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  1. Civil Shephard

    "I AM"... God? Original Being? A Realization of Being? Big Bang?

    The cats dead, OK? We left him in the box too long. Was the universe big bang a realization of being I AM? Is it possible the messages of prophets and saviors are so misinterpreted as to have lost the source of original power? Are we beyond repair as humans who dare to ask, "Who am I?" I...
  2. Civil Shephard

    Blessed are the peacemakers...

    for they will be called children of God. Rather you believe in Christ or not... what does this beatitude mean to you and how have you applied it in your life? Please also note that if you haven't read the Sermon on the Mount lately for the purpose of discussion on these "Blessed" threads it'd...
  3. Civil Shephard

    Blessed are the pure in heart...

    for they will see God. Rather you believe in Christ or not... what does this beatitude mean to you and how have you applied it in your life? Please also note that if you haven't read the Sermon on the Mount lately for the purpose of discussion on these "Blessed" threads it'd be a real...
  4. Civil Shephard

    Honesty, Openmindedness and Willingness... are you?

    How important are these character qualities to you? I think they are needed to seek truth... even if you believe there is no absolute truth one could ask if you believe that absolutely. For my part I believe that anyone who practices being Honest, Openminded and Willing to explore spiritual...
  5. Civil Shephard

    Blessed are the merciful...

    for they will be shown mercy. Rather you believe in Christ or not... what does this beatitude mean to you and how have you applied it in your life?
  6. Civil Shephard

    Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness...

    for they will be filled. Rather you believe in Christ or not... what does this beatitude mean to you and how have you applied it in your life?
  7. Civil Shephard

    Blessed are the meek...

    for they shall inherit the earth. Rather you believe in Christ or not... what does this beatitude mean to you and how have you applied it in your life?
  8. Civil Shephard

    Blessed are the meek...

  9. Civil Shephard

    Blessed are those who mourn...

  10. Civil Shephard

    Blessed are those who mourn...

    for they shall be comforted. Going one beatitude at a time I ask. Rather you believe in Christ or not... what does this beatitude mean to you and how have you applied it in your life? To me... this mournfulness is a quality of feeling for the truth. It begins the yearning of those meek who...
  11. Civil Shephard

    Why I stopped Judging Latter-day Saints but still worry...

    You know... I don't know much about the Mormon Church. But let me be cliché' and say that some of the best Christians I ever met were Mormon. I've never been to a Mormon Church but have had occasion to speak with the young bike riding missionaries and find that I can tell jokes about getting a...
  12. Civil Shephard

    Blessed are the poor in spirit...

  13. Civil Shephard

    Blessed are the poor in spirit...

    ... for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. I'd like to go one beatitude at a time and ask. Rather you believe in Christ or not... what does this beatitude mean to you and how have you applied it in your life? (Please also... I'm not looking for argument here. If you're Christian please don't...
  14. Civil Shephard

    God, Race and Religion

    Some folks believe there is one creator and one race... the human race. I kinda fancy that to be true cause when you get to talking about Jews and Gentiles... Whites and Blacks... I think of nothing but painful conversations and experiences. I believe in one creator and one race because it...
  15. Civil Shephard

    What is it in the Gospels that compels you to believe or not believe in Jesus Christ?

    I think that a debate can be a good thing if it involves specifics. Please try to reference why you do or do not believe in Jesus Christ by specific examples from Gospel or NT scriptures. I'll start with one specific example... Matthew chapters 5 thru 7 contain the Sermon on the Mount...
  16. Civil Shephard

    Who's teaching should a Christian focus on?

    For the last few years I've been to many a church service and found that the teaching of Jesus take a back burner to all other portions of scripture. I've found this trend to be annoying frankly. It seems to me that folks are chasing after the latest pet doctine. So I find myself getting...
  17. Civil Shephard

    What's in a name?

    I remember thinking what would be a good forum name for myself and for some reason Civil Shephard popped into my head. Now I'll admit that I think the name a bit presumptious since I'm no shepherd... but there've been times when I've been called upon to lead at certain Christian institutions...
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