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Three things US drivers take for granted that amazed a UK visitor: * Wide roads * Right-hand turns at a Red Light are legal when it is safe * Our gas pump handles can be set in the ON position, so you can clean the windshield while the gas is pumping. UK citizens: why have you allowed...

USA vs Australia— Too many unnecessary fouls, and I am so tired of the drama queens. A first: the referee “collapsed” late in the second half with a severe leg cramp. Took ~5 minutes before he could continue and finish the game. USA had a bit of luck for both goals; Australia not so...

Re BRP, agreed. Here is a thought that helped me: LifebibleMinistry.com. The Pastor has recorded his sermons on the compete Bible, book by book, verse by verse, at evening services at his church. They are not the deepest exegesis, but they can help to work your way through Leviticus, etc...

New question: what is your least favorite book in the Bible, the one you avoid reading or even thinking about? Me: Song of Solomon. Blessings.

FIFA sets the ticket prices, and by the number of unsold seats, they clearly have an abysmal business model. Is their main expense the referees? What else? Do the stadiums get a cut...

In the World Cup we see all manner of races and cultures. All play hard to win (sometimes a bit too rough), but generally good sportsmanship. Always like to see the underdogs score a goal: they and their fans go bananas with joy. Note how well groomed all these young (and mostly young) men...

Actress China Anne McClain says she once lived under the pressure of working, creating, and constantly trying to get ahead in Hollywood. But after the loss of her close friend Cameron Boyce, the actress said she began to step back and rethink what truly mattered. McClain said she still loves...

Thanks for responding so quickly. It is good to know you have a lot of ethical/moral alignment with Christianity. The follow-on question is the source of your morality. Were you raised to “treat others as you would be treated”? The reason for this question is that the default behavior...

Welcome, and thanks for joining and sharing a little about your belief. A couple of questions, please. First, do you think you have a purpose in life, and if so, where does that come from? Second: Does your belief inform you how to treat others, and if so, what does that entail. For example...

On the Vanity of Earthly Greatness by Arthur Guiterman The tusks which clashed in mighty brawls Of mastodons, are billiard balls. The sword of Charlemagne the Just Is Ferric Oxide, known as rust. The grizzly bear, whose potent hug, Was feared by all, is now a rug. Great Caesar's bust is on the...

Perhaps not controversial enough. What if you suggested we should all read Enoch or Thomas, along with some tongue-in-cheek reasons why?! Blessings.

Comparing a breakfast with bagels versus one with donuts is like a breakfast with grits (or oatmeal) versus one with sugar frosted flakes. Note: all carbohydrates are converted to glucose during digestion; it is the primary source of energy for us. Excess glucose is converted to fat (for...

Like the word of God, a bagel (especially one with lox and cream cheese) has staying power. A donut, not matter how tasty, is mostly empty calories. Many are “sinfully” decadent. Peace!

Thank you for the post. An interesting question is, “What is the reason for dimorphism in Homo Sapiens?” For mammals with harems, sexual selection among males is primary. For social primates like chimpanzees, the ability to pass genes to the next generation must figure prominently. In...

Thank you for the information. We should not be worrying about these “what if’s: God is in charge of all. His purposes will be fulfilled. (Not that long ago we worried anxious about nuclear war, ozone holes, climate runaway, . . . .) Our focus should be on loving God and our neighbors, and...

Thank you for the post. Help me understand how a plain reading of the parable points to the cross. The son returns to the father, fully admitting his error, and the father restores him unconditionally. This action is consistent with the Lord’s Prayer . . . “Forgive us our trespasses...

Thanks for the post. It is a good reminder that if we are confident in our faith, we should not shy away from challenges. Indeed, this forum surely exists in part so that we can test diverse interpretations of scripture. On the other hand, although we do see plenty of spirited discussions in...

Thank you for asking. Perhaps investigate charities, local and national, and ask if God is calling you to donate to any. From a practical side, you not only want to observe how they help the needy, but also whether the charities are efficient financially. Blessings.

Thanks for the post. Grok accesses a large body of information, but unless it has been filtered, it will contain whatever is trendy. An analogy might could be modern dictionaries, which reflect current word definition usage (and misusage). Another example: biblical truth, which might could...

Welcome to the forum! There are many topics to discuss, and there are many opinions voiced. God is good! Peace be with you.