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Old 01-29-2016, 07:18 PM
 
Location: Free State of Texas
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My children did not know 10 Commandments. They were not brought up with the Bible, or religion. They certainly had access to the Bible. They were voracious readers, and we never censored their reading choices. The Bible held no interest for them.

As parents we set the standards for them. We never discussed "sin." We never raised our hands to them.

I hope Thursday with your grandson was fun for both of you. Three year olds are awesome.
Nevertheless, it is a Biblical standard.
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Old 01-29-2016, 07:32 PM
 
Location: Southern Oregon
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Nevertheless, it is a Biblical standard.
Yes, one of several, some of them conflicting.
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Old 01-29-2016, 08:24 PM
 
Location: Eastern UP of Michigan
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There are days that are NOT Chocolate Cake Day?


Best way to celebrate Chocolate Cake Day is after you indulge in a bit of MJ.
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Old 01-29-2016, 08:30 PM
 
Location: On the brink of WWIII
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Spoken only to the Jews.
In 1st Peter he wrote that epistle to the dispersed Jews. See 1 Peter 1:1. Those Jews were of the dispersion or diaspora.
So for the rest of us, Christ is prersona non grata?
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Old 01-30-2016, 01:25 AM
 
Location: Southern Oregon
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So for the rest of us, Christ is prersona non grata?
Some people think there is a difference between Jew and Gentile in God' eyes.The message of Christ does not lways penetrate well.
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Old 01-30-2016, 04:33 AM
 
Location: New England
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Some people think there is a difference between Jew and Gentile in God' eyes.The message of Christ does not lways penetrate well.
Jew and Gentile have always been one, it took a man of peace to make this known to us.
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Old 01-30-2016, 07:13 AM
 
Location: Panama City, FL
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A biblical standard today is whatever some religious bigot wishes to impose on the rest of the nation to make him feel better about himself.
Unfortunately, you are right. I do not know why there is so much ignorance in this world of how to walk in love.
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Old 01-30-2016, 07:40 AM
 
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Some people think there is a difference between Jew and Gentile in God' eyes.The message of Christ does not lways penetrate well.
I thought it said GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, not just the Jewish folks..
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Old 01-30-2016, 08:50 AM
 
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Nevertheless, it is a Biblical standard.
No jimmie. Our standards are not Biblical.


My children were never introduced to the likes of Paul. He was a misogynist, and rather revolting. Not a role model for my children.
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Old 01-30-2016, 10:29 AM
 
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So for the rest of us, Christ is prersona non grata?
No, not at all.
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