A city-state surrounded by walls filled with armed guards has no place in this conversation.

Vanellus said:

IDF soldiers reveal that the IDF uses Palestinians as human shields and kills indiscrimantety:

Israeli soliders admit killing civilians and using human shields in Gaza

The makers of Breaking Ranks...

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A new documentary airing on ITV, Breaking Ranks: Inside Israel's War, claims to be “the story of the war in Gaza told by the soldiers who fought it.”

ITV’s ‘Breaking Ranks’: The IDF Soldier Documentary That Broke From the Truth

The story of the war in Gaza is, that the islamist terrorist group Hamas has effectively turned the entire civilian population of the Gaza Strip into human shields for its fight against Israel.

Always in His Presence said:

Uh huh and that has to do with Trump's generosity how?

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To do with what? The feel-good stories without evidence you posted?

But you're right. This is pointless.

BobRyan said:

Fracturing, splinterig was never God's plan for the church, even though we see it in the NT and Paul outright predicts it in Acts 20.

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Of course. Every human puts their self-interest first which gives us 8 billion paths. Much simpler to do as God said and put His will first.

Perpetual Student said:

If that were the case and the president is so easy to trigger, can we still say that he is fit for the function?

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That's why I stated that it didn't show levelheaded leadership on Trump's part... If I thought he was fit for the function, I would've voted for him, but I didn't.

...but if the democrats are going to claim to be the "adults in the room", then this sort of goading to get a response out of him just so that we can all have the conversation we're having now, should be beneath them. That's doubly true when they're making implied suggestions to troops to do things that could land troops in legal hot water and ruin their careers.


If someone has an alcoholic neighbor who gets irrational when he drinks, should they give him a bottle whiskey and car keys (and put third parties at risk) just as a means to prove to the other neighbors "see, this is what I'm talking about!...you see what an unhinged drunk he is?

CoreyD said:

We have been through this, and I have clarified what exactly free will is.

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You're mistaken. You're still using the neutral philosophical meaning of free will that is NOT scriptural BECAUSE it does NOT acknowledge God as the Truth in the moral/immoral context of Character. Note that in scripture the children of the devil sin because they will do the works of their father. In scripture "will" means desire/intent NOT choice.

CoreyD said:

I cannot change your mindset, from the direction you want to go.

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I have the mind of Christ because I am continuing in the words Jesus spoke --> "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin". "If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Clare73 said:

Your false distinction in the natures of "baby" and "fetus" is not off topic.

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Yes it is. Read the thread title. DOn't be obtuse.


The OP already indicated he wants the tread back on topic.

partinobodycular said:

But then again, it's all in the eye of the beholder. A month earlier and you'd have seen nothing but corn.

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Honestly, I LOVE that. IT reminds me of my uncle's place in northern Holland that backs onto a farm wit ha little cuvert separating it.

I bet it smells wonderful; Tilled earth is.......great.

fhansen said:

And yet, can anyone sinning wantonly, willfully, gravely, enter heaven? Must we overcome sin as per Rom 8:12-14 or Heb 12:14?

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Non-responsive to the question: "Is anyone able to live sinlessly?" (post #143),

asked in response to the question: 'We freely “make the moral choice” to not “live sinlessly.” '

NxNW said:

Evidence please!

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All on youtube...check it out..tons from reliable site....




These are the only ones i follow...

Fervent said:

Given that transubstantiation is a miracle, I'm not sure that blood typing restrictions would necessarily apply. It's not a transfusion or an ordinary medical procedure, so the miracle can be wrought even if it doesn't physically "make sense" for it to have such effects.

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I agree with that. Still, I would like to know Jesus' blood type, and O negative makes the most sense to me, spiritually, symbolically, physically.

Twitter thread regarding ICE discrepancies.

BobRyan said:

That is not what the Bible teaches.

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It teaches not to put our will ahead of the Will of God. Both elohim and man failed to obey. To force either to have done so would have eliminated our usefulness as servants if we no longer had the freedom to be creative in fulfilling our appointed tasks. For instance Adam would have named everything the same name, not having the ability to think beyond instinct.

God did give us a choice in the matter when it came to the tree of knowledge, yet scripture just says don't or else, rather than give understanding as to why. This, no doubt, was because man in their state of mind at the time without the knowledge could not comprehend the reasons for being told not to eat of the wrong tree anyway. Now we can, not only having the knowledge, but also the results of failure to do so in the entire Bible, and are again given a choice to repent or not, this time having an understanding why putting our will ahead of the Will of God will lead to death..

Landon Caeli said:

Because one thing leads to another, and if you don't care now, then whe will you care?

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Obviously one thing leads to another, but that still doesn't answer my question... why should I care?

Mandami has not even sworn in yet and is already on track to becoming a lame duck mayor.

joymercy said:

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Cardinal Fernandez seems to disagree.

Michie said:

Tucker Carlson has found himself at the center of controversy once again. This time for two reasons: his recent interview with Nick Fuentes, a figure widely known for antisemitic and white-nationalist rhetoric, and his claim of having experienced a demonic attack shortly after what he described as a profound encounter with God.
The backlash has been fierce, and not only from the secular press. Many on the political right who once condemned “cancel culture” now seem eager to cancel Carlson. The same voices that demanded nuance and mercy for others now appear quick to condemn one of their own.
Let’s start with the Fuentes interview. Carlson gave Fuentes nearly two hours on his program, describing him as “talented” and “engaged,” and calling some of his ideas “not crazy.” He did not explicitly agree with Fuentes’ antisemitic views, but neither did he firmly challenge them. It was, at best, a lapse in discernment – a moment when generosity of conversation became a platform for poison.

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Nick Fuentes’ ideology is insufferable. His antisemitism is real and destructive. Christians must be clear: such views are incompatible with the Gospel of Christ and are subject to God’s judgment. Yet acknowledging the wrongness of Fuentes’ words does not require the destruction of Tucker Carlson. Correction is not the same as condemnation.
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Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes and demonic attack: Does he deserve the backlash?

Tucker Carlson has found himself at the center of controversy once again

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Keeping in mind that all unbelief in Jesus Christ results in condemnation by him (Jn 3:18).

JosephZ said:

What purpose does it serve to share anti-Islamic propaganda and the extremist narrative of Islam when 99% of the world's Muslims don't follow Islam in the way you describe it in this thread?

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Because your estimates underappreciate the danger, and those work-a-day Muslims don't really make a difference in the threat assessment.

JosephZ said:

If you dislike Islam, that's fine, but why post anything at all about it if you know that it's only going to create more fear and division?

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Already addressed, it's not just about disliking Islam but seeing it as one of, if not the, greatest looming threats to Western societies as fundamentalists use the misplaced tolerance against such societies. To take another example, even though 99% of NAZIs weren't running concentration camps that doesn't mean we should turn a blind eye to widespread NAZI ideology.

Hentenza said:

No, they are not mistranslations. They say exactly what the scripture say. All foods are clean. Just these two scriptures proves it.

“because it does not go into his heart, but into his stomach, and is eliminated?” (Thereby He declared all foods clean.)”
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because it does not go into his heart, but into his stomach, and is eliminated?” (Thereby He declared all foods clean.)

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That was added to the Text, was not in the original Greek and this was not about food, Jesus told us what He meant using food only as an illustration and explained the parable in the very next verse that you left out for some reason. This passage is about eating with unwashed hands Mark7:2 Mat15:1-2 the Pharisees claimed this is what defiles a man- Jesus corrected them

Mark 7: 20 And He said, “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man. 21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness. 23 All these evil things come from within and defile a man.”

This was a parable - which means not to take literally and Peter asked Jesus what this parable means (obviously wasn't about food) which Jesus explained, never was His answer that He made foods that He deemed an abomination now clean.


Mat 15:15 Then Peter answered and said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.”

16 So Jesus said, “Are you also still without understanding? 17 Do you not yet understand that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and is eliminated? 18 But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man. 19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies. 20 These are the things which defile a man, but to eat with unwashed hands does not defile a man.”


And the understanding that we can eat foods God deemed an abomination was not Peters understanding either as we see clearly in Acts some 30 years after Jesus said this.

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Peter was hungry and saw what used to be unclean animals and crawling creatures and the Lord told him that they had been cleansed and were fine to eat.

“But he became hungry and wanted to eat; but while they were making preparations, he fell into a trance; and he *saw the sky opened up, and an object like a great sheet coming down, lowered by four corners to the ground, and on it were all kinds of four-footed animals and crawling creatures of the earth and birds of the sky. A voice came to him, “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!” But Peter said, “By no means, Lord, for I have never eaten anything unholy and unclean.” Again a voice came to him a second time, “What God has cleansed, no longer consider unholy.””
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Acts 10:9 The next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about [e]the sixth hour. 10 Then he became very hungry and wanted to eat; but while they made ready, he fell into a trance 11 and saw heaven opened and an object like a great sheet bound at the four corners, descending to him and let down to the earth. 12 In it were all kinds of four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and birds of the air. 13 And a voice came to him, “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.”

Peter initially thought it was about food what did he say:

14 But Peter said, “Not so, Lord! For I have never eaten anything common or unclean.”

Obviously Peter never thought Jesus made everything clean in Mark7 Mat15 because he still never ate almost 30 years later anything common or unclean.


15 And a voice spoke to him again the second time, “What God has cleansed you must not call common.” 16 This was done three times. And the object was taken up into heaven again.

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17 Now while Peter [g]wondered within himself what this vision which he had seen meant,

Obviously Peter didn't think the vision was about food otherwise he would not have continued to wonder what it meant

behold, the men who had been sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate. 18 And they called and asked whether Simon, whose surname was Peter, was lodging there.

19 While Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are seeking you. 20 Arise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.”

21 Then Peter went down to the men [h]who had been sent to him from Cornelius, and said, “Yes, I am he whom you seek. For what reason have you come?”

22 And they said, “Cornelius the centurion, a just man, one who fears God and has a good reputation among all the nation of the Jews, was divinely instructed by a holy angel to summon you to his house, and to hear words from you.” 23 Then he invited them in and lodged them.

On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

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24 And the following day they entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his relatives and close friends. 25 As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him. 26 But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I myself am also a man.” 27 And as he talked with him, he went in and found many who had come together. 28 Then he said to them, “You know how unlawful it is for a Jewish man to keep company with or go to one of another nation. But God has shown me that I should not call any man common or unclean. 29 Therefore I came without objection as soon as I was sent for. I ask, then, for what reason have you sent for me?”

30 So Cornelius said, [i]“Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, 31 and said, ‘Cornelius, your prayer has been heard, and your [j]alms are remembered in the sight of God. 32 Send therefore to Joppa and call Simon here, whose surname is Peter. He is lodging in the house of Simon, a tanner, by the sea. [k]When he comes, he will speak to you.’ 33 So I sent to you immediately, and you have done well to come. Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God.”

34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. 35 But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him. 36 The word which God sent to the [l]children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all— 37 that word you know, which was proclaimed throughout all Judea, and began from Galilee after the baptism which John preached: 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. 39 And we are witnesses of all things which He did both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem, whom [m]they killed by hanging on a tree. 40 Him God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly, 41 not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. 42 And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead. 43 To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission[n] of sins.”

Hentenza said:

Your argument is with God.

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God has the last word and He already spoken and foretold what would happen so hopefully we can make better decisions Isa66:17 all we as Christians, which means followers of Christ, needs to do is believe and believe enough to do what He asks. Not to place our own wishes desires and wants over a thus saith the Lord. But its been the issue from the beginning mans will over God's. God tell us plainly, but sadly many do not like what He has to say, so they try to find out of context Scripture to disagree with His plain teachings. They want His blessings, but they really do not want what God asks of His children, plainly.

I will leave it as agree to disagree, these passage are plain, when we isolate verses out of context, in the end its only hurting those who teach and follow these teachings just as Jesus said Mat15:14

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JimR-OCDS said:

That's great for you, but there are many others like me who have to try and translate Latin into English in their minds.
It removes them from prayer. Some are not capable of translating the words. We're supposed to serve the least of our
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Creativeguy said:

I've been struggling with this for many years despite so many prayers, reading the Bible, etc. It's a horrible, sexualized community with no substance. I try to keep to myself and not bother anyone, yet people in the homosexual world keep coming into my life causing turmoil. Please pray for me.

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Praying for you my friend. May God continue to give you strength

1 Pet 4:1 Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. 3 For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles, having pursued a course of sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousing, drinking parties and abominable idolatries. 4 In all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same excesses of dissipation, and they malign you;

1 Pet 4:12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing

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Amen. Praise God for your sister's new life in Christ