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  Sincere question for Christians

  by sir82 in

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  2. friends

  here's something i've never been clear on, being raised as a jw: what is the standard, "orthodox christian" if you will, teaching with regard to where the soul goes after death for each of the following 3 scenarios:.

  1) a 3 month old baby, born to believing, saved christian parents, dies;.

  2) a 3 month old baby, born to non-christian parents, dies;.

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  caliber

  Or are the concerns of grieving parents also "small stuff"?

  I feel for grieving parents but at least the Christan's hope even if hazy speaks of hope ?

  What would you say to atheist parents about their beloved dead child ? ~~Cal
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  Sincere question for Christians

  by sir82 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  here's something i've never been clear on, being raised as a jw: what is the standard, "orthodox christian" if you will, teaching with regard to where the soul goes after death for each of the following 3 scenarios:.

  1) a 3 month old baby, born to believing, saved christian parents, dies;.

  2) a 3 month old baby, born to non-christian parents, dies;.

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  caliber

  My personal belief is that believers will realize that this in NOT a question for them to answer

  Who should answer it, then? ....(God promises love now not a immediate answer to every question like the WT )

  Is the question not important? ........( Don't sweat the small stuff.. it's all small stuff except God's love ) (My acknowledge personal opinion only )

  Cal
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  Sincere question for Christians

  by sir82 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  here's something i've never been clear on, being raised as a jw: what is the standard, "orthodox christian" if you will, teaching with regard to where the soul goes after death for each of the following 3 scenarios:.

  1) a 3 month old baby, born to believing, saved christian parents, dies;.

  2) a 3 month old baby, born to non-christian parents, dies;.

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  caliber

  " I'm asking believers what they believe, and why, regarding the "eternal destiny" of people today (or in the recent past) who never had opportunity to demonstrate belief, or faith, or whatever. "

  My personal belief is that believers will realize that this in NOT a question for them to answer....you can't say judgment

  is God's then turn around and say but .. this is what I would do or believe that God would do . To judge is to become

  the JUDGE... I choose not to do this !

  Cal
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  Sincere question for Christians

  by sir82 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  here's something i've never been clear on, being raised as a jw: what is the standard, "orthodox christian" if you will, teaching with regard to where the soul goes after death for each of the following 3 scenarios:.

  1) a 3 month old baby, born to believing, saved christian parents, dies;.

  2) a 3 month old baby, born to non-christian parents, dies;.

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  caliber

  Even from a human stand point is the following expression or motto

  "Not all change will make for improvement but no improvement will ever come without change "

  Good leadership recognizes that teaching and directing takes time... gaining trust and cooperative understanding

  may requirer different approaches but with the ultimate goal of benefit to all. If you cannot see the end purpose

  all is lost....... trust and insight are not options to proceed without !

  Caliber
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  Sincere question for Christians

  by sir82 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  here's something i've never been clear on, being raised as a jw: what is the standard, "orthodox christian" if you will, teaching with regard to where the soul goes after death for each of the following 3 scenarios:.

  1) a 3 month old baby, born to believing, saved christian parents, dies;.

  2) a 3 month old baby, born to non-christian parents, dies;.

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  caliber

  God is LOVE is all we need to know .....in the ultimate time frame all things will be understood

  no one will suffer undue lasting suffering !

  As for everything else this is my rule ... because all judgment belongs to God !

  Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...And everything else but God's eternal love is small stuff !

  Caliber
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  Who here likes this site better than the old one....a poll ?

  by Homerovah the Almighty in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just thought i'd make up a poll on people's viewpoints of who likes this site better or worse than the .

  older one ?.

  as for myself, i kind of liked the older one better, its just seems that the usability was better,.

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  caliber

  Only time is the true acid test... sometimes new things make people critical there is a adaption period .

  It sometimes reminds me of when dial phone were changed over from the crank phones all the little

  old ladies who used the phone the most( for hours) said now they would hardly ever use it was.. too confusing ...the other phones were so familiar to them . Guess what ? ..after a few months or maybe

  a year at most no more complains were heard 99 % of them adapted even at an old age ! So it a for me !

  Cal
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  Platonic friendship what it is or is not ..opinions ?

  by caliber in

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  2. friends

  here is one opinion from a discussion board.

  one thing i can say is, a guy calling a girl often is something that can't be defined as a platonic relationship.

  i don't know what word is fit to describe it but here is the definition: the feeling of like, infatuation or love of 2 persons that neither can confront nor admit for fear of losing the other due to rejection (.

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  caliber

  I believe the fire test in the value of a platonic relationship is to ask your self..

  if you are married to another .... is this platonic relationship an added bonus or addition accentuating

  positive aspects of your marriage or is it negative, critical tearing down your current relationship ?

  Are they being so supportive to you to the point of lacking objectivity to maintain your friendship with little

  or no regard for your partner (the other side of the untold story ) ? A sign I seen on an insurance mans' desk once...

  "Many people don't actually lie.. they just present the facts in such a way that you can't see the real truth ! "

  What is the subject matter about ? .... does it mostly present a negative image or conclusion ?

  If on the other hand if you have up building mutually exchanged ideas .. it's a win win situation .

  Caliber
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  Platonic friendship what it is or is not ..opinions ?

  by caliber in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  here is one opinion from a discussion board.

  one thing i can say is, a guy calling a girl often is something that can't be defined as a platonic relationship.

  i don't know what word is fit to describe it but here is the definition: the feeling of like, infatuation or love of 2 persons that neither can confront nor admit for fear of losing the other due to rejection (.

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  caliber

  Here is one opinion from a discussion board

  One thing I can say is, a guy calling a girl often is something that can't be defined as a platonic relationship. I don't know what word is fit to describe it but here is the definition: the feeling of like, infatuation or love of 2 persons that neither can confront nor admit for fear of losing the other due to rejection (

  Here are the urban dictionary definitions of these above terms

  Like.....

  A term used by many junior high and high school students for having a crush .....

  a burning desire to be with someone who you find very attractive and extremely special

  Infatuation is liking everything about a person, and seeing them as perfect. you do not see their flaws, just overlook them and act like they are perfect.

  Not to be confused as love in which you see their flaws, and just accept them

  lust....

  often confused with love, it is purely physical attraction and has no lasting effect

  A large physical attraction for an individual, that is sometimes uncontrollable and completely unreasonable

  love....

  Love is an incredibly powerful word. When you're in love, you always want to be together, and when you're not, you're thinking about being together because you need that person and without them your life is incomplete

  Love can make you do anything and sacrifice for what will be better in the end. Love is intense,and passionate. Everything seems brighter, happier and more wonderful when you're in love. If you find it, don't let it go

  Principals for deciphering platonic friendship versus romantic love (as per opinion of Joel listed below )

  http://www.joelogon.com/platonic/bitter.html#Principles

  1. _All_ closeness between people involves sexual energy... not just that between two Members of The Appropriate Sex (MOTAS).

  2. Even between two MOTAS, the way in which this energy is expressed is determined by things which are largely _not_ under their immediate control at a given time in their lives (e.g., their personalities, their childhood, and how much they've already grown personally in their life).

  3. A romantic relationship is a joint invention which, borrowing from Thomas A. Edison's phrase, is the product of _both_ people's inspiration (e.g., spontaneous fantasies suggesting romantic compatibility) and perspiration (e.g., compromise, communication, personal growth

  I am borrowing the British English usage of "fancy" to describe someone about whom one naturally and easily fantasizes in a number of different ways (not necessarily including sexually explicit ones... at least at first). For example, in the TV show "My Three Sons", the youngest son found out that he "fancied" someone (whom he eventually married) because he kept picturing her in a wedding gown... or in the kitchen cooking... or with their children... and, since they got married, I'd guess he learned to picture her in some other ways too :-].

  Now as Hillary_step would say ... " go ahead firer away!!!!!!!! " ..... ..... LOL tee hee hee !! ~~~~Caliber
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  DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME?

  by Mary in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  i just got some awful news.

  my jw brother in law has been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome.

  needless to say, we are all extremely upset as it is a potentially life-threatening illness that can turn into leukemia.

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  caliber

  Dear Mary,

  After speaking to my sister, I'm fairly certain that if push comes to shove, they'll take the transfusion(s) if necessary. I might even end up giving her the section in my project that I did on Blood just to ease her conscience

  I'm so sorry to hear your troubles and I say ....you go for it with your above quote idea !

  Used every ounce of your well known intellect and power.. pull out the stops ! ...

  Caliber
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  Gents, now you pls explain...

  by Newborn in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  why certain/many, guys, goes silent on you when it feels good (and after being intimate) and leave us women feel abandoned, like a question mark, like a fool and desperate when trying to get hold of you and ask why?.

  i mean it's fine if you need time etc but pls then just let us know when we'll hear back from you.

  waiting is horrible.. i hate to be in this situation again.

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  caliber

  A woman can get pregnant. Your condom can break. Her pills might fail. Your lady is being protective of herself and any future children by being sure of your commitment to her

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  If a good friendship develops, then I might consider romance. Romance may or may not lead to a physical relationship. I am very selective and careful who I am intimate with

  I merely commented on your gamesmanship

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  Using your head and common sense is not "playing head games " ..it's just using your head........ period. !!!!!!!

  Don't ever underestimate the words of a wise women... in the end all will benefit .

  Caliber