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  1. JohnDB

    is this a conection to the severity of the california fires

    Wildfire in California is due to several factors....not a miraculous punishment from God. Conspiracy theories are abhorrent to God.
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    The current conflict in MAGA

    I'm not a follower. Nor a believer in "Trumpism" However, he does seem to be more of an originalist than the establishment. Meaning all entrenched politicians are at odds with him. Because special interest groups have bought congress and etc. So guys like Lindsey Graham is going to be...
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    Are giants the offspring of angels and humans?

    First off.... What is an angel? What is the meaning of the word in Original Language? Hebrew? Koine Greek? Early Latin? What jobs do they do? The rule about "names" in the Old Testament is that names weren't tags for people....they were titles. Adam was not just a person's name it was a...
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    Morning, I'm new today. I'm Carey from Alabama

    We'll Roll Tide Or War Eagle That's the really important question.
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    Hermeneutics: Interpreting Scripture

    The fine pearl market has always been something of trouble. It has been absolutely full of scam artists and partial truths even 2,000 years ago just like it still is today. You can pay outrageous sums of $$ for real pearls and still not buy what you think you are getting. Oysters, which...
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    Saved from what ?

    Saved from me. I am my own worst enemy. I have no concept of good except for what God has taught. The Heaven in store as my reward is not one of my making but one God has created...which means it is perfect. And that's such a relief and blessing.
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    Fundamentalism and Particular Baptists

    I have ignored much of the conversation up to this point because where I am considered a SBC Baptists....I'm not Calvinistic nor Arminian....I'm what is sometimes referred to as traditional Baptist. The Baptist church has often used Calvinists as workhorses for advancing the message so often...
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    struggling with singleness

    Well she has an affinity with the wooden horses (Carousel ) and usually these things need lots of maintenance....which is usually done by "appliance repairmen ". Me? Happily married old guy. But I see things. Unless they are close up and then I need my readers.
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    Grace or Works - For It Cannot Be Both

    Of course our works are all tainted by our touch even in inception. We are saved by grace. But that grace should react explosively with our faith causing us to act in gratitude with works. Knowing full well that our works are insufficient but that our honest efforts and desires will be...
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    struggling with singleness

    You MIGHT need another year just to not be an emotional basket case for a relationship....I know that probably is not something you want to hear....because likely you want a bunch of kids. (Who doesn't eh?) Don't sweat the small stuff. I know you likely have not looked at dating appliance...
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    Crumbling marriage

    Where the various church pastor/counselors are often suggested....their methods can be quite poor. In some states there are no real standards for being qualified to offer "Biblical/Christian" counseling. (GA being one of them). And there have been many horror stories surrounding this type of...
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    Crumbling marriage

    There are a myriad of reasons why guys view porn. None of them any good. And I get why you are hurting. And you have some choices to make. So does he. By your acceptance and continuing to stay with him you are tacitly endorsing him viewing porn. The kids? They know. Kids are...
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    Which Chocolate Flavors Are Worth Arm-Wrestling Someone For?

    I stopped buying these boxes of truffles years ago. Although, once I tasted some just to be sure. Mine makes those in See's and Whitman's taste bad....like really bad. The chemical and wax taste combination just is not appealing anymore. However, I make blackberry, raspberry...
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    Are You Brave Enough to Post a Picture of Yourself?

    I'm not brave enough because the statute of limitations hasn't quite run out yet..... But.... My avatar is close enough....except add 40+ years and now a belly.
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    Shroud of Turin—real or fake, and why?

    The shroud only shows the front of a person....not the back or sides. And the figure has a beard, Jesus's was pulled out as a form of humiliation. That's the first clue it's a "fake" of sorts but in truth is simply reported as something it is not. What it truly is.... A linen cloth used to...
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    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    Nothing like the sting of truth. And dying alone is the goal of the wicked.
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    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    Then you need to explain yourself. Or is just "everyone" is wrong except you and "nobody" understands you. You COULD be understood....especially if you cared to make yourself understood. BUT You didn't. And that's the part you REALLY need to explain to yourself and God. Me? I...
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    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    You did! When you questioned me with various hypothetical situations and essentially attacking my understanding of scriptures.
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    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    Some people's soil condition is hopeless. Like motor oil and salt filled.
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    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    No they don't in the parameters YOU are inventing. Amazing how people are inventive with creating sin, confusion and division. You don't like the division of sins? Fine. Create your own using a Bible you wrote or rewrote to fit what YOU want. I'm using standard accepted translations...