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KFC POSTS: Bit by bit, step by step we'll be desensitized to it like everything else and it will be put alongside homosexuality as a "normal" alternative to what used to be accepted as sacred rite between a man and a woman. We continue to pick up speed as we rush down the slippery slope unable to stop until we've reached our final destination to total depravation. What am I talking about? The latest news. It's called Zoophilia......a nice word for

Reply to the most important question of your life in Religion JoeUser Forums

Hello Mr. Grossi, The "I am saved" theology is NOT Apostolic teaching, rather it is a reiteration of Martin Luther's teaching that came out of the Protestant Revolution. Salvaton does require something of us....Baptism fits in and so does obeying the commandments of ALmighty God. "If thou will enter into life, keep the Commandments." St. Matt. 19:17. The Commandments command, they are not suggestions or optional for our salvation. Keep in mind what St.Paul

Reply to Has God Abandoned America? in Religion JoeUser Forums

KFC POSTS: The reality is there is NO diff between the images of God presented in the OT and NT. The NT writers saw a similar continuity between the OT God and the God they experienced thru Jesus. There is Love in the OT There is Judgment in the NT The main diff is a diff between judgment within history and judgment at the end of history. KFC, maybe I'm missing something I don't understand what do you mean by saying the main difference

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IGNAT LOYOLA POSTS: True faith saith not: ‘What have I done? . . . What do I deserve?’ But it saith: ‘what hath Christ done? What doth he deserve?’ . . . Therefore he that apprehendeth Christ by faith . . . may be bold to glory that he is righteous. How? Even by that precious jewel, Christ Jesus, which he possesseth by faith.” KFC POSTS: I've been saying the same thing repeatedly. It's ok to say one is righteous....but not of oneself.....I

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BAKERSTREET POSTS: Jesus is telling us to be perfect AS OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN is perfect. Until I am convinced otherwise, I am going to assume Jesus is talking about God. That isn't the description of a God that turns his back on people in their time of tragedy because He's been slighted, nor is it the character of a being that would order the slaughter of innocent children because their parents worship other Gods. KFC POSTS: Well then you've

Reply to DING DONG THE BILL IS DEAD, THE BILL IS DEAD THE BILL IS... in US Domestic JoeUser Forums

HURRAH! It was good news to hear of its defeat. Mason has it nailed, that the simple fact is that the bill was not the solution to the problem.. and we can thank the voters, American citizens, for raising their voices and letting their senators know they were going to hold them responsible (like recall them next election) if they passed this piece of irresponsible Kennedy-led Amnesty dribble. Kennedy as centerpiece told me all I needed to know--that the bill was a bowl of bad p

Reply to Has God Abandoned America? in Religion JoeUser Forums

But Christians also repent of their righteousness. To “get the gospel” is to turn from self-justification I'm sorry to be so dense, but I don't know what that means. Perhaps a definition of 'righteousness' is in order. To “get the gospel” is to turn from self-justification Ditto with "Self-justification". What is it? I may do it and don't even k

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BAKERSTREET POSTS: I really don't understand your perspective, Lula. Our government accepts homosexuality. Our votes have ZERO chance of changing that, because we have no candidates to vote for that will ever do anything about it. You sit here and claim that it is WRONG to oppose the government. So it is wrong to oppose the people who are causing God to abandon us. That's an odd, self-defeating conflict you've got going there... I hope you

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KFC POSTS: These are the ones that God will not hear in their time of trouble.....unless they turn and repent. Then he hears them. Remember God takes no delight in the demise of the sinners. This is so true. God wants all to be saved...but it's got to be on His terms. He's the Creator we are the created. He rules...in mercy, love and justice. At the same time, any one who humbly acknowledges their sin and truly repents, He will hear, He will forgive..the

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KFC Posts: Now, if she'd just stop trying to convert me back to the RCC......we'd get along even more smashingly than we do now...... Why thank you KFC, I love you too, eh?

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KINGBEE POSTS: please point me to the scriptural basis for claiming mankind has an inalienable right to private property This is Catholic principle on the right to private property. The right to private property is the right which every human being has from his very nature. The he may own, use, and dispose of material and even intellectual things for his own benefit, without interference. An example, is John Smith owns something when

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Lulapilgrim posts: "As our King, He demands that our legislatures, laws, courts, schools, and even our hospitals, reflect Him and His Law and that they do not contradict it. For those who do, verses 2-4 tell of the consequence." Bakerstreet posts: So you'd agree that it would have been right to oppose the Catholic Church and the secular authority when they were burning Jews at the stake and selling indulgences, etc.? Yes, I oppose all evil

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LULAPILGRIM POSTS: God, being the Author of social order, created man as needing to live and develop within a community. The third sphere of authority that was created, established and instituted by God for His purpose is the institution of government. Romans 13:1-7 1 “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Theref

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Bakerstreet posts: Will you now admit that your message, at least the part that most offends people, is the same? Secular humanists are trying their best to banish all Christian thought and action from the public square and from all public venue for that matter. Secular humanist voices, your voice here speaks beguilingly of 'tolerance' and 'diversity'. Premarital sex? Why not? People and school age kids can't help it. Abortion? Women must be free t

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Cityguy posts: What I wonder about is if living in the new covenant we are judged as individuals and our williness to join in the work in the body of Christ instead of as a nation. I was thinking of this when writing reply # 6 and 7.

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BAKERSTREET POSTS: ....I don't think God would really lean much of his policies on political borders. I think He would and does...I think God owns us and owns all authority over government. I say this based on Christ' own declaration while in the presence of Pilate that all authority comes from God. St.Jn. 19:11; Prov. 8:15-16; Wis. 6:3. Romans 13:1-7 1 “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no au

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BAKERSTREET POSTS: "Nation" is Ceasar's junk. Render it unto him, I don't think God would really lean much of his policies on political borders. St.Mark 12:13-17 [I ]"They sent some Pharisees and Herodians to him to ensnare him in his speech. They came and said to him: ‘Master, we know that you are a truthful man and that you are not concerned with anyone's opinion. You do not regard a person's status but teach the way of God in truth. Is it

Reply to Depression Doesn't have To Be Fatal in Health & Medicine JoeUser Forums

Now, perhaps I read too much into your words, I'd say that's what happened. If that's the case, then please accept my apologies. Apology accepted. Peace.

Reply to Depression Doesn't have To Be Fatal in Health & Medicine JoeUser Forums

That doesn't mean these comments weren't well intentioned, and I wouldn't hold a one against these individuals I will, because while she thanked me for my efforts... Little-whip, hold what you will against me for my comments, I can't change that...but I can and will try to clarify what I said and meant by what I said. No where have I said anything against using meds to treat depression. I'm not against medication...and thank Almig

Reply to A Dose of Common Sense in Religion JoeUser Forums

SHHHHH. LW and SC, enough already. Time out! Here is SC post: SC POST: (Citizen)Sean Conners aka SConn1June 4, 2007 11:37:35Reply #10 good article, and certainly food for thought in this...but one question...isn't this pretty close to what thomas paine said in his "common sense" writings that he offered in the 18th century? i didn't see any references...maybe i missed them. that is always possible when i am multitasking and have to read thi

Reply to Has God Abandoned America? in Religion JoeUser Forums

Although I'm not a fan of John McArthur, he raises some interesting points and you did a great job presenting them. The Biblical passages on this point are unassailable. Upon reading cityguy's post, I wonder if perhaps we should turn the initial question around and ask ourselves, Has America abandoned God? I would say as a nation, yes, amidst the raging cultural war, God is being slowly squeezed out of the public square, yet He still has refuge in the depths of individual's hearts. <

Reply to What was the point of Jesus? in Religion JoeUser Forums

KFC POSTS: But God wants us to love him and follow him on our own. Belief is tied to action. Jesus gave a parable in Matthew 21:33-37 about a man who planted a vineyard and then left. He sent his servants (OT Prophets) to later reap the fruit but the people beat, stoned and killed the servants. So this man sent out more servants than the first but got the same results. The people would not listen to the servants killing them instead. So he sends his son, thin

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STILLKOONTZ WRITES: I don’t understand the point of Jesus. Why was he needed? ...why would God make Him to be needed?..... Now, from my understanding, Jesus had to die on the cross to save us from our sins or original sin-something along those lines. But why did he have to die so that us and God would be even? ....There is also a problem with the Jesus situation if you look at it a different way: why does Jesus’ death really forgive us of anything?

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STILLKOONTZ WRITES: In Christianity, God is everywhere at all times; His presence permeates throughout the universe. It has been proven by science that time and space are intricately intertwined and without one, there is not the other. It stands to reason then that outside the universe time is not a factor; it is simply non-existent. So, because God ccreated the universe, He had to be able to exist out of the universe. Since God exists outside of the universe, He exist

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BAKERSTREET POSTS: In the end, though, this is about the impossibility of the mortal understanding the divine. The argument nullifies the conclusion. Gee, BS, I guess we were posting at the same time. This reply of yours is just about as succinct as it gets.