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There is.

King James Bible
O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: 1 Timothy 6:20.
But the word translated "science" in the KJV is the Greek word "gnosis," which means "knowledge." Indeed, in 28 of the 29 times it occurs, it is translated "knowledge" in the KJV. Gnosis does not refer to what we call science - Physics, biology, chemistry and so on.

Besides, the verse you quote does not say that all knowledge is wrong, just that some knowledge is false knowledge. Often the Greek word gnosis is used in a good way. For example, in Simeon' song:

“76 “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways, 77 To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins,” (Lu 1:76-77 NKJV)
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A healing poem

Based on 1 Corin 11

1 Corinthians 11:28-30 KJV
28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.
29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.
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Yes, but JW's still refuse blood transfusions.
Sorry but I think you must have misunderstood me. I know that Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions. All I was saying was that they do so, not because of a bible command, but because they misinterpret what the bible says about eating blood.
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The NEA is pushing far left teaching upon children

To appease an agenda.
Nah, it's based on evidence. As all scientific theories are.

How sad.

Godspeed
You have every right to be sad that your opinions and facts aren't consistent.

-- A2SG, and you're certainly not alone in that....
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The NEA is pushing far left teaching upon children

The US discussion about this is wild, one would come to believe that it is the rule not the exception with hormonal (both puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones) and/or surgical interventions. Where I live it is mainly therapy and providing a safe environment (some would probably characterize it as affirming). Puberty blockers are not routinely prescribed.
That honestly sounds like a healthier alternative to me.
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The NEA is pushing far left teaching upon children

Scientists disagree.



As I have pointed out a bunch of times already, minors aren't getting that kind of surgery, so you can stop being worried about it.

-- A2SG, fairness achieved.....
To appease an agenda.

How sad.

Godspeed
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Two National Guard soldiers shot in Washington DC

Yes. Do you disagree our own actions -actions by the president, in part caused this incident?
As I stated before, I’m not going to defend the president over all his actions. He has been wrong plenty of times before despite me voting for him.

But no. Trump did not cause this. No.
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The NEA is pushing far left teaching upon children

Saying gender is identity is an ideology not based on science.
Scientists disagree.


It’s based on a theory if anything. If adults feel that way, good for them, I don’t care.

And as I said, just leave minors alone. They aren’t mature enough.

Adults can make their own decisions.

Is that not fair?
As I have pointed out a bunch of times already, minors aren't getting that kind of surgery, so you can stop being worried about it.

-- A2SG, fairness achieved.....
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The Mamdani Model: More Socialist Mayors to ComeBeware! The DSA will attempt to repeat Mamdani’s success in other Democrat strongholds.

If nobody can see and feel the things about Islam that I do, then all I can say is that maybe I have inherited some epigenetic effects from an ancestor who saw Islam *exactly* the same way I do, and so my DNA is pushing me into protection-mode, which was prepared for me, should the exact same neuronal firing sequence take place again.

I'm sure my ancestors fought beside the Habsburgs, during the battles of Kobolkut, as well as the Battle of Vienna, and I'm sure of it, because it's my ancestral homeland, and I exist - so I must come from the survivors of that.
Pray like your life depended on it. Pray for their conversion and salvation.

Blessings
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The Mamdani Model: More Socialist Mayors to ComeBeware! The DSA will attempt to repeat Mamdani’s success in other Democrat strongholds.

I dunno - I'd characterize some of the claims made about Islam in this thread as "irrational fear".

If nobody can see and feel the things about Islam that I do, then all I can say is that maybe I have inherited some epigenetic effects from an ancestor who saw Islam *exactly* the same way I do, and so my DNA is pushing me into protection-mode, which was prepared for me, should the exact same neuronal firing sequence take place again.

I'm sure my ancestors fought beside the Habsburgs, during the Battle of Kobolkut, as well as the Battle of Vienna, and I'm sure of it, because it's my ancestral homeland, and I exist - so I must come from the survivors of that.
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The NEA is pushing far left teaching upon children

Opinions can be wrong sometimes, ya know. Gender isn't biology, it's identity.


As has been demonstrated, that isn't happening.

Granted, there have been a small handful of adolescents who have experience adverse outcomes, though most report favorable ones. But that only indicates that more information is needed, not less.

-- A2SG, more information is always better than less.....
Saying gender is identity is an ideology not based on science. It’s based on a theory if anything. If adults feel that way, good for them, I don’t care.

And as I said, just leave minors alone. They aren’t mature enough.

Adults can make their own decisions.

Is that not fair?
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How Can People Get Confused with Christianity and Nazism?

I've been thinking about the stark contrast between Christianity and Nazism, yet I've noticed that some people seem to conflate the two. One promotes love, forgiveness, and humility, while the other is rooted in hatred, domination, and prejudice.

Context: One prays, the other preys.

How is it possible for individuals to draw parallels between these two ideologies? Could it be due to historical misinterpretations, propaganda, or a misunderstanding of faith itself? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this confusing juxtaposition.

  • What examples can you share that highlight these misconceptions?
  • How can we better educate others on the true message of Christianity in light of such conflation?
  • What role do you think social media plays in perpetuating these misunderstandings?
Looking forward to a thoughtful discussion!
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