it is raining here today, big time.
i had to go out for a few errands and it was so miserable.
the puddles are freaking lakes.
A-a-a-a-a-h Ya'll want some sun? It's 83 here in Ft. Lauderdale. It's flippin' HOT. COLD AIR pah-l-e-e-e-e-z. 83 and it's Christmas for Gods sake. Seattle sounds good right now. Anywhere cool sounds good right now.
Trot
P.S. Can't spell tonight
"Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love".... Aristotle. You can love and obey Christ without intervention from an organization.
dateline .
friday, dec 14, 9:00 p.m. et.
kids being torn from their parents.
Somebody: You're right. I think the age was 14. I was typing on the computer and watching at the same time. That's what I get. It was a rather upsetting thing to watch. Unbelievable.
Trot
"Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love".... Aristotle. You can love and obey Christ without intervention from an organization.
dateline .
friday, dec 14, 9:00 p.m. et.
kids being torn from their parents.
Just finished watching DATELINE. A small community Baptist church in Atlanta conducts child beatings (for disciplinary purposes) everyday in the church services. Children are hung by arms and beat with belts leaving severe scarring. Usually performed by the parents or relatives and continue until the preacher says its enough (sometimes 1/2 hour). The preacher sometimes conducts marathon church services lasting 8 hours and causes the kids to miss school the next morning. In order to curb fornication amongst the children, he arranges marriages for the children when they reach 16 and orders the parents to send the children across the border to get married. They gladly follow his instruction. He states he is acting according to Bible principles (sound familiar?).
The State has taken away more than 41 children of the congregation and placed them in foster care. Judge said basically the parents are very good parents (???) except for the beatings, arranged marriages, and allowing 8-hour sermons. He said if they stopped, he would return the children. The parents refused! Battle still going on. They LOVE their preacher............
SICK PUPPIES
Trot
"Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love".... Aristotle. You can love and obey Christ without intervention from an organization.
dateline .
friday, dec 14, 9:00 p.m. et.
kids being torn from their parents.
DATELINE
Friday, Dec 14, 9:00 p.m. ET
Kids being torn from their parents. Why? Because they were whipped, with their parents' permission, in of all places--church. Authorities disagreed, and put dozens of the kids in protective custody. Who's really looking out for the kids?
If this has been posted...my apologies. Just got home and went directly to Dateline. Will be watching. Anyone else?
Trot
"Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love".... Aristotle. You can love and obey Christ without intervention from an organization.
ok, since i have to be 39 years old.
i want to hear lots and lots of happy birthdays.. you can send money too if you want.
lol a cool million will do.
Trot
"Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love".... Aristotle. You can love and obey Christ without intervention from an organization.
Larc:
Damn! By the by....How short thy memory....you asked me.
Trot
"Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love".... Aristotle. You can love and obey Christ without intervention from an organization.
in another post i mentioned job a comedy of justice by robert heinlien.
the responses to the post got me thinking about other books that have affected me.
what books have had an impact on your life?
Crisis of Conscience was mine. However, has anyone read the books by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye on the LEFT BEHIND SERIES (Rapture, Desecration, Apollyon, etc.)? If so, what are your thoughts. They looked interesting but kind of dark. So I was just wondering. Sorry, I didn't read the thread real close. So I apologize is it has been mentioned. I will read more carefully after this post.
Trot
P.S. Just read post...Not mentioned so far.
"Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love".... Aristotle. You can love and obey Christ without intervention from an organization.
*Dying Alone: Yes
*Suffering: Done it all my life; both physical and mental. At least death will ease that (God willing).
*Being Alone: Lived alone most of my life; traveled the country alone. There's a big difference between being alone and being lonely. Being alone is wonderful and peaceful but I do miss sharing experiences with someone special.
*Being Forgotten: If you mean presently, I don't have a big circle of friends or family and I've never been a social butterfly. After death, it's inevitable. I care more that those who do remember me, remember me as a good person.
*Fear of Afterlife: I have no fear; just very curious. Won't know till it happens.
*Fear of the Unknown: Depends. Yes only as it relates to a fear of failure. I have to work on that constantly. Going to new places, doing new things, etc....No. Love it.
LARC: Yeh, sure, I'll marry you but don't you already have one wife?
Trot
"Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love".... Aristotle. You can love and obey Christ without intervention from an organization.
I have no husband, no boyfriend, no children, only 2 family members, and no financial security to speak of. My biggest fears are:
1. My mother passing away. (She and a cousin up North are all the family I really have).
2. Inability to support myself in my old age (work until I die or retire and eat cat food; neither is appealing).
3. My health.
(this is a depressing topic! Sorry)
Trot
"Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love".... Aristotle. You can love and obey Christ without intervention from an organization.
do any of you still believe that jehovah is god or any still don't believe in hell, or trinity, or the cross?
Definitely believe in God and now also the deity of Christ. I don't believe in religion. Have not and will not join another church or religious group, however, I would like eventually to attend one with Open Communion and for fellowship. I've have had it with wearing my religion on my sleeve and having doctrine shoved down my throat. I will be very picky indeed. I truly think it will be a life long pursuit for truth. There are many people who have developed a very strong faith in God just by reading the Bible diligently and never attending a Bible study class. Now why is that pray tell?
The Cross? Yes. I bought myself a beautiful diamond cross as a "coming out" gift (Tee Hee). I had to toss the one I had when I went into the WT prison. Still researching "Hell". Have you read "Refuting Jehovah's Witnesses" by Randall Watters? It's available at the www.freeminds.org website I'm sure.
I am having trouble as to who to address in my prayers. I'm uncomfortable now addressing God as Jehovah but, of course, it's still habit. I think that will straighten itself out eventually as I develop a relationship with Christ instead. In the meantime, I know He understands.
Trot
"Wicked men obey from fear; good men, from love".... Aristotle. You can love and obey Christ without intervention from an organization.
