THE GLADIATOR

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  THINKING is a matter of BALANCING extremes

  by Terry in

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  our consciousness is like the economy.. if a flow and a balance between extremes is maintained we profit emotionally and materially with well-being and satisfaction.. after all, if you earn more than you spend you have a profit to invest.. if you spend more than you earn you choke in debt and spiral downward.. .

  change is constant.

  it is the one feature of life you can count on without fail.. .

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  THE GLADIATOR

  Terry everyone should carefully read what you have written several times and then again. Your advice is priceless.

  This is a wake up call and right now that's just what I need.
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  Are you interested in Bible Congruence?

  by sabastious in

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  does the bible have to agree with itself for it to have lasting value?.

  -sab.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  Shelby, thank you for your comments. I have not taken offence and have not asked for, nor desire, an apology. It would take a great deal more than words on a forum to offend me. With regards to ‘fellow Christian,’ the comment refers to the Christian fellowship that you belong to.

  I am not going to start quoting chunks of redundant threads in an attempt to give examples of ‘twisting my words.’ What you tend to do with me and others, is dissect a post line by line and add so many words of your own, that the intention of the original post becomes distorted. You seem to view comments from people who don’t share your exact views as hostile, even when they are intended to be supportive or constructive.

  It’s only recently that I have started reading your threads due to their prominence on the board. As you receive so much attention, it could just be that I am guilty of trying to touch the hem of your outer garment in the hope that I might share some of the action. It seems I may be guilty of the very things I have accused you of, including a lack of humility. The significance of that is not lost on me.

  It’s not my intention to lecture you or act like an unelected board moderator. My motive has been to help you be more aware of yourself and your motives but I have failed to convey that to you through my words. In future I will refrain from making personal comments, either critical or supportive. That does not mean that will never comment on your subject matter.

  Instead I will concentrate on analyzing my own motives; ask what my reason for being here is and examine the flaws in myself. In short I shall mind my own business.

  Peace to you.
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  Are you interested in Bible Congruence?

  by sabastious in

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  does the bible have to agree with itself for it to have lasting value?.

  -sab.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  AGuest You have twisted my words on a number of threads and denied that you are trying to instruct others in the way of the lord. Now you start trying to correct, educate and berate PSacramento one of the kindness and most sincere fellow Christians on the forum.

  Soon your only support will come from forum administrators who seek to minimise the damage you are doing to yourself. The damage you do to your cause is another matter.
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  LETS GET SMART: "What parts of science that go against your religious beliefs you DONT AGREE WITH"

  by cyberjesus in

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  so, many in here disagree with many aspects of science because they go against their own personal beliefs.

  so lets all get smarter here and do some research.

  if you have something that you dont agree with science because it goes against what your religion tell us and lets all do some research about it.. if we cant find any evidence of it we will switch to disagree with science.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  The Romans and Greeks had more than 300 gods and demigods.

  These gods had families, histories and each has been assigned a special job to do. Yet - Science has rejected every one of them as imaginary or mythology. Would you believe it!

  Hail Caesar and may your gods go with you!
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  My perception of posters

  by Lady Lee in

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  earlier today i made a comment on a thread about how i perceive a poster.. my perception is mine and mine alone.

  i am responsible for it.

  how i perceive what someone posts to me is also my responsibility.. if i have a run-in with someone on the board there is a good chance the next time i see that person post something i don't like i will add my past perception to their post.. for example: let's say poster xyzzz told me off.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  WTWizard Attack the viewpoint, not the poster Good point! This is something to bear in mind. It makes discussion possible without being rude.
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  My perception of posters

  by Lady Lee in

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  earlier today i made a comment on a thread about how i perceive a poster.. my perception is mine and mine alone.

  i am responsible for it.

  how i perceive what someone posts to me is also my responsibility.. if i have a run-in with someone on the board there is a good chance the next time i see that person post something i don't like i will add my past perception to their post.. for example: let's say poster xyzzz told me off.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  cyberjesus You OK?

  I think I'm going soft in the middle.
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  LETS GET SMART: "What parts of science that go against your religious beliefs you DONT AGREE WITH"

  by cyberjesus in

  1. watchtower
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  so, many in here disagree with many aspects of science because they go against their own personal beliefs.

  so lets all get smarter here and do some research.

  if you have something that you dont agree with science because it goes against what your religion tell us and lets all do some research about it.. if we cant find any evidence of it we will switch to disagree with science.

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  LET'S GET SMART

  Ah! There's the rub.
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  My perception of posters

  by Lady Lee in

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  earlier today i made a comment on a thread about how i perceive a poster.. my perception is mine and mine alone.

  i am responsible for it.

  how i perceive what someone posts to me is also my responsibility.. if i have a run-in with someone on the board there is a good chance the next time i see that person post something i don't like i will add my past perception to their post.. for example: let's say poster xyzzz told me off.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  Lady Lee This is one of the most interesting threads in a long time. I have enjoyed your thoughtful comments and those of others who have contributed. You do a good job.

  At times I have been rough with kind people and felt regret. At other times it has been appropriate to draw my sword. Sometimes my intentions are misunderstood. Perhaps dressing as a gladiator makes people defensive? Now before posting, I ask, how my post will affect the person it is addressed to? How will it make me feel? What is my motive for commenting. Arguing does not lead to inner peace. Showing kindness and empathy does.

  I try not to use the forum as a vehicle for my own negative emotions. Being human I still sometimes fail. We all have unconcious forces at work within us. By their very nature, we are the last to realize the effect they are having on us and those we inflict them on. Everything we do or say has a 'sense' to it - that is a hidden meaning or agenda. (Freud)

  Over the years I have had heavy debates with some wonderful Christians, some of whom have now left. It is due to those debates that I have been able to be more open minded. I have at last taken on board their message, that for them, Christianity is about love and kindness and I see the benefit this has bought to them as people. I'm more interested in how a person treats me and others, than the spiritual path they have chosen to walk.

  As has been said, once we seek to accommodate everyones personal understanding, debate become pointless and the mental stimulus that it affords is absent. Attempting to be agreeable all the time can become boring and pointless for all involved. This is a dilema. For most people who have been here a while their reason for coming here has changed over the years. That is certainly true for me, causing me to seriously question my reason for being here. Time will tell!
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  Why It Matters...

  by AGuest in

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  to the household of god, israel, and those who go with... may you all have peace!.

  well, the predecessor thread really invoked some emotions, didn't it?

  good and bad.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  AGuest

  You want to utterly dismiss what I share. You want to completely and unequivocally reject what I state.

  Dear Shelby. Once again you misunderstand me. I have no 'want' to dismiss anything or unequivocally reject what you state. I strive to be open minded and have this very week, been accused of sitting on the fence and avoiding conflict. And quite right too.

  I see you as a person with a specific agenda which I am unable to embrace. I also see you as a person who has a brittle approach to life. Brittle things can break and I feel concern for you.

  Nevertheless my attempts to converse with you and establish common ground seem fruitless. You believe you have a special calling and that common ground is beneath you. You may one day find to your cost that it really is.
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  Does Your Spiritual Paradise Require a 15-Chapter Manual on Kicking People Out?

  by leavingwt in

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  does your spiritual paradise require a 15-chapter manual on kicking people out?.

  if so, you might want to upgrade your religion.

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  THE GLADIATOR

  My spiritual paradise requires kicking everybody out.

  I need space to chill out.