AvidTrober

Natchitoches, LA

Happy birthday, President Obama

That's right. BUT, you *can* be POTUS!!!  (Aug 4, 2009 | post #38)

Republican

Birther Movement is an embarrassment

Why bother? When you can be POTUS without having to show it, what's the point?  (Aug 4, 2009 | post #1194)

Bill Moyers

Bill Moyers Journal: Capitalism Has Swamped Democracy

fatally flawed logic: "You see, there's no such thing really as pure capitalism without rules and regulations that set limits on profit making, because otherwise it's everybody out for themselves. Otherwise, nobody can trust anybody. Otherwise, it's the law of the jungle." 1. rules and regulations do not change *human nature* 2. it isn't *free markets* running the U.S. in the ground, thus *not* capitalism. There's no market for the American Executive Model, there's no market to have Financial U.S. walking in/out of the Fed. Reserve w/ freshly printed cash, and more.  (Jun 17, 2009 | post #472)

Cher

Chastity Bono Announces Sex Change

Why is this news?  (Jun 14, 2009 | post #427)

Religion

Cardinal says atheist's theories "absurd"

Yes, it can be. But, not by mankind. ;-) And, THAT is by Divine Design. God can prove God exists. And, He says He *will* (per scripture, He is withholding doing that for the reasons He gives). But, yes, it can be proven. God can prove it. And, He will  (Jun 14, 2009 | post #3701)

Christian

Dinosaurs

As a Christian who believes the Bible is inerrant (and it is), and educated as a Geologist, I am amazed at Christians who insist the Bible is a scientific discourse from God - WHEN IT IS *EXPLICITLY* NOT THE CASE QUOTING NONE OTHER THAN GOD HIMSELF: The Bible, explicitly, says the following: (a) man was given *dominion* over the earth, and to have it over all creation eventually. (b) God may be known by the things that are made, aka the creation itself. (c) God is (i) not concerned with scientific discourse (ii) *explicitly* leaves that to man as a heritage, to demonstrate man's glory (which further demonstrates God's glory, having created man in the first place), and for man's pleasure/joy via taking dominion over creation. The above is *explicit* in scripture. The following are *not* explicit: 1. The world was created in 6 24-hour days. 2. Adam was the first human being created. A. Adam was the first *documented* case of a human being creation. B. Adam is first in Christ's *lineage* - he was not the ONLY human beings on the earth - and nothing less than scripture, explicit scripture, supports that very claim: creation itself is ALSO a revelation from God, the Bible says so. AND, mankind's dominion per God-given appointment. NOTHING...ABSOLUTE LY NOTHING about this takes a single iota away from the message of the Bible. It DOES show how fallible Christians are, reading into the Bible what is not there. (And, the fact hundreds of seminaries teach otherwise doesn't make it any more correct). Using the Bible as a science text is like using an auto maintenance manual for a cookbook. "Evolution vs. Creationism" is a FALSE DICHOTOMY. The Bible IS inerrant: about the message it *IS* giving mankind: 1. mankind is, by nature, lacking both the character and competence to rule over creation without 'wasting and destruction in their paths'. That is, a standard less than acceptable by God (and that should be *good news* to believers and non-believers alike). Aka, this is "sin". 2. Mankind is appointed to *choose* in this life the values, standards and authorities it will live by. 3. God will appoint an age for #2 to occur, while redeeming mankind's failures (Christ was appointed *before* the world began) to choose correctly (because God is perfectly just, yet also loving). 4. Then, there will be other *ages* to come. In the meantime, God is *explicit*: the creation is under the dominion of mankind. Via his God-given faculties: the world is what it is Geologically. Claiming God changed all the physics, chemistry and biology by fiat is so against all that God reveals about Himself in scripture alone: NOT TO MENTION THE *FACT* God says look to the creation itself to reveal who He is. As The Father stated: my people perish from lack of *knowledge*. (Note: He didn't say 'faith', but *knowledge*. And, note the tons of scriptures admonishing Christians to "get wisdom" and "be wise". "Wisdom" in modern terms: COMPETENCE) God didn't wave a wand to create the world. He isn't waving a wand to save you. He isn't waving a wand to redeem mankind. He isn't waving a wand to convert your nature through a calling. God doesn't do magic. He does miracles. Many would be wise to take to heart the difference.  (Jun 14, 2009 | post #125)

Christian

Dinosaurs

And, THAT is in the Bible...book of II Opinions ;-0  (Jun 14, 2009 | post #124)

Illegal Immigration

"Anchor babies" not protected under 14th amendment, says commi...

It makes sense this way. 1. Anchor babies were never citizens in the first place. A. Ignorance - tax districts, schools, etc. gave them citizen benefits thinking they were. B. Politics - many allowed it for political gain. C. Snowball - get some precedence e.g. via the first two and you have a 'snowball effect' C. Accountability - all of the above got away with it b/c the *real* citizens are too busy working, rearing families, etc. and expect their own officials to know the law and uphold it. It makes perfect sense why we're in this mess: our gov't is not looking out for *us*, rather their own interests and *deliberately* playing politics for that purpose.  (Jun 14, 2009 | post #844)

Christian

Christians Urged to Repent of Religion

Light Sensitive, I totally agree with you. I've had this experience many, many times in a walk with Christ. I've had screaming prayers over experiences like you're describing. What I've learned in it is *persistence*. The totally passive part, the comment where we're doing 110% of the lifting - totally agree. Why don't I give up? Very good question. There are a number of reasons, from *persistence* to having God intervene and answer in *other* areas...showing my focus is either a "no", a "yes, but wait" or a "persist " - and this is scriptural as well as backed up via the experience of many of the Christians you'd consider real (not the 'lubby dubby' talk that's about ankle deep). You're totally correct. I've been in this walk 22 years and have many issues with God. But, I still have a relationship and have come to see some things pass, been told "no" (and, always because it's working out something better...sometimes , I'm flat out wrong no matter how earnest/sincere, and that smarts, too). I'm more inclined to believe you left the ranks of ankle-deep religion and truly pursued this from your comments. And, you're dead-on in what you're saying. However, it is not a *comprehensive* experience...persi st. ...review scriptures about this very experience you're having. I've found (a) God is not offended in the least bit about us being honest with Him about these kinds of experiences. In fact, most don't grown because the DON'T bring these things to Him...rather shut up and sit quietly in the pew, while God says, "pour out your heart to me" (and much more). (b) God is wanting to know who's really seeking Him. The world is screwed up. That's easy to see. There are far too many arguing God is part of the problem (in total ignorance of the fact God has doc'd He is in agreement about that) ... and when you get to the root of it all, God looking for those seeking Him is a very sound, logical, reasonable expectation.  (Jun 14, 2009 | post #28)

Christian

Did God give the gift of freewill?

There's absolutely nothing in scripture to sustain his argument.  (Jun 14, 2009 | post #158)

Christian

Did God give the gift of freewill?

God gives man free-will agency. However, God sets boundaries on what man can do. The truth is, mankind would have already destroyed the world if God didn't have these boundaries.  (Jun 14, 2009 | post #157)

Texas

EXTRA: Tens of thousands rally at tax day 'tea parties'

I sure hope so, because 'tea parties' won't do a thing to change government. It HAS to go WELL beyond that PERSISTING until there is change.  (Jun 14, 2009 | post #2284)

Euless, TX

New Messianic Judaism congregation meets in Euless

And, practitioners of this do so in explicit violation of the scriptures. So, what makes them the example to follow when they're explicitly doing was their very scriptures say NOT to do?  (Jun 14, 2009 | post #113)

Euless, TX

New Messianic Judaism congregation meets in Euless

The Father offered *all* of Israel, of which the Jews are only one tribe, the opportunity to be an example nation. The House of Israel rebelled and, as prophesied, will not be rejoined with the House of Judah, the Jews, until *after* the Second Coming. Per scripture, it was not the Father's will to work only through the Jews.  (Jun 14, 2009 | post #112)

Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton: Obama Absolutely Passed "The 3 AM Test"

Nothing but b*tt kissing for something else going on under-the-table. Obama hasn't *DONE* anything ...  (Jun 9, 2009 | post #372)