essentialsaltes said:

There is no right to have your feelings spared.

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Does that go for both sides?

GoldenBoy89 said:

Since we’re not bros I don’t feel the desire to answer any of your questions anymore.

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anymore? I was waiting for the first time - but I understand your reluctance.

Bradskii said:

The problem is that, in both the UK and Australia, overt patriotism just doesn't feel right. Nobody needs to fly the Union flag or the Australian flag to show that they have pride in their country. So when you see them being waved by a crowd of white people, generally men, then it signifies something else. Generally that 'we are British/Australian and anyone who doesn't look like us isn't'.

It's not that the flag has become a symbol of racism, it's simply the context in which it's used.

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Very informative, thank you.

I’ve also learned some people outside the United States think Americans are weird for having our flag everywhere or flag for decor.

Growing up, my family had a TON of flag decor. Not because of patriotism, but because it was pretty! That was also in the early 2000s.

essentialsaltes said:

Sure, they have the right to say "I don't like that" if they see a flag burnt. They can even use poopoo words.

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Yeppers….

Warden_of_the_Storm said:

But to answer your question, the discovery was made on both April 13th and April 16th of this year, as stated in this paper. You don't have to read the whole thing: the second sentence of the abstract says it.

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Thanks for the link. They were very thorough in determining that this is a new born planet. The paper is very detailed.

RileyG said:

Yes, but there is a right to freedom of speech. Just like how some people may react negatively due to flag desecration. I dunno.

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Sure, they have the right to say "I don't like that" if they see a flag burnt. They can even use poopoo words.

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Speaking of Trump Mobile and OOOPS!

Trump Mobile shares T1 model, but something doesn't look right​

It's not so easy to make a smartphone in America, is it?

On Thursday, Aug. 19, Trump Mobile shared a new promo for the phone on X, telling customers to "Preorder today & be among the first to experience it." The post states the phone has a "gold finish" and "big power," and is accompanied by a photo of the phone. Well, a phone, anyway.

Android users quickly realized the T1 was actually just a photoshopped image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. X users also pointed out that the so-called gold finish is clearly a phone case made by the accessory brand Spigen.

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Trump mobile? Will the phone has his face on it?

Nithavela said:

I have read several articles about people wondering if the english flag can be "reclaimed" from the far right, as if just by being used by the far right, has become forever tainted.

This is one of many weaknesses of the left. They are so worried by the negative connotations of anything that it is far to easy to take things away from them. Be it political topics, symbols or just simple hand gestures like the OK sign, once it is used by a racist, it becomes politically incorrect to use, and anyone using it becomes suspect. No wonder the left alienates people.

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The problem is that, in both the UK and Australia, overt patriotism just doesn't feel right. Nobody needs to fly the Union flag or the Australian flag to show that they have pride in their country. So when you see them being waved by a crowd of white people, generally men, then it signifies something else. Generally that 'we are British/Australian and anyone who doesn't look like us isn't'.

It's not that the flag has become a symbol of racism, it's simply the context in which it's used.

essentialsaltes said:

There is no right to have your feelings spared.

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Yes, but there is a right to freedom of speech. Just like how some people may react negatively due to flag desecration. I dunno.

Today I learned: The greatest sidekick in Western Cinematic history has a National Forest named for him.

Tonto National Forest.

essentialsaltes said:

Can we compromise and burn all the confederate flags?

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Furthermore, the Confederacy no longer exists. There is no need to produce any more confederate flags. Keep them in the past where they belong!

My opinion only

Unqualified said:

I your close minded world view. Are you an xpert in the law? Why does nobody follow it. You Pooh Pooh me but I know what I’m talking about from a biblical perspective. Against such things there is no law. To call out one of our brothers who doesn’t speak the truth and sounds controlled by Satan. You won’t get your way forever. We have time on our side. Haven’t you heard Elon musk say we won’t make it fifteen years then where will all this money you’ve spent on telescopes and population control and education be. Did your mom grow you up to be dishonest. Where is God with you anyway?

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Yeah... you're still committing libel when you type things out on the internet which are not true about the people you're talking about.

Douggg said:

keras, you are making your personal opinion world news preview sound like scripture by assigning a number before each sentence.

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Where exactly do I make a personal opinion in the OP?
The numbers link to the reference of each scripture quoted. I'm sorry to hear that you have difficulty with that system.

Douggg said:

start a new thread on what you think is going to happen,

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What I think and conversely; what you think, has no bearing on what the Prophets tell us WILL happen.

I have coined a new word: condelu;- A confused, deceived and deluded person.
A condelu person is one who believes and worse,- who promotes theories about future things, which do not have Biblical support.

Always in His Presence said:

Then whose rights are most concerned about - the protestor or men and woman in the armed services and those that died defending that flag, who view it as a sacred symbol. Do we ignore their rights?

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There is no right to have your feelings spared.

Pulte’s referral to the Justice Department was cited as the basis for Cook’s firing, which she is challenging with a lawsuit filed by her high-profile lawyer Abbe Lowell. The attorney has previously represented Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Hunter Biden, among others. Under law, Fed board members only may be fired “for cause”.

On Tuesday, Lutnick reacted to the news that Cook was challenging her termination, telling CNBC: “The crook always says, 'I'm not going anywhere.'"

That remark followed Lutnick online, where it grew new life on X as the president’s critics, including Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, pointed out that Lutnick was directly quoting Trump himself.

“Donald Trump: ‘I’m not going anywhere,’” the post quoted the president, citing a Wall Street Journal article.

“They have zero self awareness,” noted one user in response. Numerous others wrote: “Irony is dead.”

“She has not been convicted of any crime. She has not even been CHARGED with any crime. You know who HAS been found liable of real estate fraud by a court of law? Donald Trump. Thank you for your attention to this matter,” snarked Seth Magaziner, a Democratic representative from Rhode Island.

‘Zero self awareness’: Newsom trolls Trump deputy’s ‘crooks’ in government crack

Trump’s ‘firing’ of Fed board governor scares Wall Street and sets up another protracted court battle

www.independent.co.uk

essentialsaltes said:

Can we compromise and burn all the confederate flags?

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Well? I don’t like the confederate flag, but I’ve heard that some people from the south view it as a southern pride flag.

Have no idea how accurate that is.

I’m from the Midwest and seen it around here.

Don’t like it one bit.

zoidar said:

“For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. When he had begun to settle them, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. But since he did not have the means to repay, his lord commanded him to be sold, along with his wife and children and all that he had, and repayment to be made. So the slave fell to the ground and prostrated himself before him, saying, ‘Have patience with me and I will repay you everything.’ And the lord of that slave felt compassion and released him and forgave him the debt.
— Matthew 18:23-27

Would you say then the slave who pleaded to the king got his dept forgiven because the king saw a good quality in him?


Not at all! You are thankful having received mercy, which you know you didn't deserve.

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Yes, you may boast of your good humble quality God doesnt see in the proud sinner, who is rebellious, then you boast of your confessing work. Confessing is a christian work 1 JJn 1:9

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

JosephZ said:

This is correct. Islam teaches that each prophet was given specific guidance and laws for the people of their time. With Muslims believing that Muhammad was the final prophet, they follow what is found in the Qur'an and Sunnahs to this day.

Below is the closest thing found in Islam to the Ten Commandments.

Say, “Come, let me tell you what your Lord has forbidden you: that you associate nothing with Him; that you honor your parents; that you do not kill your children because of poverty—We provide for you and for them; that you do not come near indecencies, whether outward or inward; and that you do not kill the soul which God has sanctified—except in the course of justice. All this He has enjoined upon you, so that you may understand.”

And do not come near the property of the orphan, except with the best intentions, until he reaches maturity. And give full weight and full measure, equitably. We do not burden any soul beyond its capacity. And when you speak, be fair, even if it concerns a close relative. And fulfill your covenant with God. All this He has enjoined upon you, so that you may take heed. (Qur'an 151:152)


While it doesn't mention the Ten Commandments specifically, the Qur'an does acknowledge that God's law was given to Moses and the children of Israel through the Torah.

We gave Moses the Scripture, and made it a guide for the Children of Israel (Quran 17:2)

We gave Moses the Scripture, perfect for the righteous, and explaining everything clearly, and a beacon, and mercy, that they may believe in the encounter with their Lord. This too is a blessed Scripture that We revealed; so follow it, and be righteous, that you may receive mercy. (Quran 6:154-155)

“O Moses, I have chosen you over all people for My messages and for My Words. So take what I have given you, and be one of the thankful. And We inscribed for him in the Tablets all kinds of enlightenments, and decisive explanation of all things. “Hold fast to them, and exhort your people to adopt the best of them. (Qur'an 7:144-145)

...they have the Torah, in which is God’s Law... Yet they turn away after that. These are not believers. We have revealed the Torah, wherein is guidance and light. The submissive prophets ruled the Jews according to it, so did the rabbis and the scholars, as they were required to protect God’s Book, and were witnesses to it. (Qur'an 5:43-44)

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Thanks for the info! I appreciate it!

Warden_of_the_Storm said:

... well, none of that's true in the slightest.

Proverbs 10:18 - The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool.

(Granted, this is libel since it's written, not slander. But six of one, half a dozen of the other)

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In your close minded world view. Are you an xpert in the law? Why does nobody follow it. You Pooh Pooh me but I know what I’m talking about from a biblical perspective. Against such things there is no law. To call out one of our brothers who doesn’t speak the truth and sounds controlled by Satan. You won’t get your way forever. We have time on our side. Haven’t you heard Elon musk say we won’t make it fifteen years then where will all this money you’ve spent on telescopes and population control and education be. Did your mom grow you up to be dishonest. Where is God with you anyway?

RileyG said:

Some people view destruction of the American flag as a sign of contempt for the United States.

It’s sort of related to how some people view the confederate flag as un-American.

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Can we compromise and burn all the confederate flags?

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Ha ha. I remember there was one this guy in my friend group who elected to take home economics. Of course being teenage boys we felt obliged to tease him. "Are you gonna bake us some cookies today?" "You're going to make someone a good little wife someday." Stuff like that. Looking back, I would have benefited from taking it. It's not easy keeping a home.

Jamdoc said:

On the second part, Jesus has half brothers and sisters, including James.
So up until Jesus was born yeah, Joseph never consummated their marriage.
But after Jesus was born, I know that Catholics and some other denominations hold that they NEVER consummated their marriage but brothers and sisters doesn't really lead one to believe in perpetual virginity.

So to me, bad example.

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You are assuming that they are half-siblings. Scripture doesn't tell you that they are Mary's children.

-CryptoLutheran

Dan Perez said:

But the Law did pass away as written in. Acts 28:25-28 and so does the book of Hebrews !!

dan p

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The Law did not pass away.

In Christ there is a New Covenant, established in His blood; as such the Old Covenant is done away. But the Law is not abolished, but rather the fullness of the Law (rather than the mere external observances) is written in the heart.

We do not observe the Jewish Sabbath, because that was only for the Jews under the Old Covenant.
In the New Covenant we behold the true Sabbath, in the Person of Jesus Christ. Which is why in Hebrews we read that there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God--not a day of the week, but the Person of the Messiah; in whom we have our forever rest as we have been freed from the dreadful labor of sin and death; and further the commandment tells us about how we ought to treat our neighbor, and even our beasts of burden. For to love our neighbor and to be good stewards of creation means that we have a moral obligation to treat others and all creation justly--and that means times of respite.

As Christians, too, we remember the sanctity of rest, which is why we historically set time aside for worship--to come together in prayer, to hear the word, to celebrate the Holy Supper, and historically we do this at least once a week, on the Lord's Day.

-CryptoLutheran