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Reply to What does the word 'religion' mean to you? in Religion JoeUser Forums

You wrote: I count 22 religions that are considered 'major ones' but the offshoots number in the hundreds. [quote who="lulapilgrim" reply="40" id="3269661"]Just to be clear, there are no offshoots of Christ's Christian religion...known as Christianity. There are no offshoots of the Church Christ established. Christ set up one Church, the one He placed under the jurisdiction of St.Peter, to whom His "key", His delegated authority, was given. That Church is recorded as "one

Reply to What does the word 'religion' mean to you? in Religion JoeUser Forums

[quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="44" id="3271529"]We have been discussing this stuff for more than a year which I think is plenty of time to Google ‘evolution’ and read the first couple of paragraphs at least. If you were to keep reading there are all kinds of interesting things to be found. [/quote] Here is the World Book Dictionary definition of "Evolution" on page 737. "Evolution" is n. 1. any process of formation or growth; gradual develop

Reply to 2012 Presidential Exit Poll Results in Politics Stardock Forums

[quote]Romney won the retired vote 56% to 44%.[/quote] Not surprising. Many retire on investments and because of Obama's Santa Claus policies, the market is unstable, his FED printing and devaluing dollars, their living expenses go up, all the while their investments are going down. Exit polling data suggests break down of the family favor rise of Liberal (Santa Claus) politics.... <a href="http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/exit-polling-data-suggests-bre

Reply to 2012 Presidential Exit Poll Results in Politics Stardock Forums

BINGO on the Santa Claus politics.

Reply to America Declined. in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Tova, reply 17...I know Tom McLaughlin personally. Everyone is stung by this outcome. .................... [quote who="Daiwa" reply="19" id="3271335"]I've listened to and read a number of discussions today about who &/or what is to blame for Romney's defeat.[/quote] I hold the mainstream media to blame as they protected Obama all the way. ......................................................... I found this article

Reply to What does the word 'religion' mean to you? in Religion JoeUser Forums

[quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="41" id="3269742"]Lula, I don’t know why you don’t listen to me but you don’t. [/quote] That's just it...I DO listen to you. [quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="41" id="3269742"]You seem more interested in telling me what I believe a real feet in itself. [/quote] Actually, you do a pretty good job telling us what you believe..and then some! [quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="41" id="3269742"]I a

Reply to America Declined. in Blogging Stardock Forums

I'm really disappointed too Tova. My hopes for a Romney/Ryan win were high and was already picturing Anne as First Lady.

Reply to Obama and Freedom of Religion in Current Events JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Jythier" reply="79" id="3269737"]I hate that I can't share about abortion without seeming like I must not know what I'm talking about, just because I'm a man. [/quote] Don't buy into this nonsense. Men know plenty and are just as important in the whole scheme of things.

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Bread, Circuses and the War on the Unborn. The US Presidential Elections in an Historical Context By Elizabeth Lev As we enter into the final days of the presidential election in the United States, the constant mantra from the entertainment industry for the reelection of President Barack Obama has been the promotion of “reproductive rights.”

Reply to What does the word 'religion' mean to you? in Religion JoeUser Forums

[quote who="BoobzTwo" reply="5" id="3022025"]I count 22 religions that are considered 'major ones' but the offshoots number in the hundreds. [/quote] Just to be clear, there are no offshoots of Christ's Christian religion...known as Christianity. There are no offshoots of the Church Christ established. Christ set up one Church, the one He placed under the jurisdiction of St.Peter, to whom His "key", His delegated authority, was given. That Church is recorded as "one body",

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[quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="38" id="3267970"]There is nothing you have stated here that even points to ‘man from apes’ as your picture seems to indicate. [/quote] Let's review a bit. I said morality (a sense of right and wrong) needs Religion and Almighty God revealed ancient Hebraic religion now become full blossomed Christian religion as taught by Our Lord Jesus Christ is the basis of morality....and that God gave us our inner sens

Reply to Atheism is a Religion, it's based on FAITH in Religion JoeUser Forums

[quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="22" id="3266165"]It took mankind less than 100 years to totally disprove all the claims concerning original sin [/quote] [quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="30" id="3267093"]Most Christians accept that the young earth ‘perfect paradise paradigm’ is based upon what the Bible says because it is not found elsewhere. In reality, the perfect paradigm fails in its lack of biblical support and also in its underlying assumptions that it forces upo

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[quote who="lulapilgrim" reply="19" id="3265626"]The finite human mind can affirm the perfections of God without the Bible. [/quote] [quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="22" id="3266165"]I do not acknowledge that we (I) have finite minds or at least we have a long road to walk before we cry uncle; I just cannot learn another thing, egad? If by finite you mean a lack of belief in the improvable, well that is the only exception I can think of, and that is not very realistic. God d

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I made the statement that absolutely nothing about God would change if there were never a NT or an OT for that matter. And you asked that I explain it without using the Bible....and I did citing reason, true religion, supernatural faith, and Sacred Tradition. [quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="22" id="3266165"]But in light of ‘no bible’, you haven’t offered anything of substance to justify your Catholic Church let alone their peculiar beliefs.[/quote]</

Reply to Atheism is a Religion, it's based on FAITH in Religion JoeUser Forums

[quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="17" id="3264985"]Not sure what this has to do with the 'religion of atheism' though? Seems that you used both the NT and OT (reply #11) anyway ... even though you didn’t have to???[/quote] Those who deny the existence of God are called Atheists..(Greek A -not, and theos -God). I've discussed Atheism with many people over the years and have found that such people usually have reasoned themselves or have be

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[quote who="lulapilgrim" reply="11" id="3138673"]Absolutely nothing about God would change if there were never a NT or an OT for that matter. The Bible is a gift of God. [/quote] [quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="15" id="3254993"]I believe this is a little contradictory but I’ll bite. Let's go ahead and have this discussion then ... without the bible you said you didn't need, for that matter.[/quote]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg-e71IDAUw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg-e71IDAUw&feature=youtu.be > &feature=youtu.be Blatant lies from everyone connected with the White H

Reply to Atheism is a Religion, it's based on FAITH in Religion JoeUser Forums

[quote who="lulapilgrim" reply="11" id="3138673"]Absolutely nothing about God would change if there were never a NT or an OT for that matter. The Bible is a gift of God. [/quote] [quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="15" id="3254993"]I believe this is a little contradictory [/quote] How so?

Reply to The Twelve Days of Christmas in Religion JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Jythier" reply="22" id="3262117"]You don't think 'This rock' applies to the fact that he's the Christ, the Son of God?[/quote] Christ is the Eternal Rock, but "this rock" in St.Matt.16 is a special position and authority Jesus is giving to St. Peter. "This rock" is the foundation that gives firmness and unity to His House, the House of God, His Church.

Reply to The Twelve Days of Christmas in Religion JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Jythier" reply="16" id="3256725"]So you believe that there are many portions of scripture that only pertain to the bishops and popes, but not your average believer?[/quote] [quote who="lulapilgrim" reply="18" id="3257531"]Yes there are definitely some passages that pertain only to St.Peter (Christ's first Vicar or head of His Church and his successors) and some that pertain to only St.Peter and the Apostles (and their successors..bishops).[/quote] St.Matt. 16:1

Reply to The Twelve Days of Christmas in Religion JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Jythier" reply="16" id="3256725"]So you believe that there are many portions of scripture that only pertain to the bishops and popes, but not your average believer?[/quote] [quote who="lulapilgrim" reply="18" id="3257531"]Yes there are definitely some passages that pertain only to St.Peter (Christ's first Vicar or head of His Church and his successors) and some that pertain to only St.Peter and the Apostles (and their successors..bishops).[/quote] St.Matt. 16:1

Reply to Delusional beliefs and their harm to humanity in Ethics JoeUser Forums

[quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="80" id="3260537"]Incidentally, I believe you are confusing my confidence that the elevator won’t fall with your hope and faith it will function correctly. You seemingly do not know of the engineering and safety features built into all of them. You do not seem to understand what a ‘fail safe’ is or what ‘tamper proof’ means nor does the word redundant seem to mean anything to you. These kinds of things are mandatory where public

Reply to Delusional beliefs and their harm to humanity in Ethics JoeUser Forums

[quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="78" id="3259920"]Lula what in the world makes you more virtuous than I? [/quote] Not going there. This discussion centers around ideas and beliefs, not personalities. [quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="78" id="3259920"]The only point in the clip was the one thing you ignored and have never even commented on because you spent all your time and effort trashing the messenger as usual. That doesn’t diminish the message i

Reply to Delusional beliefs and their harm to humanity in Ethics JoeUser Forums

[quote who="Jythier" reply="75" id="3259419"]GFT is sitting somewhere, laughing at us for responding to her at all.[/quote] That's OK... [e digicons]|-)[/e] Just keep 1St.Peter 3:13-15 in mind. FAITH [quote who="lulapilgrim" reply="22" id="3251756"]As I have clearly shown, there is Divine Faith ( a supernatural virtue) and there is human faith. Faith is an intellectual assent of the mind to the acceptance of a truth upon the authority of so

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[quote who="GirlFriendTess" reply="66" id="3257630"]It is amazing that a 54 second clip has more truth in it that the complete bible. Just have to love the simple things in life.[/quote] [quote who="lulapilgrim" reply="70" id="3258787"]The headline on the clip reads, If God does not exist, then who wrote the Bible? Why are you are touting this? It begins with the word "IF". "If" means supposing that, on condition that, in case that....<br /