billvon 2,400 #26 June 29, 2014 >What I'm curious about is why Christians (representing approximately ~80% of >the United States population) are up in arms about being "prosecuted" People like that _love_ to be victims. They are happiest when they can cry that the world is against them, and they can see themselves as heroic victims of a cruel and vicious world. That attitude can even be used to justify immoral actions of their own - after all, it's nothing they'd do normally, but they are VICTIMS! (Countdown to the WAR ON CHRISTMAS begins in three months) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #27 June 29, 2014 skinnay******What I'm curious about is why Christians (representing approximately ~80% of the United States population) are up in arms about being "prosecuted" when movements based on equality begin pressuring them. Somebody lied to you, sista... Yep, it's more like 70% now, good thing we have less of them every year. I was thinking more like...well, way less than 10% People just say they believe in God because they're uncomfortable denying the answer of causality within them...but that's about as far as it goes...Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #28 June 29, 2014 billvon>What I'm curious about is why Christians (representing approximately ~80% of >the United States population) are up in arms about being "prosecuted" People like that _love_ to be victims. They are happiest when they can cry that the world is against them, and they can see themselves as heroic victims of a cruel and vicious world. That attitude can even be used to justify immoral actions of their own - after all, it's nothing they'd do normally, but they are VICTIMS! (Countdown to the WAR ON CHRISTMAS begins in three months) It's all just a silly strawman...unless of course you all of a sudden pick and choose what FOX broadcasts you want to believe.Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #29 June 29, 2014 billvon >What I'm curious about is why Christians (representing approximately ~80% of >the United States population) are up in arms about being "prosecuted" People like that _love_ to be victims. They are happiest when they can cry that the world is against them, and they can see themselves as heroic victims of a cruel and vicious world. That attitude can even be used to justify immoral actions of their own - after all, it's nothing they'd do normally, but they are VICTIMS! (Countdown to the WAR ON CHRISTMAS begins in three months) You are so far out in left field you can no longer see the flag. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,123 #30 June 29, 2014 If it's less than 10%, then obviously you don't think that people get to say if they're Christians. So who does decide? Is it based on a specific church? Who judges if someone's cause and decision they're Christian is sufficient? Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #31 June 29, 2014 wmw999If it's less than 10%, then obviously you don't think that people get to say if they're Christians. So who does decide? Is it based on a specific church? Who judges if someone's cause and decision they're Christian is sufficient That's easy...All of Matthew 7 pretty much answers your questions. Emphasis on Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easythat leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few."Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #32 June 29, 2014 You really are a poster child for atheism. Just sayin'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,387 #33 June 29, 2014 Andy9o8 You really are a poster child for atheism. Just sayin'. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #34 June 29, 2014 wmw999 Who judges if someone's cause and decision they're Christian is sufficient? Wendy P. 1 John 4:2-4New King James Version (NKJV) 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, 3 and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world. And.... 1 John 4:14-16New King James Version (NKJV) 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. I stand on these scriptures. The bottom line, only the Lord knows for certain the ones who are with Him. It is a decision of the heart not of the mind. Only God knows your heart. If someone claims Jesus Christ as Lord and behaves in contrast to scripture I say they are seeking trouble. I can discuss their behavior but I cannot discuss the condition of their heart.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #35 June 29, 2014 Antichrist has been around since the bible was written? uhmmm....nevermind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #36 June 30, 2014 >You are so far out in left field you can no longer see the flag. And on science forums I am often considered to be a right winger. I must be doing something right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #37 June 30, 2014 billvon >You are so far out in left field you can no longer see the flag. And on science forums I am often considered to be a right winger. I must be doing something right. Maintaining balance, that is a good thing.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #38 July 2, 2014 RonD1120*** Who judges if someone's cause and decision they're Christian is sufficient? Wendy P. 1 John 4:2-4New King James Version (NKJV) 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, 3 and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world. And.... 1 John 4:14-16New King James Version (NKJV) 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. I stand on these scriptures. The bottom line, only the Lord knows for certain the ones who are with Him. It is a decision of the heart not of the mind. Only God knows your heart. If someone claims Jesus Christ as Lord and behaves in contrast to scripture I say they are seeking trouble. I can discuss their behavior but I cannot discuss the condition of their heart. AmenYour secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #39 July 2, 2014 normissAntichrist has been around since the bible was written? uhmmm....nevermind. Ya, there have been many...it's all in there, you just have to read it. Perhaps you missed it the first time?Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,625 #40 July 2, 2014 www.atlbanana.com/supreme-court-upholds-little-caesars-right-to-feed-christian-employees-to-lions/... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #41 July 2, 2014 kallend www.atlbanana.com/supreme-court-upholds-little-caesars-right-to-feed-christian-employees-to-lions/ Hey if its a closely held belief in the closely held corporation and leads to closely held profits for the corporation it is all good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #42 July 4, 2014 Coreece***Antichrist has been around since the bible was written? uhmmm....nevermind. Ya, there have been many...it's all in there, you just have to read it. Perhaps you missed it the first time? Face Palm!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
