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  1. chessplayer

    Miracles

    Excellent , I have seen many healings and heard of many many more ! The fact that some people don’t just rejoice with you indicates that something else is going on in their lives !! Some people will fight God all the way to their death , pride is a terrible failing , we all have it , but it’s...
  2. chessplayer

    The Bible & Cannabis

    We all have a " space " inside us which IMO only God can fill . Some try to fill it with alternatives to attempt to evade the call of God , to obliterate His voice in their hearts. Many will do this for decades even up to death. The usual alternatives are Alcohol ,compulsion with money and...
  3. chessplayer

    The Bible & Cannabis

  4. chessplayer

    The Bible & Cannabis

    Simurgh , this is something I collected from the net a while back which sums it up . The book called “ Life Change “ contains 15 stories of men whose lives were transformed by God , Some were violent gangsters , some were desperate through drink and drug addiction but some were just looking for...
  5. chessplayer

    The Bible & Cannabis

    Simurgh ...I could post you hundreds of examples from my small circle of people , I could tell you my own story , but I suspect that you would not believe any of them . suffice to ask , do you think we would still be discussing this after 2000 years if there was no substance to all this , Note...
  6. chessplayer

    The Bible & Cannabis

    Anyway , good to chat Simurgh !
  7. chessplayer

    The Bible & Cannabis

    Gen 1:30 - And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. Just one point that pops out immediately ... We are not beasts !
  8. chessplayer

    The Professor Said That There Is No God. The Student Gave Him an Awesome Answer!

    As you say Einstein probably wasn`t a Christian , although this story or quote is just a logical deduction , not necessarily a Christian statement . *Mod edit*
  9. chessplayer

    The Bible & Cannabis

    IMO Trusting God and following Him doesn`t go together with alcohol and drug abuse , ( medicinal use , I can`t comment ) The Old testament gives insight into the problems associated with people choosing alternatives expressions of worship , child sacrifice etc. The Bible indicates that God has...
  10. chessplayer

    You're no Christian

    Cause , if He ain`t there , you are gubbed !
  11. chessplayer

    You're no Christian

    In 40 plus years as a follower of Christ , I have enjoyed different " denominations " at different times , I love a good black gospel type meeting , a nice charismatic C of E gathering in a magnificent Gothic cathedral , or a small group in a poor run down urban city shop front , the main...
  12. chessplayer

    God is cruel

    God is not omnicient ,your free will is sacrosanct , otherwise you wouldn't have been able to write negative stuff about Him .However we are also made / created to have fellowship with Him, to enjoy a faith based two way relationship , with His blessing and favour. Note , although I've hardly...
  13. chessplayer

    God is cruel

    If the Lord is your shepherd , like He really desires to be ,then you can expect a relationship with him including a two way communication , however if not, then you are out in the wilderness, in mortal danger , and lost eternally !
  14. chessplayer

    Ban the Bible and the Qur'an?

    The missing point here is that Christianity is a relationship ( With God through Jesus ) and not a ritual , although some denominations have some liturgy and ritual in them , basically it`s about knowing Jesus as a friend , counsellor , healer, etc, all with ( I believe ) eternal...
  15. chessplayer

    No-MiddleMan Movement: Religion without middlemen

    Almost 100% of people I know who are Christians , will agree that , without Christ , there is " something " missing , a kind of God shaped space which only knowing Jesus can fill this space. Free will is paramount in Gods plan for the human race . Without this free will , we would be puppets...
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    No-MiddleMan Movement: Religion without middlemen

    Some amazing being created all the natural world around us with all of it`s fine delicate balance , beauty and design. He also said that man will express his free will , often expressing it badly, causing much suffering to himself and others, All this is based on the Bible written over 1500...
  17. chessplayer

    Religious Affiliation in USA Continues to Decline. WHY?

    This is the way I see it . The natural world is an astoundingly beautiful and balanced place, but not all safe of course. The universe has very obvious design elements, showing our human individuality . Non material things show us our spirituality , eg our conscience , our feelings for our...
  18. chessplayer

    Free will vs. predestination: Which are you?

    God sent His Son into the world so that whosoever shall decide to follow Him shall have everlasting life. God has predestined us to be conformed to the image of His Son ( once we have chosen to accept and follow Him ) I have a plan I hope my children will follow , they have the free will to...
  19. chessplayer

    Religious Affiliation in USA Continues to Decline. WHY?

    God`s plan for us imo, is that , He wants us to freely love Him , not under coercion or pressure. Our time here on earth ( a brief moment in eternity ) is where we decide if we want to spend forever with Him or not. When our hands are so full of things ( false , unrewarding gods ) then we...
  20. chessplayer

    Religious Affiliation in USA Continues to Decline. WHY?

    Comfort and security - enemies of Christian faith. The church is Zimbabwe for example is apparently booming , despite or maybe , because of their dire economic state. People often don`t feel the need for God when things are going well . We need to keep God through Christ as no 1 , then " all...
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