You have to look at the point of the piece. Just because there's something "evil" looking on it, means diddly squat. People depict a battle between good and evil all the time, should we get rid of those paintings too? I think people are being hyper sensitive and are ignorant to the point. It sounds like the message of the piece is biblical and uplifting, and can be used as a teachable moment, so I personally don't see anything wrong with it and spiritual warfare is my ministry.

BCP1928 said:

If you want something to make supper out of you never have to take more than a few steps from your door.

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We could have had taco trucks on every corner.

johansen said:

I'm actually surprised I didn't get totally banned for a mild but interesting argument with an old man on reddit who felt personally offended in a thread where I predicted that the ever increasing number of vaccines are going to cause significant unforeseen consequences on the order of 100 to 200 years from now.

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Vaccines don't change genomes. There is the issue of epigenetics, which can last for a generation or two, but don't persist long-term. So no.

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Not like that, they can't.

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If the US government can, and state governments can, why can't the city?

The right way to do it is to let free enterprise take over. I have been in the poorest neighborhoods of cities all over the world and while food is sometimes scarce or in limited variety there are never any food "deserts" where nobody is selling food at all. There's always a vegetable stand on the corner or a guy with a handcart, people sitting by a box of fruit. If you want something to make supper out of you never have to take more than a few steps from your door.

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There was no underlying crime that anyone was arrested or charged with, unlike Watergate which actually had a crime of burglary.

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For example, Trump's National Security Advisor was convicted of lying to the FBI about his meeting with Russian agents. Roger Stone was convicted on November 15, 2019, of seven felonies, including lying to Congress, witness tampering, and obstructing a congressional investigation related to Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.

No point in denying the facts.

Any willing to guess if Schumer will even run for re-election after so bad a loss?

CoreyD said:

Does that person fit Jesus' words at John 8:31, 32?

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Yes because that is a condensed answer.

CoreyD said:

That wasn't my question you know, and these minor details are not related to the point of my question.

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Then how bout expand on it and clarify instead of just making this statement? Because if I clearly misunderstood your question, it's not like I just didn't answer you. You may be tired by people giving you different answers but you could have explained your question. This is literally the entire point of following Christ because there is only 1 truth and when you get 50 other different answers, and you're relying on someone else giving you the information, that isn't going to guide you to the answer that's only going to increase confusion. In my personal opinion, you can disregard every single thing I say and everyone else. Ignore everyone and pray and ask God to guide you. Open up your bible and figure it out while you pretend to live on an island. I have seen God work time and time again this way. He shows up for people. It's a proven fact.

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How does one put God first. What sre the first, second, and third steps to putting God first?

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You're being pedantic. There is no first, second or 3rd step to putting God first, it literally just IS putting God first. Either he's first, or he isn't. If God said to you, "hey leave your job" do you tell him no because "what about my wife? I will stay for her", well that's not putting God first is it? It is a black or white scenario, either you put him first, or you don't.

CoreyD said:

God has not continued with all these. Hebrews 1:1, 2
Can you please give an example in the Bible where God leads/guides by other people... subsequent to the Messiah's arrival, that is?

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The Gift of prophecy is still around as there isn't a single verse that says it was done away with and Paul still lists it among the spiritual gifts. Prophecy isn't just fortelling the future, it is being a spokesperson for God. This is why in instruction to the church, Paul says if you Prophesy, do it one at a time (1 Corinthians 14:31) so that "everyone may be instructed and encouraged." The very last 2 prophets are the two witnesses in Revelation which is in the future.

CoreyD said:

Can you please give a scriptural reference or quotation, in support of this?
Not that I disagree, but if you are informing someone... especially an unbeliever, They may be tired of people's various opinions... you know what I mean?

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The armor of God that Paul explains in Ephesians 6. Since this was a metaphor to help people against spiritual warfare, it can absolutely be applied to testing the spirits since that in essence IS spiritual warfare. Explaining the entire metaphor and giving a breakdown of the armor of God is a whole lesson by itself and incorporates a lot, so I'm just going to leave my answer summed up to this.

CoreyD said:

How does he do that... Pour it into my head (see me as a skeptical person seeking answers to sincere questions. Consider that I an not interested in hearing opinions, because I'm tired of hearing this person say one thing; the other something else; a third, something different...)?

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The bible doesn't spell out how he does it, just that he does. I can give you my personal experience but if you aren't interested in hearing opinions, then it doesn't matter.

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I just want to be clear.
So, are you saying that no one has truth today?
There is no group that actually can say "we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God is beseeching through us. We implore on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God." 2 Corinthians 5:20. All are seeking truth, and cannot be considered the servant of the shepherd that has the responsibility to feed persons on earth? Matthew 24:14; Matthew 25:45

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No, I'm viewing this on a personal level. Either you want to view this as a whole, or view this on a personal level. The answer differs between the two. So you as a person, when God lead and directs you, you can get stuff wrong along the way because you can misunderstand what he's trying to teach you, you can misinterpret a scripture he shows you, you can come to the wrong conclusion that he's trying to teach you. But eventually, with God's correction and guidance, you can get to truth. That's what I mean.

CoreyD said:

Yes. How do they hear, listen, and follow?
Romans 10:13-15
13 For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
14 How can people have faith in the Lord and ask him to save them, if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear, unless someone tells them?
15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.

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By what I stated earlier : Thoughts/impressions/dreams/inspiration/ and other people.

Also consider that we have a lot of apostasy in the church due to the age that we live in. We cannot rely on someone to preach to us and tell us the truth when there is a massive apostasy problem. Christ warned that in the last days there would be a great falling away from truth, and that has 100% happened. So the answers I'm giving you circumvent that problem. We have but ONE teacher (Matthew 23:8) and you can put your entire faith and trust in that Teacher, Jesus to get you to know what he wants you to know. He is our high priest forever and it's the high priests duty to teach and guide. (Hebrews 4:14)

Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing​

October marked the 10th straight month of decline in the number of Canadian travellers to the US. Air travel from Canada to the US dropped nearly 24%, while car travel fell more than 30% when compared to the same period last year, according to data released this week by Canada's statistics office.

Overall, the US has seen a 3.2% drop in international spending in the country, driven primarily by fewer visitors from Canada, according to the US Travel Association, a nonprofit group representing the American travel industry.

Still, with Canadians choosing to travel closer to home, the country's own tourism industry has gotten a boost. Canada's tourism sector made a record-breaking C$59bn from May to August of 2025, up 6% from the same period last year, mostly because of people choosing to travel domestically, according to Destination Canada, a national tourism organisation.

Some of those choosing to stay home are Canadian snowbirds, retirees who travel south to states like Florida to find warmth in the winter months. A survey from the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada found these baby boomers were staying home more than other age groups, with only 10% planning US trips for this year, down 66% compared to last year.

Ms Gammon said some of her friends have even chosen to sell their winter homes in Florida because of the frosty relations and frustrations with the Trump administration.

Thanks for sharing! Wish I could attend a Maronite Mass one day! Unfortunately, the closest Maronite Catholic Church is about 9 hours away from me.

essentialsaltes said:

Presumably, she'll work with the city council to pass a law/regulation.

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Has she indicated such?

essentialsaltes said:

The city can regulate them, though.

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Not like that, they can't.

This honestly saddens me. Ugh

Glory to God!

Praying for an increase in holy vocations!

There are literally trillions of penny’s in circulation. They won’t be scarce for at least a few decades, unless I’m wrong.

Combining the information from Daniel 8: 13,14 and Daniel 12: 11,12 with some texts from the book of Revelation, and taking into account the phases of the Moon (see - April 2141 Moon Phases Calendar - MoonPhases.org ), the possible date and time of the Second Coming is - Thursday, June 22, 2141 AD, about 17 minutes before sunrise (considered the city of Jerusalem, Israel). It is understood that the shortened days (see Matthew 24: 22) for there to be survivors are the 3 summer months, because the day of "Yom Kippur" originally always fell on the day of the autumnal equinox (Saturday, September 23, 2141).

P.S. - So, sisters and brothers, Christians, take courage! After about 6030 weeks (until this date - June 22, 2141) - We will be resurrected!

Should we take Jesus words literally when he talks about eternal fire and The Cutting off of our hand? Mark 9:43

AI Overview
No, most theologians agree that Jesus' words about cutting off hands and feet were not meant to be taken literally. This is a case of hyperbole, or extreme exaggeration, intended to emphasize the seriousness of sin and the need to take drastic measures to avoid it.
The "eternal fire" is also interpreted metaphorically, not as literal fire that one could physically escape by self-mutilation.
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Isn't it possible from the other scriptures: the Wicked will vanish and not be found or forgotten or rot or will be taken away or destroyed?
Psalm 37:10-11, 37:20; Proverbs 10:7, 10:29

Lord have mercy!

Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen

Trump to ask DOJ to probe Jeffrey Epstein involvement with Clinton, JPMorgan, Summers​

President Donald Trump on Friday asked the Department of Justice to investigate relationships between notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and former President Bill Clinton, JPMorgan Chase, former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, billionaire tech investor Reid Hoffman, and others.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said later Friday that she had appointed Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, to lead the investigation.

Trump’s statement comes as he faces renewed pressure over his own past friendship with Epstein, who killed himself in August 2019 after being arrested on child sex trafficking charges.

Michie said:

I’m sure she has. Ignorant people looking at an historical piece of furniture and calling demonic is a terribly embarrassing witness imo.

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Agreed!

May God protect him and sustain him!

seeking.IAM said:

Such a stately building with average attendance of two dozen? Alleged assault in April. Police investigation in September? Diocese notified then? I have lots of questions. Oh my. Forgive me.

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Only two dozen? Wouldn’t they merge with another parish or is that unheard of?

Lord, have mercy on the persecuted Church!

Michie said:

Several liberal Protestant and Jewish denominations declared transgenderism "holy" this week in direct rebuke of a vote by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to bar transgender procedures in Catholic healthcare facilities.

"During a time when our country is placing their lives under increasingly serious threat, there is a disgraceful misconception that all people of faith do not affirm the full spectrum of gender — a great many of us do," read the Wednesday statement, which included signatures of leaders from The Episcopal Church, the Presbyterian Church (USA), the United Church of Christ (UCC), the Unitarian Universalist Association, the Union for Reform Judaism, an association of Quakers and others.

“Let it be known instead that our beloveds are created in the image of God — Holy and whole," the statement said of transgender-identifying individuals.

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Liberal Protestant churches proclaim 'holiness' of transgenderism, rebuke Catholic bishops

A group of liberal Protestant and Jewish denominations issued a statement Wednesday affirming transgenderism as holy in repudiation of the U S Conference of Catholic Bishops, which voted the same day

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If they’re holy and whole, mutilating their bodies would be sacrilegious. We are all broken, all need for repentance and the gospel! IMHO