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2nd September 2003, 02:32 AM
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Father John's retelling of the Ethiopian woman was priceless.
His conclusion couldn't have been worded better:
It is just my opinion, not to be construed as doctrine of course, that tattoos and unusual piercings will meet the same fate as polyester leisure suits and gold chains or heavy black eye makeup and green spiked hair: "In" today, "out" tomorrow, "forgotten" for the next decade, "resurface" a few years later. In short, bad taste is usually seen for what it is, while good taste transcends the moment.
I've seen some of those green spiked hairdos worn by a few freshmen at our university. They don't last very long!
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O Mary, Full of Grace;
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And blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
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Glory Forever!
O Giver of Life, Glory to Thee!
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2nd September 2003, 03:29 PM
|  | I Saw The Light
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Reps: 12 (power: 0) | | | I have a tattoo on my left shoulder. It's a cross with a crown of thorns and a rose. I didn't do it for vanity. I did it as a symbol of my love towards Christ. With my tattoo I am showing that I will never deny my faith. I realize I did not have to get it for Christ to know I love him. |
3rd September 2003, 07:33 PM
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Reps: 45 (power: 0) | | | Does this mean that the Orthodox church does not regard the body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit?
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And of Asher he said,
Let Asher be blessed with children;
Let him be acceptable to his brethren,
and let him dip his foot in oil.
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3rd September 2003, 09:22 PM
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Reps: 6,097 (power: 16) | | | Yup! We're just a bunch of looney, idol worshipping heathen headin' straight for the depths of perdition! I'm glad some one finally saw through us for who we really are! What a relief!!!!!!!!
Two guys walk into a bar. The third one ducks.
Pizza!
Petra
They're coming to take me away he,he ho, ho ha,ha
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3rd September 2003, 11:30 PM
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Reps: 20,477 (power: 34) | | Originally Posted by SonWorshipper Does this mean that the Orthodox church does not regard the body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit?
We do regard the body as the Temple of the Holy Spirit. However, we also avoid legalistic rules.
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Christ is risen from the dead! Trampling down death by death! And on those in the tombs bestowing life!
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4th September 2003, 10:02 AM
| | I Saw The Light
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4th September 2003, 10:55 AM
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You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD.
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4th September 2003, 03:20 PM
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Reps: 45 (power: 0) | | Originally Posted by Peter Yup! We're just a bunch of looney, idol worshipping heathen headin' straight for the depths of perdition! I'm glad some one finally saw through us for who we really are! What a relief!!!!!!!!
Two guys walk into a bar. The third one ducks.
Pizza!
Petra
They're coming to take me away he,he ho, ho ha,ha
HUH? I was only asking a simple question, I was not asking to insult, just for clarification.
I sincerely apologize for wounding your sensitivities.   
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And of Asher he said,
Let Asher be blessed with children;
Let him be acceptable to his brethren,
and let him dip his foot in oil.
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4th September 2003, 05:16 PM
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Reps: 780 (power: 0) | | Originally Posted by Philip Leviticus 19:28 (NKJV)
You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD.
Written to the priest of leviticus due to the fact that back then men tattooed themselves to show honor to thier pagan Gods.
If priest would be seen with markings, it owuld cause people to think they are pagan.
Not only was that to levitcus, but that was a law we are no longer under.
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No one lives for himself
No one dies for himeself
Get up by your strength, I rise up to thee
But I'll stay on my face if you will of me
Shape and Mold me til your though
Humble myself, life laid down before you
I need your wisdom, so the truth I keep on living
And your love will always be a part of me
Can't do a thing, if I ain't living for the king
So don't ever leave or take your eyes off me
Fear not, for God is with you.
-POD
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4th September 2003, 05:29 PM
|  | Creed or Chaos
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Certainly not ! 
In fact it is precisely that we do regard the body as the temple that we do not cremate our dead, and that we honor the relics of departed Saints. The body is the physical shell that holds the image of God within it.
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From the CF Dictionary:
Tradition of men: Biblical doctrine that I disagree with.
Word of God: My personal opinion.
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