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I was wondering about him too.

When we have and epiphany, what does it feel like? To me it feels like things just falling into place effortlessly. Its like when you complete a puzzle with the last piece and can finally see the whole picture. We didn't make the picture it was already there.

This aspect of Jesus' teachings I believe has more to do with duality between the spiritual and the physical. Aspects of the spiritual God has established for his good pleasure to be contrary to the fallen world. Or is that the way it has always been in heaven and things on earth are just...

Years ago I wanted to impose the statement of faith on all members, effectively barring anyone who did not agree with it. Thank God for Hammerstone's wisdom, that I didn't get my way. The only beliefs I ban people for are ones that are clearly blasphemous. Like one Guru who claimed to be...

I should clarify that I don't mean to mimic bad attitudes. That is never appropriate.

The problem I see is people who don't even try to be trolls, but are just arrogant. But no worries, these people usually will get agressive against those opposing them and brake the rules.

I believe in responding in kind to the spirit in which a question was asked. It quickly becomes clear when someone is open to actual discussion regarding their beliefs. When they show no interest I have no interest either. I wouldn't respond if they wouldn't continue to stand day after day on...

I have heard that Jesus' teaching style was/is similar to the style of his day. Use of parables was common, as it was important for people to come to an understanding themselves. I for one love this style, as I believe it more effective. When we spoon feed to people what they should think...

The poor in spirit have the perspective of a beggar, as they realize they need to be given everything to live. This is opposed to someone who is wealthy, who thinks they need nothing.

Indeed, high mindedness sounds like sodom's sin as described. Behold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy. And they were haughty, and committed...

Why trust this story about Cain over the Bible?

Firedawg does not appear to be Alert, the only thing he has done is agree with him.

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I was convicted of my sins by the Holy Spirit, I felt guilty.

Why not send him a pm and see if he would join in on the discussion.

It makes no sense that a spirit would be affected by the cold. More likely it is biological.

Even so how many serve God because it makes them happy to do so? Or because they want to be blessed? How is that not selfish? How many truely give expecting nothing in return, even from God?

I'm glad you recovered. Yes, I believe God was watching out for you even then.

I am not the only one affected, many here are suffering. My brother in law has kidney stones and is having surgery to remove them. My cousin has recovered from her heart attack. My cousin's husband is going for a second opinion. After the first doctor said it isn't cancer, but didn't have a...

One thing Christianity lacks that other religions have is a way to coerce people to obey its statutes. When we add that mechanism through legalism, we take glory away from the Son. Sure the law is still there, but it is fulfilled by Jesus through his blood. The blood payment for...