Originally Posted by jumpinjo

Stressed.. Nothing eurolanders say can do that!..
Actually, I think it's the other way around!.. when they realize their socialists society has big cracks in it and is about to fall apart!

Ohh, my Gawd!

I've just seen a big crack in my socialist society!!

I'm doomed!

(unless I spout trite phrases from a book.. )

Originally Posted by steelfaith1

Born with an Adamic nature we have a tendency to choose evil when confronted with the choice.

I disagree. I think we tend to choose good over evil, for many reasons, but mostly because it gives us peace of mind. Of course we are all different, but I'd like to think that applies to the vast majority of us. We are all mature adults are we not?

More than that, it feels 'good' to have helped someone, which is a big part of what draws me to these rc forums in the first place.

Everyone will sin at some point in their lives, probably many times. That cannot be helped though because human beings all make mistakes. Whether you follow any religion or not won't make you any more or less likely to make mistakes.

What though if you believe you will be forgiven for any mistakes e.g. a Roman Catholic going to confession, would that not make you more likely to make more mistakes, if in the back of your mind you 'know' you will be forgiven? Then it won't matter so much to you, or to whoever might have been affected by your sin, because of course God will see them right as well. That was my point when I said 'better not to sin in the first place'

It's about taking responsibility for your own actions. Doing so can only be good for you and everyone else, but I think I mentioned this before

Dusty

Originally Posted by Metieval

I am at peace with myself, and I am at peace knowing that eventually all knees will bow to God.

Can you explain what you are saying? Can you tell us how you actually KNOW this will occur? Anyone can read messages in a book but KNOWING something is quite different than understanding what is said. Believing in something is actually quite different than KNOWING something.

Please - if it's possible to do so, tell us how you KNOW. I used to tell others I "KNOW" but in reality, I was merely expressing feelings of hope fueled by the "we are right" congregation I mingled with.

Danke & happy flyin

Originally Posted by Metieval

They don't need God, they can do it all on their own, until it comes time to Talk about God and then all they have is ridicule. But never mind their claims of being good people without God...... yet They scoff and ridicule.

In their world..... it is dog eat dog, and all they 'think' they have to be is better than the next guy. and thus is the eventual downward spiral of man. Society says it is okay, therefore it is okay. Society sets the standards for morals. Society says what is right and what is wrong. If enough of society says no need to be responsible..... they can just hit the eject button err abortion button.

Erm, nope. My morality is based on the recognition of a fellow human and the golden rule.

Originally Posted by Metieval

The fact they bring up the 'judge' thing tells all. There is a difference between judging and discerning.

Me stressed over what they think and might do never! I am at peace with myself, and I am at peace knowing that eventually all knees will bow to God.

I should certainly hope you don't get stressed. There is nothing in my morality that would stress you. I actually am a big fan of Jesus. Well most of the stuff he said anyway.
Perhaps you should project less and listen more.

Originally Posted by martin richards

MAlternatively, you may find it easier to qualify your statement by adding "a few", "some" "quite a lot" etc.

The qualifiers are in this thread.

Originally Posted by mortato

Perhaps you should project less and listen more.

Or maybe I should put more people on Ignore, and then I wouldn't have to call stuff out for what it is.

In doesn't require anything more than some time and desire. and some researching into Pre translation of all scripture that uses the word judge. to understand the scripture. But then again.... it would take the desire to understand it.....

Wait desire to understand it? Desire to study it? The want of knowledge in something people don't believe in anyways. I am not going to break it down for those that miss use the one verse from the scripture about 'judging others'.
IMO I don't feel that I am projecting, when people only quote the one out of many scriptures on discerning/judging. If it works for them to not understand it and use it to their own advantage so be it. Me explaining it isn't going to give them the desire to seek the truth or understand it. Seeking the answer has to come from themselves.

Originally Posted by Norman Adlam

Ohh, my Gawd!

So I take it you are not an Atheist?

Originally Posted by mortato

Erm, nope. My morality is based on the recognition of a fellow human and the golden rule.

it seems like you're not the only one.

http://www.virtuescience.com/golden-rule.html

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Wait desire to understand it? Desire to study it? The want of knowledge in something people don't believe in anyways. I am not going to break it down for those that miss use the one verse from the scripture about 'judging others'.

knowledge is power. i read things because i am interested in the subject. just because i read People magazine doesn't mean i believe it.

IMO I don't feel that I am projecting, when people only quote the one out of many scriptures on discerning/judging. If it works for them to not understand it and use it to their own advantage so be it. Me explaining it isn't going to give them the desire to seek the truth or understand it. Seeking the answer has to come from themselves.

you're kidding, right?
then why have THE Bible quote of the week?

Originally Posted by sgtdirt

knowledge is power. i read things because i am interested in the subject. just because i read People magazine doesn't mean i believe it.

you're kidding, right?
then why have THE Bible quote of the week. it's one verse. i've read many post where you expound greatly on a singular verse. (which of course is your version and could be wrong)

i guess it's all fun and games until someone calls your bluff.

and which (many) post and which verse?

You want to call my hand a bluff? you better put your hand down face up.

i have edited my post to make it more of a question.

Originally Posted by Metieval

The qualifiers are in this thread.



Or maybe I should put more people on Ignore, and then I wouldn't have to call stuff out for what it is.

In doesn't require anything more than some time and desire. and some researching into Pre translation of all scripture that uses the word judge. to understand the scripture. But then again.... it would take the desire to understand it.....

Wait desire to understand it? Desire to study it? The want of knowledge in something people don't believe in anyways. I am not going to break it down for those that miss use the one verse from the scripture about 'judging others'.
IMO I don't feel that I am projecting, when people only quote the one out of many scriptures on discerning/judging. If it works for them to not understand it and use it to their own advantage so be it. Me explaining it isn't going to give them the desire to seek the truth or understand it. Seeking the answer has to come from themselves.

To quote you "in their world it is dog eat dog". In my world it isn't dog eat dog.
I've explained many times in these threads that I do have a sound moral viewpoint (indeed one that Jesus supported also). This is the projection I am protesting, the "atheists have no belief in the Bible therefore they have no/poor morals".

Originally Posted by Metieval

So I take it you are not an Atheist?

It's a figure of speech. If someone were to sneeze and someone else said "Bless you" that does not mean that they are a believer in any particular god, it's just an everyday expression. The English language is full of such derivations and expressions, which are grounded in religion, but which have passed into common parlance, such as, for example the exclamation "Strewth!". They say nothing about whether the person using them is an atheist or not.

When a joiner hits his thumb with a hammer and makes an exclaimation using one, either or both of the names of Jesus Christ , does that mean the joiner is a Christian?

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Originally Posted by steelfaith1 View Post
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When there is a contradiction between what Paul says by inspiration of God the Holy Spirit and what Christ told the Jews during His earthly mission, then yes.....we go with Paul. Remember that Jesus is speaking to His brothers and sisters (Jews) who are living under the Law of the old testament. And that was perfectly acceptable to God....their requirement was that they believe God had come in the Flesh, the Messiah, the King.
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I agree with Martin that this is surprising theology but it might make some sense given the claim by Paul who boldly states that he has heard the gospel from no man but received it by revelation.

If the claim is true, his perceptions then could not be errant. Strangely however, Paul was in relationship with Peter and others who later claimed to be disciples of the earthly Jesus but Paul never references any of their accounts of Jesus or even acknowledges that Peter was a disciple of Jesus, rather calling Peter a fellow missionary.

In fact, Paul speaks of Jesus Christ in several fashions but primarily as a metaphor for salvation based on grace rather than justification by law and that this was accomplished by crucifixion but he never fleshes out Jesus Christ as one who has recently lived an earthy life.

It seems incredulous to me that Paul acknowledges Peter as a fellow missionary but never affirms the discipleship of Peter as someone who had walked and ate with Jesus and been his student.

Originally Posted by leccyflyer

It's a figure of speech. If someone were to sneeze and someone else said "Bless you" that does not mean that they are a believer in any particular god, it's just an everyday expression. The English language is full of such derivations and expressions, which are grounded in religion, but which have passed into common parlance, such as, for example the exclamation "Strewth!". They say nothing about whether the person using them is an atheist or not.

When a joiner hits his thumb with a hammer and makes an exclaimation using one, either or both of the names of Jesus Christ , does that mean the joiner is a Christian?

I still call one of the days of the week thursday, even though I will admit when pressed that I don't actually worship or even believe in Thor.

Originally Posted by mortato

I still call one of the days of the week thursday, even though I will admit when pressed that I don't actually worship or even believe in Thor.

Me too, but I did used to have a home-made Thor pillow case when I was a little 'un. Marvel Comic, wax crayons and a steam iron Oh and I'll never forget...

The Thunder God went out one day, upon his favourite filly
"I'm Thor!" he cried
His horse replied "You forgot your thaddle, thilly!"