Yes, the others brought up a good point. My understanding was that she'd spoken to you about this.. otherwise, how would you be so sure, and why would it bother you so much?
If she has/does confront you, you should be honest with her.. be straight…
Yes, but they [martyrs] were people, who suffered and died for righteousness' sake, for Him.
He is God, and He died for us.
You cannot compare the two...
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The premise "The fact that He suffered so that we wouldn't" , I believe, begs the question. This statement is quite ambiguous for the purposes of this discussion, and c…
[quote author=Doubting Thomas link=topic=5628.msg75456#msg75456 date=1186989017]
The death of a criminal is the ultimate picture of defeat- a ransom paid, a menace expunged. The excruciating pain endured by Christ was not the ultimate defeat- for th…
[quote author=Doubting Thomas link=topic=5628.msg75366#msg75366 date=1186719413]
It is suffering that we are repenting during the Passover, but the ultimate sacrifice in which we take solace and comfort is His death, for above the earth hanging from…
The train analogy threw me off a little. I don't quite get what train we're trying to slow down or avoid?
the train is a bad analogy.. i just used it because a person can't physically stop a train [not from the outside anyway], Like a person can't …
[quote author=gregorytheSinner link=topic=5628.msg75330#msg75330 date=1186676530]but like lets keep in mind that Jesus our ultimate model gave his life for us as a sign of his never ending lvoe for us
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That too proves my point.. Jesus' sacri…
[quote author=copticcross3 link=topic=5649.msg75342#msg75342 date=1186693037]
everyone has a body, what is soo wrong about revealing it?? i mean..like you already know i have legss , rightt? so, now you see them...what's the big deall?? :/
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Well, I was waiting for someone to say anyhting at least close to what I'm about to say.. but I guess no one else is going to reply.. well this is what i think..
[move][center]John 15:13:
Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s l…
haii it really depends on the situation if you should interferre, sometimes it can make things worse, and may make you feel like its your fault.. when in reality, it's got nothing to do with you..
just be careful!
a bishop with authority over a group of territorially contiguous dioceses and their bishops; also known as an archbishop
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Wow, so what about those Christian denominations that do not believe in taking the communion?
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That's for God to decide.. And we know He is merciful :)
In respons…
[quote author=mikeforjesus link=topic=5625.msg75119#msg75119 date=1186318384]
University is important to be a monk or get married and because I have to do something I like with my life. I have to use my talents.. It is important for I will have some…
I think you think too much, like i do.
You should try to do something to relax, something that helps you clear your mind... Excercise that requires concentration can do wonders :)
About the social thing.. Jesus gave us 2 top commandments, to love …
[quote author=Deano link=topic=1820.msg32160#msg32160 date=1121196120]
I was married to somebody from a different religion once. She was an atheist (does not believe in God). She was born a Protestant but did not practice religion.
We meet at univer…
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Some people use these si…
I don't see the point.
Some people use these sites in the right way.. these are the people that willl most likely use a Christian social network... others will probably consider it boring because they use if for purposes that this network won't pro…