At the Drive-In

[Outta Here]

If guardian angels can't go into a movie theater, what do they do at the drive-in? And also, if they don't watch movies, and there's an in-flight movie on a plane, does that mean we fly without them? And what about people whose "copilot" is Jesus? Can Jesus go on a plane with an in-flight movie?

[Stan]

Looks like they can finally watch the movies then...

[Gail]

What about in people's homes? Do the angels step out for a break when we pop the DVD in?

[phkrause]

Hopefully not a smoking break! hahahahaha hehehehehe hohohohoho

pk

[Gail]

Is this sacred ground we are treading upon?

[Gail]

Or just a sacred cow?

[Outta Here]

I dunno if it's sacred or not...just questions I had this morning, pre-breakfast!

[Nan]

I get uncomfortable at any suggestion mocking the role of our guardian angels.....I am sure what is here is only said in fun,

but just my thoughts.

[Outta Here]

My apologies.

Someone please lock this thread.

[Stan]

When I was becoming an Adventist, I was told that the guardian Angels would not go into the theater with you.

It was meant to mock those who claimed that.

I remember one person on the old adventist forum, said something about looking for Guardian Angels outside of theaters when he was a kid.

Not sure if those thoughts were outside of North America, if not, this would not have any humor.

[Gail]

I get uncomfortable at any suggestion mocking the role of our guardian angels.....I am sure what is here is only said in fun,

but just my thoughts.

I was thinking that when I wrote about whether we were treading on sacred ground or not.

Then I wondered whether that was an Adventist superstition.

I always wondered if it was the buildings that we were to watch out for or the activities pursued inside.

[Nan]

I certainly did not mean to come across as a holier than thou person

in making those comments. The same thoughts are expressed in this

part of the world, not just N America. Sometimes the line we walk

is a thin one - I was not trying to be judgemental of anyone.

I have been guilty of insinuating that the guardian angels of certain car drivers would have to hang on very tightly to the vehicle

to keep up with said drivers.....we all have our moments, but I think

all of us at heart are very grateful that we have the protection of our angels.

[Gail]

A very good thought at that! :)

[carolaa]

I never thought this was anything other than poking fun at ourselves.

[Planey]

just questions I had this morning, pre-breakfast!

This is why we should never try to think before we have properly ingested our morning cup of coffee Postum.

Graeme

[Nan]

Originally Posted By: Aubrey

just questions I had this morning, pre-breakfast!

This is why we should never try to think before we have properly ingested our morning cup of coffee Postum.

Graeme

What a pity we can no longer enjoy our morning cup of Kwik Bru! Does anyone else remember that rather unusual drink - probably Ozzies only.

[knockkneedchicke]

Sacred ground.

[Tallmark]

As a professional actor and someone who became an adventist as an adult, this movie/angel thing is one of the most insane teachings in our church. You can't see a movie at a theater, but it's all right to see it at home, or in flight. And that angels won't go in certain places. Well, I've been to some rough areas, as well as some places that I shouldn't have been, but I know my angels were always there. And so was the Holy Spirit.

I've gotten some strange looks from people when I told them I'm a professional film actor. When they finally realized that I worked in LA from time to time, I might as well have told them that I sold crack to elementary students, or ran a brothel. I see no reason why an adventist can't be a movie star. Depends on the kind of movies he or she appears in.

[nuff sed]

Right on, brother.......now the trick is to find those films.

[Tallmark]

I decided to write my own. I have one ready to go. All I have to do is fund it. That's usually the hard part, isn't it?

[GreatLakesGramma]

When you do get it going, be sure to let us know, so we can look for it when it comes out.

[ChildofChrist]

I believe this subject would rank up there with the other 'hot potatoes' of our lifestyle.

I recall reading in the Spirit of Prophecy, that our baths should be completed prior to the beginning of the Sabbath hours. I have weighed the pros and cons. At the turn of that century, indoor plumbing was rare. Water heaters were part of the kitchen stove etc,

I find nothing as refreshing as taking a shower before church.

Swimming ranks right up there too. I remember when we moved from Miami to central FL. No a/c and the days would seem to my brain sizzle. Nothing cooled me off faster than a quick shower unless it was to stop at a local springs and wade around. Didn't hurt to pour the water over my head either.

We often strain for gnats and swallow the proverbial camel.

Folks take a lot of stock in what other people think or whatever. While I think a good reputation is important, Lord knows the content of our hearts. If something is the 'right thing to do' I am not going to care with others think about my intentions. Those without sin, may cast the first stone.

[True-believer]

The only "drive-In" that I know of is the "Drive-Thru" at McDonalds because that is where I have been working full-time for the last eleven years.

[phkrause]

I think you make a lot of good points ChildOfChrist. Like I've mentioned on many occasions, people just love taking what EGW says out of context and slamming you over the head with it.

pk

[True-believer]

people just love taking what EGW says out of context and slamming you over the head with it.

I am not SDA, but I have never ever taken Ellen G White writings out of context, besides I don't even quote her--I prefer to quote The Bible.

Pkrause--you need to rephrase the above comment that you made... because it is not true about me... I have the most respect for this woman you all call a prophet... even though I myself can't say if she is or is not a prophet yet--that isn't important.