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Fervent · 2025-11-17T06:43:24-0600

Larniavc said:
Isn’t that every American president ever? It’s always been a flashy smile competition. It’s all surface visuals. When was the last short ugly American President?

Good question...Taft?

Larniavc said:
That’s why America is in its current state. It elects hi riz Presidents.

That and the fact that everyone believes congress sucks, but keep sending the same people back year after year because they don't think its their guys doing it.

It's like grocery stores where 5 companies are responsible for like 90% of the available food...the illusion of choice.

wing2000 · 2025-11-17T06:42:29-0600

In a sharp reversal, President Donald Trump said late Sunday that House Republicans should support a measure that would require the Justice Department to release the information it has related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — after key lawmakers said support was building ahead of a closely watched vote.

It's refreshing to see Republicans finally exercise their Constitutional power to counter the Executive Branch. It may be a first under the Trump era.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/11/16/house-epstein-discharge-petition-trump/

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.

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?

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.

Job 33:6 · 2025-11-17T06:34:11-0600

Always in His Presence said:
I didn't say he coined the name only that he distanced himself because not one of his promises about the ACA came true

You can keep you plan - wrong

You can keep your doctor - Wrong

Health insurance cost will go down - Wrong

Here is the truth:

Premiums have increased by 80%.

From 2010 to 2023, the average premium for family coverage increased 80%, from just over $13,000 to nearly $24,000.

Total healthcare costs for a family of four now exceed $30,000 per year—increasing from $18,000 per year when Obamacare was passed.

Deductibles have increased over 50% since Obamacare was implemented in 2013.

Remember this beauty?

Boston on October 30, 2013, President Obama promoted the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and emphasized its affordability. He stated that “for many Americans, health insurance will cost less than the cost of your cell phone bill or cable bill.”

The ACA has decreased costs for million of Americans. The job is simply incomplete.

Universal healthcare is the best system because it ensures that everyone, regardless of income, job status, or health history, can access essential medical care without facing financial ruin, leading to earlier treatment, fewer preventable deaths, and a healthier overall population. Countries with universal systems consistently achieve longer life expectancy, lower infant mortality, and lower per-capita costs than nations without it, because universal coverage emphasizes preventive care, cost control, and streamlined administration instead of expensive emergency-only treatment. It also strengthens the workforce and economy by keeping people healthier, reducing medical bankruptcy, and giving employers relief from rising insurance burdens. In short, universal healthcare delivers better health outcomes, more fairness, and greater economic efficiency than systems that tie care to ability to pay.

Every major country that uses universal healthcare, France, Germany, Canada, Japan etc. All receive healthcare at a fraction of the cost that we do, and they all have better health outcomes and in most, if not all cases, longer average lifespans.

Country - per capita healthcare cost, and whether or not they use universal healthcare:

United States~ $14,880 per person
No — the U.S. does not have universal health care coverage

Germany~ $8,000
Yes — universal, multi-payer system with statutory insurance.

Switzerland~ $8,000
Yes — mandatory private insurance for all residents.

Norway~ $9,300–10,000
Yes — tax-funded universal coverage.

France~ $6,900
Yes — universal health insurance plus complementary private insurance.

Canada~ $6,800–6,900
Yes — government-funded universal coverage for medically necessary services.

Australia~ $6,800 (2022)
Yes — Medicare system provides universal access.

United Kingdom~ $5,000–5,500 (2022) (OECD mid‑range)
Yes — National Health Service (NHS) provides universal care.

Japan~ $5,400–5,500 (2022)
Yes — universal coverage via mandatory statutory insurance.

Netherlands~ $7,300 (2022)
Yes — universal system, mostly via regulated private insurance.

Collectively it's much cheaper to have taxes fund a streamlined and efficient universal option, over us paying directly into expensive and disjointed private health insurers.

Desk trauma · 2025-11-17T06:28:08-0600

jonojim1337 said:
Right keep stealing from Caesar.

Well that’s clear as mud.

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?

Job 33:6 · 2025-11-17T06:14:58-0600

FAITH-IN-HIM said:
I used per capita math to simplify a complex issue, but I agree it doesn't capture the complexity of universal health care.

Americans would pay more taxes to fund healthcare under either a progressive or flat system. My current yearly insurance premium is about $6,000, but with universal healthcare, my taxes would likely increase, while families earning $28,000 may pay less due to lower tax brackets. I am willing to pay higher taxes to support lower-income families, though everyone would still contribute through taxation. Ultimately, taxes would rise for all income levels.

I'm not opposed to it. If all Americans agree to higher taxes, it's feasible. However, universal healthcare supporters often claim that only the top 1% or high earners will pay more, and eliminating insurance companies will save money. These points are myths, not realities.

All Americans must pay higher taxes to fund universal health care. Senator Sanders and supporters of universal health care do not typically acknowledge this point. They often repeat the statement that the top 1% will be responsible for funding it.

Every major country that uses universal healthcare, France, Germany, Canada, Japan etc. All receive healthcare at a fraction of the cost that we do, and they all have better health outcomes and in most, if not all cases, longer average lifespans. So why do you believe that if the US had universal healthcare, that it would be more expensive than things are now?

Country - per capita healthcare cost, and whether or not they use universal healthcare:

United States~ $14,880 per person
No — the U.S. does not have universal health care coverage

Germany~ $8,000
Yes — universal, multi-payer system with statutory insurance.

Switzerland~ $8,000
Yes — mandatory private insurance for all residents.

Norway~ $9,300–10,000
Yes — tax-funded universal coverage.

France~ $6,900
Yes — universal health insurance plus complementary private insurance.

Canada~ $6,800–6,900
Yes — government-funded universal coverage for medically necessary services.

Australia~ $6,800 (2022)
Yes — Medicare system provides universal access.

United Kingdom~ $5,000–5,500 (2022) (OECD mid‑range)
Yes — National Health Service (NHS) provides universal care.

Japan~ $5,400–5,500 (2022)
Yes — universal coverage via mandatory statutory insurance.

Netherlands~ $7,300 (2022)
Yes — universal system, mostly via regulated private insurance.

And while it may be true that taxes would need to increase, the counter point would be that you wouldn't need 500-1000 dollar premiums hitting your bank account every month, and deductibles that bankrupt Americans. In contrast, European countries with universal healthcare generally don't have premiums or deductibles at all. Or even co-pays.

Collectively it's much cheaper to have taxes fund a streamlined and efficient universal option, over us paying directly into expensive and disjointed private health insurers.

Yusuphhai · 2025-11-17T06:12:52-0600

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

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 .

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."

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.

stevevw · 2025-11-17T05:43:49-0600

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

View attachment 373263

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

Tom D · 2025-11-17T05:36:29-0600

Night adventure sounds absurd

RLOS

Vanellus · 2025-11-17T05:27:08-0600

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/tr...nds-new-york-city-if-mamdani-wins-2025-11-03/

WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for mayor of New York City on Monday and threatened to hold back federal funds to the city if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins the mayoral election on Tuesday.

Maybe Trump will have second thoughts but who knows?

BelieveItOarKnot · 2025-11-17T05:18:51-0600

contratodo said:
(The wicked) shall be ashes under your feet in the day that I do this says the Lord. Malachi 4:3-4

Connect dot:

Romans 16:20
And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

contratodo said:
If any man will hurt them a fire proceeds out of their mouth... and if any man will hurt them they must in this manner be killed. Revelation 11:15

The beast and false prophet will hurt them and therefore must be killed by the fire that comes out of their mouth. In this we can see the creation of the lake of fire, it is first kindled by the two prophets, then by the Lord when He returns, He also spews fire from His mouth Revelation 19:21, and then the final fire from the Father Revelation 20:9 destroys the whole world, 2 Peter 3:8-12 Rev 21:1 this world becomes hell, the lake of fire, just as the was said in psalms 9:17.

A little physically sensational, and perhaps NOT as it will go that way, but maybe not so much when we get the other parties on the table for viewing:

Rev. 16:
13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.
14 For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

FWIW, the "world" that will be destroyed is THEIR WORLD and THEIR CITY, Mystery Babylon.

It exists, in ways that we can only perceive, but not see.

Yet their current control is upon ALL who reside in this wicked age of THEIRS.

Their DAY will end at some point. And we will REJOICE for it.

Isaiah 14:7
The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing.

Zech 2
10 Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the Lord.
11 And many nations shall be joined to the Lord in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the Lord of hosts hath sent me unto thee.
12 And the Lord shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again.
13 Be silent, O all flesh, before the Lord: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation.

No man shall lift his head on that DAY. Guilt has been determined upon ALL.

Romans 3:19
Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.

But you see, this is actually GOOD NEWS, because it's the TRUTH

Whether we accept it or not, the determination has already been made, like a roasted apple in the cooked pigs mouth

johnnypapa · 2025-11-17T05:16:20-0600

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

RainySunflower · 2025-11-17T05:14:02-0600

No you don't.

After seeing current status of Israel, I doubt this war will last next ~ 120 years.

That 7 year peace agreement from Daniel is going to be sign very very soon - and that means we are out of this planet. ^^

So : agree to dissagree. ^^

.

BelieveItOarKnot · 2025-11-17T04:59:18-0600

eleos1954 said:
2 Thessalonians 2:8

8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

I think we can be reasonably assured that Jesus wasn't and isn't a SUNSPOT, don't you?

BelieveItOarKnot · 2025-11-17T04:53:37-0600

JulieB67 said:
I will state I don't believe there's any evidence to support Universalism -just the opposite.

And for the record, almost every believer DOES believe that the devil and his messengers are "universally" across the board, sent to hell.

Universalism doesn't have a pat brand as you infer.

People, universally die, other than those at the end of this wicked age, in the transformation/restoration period.

BelieveItOarKnot · 2025-11-17T04:47:33-0600

Maria Billingsley said:
Thanks for sharing but I do not hold to all the teachings from Augustine or Calvin.

Nor do I, but thanks for the deflection

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