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Originally posted by Griff
As far as your beliefs that is.
Originally posted by Shadowflux
You still don't understand what I'm writing and I think you're presenting yourself with a very limited and ignorant knowledge of the Bible.
Originally posted by Shadowflux
I'm not going to debate with you anymore, you've managed to get yourself so far into denial you can't even see it. You responses to me hardly make any sense.
Originally posted by Shadowflux
As for your quote from Romans I think you should read this, it address the passage you quoted (thanks to Ex for the link, you rock!)
Originally posted by Shadowflux
There are but a handful of passages that actually deal with homosexuality and even those are generally mistranslated and twisted to deal with homosexuality.
Originally posted by Shadowflux
You're limiting yourself and your own salvation and it will only lead to unhappiness.
Originally posted by Shadowflux
But nothing I say is going to get you off of your self deluded high horse and you will continue to tell me I'm going to hell for being the way God made me. You're continuing to fuel the fires of hate and support the persecution of your own people.
Originally posted by Shadowflux
The blood of all homosexuals beaten and killed for being who they are is on your hands
Originally posted by Shadowflux
Maybe Rock was never really gay.....
Originally posted by rocknroll
As a Christian I cannot judge your salvation, but I can warn you of the direction you are headed. The bible says homosexuals will not inherit the kingdom of heaven. What do you not understand about this? Go ahead, twist away. Spin, spin, spin..
You can keep your ... that's pathetic. Go back and reread the entire thread. You'll see that I don't suffer from breast cancer, or pediatric diabeties or any of the other diseases that I said the AIDs research money could be better spent on. Read the damn thread before you open mouth and insert foot.
he/she stated that even if their only daughter contracted AIDS they'd still say it was her fault. I'm a girl. And yes, if my daughter engaged in dangerous and risky behaviors and caught HIV it would definately be her fault. Who else would be to blame? No one but her. And YOU shouldn't have to pay for her mistakes. And by paying for her mistakes, that takes away from other places that the money should be spent.
Originally posted by grover
of course you judge people you have been doing it all along on this thread.
Originally posted by Annee
I really don't care about Haggard - - he's made his bed - - whatever.
It greatly concerns me that there are so many Christians who will "forgive" him for his "errors" - - and continue in their worship - - and believe God answered their prayers.
I have to say there is a difference in the Essence of Christ - the message - - and Religiosity.
As an Organization I am appalled by Christian Fundamentalists - - but I admire the individual who truly walks-the-walk - - - of the message of Love - Understanding - Forgiveness - Acceptance - - which is not about hate and control - - but about being of a higher order.
I personally can not live this life with blinders on.
Dear Dr. Laura,
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to best follow them.
a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
e) I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?
f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an Abomination (Lev 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
g) Lev 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev 19:27. How should they die?
i) I know from Lev 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev 24:10-16) Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.
Your devoted disciple and adoring fan.
Originally posted by grover
funnymentalist Christians are Christian in name only.... their arrogance, self-righteousness and hypocrisy make them into they very type of people Christ roundly condemned... but of course they are blind to the reality of that.
a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
Originally posted by madnessinmysoul
Originally posted by grover
funnymentalist Christians are Christian in name only.... their arrogance, self-righteousness and hypocrisy make them into they very type of people Christ roundly condemned... but of course they are blind to the reality of that.
again, from your point of view they aren't TRUE christians, but from their point of view those that you would claim are true christians aren't. these people are just as right about how to practice christianity as anyone else.
Originally posted by grover
You are wrong in that. If you read the new Testament Jesus consistently takes to task and roundly condemns the hypocrite, the self-righteous, the arrogant and the wealthy preferring the company of the sinners, the outcast, the prostitutes and tax collectors over the "good people" of his day.