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Good posts (#42 & #44) by Oblio.
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'Jesus Movement'
The Move of God/Revival..among young people.
- in United States..& beyond.
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I was at the men's breakfast meeting..a few years ago.
Young fellow gave the presentation.
He said,
" We have..advanced technology, modern conveniences, many churches/programs, etc..
But my generation is lost.."
- & asked for advice/help.
- He was the youngest one!..at the meeting.
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During the discussion time..
- One fellow on our table said,
"They need the 'Jesus Movement".
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'Jesus Movement'
The Move of God/Revival..among young people.
- in United States..& beyond.
---
I was at the men's breakfast meeting..a few years ago.
Young fellow gave the presentation.
He said,
" We have..advanced technology, modern conveniences, many churches/programs, etc..
But my generation is lost.."
- & asked for advice/help.
- He was the youngest one!..at the meeting.
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During the discussion time..
- One fellow on our table said,
"They need the 'Jesus Movement".
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I didnt know that short hair was a 'value' or 'tradition". I am supposing long skirts were the same and women just wanted them shorter hence mini skirts...not really in reaction to their parents as much but fashion. People got tired of it?
I heard that the army wanted men to have short hair and clean shaven for it to fit under helmets and be uniform. So as a protest men grew their hair long.
Im wondering when the hippies became parents if their children did a counterculture to their parents. if you watch the comedy tv show Absolutely Fabulous Saffy countercultures her hippie mother by being so square. lol
I heard that the army wanted men to have short hair and clean shaven for it to fit under helmets and be uniform. So as a protest men grew their hair long.
Im wondering when the hippies became parents if their children did a counterculture to their parents. if you watch the comedy tv show Absolutely Fabulous Saffy countercultures her hippie mother by being so square. lol
Every generation is lost if their parents fail to love them. Is my view...many parents instincitvely push their children away and it isnt that the children necessarily WANT to be different. They just naturally are.
I think being conscripted into the army isnt exactly what parents wanted for their children/offspring either.
I think being conscripted into the army isnt exactly what parents wanted for their children/offspring either.
I agree with you..about parent & child issue.
- It is a known/acknowledged issue(problem).
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From my post..
When the young fellow said..
- "my generation is lost.."
He was talking about..
- the search for the meaning of life, spiritual issue, etc..
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With advanced technology, modern conveniences, etc..
His generation is lost..still searching.
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Young fellow was a committed Christian.
He was concerned about his generation.
- His view/perspective was..'the ultimate issue is spiritual (his generation).'
* You might not agree with his view..many people do not.
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People at the breakfast meeting were committed Christians(with spiritual maturity)..& from older generation.
- It is a known/acknowledged issue(problem).
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From my post..
When the young fellow said..
- "my generation is lost.."
He was talking about..
- the search for the meaning of life, spiritual issue, etc..
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With advanced technology, modern conveniences, etc..
His generation is lost..still searching.
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Young fellow was a committed Christian.
He was concerned about his generation.
- His view/perspective was..'the ultimate issue is spiritual (his generation).'
* You might not agree with his view..many people do not.
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People at the breakfast meeting were committed Christians(with spiritual maturity)..& from older generation.
yes but you can still be lost when you are older if you havent found Christ (or even turn your back on Him) as its not like every generation is automatically Christian...
So I dont fully agree with it...there are lost people of all ages. Just because people are fully functioning members of society or successful doesnt mean they are christians either. Advanced technology doesnt mean anything just means you are might have a higher standard or faster pace of living than other people. It could also mean you more likely to die of cancer or heart disease.
So I dont fully agree with it...there are lost people of all ages. Just because people are fully functioning members of society or successful doesnt mean they are christians either. Advanced technology doesnt mean anything just means you are might have a higher standard or faster pace of living than other people. It could also mean you more likely to die of cancer or heart disease.
Looking at the first world war..The US was not directly involved in that and thus had not asked people to fight but in Europe it was quite a number that didnt want to.
Though the steretoype in the UK was that you fought for 'King and country' and they also made other colonies fight their wars as well, many people saw it as adventure. Well there was a huge price to pay for that nonsense.
Though the steretoype in the UK was that you fought for 'King and country' and they also made other colonies fight their wars as well, many people saw it as adventure. Well there was a huge price to pay for that nonsense.
I wonder what would happen if people (men and women) were told to fight now (and have no choice about it) in any of the wars that countries govts have today.
I dont know if I would be that loyal to whoever is in power. Personally I would probably protest and tell them no. I dont want to be involved in your petty power politics. So I understand where hippies are coming from, when they were all for peace though I dont really get the drug thing.
Maybe at the time, all those drugs were so new they were like kids in a candy store and wanted to try them all, plus they didnt know about all the side effects.
Today the 'in drug' is actually vaping.
I dont know if I would be that loyal to whoever is in power. Personally I would probably protest and tell them no. I dont want to be involved in your petty power politics. So I understand where hippies are coming from, when they were all for peace though I dont really get the drug thing.
Maybe at the time, all those drugs were so new they were like kids in a candy store and wanted to try them all, plus they didnt know about all the side effects.
Today the 'in drug' is actually vaping.
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In the past, the enemy was without and easily identified. Today, the enemy is within. The hearts of people need to be changed, and only the Lord can do that. We need a move of God like we've never seen before. And for that, I believe we need to cry out to Him and give Him no rest until He moves!
Drugs were new back then. I recall realizing that what we were being told about drugs wasn't accurate, so I made the mistake of deciding they weren't that bad. Sigh. L.S.D. really messed me up in the early 70s. Live and learn...hopefully!
Drugs were new back then. I recall realizing that what we were being told about drugs wasn't accurate, so I made the mistake of deciding they weren't that bad. Sigh. L.S.D. really messed me up in the early 70s. Live and learn...hopefully!