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I am starting to belive this, and it makes sence to me now. I know this is an extreme vieuwpoint, but why not. ??
Originally posted by gncnew
reply to post by TribeOfManyColours
The word Amen (pronounced /ˌɑːˈmɛn/ or /ˌeɪˈmɛn/; Hebrew: אָמֵן, Modern Amen Tiberian ʼĀmēn; Greek: ἀμήν ; Arabic: آمين, ʼĀmīn ; "So be it; truly") is a declaration of affirmation[1][2] found in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. Its use in Judaism dates back to its earliest texts.[3] It has been generally adopted in Christian worship as a concluding word for prayers and hymns.[2] In Islam, it is the standard ending to Dua (supplication). Common English translations of the word amen include: "Verily," and "Truly." It can also be used colloquially to express strong agreement,[2] as in, for instance, amen to that.[4]
Look man, you can believe whatever you want, but the hole in your philosiphy is that you don't pray to Gospels, to saints, to people, to anyone. You pray to God. It's a way for you to communicate with him and for him to communicate with you.
Half the time - real prayer is you just listening...
The word Amen just means "done" or "finished". It's not some cryptic reference back to Amen-Ra the sun god of Egypt.
If that's the case then we're all in trouble because the words "Their, There, and They're" are all tricks for us to worship Thor the Norse God.
Originally posted by PCI_defense_corps
I agree in part with what you're saying, in so far that organized religion is a construct of ancient ones. However, you go far beyond what I consider truthful into New Ager type stuff which leads me to ask: Do you really know what you're talking about or are you copypasting from some New Age site?
What fear factor is that???? Please feel free to explain to me that. To your first question, you are referring to Gehenna? if so yes that´s true. It´s a reference to the Trash heap.
What I find interesting is that it basically means if (this) God exists, he is a dynamic God. He evolves.
Originally posted by TribeOfManyColours
I am starting to belive this, and it makes sence to me now. I know this is an extreme vieuwpoint, but why not. ??
Originally posted by autowrench
reply to post by Seed76
What fear factor is that???? Please feel free to explain to me that. To your first question, you are referring to Gehenna? if so yes that´s true. It´s a reference to the Trash heap.
The Fear factor I am talking about is:
When I went to church, I heard Hell Fire and Brimstone preached from the pulpit every Sunday. We would go to these big tent revivals. I once saw Oral Roberts, I saw Billy Sunday. the teachings were all about fear. I can remember their faces would red as fire, and remember wondering if they were preaching about God, or the Devil? Looking back, even though I do live in the "Bible Belt," I still practice my religion and make no reference to anyone else's. My next door neighbor has a big Nativity scene in her yard, and a lighted Santa, and other things, all lit up at night.
I love everybody, all inclusive, and accept all at Face Value. Respect me, you will get respect. Love me, you will be loved. Help me, you will be helped. Golden Rule here, folks.
I wear a pentacle about my neck as a protective shield and as a religious symbol. Christians still tell me that it is a sign of the Devil. My Christian neighbors call us Satan worshipers, and have told our boys that they need "good Christian parents." That, friend, is the fear. Fear God, fear the Devil, fear Satan, fear Sex, fear everything. Be Afraid!
And yes, I was referring to "Gehenna," this is the root word used for Hell. Thanks for asking. Sounds like we are on the same page here.
To me, I know God (Divine Spirit). I speak to the Spirit everyday and it is within me, it resides in my heart, not in some crusty book or on a cloud in a placed called Heaven. Divine Spirit is everything and everywhere all you have to do is open your heart and let it in, then you will understand and see the simplicity in life and in the universe. But hey like I said to each is own (this is why I like being human because we all are so unique and have our own perspective on the world --- don’t let ANYONE ever change how you view the world – it’s YOUR world and YOUR life). Life can get tough but just trust in the plan and I think everything will be alright.
Originally posted by etherical waterwave
Did science ever find the fruit of the Spirit?? Did it ever find love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control?
Originally posted by autowrench
reply to post by Seed76
What fear factor is that???? Please feel free to explain to me that. To your first question, you are referring to Gehenna? if so yes that´s true. It´s a reference to the Trash heap.
The Fear factor I am talking about is:
When I went to church, I heard Hell Fire and Brimstone preached from the pulpit every Sunday. We would go to these big tent revivals. I once saw Oral Roberts, I saw Billy Sunday. the teachings were all about fear. I can remember their faces would red as fire, and remember wondering if they were preaching about God, or the Devil? Looking back, even though I do live in the "Bible Belt," I still practice my religion and make no reference to anyone else's. My next door neighbor has a big Nativity scene in her yard, and a lighted Santa, and other things, all lit up at night.
I love everybody, all inclusive, and accept all at Face Value. Respect me, you will get respect. Love me, you will be loved. Help me, you will be helped. Golden Rule here, folks.
I wear a pentacle about my neck as a protective shield and as a religious symbol. Christians still tell me that it is a sign of the Devil. My Christian neighbors call us Satan worshipers, and have told our boys that they need "good Christian parents." That, friend, is the fear. Fear God, fear the Devil, fear Satan, fear Sex, fear everything. Be Afraid!
And yes, I was referring to "Gehenna," this is the root word used for Hell. Thanks for asking. Sounds like we are on the same page here.
Originally posted by The Matrix Traveller
The bible is not really about the descendants of A'Dam but rather about the Soul called "MAN".
The bible is a series of Books or Parables involving the Creation of The Heaven and the Earth and Universe within that Heaven, as well as the History of the Soul and "The Metamorphoses of the Soul".
The Soul was given the title of "MAN" having been Created in the Image of God where A'Dam was in the form of a Primate.
Where A'Dams Life was the Breath or Air...
But The LIFE of MAN is The LIGHT, or The LIFE of God... See in "The Gospel According to John" Ch. 1
A'Dam was Not in the Image of God, as was the Soul... called "MAN".
History is in fact a Parable recorded in the so called physical world.
(but really there is no such thing as physical, as thought of by the average person today).
It is Roman doctrine, which has taught us that the bible and other Christian Writings is about the descendants of A’Dam, which is false teaching.
This Drawing below is "The Partition Map of the Soul" which parts are described in the bible, (and Christian Writings not included in the Roman collection of books called the bible) such as in "The Book of Ezekiel" Ch. 40 onward.
Another Book mentioning the Soul and "The MAN Child" or "The Son of MAN", as the teachings were originally about the return of "The Son of MAN" or "The MAN Child", is in "The Revelation of Jesus Christ", which again is about "The Metamorphoses of the Soul" and Not the Descendants of A’Dam, who Coveted the title of "MAN".
All these are Components of the Soul.
(There is a little mention about the Primate or descendants of A'Dam, falsely reffered to as man today)
These Drawings are 100% Accurate and can be found displayed in many of the early Byzantine Monasteries, church Buildings, Cathedrals etc. and in the synagogue décor i.e. esp. in the floors (many of which are covered today)
This is the Partition map of the “Soul”.
And this one showing “The MAN Child” or the “Son of MAN” in the Centre of the Soul Returned…
And here The Partition Map called “The MAN Child” or “Son of MAN”.
And “The New City Partition Map” (the New Jerusalem mentioned in The Revelation of Jesus Christ)
This is what the Ancient Christian Writings were talking about.
Originally posted by gncnew
Originally posted by TribeOfManyColours
I am starting to belive this, and it makes sence to me now. I know this is an extreme vieuwpoint, but why not. ??
Because you can't aritrarily decide which parts you want to believe. You can't say "I like this verse, but that verse is bogus".
I mean you CAN do this, but you can't do it and then argue that point with anything other than just strict conjecture and opinion.
Jesus - in the New Testament - never said anything that that could be construed as discrediting the God of the Old Testament, at least now when taken in context and in its entirety.
Originally posted by FarArcher
For grace, forgiveness, and mercy, one must also obey.
For those who would love God, or love the Messiah, would also obey them.
Some think that the God of the Old Testament is different from the Messiah, at least in teachings.
Not so. The Messiah didn't have to restate the wrongs of the Old Testament, as the Creator is never-changing. God hates certain things and demands certain things.
His House.
His rules.
You obey, or not.
That's the best part. The choice is yours.