7thKeeper said:

No, it was about bomb threats. Daisy's post you referred to when you answered talked about there now being bomb threats at Springfield.

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I was referring to what she was responding to from someone else, which was about evidence of Haitians eating cats.
Read post 36, then 44-46 for the sequence.

Sen Richard Blumenthal says DHS has almost been 'derelict in its duty'.
A top Senate Democrat blasted the Biden-Harris administration for "stonewalling" in response to requests for information on the assassination attempts on former President Trump and the potential failures of the U.S. Secret Service.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) within the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC), said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was "almost derelict in its duty by resisting our requests for documents, evidence and information that are necessary to investigate."

The Democratic Senator reiterated his disappointment in the department, and added that he has become "angry" that DHS has not been more "forthcoming."

Hammster said:

https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/14/politics/fact-check-harris-campaign-social-media/index.html?cid=ios_app

A social media account run by Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has been repeatedly deceptive.

The @KamalaHQ account, which has more than 1.3 million followers on the X social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has made a habit of misleadingly clipping and inaccurately captioning video clips to attack former President Donald Trump.

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Indeed often they take things out of context ... so does the left leaning media ... that is why people should find and watch the full video(s) of what is being "claimed" ... you can't depend on "video clips".

Apostle I.V. Hilliard is co-founder of New Light Church in Houston, Texas, along with his wife, Pastor Bridget Hilliard. | YouTube/New Light Church

Megachurch Pastor I.V. Hilliard, who co-founded New Light Church in Houston, Texas, urged his congregation Sunday not to trust the "tabloid, online stuff" and declared that "I love my wife" after she shared "disturbing posts" online, including a photo of a hematoma she says was caused by bumping her head on a shower door.

The public debate about the health of his wife, Pastor Bridget Hilliard, was triggered by the recent posting of the photo of her bruised head on Instagram. The original post about the "traumatic incident" she suffered on Aug. 18 has since been deleted, but screenshots of the post are still being shared online.

"In [a] situation like this, I want to thank everybody for [your] prayers. Don't try to trust the tabloid, online stuff for your information. That's just speculation. You've got to trust the proven voices that you've heard over the years. Let me say it again. I love my wife," Hilliard told the congregationthat he passed on to his daughter, Pastor Irishea Hilliard, in 2018.

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Gave you the answer. Have a great day.

I pray all of Northern Europe and Scandinavia become Catholic again

Monastic Life and the Holy Spirit
(the struggle with evil)
Chapter talk 2018

The Good Zeal Of Monks (The Rule Of St. Benedict – Chapter 72)

Just as there is a wicked zeal of bitterness which separates from God and leads to hell, so there is a good zeal which separates
from evil and leads to God and everlasting life. This, then, is the good zeal that monks must foster with fervent love:
They should each try to be the first to show respect to the other (Rom 12:10), supporting with the greatest patience one
another’s weaknesses of body or behavior, and earnestly competing in obedience to one another.
No one is to pursue what he judges better for himself, but instead, what he judges better for someone else.
To their fellow monks they show the pure love of brothers; to God, loving fear; to their abbot,
unfeigned and humble love. Let them prefer nothing whatever to Christ, and may he bring us all together to everlasting life.

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When thinking about evil in the world along with the influence of the Holy Spirit it can bring forth many of my own struggles that come from living any sort of life with others. For any community can be considered the world in miniature with the same problems that seem to plague mankind.

The rule is there to, first of all show that entering Monastic Life is just the beginning of a life-long journey with the struggle with self. If that struggle is not taken on with a certain level of fervor, then for the most part, the desire for balance and peace will be spent in fighting everyone else, from the Abbot down to the youngest novice. It is not a very pleasant way to live, yet some do live that out in their lives, to varying degrees. Left to ourselves, with only one’s resources, the central theme of life can be power and domination over others.

Quote: This can lead to false zeal, gossip, political intrigue, etc. It is contrary to what the Holy Spirit is seeking to teach us. The flesh wants to be in control rather than to have to trust in God. Hence it sets up its own observance, under its own control. And when it has met its own demands it declares itself to be righteous. Because the flesh hates being told what to do, it takes God’s Law and makes it “manageable” based on its own terms. For example, if I’m supposed to love, I’ll limit it to my family or countrymen; I’m “allowed” to hate my enemy. Jesus says that we must love our enemy. The flesh recoils at this, because unless the Law is manageable and within its own power to accomplish, the Law cannot be controlled. The flesh trusts only in its own power. The Pharisees were “self-righteous.” That is to say, they believed in a righteousness that they brought about through the power of their own flesh. But the Law and flesh cannot save; only Jesus Christ can save. The flesh refuses this and wants to control the outcome based on its own power and terms.- Unquote) Msgr. Charles Pope

You could say that our past can drive us mercilessly, allowing no rest. To seek to control others is a battle that will never cease. This can be seen in the world, in the news that we read every day. People rebel against any kind of external control. Even if it is to the detriment of the overall culture.

Instead of the “Will to Power”, we are called to mutual obedience. Or to put in in the words of Jesus: “The greatest among you is the servant of all”. It goes contrary to how we normally operate.

The questions is: How do I live with others and not descend into bitterness, gossip, and the desire to control the world around me so that I can simply live my life in peace. How easy or difficult that is depends on one’s past, temperament, as well as the unique care that we all received care and input when young. Deep conversion which is a long process is needed to break free of the chains that bind us from our past.

In the monastic life, what keeps the monks from living in harmony, loving one another, be obedient to one another, and serving one another? To the extent that this is not done, leads to the misery of the monk, as well as harm inflicted on the community if it gets serious enough. The rule states that this can be an ongoing issue in Monastic life, as well as I would imagine in community life everywhere.
In the fifth chapter of Galatians, it states:

13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh ; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
15 If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.
16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.
18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;
20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions
21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

A realistic look at the human situation is not hard to acquire, as long as we bring ourselves into the equation as well. It is possible to get lost in self-righteous indignation, and in the process fail to see what is in our own lives
that’s need conversion that also adds to the evil tha

Etheridge believes fewer young people are getting married because, in many cases, they prefer to prioritize their careers or tend to be reserved and don’t put themselves in social situations to meet people.

A Summer Dating Report from Eventbrite, a website where users can research and obtain tickets for events, records 69% of millennials would rather meet in person than through dating websites. The report also includes 1.5 million searches on Eventbrite’s website for in-person dating and singles events.

Husband and wife Ben-David and Lizzie Warner met at a young-adult event at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Arlington, Virginia.

“The best way to meet someone is to go to Catholic events,” Ben-David said. “But you should meet in the context of living out your life. Don’t just go to events to meet your spouse. Let life happen, live Catholic life and have a Catholic community, but don’t make finding a spouse the only reason.”

Ben-David said he has noticed many young Catholics place too much weight on first dates rather than getting to know people. He said Catholics should instead seek to casually date at the beginning of a relationship.

Lizzie said young Catholics often struggle to find partners when they expect perfection from their future spouse.

“Many women can be too influenced by the Hollywood experience and seeking that ‘spark’ and perfection,” Lizzie said.

The couple said young Catholics should seek to develop a sense of self-identity and a vision for their lives to know what they want in a spouse.

“If you don’t have a sense of who you are as a person, you’re going to be lost and not know what to look for,” Ben-David said.

The Catholic Project hopes the panel will be an encouraging and edifying experience for those attending, according to White.

As Etheridge said, “Our hope is for us panelists and Catholic University is to help everyone there gain some perspective on being single — and recognize that everyone has flaws and issues — but marriage is a good and holy thing to want.”

I wish them much success!

Just this morning, he blames Democrats for bringing up inconvenient truths about Trump's attacks on democracy--and urging them to vote--for the two attempted assassinations.
Another inconvenient truth: Trump threatens to deport millions, makes fun of the disabled, and makes comments that most people interpret as racist and xenophobic. Is it any wonder that his inflammatory comments may have triggered two very disturbed individuals?

Mt 25:

24 He [S3] also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you scattered no seed,

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S3 thought his master was a hard man.

25 so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here, you have what is yours.’

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He was fearful. He was not thinking properly. His reasoning didn't make sense to the master.

26 But his master answered him, ‘You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I scattered no seed?

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The master would judge him according to his thinking of the master.

27 Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest.

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That's logical. S3 did not follow the proper logic.

28 So take the talent from him and give it to him who has the ten talents. 29 For to everyone who has will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. 30 And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

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S3 was an unproductive, worthless servant.

What was the third servant thinking by hiding his talent in the ground?

S3's thinking was flawed. His fear and negative impression of the master's character led to a failure to fulfill his responsibility. We are to actively use the gifts, talents, and resources God has given us.

The military army controlled the country by force since 1 February, 2021. They arrested all ruling leaders. The military tortured people with every kind of actions for whoever against their military coup.

The civilians can't bear it now and formed PEOPLE DEFENSE FORCE (PDF) and hold hand made guns to defend ourselves. So every possible with airstrike they bomb to keep silent not to oppose them.

Minority ethnicity group also have fight for military army, for years. You can find in the internet.

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The term "freethinking" when qualified as free from faith, is propaganda. One should be wary when it is used to subconsciously prepare the mind to accept a definition of faith that implies superstition, or myth. It's actually reasonable to hope that Love is Eternal, and unreasonable to hope it isn't, because faith is the evidence of things hoped for.

As Christians, the most important aspect of our relationship with God and our walk with Christ is summed up in one word: love. We proclaim that we love God, that we want to do His will, and that we want to live in a way that is pleasing to Him, becoming the person He intends us to be.

But I can almost picture something written in the clouds of Heaven: "Oh, really?"

Think about it. How many of us truly love the very tools God uses to shape us and mold us more into His image? While we say we love God, are we equally willing to embrace the processes through which He refines us? Let’s examine some of the divine tools God uses in our lives, which we often resist, even though they are critical to our growth.

Trials

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durangodawood said:

That reddit thing isnt really a version of the trolley problem. Its too contaminated by self interest to test the issues that the trolley problem does.

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That is true. Self preservation plays a part in this one, so this is more of a general dilemma compared to a trolley problem. However, this could test out the AI's reasoning system, if I were to plug it in.

RandyPNW said:

You're reading a lot into these passages that do not suggest the kind of conspiracy you claim they represent.

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Acts 1
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.
4 And while staying[a] with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with[b] the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”


THE FURTHER STORY
Acts starts where the gospels finish, what Jesus said to the disciples especially in John 13-17 was now going to come true. Jesus had gone to the cross, redemption had been done, now what?


How was God going to reach the whole world, well he would start with 120 men. God doesn't need many to do his work, 120 men totally trusting in Him and filled with the holy spirit, are more than enough.


Why did the work succeed?


They obeyed the commands he gave them, as we look through this book, we see that the church walks closely with God.


He showed them many proofs, they must have had many questions, their minds were settled, they knew the truth of 2 Timothy 1:12


12 which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me


They waited for God's time, they must have been excited, but they waited for God's time. They were in step with the spirit of God.


All this led to success in the work of God. Acts is a how to book, how do you serve God, how do you preach the gospel. how do you address authority and how to give your testimony.


Let's dive in to this wonderful book


God bless you

Keith

ACTS 1
6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority.


THERE SOME THINGS YOU NEED NOT KNOW


In life, there are some things we shouldn't know, or to put it another way, it's better not to know certain things.


I wonder if we know the date and time of the second coming? How wonderful it would be if we knew the day of Christ’ return…right? Maybe it would change the way we live and share the gospel.


Jesus is the One coming back, and even He doesn't know the time he is coming back, so you think….we are going to let you in on a secret.


Look at the cults, nearly every cult proclaims they know the date of Christ's second coming, and they have been made to look very foolish.


But we are given clues, yes in passages such as Matthew 24 and others.


But our primary focus is one of watching and serving God. We will see our jobs in the second devotion.


The ten virgins are a prime example. Only five trimmed their lamps; many people inside the church will be caught unaware when Jesus comes again.


What will happen if he finds the Christian in adultery or doing something he/she shouldn't? Do you think he will be taken and raptured?


We shouldn’t worry when He will return; Our focus should be on living our lives as if He could return at any moment. That means serving God and living lives of holiness that please Him.


GOD BLESS

KK

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A denarius was the usual daily wage of a day laborer. A talent was worth about 20 years of a day laborer’s wages.

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Jesus told the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant in Matthew 18:

23 “Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants. 24When he began to settle, one [S1] was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.

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That's thousands of lifetimes of work to earn 10,000 talents. S1 begged the king.

27 And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. 28But when that same servant went out, he found one [S2] of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii,

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i.e., 100 days of working wages. S2 begged S1, but S1 was unforgiving. He put S2 in prison.

The contrast between 10,000 talents and 100 denarii was extreme. Jesus was discussing the contrast between thousands of lifetimes versus months of work. To the average person working at that time, 10,000 talents were infinity; 100 denarii, however, were concrete and workable.

Even if S1 did not forgive S2, he could have made a schedule for a repayment plan over months or years. It was a workable loan. Instead, he showed no mercy after he received mercy from the king. The 100 denarii amount was practical, not too small or too large. It was a nice round number that the common people could identify with.

God forgives us far far more than we forgive our fellow human beings. Be nice. Forgive

wing2000 said:

Nope. Trump is accountable for the advisors he employs. Make no mistake about it, there will be no one in a 2nd term who will say "Mr President, what you are proposing is illegal." He will have no guardrails.

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Censorship is a direct violation of my constitutional right and I'll leave it at that.

mindlight said:

Deeper than hegemony is the Christian faith that enabled and continues to animate Western civilisation.

Read Tom Holland's Dominion

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Christianity is in decline in America but I have to ask, Is how faith mandatory for everyone else?

Unfortunately, some Trump supporters have been deceived into thinking that
RT (Russia Today) was an objective source of news. The same is true, of
some right wing commentators, who now are saying that they were
deceived into passing on Russian propaganda.

COMMENTARY: Vote for candidates and ballot measures that protect the vulnerable — and speak with your family and friends about these issues.

As we approach the upcoming election, it is incumbent upon Catholics to vote for candidates and ballot measures that protect justice for the unborn, those with gender confusion and women.

The popular culture claims to have the moral high ground, which has caused many Catholics to shy away from the Church’s positions. However, the real moral high ground belongs to the Church, which truly protects the vulnerable from grave harms, injustices and the violation of their inalienable rights.

Abortion and the Inalienable Right to Life​

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COMMENTARY: The future of genuinely Catholic theology, at least in the short term, is in the seminaries.

In 2018, Pope Francis promulgated the apostolic constitution Veritatis Gaudium, which was a document devoted to the reform of ecclesiastical universities and seminaries.

As Pope Francis states in the foreword, this text was issued as a much-needed update to Sapientia Christiana, the apostolic constitution promulgated by Pope St. John Paul II in 1979 on the same topic. Both documents were themselves an attempt to implement the decree Optatam Totius of the Second Vatican Council (1965), which called for a systematic reform of the seminaries and other ecclesiastical schools.

All three of these documents have been largely overlooked for reasons having more to do with the disparate nature of modern education than any grand conspiracy of silence.

Therefore, it behooves us to note that all three documents make the point that the reason why this reform is so very necessary is that the modern world presents the Church with a truly unique set of cultural and intellectual challenges the likes of which the Church has never encountered before.

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Exiled Nicaraguan Bishop Rolando Álvarez is slated to be among the participants in the second and last session of the Synod of Synodality, set to take place at the Vatican next month from Oct. 2–27.

The name of the bishop of Matagalpa, who was deported to Rome on Jan. 14 by the Daniel Ortega regime, appears on the list of synod participants chosen directly by Pope Francis.

Álvarez’s participation in the synod will mark a major change from the low profile he has kept since arriving in the Eternal City earlier this year.

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So, his argument on the nature of the soul seems to be analogous to Behe's arguments in biology, that "irreducible properties" in the human mind impel us to infer the soul's existence. Ok. That's an interesting argument.