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Old 11-16-2009, 11:35 PM
 
Location: Victoria, BC.
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Well, it's been my experience. That most people who are into drink or drugs, have little use for the Bible. Yet often, when people become Christian, they lose the desire to drink, or take drugs. And seem to be more focused, on the return of Christ, or serving Him in someway.
That is sure not true of the christians I know, many of them drink like the proverbial fish. That includes drunken priests and pastors.
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Old 11-17-2009, 12:31 AM
 
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That is sure not true of the christians I know, many of them drink like the proverbial fish. That includes drunken priests and pastors.
Well Jesus tells us, we would know true Christians by their works. I don't believe those works would include drinking like proverbial fish. And in fact, the Bible warns us about that kind of conduct. It's sad to say, yet I believe many will be left behind when Christ returns, thinking they were Christians, yet obviously having much more in common with the world.
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Old 11-17-2009, 12:39 AM
 
Location: Victoria, BC.
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Well Jesus tells us, we would know true Christians by their works. I don't believe those works would include drinking like proverbial fish.
You may not believe it, but that doesn't change the fact that many do.
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Old 11-17-2009, 01:58 AM
 
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You may not believe it, but that doesn't change the fact that many do.
I never said I did not believe your story. I only said true Christians live for Christ.
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Old 11-17-2009, 03:27 AM
 
Location: Victoria, BC.
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I never said I did not believe your story. I only said true Christians live for Christ.
Well then I have to say that if only true christians are the ones that don't drink, then they are rare indeed.
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Old 11-17-2009, 08:02 PM
 
Location: Jacksonville,Florida
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You may not believe it, but that doesn't change the fact that many do.
I think you miss the point.
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Old 11-17-2009, 08:26 PM
 
Location: NC, USA
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Well Jesus tells us, we would know true Christians by their works. I don't believe those works would include drinking like proverbial fish.
I dunno bout that....worked out quite well for Noah, then again, Noah wasn't a christer. The Noah myth at least had him doing something useful, more than could be said about the jesus myth. Ya see, it has always been a misinterpretation, he had holy hands and holy feet the myth doesn't say as much about the rest of him.
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Old 11-18-2009, 02:37 PM
 
Location: MichOhioigan
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What is suppose to happen when Jesus returns?
Major book tour.
Buy new sandals and robe.
Appearances on Oprah and Ellen.
Do the Top Ten on Letterman, host Saturday Night Live.
Get the apostles together and do a reunion tour (not all of them will be there. I think Bono is scheduled to fill in for Judas, Pink for Mary Magdeline).
Perform at SuperBowl halftime.
Sponser a clothing line at Old Navy.
Go fishing. (He likes fish).
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Old 11-19-2009, 07:39 AM
 
Location: The land where cats rule
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Actually, we will begin to get decent gardening care....
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Old 11-19-2009, 10:34 AM
 
Location: Brooklyn
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Major book tour.
Buy new sandals and robe.
Appearances on Oprah and Ellen.
Do the Top Ten on Letterman, host Saturday Night Live.
Get the apostles together and do a reunion tour (not all of them will be there. I think Bono is scheduled to fill in for Judas, Pink for Mary Magdeline).
Perform at SuperBowl halftime.
Sponser a clothing line at Old Navy.
Go fishing. (He likes fish).
Wasn't he supposed to be a carpenter? Then maybe the quality of home construction will improve around the world!
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