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101 | why does God allow evil to exsit | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 138989 | ||
My summary of his conclusions does not do justice to his derivation from scripture and his application to real world evil. For example, one of his most compelling examples is the case of Nazi concentration camp guards who gang rape a young girl, then gouge out her eyes. Hardly "strictly verbal means". Boyd's ideas speak directly to the unlimited depravity that evil can manifest. His explanation is gut-wrenching, not noble, and accounts for all manner of real evil, not the abstract concept some people have who have not seen it personally. As for meeting evil, no explanation or system of thought is adequate, rather the only defense is Jesus Christ, his love and goodness. We are called to overcome evil with His goodness. Peace |
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102 | addicted to porn-help | Psalm | Parable | 118350 | ||
I have just finished reading an excellent book that may help you understand and address your situation. It is "Sex, Men and God: A godly man's road map to sexual success" by Douglas Weiss. Basically, his thesis is you are not addicted to porn, you are addicted to the powerful chemicals produced by your brain that are released to your brains' pleasure centers during sexual climax. This chemical response becomes associated with whatever you look at during orgasm. Weiss explains how this dynamic is established, as well as how to apply godly principles, backed by scripture, to overcome this addiction and replace it with a healthy biblically-based sexuality. Also, without endorsing or condoning masturbation, he explains how three different kinds of masturbation lead to three different consequences in a man's life. There are questions to answer that help you identify where you are on the spectrum and specific suggestions for how to stop destructive behaviors and replace them with healthy attitudes and lifestyles. The point is, there is hope, but you must be willing to confront your situation honestly and take steps to change. The first is to accept God's way and reject man's. I cannot recommend this book enough to both Christian men and women. Parable |
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103 | r u released from marriage if mistreated | 1 Cor 7:12 | Parable | 111776 | ||
Makarios, Good to hear from you! Long time since we've exchanged. I appreciate your positive input. Balance is a key element of walking in faith, just as it is in walking at all. | ||||||
104 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106240 | ||
For me, the issue boils down to whether we as Christians, in this particular case, will submit to the authority of the state, which scripture says God has ordained, or if we will obey a more personal understanding of His Will, sometimes known as moral conscience, which He has planted in our hearts through His Word and Spirit. |
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105 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106200 | ||
this is true, but this logic is not what the "under god" issue is about. in your analogy, the logic would then be if abortion were illegal, you wouldn't go ahead and have one anyway, right? |
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106 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106195 | ||
The worms wiggle when you open the can, don't they? | ||||||
107 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106194 | ||
No doubt you make a good point. My concern is how Christians respond to the authority of the state when they disagree. |
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108 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106181 | ||
I was hoping someone would challenge my statement and your response is quite excellent. Your examples show that when taken too far, by people who don't understand the law, legalism leads to abuse. This supports my view that many Americans really don't have a clue about how our system is supposed to work. Sadly, many Christians sometimes fall into that same habit. Cases which test us against our principles, like the "under God" case, will help strengthen our country, not weaken it. |
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109 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106136 | ||
Regarding your persecution, clearly your teachers acted inappropriately. As a Christian, you can rejoice that you have been chosen to suffer for Christ! Like you, I see what is happening with our culture. At a university, I am witness to how it plays out in the lives of our young people. I guess my concern was prompted by decidedly unchristian comments that were very uncharitable toward those who dare to challenge the powerful majority. |
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110 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106124 | ||
'one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" is meant to be the ideal we strive for, not the reality we enjoy. We are far from "indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" Parable |
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111 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106122 | ||
My concern is that if the Supreme Court decides that congress' act to insert "under God" is unconsitutional, how many Christians will respect that ruling by acting in a manner that reflects WHY the court reached that decision. Yes, you are free to say "under God", but don't skirt the issue by saying that you're not coercing others to say it with you. For all practical purposes, young students are completely powerless to oppose what the teacher makes them do in class. Regarding your persecution in high school, I suspect that it was not the content of your speech, but rather the time, place and manner you delivered it that got you in trouble. From my experience here at a university, I suspect your persecutors would suggest you were disrupting the institution. Not that I agree, but that's how I expect they justified their actions agains you. |
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112 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106113 | ||
What do you suggest the framers intended? | ||||||
113 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106104 | ||
I respond point by point: The doctrine of separation is well established and is central to our freedom. The issue is not your individual speech, but the 1954 congressional act that inserted "under God" into the Pledge. The real debate is narrowly defined and has nothing to do with how the constitution is interpreted. Your religious freedom is intact. Americans now enjoy the greatest religious liberty in history. No one here is persecuted for their faith. If you disagree, look at Sudan and then tell me you are suffering for your faith. No mention of God appears in the constitution, by design. The framers were careful to avoid this. While the creator is mentioned in the Declaration of Independence, this document has no standing as law. Congress opens with prayer out of tradition, just like the Pledge. It is the job of the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution in terms of the document itself and precedents set by earlier courts, not to imagine what the framers intended. This is because the intent of the framers is not law. The Pledge, said every school day by millions of students, teachers and administrators is much more than a "mention". Again, your freedom of speech is not the issue, but rather the imposition of speech on those who may not believe as you do. Peace, David |
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114 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106028 | ||
Actually, I agree with your point. Indeed, in my first post, I suggested that the Pledge is not law, but rather a practice imposed by the force of tradition. The problem is that this practice is imposed on everyone at public schools, which are funded by tax dollars and this where the conflict arises. Sure, you can make the Pledge part of your day at a private school, but tax dollars carry with them the obligations to uphold the constitution. | ||||||
115 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 106026 | ||
Interesting approach. You seem to suggest that doing what may be deemed unconstitional is ok because there is no law expressly forbidding it. The problem with this idea is the constition is the highest law of the land, higher than any legislation Congress may pass. Indeed, the constitution is the standard by which all congressional acts are measured. More importantly, in our spiritual lives, isn't this line of thinking how we often delude ourselves into justifying what we want instead of what is right? |
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116 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 105994 | ||
The question of civil disobedience as an option is not the issue. Rather, it is the question of whether or not "under god" should be removed from the Pledge of Allegiance and if Christians should obey if the Supreme Court rules it to be unconstitutional. According to Kalos, post #105993: "The applicable biblical principle seems to be that civil disobedience is only acceptable, and perhaps even required, when it is to protect innocent human life." I submit that those who seek to remove "under God" from the Pledge may be innocent in need of protection, misguided as they may be. Of course, it is debateable if this is a life or death issue, but surely the defense of the constitution often has cost people their lives. Parable |
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117 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 105949 | ||
You said "the question is not what would Jesus do, the question is what should a follower of Christ do?" I say a follower of Christ looks to Him for direction, courage and strength. Accordingly, I have offered a position and biblical support for it. Regarding the "what if's", this is not about hypothetical situations, the question is real and it is before us now. We are not talking about legislating morals, we are talking about a specific challenge to a specific practice. There are many Christians who vehemently oppose even having the dialogue, let alone submitting to the authority of the State should it come to that. As for this submission, and for pledging allegiance to a nation, Jesus said to give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and give to God what belongs to God. So, if you were a Supreme Court Justice with the Constitution in one hand, and as a Christian with the Bible in the other, how would you vote and how would you justify your vote on whether "under God" shall remain in the Pledge of Allegiance? Peace, Parable |
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118 | Pledge, "under God", WWJD? | Bible general Archive 2 | Parable | 105947 | ||
With all due respect to Tacitus, Seward, Kennedy and Lincoln, their sentiments are not scripture. While I agree with everything you have said, you have not offered a clear position nor biblical support leading to one. I do not preclude disobedience to civil authority as a form of obedience to God. However, according to Scripture, the state is ordained by God and for Christians, there should be compelling biblical reasons to oppose it. So far, I have not heard any. Peace, Parable |
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119 | God is not the author of evil. | Job | Parable | 99271 | ||
Yes, I concur. I should have emphasized this in my previous note. | ||||||
120 | God is not the author of evil. | Job | Parable | 99139 | ||
The depravity of man is not in question, however I note that man was originally created good and will be restored to that original condition by the grace of God. Paul also describes that what good he wants to do, he does not, and what bad he wants to avoid, he does. I note that Paul does admit to having good intentions, but that he lacks the ability to follow through on them. Only through the power of the Holy Spirit can we do that. Paul also admits to his desire to avoid sin, but that he cannot resist it. Again, we can only do so through the power of the Holy Spirit. I submit therefore that while we lack the ability to do good or avoid sin on our own, in our hearts we can have these as goals. Do you concur? |
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