That's not the only thing mask mandates have done. They've also saved lives.
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Schools and Masks from anti-Masker perspective?
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ElishaElijah
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“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”
II Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV
“And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”
II Peter 1:19-21 NKJV
When a person is born again of the Holy Spirit they can now communicate with God and understand the Scriptures. Otherwise they are spiritually dead and the things of God make no sense to that person.
ElishaElijah
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What I’m saying is I was a fool, ignorant and blind and had the same views as you currently have. Please don’t take this the wrong way but if you feel the need to report then report, doesn’t really matter to me. Now I could tell you what you want to hear or the Truth so hopefully you will consider your positions and change. Obtain eternal life and a relationship with God. If this is offensive to you, so be it.
ElishaElijah
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Maybe and maybe not, I’ve read different things, some say yes, some say no. Sounds like the supposed experts don’t really know what they’re talking about. Even the mask manufactures say they don’t prevent you from getting Covid, read the fine print.
McBell
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Ah...
So nothing but preaching in support of your bold empty claim.
The reliable sources say yes.
Of course, not having kids at school in person is even better right now.
Actually, it sounds to me like you're looking for excuses to ignore the actual experts.
Masks aren't magic, but they are beneficial.
They aren't a substitute for physical distancing, but they do reduce the risk in situations where physical distancing can't be maintained.
ElishaElijah
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Preaching is the way people hear the Gospel, it’s the power of God for salvation. I think a changed heart is pretty powerful and miraculous. God could use me to heal someone and even raise the dead but if they don’t have a heart change and are born again, what good does that do?
McBell
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It is also against the forum rules....
ElishaElijah
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You’re preaching your gospel of mask wearing saves lives so...
ElishaElijah
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Then there’s the gospel of $15 minimum wage is going to be great for society. A lot of people preaching on here. It’s a great thing to hear everyone’s views.
McBell
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Looks like I am going to have to bypass the chest waders all together and go straight to the pontoon.
Please quote and clarify.
If I were sending my child to school.... I would have them wear a mask.
McBell
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ecco
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So, some guy said scripture is given by godly inspiration, and you believe him. Did it ever occur to you that the (unknown) author of Timothy had an agenda? Did it ever occur to you that all the writers of scripture had an agenda?
If you meet some guy on the street and he says something and then tells you he knows this because God inspired him to say those words, will you believe him? Probably not.
When an Arab comes back after spending a long time in the desert with a lot of writing and says God led his hand to do the writing, would you believe him? Probably not. If you did, you would be a Muslim.
But stories written two thousand years ago, you believe them. Why? Because they were inspired by God. How do you know they were inspired by God? Because they say so.
Does the term circular reasoning have any meaning to you?
More self-aggrandizing proselytizing.
ElishaElijah
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God proves His Word, I don’t have to. I’m glad when I plant an apple seed I get an apple tree and not something else.
ecco
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What I always want to hear is the truth. You can't tell me the truth, because, as I've shown, you believe falsehoods.
The notion of eternal life is not offensive to me. It is silly and childish. It's right up there with a jolly man dressed in red, sliding down chimneys and leaving presents for all the good little boys and girls.
I outgrew such childish beliefs many years ago.
ElishaElijah
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What do you believe the Bible teaches on how a person can receive Eternal Life?
ecco
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Sure. @ElishaElijah posted he was ashamed, ignorant, and blind, but now he is not ashamed anymore because he has found The Truth.
You stated that you also had your eyes opened when you accepted the Lordship of Jesus.
Eyes changed - blindness left - shame left. Nothing about changing the bad behavior that caused the shame.
BTW, how does God The Father feel about you placing Jesus' (lordship) above Him?
ElishaElijah
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Ecco- You’re making a lot of false assumptions, would be better to get together and have a Bible study and this would clear a lot of things up. For example: I was ashamed of the way I used to think which resulted in living and doing things that God hated, I was ashamed as well. When I was born again I started thinking and acting different, I’m not ashamed of the way I live because the way I live honors God now.