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Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed.
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CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.
Rock Art
- By Diamond72
- Creation & Theistic Evolution
- 4 Replies
I like rocks and I do a lot of rock art. If people think this earth is only 6,000 years old then they are not listening to the story the rocks are telling us.
Luke 19:40
"I tell you," He answered, "if they remain silent, the very stones will cry out."
Joshua 24:27
And Joshua said to all the people, "You see this stone. It will be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words the LORD has spoken to us, and it will be a witness against you if you ever deny your God."
Luke 19:40
"I tell you," He answered, "if they remain silent, the very stones will cry out."
Joshua 24:27
And Joshua said to all the people, "You see this stone. It will be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words the LORD has spoken to us, and it will be a witness against you if you ever deny your God."
As China prepares to invade Taiwan, US forces are about to
As China prepares to invade Taiwan, US forces are about to combat-test a vital weapon
The main mission of the US Army flotilla now sailing toward Gaza is to build a floating pier that will help ships offload desperately-needed humanitarian aid. But the task force also serves a secondary purpose: it’s practice for a critical combat operation – one that could help US forces to roll back Chinese advances in the event of a war over Taiwan.
The Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier system, or JLOTS, is a Lego-like suite of floating metal piers and ramps that can connect virtually any ship to virtually any beach. While the Pentagon is sending five 273-foot US Army landing craft to begin building the pier, the final components will sail aboard the 951-foot transport ship Roy A Benavidez, which belongs to the US Navy-administered Ready Reserve Force.
It could take weeks to ship the pier components and days to assemble them. But once the pier is ready, it should be able to move – from sea to shore – 2,000,000 meals per day, according to the Pentagon.
The Pentagon has deployed JLOTS before, perhaps most notably to Haiti following the devastating earthquake in that country in 2010. But it has never deployed it in a major war.
That could change – and soon – if China makes good on decades of threats and launches an invasion of Taiwan. If the People’s Liberation Army succeeds in occupying Taiwan’s island strongholds in the Taiwan Strait as a prelude to landing on Taiwan itself, counterattacking US forces could face a serious dilemma: how to land their own people and equipment in what amounts to a counter-invasion of mainland Taiwan and its island outposts.
Historically, US forces would force their way ashore aboard US Navy amphibious ships. But the US fleet has lost faith in its traditional amphibious capability as enemy beach-defenses stiffen with increasingly deadly anti-ship missiles. Lately, the US Navy has been decommissioning amphibious ships faster than it commissions them.
But JLOTS endures. And it gives the Pentagon options.
“JLOTS is a critical joint capability that enables US forces to enter a land area from sea despite insufficient port infrastructure,” Joseph Tereniak, a US Army officer, wrote recently.
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“No US boots will be on the ground,” Biden added. They’ll only be on the pier.
Increasingly impatient with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Biden is counting on the US Army’s logistics fleet not only to save Gazan lives, but also to signal his – and America’s – opposition to continuing Israeli aggression. As a bonus, the fleet will be practicing a unique military skill: the construction of a temporary port.
“This temporary pier would enable a massive increase in the amount of humanitarian assistance getting into Gaza every day,” Biden said.
It would be crass to think of the coming humanitarian JLOTS deployment primarily as practice for war. But it would also be naive to pretend American soldiers and sailors won’t benefit from building a pier from scratch in a war zone. Even if that war doesn’t directly involve US troops.
Those Americans just might be ordered to build the pier again in the waters around Taiwan, while Chinese missiles rain down.
The West Must be Blamed!
Of course. I knew it! We did not defeat ISIS, we must have clandestinely recruited them! Didn't Trump say in 2019 "We defeated 100% of the ISIS Caliphate" or "As you know, we captured 100% of the ISIS caliphate. When I took office, we had almost nothing."
www.independent.co.uk
The head of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has made the bizarre claim that the US, UK and Ukraine were involved in the terror attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed 139 people – as the Kremlin keeps pushing a false narrative trying to link its invasion of Ukraine to the shooting.
Alexander Bortnikov, the director of the FSB offered no evidence for his claim, with the US, France and number of other nations all saying that a branch of Isis were responsible for the attack. Isis-K itself has claimed the attack and released a graphic video of it.
“The USA, Britain and Ukraine are behind the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall,” Mr Bortnikov, a staunch ally of Vladimir Putin, was quoted as saying by TASS, the Russian state-owned news agency. “We believe the action was prepared both by the radical Islamists themselves and, of course, facilitated by Western special services”.
Russian spy chief in bizarre claim UK and Ukraine behind Moscow attack - war live
Kyiv says the Olshansky landing ship was hit with a missile
www.independent.co.uk
The head of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has made the bizarre claim that the US, UK and Ukraine were involved in the terror attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed 139 people – as the Kremlin keeps pushing a false narrative trying to link its invasion of Ukraine to the shooting.
Alexander Bortnikov, the director of the FSB offered no evidence for his claim, with the US, France and number of other nations all saying that a branch of Isis were responsible for the attack. Isis-K itself has claimed the attack and released a graphic video of it.
“The USA, Britain and Ukraine are behind the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall,” Mr Bortnikov, a staunch ally of Vladimir Putin, was quoted as saying by TASS, the Russian state-owned news agency. “We believe the action was prepared both by the radical Islamists themselves and, of course, facilitated by Western special services”.
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Boyfriend/girlfriend stage not legit?
- Singles (Only*)
- 39 Replies
I saw this post on social media.
While the author is right that boyfriend/girlfriend is not in the Bible, she makes it seem like it's something wrong to do. She relates it to sexual sin.
What are your thoughts on it?
My thoughts, I don't see anything wrong with having a boyfriend or girlfriend. I consider that part of the relationship valid. I see it as a male and female have decided to be exclusive with each other and are in the process of finding out if they are compatible and right for each other for marriage.
While the author is right that boyfriend/girlfriend is not in the Bible, she makes it seem like it's something wrong to do. She relates it to sexual sin.
What are your thoughts on it?
My thoughts, I don't see anything wrong with having a boyfriend or girlfriend. I consider that part of the relationship valid. I see it as a male and female have decided to be exclusive with each other and are in the process of finding out if they are compatible and right for each other for marriage.
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Wall Street loves DJT!
- American Politics
- 333 Replies
Trump Media Company Stock Price Skyrockets in First Day of Public Trading
The stock's activity was so intense after the market's opening bell that trading in it was suspended briefly.
www.westernjournal.com
The new company resulted from a merger of Trump Media and Technology with Digital World Acquisition Corp., as The New York Times reported Friday.
At 1 p.m. Tuesday, its stock was trading at $72.73 a share.
DWAC, the company’s previous Wall Street ticker symbol, which has been replaced by DJT, closed Monday at about $50 a share, according to Yahoo Finance.
Trading in the new company’s shares Tuesday was so brisk that it was temporarily halted soon after the opening bell, according to AOL. When trading resumed, it started rising again.
Just in time for Easter, "God Bless the USA Bible" now being marketed with a paid endorsement from Donald Trump
- News & Current Events (Articles Required)
- 167 Replies
Truth Social LINK
From the website:
GodBlessTheUSABible.com uses Donald J. Trump’s name, likeness and image under paid license from CIC Ventures LLC, which license may be terminated or revoked according to its terms.
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From the website:
IS THIS BIBLE OFFICIALLY ENDORSED BY PRESIDENT TRUMP?
Yes, this is the only Bible endorsed by President Trump!IS ANY OF THE MONEY FROM THIS BIBLE GOING TO THE DONALD J. TRUMP CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT?
No, GodBlessTheUSABible.com is not political and has nothing to do with any political campaign. GodBlessTheUSABible.com is not owned, managed or controlled by Donald J. Trump, The Trump Organization, CIC Ventures LLC or any of their respective principals or affiliates.GodBlessTheUSABible.com uses Donald J. Trump’s name, likeness and image under paid license from CIC Ventures LLC, which license may be terminated or revoked according to its terms.
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A vocal revolt: MSNBC personalities object to NBC News’ hiring of Ronna McDaniel as a contributor
- By Valletta
- American Politics
- 29 Replies
The network announced McDaniel’s hiring on Friday, two weeks after she stepped down as the RNC leader, saying McDaniel would add to NBC News’ coverage with an insider’s perspective on national politics and the future of the Republican Party.
Maddow said she’d been told that MSNBC management had signed off on the hiring, but that when staff “expressed outrage,” it was made clear that McDaniel would not appear on the cable network, which appeals primarily to liberal viewers. Since then, she said there’s been an effort in other parts of the company to “muddy that up in the press” and make it seem like that’s not what happened.
apnews.com
What is the world to come to? Who could imagine MSNBC or NBC or CNN would hire a Republican who provides an opposing view?
Maddow said she’d been told that MSNBC management had signed off on the hiring, but that when staff “expressed outrage,” it was made clear that McDaniel would not appear on the cable network, which appeals primarily to liberal viewers. Since then, she said there’s been an effort in other parts of the company to “muddy that up in the press” and make it seem like that’s not what happened.
A vocal revolt: MSNBC personalities object to NBC News' hiring of Ronna McDaniel as a contributor
Hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski follow Chuck Todd in publicly criticizing their network.
apnews.com
What is the world to come to? Who could imagine MSNBC or NBC or CNN would hire a Republican who provides an opposing view?
If God knows everything, why do we need to pray?
- By tonychanyt
- Bibliology & Hermeneutics
- 77 Replies
Matthew 6:
James 4:
Jesus continued to offer a model prayer in Matthew 6:
Do we need to be specific in our prayers?
Yes, we praise God spontaneously throughout the day. At the end of the day, we thank God, item by item, for the blessings we received that day. We ask God to forgive us, again, item by item.
The model prayer is not meant to be a strict jacket. Acts 9:
Another example in 1 Samuel 1:
Romans 8:
Why do we pray?
By praying to God, we talk to God. We grow in Christ.
See also Whatever you ask IN MY NAME.
If God knows everything, why do we need to pray?
James 4:
It is a relationship talking to God in prayers. What kinds of things are you asking? What are your motives? By our asking and God's answering, we interact with God in a relationship. We learn from God in our prayers. Paul described a more mature way to pray in Philippians 4:
Don't just ask, but give thanks to God. Praise God's work in our lives.
Jesus continued to offer a model prayer in Matthew 6:
It is meant to be a daily affair, establishing a prayer life for the Christian. Prayer is a major way we practice the relationship between God and us. Jesus Prayed, and the apostles prayed. This is one way we get in touch with God.
This kind of prayer changes our thinking and behaviors toward others.
Do we need to be specific in our prayers?
Yes, we praise God spontaneously throughout the day. At the end of the day, we thank God, item by item, for the blessings we received that day. We ask God to forgive us, again, item by item.
The model prayer is not meant to be a strict jacket. Acts 9:
Peter was being succinct in this prayer.
Another example in 1 Samuel 1:
Hannah was barren and prayed for a child. She gave birth to a son, Samuel, whose name means "God has heard"
Romans 8:
There are different ways that we can pray depending on our circumstances. It's not the formalities of prayers; it is our prayer life through which we get to know God better and better
Why do we pray?
By praying to God, we talk to God. We grow in Christ.
See also Whatever you ask IN MY NAME.
Who is Melchizedek
- By Apple Sky
- General Theology
- 126 Replies
Who was Melchizedek and why was he so important?
Melchizedek, in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), a figure of importance in biblical tradition because he was both king and priest, was connected with Jerusalem, and was revered by Abraham, who paid a tithe to him.
A Strange Story concerning Melchizedek -
Noah had a bother called 'Nir', Nir had a wife called 'Sopanim' who became pregnant in her old age.
She is embarrassed by this pregnancy and hides herself until the child is due. When Nir discovers she is pregnant he rebukes her and intends to send her away because she has disgraced him, but instead she falls dead at his feet.
Noah discovers this and tells Nir that the Lord has “covered up our scandal.” They bury Sopanim in a black shroud in a secret grave.
However the child was not dead and came out of the dead mother as a fully developed child. This terrifies Nir and Noah, but since the child is “glorious in appearance” they realize the Lord is renewing the priesthood in their bloodline. They name the child 'Melchizedek'.
Melchizedek is only with Nir for forty days, then the Lord instructs Arc Angel Michael to go and take the boy up to heaven. The Lord calls him 'My Child Melchizedek'.
The child is to be placed in Paradise forever. Nir is so grieved by the loss of his son. He also dies leaving no more priests in the world, allowing the world to become even more evil. Noah is therefore instructed to build the ark.
This strange miraculous birth story for Melchizedek is part of an interest in the King of Salem (Salem - Later to become known as Jerusalem) first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis 14:18.
Melchizedek, in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), a figure of importance in biblical tradition because he was both king and priest, was connected with Jerusalem, and was revered by Abraham, who paid a tithe to him.
A Strange Story concerning Melchizedek -
Noah had a bother called 'Nir', Nir had a wife called 'Sopanim' who became pregnant in her old age.
She is embarrassed by this pregnancy and hides herself until the child is due. When Nir discovers she is pregnant he rebukes her and intends to send her away because she has disgraced him, but instead she falls dead at his feet.
Noah discovers this and tells Nir that the Lord has “covered up our scandal.” They bury Sopanim in a black shroud in a secret grave.
However the child was not dead and came out of the dead mother as a fully developed child. This terrifies Nir and Noah, but since the child is “glorious in appearance” they realize the Lord is renewing the priesthood in their bloodline. They name the child 'Melchizedek'.
Melchizedek is only with Nir for forty days, then the Lord instructs Arc Angel Michael to go and take the boy up to heaven. The Lord calls him 'My Child Melchizedek'.
The child is to be placed in Paradise forever. Nir is so grieved by the loss of his son. He also dies leaving no more priests in the world, allowing the world to become even more evil. Noah is therefore instructed to build the ark.
This strange miraculous birth story for Melchizedek is part of an interest in the King of Salem (Salem - Later to become known as Jerusalem) first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis 14:18.
Tribulation Calculations.
- By Marilyn C
- Eschatology - Endtimes & Prophecy Forum
- 46 Replies
For Israel and the Nations but not for the Body of Christ.
Key Bridge in Baltimore Collapses After Vessel Strike
- By iluvatar5150
- News & Current Events (Articles Required)
- 47 Replies
Live Updates: Major Bridge in Baltimore Collapses After Being Struck by Cargo Ship
A Singapore-flagged vessel struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday. Part of the span has collapsed, and an emergency response is underway, the authorities said, with people possibly in the water.
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