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FaithT · 2025-12-02T13:58:37-0600

Michie said:
What a reaction!

What A Reaction

Kid gets statue of the Virgin Mary for Christmas ✝️ pic.twitter.com/SLjWGD2Wfi — Catholic Quotes (@CatholicQuote12) December 1, 2025

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That’s so sweet!

Factotum · 2025-12-02T13:58:18-0600

Michie said:
Welcome!

¡Gracias!

keras · 2025-12-02T13:58:14-0600

BelieveItOarKnot said:
unless you believe you are spiritually protected.

I do believe the Lord will protect His own, those who 'Call upon the Name of the Lord, shall be saved. Acts 2:21

Zechariah 9:15-16 The Lord of hosts will protect His people...On that Day, He will save them, like a flock, for they are precious to Him. Isaiah 61:10

Psalms 37:18-19 The Lord watches over the righteous, when times are bad, they will not be distressed.

Job 22:30 He will deliver the innocent, because their hands are pure.

Psalms 91:1-16 ...He will rescue you, you will not fear the terrors abroad.

Psalms 121:1-8 Our help comes from the Lord, He will guard your life.

Psalms 109:31 The Lord stands at the right hand of the poor and saves them from trials.

Isaiah 51:16 I keep you covered under the shelter of My hand.

Psalms 97:10-12 He keeps His loyal servants safe and rescues them from the wicked.

Jeremiah 17:7-8 Blessed is anyone who trusts in the Lord, they will be like trees by a stream, when the heat comes it has nothing to fear.

Nahum 1:7 The Lord is a sure protection in times of trouble and cares for all those who make Him their refuge.

Psalms 60:4-5 To those who fear the Lord, He will show the way to escape from trouble.

Psalms 37:9 For evildoers will be destroyed, those who trust in the Lord will prosper in the Land.

Isaiah 26:20 On that Day, I will come to your aid.

Daniel 12:1 There will be a time of anguish, but at that time, Your people will be delivered, all those whose names are written in the Book of Life.

2 Thessalonians 1:7 ...to give you relief when the Lord Jesus comes in blazing fire.

Joel 3:16 The Lord roars from Zion, the heavens and the earth shudder, but He is a refuge for His people and a defence for Israel.

Ecclesiasticus 34:13-17 Those who fear the Lord will live, for their trust in Him can keep them safe. The Lord keeps watch over those who love Him, He is their shield and support, a shelter from the scorching wind and the heat of the sun. He raises their spirits and gives healing, life and blessings. Apoc.

RamiC · 2025-12-02T13:57:55-0600

Hello, welcome. There is an area here on CF that might be able to help you more, The Ancient Way - Eastern Orthodox .

Michie · 2025-12-02T13:54:12-0600

Podcaster Joe Rogan recently revealed more about his ongoing journey toward Christianity, explaining he has been moved by the kindness of Christians he knows at church and that he has grown convinced the Bible is not entirely mythical.

"I think they're relaying a truth," Rogan said of Christians during a Nov. 30 episode of the "American Alchemy" podcast.

“I don't think it's myth. I don't think the whole thing is myth, but I don't think it's entirely accurate either," he said.

Rogan went on to note that he was recently discussing the Book of Revelation with his daughter, and that he told her nobody knows how the prophecies in that book will play out.

He went on to say he finds the Bible fascinating, even though he remains unsure how much of it is literally true. He also said he has taken note at how kind the Christians have been at the church he has been regularly attending, which is reportedly a non-denominational church in Austin, Texas.

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Joe Rogan finds Bible 'fascinating,' notes Christian kindness: 'I don't think it's myth'

Podcaster Joe Rogan recently revealed more about his ongoing journey toward Christianity, explaining he has been moved by the kindness of Christians he knows and has grown convinced that the Bible is

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FaithT · 2025-12-02T13:53:37-0600

mourningdove~ said:
I'm not going to attempt to analyze your situation, but I will share that thru the years I've heard numerous successful comedians talk about this very same thing ... how they can make us all laugh ... and be the funniest person in the room ... but inside they are feeling the things that you've described. IRL, they personally deal with depression, loneliness, etc.

(Some that easily come to mind are former Saturday Nite Live cast members.)

I don't know what it all means, but I share this just to say that I don't think your experience is unique to just you.

I’ve heard and read about comedians who’ve said the same thing.

another_lost_guy · 2025-12-02T13:51:39-0600

rambot said:
I don't remember that. Because it didn't happen. He commuted the sentences of members of the same organization but not people who actually bombed it.

Susan rosenberg was involved in the 1971 Capitol bombing

The Liturgist · 2025-12-02T13:48:00-0600

Mockingbird0 said:
Nor do I know of any reliable evidence that Matthew preached in Parthia, Pontus, or Ethiopia.

It’s in the Orthodox Synaxaria. Can’t get much more reliable than that.

Mockingbird0 said:
Further I know of no reliable evidence that the Apostle Matthew is the same as the Evangelist Matthew.

I know of no reliable evidence that they were different people, nor is the idea even popular (in contrast to the idea, popular among liberal mainline Christians, that St. John the Apostle, St. John the Evangelist, and St. John the Divine were three separate persons).

another_lost_guy · 2025-12-02T13:46:12-0600

Hans Blaster said:
As noted by others, democracies and republics are not mutually excusive. The US is both, Saudi Arabia is neither, the UK is a democracy, but definitely not a republic (unless the local peasants gave Chuck 3 a "French haircut" in the last hour.)

Well I enjoy the idea of Supreme Court justices being appointed for life without voters' opinions mattering. Should be left up to the king to make decisions like that. And i guess voters technically elect the king...Oh wait no there's an electoral college too ^_^

So win-win

Hans Blaster said:
Natural is an old fashioned term for what is now known as science. I can assure you that we do not depend on the philosophical notion of a creator to do our work.

And we have seen the fruits of that in recent years as happiness levels plummet.

Hans Blaster said:
Not to any significant extent, particularly US law.

Actually Catholic canon law paralleled the legal development of much of Europe, which then influenced US law.

Hans Blaster said:
I would have disagreed with you when I was a Christian.

Good thing I am me, then

Hans Blaster said:
If you'd said "arts and culture (and even science)" I could have agreed at least for the Medieval and Renaissance periods, but exploration is funded by kings and princes (and later merchants) looking for power and/or wealth.

Monarchy is based! Good to see another Divine Right of Kings enjoyer. I must point to the obvious here, Christopher Columbus was funded by Catholic Monarchs

Hans Blaster said:
Kepler is reasonably great (don't know the other two), but I don't how his work is a product of Christianity.

He is Christian

Hans Blaster said:
I don't really care for church architecture. Too many pointless frills. I like the modern stuff: Art Deco, Prairie style, etc.

Bad.

Hans Blaster said:
"What have the Romans ever done for us?"

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

mourningdove~ · 2025-12-02T13:45:36-0600

Rabbi's Daily Devotion ...

TRANSFORMED BY OUR TRIALS

For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison.
— 2 Corinthians 4:17

Jesus understood that everything in His life had a divine purpose. Even when He was facing evil plots and schemes, Yeshua knew God had a reason for allowing them, and He trusted the Father in every situation.

When we face trials or circumstances we don’t understand, it is easy to let doubt creep in and question God. Some even get angry with Him. But Jesus’ example was to trust Father God’s faithfulness and His heart, which overflows with love and compassion for us. Our God is good, but His thoughts are above our thoughts, and His ways are above our ways. We must trust Father even when we do not fully comprehend His purpose.

I know this is easier said than done. Because we see what is in the temporal realm, we often draw conclusions based on what we perceive in the natural, not realizing the bigger picture and that so much more is happening in the spirit. God has an eternal plan that is bigger than we know. When we go through earthly trials loving God and staying faithful and obedient to Him, our challenges will work to our benefit. This is why James 1:2 tells us, “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials.” Make no mistake, beloved one: the temporary trials we face pale in comparison to the eternal weight of glory they work in us.

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Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider, Entering His Presence (Lake Mary, FL: Charisma House, 2023), Used by permission.

RamiC · 2025-12-02T13:45:22-0600

You can always just ask for strength, or to be prevented from worrying. I do not know if you have done that, but it might get a result that is more effective than asking for answers directly about what to decide.

Chesterton · 2025-12-02T13:36:50-0600

partinobodycular said:
I just came across this person, and although our philosophies differ in their details they're definitely kindred in their spirit. Now if we could just get the rest of the world to agree then Christianity may at last have found its purpose.

Yikes.

FAITH-IN-HIM · 2025-12-02T13:36:13-0600

Yarddog said:
Hmmm. Better read again. They are talking about the same event.

As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and journeyed to Damascus to bring them also that were there unto Jerusalem in bonds to be punished.
Acts 22 : 5

And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and drew nigh unto Damascus, about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.
Acts 22 : 6

And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
Acts 22 : 7

And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest.
Acts 22 : 8

And they that were with me beheld indeed the light, but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.
Acts 22 : 9

These are speaking of the same event, Paul's conversion. Both written by Luke, in Acts.

You’re debating a phrase in a verse- one verse says some people didn’t hear the voice, and then 23 years later, when Paul recounts the event, he says they heard the voice but didn’t see the man. Is this why you claim the Bible is full of errors? Discrepancies like these can be found throughout all four gospels. Each author recorded different events and details from Jesus’ ministry from their own perspective.

I'm sorry, but it seems you're more focused on proving your point, even if that means you consider the Bible to be full of errors.

Have a nice day.

Hentenza · 2025-12-02T13:35:20-0600

JulieB67 said:
We are talking about God's consuming fire that can destroy both body and soul. And I choose to believe Christ's words in that we are to fear the one that can destroy (fully in the Greek) both body and soul. That's why Christ calls it the "second" death. Afterwards he claims to make "all things" new and that the former things will be passed away.

Actually appolumi does not only mean destroy, it can also mean ruin. But you are going to believe what you want regardless.

“And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He *said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.””
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭21‬:‭5‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬

Revelation 21:5 And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He *said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” | New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020) | Download The Bible App Now

And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He *said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.”

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And He certainly is but not according to your interpretation because look at what remains outside of the gates of the new Jerusalem.

“Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the tree of life, and may enter the city by the gates. Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral persons, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices lying.”
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬

Revelation 22:14-15 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the tree of life, and may enter the city by the gates. Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral persons, th | New American Standard Bible

Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the tree of life, and may enter the city by the gates. Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral persons, th

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If we take your interpretation then Jesus misspoke because the wicked remain outside of the gates. What do you think is outside of the gates of new Jerusalem?

timothyu · 2025-12-02T13:29:32-0600

Benaiah468 said:
G-d's promise to the nations is that they can be grafted in to the spiritual olive tree of Israel through faith in Christ, sharing in the promises and blessings of the covenant.

As I said, yes. Btw, this whole thread has been an interesting read, thank you.

keras · 2025-12-02T13:23:24-0600

Strong in Him said:
There may have been other times over the years when you have been mistaken about something,

Plenty of times! I'm only human.
But when I present what the Lords Prophets have said and people reject it, then they are 'throwing the baby out with the bathwater'.

Surely we can all see that some kind of dramatic event must come soon; to finally resolve the worlds problems. We Christians know the Return of Jesus will do that.
But we must take note of the many scriptures telling us about all the things which must happen before that Glorious Day. Luke 21:34-35

CoreyD · 2025-12-02T13:18:42-0600

childeye 2 said:
I don’t need the last word, but I do want to leave you with this --> Scripture says the will is enslaved to sin until Christ sets it free (John 8:34–36; Romans 6:18). That’s why the only true free will is the one liberated by Him. My hope isn’t to win an argument, but to point to the freedom found in Christ. It doesn't mean we're perfect, it means that in His grace, His strength is made perfect in weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Now, I know you're not deaf.

RamiC · 2025-12-02T13:04:23-0600

The UK National Anthem is called "God Save the King" :scratch:

Do the police think it is illegal?

MarcusGregor · 2025-12-02T13:03:22-0600

durangodawood said:
This is a thread I wanted to see.

Day 1: "This stuff about illegal orders is all made up and disingenuous!"

Day 3: Someone in the War Department issues a blatantly illegal order to kill obviously shipwrecked suspected criminals.

(Day 0: Extrajudicial killing of suspected drug traffickers was already illegal.)

I predict that the new line of argument will be over the meaning of the term "shipwrecked."

Hentenza · 2025-12-02T12:58:25-0600

Bob S said:
Hi Hentenza, your post is great. I do have one question. Jesus said He came to fulfill the old covenant Law. How then does mankind have a choice to serve under a covenant that Jesus came to bring to an end? It seems to me all mankind is under the new and better covenant Jesus shed blood ratified.

Hi Bob. Thanks for the compliment. The law was given to Israel not to the gentiles. Jews are still under the law until they accept the Messiah. All believers in Christ are under the new covenant but some groups choose to continue to follow the law. The Messianic Jews come to mind. Other groups, like the SDAs posting in this thread, only follow portions of the law even though they deny it.

At the end of the day we are saved by the grace of God through faith so as long as faith remains that’s what counts.

The Barbarian · 2025-12-02T12:56:03-0600

GoldenBoy89 said:
May every Trump supporter eventually come to the same realization that undying loyalty to this man gets you nowhere. He’ll eventually turn on you too.

No one associates with Donald Trump who doesn't later regret it.

The Barbarian · 2025-12-02T12:45:11-0600

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has fallen five percentage points to 36%, the lowest of his second term, while disapproval has risen to 60%. The latest decline follows three months of stability, with 40% to 41% of Americans expressing approval of his handling of the presidency. His prior second-term low point in approval was a statistically similar 37% in July, and his all-time low was 34% in 2021, at the end of his first term after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.

Trump's Approval Rating Drops to 36%, New Second-Term Low

President Donald Trump's job approval rating has slipped to a new second-term low point and is approaching his all-time low of 34%.

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MAGA seems to be reluctantly facing the reality, a few at a time, and a crack is developing between the true believers and conservatives.

A stark divide is growing among conservatives who voted for President Donald Trump in 2024, according to a new Politico poll.

The survey found that 55% of Trump voters identified themselves as “MAGA Republicans,” while 38% did not. And those two groups have taken divergent views of how the president is handling his second term in office, with non-MAGA voters far more likely to disapprove of his performance on the economy and health care.
Trump’s approval rating is plummeting, but the real story is what’s happening among his own voters: New poll

Michie · 2025-12-02T12:39:03-0600

The United States armed forces are seeing a rise in religious sentiment even as mainstream culture becomes more secular, according to a recent statistical analysis.

Ryan Burge, a professor of practice at the John C. Danforth Center at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, posted an article on his popular Substack page, Graphs About Religion, in which he analyzed data from the Cooperative Election Study, noting that the number of active-duty military personnel who attend church at least once a week has increased in recent years.

The number of military personnel who attended church weekly has increased from 21% in 2010-2012 to 28% in 2022-2024. Those who attended more than once a week increased from 15% in 2010-2012 to 17% in 2022-2024. In total, 45% of military respondents surveyed in 2022-2024 attended at least weekly.

During the same period, the number of surveyed civilians who attended church weekly stayed at 16%, while those who attended more than once a week declined from 9% in 2010-2012 to 7% in 2022-2024. In total, 23% of civilian respondents surveyed in 2022-2024 attended at least weekly.

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US military becoming more religious as nation remains more secular: study

The United States Armed Forces are seeing a rise in religious sentiment even as mainstream culture becomes more secular, according to a recent statistical analysis

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Michie · 2025-12-02T12:35:56-0600

An attorney representing New Jersey before the U.S. Supreme Court has admitted that a pro-life pregnancy care center the state subpoenaed had no complaints leveled against it.

The Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday morning in the case of First Choice Women's Resource Centers, Inc. v. Matthew J. Platkin, Attorney General of New Jersey.

At issue was whether New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin could require First Choice, a pro-life center network, to disclose its donor lists and donors' information under threat of legal penalties.

Sundeep Iyer, chief counsel to the New Jersey attorney general, argued the case on behalf of the state. He argued that the subpoena did not violate First Choice's First Amendment rights.

During the proceedings, Justice Clarence Thomas asked Iyer if he had “complaints that formed the basis of your concern about the fundraising activities” of First Choice.

When Iyer replied that “we certainly had complaints about crisis pregnancy centers,” Thomas interjected to ask if he had had complaints about First Choice specifically.

“So, I think we’ve been clear from the outset that we haven’t had complaints about this specific crisis pregnancy center,” Iyer responded.

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NJ admits to Supreme Court it had no complaints against targeted pro-life center

An attorney representing New Jersey before the U S Supreme Court has admitted that a pro-life pregnancy care center the state subpoenaed had no complaints leveled against it

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