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by ohio jones
Thu May 09, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Do you agree with this statement? Part 3
Replies: 4
Views: 114

Re: Do you agree with this statement? Part 3

I would put it like this:

Love produces action.
Trust produces proof.
Sorry produces change.
by ohio jones
Thu May 09, 2024 3:31 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Autocrat vs Institutionalist
Replies: 8
Views: 124

Re: Autocrat vs Institutionalist

Ken wrote: Thu May 09, 2024 3:05 pm Much of purpose of the Constitution in the first place is to reign in or limit autocratic tendencies in our leaders.
The word "reign" itself exhibits autocratic tendencies. If limiting them is the goal, it might be better to rein them in.
:ugeek:
by ohio jones
Thu May 09, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: The Israeli state?
Replies: 22
Views: 538

Re: The Israeli state?

"Shadowy form"? Care to elaborate? Should I elaborate in comparison to the belief that it's clear and not shadowy, or in contrast to the position that it's not there at all? I'm assuming by "True Israel" you are making it synonymous with the Church by your stating it includes Je...
by ohio jones
Thu May 09, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: The Israeli state?
Replies: 22
Views: 538

Re: The Israeli state?

The true Israel today is neither Jews nor Israelis, but believers in the Messiah, even if they are Gentiles ..." If I were writing this, I would say "The true Israel is believers in the Messiah, whether they are Jews, Israelis, or Gentiles." 1. Deleting "today" because this...
by ohio jones
Wed May 08, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?
Replies: 50
Views: 1336

Re: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?

So yes, you can round people up off the streets and detain them for violating vagrancy laws, but you can't actually send them to work camps unless you first put them on trial and convict them and the hard labor is part of their actual sentence. That might be possible in some cases, but most of the ...
by ohio jones
Tue May 07, 2024 10:06 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: The Israeli state?
Replies: 22
Views: 538

Re: The Israeli state?

The true Israel today is neither Jews nor Israelis, but believers in the Messiah, even if they are Gentiles ..." If I were writing this, I would say "The true Israel is believers in the Messiah, whether they are Jews, Israelis, or Gentiles." 1. Deleting "today" because this...
by ohio jones
Tue May 07, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Poll: Auto Accident Fatalities and Injuries
Replies: 142
Views: 3251

Re: Poll: Auto Accident Fatalities and Injuries

And the price of gasoline also doesn't account for all the externalities that it causes from smog and particulate pollution, respiratory diseases and so forth. Similarly, the promoters of electric power typically neglect the negative effects of producing batteries, solar arrays, and grid power. But...
by ohio jones
Tue May 07, 2024 1:03 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Is Biden Fit to be President?
Replies: 46
Views: 919

Re: Is Biden Fit to be President?

I am confused though. Even though I agree with you, why did you bring this up in this thread alone, and not in the numerous other threads about the other presidential candidate? I sincerely would like to know. Perhaps it's worth noting that the scripture instructs us to pray for those who are in au...
by ohio jones
Tue May 07, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: General Theology
Topic: Distinguishing Mountains from Molehills
Replies: 98
Views: 3282

Re: Distinguishing Mountains from Molehills

Yes, I think it is odd that some 'people who can't understand what an enemy is' as they don't seem to believe we can have enemies that we can love. These would not be 'friends' either. But I think the argument for Christians to be involved in killing of people in war is when one does not have a hat...
by ohio jones
Mon May 06, 2024 10:55 pm
Forum: Anabaptist Theology and Practice
Topic: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?
Replies: 50
Views: 1336

Re: Morals & ethics behind supporting certain mission efforts?

Interesting. I believe City Light would be Charity, right? There's an old thread on the subject, here . It starts with this question: What denomination is City Light Christian Fellowship in Waynesboro, PA? ... and currently ends with a mention of Max's age, for those with calculators . Max, did you...