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Chicago principal claims teacher who made sick Charlie Kirk gesture is the victim

One wonders why you're not upset at Trump supporters planning to overthrow the governmen

Except they were there to protest the government, not "overthrow' it.

To overthrow a government one needs more than empty hands and a little frustration.

A thousand unarmed people protesting at a single government building isn't a threat to government continuity. You could triple that number - you could even give them the whole building for a week and zero damage would be done to government continuity.

A tiny unarmed mob, however angry, isn't a threat to the US government - if you think it is you really don't understand our governments structure.

We had a mob of angry protestors who believed themselves wronged. The situation got out of hand for a lack of police but order was restored. Life goes on.

I don't like to see anyone break the law or vandalize government property, personally, but treating it like it was our republics brush with extinction is simply theatrics.

When people are rising up in every town committing violence, demoralizing the population and intimidating them into voting differently than they might otherwise vote as they carry around different constitutions and/or waving different flags then you can worry about whether someone has a goal of government overthrow and whether or not they might possibly achieve their ends.
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Hubble Constant (Ho) fixed to light speed, C and calculated as 71 k/s/Mpc. God did it!!

First understand the equations, but if you can't just accept them as truth.
Why?

I could say "just accept that this dog is really a porcupine", and it doesn't get me any closer to figuring out whether God created the universe or not. You've multiplied some numbers together and ask us to accept that the units make sense somehow. People aren't disagreeing with you because they don't want God to be involved in creating the universe, they're disagreeing with you just because the units don't work. All that has nothing to do with God.
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What Book?

“Therefore, when He comes into the world, He says, “You have not desired sacrifice and offering, But You have prepared a body for Me; You have not taken pleasure in whole burnt offerings and offerings for sin. “Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come (It is written of Me in the scroll of the book) To do Your will, O God.’ ””
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭5‬-‭7‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬

The writer of Hebrews states that the “I” in Psalm 40: 6-8 is the messiah not David.
It is the Messiah and David. David spoke of himself and at the same time prophesied of the Messaiah. The writer also claims these words for the Messiah and himself when he says, he in verse 5. That refers to the Messiah. Then in verse 7 he uses the word “I”. There he as David is proclaiming that he has come in the volume of the book which is written of him, to do thy will oh God.

How do we know? Because it says it, that is how. Not only that he confirms it by mentioning the Covenant, for the Law is in our hearts and in our minds. This shows us this applies to all. For the word is in our hearts that we do it. This is the Faith in which we are to preach.

Then after proclaiming this of himself he goes back to it being a prophecy in regard to the Messiah in verse 9. How do we know? Because he goes back to the use of the word he.

Hebrews 10:5 Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast thou prepared me:
Hebrews 10:6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin thou hast had no pleasure.
Hebrews 10:7 Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God.
Hebrews 10:8 Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;
Hebrews 10:9 Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second
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Chicago principal claims teacher who made sick Charlie Kirk gesture is the victim

Of course if he is mayor somebody voted for him. That said, it is a sad commentary on many voters in NY. Anyone who thinks a communist is a good choice for NY has no allegiance to the constitution.
Where does the constitution say anything about communism?
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The Mirror of the Word

I was asking if you have noticed that those who believe 1 Corinthians 13 is speaking about the completion of the Bible also tend to believe that the Bible guides us into all truth (as opposed to believing the Spirit guides us into all truth). I was just asking if you have noticed any connection. And by implication, I am wondering where you fall on this aspect of the issue.
If the Spirit isn't guiding and teaching you God's Word (He is the Author - 2Ti 3:16; 2Pe 1:21, you are not really learning what you need to understand! People can teach the Word, but it's only the Spirit that can eventually revel to us at our personal maturity level (1Co 2:13).

At first I wasn't sure what you were asking but I see what you mean now.
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Chicago principal claims teacher who made sick Charlie Kirk gesture is the victim

If you don’t believe masses can be duped by slick talking agitators, explain how an outright communist is the front runner for mayor of NY?
Because he’s the only candidate talking any sense to the voters. Of the other two leading candidates, one is a career politician nepo baby who already has a bad track record in politics and the other is a nut who thinks he’s living in the Warriors universe and has failed mayoral campaigns several times. So yeah, the young, charismatic Muslim man who is a socialist and has centered his campaign on affordability is absolutely the most appealing candidate for office.
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An EBT Crisis?

I think they’re using the term in response to the reduction of shopping choices. Chains dominate most areas. The merger between Kroger and Albertsons was blocked for that reason.

The proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons was blocked by courts in December 2024. Federal and state courts, including those in Oregon and Washington, issued injunctions, citing concerns about reduced competition, potential for higher food prices, and negative impacts on workers. Albertsons officially terminated the merger agreement following these rulings.

~bella
So the system works to keep monopolies from occurring.
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From laughing at to dancing with

I saw video of Trump's stop in Malaysia I am glad he was able to dance there and seemingly represent America well there in spite of the protests. It is hard to compare the most traveled President because it is limited to really about a dozen who had access to jets.

My favorite overall traveled President was Truman though it was for re-election and domestic.

He "spent a total of four months traveling on a train for his 1948 "whistlestop" re-election campaign. During that time, he logged 31,000 miles, made 352 speeches, and visited many cities and towns across the country. "
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Trump live updates: President expands ‘narco’ boat strikes to Pacific Ocean as 8th boat is struck

I dont understand what you are trying to communicate.
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Love codified in the Ten Commandments

My friend, this was from my own Bible study, the only part I copied was the Scripture references and one small section of summary. Please remember what spirit the accuser of the brethren comes from, so it’s best to always ask.

Jesus said If you love Me, keep My commandments, John 14:15 same thing He said when they were written and spoken Exo 20:6 Jesus who is God identified His commandments both written and spoken and Jesus said plainly He did not come to destroy His law Mat 5:17 but to magnify Isa 42:21 (fulfill His prophecy) which means make greater, not smaller as most teach, sadly the opposite of His own Testimony, which Jesus did what He promised Mat5:19-30
But you are still to post a pre Moses verse that shows that people before Moses kept the Jewish sabbath and a post crucifixion verse that requires the Christian to keep the 4th commandment. How come you didn’t include these in your Bible study?
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What Book?

Ps 40:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Ps 40:2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, [and] established my goings.
Ps 40:3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, [even] praise unto our God: many shall see [it], and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
Ps 40:4 Blessed [is] that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Ps 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, [are] thy wonderful works [which] thou hast done, and thy thoughts [which are] to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: [if] I would declare and speak [of them], they are more than can be numbered.
Ps 40:6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
Ps 40:7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book [it is] written of me,
Ps 40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law [is] within my heart.
“Therefore, when He comes into the world, He says, “You have not desired sacrifice and offering, But You have prepared a body for Me; You have not taken pleasure in whole burnt offerings and offerings for sin. “Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come (It is written of Me in the scroll of the book) To do Your will, O God.’ ””
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭5‬-‭7‬ ‭NASB2020‬‬

The writer of Hebrews states that the “I” in Psalm 40: 6-8 is the messiah not David.
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An EBT Crisis?

I'm not on TikTok, so I haven't seen those.

I work with a local ministry that works with the dis-advantaged, poor, etc. I've not heard anyone say they were going to steal. But, I have heard many people very, very worried. Among them elderly, disabled and what used to be called "the working poor". Now I think the term is "ALICE" (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). ie people that work, often at more than 1 part time job at once. But, still need food assistance. All of these groups are very worried.

Likewise, our own ministry's pantry that we rely on to build food boxes, etc is looking sparse. We are also worried because we don't know where we'll find the food needed. Every local ministry I know is worried for the same reason.
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Is the Nicene creed supportive of Reformed Theology?

It does seem that every Christian denomination (even non-denominational ;)) has their own understanding (explanation/definition) of "Reformed Theology: from a broad perspective beyond Calvinism

Gets kind of confusing when each explanation believes they have the correct understanding.
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Hubble Constant (Ho) fixed to light speed, C and calculated as 71 k/s/Mpc. God did it!!

I am absolutely failing to understand the point of this thread, except for the OP's weird desire to bash non-believers because he thinks he's worked out an entirely different speed of light... which has exactly WHAT to do with God?
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What Book?

Citation please
Ps 40:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Ps 40:2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, [and] established my goings.
Ps 40:3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, [even] praise unto our God: many shall see [it], and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
Ps 40:4 Blessed [is] that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Ps 40:5 Many, O LORD my God, [are] thy wonderful works [which] thou hast done, and thy thoughts [which are] to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: [if] I would declare and speak [of them], they are more than can be numbered.
Ps 40:6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
Ps 40:7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book [it is] written of me,
Ps 40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law [is] within my heart.
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Hell doesn't exist and there is no eternal suffering, instead bad peolle just cease to exist

Love your neighbor or promote burning them alive forever.

Such difficulty
Emotional fallacy.
No issues there. I accept that will happen for the devils, not those we are commanded to love
Again not hard to sort thru
But not to the rest that will be thrown in the same place under the same conditions?
Uh, no. Neither Jesus or the Apostles or the entirety of the scriptures presented any named person to such a fate. Even in the midst of being murdered, Jesus forgave. So did Stephen. Examples much?
Sure. Jesus attached the original imagery of the fires of Molech worship in Gehenna to eternal Hell as a place of fire. He twice called it “the hell of fire” (Mat. 5:22; 18:9). He twice referred to it as “the furnace of fire” into which the evil will be cast after the Judgment (Mat. 13:42, 50). He twice called it a place of “unquenchable fire” (Mark 9:43, 47–48). We correctly identify the Hell the Jesus describes with “the lake of fire and brimstone” and “the lake of fire” into which the devil, the beast, the false prophet, and all those not found written in the book of life were cast for eternal torment (Rev. 20:10, 15; 21:8).
Don't know how loving our neighbors dilutes the Gospel because that IS the Gospel and the command of God
Some more emotional fallacies.
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Are we only able to believe the Bible is true, or can we KNOW its true.

Knowing and believing are not the same thing.

Someone can come to me and tell me they saw a bass the size of a beagle, I take their word for it and believe them and go to the pond where they claimed it was, but there is no way for me to know they are telling me the truth, I just have faith.

Just like I would have to have faith they are telling me the truth about the large fish, I would have to have faith of the testimony and stories in the Bible being fact?

I do believe the Bible is true, but can I know for sure? Or can nobody know as long as they have not met the Lord.
I see some interesting answers. To believe you need faith. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. That word is rhema in the Greek the "spoken word of god" So you can't get by on someone else's faith you have to have your own personal experience with God. Part of this hearing are events that convince you.

1 Corinthians 2:4-5 (ESV)
4 and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
5 so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.

Romans 15:18-19 (ESV)

18 For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to bring the Gentiles to obedience—by word and deed, 19 by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God—so that from Jerusalem and all the way around to Illyricum I have fulfilled the ministry of the gospel of Christ;

Acts 1:8 (ESV)
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

You need to undeniable see the power of God. The woman at the well saw it through prophecy, others saw various signs and wonders. Most often it is a conviction of the Holy Spirit for sin and God speaking to your heart for a need of Jesus. Faith is often given where the word of God is preached. Love too is the motivator from God to us, or from a believer who uses the gifts of the spirit.

I myself accepted Jesus as a kid at a vacation bible school. But I never saw the power and really did nothing but turn from God, thinking he must just be a construct used by elites to maintain power for themselves. When I finally saw the Spirit of God doing something tangible, I was transformed. The Holy Spirit does not stop either, it continues to show stuff all the time. From revelations in the word, to guiding my path, to every once in a awhile something supernatural. The fruit of the Spirit too is supernatural. Many think a "power church" must always have miracles. Hopefully yes, but when I first encountered the power of God it was by the amazing love that I felt when I went to certain church. Just be careful, as some fake the Spirit of God with weird doctrine or things done in the name of God that are really from the flesh or even demonic. Ask God though, he is not going to send you a stone if you ask for bread. I pray you can take it to the next level that your faith would rest on the power of God. I could share dozens of examples of seeing the power of God at work.
I will say too that any Christian wishing to experience more of the power of God, just needs to partner with God in seriously trying to help and love someone else. Praying, witnessing, giving and reaching out beyond your natural abilities to meet a need.

Some too might think I am prideful here. Perhaps, but a Christian can do nothing on their own. Besides because I have been backslid before, I know too well the difference between cold, warm, and hot. God bless!
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Hubble Constant (Ho) fixed to light speed, C and calculated as 71 k/s/Mpc. God did it!!

Huh. Personally, I would love it if God created the universe. I'm not following your reasoning, though. Even if the equation somehow worked the way you think it does, what does that have to do with God?
First understand the equations, but if you can't just accept them as truth.
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