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All very true. It also helps to remember that we take nothing with us from this world. But having said that, I don't think its harmful (unless its so important to you it becomes and idol) to have things, and work towards leaving a legacy for your children. Like you said above....we can use what...

Wouldn't that be getting back to the letter of the law rather than the spirit of it? Jesus said to have communion in remembrance of him...not because it held some special power...in which it would be necessary to have it all just so. No....if someone was stuck in the middle of no where and has...

I wonder if we don't hear of it more often because there are very few people who would call themselves "exorcists"....in other words...they don't take it on as a job title and go around seeking out demon possessed. But any Christian has the authority of Christ to cast demons out...what probably...

Usually, I called her mum. Still do! If you're referring to when Jesus called his mother 'woman' I really think you need to take the culture into consideration. If we called our mothers 'woman' today, that would earn us a wack! But back then it was a term of respect, like calling them 'lady' or...

Can I just add a thought? Granted there are many people who fit the above profile. But then there are others who may share the outcome: can't get a job, have difficulty caring for their kids and themselves, find it almost impossible to become involved in society...who don't share the cause...

Hello back from Australia! I hail from rural NSW...:) It's nice to have you here Bek...welcome!

I don't think money is evil...the love of it is. One Pastor says it like this: Love people and use money, or love money and use people. If God has blessed you with wealth, joyfully use it for Him and his work here. If not, praise him anyway!

I don't begrudge people for being wealthy...heck, one day I hope to be in a place where I don't have to worry how I'll pay my bills! I don't even mind some of those pastors being paid a good deal...they are usually very busy and there is a high emotional, physical and stressful toll on them and...

Ha! Tough question! I think my natural state is pessimism, but when I stop, step back from a situation and look to God, I become an optimist. It's hard not to when you realise that God loves you, and even if a situation is hard, he'll lead you through it to your benefit. I don't know. Because...

Ok....at this point I really feel this conversation is not benefiting anyone or anything. Obviously Catholics disagree on some points with Protestants, and vice versa....or otherwise we wouldn't have both denominations, and be part of one or the other. It is clear, and I doubt anyone would...

Aspen, I am very glad and relieved to know you still feel the same way. Indeed I have considered you a friend...still do. But I would perhaps ask you to take a little more care in how you voice things. Some of the things you said above are outright provocative, and I must ask you to understand...

Oh I agree that it wasn't a cure-all....to many people involved for that! And yes, it was my point exactly when I said it was essential for Catholics too, that the Reformation led to the 'Counter-Reformation'. It caused the Catholic Church to leave behind some of its more deadly heresies. That's...

Actually Aspen, I disagree. The Reformation succeeded. And it was essential, not only for 'Protestants', but for the Catholic Church as well. The Reformation pulled attention towards Jesus, faith in Him and in His word to us. These are hardly bad things. Now, you are correct that the Churches...

Absolutely spot on...all of it. Well done and amen Foreigner.

:D Thanks, good to know I have your permission. You do know the wonder of God's grace covers many areas in our lives. You do not need to go over and over your "hidden, secret, 2 gospels" story again and again. As I've said...we've all seen it, we all know what you're saying..we all disagree. And...

I care nothing for religion...only Jesus. But simply...you teaching against what Jesus himself taught, so...yeah. But that wasn't my point anyway. It's like you're a record skipping, playing only one track. I have to wonder why, as everyone here knows your thoughts on this topic. And by and...

Oh Richard...again?

We cannot stop the secular systems from teaching these things. We cannot even protect our children from needing to learn these things in their classrooms. But as Christian parents we can and should be teaching our children that while the may need to 'learn' these things to progress in education...

Hey Whitestone...no problem. I really don't understand why people who claim to be Christians can't disagree with some measure of civility...doesn't make much sense to me! As far as my conversations with Epi goes....actually, there were many occasions when he did say such things...which is why I...

Actually I do believe that Romans 9 & 11 point towards a regathering of national Jews back to God (through Christ, of course!). I just wanted to know if that was what Veteran was saying or not, as I wasn't clear! I do believe that the Church is also 'true Israel', but that before the end God...