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com7fy8 · 2025-11-04T17:13:23-0600

Many of the Hebrew names in the Bible are constructs of words from the Jewish vocabulary. It might be kind of like how Native Americans would use vocabulary words in a name to tell us something about the person.

"Dances With Wolves" > yeah . . . kind of like that.

So, yes there would be the matter of if "Cinnamon" comes from the Hebrew word for Cinnamon.

In English we do have some number of names that are made of vocabulary words > Faith, Hope, Love . . .

In Hebrew, Bethany means "Date House". So, in Hebrew you would hear people calling her Date House.

johnnypapa · 2025-11-04T17:07:17-0600

Ave, María, grátia plena,
Dóminus tecum.
Benedicta tu in muliéribus,
et benedíctus fructus ventris
tui, Iesus.
Sancta María, Mater Dei,
ora pro nobis peccatoribus
nunc et in hora mortis nostrae.
Amen.

timewerx · 2025-11-04T17:03:06-0600

eleos1954 said:
the "Spirit of truth" will come and guide believers into "all truth" this to mean the Holy Spirit will provide new insights and understanding of the Scriptures, rather than replacing them entirely.

Scripture and the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is considered the divine interpreter of Scripture, illuminating its truths and guiding believers in applying them to their lives. Therefore, the guidance of the Holy Spirit does not eliminate the need for studying the Bible; rather, it enhances the study of it.

. Jesus’ teaching was about the Holy Spirit guiding believers into all truth, a role that complements and builds upon the scriptures, not one that replaces them.

Jesus Himself knew, respected, and lived by God's word, using it to overcome temptation (quoting "it is written"). He emphasized the importance of searching the Scriptures because they testify about Him and lead to eternal life (John 5:39).

Despite the incredible importance/necessity of the scriptures to the Jews and to many religions and despite Jesus being fully aware of it.

Jesus never referred to the scriptures as the Word of God.

Jesus referred to scriptures distinctly from the Word of God.

Jesus quoted from scriptures "it is written" because at that time, the Holy Spirit has not been given yet. The scriptures is the only way Jesus can reach common ground with the Jews including His disciples.

Also given the huge importance of the Torah / Bible up to the modern times, the primary source of Godly wisdom and knowledge to many Christians, not once did Jesus mentioned the continued study of scriptures.

Nor the Holy Spirit will only (mostly) guide you in studying the scriptures. John 16:13 "All Truth". is the not the same as the Holy Scriptures. Because truth is also found in science, history, journalism, etc (not everything you hear or read on the internet or books are lies). If the scripture is far more important than all other sources of the Truth, Jesus would not simply bunch them all up as "All Truth". Jesus would have probably said, "guide you in the scriptures and all other truths".

Only the Apostles like Peter, Paul etc, continue regarding the scriptures of such huge importance.

Jesus didn't.

Disciples who were ex-Pharisees did. I'm not saying the Apostles are bad nor spreading false teachings deliberately. But a lifetime of being Pharisee, living among Pharisees can't easily come off even after couple of years walking with Christ. A clear pattern is emerging.

Chesterton · 2025-11-04T17:01:05-0600

mourningdove~ said:
Lol ... We didn't even have the option of buying lunch!

We all brown bagged it ... usually with "baloney", or cheese, or PB&J sandwiches ... but our parents did pay for us to have milk (chocolate or white) with our sandwiches.

Rescued One said:
Yes, Mom paid for milk. Chocolate wasn't available. I wish I had asked hubby what the kids had for lunch in the one room schoolhouse he attended! The only information he told me was that he got in trouble for deliberately placing his crayons in a sunny windowsill. He probably walked to school. I wonder if he walked home or to his babysitter's for lunch.

In grade school we could buy a tray of food or bring lunch. I have a memory of when I had a ham sandwich and a Jewish friend asked to trade his sandwich for mine because he'd never tasted ham. Another friend was saying not to give it to him because his parents didn't want him to eat ham. I didn't know nuthin about religion or anything so I didn't see the harm. I traded with him. :sorry:

After school my mom asked me how I liked my lunch. I told her I'd traded her sandwich with my friend. My folks knew he was Jewish so mom said "Ooh, you shouldn't do that. Don't do it again". But my dad was laughing out loud - "You gave your ham sandwich to the Goldstein kid?!" ROFL

One year In junior high they introduced the option to buy bag lunches of cheeseburgers, fries and milkshake. I recall there was some controversy about it with some of the parents, but for me it was YEAH!

com7fy8 · 2025-11-04T16:56:49-0600

Pepperdoodle said:
So what is your motivation to discuss/debate things online?

There are trolls who are said to try to mess up things, just to entertain themselves.

Yes, there are ones who sneak in, in order to misrepresent and confuse things and to promote some group and its cause.

It can be certain writers are on drugs or are under the influence.

There are ones, maybe, who want practice with their debating skills.

And others might be starting a topic so ones of us will do their homework.

One person thinks he can write to anyone, but say something that God is able to use to help the person.

Plus, we have readers who might never write but who can benefit from what is written to ones who refuse it.

For a while, I had a Skype companion, and we did not agree on something > it was something like this > she made her case, that God can use online activities, and I made mine, I think, how you need to share in person; then I decided she had a point how God is not limited . . . right when she decided I was right!

sjastro · 2025-11-04T16:54:08-0600

stevevw said:
The same with many sites in Egypt and around the world. These are being dates at X time because some of the later works were found in the site and there was nothing on other works as to when they were made. In fact later Pharoahs stamped their name on earlier works.

Thats why I am saying there has to be some independent way to differentiate the stone itself. If they are really made by different methods (hand made or machined) then there should be some differences that can reveal the method used.

But in the meantime I keep coming back to the simple but revealing naked eye observations. As above with the different vases we see the handmade and what at least looks like machined finishes. These are the naked eye differences in the signatures. They will reveal differences down to the micro level.

The same with cuts in stones, logistics, and any mark in the works that can be analysed. One example I came across was the scoop marks. Which is claimed as being caused by pounding with dolorite stones which are harder than the granite.

The issue is like the vases that these traditional methods are also used. Its not as if anyone is saying that both methods are being used. Like today we have varying methods being used and the best come from the best methods.

Scans are being done on these scoop marks and they are finding the exact opposite of random pounding away. Rather uniform patterns of scoops as though the granite was softened and some uniform scooper was going along scooping away the softened surface.

Playing the devil's advocate let's assume your idiotic conspiracy theory is correct where all 18th dynasty granite obelisks were forgeries produced in the Old Kingdom as the technology was lost by the time of the New Kingdom.
Therefore the unfinished obelisk at Aswan had been attempted in the Old Kingdom.

Since it is an Old Kingdom construction using superior technology dolerite pounders were not needed so why are there hundreds of rounded dolerite stones of different sizes on the site which are clearly not naturally occurring? Furthermore why are depression marks in the obelisk within the range of sizes of these dolerite stones?

If the Old Kingdom had the technology of softening granite then they would not have had to use dolerite, any stone harder than softened granite would have sufficed.

Going back to predynastic times in Egypt if they had the capability of producing high precision vases on lathes then making smooth sharp flint blades from dolerite, quartz and chert would have been a piece of cake yet the evidence paints a very different picture.

If you are going to be true to form the information provided is going to be ignored and the issue remains whether this is due to a lack of basic comprehension skills or trolling resulting in propagation of misinformation and disinformation.

Multifavs · 2025-11-04T16:50:35-0600

Multifavs said:
Kirby and the Rod of Darkness was different from my typical writing in that it's more humorous and less realistic overall. While Mystery of the Mirror Rift is more like my typical writing, I noticed there are still a few different things about it:

-It's my first story where one of the main protagonists is a robot. I had a few stories before where the main villain or the villain's sidekick was a robot, but that's a bit different.
-Most of the major characters are female. Not that that never happens, but it's not super common. The last time it happened was about ten years ago, I think.
-If I remember correctly, it's my first story with a female villain. I do remember making at least one before, but she never actually appeared in a story.

I just remembered another female villain I made in the past who never appeared in a story. So I've made two of them before, but both were basically drawn a few times and then forgotten. I also don't know if Mirrobo would actually be considered a main protagonist or if it would be considered the protagonist's sidekick. I've noticed it doesn't seem to be as involved in the story as Susie is, but I guess that's understandable.

I suppose this year, I'll probably use the same Christmas avatar I used the past two years. I mean, I could make a new one but Mystery of the Mirror Rift doesn't have holiday chapters, and decorating Mirrobo for Christmas might be kind of weird!

Although if I do decide to make some animations like I mentioned in my previous post, I might make at least one Christmas one!

Michie · 2025-11-04T16:47:58-0600

Chesterton said:
I know this guy. We're not really friends, but we're very friendly with each other. We see each other fairly often in social settings, but in about 10 years there's only been 5 or 6 times when we were alone together.

Five or six years ago, in conversation I happened to mention to him that I enjoy watching the Little League World Series. I told him that I like youth sports better than professional or college, because there's no money involved, and I feel like kids are playing a game for fun as you should. He then mentioned that his young son had started playing (American) football. I said something to the effect of "I'd love to see that" or "can I watch him play sometime?" I don't recall what was said next, but nothing came of it for over five years.

Fast forward to last week. We were talking about whatever, and I asked him if his son was still playing. The son is in the 8 to 12 age range, I estimate. He said yes, he's got a game coming up. I asked "Could I come watch?", and he gave me what I felt was a very strange and insulting response.

He just said no. I asked why not. He said "you're not family" and then added "but you can hang around us here" (here meaning where we often socialize with others usually including his wife and kids).

I should also mention that years ago, I was riding in his car when we needed to go to his house to pick some things up. He parked on a crossroad near his street, and had his petite wife walk down the sidewalk carrying the items. I thought that was strange. Did he not want me to know which house he lives in?

Am I being weird or is he? I have zero interest in "hanging around" his family, and have never said or done anything to indicate that I do, other than asking about watching his son play ball. I've spoken very briefly with his wife a couple of times, but I've never said a single word to any of his children, not even a "hi". I don't even remember his two girls' names.

Was it weird of me to ask to go watch his son play? Or is he weird for treating an innocuous request as if I'm a pedophile or stalker or something?

It just sounds forced. Either you click or you don’t. I do think it appears he may find your interest in children’s sports a tad off. People are very suspicious these days and have a very untrusting mindset. That could completely explain the reason for parking so far from his home. I would not worry about it but next time you both are talking again, I’d avoid the topic of children’s sports completely. I don’t think you acted oddly but it may have set out red flags as far as he was concerned. You both are just acquaintances where neither side seem all too interested in getting to know each other better. I could see where it bothers you thinking of his impression of you but these things happens when it’s just an acquaintance and not an actual friendship where there is some knowledge of one another. We tend to have certain impressions of those we do not know well yet have no interest in investing in a friendship with. I hope this helps.

keras · 2025-11-04T16:47:47-0600

Strong in Him said:
They do if they are symbolizing an urgent message.

Written on what?
Zechariah tells us: a round tube shaped object that can fly.

Strong in Him said:
Why did the angel push the wickedness back into the basket?

Because it symbolises nuclear radiation. Proved by the lead cover.

Strong in Him said:
the fact that you can't read Scripture?

I read and understand the Prophesies to be meaningful and illuminating, not worthless and only adding to the confusion.

Strong in Him said:
And if he doesn't, no doubt you'll have another explanation for that?

It could be next year.
All in Gods good timing.

MarkRohfrietsch · 2025-11-04T16:41:41-0600

This was also the 500th anaversary of the first celebration of Luther's German Mass. Before that...

https://www.facebook.com/reel/810158458654760

Tropical Wilds · 2025-11-04T16:33:04-0600

Not sure Kevin Spacey is the guy I’d look to quote in this scenario.

essentialsaltes · 2025-11-04T16:29:15-0600

essentialsaltes said:
Unfortunately, bird flu isn't over.

And it's not just for chickens.

Sticker shock: Cost of turkey up 75% over last year

Thanks to the avian flu outbreak, there are 5 million fewer turkeys raised in the U.S. this year compared with 2024, making it a 40 year low, according to Purdue University.

The wholesale price of a turkey this year is up a staggering 75% compared with last year, averaging about $1.71 per pound.

“The price of a 15-pound turkey may come in at about $31 this year, but I would say there are going to be lots of grocery store operators that are going to mark those prices down, just to get you in the door with the likelihood that you’re going to buy something else,” he said.

Michie · 2025-11-04T16:21:50-0600

Prosecutors in the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in Arizona plan to seek the death penalty for Adam Christopher Sheafe, the man who confessed to the crucifixion-style murder of New River Bible Chapel Pastor William Schonemann in his home earlier this year.

The prosecutors filed their notice of intent to seek the death penalty against 51-year-old Sheafe, who reportedly targeted Schonemann as a result of his faith, Arizona Family reported.

Even though he confessed to murdering 76-year-old Schoneman, Sheafe pleaded not guilty to the charge in July, which criminal defense attorney Russ Richelsoph told Arizona Family is standard in the court process.

“A judge at a felony arraignment is never going to let a defendant plead guilty,” he said. “Crazy people will confess to crimes that they didn’t commit.”

Continued below.

Prosecutors seek death penalty for man who crucified pastor

Prosecutors in the Maricopa County Attorney s Office in Arizona plan to seek the death penalty for Adam Christopher Sheafe, the man who confessed to the crucifixion-style murder of New River Bible

www.christianpost.com

com7fy8 · 2025-11-04T16:21:18-0600

stevevw said:
These seem to me the traits of the Pharisees. Who formed a group who looked down on other groups and even within their own religion.

I can give in to the temptation to look down on a hypocrite, and self-righteously judge the person.

essentialsaltes · 2025-11-04T16:18:20-0600

Arrest made in connection with New Jersey Election Day bomb threats

Some polling sites in NYC also fielded what officials called "swatting" threats.

It was not immediately clear whether the subject of the arrest -- a juvenile -- was also responsible for Election Day threats made against other locations.

Multiple polling places temporarily closed Tuesday morning in Northern New Jerseyafter precincts received emailed bomb threats later deemed to be not credible, prompting election officials to direct some voters to other polling places.

The threatening emails went to polling locations in New Jersey's Bergen County, Essex County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, and Passaic County, officials said.

During the 2024 election, bomb threats called into polling stations in key swing states prompted widespread delays in voting. The FBI later said the threats likely originated from Russia.

Michie · 2025-11-04T16:18:02-0600

A man has been charged with threatening a Catholic school in Pennsylvania that garnered controversy for creating a parade float that included Holocaust imagery.

Joseph Gilleo II, a 28-year-old resident of Bucks County, is facing charges after leaving a threatening voice message for St. Joseph’s Catholic School of Hanover.

According to authorities, Gileo threatened the school in response to its Halloween parade float that featured imagery referencing the Holocaust that many found offensive.

Charging documents stated that Gilleo allegedly called school officials “Nazi sympathizing” and “psychopaths,” adding that he believes God “will not save you from what happens next.”

Continued below.

'Maybe time to persecute you': Man charged with threatening Catholic school over Holocaust float

A man has been charged with threatening a Catholic school in Pennsylvania that garnered controversy for creating a parade float that included Holocaust imagery

www.christianpost.com

Abraham1st · 2025-11-04T16:06:30-0600

JulieB67 said:
My post was to point out that I believe it's Christ's rest that we enter into today and not just one day of the week.

We enter in by belief that God ceased from HIs works, and declared a holy day/sanctification/all was very good, Christ did the works of the Father then ceased from HIs works, sanctified Himself that we may also be sanctified by the truth.

Genesis 2:3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.

John 17:19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.

2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:
14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

essentialsaltes · 2025-11-04T16:06:06-0600

They can't flee to Texas, anyway.

SavedByGrace3 · 2025-11-04T16:05:44-0600

joechristianwarrior said:
One thing I have noticed is that most Christians cannot remember the things Jesus taught. For example, if you ask your average Christian to name 10 or 15 things Jesus actually taught - like His actual commands, not the 10 Commandments from Moses or anything like that - you'll find that most can't do it. They simply don't know what Jesus taught (love your neighbor as yourself, rejoice when persecuted, give to those who ask, etc.). If churches could do more to help Christians remember the actual teachings of Jesus, then I think it would go a long way toward helping Christians show that they actually love the Lord. (John 14:15)

Amen. I recall the parable where the birds come and take away the seeds

Mark 4:4 KJV
4 And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

Mark 4:15 KJV
15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts.

So there is a force outside of ourselves that is actively trying to take the word away.
Thanks...

essentialsaltes · 2025-11-04T16:01:09-0600

A2SG said:
Halligan cannot decide her comments are off the record after the fact, that's Journalism 101.

What if you (or your boss) has access to Obama's time machine?

'Making up new rules': Legal experts mock Trump DOJ over latest 'fatally flawed' move

The Department of Justice on Monday submitted a filing in the cases of former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James defending the appointment of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan. But multiple attorneys, professors and journalists are blasting the DOJ in what they view as a last-ditch attempt to keep Halligan in her role.

Reuters reporter Brad Heath posted to Bluesky on Monday that Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed to have "retroactively appointed former Trump attorney Lindsey Halligan as a 'special attorney' for DOJ and has 'ratified' all of her actions to date, including her presentations to the grand juries that indicted Trump's foes." Legal journalist Chris Geidner posted the DOJ filing [filed November 3rd]and the appointment while quipping that Bondi "dressed up as a lawyer on Halloween."

She said "hereby". It must be legit.

adrianmonk · 2025-11-04T15:57:59-0600

Paulwat said:
Wolfenstein: The New Order

Great game.

Robban · 2025-11-04T15:48:47-0600

YeshuaFan said:
if they exist and are demonic though, we all should be well informed on their schemes and plans

Best to not go down that road, not unprepared at least.

Many have been conned, truth cannot die, if anyone is one with truth they cannot die either, they pass on.

It is all a part of this worlds falseness.

Today there is a flood of information, both from above and below.

Best is in all simpleness to seek to have clean hands and a pure heart.

JuliiaW · 2025-11-04T15:45:00-0600

MrSkyfish said:
I guess...

Destiny 2 (I guess I will keep playing this game)
Dying Light: The Beast (Features 4-player campaign co-op)
Borderlands 4 (I hope it isn't like part 3 which was pretty bad)
Towerborne (Any new DLC would be nice for this one!)
Battlefield 6 (Beta was a blast!)
The Blood of Dawnwalker (From the Devs behind The Witcher games)
The Elder Scrolls 6
Fallout 5
The Last Ronin (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game)

I also really want more casino games to be released so there’s always something new to try, and it’s a good reminder that managing your money safely is important too, which is why I found this guide on New Zealand bank codes useful https://newzealandbanks.co.nz/codes/ because just like checking rules in a game, verifying bank information helps you avoid mistakes or fraud especially if you use that account for games.

Fallout is one of my favourite game series, and I can't wait for a new one.
And I'm really looking forward to GTA 6

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