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Forced To Repent A contradiction in terms. Repentance comes from the heart. It is never imposed, let alone by force. It is the fruit of seeing a better way.

The Kingdoms of this World all wear the mask of piety. The Systems of this World all wear the mask of piety The Religions of this World all wear the mask of piety. 'Making America Great Again' is nothing other than self focused self interest. Ultimately implosion results from self deception...

No, Christians didn’t adopt the immortal soul from the Greeks You are in error re the immortal soul. Only God has immortality. 1 Timothy 6:16

For all those who think they know! https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_bungay_stanier_how_to_tame_your_advice_monster_sep_2025

go and check out the ReDiscovering God link in my signature

'these individuals', 'them', 'christians', 'they', 'their consciousness' etc. are all expressions used to hide behind, blame, project, and basically put out the idea of, 'they (others) are so wrong and I am so right. It makes the observant listener cringe at the arrogant self righteousness...

'The Cross' is not just to be understood as literal but also as metaphor. Self denial is non other than self crucifixion. Getting stuck on a couple of wooden planks fixed at right angles to each other misses half the intended picture. Self denial is the reality of Jesus sojourn .....yes, he...

The thing is....if we have it wrong it is to our disadvantage. Error by its very nature reduces or hamstrings understanding. If on the other hand we have it right, we will go from understanding to understanding; from slavery to liberation. If one has the audacity to call slavery liberation or...

ahhhhh, the opinions of men, they have persuaded themselves that God is beholden to them!

so, talking about it (perhaps it's something pious to say) is a futile exercise?

I wonder about that. I also wonder why our prayers tell God what he should be doing.

a coffee wouldn't cut it with that belle Jezz. It'd be a double whiskey for starters.

Does talking about and repeating the expression 'rightly dividing the word of truth' mean that it is rightly divided?

you mean they hand out the celery along with the sweet corn and cantaloupes? :r.u.n:

talking about having wisdom and actually having wisdom are two different things.

do you mean point the finger?

How others label themselves is not my business; how I label myself or others is. How is it supposed heaven looking down at humanity, labels us?

How many former Catholics are here? Do we count, babylonians, hindu's, buddhists, animists, protestants, gay's, disabled, mentally challenged, millionaires, fashion dolls, greedy, trans..... Is it necessary to label our selves or others? What do we think labelling achieves?

Whew!! :IDK:

First they need to hear the good news.....then, they will make their choices....and it is their choices. The Holy Spirit is present when the good news is presented. You can't see him, smell him, feel him but he is there.....and choices are made.