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originally posted by: Akragon
a reply to: JarofRice
i take it you don't really know the history of your religion...
Christianity is the politics of your soul... and its always been a war
originally posted by: Akragon
a reply to: JarofRice
Perhaps you could tell me what "true" Christianity is before we continue...
ye got a few thousand choices...
the earliest of which leads us back to a time where the "church" eliminated the competition
pick your flavor
Perhaps you could tell me what "true" Christianity is before we continue... ye got a few thousand choices... the earliest of which leads us back to a time where the "church" eliminated the competition
originally posted by: BELIEVERpriest
a reply to: JarofRice
I hold political views, but I will not be voting. If my choices are limited to socialists, dominionists, and sell-outs, then I will not participate in their game.
Jesus said that until He returns, we will hear of wars and rumors of wars, and Jesus told his disciples to arm and defend themselves. There is a time for fighting and a time for pacifism. Learning to know what to do when the time comes is important. That's just the way it is. When the war comes to me, I will fight as long as it is in defense of my fellow citizens, till then I'm not even paying attention anymore.
I am not here to brandish words with a fool.
originally posted by: wisvol
a reply to: Akragon
Perhaps you could tell me what "true" Christianity is before we continue... ye got a few thousand choices... the earliest of which leads us back to a time where the "church" eliminated the competition
No, earliest leads to source, which didn't consider anything competition and eliminated misconceptions instead.
Luke 22:36 And He said to them, “But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one.
originally posted by: Akragon
a reply to: JarofRice
sigh...
Of course you prefer the word of Paul over your saviour...
originally posted by: BELIEVERpriest
a reply to: JarofRice
Luke 22:36 And He said to them, “But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise also a bag, and whoever has no sword is to sell his coat and buy one.
There are times to legitimately defend yourself and family from evil, but when the authorities outlaw faith (making us criminals), then you are not to resist. Daniel didn't resist when Nebuchadnezzar had him arrested, nor did Jesus resist.
But Christians are not supposed to be blanked pacifists. We have to know when its right to defend ourselves, and when to lay down our lives.
You can debate words, but you cannot refute what Jesus said. Can you? If you cannot, then you have to admit defeat.
And any logical person has to realize that LOVE is the way of the true God.
originally posted by: JarofRice
Easy to understand. Logical. Not ALL religion therefore is bad. But ALL religion expect ONE is from Satan. And if you are not of that one, then you are indeed part of Satan's system of religion. And if you don't believe in it, then perhaps that is why. But you are still mislead by Satan.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.” ~John 14:6
originally posted by: Akragon
a reply to: JarofRice
You can debate words, but you cannot refute what Jesus said. Can you? If you cannot, then you have to admit defeat.
why would i even try to refute Jesus... he is ALL my ammunition... lol
I just gave you a hand full of Jesus and you tried to "refute" it with Paul...
soo really who should be admitting defeat... as if this was a battle
And any logical person has to realize that LOVE is the way of the true God.
and yet you seem to believe "love" is logical...
cute
originally posted by: Murgatroid
originally posted by: JarofRice
Easy to understand. Logical. Not ALL religion therefore is bad. But ALL religion expect ONE is from Satan. And if you are not of that one, then you are indeed part of Satan's system of religion. And if you don't believe in it, then perhaps that is why. But you are still mislead by Satan.
Very interesting ideas, and I agree with you...
Not only is it logical, it's also backed up by scripture:
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.” ~John 14:6
There are only two religious systems in the world.
Satan controls one, the other belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the ONLY way to God.
BTW, did you know that JFK was born again just a few weeks before he was killed?
There is at least one ex-politician in Heaven.