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The Neverending Story
Free Republic | 3/24/01 | The NES Crew

Posted on 01/11/2005 6:18:33 PM PST by malakhi

The Neverending Story

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

After a nine month hiatus, The Neverending Story, the granddaddy of daily threads, has returned to Free Republic. Originally begun on March 24, 2001, as a religious discussion thread, the NES evolved over time into a daily thread spanning a wide variety of topics. The new and improved Neverending Story will feature conversation on religion, politics, culture, current events, business, sports, family, hobbies, general fellowship and more. We welcome you to hang your hat in our little corner of FR. We ask you to abide by the FR posting rules and, even in the midst of serious debate, to keep the discussion friendly and respectful. Those who wish to "duke it out" are asked to take it over to the Smoky Backroom. I placed this thread in "General/Chat" for a reason, so play nice and have fun! :o)


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To: CindyDawg; malakhi
). Is 4000 bad? Around here the cheapest I can find is 5500 an acre. Farm land. Raw. No trees.

Around here the land starts at about $200,000 an acre. And they wonder why we are the only state in the country which is losing population.

181 posted on 01/12/2005 2:08:16 PM PST by OLD REGGIE (I am most likely a Biblical Unitarian?)
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To: PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain

ROFLOL! ;o)


182 posted on 01/12/2005 2:09:06 PM PST by malakhi
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To: CindyDawg; IMRight
You think he's playing us? :')

I dunno. I'm short on time, so I'm gonna have to wait until later to really go through it.

183 posted on 01/12/2005 2:10:54 PM PST by malakhi
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To: OLD REGGIE
Around here the land starts at about $200,000 an acre.

That is insane.

184 posted on 01/12/2005 2:11:42 PM PST by malakhi
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To: malakhi

Ah, I was asking Imright about you, lol.


185 posted on 01/12/2005 2:14:34 PM PST by CindyDawg
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To: OLD REGGIE
Dang Reggie. Where do people live? I would have to sleep in my car.
186 posted on 01/12/2005 2:19:34 PM PST by CindyDawg
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To: malakhi
It seems pretty clear that in this passage the author is stating that the rewards and punishments of the afterlife are based upon works. See also Matthew chapter 25. How do you reconcile this passage with others which emphasize faith/the role of Jesus?

Look, I have already told you that faith implies works and that works does not necessarily imply faith. Sheeesh, how many times do I have to tell you? :-)
187 posted on 01/12/2005 2:28:25 PM PST by OLD REGGIE (I am most likely a Biblical Unitarian?)
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To: CindyDawg
Do we hear and know who we belong to? Yeah we are going to make mistakes but if we belong to Him we are going to want to do good in His name.

Yes ... and God gives us the power to do good in His Name.
John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

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Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

188 posted on 01/12/2005 2:28:28 PM PST by Quester
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To: CindyDawg
Do we hear and know who we belong to? Yeah we are going to make mistakes but if we belong to Him we are going to want to do good in His name.

Yes ... and God gives us the power to do good in His Name.
John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

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Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

189 posted on 01/12/2005 2:29:08 PM PST by Quester
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To: malakhi
"I'm sure he'll be out there a few times in the game to do his one special thing," Belichick said. "I don't think this game is going to be decided by some comments ... in the paper."

Did Vanderjagt Put Foot In Mouth?

I agree with Belichick. Whoever plays best will win the game. I must admit I am not confident. The Pat's are not at full strength and Manning may be due to break the "jinx".
190 posted on 01/12/2005 2:35:13 PM PST by OLD REGGIE (I am most likely a Biblical Unitarian?)
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To: IMRight
You CAN receive rewards in Heaven (or "OF Heaven") by doing "good works"...

Hitler built a wonderful highway system, restored the German economy, and lifted the German people out of a deep depression (psychically and physically). What were his rewards?
191 posted on 01/12/2005 2:44:24 PM PST by OLD REGGIE (I am most likely a Biblical Unitarian?)
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To: CindyDawg; malakhi
Dang Reggie. Where do people live? I would have to sleep in my car.

The worst thing is the real estate taxes, based on evaluation, is making it difficult if not impossible for people to live here.

Oh well, Massachusetts is a "blue" and "yuppie" state. When they get through destroying it prices may begin to come back down. :-)

192 posted on 01/12/2005 2:56:42 PM PST by OLD REGGIE (I am most likely a Biblical Unitarian?)
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To: OLD REGGIE
And they wonder why we are the only state in the country which is losing population.

Have you considered other possibilities?

Your politicians perhaps?

Or it could be you aren't bathing frequently enough. :-)

193 posted on 01/12/2005 4:20:04 PM PST by IMRight ("Eye" See BS)
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To: OLD REGGIE

I take it you ignored the rest of the sentence for a reason?


194 posted on 01/12/2005 4:20:49 PM PST by IMRight ("Eye" See BS)
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To: Invincibly Ignorant
Whats a matter?

Did the old lady ban you from the Internet so you don't come up with anymore of your crazy idea's? :)
195 posted on 01/12/2005 5:14:45 PM PST by PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain
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To: All

My turn

Cody

196 posted on 01/12/2005 5:19:42 PM PST by CindyDawg
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To: Invincibly Ignorant
Have you been drinking and too drunk to post?

Forget how to turn the computer on?

Locked up in your room babbling and drooling on yourself?

Flat Tire?

What?

BigMack
197 posted on 01/12/2005 5:20:20 PM PST by PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain
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To: CindyDawg

That boy looks like hes thinking....just what can I get into after she turns her back....

BigMack


198 posted on 01/12/2005 5:29:28 PM PST by PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain
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To: All

Joshua (JJ)

199 posted on 01/12/2005 5:48:07 PM PST by CindyDawg
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To: malakhi
A ping to some of the regulars.

Now you tell me. :-)

SD

200 posted on 01/12/2005 6:16:42 PM PST by SoothingDave
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