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Originally posted by orangetom1999
Thanks to you for a great post. I would be very hard pressed to debate the opposite points of what you stated. Well done olde man..well done.
Originally posted by orangetom1999
It is great to see that you know of the origins of these holidays. It is amazing to me how many Christians dont.
Originally posted by orangetom1999
By the way ..while we are at it ..I am what is sometimes refered to as olde school baptists..or Primitive Baptist. Many of the teachers and tutors I from whom I have learned are from this school of thought.
Originally posted by orangetom1999
Whenever two or more are gathered in his name...there am I in the midst of them. (snip) The church is the assembly..the people..not the building.
Originally posted by orangetom1999
I should explain the term "olde man". Among Ham radio operators this is a term meaning acceptance. Your bona fides ..your credentials have passed muster so to speak. It does not refer to age but qualifications. It means you have the "right stuff." (snip)
I'm afraid I often slip into ham radio jargon without thinking about it. Sorry for this!! It just sometimes comes out.
Oh, I was skeptical too at first of course...I mean if it was true, why didn't my minister father ever explain any of it...and then the light came on...oh gee...my father doesn't know everything...and is biased about what he believes...
Originally posted by orangetom1999
As to this Christmas buisness..I too dont bother telling many. They cant handle it. Actually I too was incredulous at first.
Originally posted by orangetom1999
... Causes alot of problems with the ladies Ive seen over the years. Many are dumbfounded at first when they find out I dont partake. I have actually told a couple of the more persistent that I dont have time for thier insecuritys. I am not here to pick up on their clues and cues..especially on this topic. I dont believe that many are accustomed to hearing this from most men.
Originally posted by orangetom1999
As to the buisness of being olde school Baptist..no problem. I freely offer this information. I do understand your hesitation about the Baptists as I too am dubious about what passes for Baptist now days.
Originally posted by orangetom1999
In my parents house religion was seldom spoken of outside of saying Grace at meals. We received almost no religious training.
Originally posted by orangetom1999
The problem we have Think2much is that we also know that the world outside our doors is a dung heap...no matter what it advertises itself to be.
And this dung comes in alot of varietys. They will try to put ribbons and braid on it but I know it is still dung.
Originally posted by orangetom1999
We are teaching ourselves to discover and weed out this dung from our lives. This is a difficult path for us and a lifetimes work. Some days it seems like uphill all the way. Yes..a struggle.
Originally posted by orangetom1999
Thanks for your post Olde Man.
Originally posted by orangetom1999
Your catching on fast...your radar is looking over the horizon now. Locked on target. Radar lock.