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originally posted by: IAMALLYETALLIAM
a reply to: JimERustler
What do you propose then? An extremist Christian dictatorship by the sound of it....
originally posted by: JimERustler
originally posted by: IAMALLYETALLIAM
a reply to: JimERustler
What do you propose then? An extremist Christian dictatorship by the sound of it....
LOL what? I told you - anarchy.
originally posted by: JimERustler
a reply to: IAMALLYETALLIAM
yes. EXTREME extremism. NO COMPROMISE. FULL LIFE, FULL LIBERTY, FULL PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.
originally posted by: vethumanbeing
originally posted by: JimERustler
a reply to: IAMALLYETALLIAM
yes. EXTREME extremism. NO COMPROMISE. FULL LIFE, FULL LIBERTY, FULL PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.
Jesus (as an Essene) would have fit nicely in the 'Libertarian' mindset.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
originally posted by: CriticalStinker
originally posted by: vethumanbeing
originally posted by: JimERustler
a reply to: IAMALLYETALLIAM
yes. EXTREME extremism. NO COMPROMISE. FULL LIFE, FULL LIBERTY, FULL PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS.
Jesus (as an Essene) would have fit nicely in the 'Libertarian' mindset.
Jesus was is my favorite religious figure as an agnostic. Live and let live, you do you, I do me.
He led by example and lived a life in his mind would be attractive for others to follow. Evangelism is supposed to mirror that. Walk in a way that others will be intrigued to find your "truths". Sadly many (not all) have perverted it to fit their agendas.
Truly a beautiful religion though, and some still show when followed correctly it can be a nice compliment to humanity.
And keep your eyes on Romans 8:18-25 -
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
originally posted by: JimERustler
a reply to: IAMALLYETALLIAM
26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
originally posted by: vethumanbeing
originally posted by: JimERustler
a reply to: IAMALLYETALLIAM
26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
Well, that doesn't work practically. To be 'unstained' by/from the world would suggest one stays sequestered (like a Monk) and not venture out into population.
originally posted by: JimERustler
originally posted by: vethumanbeing
originally posted by: JimERustler
a reply to: IAMALLYETALLIAM
26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
Well, that doesn't work practically. To be 'unstained' by/from the world would suggest one stays sequestered (like a Monk) and not venture out into population.
what it means is that you do not conform to the evil patterns of this world, and instead constantly renew your mind by maintaining faith in God.
originally posted by: vethumanbeing
originally posted by: JimERustler
originally posted by: vethumanbeing
originally posted by: JimERustler
a reply to: IAMALLYETALLIAM
26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
Well, that doesn't work practically. To be 'unstained' by/from the world would suggest one stays sequestered (like a Monk) and not venture out into population.
what it means is that you do not conform to the evil patterns of this world, and instead constantly renew your mind by maintaining faith in God.
What? I am creator. I allow all patterns to exist because I wish to know myself. I created matter then I animated it to describe Myself to Myself. The good vs evil paradox is central to my growth as it creates tension/duality=polarity resulting in change. Some men (PAUL) created a false idea form of God that they/it could use to control others. No one needs to know God; as everyone IS GOD (ALL except Paul).
originally posted by: JimERustler
originally posted by: vethumanbeing
originally posted by: JimERustler
originally posted by: vethumanbeing
originally posted by: JimERustler
a reply to: IAMALLYETALLIAM
26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
Well, that doesn't work practically. To be 'unstained' by/from the world would suggest one stays sequestered (like a Monk) and not venture out into population.
what it means is that you do not conform to the evil patterns of this world, and instead constantly renew your mind by maintaining faith in God.
What? I am creator. I allow all patterns to exist because I wish to know myself. I created matter then I animated it to describe Myself to Myself. The good vs evil paradox is central to my growth as it creates tension/duality=polarity resulting in change. Some men (PAUL) created a false idea form of God that they/it could use to control others. No one needs to know God; as everyone IS GOD (ALL except Paul).
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Solipsism is so contrived. If you are God, spawn me a golden ingot into my room to prove it.
You "created matter" right? So create some more. That event happening is part of one of the infinite patterns. But if you claim sovereignty, then prove it. End evil and death.