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Just a few items here , The original Sheriff in Jackson Co. NC ,had declined to press Charges here , but the lead investigator ,in the case , was so appalled by the total disregard for safety , Yes , there were signs and barriers in place at the top of the falls....That when he became the top law e...

What is justice? We often hear "justice needs to be served" or perhaps "she deserves justice." What exactly do we mean, and exactly how does that look? Does it look different if the victim of the injustice is alive vs deceased? It is my studied opinion that we have no idea what ...

Both of my married children didn't start dating until after the age 20 anyway, so we didn't have to worry about with them. :? Is it common practice among the Brethren for the married children to be dating? :? Not really. That was just the way it happened. Now I know there was a trend years ago amon...

steve-in-kville wrote: ↑Tue May 14, 2024 6:22 am Both of my married children didn't start dating until after the age 20 anyway, so we didn't have to worry about with them.

Is it common practice among the Brethren for the married children to be dating?

Unless headlines should start saying "Girl, 3, swept over waterfalls whose parents are ex-Baptists" - something nobody ever does. I know you don't like it when people accuse you of lying, but you surely do take a lot of liberties with the truth. It took me only seconds to find headlines l...

Are these PA charges or NC charges?

ETA - found the answer. NC charges, Involuntary Manslaughter, Misdemeanor Child Abuse, Negligent Child Abuse Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury

For our Catholic friends. Children are truly a blessing. :angel This 7 year old boy decided to help out the Pope and even took the Pope’s seat :lol: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/little-boy-steals-the-show-at-vatican-58739267856 Wife: Pretty cute to watch, but I would hate to be that child’s parent...

I was raised more with 10% tithing on gross income was a 'have to' but I believe under the NC we are not limited by any number or percent but what is more important is the attitude of our heart in what we give. That's an interesting statement. Were you taught growing up that tithing should be limit...

Was Charles Mackay a Christian ? I don't see him as a good source for guidance, imo. I have no idea if he was a Christian. I provided the quote because I thought it had a valid point, not because I think Mackay is a moral authority of some kind. One does not need to agree with another to show them ...

So are you suggesting that a Christian who protects themself and perhaps their family and does not intend to kill an attacker but it happens is going to hell ? I'm not in charge of consigning anyone to hell, and that simply isn't a question I ask myself. I cannot imagine what it would be like to tr...