where he played christ who reappear at maine road ... you really had to see it, lol).
if anyone calls me, i'm not in .
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the_classicist
Acclaimed British actor Christopher Eccleston stars as DOCTOR WHO in the new BBC series, making its North American debut on CBC Television Tuesday April 5, 2005 at 8:00 p.m.
Eccleston also starred in The Revenger's Tragedy, a movie based on the 16th? Century play, possibly by Tourneau.
So if anyone is near the border, they might be able to pick up CBC.
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What was the most INTENSE thing a householder did to you while in Service
by GetBusyLiving inwhen i was about 10 years old me and my service partner called on a guy that came to the door with a shotgun.
he just said in the most deadpan voice you can ever imagine: ""if you don't get off my doorstep within the next 30 seconds im going to have to use this.
" that was some scary shit.. we bolted.
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the_classicist
This one guy proved the JWs wrong and encouraged independent thinking.
At the time I chose not to understand him, but now...
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Roman Soldiers in Jerusalem
by the_classicist in.
at a lecture at my university given by lawrence keppie, he said that at the time of jesus, there were no roman soldiers in jerusalem or palestine, instead they were locals employed by the romans.
the romans didn't come until 66 ad.. just thought that it was interesting and that little piece shows how our common perceptions, which were believed and still are believed, can easily be wrong (i.e., the passion).
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Well the lecture was on the Roman Legions from the "Rhine to the Rubicon," and this stuff was just a side note.
My guess is that, yes, these were temporary and not permenant. Although, I don't think the Gospels refer to the soldiers working for Pilate as specifically Roman anyways. I also think it would be reasonable for Pilate to have Roman bodyguards (I'm not too familiar on the Roman Empire in Jerusalem, though).
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Roman Soldiers in Jerusalem
by the_classicist in.
at a lecture at my university given by lawrence keppie, he said that at the time of jesus, there were no roman soldiers in jerusalem or palestine, instead they were locals employed by the romans.
the romans didn't come until 66 ad.. just thought that it was interesting and that little piece shows how our common perceptions, which were believed and still are believed, can easily be wrong (i.e., the passion).
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the_classicist
Unfortunately, I wasn't listening too carefully, but I think he said it was from Roman records, as he is an 'expert' in Roman military history.