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- Sat Dec 10, 2016 7:40 am
- Forum: General Theology
- Topic: Parenting, Distractions and Scripture
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2639
Re: Parenting, Distractions and Scripture
My point is that children shouldn't raise themselves; and secular schools, government institutions or media shouldn't be programming their "values" into our children. Does this depend on whether you agree with the "value" being "programmed"? Anti-bullying seems to be a...
- Fri Dec 09, 2016 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Theology
- Topic: Preterism
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3129
Re: Preterism
Here is a question for futurists. Why should Jesus humble himself to return in the form of human flesh again? I think we miss the point of the "second coming" with this mindset. I don't understand. Why would we not expect Jesus to "return as he left", in the same glorified resur...
- Fri Dec 09, 2016 7:45 am
- Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
- Topic: Non-plain Anabaptists / Mennonites
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1681
Re: Non-plain Anabaptists / Mennonites
I'm a non "Plain" Anabaptist. Maybe pretty "plain" though, as in simple. I really like the Confession of Faith in an Anabaptist Perspective . I officially became a Mennonite about 15 years ago, although I've appreciated this faith approach much longer. I believe Scripture is to b...
- Fri Dec 09, 2016 6:58 am
- Forum: Politics
- Topic: Donald Trump Time Capsule
- Replies: 43
- Views: 8764
Re: Donald Trump Time Capsule
I expect a measurable increase in the death rate due to many loosing health insurance. I expect severe environmental damage that will be lamented through all of our lifetimes. I expect an increase in rape, sexual harassment, and hate crimes toward minorities. A severe economic downturn is quite poss...
- Thu Dec 08, 2016 10:04 pm
- Forum: General Theology
- Topic: Preterism
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3129
Re: Preterism
I'm starting to understand the theory better. I see how one can make the argument. But it is just too sad to believe that the "god of this world" will always be in control, that evil and injustice will reign, that wars will not cease.
- Thu Dec 08, 2016 9:29 pm
- Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
- Topic: Where do you fit?
- Replies: 59
- Views: 6456
Re: Where do you fit?
I put myself as 2 in an MCUSA church that is 3. My family has never had a TV, but look at it sometimes when with relatives and friends. I don't think my wife has cut her hair since we married. I'm not strongly judgemental about those who make different choices, but would not like to change. My sense...
- Wed Dec 07, 2016 7:02 am
- Forum: General Theology
- Topic: By Which Standards Will God Judge Us?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1194
Re: By Which Standards Will God Judge Us?
It depends on what we mean by judgement. Here are two verses that say we might not be judged: [bible]john 5,24[/bible] [bible]matthew 7,1[/bible] But the Sermon on the Mount concludes [bible]matthew 7,26[/bible] I don't see anything about "denominations", but we can use our denomination's ...
- Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:56 pm
- Forum: General Theology
- Topic: "gay Christian"
- Replies: 112
- Views: 9403
Re: "gay Christian"
One reason a Christian might publicly identify as a "gay Christian" might be to help welcome others who identify as homosexual to a Christian group. I have the same doubts as others as whether that personally is a helpful way to look at oneself, but it could be useful in reaching out to ot...
- Mon Dec 05, 2016 8:28 pm
- Forum: The Homestead
- Topic: Snow removal
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1214
Re: Snow removal
I had a good time walking in the snow in the woods yesterday. I posted some pictures on Facebook of some of the God created beauty: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... a61df40078
- Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:22 pm
- Forum: General Theology
- Topic: How to Overcome Addictions?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4091
Re: How to Overcome Addictions?
I read The Cross and the Switchblade in the '60s. One powerful point was people becoming free from addictions by the power of the Holy Spirit. Since the book was written, Wilkerson found out that being baptized in the Holy Spirit did not always free someone from heroin, but God still works through h...