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rjs330 · 2025-11-17T06:41:14-0600

Hentenza said:
Everyone in the US that is accused of a crime needs to go through the judicial system not just arbitrarily adjudicated guilty.

Thats not happening. Every illegal has a right to see an immigration court if they so desire. They are not arbitrarily adjudicated as guilty of violating immigration law.

Again, immigration law is handled differently than general criminal law. If prople dont want that to be the case then Congress has to pass different immigration laws. Becauae right now the Secretary of State can act and so can ICE and no arrest warrant is required.

Fervent · 2025-11-17T06:40:26-0600

Larniavc said:
In which western democracy has this happened?

Most are somewhere between stage 1 and stage 2. We already see blasphemy laws starting to be enforced in the UK covertly...won't be long until Islam has a privileged status there, and then they'll start pressing towards stage 3.

wing2000 · 2025-11-17T06:38:19-0600

Valletta said:
The truth is that tariffs have had a tremendously positive effect on the U.S. economy. As Trump stated long ago he would adjust the tariffs.

Example?

Valletta said:
Tariffs have been a legal tool for many presidents.

Broad tariffs have not been used by any President in the past 70 years.

Valletta said:
Many Democrats just didn't understand how beneficial tariffs could be to our country.

Do tell....how is a government imposed consumer tax beneficial to our country?

Fervent · 2025-11-17T06:38:12-0600

Bradskii said:
I'd rather have the vote in an imperfect system then not have the vote in another imperfect system which would also see everyone's lives dictated to by religious beliefs.

As long as the cage has a wheel and a water bottle, huh?

Bradskii said:
So that would be a secular system as opposed to a theocracy.

Yeah, still not seeing a reason to give blanket preference other than inherent suspicion of religion.

rjs330 · 2025-11-17T06:36:38-0600

Hentenza said:
Think about it for a minute. Whites commit 69% of all rapes and 74% of all sexual crimes. Should the police stop all whites for suspicion of rape or sexual crimes? Blacks commit 52% of all robberies should all blacks be stopped for suspicion of robbery?

I think we are talking apples and oranges here. LE KNOWS that illegals are typically in certain areas. This is evidenced by the fact that they have picked up hundreds of illegals in those areas just recently. Immigration law is different than other criminal laws enforced by states. We don't enforce Immigration law the same way as rape or robbery.

I think thats a large disconnect that people struggle with. Immigration law even has separate courts and judges. An illegal does not appear before a district criminal court judge like one would if they were bank robber.

So the rules are not exactly the same. It has been determined that ICE is allowed leeway when going after illegals.

Now that may change eventually, but right now we have judges over stepping their authority and making rulings on immigration when they have no authority to determine if someone is an illegal or not and subject to deportation. Only Immigration courts can make that determination. At least for now.

ICE has certainly made mistakes. They have done things in ways I don't personally approve of. I do not like some of their procedures at all. I would love to see it done differently while at the same time picking up as many illegals as possible.

We have cities and entire states acting as sanctuary places for illegals. Where on earth do you think illegals are going to go? ICE is going to ge where the illegals are. And quite frankly some if these issues are happening BECAUSE of sanctuary policies.

Strong in Him · 2025-11-17T06:36:34-0600

Apple Sky said:
Thanks for the English lesson again

Why don't you take any notice, then?

If you are convinced that what you are writing is the truth you should be making it as easy as possible for people to read, and understand, your posts.
That means, writing clearly, paying attention to spelling and grammar. Ok spelling may not be your strong point, but most computers have spell check. If you are writing and you see a red, wiggly line under a word, it means your spelling is wrong.
You should also be giving evidence.
As someone has said, evidence is not a YouTube video - anyone can put anything on YouTube.
Evidence is, for example, "water freezes at a certain temperature. To demonstrate this, get an ice cube tray, fill it with water and put it in the freezer. Observe a few hours later; is the water still liquid or has it frozen?"
There is no belief involved in the above scenario. The water either freezes, or it doesn't - you have either proved, or disproved, the statement that was made.

If Flat Earth is a fact, you ought to be able to give explanations and evidence. E.g. "The earth is flat. These are the observations, studies and tests that the scientists made, and did, which caused them to arrive at that conclusion."
You have never done that, and probably can't.
All you can do is to go onto YouTube or consult Messrs Odel, Dubay and Skiba who you hope will have arguments to back up your belief, or theory.

Fervent · 2025-11-17T06:35:57-0600

Servus said:
Before we continue let's establish where you're at with this, so I can understand what you're arguing in favor of.

Do you believe we should pray to Mary?

This appears a misunderstanding, people don't pray to Mary. They ask Mary to pray on their behalf.

Servus said:
That we need Mary to intercede to Jesus for us?

We need all the saints to intercede, living and reposed.

Servus said:
Do you believe we should kneel to statues of Mary?

I'm not sure this is an accurate representation either.

Servus said:
Do you believe Mary is the Queen of Heaven?

Queen-mother of God,

Servus said:
Do you believe Mary was without sin like Jesus?

I believe that the whole idea of sinful nature is misguided, so the immaculate nature of Mary is also

Servus said:
Do you believe Mary was a perpetual virgin?

I'm agnostic on the issue, certainly not convinced enough to argue about it

Servus said:
Do you believe Mary is the Ark of the Covenant?

I don't believe I've heard this one, but the comparison seems apt.

Servus said:
There's more, but let's start with those.

Also have you read the Anathemas of the Roman Catholic Church for not subscribing to all of it?

I don't concern myself with the anathemas of the Catholic church. I'm not a Catholic so I'm not concerned about my standing with them.

jonojim1337 · 2025-11-17T06:26:28-0600

Desk trauma said:
I’m sure that the channel you linked to was a lower key infowars knock off.

Right keep stealing from Caesar.

jonojim1337 · 2025-11-17T06:26:11-0600

partinobodycular said:
Don't forget that yours is too, and all your grumbling about Pharisees is gaining you nothing.

So why did Christ grumble about Pharisees.

Maria Billingsley · 2025-11-17T06:24:33-0600

ChubbyCherub said:
1 John 1:8-10
8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.

1 John 3:6-10
6 No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him. 7 Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. 8 The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. 9 No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God. 10 This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God’s child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister.

I read this last night after a weekend of heavy drinking and eating.

This is not a habitual thing for me. I have drank less than 10 times this year but I have been struggling with overeating due to heavy restriction of calories, since the beginning of this year, in an effort to lose weight.

I have lost about 50 pounds and am only 10 pounds away from goal weight. But, the stress of it all (turning away all social engagements, business engagements, family time etc) causes me to overeat when I start to eat any sugary foods and drinking magnifies the craves and reduces all inhibition and self-control.

So, to my way of thinking, I am not only drinking to excess but then engaging in gluttony, or self sabotage or, I don't really know 100% what the exact sin would be but the action of drinking too much and then overeating seems sinful. Also, I don't view these things as glorifying God or being a light to unbelievers (my family) so it would seem to me that I am indeed sinning.

In an effort to understand, I read the above verses last night.

With regards to 1 John 1:8-10, I believe I am a sinner, have confessed my sins, asked for forgiveness and accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and savior.

With regards to 1 John 3:6-10, sin is of the devil, and 'No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God. 10 This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are,'

Am I truly saved then if I continue to sin? Am I sinning? I have prayed and acknowledged that I'm not sure about either of these points but, really, I am sure I am saved because I have done what the Bible says saves us according to Romans 10:9-13:

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 11 As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”[e] 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”[f]

Any and all help is appreciated. On one hand, I feel broken hearted. I certainly do not want to be of the devil and I want to live my life for Christ and have assurance that I will be with Him when the time comes. On the other hand, I feel like I'm misunderstanding something and overreacting. On the other hand, I feel like I could want that to be the case because the consequences are devastating and I wouldn't know what the point of anything was anymore...

If you could help me, I would be forever grateful, thank you and God bless.

First, congratulations! It is not easy to lose weight and I commend you for your achievement. As for drinking and eating as sinful, please give yourself a break.... please. God knows your heart and knows how hard you have worked to live a healthier lifestyle that being said, He doesn't want you to dwell in self pity and isolation. This certainly does not glorify Him.
So what can you do? Ask Him to help you overcome temptations. This is why He gave us His Holy Spirit, to be our "Helper". Soon enough you will see a change from avoidance to engagement. I am certain your family and friends miss you and with the full Armour of God you will have that self- control you are seeking.
Be blessed.

P.S. This is not a salvation issue. So rest in that.

BNR32FAN · 2025-11-17T06:22:59-0600

Dan1988 said:
As I have already explained earlier, the early Church has nothing but confusion and strife to offer. We now have 2000 years of refinement behind us during which time the Church has got rid of all those Gnostic heresies, which you are desperately trying to resurrect.

Why would any reasonable person look to the ancient Gnostics for instruction, while todays Church possesses the whole counsel of God and the completed Canon of Scripture which none of the prophets or apostles had. We know more about God today, than all of the prophets and apostles combined. So you need to deal with the facts before you make silly claims which are based on nothing but your emotions and feelings.

Ok genius explain to everyone what Gnosticism is and how we even know anything about it. Where did you learn about Gnosticism?

Yusuphhai · 2025-11-17T06:12:52-0600

Can reading Messianic Hebrew prayer book (English, Latin alphabet Hebrew, Hebrew) be considered a bit know?

Dan1988 · 2025-11-17T06:12:29-0600

fhansen said:
I'm not making the foolish claim, but if one believes in predestination in the manner you seem to, that man has no say, no choice in his eternal destiny, then the only conclusion available is that God makes the choice for him. And Calvinism, from my understanding, makes that very claim, that God predestines the reprobate to hell="double predestination", as it's called.

And while the bible isn't crystal clear on this, it's pretty darn near to it. So, for those past 2000 years it's been well enough understood that God, Himself, is what makes heaven heavenly, and separation from Him is primarily what makes hell what it is: punishment. Even man's present misery is already attributed to the lack of union with God which will be totally overcome only when we meet Him "face to face" in the next life.

"He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed." 2 Thess 1:8-10

Matthew 25:31-46: The parable of the sheep and the goats, which results in the goats being sent into "eternal punishment" and the sheep into "eternal life".
Revelation 20:12-15: Describes the final judgment where the dead are judged and those not found in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire.
- Matthew 13:42 and 25:30: Speak of "weeping and gnashing of teeth".
- Mark 9:43-48: Refers to "unquenchable fire" and the "worm that does not die".
- Isaiah 66:24: Mentions the "worm" and the "fire" in a way that is used to describe the eternal nature of punishment.
- Luke 16:23-24: Describes Lazarus and the rich man in Hades, with the rich man crying out in "torment" and begging for water.
- Matthew 10:28: States that God can "destroy both soul and body in hell".

Postvieww · 2025-11-17T06:12:04-0600

Yarddog said:
That is incorrect. They are supported just as much as Capitalism.

Explain how that is the case especially communism.

Yarddog said:
That is also incorrect. There ate several Social Democracies which are quite successful. They people are really happy.

Then those who want that life style are free to move there.

Yarddog said:
America has had socialism, in some concept, since our foundation. The preamble's text fits comfortably in with Social Democracy.

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. What is currently being proposed in this country as democratic socialism or what ever variation of that is not compatible with the preamble as you claim. “the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity” is not in the future promoted by the likes of Bernie, Mamdani, Omar, Cortez and many others .

BNR32FAN · 2025-11-17T06:10:30-0600

Dan1988 said:
OK, ,so you believe Paul was including the reprobate in his letter to Timothy. Anyone with a second grade education knows that is nonsense

No Paul was including both Timothy and himself in that statement. If WE deny Him, He will deny US. The only reason you can’t accept what is ACTUALLY WRITTEN IN SCRIPTURE is because it contradicts your theology. And the worst thing about it is that you don’t care what the scriptures say.

Dan1988 · 2025-11-17T06:09:45-0600

fhansen said:
I'm not making the foolish claim, but if one believes in predestination in the manner you seem to, that man has no say, no choice in his eternal destiny, then the only conclusion available is that God makes the choice for him. And Calvinism, from my understanding, makes that very claim, that God predestines the reprobate to hell="double predestination", as it's called.

And while the bible isn't crystal clear on this, it's pretty darn near to it. So, for those past 2000 years it's been well enough understood that God, Himself, is what makes heaven heavenly, and separation from Him is primarily what makes hell what it is: punishment. Even man's present misery is already attributed to the lack of union with God which will be totally overcome only when we meet Him "face to face" in the next life.

"He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed." 2 Thess 1:8-10

The Bible Doctrine of election onto salvation, can't be twisted, to extract an opposite doctrine such as "the doctrine of predestination to hell" (as you are attempting to do). Nobody from the Reformed Church has ever made such a foolish claim.
John Calvin never made such a foolish claim, and neither did any of the Reformers, and neither does any Reformed Church teach such nonsense. This silly idea is born out of ignorance by those who are afraid of the truth of the gospel. They hold on to a false gospel, (which can't save anyone), while ignoring the truth of the gospel.

The fact that God chose to save some before He created the world and wrote their names in His book of life, doesn't mean that He created the rest for the purpose of tormenting then in hell fire for all eternity.
The unbelievers deserve nothing less than eternal torment in hell, even if you disagree with God and hate Him for it, that changes nothing. God still does exactly what He promised to do to them.

Matthew 25:46: "And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."
Revelation 14:11: "And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever, and they have no rest, day or night..."
2 Thessalonians 1:9: "...they will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord..."
Jude 7: Describes Sodom and Gomorrah as undergoing "the punishment of eternal fire".
Revelation 20:10: Describes the devil being tormented "day and night forever and
- Matthew 25:31-46: The parable of the sheep and the goats, which results in the goats being sent into "eternal punishment" and the sheep into "eternal life".
- Revelation 20:12-15: Describes the final judgment where the dead are judged and those not found in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire.
- There is no denying the reality of Eternal Conscious Torment of hell fire.

Maria Billingsley · 2025-11-17T06:07:18-0600

Guojing said:
So which of the 12 tribes do we belong to, if the promise to the 12 was correct in Matthew 19:28?

This tribe:
John 10:16
Jesus said, "And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one Shepherd."

BNR32FAN · 2025-11-17T06:07:05-0600

Dan1988 said:
As I have already explained earlier, the early Church has nothing but confusion and strife to offer. We now have 2000 years of refinement behind us during which time the Church has got rid of all those Gnostic heresies, which you are desperately trying to resurrect.

Why would any reasonable person look to the ancient Gnostics for instruction, while todays Church possesses the whole counsel of God and the completed Canon of Scripture which none of the prophets or apostles had. We know more about God today, than all of the prophets and apostles combined. So you need to deal with the facts before you make silly claims which are based on nothing but your emotions and feelings.

You don’t even know what Gnosticism is. You’ve already demonstrated that with your ridiculous statement that free will is a gnostic teaching.

Normandt · 2025-11-17T05:55:51-0600

Homily Tuesday, November 18 2025

33rd OT

2M 6:18-31

"I’m suffering it with joy in my soul because of my devotion to the Lord."

Let us live each day in joy. This is a good practice for the more difficult, painful moments.

Lk 19:1-10

Jesus says: "Zacchaeus, come down quickly; for today I must stay at your house."

Let us replace Zacchaeus's name with our own:

"(Name), come down quickly; today I must stay at your house."

Jesus is really saying: (Name), come down quickly within yourself, in peace and joy; I am in your house, in your heart.

With this joy and peace, my Love will touch the hearts of those around you.

Biblical texts: NAB-RE

Normand Thomas.

Normandt · 2025-11-17T05:55:17-0600

Homily Monday, November 17 2025

33rd OT

1 M 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-64

"In those days there appeared in Israel transgressors of the law who seduced many, saying: “Let us go and make a covenant with the Gentiles all around us.'"

Oh, to stray from the Love of God leads to evil.

Letting oneself be Loved by God distances oneself from evil.

Lk 18:35-43

"He follows Jesus, giving glory to God."

The man who has regained his sight and of whom Jesus says, "Your faith has saved you," discovers the joy and peace of God within himself.

By remaining with the Lord, in His Love, he can give glory to God throughout his existence.

Biblical texts: NAB-RE

Normand Thomas.

Normandt · 2025-11-17T05:55:02-0600

Normandt said:
Homily Monday, November 17 2025

33rd OT

1 M 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-64

"In those days there appeared in Israel transgressors of the law who seduced many, saying: “Let us go and make a covenant with the Gentiles all around us.'"

Oh, to stray from the Love of God leads to evil.

Letting oneself be Loved by God distances oneself from evil.

Lk 18:35-43

"He follows Jesus, giving glory to God."

The man who has regained his sight and of whom Jesus says, "Your faith has saved you," discovers the joy and peace of God within himself.

By remaining with the Lord, in His Love, he can give glory to God throughout his existence.

Biblical texts: NAB-RE

Normand Thomas.

The Barbarian · 2025-11-17T05:54:24-0600

rjs330 said:
I mean seriously. I mean what are you going to do when you find out foreign dignitaries were involved?

Lost his commission, titles, and property. In the UK, the government isn't covering up for highly placed pedophiles.

The Barbarian · 2025-11-17T05:52:51-0600

The fact that Trump was caught creeping into the dressing room of under-aged females (he even privately bragged about it) does indicate that he was interested. So motive plus opportunity...

rjs330 said:
Trying to sow chaos again.

Once one gets caught at something like that, people always suspect the same person. It's not just creeping into girls' dressing rooms. A court found that he had sexually assaulted a woman. Why do you think Americans suspect that he's guilty?

Nearly half of Americans believe Trump was ‘involved with Epstein’s crimes’, new poll finds

Trump’s overall job approval as president sits at 40 percent, the poll found

Trump has been embroiled in ongoing controversy over his handling of files related to Epstein. Initially, the White House ordered a review of the case and said it would publish names and evidence about Epstein's associates. However, a July memo by the FBI and Justice Department said there was no Epstein "client list" and that no further charges would be brought. The announcement triggered a backlash among those who called for more transparency about the case.

rjs330 said:
Even Biden didn't find anything. And he had it for four years.

What makes you think he was looking? Not every politician is crooked enough to weaponize the Justice Department. Biden had the Trump pandemic and an economic disaster to deal with when he took office.

Normandt · 2025-11-17T05:51:49-0600

Homily Monday, November 17 2025

33rd OT

1 M 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-64

"In those days there appeared in Israel transgressors of the law who seduced many, saying: “Let us go and make a covenant with the Gentiles all around us.'"

Oh, to stray from the Love of God leads to evil.

Letting oneself be Loved by God distances oneself from evil.

Lk 18:35-43

"He follows Jesus, giving glory to God."

The man who has regained his sight and of whom Jesus says, "Your faith has saved you," discovers the joy and peace of God within himself.

By remaining with the Lord, in His Love, he can give glory to God throughout his existence.

Biblical texts: NAB-RE

Normand Thomas.

stevevw · 2025-11-17T05:43:49-0600

sjastro said:
Predynastic Egyptian bikes might have been built with precision but had a durability issue.

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Not Chris Kings bikes. They are built to last like the vases lol.

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