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A True Church

Has anyone ever heard of this guy before? He goes by the name Darwin Fish (yes, I know it's ironic for someone who believes in creationism).

A True Church
It's funny to read what Darwin Fish, says about departing from scripture, while he himself departs from it at every point he. This is hypocrisy at it's worst.

The true title of his Church, should be "A True Church Of Satan".

A Church which serves Satan, always imposes impossible conditions to attain salvation. But God said salvation is a gift.
Those who attach endless requirements to salvation, keep their victims trapped on a hamster wheel, where they never reach the goal of salvation at the end of the wheel.
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Lion Rescued in Ukraine from a Tiny Cage Tentatively Walks on Grass for First Time–WATCH

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credit – The Big Cat Sanctuary, retrieved from YouTube

An animal rescue charity has successfully evacuated two lionesses from a war-affected part of Ukraine, and one has just been filmed taking her first steps into a new, calmer world.

Yuna the lioness had never even felt grass beneath her paws—having been raised in captivity in a small concrete enclosure. She had been traumatized long before the arrival of Russian bombs.

In concert with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, England, organized the retrieval and air transport of Yuna out of Ukraine in an operation that took 30 hours.

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The Evangelical Problem

Sharon Hayes: “Our isolation from those we perceive as less than us …”

There is a need to control our borders and it has little to do with looking down on anyone. Let me give you a story from personal experience. Years ago, I applied for a job with a good sized company. I was an American, living in the United States. The Personnel Director liked the looks of my resume, so he set up an interview with the person I would be working for. In this interview the man was from Pakistan. He asked me three questions, none having anything to do with my professional qualifications.

The three questions I was asked:

Are you married?
Do you live with your parents?
Are you an American?

I didn’t get the job. It’s not a question of being nice to foreigners. They are hiring and firing us, and they don’t hesitate to apply their prejudices.
I get that and I've been there.
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San Diego Zoo Celebrates Birth of Sumatran Tiger Cub–Contributing Genetic Diversity to Species with 600 Remaining in Wild

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Newborn Sumatran Tiger Cub, Credit: San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo is celebrating the birth of a Sumatran tiger cub, a subspecies of which only 600 give or take one-third, remain in the wild.

The cub was born August 23rd to first-time mother Jillian. This birth is an important step in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s ongoing work to conserve Sumatran tigers.

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First Fruits of Zion


I know nothing about First Fruits of Zion, but above is the link to their doctrinal statement. It is an extremely brief doctrinal statement. There are a lot of gaps in the statement and theological issues that they do not comment on. I would have questions about their doctrine myself, but on the other hand, if you are not looking to join their fellowship, and merely thinking of reading their literature or a book, assuming you read with discernment, what can the harm be?

In my own experience, I have started reading books, got disgusted, and quit reading the book. If you read something and assess it, I believe there is a thread for book reviews.
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10 REASONS WHY ORTHODOX JEWS ARE VOTING FOR TRUMP

A Temple will likely be built
I think so too. Though I certainly wish Israel and the Jewish people well, I fear the temple and things to do with it are going to lead a lot of people astray, spiritually speaking. Want to say more but this probably isn't the right place/thread to discuss it.
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Judgement, works, faith.

Your post expresses such a deep-seated fear of works that it cannot admit that "the quality of each person's work will be seen when the Day of Christ exposes it. For on that Day fire will reveal everyone's work; the fire will test it and show its real quality. (14) If what was built on the foundation survives the fire, the builder will receive a reward." is about works.
You didn't answer my question: where does my post disagree?

And "the rest of the story"?

"If it (his work) is burned up, he will suffer loss. . .be saved as one escaping through the flames."

What part of 1 Co 3:11-15 do you not believe?
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The Appallachee School Shooting, and American Apathy

What JD Vance actually said:
"If these psychos are going to go after our kids, we've got to be prepared for it," Vance said, according to The Associated Press. "We don't have to like the reality that we live in, but it is the reality we live in."

The senator from Ohio continued, saying he didn't "like" that such shootings are "a fact of life" but said American schools are "soft targets."
I don’t like to admit this; I don’t like that this is a fact of life.” He then said, “We’ve got to bolster security so that if a psycho wants to walk through a front door and kill a bunch of children, they’re not able to.

This is true.

Fact Check:
Harris HQ posted that JD Vance responds to the deadly shooting in Georgia by saying school shootings are just “a fact of life” and attacking common sense gun safety reform.

Verdict: Misleading

This quote has been taken out of context. Vance actually said “I don’t like that this is a fact of life,” before advocating for increased security measures in schools.

Harris is attacking Vance? No surprise here.

I’m not pointing fingers. Both sides are guilty of this.
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MAGA World's Reaction to Russian Election Interference Indictment

MAGA World's Reaction to Russian Election Interference Indictment;​

Conspiracy Theories and Attacks on Law Enforcement Agencie​

Every reaction but introspection about why the Kremlin would want to surreptitiously fund MAGA personalities

Right-wing media figures are responding to news that several prominent MAGA influencers were unwittingly working on behalf of Russia by spouting absurd conspiracy theories and attacking law enforcement officials who uncovered the apparent scheme.

The Department of Justice announced Wednesday a multidepartment effort to target Russian-backed attempts to interfere with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, including criminal charges against two Russian nationals, sanctions against 10 other individuals and entities, and the seizure of 32 internet domains.

At Russian President Vladimir Putin’s direction, three Russian companies used fake profiles to promote false narratives on social media, US Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said in a statement. Internal documents produced by one of those Russian companies show one of the goals of the propaganda effort was to boost the candidacy of Donald Trump or whoever emerged as the Republican nominee for president, according to an FBI affidavit.
All right-wing media downplayed the DOJ's exposure of Russia’s efforts of election interference. Russia's actions underscore the need for more transparency and oversight for social media platforms. Corporate media is doing a horrible job as part of "freedom of the press". Conservative corporate figures and billionaires have built their own right-wing echo chamber promoting right wing conspiracies and disinformation. Hopefully we will do better with social media.

Orphan ministry leader hopes Christians in China will step up as country stops int’l adoptions

I know someone who was adopted from China and she's female. Actually, I know at least two young women who were born in China.

I hope all these babies get adopted by loving parents.

Our Lady of China, pray for us.
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The Babylon Bee is releasing a feature-length mockumentary about January 6. Check out the trailer.

They are rather conservative and like to poke fun at liberals.

I agree with this. I think their writers just don't have a good ear for writing humor, for finding that exact twist that makes something funny.
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US Gun rights = Guns on Canadian Streets.


US Gun rights = Guns on Canadian Streets. Discuss.
Same in Mexico, the drug wars are being fought with American guns.
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All Praise, Glory, Honor, Victory & Thanks to Jesus Christ for ensuring Princess Catherine completed her cancer treatment successfully, & pray that sh

All Praise, Glory, Honor, Victory & Thanks to Jesus Christ for ensuring Princess Catherine completed her cancer treatment successfully, & pray that she may be cancer-free, and live a long earthly life well into her 100s:

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The Movie Version of Shogun Just Won a Ton of Awards...

What you're suggesting is untrue. The Handmaid's Tale is an American dystopian television series that debuted in 2017 and it's still on. They have numerous accolades.

* The first season won eight Primetime Emmy Awards from 13 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series.

* It is the first show produced by Hulu to win a major award and the first series on a streaming service to win an Emmy for Outstanding Series.

* It also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series -- Drama.

* Elisabeth Moss was also awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Drama Series.

In light of their success it isn't surprising a similar storyline might experience the same. They've tested the concept and proven the audience likes it. I watched the series and read the books in the past. It was well done. They deserved the awards and if Shogun is equally good it should be recognized.

~bella
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