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Welcome to the boards Pancho. The search for meaning continues :)

Yes, we categorise because it's convenient to justify ourselves yet when it's not we take a different tack. In principle men resist Law because it condemns them yet at the same time it is the highest form of logic they arrive at. Grace is foreign, it doesn't compute with a Law orientation...

Religion is at the core of humans, even for those who don't consider themselves religious. Any football game will reveal this. Little wonder religion eclipses God even while claiming affinity with him. Interestingly, the God Jesus came to reveal is not religious. John Lennon recognised the...

Interesting how we revert to Law when it suits us. When it doesn't, lots of noise is made about the Law being done away with....hmmmm

the world seems to think so

hmmmm, FORCE!....I don't think FORCE will achieve the desired ends. Did Jesus use FORCE to win the hearts of those he interacted with?

'What you've done to the least, you done it to me' Jesus says. I think that includes what has been said about others.

yes, you have the right to an opinion Debp but speaking poorly of another, is that what Jesus does? Isn't his perspective one of looking out for the prodigal....daily?

'Learn of me' Jesus said. My question is, are you learning of him? Are those in teaching roles showing you Jesus? You will know by what you share with others....We share what we learn and love. From my personal experience, this changes everything. Paul has said, and for good reason, 'I am...

We witness to what we love!

An emotional connection is what he desires ....as a healthy parent with a child. Many of us have been emotionally damaged and to a large extent hamstrung but he knows. Learn of me Jesus says, I am meek and lowly of heart and you will find rest for your souls. God does not threaten, exploit or...

God knows this Rita....and what's more, he doesn't hold it against you. He continues unabatedly to woo you and if you don't resist he will draw you all the way home.

I'm saying Randy, that the practices of the Hebrews were by and large just a round of rituals as they are to many who call themselves Christians. They debate correctness or incorrectness of their or others views add nauseam. Re the Hebrews, their slide into idolatry, even that of human...

The Hebrews had never it seems understood the intrinsic meaning of the Sanctuary. They settled for a similar understanding of their practices as did the nations around them of their temples and rituals...... as do many 'christians' of their practices ie, something that God (s) wants and requires...

The Jewish Temple has of itself no value. Everything about its structure (set up) and practices are symbolic/ metaphor. I am amazed that this simple fact is not recognised.....and because it is not, misinterpretation is spawned and developed. I would ask, who is it that confirmed the covenant...

I wish they were. All those funds spent on self glorifying structures, quiet frankly make me chuck.

you have a spirit ViJ which I find so endearing!

Sodom had reticulated water and power. The grape vine a convenient telephone. Public transport accessed the whole area. Business was on the up and insurance and rates affordable. Apart from a few noisy neighbours and rough nuts in the square, he managed quite well. Why live in a tent when brick...

The Parable of the Traffic Officer Hear now this parable. I was caught speeding on my way to the hospital. The traffic officer, to protect the community from inconsiderate drivers, pulled me over and proceeded to write a ticket. This was justice, being fair to all. While writing the ticket he...

I'm unorthodox! o_O