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Bradskii · May 2, 2024

Valletta said:
I've talked before about the Marxist and neo-Marxist movements of the hard left in the U.S. CRT is a spinoff of Marxism, replacing hatred of class (Critical Theory) with hatred of race(Critical Race Theory).

Blaming someone for supposed racist attitudes is racist?

I don't whether know you are just making this up or someone else did and and you're just regurgitating it.

RileyG · May 2, 2024

FreeinChrist said:
The thread is about the stock market and Truth Social.

Meh. We'll see. To be 100% honest, I'm no Trump supporter. The thread's title is rather misleading. IDK

RileyG · May 2, 2024

Theadorus said:
In the book of job there are mentions of behemoth and the great leviathan, so God did create the dinosaurs and giant sea creatures. But the book of Genesis makes it very clear that God created every living thing that has been on earth. People try to argue there was a time before Adam and Eve, but there is no biblical proof of it and they are using that theory to try to explain what happened to the dinosaurs and try to explain where demons came from. I personally believe we just hunted them away. Just like many of the animals that have become extinct, like wholly mammoths, dinosaur fell victim mankind.

As for the earth being 6000 years old, that is hard to say because there are estimates from people who have taken the ages and time-frames mention in the Bible and added them together to get an estimate of 6000 years. The bible does give good genealogical accounts of peoples ancestry and so that's how they came to their answer. The bible mentions the ancestry from Adam to Jesus in great detail, and then we just add the 2024 from there.

Yes....but were those creatures Dinosaurs are we understand them?

RileyG · May 2, 2024

Diamond7 said:
I have someone telling me that the earth is only 6,000 years old. Now I understand that a little bit but I wonder where the dinosaurs came from? I know there is a YEC who calls himself Dr Dino but I can not research why he uses this name because his videos have been removed.

I see you are Methodist. The UMC is rather liberal and no mainline Protestant Church teaches the earth is only 6,000 year old. Ask your own pastor, read, and do your own research.

Blessings

FreeinChrist · May 2, 2024

RileyG said:
There will be a day of reckoning for Biden from God himself. You cannot mock and destroy God’s creation and expect no consequences. It’s a matter of time.

The thread is about the stock market and Truth Social.

Gene2memE · May 2, 2024

History is indeed repeating itself.

Russia is invading its neighbours and getting the absolute stuffing knocked out of it. Just ask the Finns, or the Afghans, or the Chechens.

Mark Quayle · May 2, 2024

d taylor said:
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Why, if the earth is a sphere why did the earth not appear spherical

The picture was two-dimensional.

Gene2memE · May 2, 2024

Antarctic webcams, for those interested:

Australian bases
Casey Station: Casey research station Antarctica webcam – Australian Antarctic Program
Davis Station: Davis research station Antarctica webcam – Australian Antarctic Program
Mawson Station: Mawson research station Antarctica webcam – Australian Antarctic Program

US bases
McMurdo Station: The USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - McMurdo Station Webcams
Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station: The USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - South Pole Station Webcams
Palmer Station: The USAP Portal: Science and Support in Antarctica - Palmer Station Webcams

New Zealand
Scott base: Webcams & Weather

Bradskii · May 2, 2024

2PhiloVoid said:
These words don't actually clearly identify and measure ALL specific causative agents that are present within a phenomena.

Many are unknown. But if it's a deterministic universe then they must exist. That's the very definition of deterministic. Everything is caused by previous events. There's no need for any other term when the one encompasses everything we need.

2PhiloVoid said:
They may be present, but simply citing this as true isn't also to say that we've actually captured the whole of a circumstance, phenomena or its causation(s) and effects. Using the word "determines" too easily obfuscates the difference between the various influences that are at work upon us.

It covers all influences. You are of course free to give any examples of something that happens without a cause.

2PhiloVoid said:
It's also seems to undercut the actualization of 2nd order thinking. It's almost like implying that we can never, ever be aware of influences upon us and act against them. Just because I have a strong taste, even an addictive taste, for a chocolate chip cookie doesn't mean I'll always decide to grab a chocolate chip cookie for munchie time.

It doesn't matter how many orders of thinking you go through. You end up doing what you want to for the reasons you want to do it. I don't want to go to the gym - I'd rather go to the pub. But my long term desires override my short term ones.

2PhiloVoid said:
No, I think we need better, more precise and specific words than determine or free-will since neither of these words have exacting referents and are used as easy go-to blanket words. I need to see Sapolsky's epistemology in order to calm my knee-jerk reaction to his superlative stance on determinism.

Those terms are used because they exactly define what's being discussed. Redefine them and we wont be talking about the same thing.

d taylor · May 2, 2024

Mark Quayle said:
I saw a picture of the earth. It appeared circular.

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Why, if the earth is a sphere why did the earth not appear spherical

Diamond7 · May 2, 2024

christiansoccerplayer said:
Why do some married people tell singles "don't ever get married"?

Single people want to be married and married people want to be single. The grass is always greener on the other side. Paul and Jesus both tell us we are better off to be single. God said to be fruitful, multiply and fill the earth. I am not even sure what a marriage relationship is but if you are not happy to be single you will not be happy to be married. At times it is easier to be room mates, or brother and sister or just friends. Of course that depends on how well brothers and sisters get along.

Diamond7 · May 2, 2024

Michie said:
To display his covenant keeping love between Christ and the church,

Marriage helps us understand the relationship we are to have with Jesus. The husband is to sacrifice himself for the wife, the same as Jesus sacrificed Himself for the Church, His bride.

Arcangl86 · May 2, 2024

IceJad said:
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Humza Yousaf tearfully resigns, throwing SNP’s future into disarray

First Minister’s departure opens up competition for top spot as Kate Forbes considers another leadership bid

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Well didn't last long did he? Who would have thought that policing people for their personal believes don't sit well with the PEOPLE. *Shock Pikachu face*.

The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021, which is what I assume you mean by thought crime law, passed in 2021. Not only was that well before he became First Minister, it passed by a pretty wide margin, with pretty much every vote against it coming from the Tories. That act had nothing to do with his resignation. It was a vote of confidence brought on by his terminating an alliance with the Greens, who all supported the Hate Crime and Public Order Act 2021.

IceJad said:
Yet he was so adamant about it too. Every report will be investigated he insisted.

How dare he insist that a law be enforced! The gall!

IceJad said:
While the nation is gripping with more pressing matters. He pressed on matters which have no grip. A clear case where ideology blinds you to the reality around you.

Such as your insistence that an act that he sponsored before becoming First Minister is the reason he resigned?

IceJad said:
In fact he was not even voted in by the Scottish people. Just by his party.

Actually not true. He was voted in by the Scottish Parliment. Granted he was selected as First Minister because of his position as leader of the SNP, but the SNP doesn't have enough votes to select him for that role without at least one other party in the SP.

IceJad said:
Can one say he truly represented Scottish people?

In that he was selected the same way any First Minister is, yes.

Mark Quayle · May 2, 2024

sparow said:
Time is always a measurement. In the kingdom of God, where blood and flesh cannot go, what is measured may be different and the units of measurement may be different, but the new earth where the kingdom of God will be will still comply with the laws of physics, with mass, the daily rotation and seven-day week.

I wouldn't be so sure. Must God comply with the laws of physics? Is he subject to them, or are they subject to him?

Mark Quayle · May 2, 2024

d taylor said:
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As an artist who has drawn 100's+ of circles, explain how a circle can depict a sphere. The verse states a circle, all that can be depicted by a circle is a circle.

I saw a picture of the earth. It appeared circular.

Mark Quayle · May 2, 2024

Water and Fire said:
Yeah, I had a quick look.

What I was getting at, is that someone cannot believe in Christ unless it is given to them to believe, so why would the burn in hell for it?

They burn in hell for disobedience, rebellion. It is who they are, what they are, and what they do.

We would all do the same, but for God being merciful to whom he will show mercy.

sparow · May 2, 2024

Bob S said:
i could have used "I' but that would sound possessive and you would still comment negatively. Even Martin Luther didn't understand James. James was referring to good deeds not the works of the old covenant expired covenant given only to Israel.

Outside what covenant? Mankind is under the new and better covenant of Grace. The old covenant of works of that covenant have been abrogated. Read the writings of Paul. Gentiles were never under the dictates of the old covenant laws. What makes you believe we now are?

There are two WE, there is WE who keep the commandments of God and have faith based on Jesus's teaching, and who will receive the seal of God, the Law written on our mind (to be raised perfect on the last day), as per the new or renewed covenant. Then there is the WE who do not keep the commandments, who use Jesus's name to hide their repose, but wear their own garments and eat their own food (which is what they call the new covenant), which is their endless list of excuses for not keeping the commandments. Theirs will be the mark of the beast, unless they repent, time is running out, Armageddon could start any day.

I am very sure Luther was not referring to the works of the old covenant, that was never a problem in the Catholic Church; I do not know what the Catholic Church called good works, only that the Pope is in place of Christ. James would have included good deeds as a subset of the works he referred to; there is no list of what works are required, there is only all of the OT, the NT is the fulfilment, further revelation of the old covenant (The covenant of God is neither old or young, but is ageless, it has eternal life, it defines God) and the covenant, old/new/renewed, will not be fully fulfilled until after Jesus returns.

I don't think Paul supports your view, even if he did, Jesus is my teacher, in both OT and NT, He does not deceive the very elect.

RileyG · May 2, 2024

There will be a day of reckoning for Biden from God himself. You cannot mock and destroy God’s creation and expect no consequences. It’s a matter of time.

Edit: wrong thread, apologies

Christsfreeservant · May 2, 2024

Looking at his disciples, he said:

“Blessed are you who are poor,

for yours is the kingdom of God.

Blessed are you who hunger now,

for you will be satisfied.

Blessed are you who weep now,

for you will laugh.

Blessed are you when people hate you,

when they exclude you and insult you

and reject your name as evil,

because of the Son of Man.

“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.

“But woe to you who are rich,

for you have already received your comfort.

Woe to you who are well fed now,

for you will go hungry.

Woe to you who laugh now,

for you will mourn and weep.

Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you,

for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.

“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. (Luke 6:20-28 NIV).

Job had just lost pretty much everything, his possessions, his livelihood, his servants and his children. His first response was to grieve this loss and to call on God and to worship the Lord. Then, and then only was he able to take this attitude:

“The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” (see Job 1:1-22)

Paul, to keep him from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations God had given to him, was given a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass him. This, he said, was “to keep me from becoming conceited.”

Then, he said, “Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” (see 2 Corinthians 12:7-10)

And, then only was Paul able to state that he delighted (took pleasure in or was content in) insults, persecutions and difficulties.

So, it isn’t that we must immediately respond to our trials with “Yay!” “Yippee!” We may have to grieve them first, call on God, and/or plead for deliverance from them. But, then we must resolve to accept the sovereignty of God over our lives, and that God works all things for good for those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

Leap for Joy

An Original Work / August 2, 2011
Based off of Luke 6:20-36

Leap for joy in that day.
Great is your reward in heaven.
Blessed are you who are poor;
Blessed are you who hunger now.
You will be satisfied and
You will laugh if you weep now.
Blessed are you when men hate you
And exclude you because of Christ.

Leap for joy in that day.
Love your enemies who hate you.
Do them good; say kind things;
Pray for those who treat you wrong.
If you love those who love you
What reward is there for you?
Love your enemies and your
Reward will be great in heaven.

Leap for joy in that day.
You will be sons of the Most High.
Be ye kind; merciful
To the ungrateful always.
If you love those who love you
What reward is there for you?
Do to others as you would have
Them do to you every day.

Leap for joy in that day.
Great is your reward in heaven.
Blessed are you who are poor;
Blessed are you who hunger now.
You will be satisfied and
You will laugh if you weep now.
Blessed are you when men hate you
And exclude you because of Christ.

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Diamond7 · May 2, 2024

Tigger45 said:
Thanks for asking. This was just the initial Appling for the position at a very large corporation and.the hiring process is very slow and drawn out.

I must not have worked for a big corp because they just want to know if I can do the job or not. If I can they hire me, if I can not they don't.

Mark Quayle · May 2, 2024

Grip Docility said:
Let's open small... (I'm getting in character) ...

Mark, If you love Jesus, you will obey his commandments. Jesus only ratified the blood sacrifice and long winded aspect of the Law, by his Death. The Stone 10 are still in effect. I sure hope you know that your salvation hinges on them. You are saved only if you continue keeping them out of Love for Jesus, I mean.

Poorly stated, I think. My salvation hinges on God's choice. But true —if I don't keep his commandments I don't belong to him. But where are you going with this, in debating 'sinless doctrine' (post #3)?

RileyG · May 2, 2024

Slibhin said:
My apologies, I took you seriously. I won't make that mistake again.

Even Ben Shapiro, as an Orthodox Jew, was very much opposed to abortion.

I said nothing theologically wrong.

Furthermore, if you disagree with me that is fine. I 100% respect everyone’s right to have their own views. That’s your right. Agree to disagree and move on.