sunday hundreds of millions and possibly up to two billion people will join in some service in observance of the resurrection of jesus.
it is the central issue which takes the teachings of jesus from the philosophy of doing good to others to the ultimate truth which it claims.
it was the axial argument of the apostle paul in 1 cor.
The wts is the only religion I ever got close enough to put my faith in. I had decided to join (i just changed my mind before I actually did join).
As I said, you were never a JW. In any event, if you identify as a Christian, you ARE part of a religion whether you realize that or not.
Ep, you really are a nasty piece of shit, aren't you?
You must be looking in a mirror.
most people here who have spent any amount of time studying the bible will agree that the bible allows for more than one interpretation of these topics.
well, the first three topics, anyways.. reading the gay marriage discussions on this board i see a common thread weaving its way through: no acknowledgement whatsoever that there is an equally valid interpretation of the bible that does not condemn homosexuality.. once in a while i will see the word trinity mentioned on this forum and no big deal is made of it (for the most part).
trinitarian and non-trinitarian teachings are accepted as variations of the christian understanding of the bible without any judgment being made regarding the genuineness of that person's christian identity or relationship with god.. mention the word homosexuality, and there is a huge difference in attitude.
EP are you aware that you come across as wuite hostile and offensive ? Is your thing just 'diggin' at others ?
I'm sorry I agree it's a shame you got your feelings hurt by adult conversation. After all, this is a discussion board. If you wish your comments to be private with no one else chiming in, you should use email or a PM.
I wrote stuff in a mutual discussion with Irondork, yes. It's called a CONVERSATION. I find you have an aggressive tone and are a bit rude.
See above, it's a discussion board. It you can't handle that, well, that's YOUR problem and it's really a shame for you that you feel that way.
Getting the last word in ? Well that sounds just so childish.
thanks for the laugh though.
It's rather sad you are amused by your own hurt feelings. I can't imagine what that life must be like.
Anyway, have a pleasant day. Remember, if you DON'T want your comments replied to, then you should post them privately rather than on a public discussion forum. Otherwise, your feelings might get hurt again.
rabbits are pretty much mute.
not a peep out of them.
seems like there ought to be an awake!
Have you heard a rabbit scream
Yes. Rabbit is tasty.
sunday hundreds of millions and possibly up to two billion people will join in some service in observance of the resurrection of jesus.
it is the central issue which takes the teachings of jesus from the philosophy of doing good to others to the ultimate truth which it claims.
it was the axial argument of the apostle paul in 1 cor.
The original disciples claimed to be eyewitnesses to Jesus' resurrection.
They knew whether they saw him or whether they made the story up.
The Gospels were written many years later and in a different language that his disciples spoke, most of whom could not read or write. What evidence do you have that the the claims of their eyewitess is true? In the absence of anything verifiable directly by those people, it's at best hearsay, so why give it more credence than other hearsay?
sunday hundreds of millions and possibly up to two billion people will join in some service in observance of the resurrection of jesus.
it is the central issue which takes the teachings of jesus from the philosophy of doing good to others to the ultimate truth which it claims.
it was the axial argument of the apostle paul in 1 cor.
I did not go to another church to partake either... no need. No one else teaches that particular lie.
I just find it interesting that, according to you, so MANY churches teach so many wrong things and yet, having never been a JW, you choose their most holy night to do something that, contrary to giving a witness, will merely serve to cause gossip and make them roll their eyes.
I mean, why wouldn't you, on Easter, be proclaiming the true name of your Lord in as many places as you can? It's just interesting that your idea of giving a witness is literally exactly as effective as those you proclaim are wrong.
Anyway, have a pleasant day.
sunday hundreds of millions and possibly up to two billion people will join in some service in observance of the resurrection of jesus.
it is the central issue which takes the teachings of jesus from the philosophy of doing good to others to the ultimate truth which it claims.
it was the axial argument of the apostle paul in 1 cor.
For me, one of the most persuasive arguments in favor of the historicity of Jesus' resurrection is that, unlike most adherents to a religion, Jesus' original disciples were in a position to KNOW whether he rose from the dead or not.
How do you know this?
Though I will say, hanging out a Calvary chapel for any period of time should turn most people atheist.
Why? Have their preachers finally out-paced the world champs, Catholics, at boinking little kids and lying about it?
No. I do not belong to any particular church or sect or denomination, but I can still rejoice in Him, wherever I might happen to be.
Yet you wen't to a KH to drink the wine and nibble the cracker. Interesting.
most people here who have spent any amount of time studying the bible will agree that the bible allows for more than one interpretation of these topics.
well, the first three topics, anyways.. reading the gay marriage discussions on this board i see a common thread weaving its way through: no acknowledgement whatsoever that there is an equally valid interpretation of the bible that does not condemn homosexuality.. once in a while i will see the word trinity mentioned on this forum and no big deal is made of it (for the most part).
trinitarian and non-trinitarian teachings are accepted as variations of the christian understanding of the bible without any judgment being made regarding the genuineness of that person's christian identity or relationship with god.. mention the word homosexuality, and there is a huge difference in attitude.
I have no desire to get into a debate with you on the issue. I was engaged in a mutual and rational discussion with Irondork.
Blah blah blah. You wrote a bunch of stuff, got questions you can't answer, and suddenly you don't want to debate but respond anyway to get the last word in? Why am I not surprised.
most people here who have spent any amount of time studying the bible will agree that the bible allows for more than one interpretation of these topics.
well, the first three topics, anyways.. reading the gay marriage discussions on this board i see a common thread weaving its way through: no acknowledgement whatsoever that there is an equally valid interpretation of the bible that does not condemn homosexuality.. once in a while i will see the word trinity mentioned on this forum and no big deal is made of it (for the most part).
trinitarian and non-trinitarian teachings are accepted as variations of the christian understanding of the bible without any judgment being made regarding the genuineness of that person's christian identity or relationship with god.. mention the word homosexuality, and there is a huge difference in attitude.
How is it relevent what the scenario or settin is ?
Very.
Ultimately it is the act itself that is spoken against. Men who lie with men ?
They don't say anything about a relationship. What exactly does that mean, have sex with a man as with a woman? That actually makes me think there is a specific way they were talking about having sex, meaning other ways would be O.K. And it certainly doesn't condemn lebianism, just male homosexuality.
We cannot pick and choose and twist the word of God and his commands to suit our own basic human needs.
Exactly, so why do Christians keep doing it?
i believe that if a non regular meeting attender shows up for at least the memorial "celebration", it's a sign, that possibly, the person is saveable.
not all hope is lost for them.. i heard that last year, the rumour was that i was going to show up and sit with my mother....(of course, that never happened).. so, if you attended or if your family member or wayward friend showed up, they might have a chance for everlasting (earthly) life, after all!.
I didn't go because I had no desire to. And thought it was yesterday. And I was out of town. And I utterly do not in the least bit care.
most people here who have spent any amount of time studying the bible will agree that the bible allows for more than one interpretation of these topics.
well, the first three topics, anyways.. reading the gay marriage discussions on this board i see a common thread weaving its way through: no acknowledgement whatsoever that there is an equally valid interpretation of the bible that does not condemn homosexuality.. once in a while i will see the word trinity mentioned on this forum and no big deal is made of it (for the most part).
trinitarian and non-trinitarian teachings are accepted as variations of the christian understanding of the bible without any judgment being made regarding the genuineness of that person's christian identity or relationship with god.. mention the word homosexuality, and there is a huge difference in attitude.
I don't happen to believe that using an ancient text like the Bible or the Quran to base your life decisions on in the 21st Century makes any kind of sense, but if you happen to be a believer as some on here are, then for goodness sake base it on what the writer was actually saying, if you really must.
Agreed. I am non-theist, so that into account when I say this. The problem with trying to do as your last sentence suggests is time. Culture, nuance and meaning change over time and it's impossible to go back and know exactly what the writer meant exactly. It would be like trying to take my notebook 1000 years from now and figure out what I meant. Some is straightforward, like "Pay internet bill". Other statements, like "Go beat up Doug" might mean something entirely different from a literal interpretation.
It's obviously more complex that that, this is just a "for example".
