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1 Cor. 15:55-57 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? [56] The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. [57] But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. The way I see this, It is not a future event but a...

Hello Cage, An inward drawing. A built in actualization of consciousness that says 'time to return home'. It is that same spirit that started the process that keeps me on the path and guides me. It is most definitely not a Book and is inseparable. Love in Christ, JM

It would seem to me that the majority who serve do so out of patriotism and loyalty to their country rather than a moral obligation to get into international conflicts. Many I served with had no idea what they were moraling doing except in respect that they were serving their country by doing...

Over centuries We have waited and for what? That which is now here

Hi Cage and All, Perect love casts out all fear. Some might say that fear is productive but it has been shown to me that there is no such thing in love and it seems to me to be counterproductive in a love walk with God. As a child our parents taught us to fear certain things to protect us...

Where did you get this may I ask? My Bible says..... James 2:10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. JM

Re: How do the Christians explain this away? Saltmeister, I must admit, I thought your complete post was one of the best posts I have ever seen written on the trinity. Thank you. It spreads peace instead of discord. The only comment I have to the contrary is on this one sentence in the above...

Speak for yourself Silas.... Perhaps you might be misinterpreting what you read in the Bible? By free will, some choose to love God. There is no evidence that Enoch, Job, or David or many other Biblical characters by their free will loved sin and hated God as you say.... Perhaps you take a...

Silas, If you research you will see Peter and Paul used the same greek words to say "I am" many times and it had nothing to do with them validating themselves as God. Also Jesus never said that they seeked to kill him because he said he was God..... John 8:37-40 I know that ye are...

Silas, How then do you explain Enoch who walked with God before Jesus came and so pleased God that he was translated so as to not taste death. Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his...

Ok Matt. I understand what your are saying and I'm sure we agree in principle. Though I still say that I do not understand your belief that a person "must challenge the idea before you accept it" . That simply is not the case for many. People have beliefs and there is no requiremnt to them that...

Good. That is a sign of real wisdom on your part. None was given and none was accepted. Love, JM

Greeting Silas and Pattimax, I guess I am more simple minded because it seems simple to me. God loves us because we came from him as does all of creation. Witness the imperfect love of a mother for a child that came from her womb. She loves the child no matter what and her love is miniscule...

Matt, Are we making up our own definitions here? I get your point but your choice of words 'belief' and 'acceptance' need re-thinking. be·lief (b-lf) n. 1. The mental act, condition, or habit of placing trust or confidence in another: My belief in you is as strong as ever. 2. Mental...

Saltmeister, You are too much.... :) :) :) LOL How about you just suggest each one pray as they were taught in their own relligion and then you will have all the bases covered just in case you were wrong... lol After all.... It only takes one to get through... James 5:16-17 The...

we seek the light's truth in that which is found within and also without

Thanks DT, If I ever need a label I'll remember that..... With Metta, JM

Flags come from these things Yet these things cannot be seen hid they are from sight

Ignorant me...:o I didn't realize this was a debate or argument. I thought people were just sharing views. Sorry, I'm just a KY hillbilly and out of place here on the philosophy forum. Didn't realize we were suppose to agree or disagree. hmmmm. :) Learn something new here every day. Thanks for...

Quote: Originally Posted by JosephM Sound Intellect and reasoning tell us we need each other to survive and enjoy the fruits that life has to offer. You are indeed picky with words...:) There are always unstated exceptions to any statement but even Thoreau and Pond could not have enjoyed...