Posted on 10/15/2001 6:54:40 AM PDT by malakhi
| Statesmen may plan and speculate for liberty, but it is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand. The only foundation of a free constitution is pure virtue. - John Adams |
Are things that bad?
SD
SD
Somehow I can't see you weeping at his departure. :-)
Megalomania. Comeon, no real words?
Megalomania is a real word.
No real conversation from the Quick and the Whitted? Why no response to the substance - why just slur.
It's not a slur. You blieve that whatever you think Scripture says is the automatic true meaning, and whenever someone has a different take on things, that they hate Scripture, or won't abide by it. This is not a balanced attitude.
And it is quite fruitless to continue to argue over such points with someone who has possession of the fullness of the Mind of God.
SD
The Steelers already made an offer to him, so they have right to match any offers given. I doubt he'll be "snapped up" by anyone else.
SD
Scope, we aren't talking about the church being all knowing. We're talking about knowing whether something is scripture or not. Whether something is inspired or not. Whether something is true or not based on it's juxtaposition with Scripture. THAT is relevant, on point and required of an institution that has exterminated anyone that disagreed with it while claiming itself led of the spirit and the only ones competent to interpret scripture. How can you be the only one competent to interpret if you don't even know for sure what is scripture and what isn't. And who should trust you knowing that the RCC has forged scripture? Yes do stop flailing about long enough to address those questions, please. Stare at the three colors and tell us they're pretty if you so choose; but answer the questions if you don't mind, rather than trying to dodge or repaint them. Answer them.
There was no place for Non-Denominational Bible-believing Christians on this test
The questions were skewed for Corporate religions
I think they're "skewed" for more than just corporate religion. Any results that give you an "A" on all four of the above are more than a little suspect, but I thought they made a good humor break.
Since you scored so high on Islam... could you answer the "is Islam a violent religion" question for us?
Oh... and I thought you were not talking to me anymore. Remember? Satan (me, apperently) had deceived you or some such? I think he even compared a particular belief of yours to Islam? Maybe the quiz is more accurate than we thought? :-)
Whatever are you talking about now? "Forged Scripture?" "Not sure what is Scripture and what isn't"
Contrary to your belief I can't hear the voices in your head, and you have provided no clue as to what you are talking about. Please try harder next time.
In fact, I defy anyone here to tell me what Havoc is talking about. Anybody?
SD
in·sti·tu·tion Pronunciation Key (nst-tshn, -ty-)
n.
1. The act of instituting.
2. A custom, practice, relationship, or behavioral pattern of importance in the life of a community or society: the institutions of marriage and the family.
Informal. One long associated with a specified place, position, or function.
3. An established organization or foundation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or culture.
The building or buildings housing such an organization.
A place for the care of persons who are destitute, disabled, or mentally ill.cor·po·ra·tion Pronunciation Key (kôrp-rshn)
n.
1. A body that is granted a charter recognizing it as a separate legal entity having its own rights, privileges, and liabilities distinct from those of its members.
2. Such a body created for purposes of government. Also called body corporate.
3. A group of people combined into or acting as one body.
Yes, I am part of the body of Christ.
However, I stand by by my words "follower of the Christ not a member of a Corporate religion."
chuck <truth@YeshuaHaMashiach>
Oh... and it will save time if you ignore the posts between SoothingDave and Havoc.... they constitute about a third of the thread. They both have good points otherwise, but seem to talk past each other when in direct dialog.
A group of people combined into or acting as one body.
But I knew what you meant. I was just funnin' ya.
SD
Oh boy..... That's quite a list.
I'm not familiar with "neo-Paganism"... got any websites for that one? How is it different from the old paganism?
"Wherefore, in order that all doubt may be removed regarding a matter of great importance, a matter which pertains to the Church's divine constitution itself, in virtue of my ministry of confirming the brethren (cf. Lk 22:32) I declare that the Church has no authority whatsoever to confer priestly ordination on women and that this judgment is to be definitively held by all the Church's faithful."
You're darn tootin' it is. The language seems prety clear to me that the Pope is settling a matter of faith and morals for the entire Church and that he is making it binding on all. Those who say otherwise are delusional.
SD
1. Conservative Protestant (100%) 2. Eastern Orthodox (94%) 3. Roman Catholic (94%) 4. Seventh Day Adventist (83%) 5. Orthodox Quaker (80%) 6. Latter-day Saint (Mormon) (70%) 7. Orthodox Judaism (62%) 8. Jehovah's Witness (62%) 9. Hinduism (61%) 10. Islam (55%) 11. Liberal Protestant (52%)
Interesting. Who exactly are these "Liberal Protestants"? How can everybody be closer to Islam than Lib Protestant (except Reg - he's a "misfit")?And if we all get the same score for Eastern Orthodox/Roman Catholic (94 is not bad by the way. Give me a couple days and we'll have you all the way home), why do they differentiate between the two?
Becky
That's what I said. The two always score the same. You think they'd ask a question about the Pope to differentiate the two.
SD
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