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Michie · May 31, 2024

An adult who helps an underage girl get a surgical or chemical abortion in Tennessee will be liable to criminal prosecution and a civil lawsuit for wrongful death starting July 1 if a new law enacted this week takes effect.

The new Class C felony, called “abortion trafficking of a minor,” applies to an adult who “recruits, harbors, or transports” a pregnant girl 17 or younger within the state for the purpose of procuring an abortion. It does not apply to the parents or legal guardian of the underage girl.

A Class C felony in Tennessee carries a prison sentence of between three and 15 years and may carry a fine of up to $10,000.

Abortion is already illegal in Tennessee except to preserve the life of the mother or “prevent serious risk of substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function of the pregnant woman,” according to a statute enacted in April 2023. Tennessee is one of 14 states that have enacted a near-total ban on abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022 and returned abortion law to legislatures and state referendums.

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Tennessee bans ‘abortion trafficking’ of underage girls

The new Class C felony, called “abortion trafficking of a minor,” applies to an adult who “recruits, harbors, or transports” a pregnant girl 17 or younger.

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Michie · May 31, 2024

Church officials strongly condemned a recent attack on Christians in Sargodha, Pakistan, and expressed disappointment over the level of intolerance in Pakistani society.

On May 25, a violent mob attacked the homes of two Christian families in Mujahid Colony, Sargodha City, about 150 miles south of Islamabad, in Punjab province of Pakistan. The mob burned and vandalized the Christian houses and their shoe factory after Nazir Masih, a Catholic, was accused of blasphemy for allegedly desecrating pages of the Holy Quran.

Masih, 76, spent a couple of years in Saudia Arabia. After his return, he set up a shoe factory and had a successful business.

Tahir Naveed Chaudhry Advocate, a Catholic political leader from Sargodha, told CNA that around 6 a.m. on Saturday morning Ayub Gondal, one of Masih’s Muslim neighbors, accused Masih of committing blasphemy by allegedly desecrating the Quranic pages and throwing them on the road in front of the factory.

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Church responds to mob attack on Christians in Pakistan

After the recent attack on Christians in Sargodha, Church officials strongly condemned the incident.

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Stephen Andrew · May 31, 2024

Peace to all,

3. The only solution is that God is going to raise Abraham in the future and is calling those things that are not - as though they were

Thanks Toni, and your wording helps the world say it "Better." The words you have selected help in the union of the Faith in the world today. The universal truth is what unites all as one in being with God through the spirit in the soul of all beings.

To me, the universal spirit truth makes life on earth more abundant and keeps Heaven immortal.

I like the wording and have corrected it, thank you so much.

To me the storms and the seas are used to see the beginning, where Adam and Eve created love through the Power of "Spirit" will of the Father, God. Calming the storms and the seas is the fulfillment of Love by the Christ, glorifing mortal and failed flesh and transfiguring the Body by the power ot the eternal spirit that manifests immortality becoming united in Body of God.

Thanks for reading, I have always tried to explain the Transformation in logic in respect to the logic of the change in the Body from Mortal corrupt to immortality, incorruption and glorification as transfigured eternally divine.

We know Jesus soul was of the Divine and he was born of the Virgin Mary, for incorruption of the soul of the being into the Body of Christ. The Baptism of John allows the passing away of the old Body to receive the New Body of incorruptible and immortal and glorified and transfigured Body into the image of God. I am trying to provide to logic that co insides with the Word of the Faith of Christ, the redeemer.

The logic is we are born into corruption and sin and become immortal and incorruptible through the Body of Christ from Mary, the mother of Jesus, and we become glorified and transfigured into the image of the Father, God, all through the power of the Divine Spirit in the Soul of the Being in the Divine Body.

Some refer to the divine spirit as the Holy Ghost. All Abrahamic religions, Jews, Muslims and Christians believe in the common denominator as the spirit and in religions all over the world in belief as a supreme being. The spirit will what allows through the Power of the Spirit the transfiguration into the divine for the Body. In Christianity, the "Divine Spirit Will" is the incorruptible immortal will of the Father that will never fail in glorification of the Body. In the Divine Being in the Body, the Divine Body will be manifested by the Will of the Father through the Body to remain infallible as eternal perfection in union together with the Father and the Son glorified as one in being through the Power of the "Holy Spirit" will of God.

To me, the logic is that we are brothers and sisters of Dismas, and Christ, in the eternal Body of God, when from the cross He spoke to US by name before we were even born when from the cross He said "Disciple, Ecce Mater tua, Behold your Mother." Jesus 33AD

From Hebrews, 13 For if the blood of goats and bulls and the sprinkling of a heifer’s ashes can sanctify those who are defiled so that their flesh is cleansed, 14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from dead works to worship the living God.

For this reason he is mediator of a new covenant:
since a death has taken place for deliverance
from transgressions under the first covenant,
those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance.

This, to me is how mankind, The Body will save the angels by reopening the new heaven and earth for the Body of Christ, the Arc of the New Covenant, all mankind, saints and angels awaiting in the Bosom of Abraham. The New Covenant saves and redeems and glorifies and transfigures all the old covenant saved by the Old Covenant laws and all from the Bosom of Abraham when He said, from the cross and with Dismas, the repentant sinner from the cross, "Today, you will be with me in Paradise."

Thanks
Stephen

tonychanyt · May 31, 2024

Matthew 11:

2 When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?”

There are two comings: one at John's time and another one in the future. Both are accomplished by Jesus. Even John the Baptizer experienced a moment of confusion. He was imprisoned. He didn't know how much more time he had. So he sent his disciples to ask Jesus for a clarification.

4 Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy b are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor. 6 Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”

Jesus did not answer John's question directly. However, he reassured him that he was the one. Any more details would not help John's situation anyhow, as John was soon to be executed.

essentialsaltes · May 31, 2024

Texas education leaders unveil Bible-infused elementary school curriculum

The proposed curriculum overhaul was released a week after the Texas GOP proposed requiring the Bible to be taught in public schools. School districts that opt to use them will get more funding.

The Texas Education Agency released the thousands of pages of educational materials this week. They have been made available for public viewing and feedbackand, if approved by the State Board of Education in November, will be available for public schools to roll out in August of 2025. Districts will have the option of whether to use the materials, but will be incentivized to do so with up to $60 per student in additional funding.

Mark Chancey, a Southern Methodist University religious studies professor who focuses on movements to put the Bible in public schools, said there is “nothing inherently inappropriate” with teaching the Bible or other religious texts, so long as it’s done neutrally. But he’s concerned by some of the proposed curriculum, including lessons that he said seem to treat biblical stories as “straightforward historical accounts.”

About 300 people, most of whom are educators, are reviewing all of the instructional materials and will present their feedback to the State Board of Education. TEA did not provide a list of the reviewers but said they were selected by the SBOE.

Members of the public can also weigh in and offer feedback on the materials until August 16 and from there, the materials will go before the state board in November for final approval. If approved, the materials will immediately be available for download.

tonychanyt · May 31, 2024

Jesus prepared fish and bread for the disciples in John 21:

15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?”

Do you love me more than these fish that you have just eaten?

Simon Peter did not think that Jesus was talking about the fish. That would have been an insulting question to Peter.

Do you love me more than these other disciples who love me?

He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.”

Peter did not answer, "No, they love you more than I do" because Peter loved Jesus a lot. At the same time, he could not affirm that he loved Jesus more than the others because he denied him three times earlier.

See also Simon, son of John, do you agape-LOVE me

Dan Perez · May 31, 2024

eleos1954 said:
In 1 John 2:1 John recognizes that no Christian measures up to the ideal of not sinning; therefore, the need for an Advocate. However, as 1 John 3:9 is translated in the KJV it appears John is saying the proof we are genuine Christians is that we don’t sin anymore! To gain a proper in its context 1 John 3:4-9, which reads, “4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.” (KJV)

In 1 John 3:4 John says sin manifests itself in lawless rebellion and willful defiance of God, His character being expressed in the Law. In 1 John 3:5 John proclaims that Christ, who had no sin, came to earth for the purpose of taking away our sins. In 1 John 3:6 John informs us as Christians we need to abide (no one who lives in Him) so we will not keep on doing sin.

In the Greek word translated “abide” is a present active participle, meaning to continually remain or abide in Him. The word translated “sin” in the Greek is present indicative active, indicating continual action. In other words, John says in 1 John 3:6 if you are not continually abiding in Christ but instead are living in continual sin, you don’t know Him!

In 1 John 3:7 John says those that continually “doeth” righteousness (“do” Gk poieō) – present active participle, indicating habitual action) prove they are righteous. In 1 John 3:8 he writes that those who continually commit sin are of the devil. Again, the Greek word translated “committeth” is a present active participle, indicating habitual action.

Then in 1 John 3:9 John writes that whosoever is born of God does not continually commit sin, doesn’t live a habitual lifestyle of sin. Once again, the word translated “commit” is a present active participle, meaning one born again doesn’t live a lifestyle of sin. The reason the Christian doesn’t live a lifestyle of sin, is God’s seed, His divine life, remains in the believer (1 John 3:9).

Christ indwells the believer who instills within the Christian the desire to flee from sin and enables the Christian to live a victorious life whereby sin is not the habit or way of one’s life.

# 1 hen looking up the Greek word ABIDETH it is a PARICIPLE IT says it is a verbal adjective , ENDING in in ING

# 2 That means it should be ABIDING instead of ABIDETH .

# 3 What do you mean , in 1 John 3: 9 means " BORN OF GOD " does not continually SIN ?

# 4 Do you a verse HOW we are BORN AGAIN , TODAY ??

# 5 Your thoughts on Eph 2:8 and Rom 10:9 and 10 ?

dan p

Gnarwhal · May 31, 2024

Michie said:
Strange that you bring up guardianship because I was thinking the same.

Hm, very interesting... we've broached the subject before between us but only briefly. I may bring it up more to see at what point we'd take her in.

Aldebaran · May 31, 2024

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probinson · May 31, 2024

RDKirk said:
I won't dispute that Biden is too doggoned old to be president of the United States. And so is Trump.

On that we agree completely.

Joseph G · May 31, 2024

All Because Of Mercy - Casting Crowns

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I could stand here
And try to tell you
I found my way here on my own
Brought to life this heart of stone
Made up my own mind
To change my own life
Working my own way to good
As if anybody could

But the truth is I've been broken since my very first breath
And the truth is I've been wandering since my very first step
I know the only reason
I can stand here unashamed
Is not because I'm worthy
It's all because of mercy

There's no way that I could earn it
Praise God my debt is paid
It's not because I'm worthy
It's all because of mercy
Ohhh, oooo
Ohhh, oooo

I still remember
The day He found me
6 feet under all my shame
I heard Him call me out by name
Hallelujah
The cross has spoken
Jesus my Savior bled and died
To bring this deadman back to life

I know the only reason
I can stand here unashamed
Is not because I'm worthy
It's all because of mercy
There's no way that I could earn it
Praise God my debt is paid
It's not because I'm worthy
It's all because of mercy
Ohhh, oooo, it's all because of mercy
Ohhh, oooo

Just as desperate for you now
As I was back then
If I ever should forget
Remind me once again
Just as desperate for you now
As I was back then
If I ever should forget
Remind me once again

I know the only reason
I can stand here unashamed
Is not because I'm worthy
It's all because of mercy
There's no way that I could earn it
Praise God my debt is paid
It's not because I'm worthy
It's all because of mercy
Ohhh, oooo, because of Your mercy
Ohhh, oh Hallelujah
Ohhh, oh Hallelujah
It's all because of mercy

Grip Docility · May 31, 2024

Grip Docility said:
My Wonderful Brother in Him… that is called Saving Faith! Amen!

We are all Peter, climbing out of the boat, walking above “Death”… though our decaying bodies are dying and bullet riddled with marks of living in the midst of wickedness… and our daily failures due to “Privation”. It’s so easy to forget that it’s Him… and look away. Then, we look to ourselves and weep as we sink! We cry out… LORD Save Me! He never fails, despite our failings. He Lovingly reaches down… pulls us back from the roaring Water… and every time it happens… we learn a little bit more that It’s all about Him and Him alone. We become more and more instinctively accustomed to “Turn our eyes upon Jesus and look full upon His wonderful Face”. <3

ralliann · May 31, 2024

ViaCrucis said:
Going against him now?

There's nothing new about this. He's always been awful.

-CryptoLutheran

Sure, so you say now.

RileyG · May 31, 2024

May the Lord surround her with his protection and grace :prayer:

RileyG · May 31, 2024

May God lead the UMC into the future :prayer:

RileyG · May 31, 2024

jas3 said:
The Southern Methodist Church has maintained the historic Methodist position that women cannot be ordained: Ministers – The Southern Methodist Church

Sadly, they are a tiny denomination, with churches few and far between.

According to wikipedia, they only have 3200 members. So I assume they have very few clergy.

Thank you for your knowledge.

RileyG · May 31, 2024

fide said:
What do Palestinian Christians and any peace-loving human beings in Gaza expect Israel to do, in the harsh light of the reality of the hatred of Hamas? Hamas has the sworn goal of the death of every Israeli, man woman and child, their horrific massacre of Israelis in the midst of a mutual "cease fire" - Hamas who absolutely controls the territory of Gaza? What can Israel do except seek total and absolute victory over them, or expect and enable unending lethal attacks forever?

RileyG · May 31, 2024

Lord have mercy!

Tropical Wilds · May 31, 2024

Kokavkrystallos said:
It's the yeast (leaven) in juice that creates the alcohol. It ferments over time, and the longer the fermentation, the more alcohol, but it reaches a point where it can no longer produce alcohol, the yeast dies, and the mixture turns to vinegar. The yeast doesn't cause intoxication, but it's byproduct, which is actually a waste product, causes intoxication. Yeast produces ethanol and CO2 by consuming the sugars.

I’m aware of how yeast works, I work in a bakery and bakers education. I have forgotten more about yeast than most people will ever know.

Saying leavening is sinful because yeast, if paired with sugar and aided by a microbiome of bacteria, makes something that contains alcohol is like saying that all fruit and vegetables are sinful because, if left to their own devices, they ferment and that fermentation create alcohols which intoxicate. Or ethanol fuel is sinful because that’s the byproduct of yeast with sugar that makes alcohol.

Most leavening doesn’t make alcohol and while most yeast does make an “ol” with its waste while eating, it doesn’t cause people to be intoxicated in most scenarios.

Again, you’re being literal when the passages are metaphorical. The context isn’t “leaven is sinful,” its “give rise to” or “causes” or “gives cause to.” Be aware of what fuels something, not “yeast is bad.”

rockytopva · May 31, 2024

Thanksgiving.... A benefit of the good leaven... And I am also thankful for all my good Christian friends here on the Internet!

AlexB23 · May 31, 2024

Michie said:
Have you actually tasted those things? Plus health wise, they are awful for you. Ultra processed.

OK. Anyways, I have more important stuff to do, such as analyzing the Bible verses on protecting children from worldly agendas.

tonychanyt · May 31, 2024

Genesis 2:

9 And out of the ground the LORD God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

Here, H2530 was used in a positive sense.

Strong's Hebrew: 2530. חָמַד (chamad) — 28 Occurrences

BDB:

verb desire, take pleasure
a. in bad sense of inordinate, ungoverned, selfish desire
b. = take pleasure in, of idolatrous tendency
c. less often in good sense, said of God

The verb was ambiguous. It could be used negatively. Exodus 20:

17 You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor’s.

To desire and take pleasure in something is okay. If you overdo it to the extent that you desire to possess or lust after something pleasant that does not belong to you, then it is a sin.

Like having an affair with someone's wife?

Right. See When is a thought considered a lustful thought?.

JesusFollowerForever · May 31, 2024

RedeemedtoManhood said:
Has anyone experienced this, although you are not g-a---- y?

Could someone provide me with links on discrimination for being effeminate? I am experiencing this greatly. My neighbors call me "F---a --- g ---- g --------------ot " behind my back and whispers.

Please relay your experiences. Thank you.

there are laws against discrimination's in many countries.

also why bother with people think of you, do not. If someone openly says you are gay just let them know you are not simply say the truth.

we live in an evil world, even if you were perfect someone in your surroundings would find something to accuse you of. Remember Christ was accused all his life for being perfect without blemish! Just focus on Christ and doing good around you.

Blessings!

AlexB23 · May 31, 2024

essentialsaltes said:
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been released from the hospital after he was shot in an assassination attempt

FICO much improved!
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Amen, he has gotten better.

Also, good pun, my man. I would have probably made a similar joke.

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