ImaginaryFiction said:

What kind of a country do we live in where gays can openly oppose a bill that would make buying sex with children a felony? They claim it will hurt the gay community.

If america had any sense of morals, values and standards these people would be arrested for opposing a bill that is against having sex with children. They should become registered sex offenders just for this alone.

Anyone that isn't against diddling kids has no place in a civilized society. It just goes to show how emboldened the gay community has become when they do this publicly and openly.

If they claim it will effect gays more then doesn't that tell us all something about gays? Maybe tells us gays will be impacted because the gays are having sex with kids the most?

May God help America, because we really could use his help.

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God has given many over to a reprobate mind so that they are unable to turn to God in repentance and faith. It's not something new to this generation, but it is spreading and taking over some communities as like never before seen. If you are paying attention, the wide spread of reprobates and the ever growing apostacizing in the church are signs that the end is near. How near no one knows. Be faithful and true to the Lord Jesus Christ and be ready for His glorious appearing. Amen. Amen.

Hans Blaster said:

We won't have any other voting system this fall. You are bargaining with fantasy.

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Yeah, that is the sad reality. Our voting system would probably not change for many more decades. We will keep on getting not very good candidates for a while until things change.

OP’s link is broken. This one appears to be the same thing:

Fox News learned from the source the kill shot was a single shot taken by a Secret Service counter sniper whose view was obscured.

The Secret Service sniper who killed Crooks could only see Crooks’ gun scope and the top of his eye and forehead because the lip of the roof was blocking the sniper’s view.

lol, since when does firing through cover at a partially obscured target constitute a “one in a million” shot? It’s a good shot, sure, but when you can see part of the target and know what the human body looks like, it’s not hard to figure out where the rest of it is. This is a mechanic in literally dozens of video games.

SimplyMe said:

All the delegates have been selected for the Democratic National Convention and they will attend. Prior to Biden stepping down as a candidate, they were required to vote for Biden in the first round of voting (which would have given Biden the nomination). Now, they are "free agents" -- since Biden is not a candidate anymore, they are free to vote for whatever candidate they like.

So, there will be nominations for President at the convention and the delegates will vote for their choice of candidates nominated. This will then continue until a single candidate gets a majority of the vote. This may happen smoothly, where a majority agree quickly to vote for a single candidate, or it may be something that lasts for several rounds of voting. If there are several rounds, there likely will be back room deals where lesser candidates are convinced to drop out, telling their supporters to vote for another candidate, in exchange for the candidate dropping out to be guaranteed an office in the new administration, such as becoming the VP candidate.

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From what I have seen so far, Biden has not released his delegates yet, so as of now they would still have to vote for him on the first ballot. Though expect him to release them in the near future once things settle out a little bit.

I haven't seen the report myself, but my wife informed me that the last activity the alleged shooter had on the internet was to view pornography.
Does that sound like the sort of activity someone would engage in when plotting to shoot the former President of the United States?

Vambram said:

I have a couple of Jon Gibson cd's in my collection from a long time ago. He has more than a few songs that I really do like and that glorify God.

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Cool! He's got a real soulful voice, doesn't he? I haven't met many folks who have heard of him. Yep a long time ago indeed.

Valletta said:

The only part of this that is a partisan issue is the choosing of unqualified people. Security is for Democrats and Republicans, and people should have already been removed for the horrific failures. A shooter on a white roof so close to President Trump for so long, despite the CS team and all electronic surveillance, whether from drones or helicopters, is beyond belief. Then they failed to protect Trump. After Trump ducked down they should have completely covered him and kept him covered as they evacuated him.

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Isn’t it your side who keeps telling us how bad government is at doing things?

This should be vindication of such views, but somehow you’d like for the Secret Service to be “better” for some reason?

My Respond: COGIC WORSHIP-

I worship the True one God Jesus Christ that rules over all , A God who overcomes sin, God of subjection, God of peace to all. A God that is the cup of blessing, God of communion, God of Bread, God that is blood of significance. A God that is the kingdom. A God that is always making a way of escape from temptations of sins.

JesusFollowerForever said:

I know you believe the resurrection started with Jesus's own but it was an exception in my view, if it was the resurrection announced, the millenial kingdom would wave been proclaimed but it was not but the time no one knows exactly but i believe within 10 to 20 years, we are close and might see it.

blessings

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Despite our differing views, we both have the same hope... Jesus!

This is why we enjoy sharing our views with one another and plunging more deeply into scripture, for certain!

All Love and Respect to you in Jesus Christ, my Brother in Jesus Christ!

Marilyn C said:

May God continue to bless you and your wife as you give out those tracts. My father was very passionate about writing, printing and handing out tracts.

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Thank you, Marilyn! I am not married, but usually do have a group who goes out, so thank you!

d taylor said:

What does your track say and why not just engage with people and ask them are they a born again child of God.

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Sometimes I do, but this day was a tract day. Here's what it said...

"HERE IS THE MILLION-DOLLAR QUESTION: Will you go to Heaven when you die? Have you lied, stolen, used God’s name in vain, or lusted (which Jesus said was adultery, Mt. 5:28)? If so, God sees you as a liar, thief, blasphemer, and adulterer at heart. If you die in your sins, you will end up in a terrible place called Hell. But there’s good news. Though we broke God’s Law, Jesus paid the fine by dying on the cross: “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (Jn. 3:16). Then Jesus rose from the dead and was seen by hundreds (it’s no fairytale). He fulfilled all the prophecies of the promised Savior. Please, today, repent and trust Jesus, and God will forgive you and grant you the gift of eternal life (Eph. 2:8,9). Then, to show your gratitude, read the Bible daily and obey it, join a Christian church, and be baptized. Visit NeedGod.com and LivingWaters.com."

wing2000 said:

Regarding Joe's replacement, I don't think we'll get a picture of people's true preferences until Joe announces that he leaving the race. Joe could endorse a candidate....or he may not. Either way, the delegates at the convention would ultimately decide who would be the nominee in an open convention...an event that has not happened since '68.

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...now that Joe has anounced is departure from the race, let's see what the polling data says this week.......

Proverbs 27:

17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

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The imagery was the act of sharpening iron tools by rubbing them against each other. Sparks were flying. They sharpened each other, making both more effective and efficient in their tasks. Similarly, two men could sharpen each other, building up their characters and honing their skills. The interaction could be heated. Done right, the process could be mutually beneficial.

This proverb encourages positive, challenging interactions that lead to mutual improvement. It's applied in various contexts, from personal relationships to professional development, emphasizing the value of meaningful, growth-oriented connections with others.

Ace777 said:

No one seems to want to talk about Harriet Beecher Stowe's 1852 novel Uncle Tom's Cabin.

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This is not HS english lit class.

Ace777 said:

Even in the business world if you want to get promoted into management that may require you to turn against your friends and fellow employees. For me I would rather not be promoted if I can not serve the best interest of the people. I do not think it has to be them or us. I think everyone can be a winner and everyone's best interests can be adhered to. There is a book, Dennis Waitley The Double Win, that really had an impression on me when I read it.

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What has this to do with the relative strength of Biden or Harris in swing state Black voter turn out? You just swerved wildly into a field at this point.

d taylor said:

Isaiah and Revelation 63 and 19

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Isaiah was one of the major prophets, he has predicted Jesus before Jesus was even born.

I pray that he will send out holy angels to stop the spread of the disease and help people be healthy.

On the occasions when I suffered from that I drank some water and was fine. I pray you will be led to what works for you.

Hans Blaster said:

This would have been not unreasonable speculation in 1965, but in 2011 it was just plain irresponsible of Pop Sci to hype in that fashion. (I haven't read Pop. Sci. since the late 80s. I switched to more substantial publications like Sci. Am. and Sci. News, neither of which I still subscribe to or read.)

FYI, if you want to black out your address, you also need to black out the bar code. It contains your zip+4 and if I looked it up could find out what block you live on.

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Thank you for the tip. That was not my magazine, but some photo I found online on Google images. Should I black out the barcode, to protect the photographer's privacy?

But yeah, it was totally messed up for pop-sci to spread false stuff in the early 2010s. It is good that you switched to more reputable publications. Nowadays, I tend to find actual science news, instead of speculation, which can be difficult to do in 2024.

One in three Americans believe they have an idea they think could one day make them wealthy, according to new poll.

From writing the next big novel to a hot stock tip or turning an invention into product, the survey found 33% saying they feel they have a tantalizing idea they think could make waves in the market.

And if that doesn’t come to fruition, there’s always pure hope for 19% of the respondents, who have a strong feeling that they’ll one day win big in the lottery.

The survey, conducted by Talker Research in partnership with Wealth of Geeks, found 17% of those with a wealth-generating idea hoping to use an inheritance or some family money.

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There is an arresting phrase that appears in St. Paul’s letter to the Romans. He speaks of those who “walk in the footsteps of faith.” He is reminding this early Christian Church that the promises given Abraham are realized through faith by which we are justified before a holy God. But the phrase also reminds us that we can walk in the footsteps of those who have gone before us. Today we can do that literally.

This summer I led another group tour to “Bible country” where we followed the missionary journeys of Paul. I have now led seven such study trips. I refer to this as “vacation with a higher purpose,” These trips are life-changing. On this particular trip we traveled to Greece, Turkey, and Italy. We visited sites where Paul founded churches, such as Philippi and Corinth. We cruised to Ephesus and Patmos, with stops at the beautiful islands of Mykonos, Crete and Santorini. The trip concluded in Rome, where Paul was executed. I’ve also led groups to the sites of the seven churches of Revelation, to Reformation sites in Europe, historic Christian Britain, and most of all, to Israel.

What is the value of a vacation with a higher purpose? The short answer is that it fortifies your faith. How so? First, it demonstrates that the places we read about in the Bible are real. They are not legend or fairy tale. They are concrete places that existed then and exist now, and you can visit them today. Imagine that you have been studying a Shakespeare play. You know it, understand it fairly well, and read it carefully. But then, one day, you go to Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford, England, or the Globe Theater in London. This experience will make the play “come alive.” Now imagine doing that in Bible country. The impact is spiritually powerful. It enlarges your view of God.

A trip like this is not like a beach vacation. We are literally “walking in the footsteps of faith” where the Israelites walked, or Jesus walked, or where the apostles and early Christians actually walked. When we visit a sight, we open the Bible, read and explain the passage, and point to what happened right in that very spot.

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Vambram said:

Honestly? I do not believe at all that I have a skewed view of what the immigration laws actually say.

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I am having a hard time finding the relevant laws, which one(s) are you relying on to inform your opinion?

Paradise Haven said:

Noone on Earth brings new revelation, ....

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As to the Son of God shall to the Son of Man...⚔

And he that overcometh,
and keepeth my works unto the end,
to him will I give power over the nations:
Revelation 2:26

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron;
as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers:
even as I received of my Father.
Revelation 2:27

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Chrystal-J said:

I don't blame them. Biden is an incoherent mess.

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I do not see where that makes any difference. As long as he signs their legislation what else do they care about? I understand that a president is a figure head but he should be able to bumble his way though that. Maybe they have some integrity and feel a president should be able to do his job which they are convinced Biden can not get the job done.

tonychanyt said:

New International Version, Isaiah 64:


Strong's Hebrew: 5708. עִדִּים (ed) — 1 Occurrence

Some scholars thought that H5708 was related to the word for menstruation.

Literal Standard Version:

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That's why we are saved by grace through faith and not by our own works (Ephesians 2:8-10). We can't save ourselves. We have to humble ourselves and admit to God that we our sinners who can't save ourselves. We have to be like the tax collector in this parable:

Luke 18:9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’ 13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ 14 “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Hopefully his wife will convert soon!