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  Idle question about Abraham and Human Sacrifice

  by corpusdei in

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  i don't have my usual resources in front of me, so i can't fact check this, but there's been something bothering me.

  one of the things mentioned quite often as evidence of the wickedness and evil practices of the false religion that surrounded ancient israel is the practice of child sacrifice (baal and molech being the frontrunners as i recall).

  but ...... didn't god tell abraham to kill his own son isaac as a human sacrifice?

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  LMAO @ Glander!
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  Anyone here from The Netherlands?

  by Medina in

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  i am curious of any of the members comes from the netherlands and wich particular congregation, i myself was in emmen where bethel was.

  maybe we know eachother.

  bedankt!.

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  Robdar

  I'm not from the Netherlands although I have visited a few times. Lovely land and lovely people. Welcome to the board.
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  My 9th Year On Here........

  by Mary in

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  holy crapola!

  i joined this board 9 years ago today......i can't believe it's been that long.

  i miss alot of the ones that were on here when i first joined: unclebruce, dr. jekyll, gumby, kw13, littletoe, xena, simplesally, dansk, bendrr, englishman, ozziepost, luna, brummie, juni, buttlight.......we had a lot of fun on the board but it's nice that there's alot of newbies on here too.......plus, i ain't the only old timer on here!

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  Robdar

  Mary, you are one of my favorite posters from days long ago. I miss the old crew too. I am glad you are still around. Happy anniversary.
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  Idle question about Abraham and Human Sacrifice

  by corpusdei in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i don't have my usual resources in front of me, so i can't fact check this, but there's been something bothering me.

  one of the things mentioned quite often as evidence of the wickedness and evil practices of the false religion that surrounded ancient israel is the practice of child sacrifice (baal and molech being the frontrunners as i recall).

  but ...... didn't god tell abraham to kill his own son isaac as a human sacrifice?

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  Robdar

  Zid, if I were a man, I'd kiss you! Thanks for the history lesson. I loved it.
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  Idle question about Abraham and Human Sacrifice

  by corpusdei in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i don't have my usual resources in front of me, so i can't fact check this, but there's been something bothering me.

  one of the things mentioned quite often as evidence of the wickedness and evil practices of the false religion that surrounded ancient israel is the practice of child sacrifice (baal and molech being the frontrunners as i recall).

  but ...... didn't god tell abraham to kill his own son isaac as a human sacrifice?

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  Robdar

  I'm Jewish so I will tell you my Jewish (and other Reform Jews') perspective on this story:

  You have to remember, although all Jewish bloodlines descend from Abraham, Abraham was a Semite and not a Jew. The tribe of Judah came later. It is very likely that at one time in Semetic history, human sacrifices, mostly of children were performed. It is believed by many Reform Jews that the story of Abraham being told by God to sacrifice Issac, but then telling him not to, was concocted in order to get the Semites to stop the slaughter.

  It would be nice if Christians stop trying to interpret the Hebrew scriptures. It just confuses the heck out of you. Especially when you interpret literally.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGrlWOhtj3g
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  Ancient Israel was such a co-dependant nation

  by corpusdei in

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  psalms 78:30-34:.

  30 they had not turned aside from their desire,.

  while their food was yet in their mouth,.

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  Robdar

  Time to stop believing in fairy tales.
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  Why Does God Need A Name Anyway?

  by Room 215 in

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  if he is the lord god almighty, solely the creator and sustainer of the universe, why the need for a name other than that?

  doesn't monotheism require belief that the other, named gods worshipped by the pagans don't exist in a place beyond the imaginations of their worshippers?

  why then the need for a name, if it isn't to reinforce a differentiation between him and lesser gods?

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  Prodigal Son, your posts always impress me. Thanks for the link.
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  I'm starting to *like* pantyhose again :o

  by rebel8 in

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  i haven't worn pantyhose for ~20 years, except for the odd special occasion in winter.

  field service really ruined me for pantyhose.

  sitting on those hot sweaty vinyl seats, getting up every so often to go out in the steaming heat....and freezing my jewels off in the winter...omg...i hated hose!!

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  Robdar

  Congrats on your new job.

  I don't care much for panty hose either. But if I have to wear them, I prefer the ones with the seams running up the middle. You can even wear them with a modest length dress and still drive the boys wild.

  ~big grin~
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  According to my parents your all hitchhikers!

  by Snowboarder in

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  well, i moved out of home to study more and live a "evil" life as my parents call it of going to church to light a candle!

  i did this twice in the last month and i'm supporting a whore!

  and by whore i mean you know babalyon the great!and all apostates are hitchhikers!

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  Robdar

  Wow. It's a shock, isn't it, to find out your parents do not really want to see that they are in bondage? Many of us have been there and so we feel for you very much.

  The way I handled my situation was to be kind and sympathetic towards my parents. I never forced my opinions on them but I did ask alot of questions and I never made fun of their beliefs. I figured when they were ready they would listen. It took about 20 or so years, and a little help from Farkel and other posters on this db, but my entire family is out of the org now. Stay patient and kind. You never know what might happen.
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  Mr. Snowbird and I Are Reconciling

  by snowbird in

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  we've agreed to compromise on our differences and support each other through the years we have left.. i'm seeing a psychiatrist today to deal with my difficulties that stem from a traumatic and tumultuous childhood.. he is willing to yield in his beliefs that a man should control everything and make all the decisions.. being a stubborn jamaican, i realize how hard that is for him.. we're going to renovate the house so that he has his own quarters.. that way, my boisterous g'kids won't work his nerves too badly.. just wanted to put it out there.. syl.

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  Robdar

  I figured your husband was still sweet on you when he popped by your house about a month ago asking you to make him some of your yummy chicken salad. I also figured you were probably still a little sweet on him since you agreed to do it and even seemed to enjoy it

  I am very happy for you both, Syl. I think married people live longer because love, affection, and touching soothes us and puts us in a better state of mind and health. Not only that, if something were to happen to you, it is better to be found by your husband who can get you to the hospital instead of the family dog, who might just eat you.

  I love you! Congratulations!