March 13

BPPLEE said:

ICE should take the following steps.
Eliminate quotas
Wear uniforms
Stop targeting sanctuary cities.
In fact, make sanctuary cities the only place where illegal immigrants aren't deported.
Then those cities can enjoy all the benefits that illegal immigrants bring, like lower crime and more tax revenue (supposedly)
The people seem to want them there so give the people what they want
If they have committed no other crimes I would even give them the option, be deported or relocated to a sanctuary city

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I could actually support this. Its a great idea. I think Congress should codify this. Then border patrol could focus on areas that don't want them.

Although I do see a problem though and that's the illegals won't stay there. A lot of these areas have suburbs that aren't sanctuary and the illegals will go there to live or work.

I watched a video today involving a contractor who said he loves the crackdown. He said illegals are starting to not go to work because of them. Which means he is able to do more work. He LOVES it. His fellow smaller contractors are really appreciating the fact that their businesses are in more demand. They are able to better provide for their families. Its something weve been saying. These illegals are taking American jobs.

Real Christian William Wilberforce before Karl Marx set the slaves free via petitions and elections. He worked with William Pitt... He part invented the RSPCA. I think they were somewhere behind free education and reforms in India on disposing of unwanted babies and burning of widows. And tried to handle pornography.

Wilberforce was part of the Clapham Sect, a Christian-social reform group whose legacy includes:

• Abolition of slavery in the empire
• Early welfare reforms
• Prison reform
• Education expansion
• The RSPCA
• Campaigns against prostitution and obscene materials
• Major missionary and humanitarian work abroad

In many ways, they pioneered social-activism movements later seen in both liberal and Christian ethics — long before Marxist political theory existed.

Wilberforce is author of, Real Christianity.

ThatRobGuy said:

https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/11/politics/indiana-senate-republicans-redistricting-trump

Indianapolis —
The Indiana Senate on Thursday voted down a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts to produce two more GOP-friendly seats, rejecting President Donald Trump’s months-long campaign to pressure the Republican supermajority in the deep-red state to bend to his will.

The 31-19 vote saw 21 Republicans join 10 Democrats in voting down the proposed map that would have positioned the GOP, which currently holds seven of Indiana’s nine US House seats, for a sweep of all nine seats in next year’s midterm elections.


I wonder how much of this "Hoosier defiance" from the Indiana state GOP could be a little bit of payback for the way Trump treated (presumably) their former friend, and pretty popular GOP governor, Mike Pence.

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Like Mike Pence it seems Republicans in this state still have some integrity. This discussion reminds of the British historical experience of rotten boroughs or indeed the ways in which blacks were excluded from the ballot in Southern states by intimidation. There have always been attempts to manipulate democratic systems to secure favorable outcomes to the incumbents. But the USA is not a African Banana Republic - is it?

JosephZ said:

There's a lot of money to be made in the anti-Islam industry, and many ex-Muslims have discovered this. Anytime I see an ex-Muslim who

JosephZ said:

Have you been to any of these places in the US and Europe that you believe have been taken over by the Islamic community?

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frequently appears on right-wing platforms promoting their books or sharing horror stories, I question their sincerity and motivations.

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Yes that's obvious. So apparently as long as they tell their story and no one pays them, you'll believe it?

I suppose I would have to have gone to Dauchau to know what's happened? Maybe, I have to join the cartel to be able to know what happens there too?

So, we aren't allowed to listen to anyone that wrote a book about their experiences and we aren't allowed to accept anyone's information about what goes in anywhere unless we've visited it ourselves. Is that essentially it?

Belk said:

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And it lasted long after that.

wing2000 said:

Who gave you permission for shore leave in Venezuela?

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That's clearly main street USA.

SuperCow said:

How can you not see that you are stating every side of the argument at once and completely refuting yourself?

How does it sound to you if I were to say that "if I flicked a light switch on, it does not imply that the electrical current did not really choose to turn the light on. I think it is more obvious, since I flicked the light switch, that the electrical current's choice to turn on the light is only real if I allowed it. That the electrical current is not the prime mover in its choice does not deny that the electrical current is the immediate cause of the light turning on."

The electrical current is indeed the cause, but did it make the choice to be the cause?

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But we're not talking about electric current here, are we? God created. There was and is nothing that is not a result of that.

SuperCow said:

True, It does not; however, in that case it requires deception by God to make me believe that i am not already controlled by a fixation in time.

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No. Only by your parameters.

SuperCow said:

First you say it is false that man is the prime mover in his deeds, and then immediately afterwards you proclaim it as true in the next two sentences.

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I looked. I see nowhere I proclaimed as true that man is the prime mover in his deeds.

SuperCow said:

I am not denying that God caused our reality, but within that reality I believe that God has the ability to give us a choice that is not pre-determined. You claim that God does not have that ability, but through a bunch of word-salad try to explain away the contradictions your position creates.

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No. If he caused it, and that is reality, then whatever is real within that reality is caused by God. To characterize something within that reality as uncaused is therefore logically self-contradictory.

No, I do not claim that God does not (nor that he does) have that ability. I claim it is logical nonsense, a figment of the imagination, words playing in the mind of presumptuous humans.

SuperCow said:

Actually, the source of choice is not so much the issue as is whether the choice is real. If God knows our choice before it is made, then it is not really a choice either by God or by us.

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I did not intend "the source of choice" there. I intended the source of the ability to choose Christ, and the source of salvific Faith.

9Rock9 said:

So, I heard a theory that Jesus was crucified on a Wednesday, rather than Friday (as is commonly believed.) Therefore, he rose from the dead on Saturday (the Sabbath.)

Idk enough about this view to really either affirm or deny it, but is it a gospel issue?

Can a genuine Christian believe Jesus died on Wednesday, as long as he still agrees that he rose again three days later?

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I feel I am a genuine Christian and I believe that Christ was crucified on a Wednesday and he rose on the Sabbath.

I believe either the lack of the translators knowledge of the ancient Israelites Sabbath days and which Sabbath day was being referred to along with their lack of knowledge that the Israelites days began at 6:00 p.m. gave them reason to feel it was Friday or because Constantine made It law that Sunday was the day of worship removing the day of worship from the Sabbath, the first Roman churches agreed and gave reasoning for the acceptance that Christ was crucified on a Friday and rose on a Sunday I feel, and they grossly miscalculated the days.

And if one had just a smidgen of mathematical knowledge one would know if Jesus was crucified on a Friday and stayed in the belly of the Earth for 3 days and three nights he would have risen on a Monday.

I believe that is why the Lord made the Sabbath day Holy unto himself and for men because that was when his plan of salvation for man was carried out.

Lord didn't say remember the Sabbath and keep it holy as a part of the Ten Commandments for nothing. Nor did he ever change the Sabbath from the seventh day to the first day, the Roman Church accepted that under Constantine.

Wish I could still find the information that was available few years ago detailing each event and each Sabbath that was taken place during the time of the crucifixion of Christ. This is close not as detailed but close
Blog | Maranatha Baptist Church Why I Believe in a Wednesday Crucifixion

stevevw said:

I think you may have misunderstood what I was suggesting. I am not saying God is the problem but actually fallen man who claims to know better and defies God. That only a person renewed in mind and spirit in Christ will ever be able to have a chance at being truely good to lead the people.

Therefore the logical assumption is that those in power who lead and are not renewed in Christ will inevitably be corrupted one way or another.

As though this is our measuring stick that can tell us ultimately though leaders claim to be moral such as being Woke or Humanist or whatever ideology used to replace God. That this will ultimately be corrupted and will should not be surpiised when we see such corruption come out today in leadership.

But I think you have highlighted another aspect. If this is the case that those who defy God blantly, ie have known God and His way but still defy Him then Gods judgement and punishment will also come upon them in one way or another.

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Well, the thought behind what I wrote was, slander, gossip, idle talk is so serious and damaging even though it may seem harmless.

W hen the great Prophetess Miriam, Moses older sister spoke with Aaron about Moses relationship with his wife God was enraged.

If Miriam was punished for seemingly harmless chitter chatter, how much more then should we avoid getting involved in such.

Thereof, Deuteronomy 24:9, to remind oneself.

truthuprootsevil said:

You see if the day of the Lord occurs after the millennium it will not come as a thief in the night, EVERYBODY that is alive whether damned or saved will know.

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What I said and believe, is the terrible Day of the Lords wrath, is the next Prophesied event we can expect. It will come as a surprise to all.
Jesus does not Return in vengeance and fiery wrath.

The glorious Return and the final Judgment will be known, as we get nearer to the times.

another_lost_guy said:

Are there saints or church fathers who wrote anything about it? Is anyone here homeless?

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Please pray as I have a splinter i can't get out or maybe a spider/insect bite or sting from gardening, thank you.

RileyG said:

That’s fair. That’s your choice.

Hypothetically, if you attended a Latin Mass, would you veil?

(I think ALL valid forms of Mass should be preserved and celebrated. Period.)

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If others were veiling at the Latin Mass then I probably would too.

Welcome!

There is no escaping some afflictions. "The afflictions of the righteous are many, but the Lord delivers us from them all." Learning "obedience from the things we suffer." This suggests we encounter troubles but as we trust God, He pulls us toward himself. One thing that helps is to avoid taking the bait or trap that Satan tries to put on us at times. We have to watch our confession and not believe in the lies of the devil. Such lies are generally based on our own fears, condemnation, or other negative thinking. We can push much aside using God's word!

Gracious Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus,
Please be faithful to hold Neostar’s body and soul together throughout the maze of medical treatments he has to endure. I pray for wisdom for him, that he may best know how to comfort his wife during her time of grief. I pray for relief from guilt as well, that he may remember that You have paid for his sins, and strength to apologize to his wife, and rest for them both,
In Christ’s Name,
Amen

Both, probably cats a little more than dogs though.

Football or Fútbol?

Factotum said:

I definitely agree that Jordan is THEE ABSOLUTE WORST in history, when it comes to drama... here's my choice, for his worst drama moment:
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...and when it comes to TEAM sports, I stand with Magic Johnson re: the NBA ...when he said it is illogical to use the amount of titles won, to determine the GOAT player in a team sport. Because winning titles = there are just 'too many moving parts' that are impossible to give proper credit to.

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Bill Russell has the most titles, but 6 and 0 in titles with Jordan as the leader is very impressive. I think that older poeple who grew up watching Jordan are generally going to pick him. Lebron is a beast though and I doubt we will see another player that is similar to his skills perhaps ever again.

My son Jakeb isn't doing well tonight at all. Please ask God to heal him, keep him safe and watch over him. Please ask God to heal him mind and body and protect him and give him joy. Please ask God for total healing. A miracle. Thank you and God bless you.

Gracious Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus,
Please watch over the health of this family, and be faithful to heal as needed.
In Christ’s Name,
Amen

Gracious Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus,
I pray for healing for Jakeb’s stomach. Please keep Carmen’s husband safe, and help her to be free from worry.
In Christ’s Name,
Amen

Gracious Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus,
I pray for healing for Carmen and her various health problems. Help her to be there for her family and not to be sick and in pain.
In Christ’s Name,
Amen

Gene2memE said:

This one was actually done by the book. The seizure appears to be a legal under US law and at least defensible under international maritime law.

However, if you were looking to calm down US-Venezuela tensions, this REALLY doesn't help. One would think that this sort of action amounts to deliberate provocation.

This seizure also shows the Trump Administration's hypocrisy over its recent actions across the Caribbean with the drone strikes AND its lack of action concerning sanctioned Russian oil vessels.

To conduct this seizure, the US co-ordinated elements from the FBI, US Navy, US Coast Guard and various other Homeland Security investigation/intelligence organs and put physical elements (ships, helos) into harms way in international waters. Yet, it is very deliberately NOT doing this to seize the "drug boats" and arrest their crews, instead choosing extrajudicial execution as a strategy.

Also, the US has sanctioned more than 180 Russian oil tankers. I wonder how the Trump administration would react to proposals that it pull similar seizures on Russian vessels in the Mediterranean?

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The Europeans should do this all the false flag ships that the Russians use. Many of those ships too have environmental problems. Russia’s shadow fleet accused of polluting EU waters

I suppose they are too afraid to stop them? They have prosecuted a few that have cut underwater cables though.