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Old 11-05-2015, 03:26 PM
 
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Sadly, very true, n an era where what side of the middle one is on, is directly associated with the owners ideologue, which for journalists should NOT be a factor, but definitely IS.
Just as loud, are the liberals who condemn Christianity with the same brush stroke, when in fact, most of the most vehement, are probably not even Christians.
What is the secret to being able to tell who is a christian?
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Old 11-05-2015, 03:43 PM
 
Location: Ontario, Canada
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What is the secret to being able to tell who is a christian?
Whoever is on Stanley's banned list would probably qualify, for starters. (Present company excepted.)
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Old 11-05-2015, 04:24 PM
 
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What is the secret to being able to tell who is a christian?
Well, you could read 2 Corinthians 13:5, but apparently the whole of God's inspired Word isn't good enough for you.
* free grammar tip-- it's Christian with a capital C
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Old 11-05-2015, 05:08 PM
 
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I can say with certainty that Conservative Christians do NOT "love" Gay people.

They throw the word love around whenever they need to squirm out of a hateful situation.

Fundamentalist "love" towards those with whom they disagree, feels a lot like HATE.

I'm relieved to know that fundamentalist Christians don't love me. Their love scares me more than their hate if it actually exists.

In my opinion, "I hate your sin" is less offensive than "I love you but I disapprove your lifestyle". I want honesty, not sugar coating.
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Old 11-05-2015, 06:54 PM
 
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Well, you could read 2 Corinthians 13:5, but apparently the whole of God's inspired Word isn't good enough for you.
* free grammar tip-- it's Christian with a capital C
how can a book, that is written by men define what a christian is?

FREE GRAMMAR TIP--it is christian with a SMALL "c" like crazy...

You confuse the WORD of god with a silly book written by men..

The WORD of God is Jesus, the book (bible) is pornographic descriptions of WAR, RAPE, INCEST, MURDER, BIGOTRY and other atrocities committed by MEN and justified in the name of god-in-the-tiny-box by small"c" christians...
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Old 11-05-2015, 06:55 PM
 
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Are you sure you want honesty, or would you really prefer approval and acceptance of the homosexual act?
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Old 11-05-2015, 06:58 PM
 
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how can a book, that is written by men define what a christian is?
That explanation would be in 2 Peter Chapter 1
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Old 11-05-2015, 07:06 PM
 
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Are you sure you want honesty, or would you really prefer approval and acceptance of the homosexual act?
Civilized, empathetic, educated, moral people want honest approval and acceptance of homosexuals.

And yeah, that would include acceptance of them following their hearts, minds, spirits and loins in matters of love.

Don't like it?

Don't care.

Yours is a dying breed. Fundamentalism is an evolutionary dead end.

Good riddance to bad rubbish.
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Old 11-05-2015, 07:09 PM
 
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That explanation would be in 2 Peter Chapter 1
Again, writing by a MAN to explain what a christian is???

And, correct me if I am wrong (which rarely ever happens) but isn't this piece written by a MORTAL describing how someone can Confirming One’s Calling and Election and has nnothing todo with how OTHER people can know who is a small "c" christian?


3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;
6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.

8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.

10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters,a make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,
11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.


Golly gee, that describes ME!!

Everywhere one looks, there is LOVE!!

The TWO greatest commandments--

LOVE your neighbor whom you have seen

Then we can LOVE God whom we have not SEEN...
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Old 11-05-2015, 08:48 PM
 
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Again, writing by a MAN to explain what a christian is???

And, correct me if I am wrong (which rarely ever happens) but isn't this piece written by a MORTAL describing how someone can Confirming One’s Calling and Election and has nnothing todo with how OTHER people can know who is a small "c" christian?
You stand corrected. Make a note of it I was answering your second question. You got off to a good start, but keep reading. Try 2 Peter 1:16-21.
I know you don't read the Bible in general, or the passages that I listed, but you're gonna have to try a little harder if you intend to use the Bible to disprove the Bible.
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