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Richard T · 2025-11-09T18:17:00-0600

Seems weird to me but possible. I think the inverse exists too, that sometimes Christians overrate their strengths and they elevate their "goodness" to levels that are prideful.

PTW · 2025-11-09T18:09:33-0600

Tom and Jerry

rjs330 · 2025-11-09T18:08:36-0600

Go

essentialsaltes said:
It's dusty in here.

Feds told Oregon grocers they couldn’t offer 10% off to SNAP recipients, so they got creative
The McGintys, who own the McMinnville Grocery Outlet, tried to offer a 10% discount to all SNAP recipients whose food-assistance money had been frozen. But when the feds told them no, they came up with a go-around: Extending the offer to all customers.

“Now there’s a catch to it, and I need your help as a community,” Mike McGinty announced in an Oct. 31 video posted to Facebook. “If you do not need a discount, please do not ask for it.”

But if you do, “Take it. Ask for it.”

Good for them finding a work around to the rules.

GodAndChocolateVanilla · 2025-11-09T17:56:45-0600

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Hvizsgyak · 2025-11-09T17:56:32-0600

bèlla said:
Hive minds are problematic no matter the source. Including religion. Christians were told to seek the kingdom of God and its righteousness. But they’ve chosen to follow men instead and confusion is the result. We have no one to blame but ourselves.

~bella

Whoa now sister!!! If you believe the Catholic Church has "hive minds" mentality in it then you must also believe God and His kingdom has a "hive minds" mentality. So why do you follow God then since you think the "hive minds" mentality is a bad thing? As Catholics, we "seek the Kingdom of God" too. And anything that is not covered in the Bible, the traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church cover the topics. Where do you get your answers of things not covered in the Bible? Your own interpretation of the Bible? What if that interpretation differs from the next person interpreting the Bible? There is nothing wrong with the "hive minds" mentality when the people interpreting the Bible have been given that power by Jesus Himself.

There are many things in the Bible and things that are not in the Bible that cause confusion among the faithful about God's righteousness and I am very glad to know that the Catholic Church has God's backing on how to understand those things.

timewerx · 2025-11-09T17:46:22-0600

Chesterton said:
I asked about stuff like that out of curiosity when I first encountered AI,

I was also curious at first but not anymore.

I still believe there's a "spark" somewhere in AI but searching for it is not my priority and does not interest me atm.

but do you talk about stuff like that on an ongoing basis?

I ask one short question, AI replies, then I say "thank you, and nothing further.

Mainly for sanity check. Why would AI say "I feel" when it means absolutely nothing to it? AI told me that. Consequently, the nature of the reply would be insincere or even deceptive.

I don't like being deceived so the question is more like "why are you doing that?" instead of "are you truly alive?" My purpose is not finding sentience nor consciousness in AI nor finding the meaning of life. None of that matters to me.

Don't get me wrong, I like AI. It helps me at work, helps me solve some technological issues, etc But using it to search for "meaning" or finding meaning or life from it does not matter to me.

Robban · 2025-11-09T17:33:08-0600

timothyu said:
An extension of giving of self (rather than taking for self)

Divine logistics.

prodromos · 2025-11-09T17:07:33-0600

Hentenza said:
Absolutely but was trying to keep it simple.

Alas, it doesn't seem to make a difference how simple we make it. Certain people will still not understand.

Michie · 2025-11-09T16:53:17-0600

Yarddog said:
Though "worship" can be a misused term many Trump supporters do allow Trump to lead them away from following Jesus. Which would be a form of worship. It's like Pope Leo's call to treat immigrants with compassion. Many on the right, that are regular church goers, reject that idea and condemn the Pope for what he says.

I worry about what I do.

keras · 2025-11-09T16:48:16-0600

Strong in Him said:
There's definitely a pattern there.

Yes, the pattern is that if a Prophecy which can happen literally, but does not conform to a pre-conceived belief, then it is dismissed and relegated to either- Just a spiritual pronouncement, - Already happened in the past, - or just a meaningless and inconsequential Bible passage.

Zechariah 9:1-6, has more to say about the Lords plans for the ME area. ....Gaza will write in terror...their leaders will be gone.....

GodAndChocolateVanilla · 2025-11-09T16:35:03-0600

I saw this Picture on Facebook and it made me happy. Thank You God.

Michie · 2025-11-09T16:28:59-0600

We have both in our parish.

Hans Blaster · 2025-11-09T16:19:19-0600

I think the tephra hill is going to grow a bit this episode...

(This is from the background or south vent fountain tilting toward the wall.)

Jane Chai · 2025-11-09T16:10:38-0600

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

I would like to ask for prayer regarding my relationship with my father. He has always taken very good care of me — cooking, doing chores, and showing concern for me every day. I truly love and appreciate him.

However, I am troubled by something that has been happening. My father believes in Jesus, but he also spends a lot of time watching secular content. I understand that some secular things can be enjoyable or even uplifting, but I sense that some of what he watches may carry darkness or hateful messages.

When we spend time together, especially on weekends, I sometimes feel that he tries to instill in me thoughts and attitudes that are not in line with love and grace. He often teaches me to speak rudely or sarcastically to others as a way to protect myself. I know he means well, but this goes against what I believe as a follower of Christ.

I’ve already told him gently that I don’t want to learn or use such words because I am a Christian. However, he still continues the next day, trying to teach me the same things again. It’s discouraging and difficult for me.

I try to fill my heart with hymns, sermons, and uplifting messages, but I can still feel some of the anger and bitterness that he’s spoken into me. This troubles my spirit deeply, and I want to be free and remain rooted in love.

Please pray for my father — that God will open his heart, guard his mind, and lead him to focus on what is pure and good. And please pray for me — that I may have wisdom, gentleness, and spiritual strength to stand firm in love without resentment.

Thank you for praying with me. May the Lord bless you all abundantly.

In Christ,
Jane Chai

Akita Suggagaki · 2025-11-09T16:09:39-0600

73. The experience of migration accompanies the history of the People of God. Abraham sets out without knowing where he is going; Moses leads the pilgrim people through the desert; Mary and Joseph flee with the child Jesus to Egypt. Christ himself, who “came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him” (Jn 1:11), lived among us as a stranger. For this reason, the Church has always recognized in migrants a living presence of the Lord who, on the day of judgment, will say to those on his right: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” (Mt 25:35).

Shane R · 2025-11-09T16:08:35-0600

Veteran's Day is this Tuesday in the US. Thankfully, church was not hoo-rah patriotic nationalist faux religion today. We didn't even sing the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" or "My Country Tis of Thee." Pastor Al did insert a couple of thematically appropriate petitions in the Prayers of the People, which is fine and about what I tend to do myself if left to my own devices. I thought his petition for "those who have been maimed in body or mind" was poignant.

Michie · 2025-11-09T15:56:21-0600

Fulton Sheen’s Victory over Vice is a joy to read and a nightmare to review. Why? It is so quotable. The matter is made worse by the fact that it is a relatively short book. There is no padding, no excess, just thought provoking prose, judicious observation, and interesting anecdote.

Is there anyone reading this who has not heard of Fulton Sheen? The man was a priest and a bishop, but his legacy remains chiefly around his gift as a communicator. He gave sermons, wrote books, and proclaimed the Gospel in ways one would expect of a man of his calling, but there was something else besides. He was one of the first to see the potential of the media. For many, the chief form of media in the 1930s was radio, so he started the Catholic Radio Hour. It was a great success. By the 1950s, it was television that was in the ascendant, so he started a show there that ended up being broadcast on networks across America. Using both media, he was able to access people’s free time, enter their living rooms, present his ideas at the very center of the family home. One can only imagine how excited and active he would be with the possibilities offered by the Digital Age.

Continued below.

Fulton J. Sheen’s Guide to Victory over Vice - Catholic Exchange

In an age of distraction and addiction, Fulton Sheen’s words on conquering vice still resound—simple, brilliant, and spiritually liberating.

catholicexchange.com

Akita Suggagaki · 2025-11-09T15:55:11-0600

Dale said:
Doesn’t this suggest that the Adam and Eve story is less important than many Christians think it is?

Quite often we refer to fictional characters as though they were nonfictional. Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, for example because they provide powerful analogies, figurative expressions of our human reality. I was talking with a friend who believes that even the parables describe literal historical events.

So where do we draw the line between literal historical and figurative? That is up to each of us and the churches we belong to.

The Barbarian · 2025-11-09T15:50:56-0600

Original Gerrymander:

Hentenza · 2025-11-09T15:50:25-0600

DaisyDay said:
Your analogy, hiring a pedophile to work in a daycare *_* , entirely your choice of words, illustrated my point, not yours as to which one was peculiarly unsuitable for office taking into consideration the crime and the office.

No, not a fact - just your uninformed opinion.

Again, you are either misunderstanding or misrepresenting yet another issue which was people languishing days, months or even years awaiting trial on minor charges simply because they could not afford bail. And here you go, you dashing off on yet another tangent to show your immense disdain for the left.

Is it possible to stick to the topic or do we need to list all our grievances with "your side"? Can't we stick to our actual argument instead of bringing up irrelevant issues?

Then stop doing that!

And yet, you keep doing it.

The circles are getting dizzying, so once again, good day.

Your strawman continues. Bye

Michie · 2025-11-09T15:47:45-0600

saved24 said:
My young niece tried to commit suicide yesterday, and has had depression her family found out. Pray for her sister too who has anxiety and sometimes turns to alcohol. Praying for a new home for her, my suicidal niece, and that she gets Christian counseling

Praying for you and your whole family. My heart goes out to you. My sister did the same and landed herself in ICU.

Michie · 2025-11-09T15:46:06-0600

Prayers God lays His healing hands upon your son and grants Jakeb and you comfort and peace.

Akita Suggagaki · 2025-11-09T15:45:56-0600

Senate Majority Leader John Thune quickly swatted down a Democratic offer to reopen the government and extend expiring health care subsidies for a year, calling it a “nonstarter” as the partisan impasse over the shutdown continued into its 38th day.

Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end shutdown as impasse continues into 38th day

Republicans are swatting down an offer from Democrats to end the government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the new offer from Democrats is a “non-starter.” The proposal from Democrats would reopen the government and include a one-year extension of expiring health care...

federalnewsnetwork.com

BNR32FAN · 2025-11-09T15:39:58-0600

Dikaioumenoi said:
The connection to verse 20 doesn't exclude verses 25-26 or 35-36. It explains what triggered the entire discourse. The arrival of the Greeks in verse 20 is the narrative catalyst:

"Now among those who went up to worship at the feast were some Greeks. So these came to Philip... and asked him, 'Sir, we wish to see Jesus.'" (John 12:20-21)

John deliberately isolates this event: "Now there were some Greeks..." (δὲ marks a narrative transition). He draws attention to them as a separate narrative unit before Jesus speaks again. The significance of it is that this is the first explicit mention of Gentiles seeking Jesus in John's Gospel. Up to this point, Jesus' ministry has been almost entirely within Israel. There had been occasional foreshadowings of Gentile inclusion (e.g., John 4:42), but this is the first time Gentiles are physically present and requesting audience with Jesus.

Jesus "answers them" (ἀποκρίνεται αὐτοῖς) in verse 23, saying, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified." The Greeks' arrival is what provokes this declaration. It is the event that marks the shift from "My hour has not yet come" (2:4; 7:30; 8:20) to "The hour has come" (12:23). So the arrival of these Gentiles signifies the transition from a Jewish-restricted mission to a universal one. Everything that follows Jesus' declaration in v. 23 unfolds as His theological exposition of this turning point.

Verses 25-26 develop the implications of His glorification (the necessity of death leading to life), while verse 32 gives its climactic significance: He being "lifted up" will effect a drawing of all kinds of people: Jew and Gentile alike, not Jew only. That's why John mentions the Greeks at all. They are the narrative signal that the redemptive focus is expanding beyond Israel.

The logic of the discourse is:

vv. 20-23 - The Greeks arrive --> "the hour has come."
vv. 24-26 - The principle of life through death (the grain of wheat).
vv. 27-33 - The meaning of Christ's death: the cross as the means of universal (not Jewish-only) gospel appeal.
vv. 35-36 - The closing exhortation: believe in the Light while it is among you.

The meaning of "draws" (ἑλκύω) and the scope of those drawn are not determined by the exhortation. In this context, the verb concerns the inclusion of all kinds of people; that is, kinds without distinction, not individuals without exception. Jesus is announcing the ingathering of both Jews and Gentiles into one redeemed people, not the universal salvation (or attempt at it) of every individual. Moreover, the semantic core of ἑλκύω is forceful or powerful, not merely inviting. The core idea it expresses is the decisive movement from one state or sphere to another. Thus, when Jesus declares, "I will draw all people to myself," He is not describing a mere attempt to persuade; He is proclaiming the certain efficacy of His redemptive work: the power of the cross to extend through the gospel to all nations and to bring people of every kind to genuine faith in Him. If that "drawing" is taken to refer to individuals without exception, the text would be teaching universalism.

And again no explanation of verse 36 although you did mention the first 5 words of the verse but cleverly omitted the part about believing in order to become sons of Light.

“While you have the Light, believe in the Light, so that you may become sons of Light.” These things Jesus spoke, and He went away and hid Himself from them.”
‭‭John‬ ‭12‬:‭36‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

Chesterton · 2025-11-09T15:24:14-0600

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