A common trait among cults and destructive religious groups is the practice of “shunning” members even if the members just simply walk away. Cult members are even required to “shun” the family members and friends who walked away. There is no honorable way out of a cult. While these groups often...
The original "oral tradition" by Jesus and Apostles is very good. I agree with most everyone! :)
2Thessalonians2:15 So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.
Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you...
2Thessalonians3:8-10
8 Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you:
9 Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
10 For even when we were with...
So yesterday I was doing some shopping and someone stopped me in the street. They wanted to hand me a piece of literature. Having not much idea about what it was all about, I did ask him but he wasn’t very forthcoming. From what I could gather at the time was this individual, who happened to...
No stress, just a difficult question to answer fully in this limited venue.
Yup, that's pretty much trivially true. No disrespect, just that it boils down to "people who trust the Bible trust the Bible". Which is fair enough.
You realize that verse describes me as wicked and evil, right...
That's okay. I'll attempt to relieve any stress I caused. :D In other words, I'll let you know where I am going.
The writings of the Bible are not new, but have been around for centuries. In these writings, we find answers to all these questions - not fickle answers, but definitive...
Not quite.
The apostles knew the truth about Jesus. Yet, Jesus repeatedly counseled them regarding faith.
Faith is not the possession of all people, Paul said. Faith is acquired, and built.
One possessing faith is sure of the realities. How?
Let me see if I can explain.
How does a baby know...
According to your false prophet Paul, one is not to feed the healthy indigents nor let the women speak in the congregation. Who is setting your agenda and determining what love is and what love is not? 2Thessalonians3:10 & 1 Timothy 2:21 I would assume that would apply to men who identify...
So you embrace the idea of relativism when it suits you? :)
No, there are some things which are universally considered psychologically and emotionally damaging. Abandoning your children for instance can scar them for life, leaving wounds which never fully heal. Abusing them as children when...
Actions which are traumatic and damaging, are relative to each subject, based on what you are referring to.
So, what exactly are you referring to. What we started talking about - shunning, or something else... like torture?
Says you, but that is not factual.
When you produce those facts, I will...
Yeah, we worship idols. Don't you have images or statues of Jesus on cross in your home? Don't you wear crosses around your neck? Or a Bible to which you bow? That too is idol worship.
And you are right. We would kill our enemies. No compunction about that.
The evidence I also use, after I see the 'book,' and those that love and understand God as I see it, is life itself. That came after recognition of who God is, but again -- faith is a gift of the spirit, and only God can give this faith. So since you don't believe in the Almighty God over all...
Let's see...
Are you sure this is the correct passage? I don't see anything even remotely resembling a deed here, or evidence of anything, honestly. Are you trying to say that people who have "joy" or "peace" or "kindness" or "goodness", etc. are receiving this "fruit of the Spirit"? That...
I was trying to explain that you started wis assumptions or presumptions that are wrong, and you also created, or formed statements that are somewhat "loaded".
1. God is all powerful
2. God wants human babies to live is a broad and yet vague statement. God wants babies to live in peace, and so...
I have worked in disaster areas, I currently work with immigrants and low-income families, and I do it without any religious agendas. I'm working right now - haha, trying to stay focused, another long day. If the work includes absolutely no proselytizing, no t-shirts, no handing out cards, I...
I find the Bible agrees with you about work, please read 2Thessalonians3:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12; 1 Timothy 5:8
The apostle Paul supported his ministry by working as a tent maker - Acts of the Apostles 18:3; Acts of the Apostles 20:34
Christians work for their food - 2Thessalonians3:8; 1...
Matthew 18:15-17“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three...
That’s a beautiful way of explaining God and I admire your strength of faith. Never lose that faith. Cherish it as you would your sight and life.
I was an atheist not searching for anything so I never deserved to believe in Him. Yet He allowed me to have this wonderful gift. He is most generous...
God reveals himself to those whom he wants to. A person has to be awake enough to be aware of it. But if it is God doing the revealing there is no way the person is not going to know it. Although it is their choice if they chose to ignore it or not. Whenever I hear the argument "you can't prove...