Woody Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 . Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
Moderators Gerr Posted August 6, 2012 Moderators Posted August 6, 2012 How could he waste his life? I thought they just get recycled. Quote
Woody Posted August 6, 2012 Author Posted August 6, 2012 How could he waste his life? I thought they just get recycled. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
M. T. Cross Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Brilliant thought by a brilliant man. Question here though Gerry, why is it ok for a Christian to make mocking comments about other religions, but its not ok for members of those other religions to take pot shots at Christianity? Quote
Woody Posted August 6, 2012 Author Posted August 6, 2012 One has to have a sense of humor on both sides. Muslims will kill you if you say something against their religion. Hopefully - Christians are able to just laugh at the joke. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology.
M. T. Cross Posted August 6, 2012 Posted August 6, 2012 Oh indeed one does need to Woody, which is why I made mention of it. Just taking the opportunity to point out that a fair number of Christians don't have a sense of humour when jokes are made about their religion, yet certainly do when taking pot shots at other religions. Its not something that is prevalent on the boards here per say, but something I have noticed in real life. Gerry just gave me the chance to bring it up. You are right about the more radical Muslims however. Wiccans get real uptight as well. Quote
thx4mercy Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 It seems that the emphasis of the quote is on what "I" am going to do -- "all my energies to develop myself," etc. But there is no good thing in us. It's only as we give God permission to dwell in us through His Spirit, then it will be Him in us doing the things throughout the day the quote mentions. Quote
Moderators Gerr Posted August 7, 2012 Moderators Posted August 7, 2012 Brilliant thought by a brilliant man. Question here though Gerry, why is it ok for a Christian to make mocking comments about other religions, but its not ok for members of those other religions to take pot shots at Christianity? Actually, mocking or joking was the farthest thing in my mind when I wrote it. Is it not a fundamental Buddhist belief that there is a continuous recycling of life unless one reached Nirvana? Quote
M. T. Cross Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 It seems that the emphasis of the quote is on what "I" am going to do -- "all my energies to develop myself," etc. But there is no good thing in us. It's only as we give God permission to dwell in us through His Spirit, then it will be Him in us doing the things throughout the day the quote mentions. I don't get that derogatory type of thinking. You guys claim that God made us in his image. Then it is said that we are not made in his physical image, but in his spiritual image. That he has imbued each individual one of us with that. Yet you say that there is no good in us? Makes no sense at all. Quote
M. T. Cross Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Originally Posted By: EmptyCross Brilliant thought by a brilliant man. Question here though Gerry, why is it ok for a Christian to make mocking comments about other religions, but its not ok for members of those other religions to take pot shots at Christianity? Actually, mocking or joking was the farthest thing in my mind when I wrote it. Is it not a fundamental Buddhist belief that there is a continuous recycling of life unless one reached Nirvana? Yes it is. Maybe I just misread the "tone" of your post. Quote
thx4mercy Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 I don't get that derogatory type of thinking. You guys claim that God made us in his image. Then it is said that we are not made in his physical image, but in his spiritual image. That he has imbued each individual one of us with that. Yet you say that there is no good in us? Makes no sense at all. The text in Jeremiah comes to mind (17:9) about the heart being deceitful and desperately wicked. I think it's more of a New Age way of thinking that we have good inside of us. We were created in God's image but sin changed that. Now, through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we are being transformed back into the person we were created to be. Quote
Members phkrause Posted August 7, 2012 Members Posted August 7, 2012 Excellent posts EC. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Neil D Posted August 9, 2012 Posted August 9, 2012 ... .... Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
Administrators Gail Posted August 9, 2012 Administrators Posted August 9, 2012 Hey, I think that no matter what is motivating our hearts that if we try to do what's in our power to bless and make good of the strength and opportunity that is given us each day, that it is better than not trying or doing evil instead. I'd take it Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Planey Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 the Dali LLama The Dalai LLama, maybe? Graeme Quote Graeme____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Neil D Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Planey, You do know, dontcha, that if you get one of them there thingingy mad atcha, they spit in yer face..... :: Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
Planey Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Lucky for me, then, that he is the llama and not you, eh! Hehe.. Graeme Quote Graeme____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Members phkrause Posted August 10, 2012 Members Posted August 10, 2012 Lucky for me, then, that he is the llama and not you, eh! Hehe.. Graeme Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
LifeHiscost Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 Quote: The text in Jeremiah comes to mind (17:9) about the heart being deceitful and desperately wicked. I think it's more of a New Age way of thinking that we have good inside of us. We were created in God's image but sin changed that. Now, through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we are being transformed back into the person we were created to be God blesses! Quote Lift Jesus up!!
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