prodromos said:

How many of you are complaining about the amount of money wasted by Obama on the reflecting pool which didn't fix the leaks and ended up looking far worse? Hey, but at least there was bidding for the contract.

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Looks like Trump's plan didn't work out much better.


-- A2SG, so much for that $14 million.....

The two main denominational proponents of soul sleep are the SDAs and the Jehovah Witnesses. The belief is also held by several smaller Christian denominations and restorationist groups, most notably the Christadelphians. Mainstream Christian denominations like Catholic Church, EO, Baptists, Methodists, Lutherans, Anglicans, Presbyterians, and others do not believe in soul sleep. That makes the believers of this doctrine around 1.3% of Christians which is very far from being “the” Christian position.

Delvianna said:

No you're sticking words in my mouth constantly. And I'm not going to forever continually correct you on it. So again, have a good night.

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The essence of what you are saying is, until such time as there an official verdict from something like ICJ, no blame can be apportioned to Israel for the Gaza killings. Right?
That is what I am disputing.

I cheated and asked AI

Yes, there are several Bible software programs that run on MS-DOS, ranging from free freeware to historical shareware.

Online Bible: A high-quality search and study program produced by Larry Pierce as freeware for DOS, Windows, and Mac. It requires downloading separate Bible text modules (like the KJV or Strong's Lexicon) to function.

SwordSearcher (originally Bible Assistant): Released in 1994 by Brandon Staggs, this was a command-line DOS program designed to save matching verses to a text file. It later evolved into a mouse-driven DOS interface (version 2.0 in 1995) before becoming a Windows application
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Seedmaster: A complete Bible program available for DOS that supports over 15 Bibles, hypertext notes, and reads Online Bible V5 & V6 files. It is archived on the Internet Archive.

Bible Builder: A Christian educational video game for DOS produced by Everbright Software in 1992, featuring trivia on biblical events, geography, and hymns.

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1) Several former members of Benjamin Netanyahu's administration have accused Netanyahu of policies that propped up, funded, or supported Hamas. - Netanyahu has denied it but sources included former Ministers in his own Cabinet

- former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett,

= former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman

- former Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon,

- former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert

2) Cash Transfers to Gaza: F
- former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has stated publicly that when he took office in 2021, he attempted to halt his predecessors "cash suitcases" policy—allowing millions of dollars from Qatar to enter Hamas-controlled Gaza

=former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert confirms Bebbett's revelations, also accusing Netanyahu of allowing money from Arab sources to reach Hamas which financed weapons for its military wing, build miles of tunnels and increase financial reserves

- Netanyahu's policies provided no guarantees that these "cash suitcases" funnelling $ millions to NAMAS, was financing what much of the world had determined to be a terrorist organization

=facilitating the acquisition of weapons that could be used against the Israeli military

The "Divide and Conquer" Strategy:
- critics that had served in the Netanyahu Administration have argued the Prime Minister was serving as an"ENABLER! - intentionally maintaining Hamas as a strong, viable counterweight to the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank

- the primary goal is to prevent a unified Palestinian leadership that could press for a two-state solution - a strategy -allowing Hamas access to $ millions may actually create a greater threat to Israel than the 2 state option

Arming Rival Factions:
- former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman has severely criticized Netanyahu for allegedly supplying weapons to specific clans and factions in Gaza

- given that HAMAS is not the only Palestinian group that is vying for power in Gaza, as the most powerful faction it would be constantly attempting to suppress the other factions intent on replacing it

- providing different groups with the means of buying weapons ensures that Israel shares a common border with 2.13 million Palestinians subjected to a perpetual state of political instability
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The ,most vocal criticism of Netanyahu are former Prime Ministers who inherited his "cash suitcases" strategy and 2 former Ministers of Defence who had served in Netanyahu's Cabinet - despite his denials, they know where all "THE SKELETONS ARE BURIED!"

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So from what I have read on wiki, it seems like a long term Israeli strategy of trying to fight Palestinian terrorism backfired by supporting Islamist militants against secular nationalists. Israel thought they could use Qatar as a presentable middleman to help make social welfare payments for the people in Gaza.

Whatever mistakes Israel did make it seem like they actually had more pragmatic concern for social welfare in Gaza than whoever were the Palestinian political leaders. Netanyahu is a hardliner but he carried on a policy that preceded him in an Israeli establishment has become so divided and perhaps no longer capable of internal cooperation ( like the USA now is).

It seems strange that a faction with people like Ehud Barak point fingers at Netenyahu towards the Palestinians. Barak obstructed the 2000 accords where the last shreds of secular Palestinian rebel groups ( like the PLO) dissolved.

Hamas is an evil jinn spreading jihad and the people under it are secondary and those who will not submit are to be eliminated.

Pommer said:

Did you mean ”Comer”?

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Yes, thanks.

Waterloo by Bernard Corwell. The book details the Waterloo Campaign of 1815 and focused on the Battles of Ligny and Quatre Bra fought on 16 June, and the Battle of Waterloo itself fought on 18 June.

S.O.J.I.A. said:

... If you agree the new moon is the first day of the month than 8/15/22/29 Sabbaths stand.

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No. I agreed that the new moon is always the first day of the "month", not "week". "months" and "weeks" are on differing calendations. The word "month" comes from the word "moon" - Month - Etymology, Origin & Meaning

The "week" begins in Genesis before there ever existed the "lesser light" or "moon". The 7th day is calendated from the first day, when the light of Christ Jesus (2 Cor. 4:4-6) shown forth by command of the Father.

Once in a while the beginning of the "month", such as Abib, coincide with the "week", as the linked material showed - The 7th Day The Sabbath - The Rest Of His Eternal Story (by Aaron Earnest) : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive


However, when the next "month", such as "Zif", comes, then the calendation differences of "months" and "weeks" are witnessed:


'Lunar Sabbatarian' calendation doesn't work - The 7th Day The Sabbath - The Rest Of His Eternal Story (by Aaron Earnest) : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Think of the "months" and "weeks" like "hours" and "minutes" on a clock. Once in while they will align together, but most times do not.

JosephZ said:

US and Iran reach peace deal after talks

Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED.

"Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

"The official signing ceremony will be on Friday, 19 June in Switzerland.

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nice!

Cleanse Your Holy Land and give strength to Your People:

Psalms 68:1-35 Let the Lord arise, let His enemies be scattered. Let those who hate Him be gone! Let the Lord’s enemies perish in His fiery judgement 1, like wax before a fire and as smoke is dispersed.

Lord: summon Your strength, use it now as You did for Your people long ago. Rebuke those wild beasts, those proud and arrogant sinners; all those who love violence and war 2. All power and strength belongs to the Lord, enthroned on high. Cleanse now Your holy Land and give strength to Your people, we pray.

The Lord says: I shall bring My enemies together into the place of slaughter, from wherever they are. I will smite them there, their blood will flow out so that you can bathe your feet in it and your dogs will lick it up. Psalms 63, Micah 4:11-12

When the Lord speaks out in mighty thunder 1, kings and their armies will flee in terror. When the Almighty scatters those evil peoples and clears the holy Land, snow will fall on Mt Zalman 3.



We sing the praises of our Saviour and Redeemer. He who rides on the clouds, He is our Father and the defender of His righteous people, but those who refuse to acknowledge Him will remain in the desert 4.

When the Lord saves His people, there will be thousands of vehicles for them 5, as He leads them to safety through the barren desert. The earth will tremble and rain will pour down to replenish the holy Land 6. There Your people will settle, for in Your goodness Lord, You provide for the poor and needy.

The procession of all Israel comes into view; into the Holy city. First the singers, then the musicians. The little tribe of Benjamin will lead, with Judah, Zebulon and Naphtali following, marching on their way the Zion’s holy mountain: on to the Temple in Jerusalem. Kings will bring gifts and envoys will come from far off nations to honour and praise Israel’s God. His Majesty and blessing is over the holy Land , the Lord enthroned in heaven will give strength to His people 7. Praise be to God!
Ref: REB, CJB. Psalm 68; in a chronological order.

1/The Lord’s judgement by fire; an earth directed CME explosion of the sun: Isaiah 30:25-28, Malachi 4:1, Isaiah 66:15-16, Revelation 6:12-17, 2 Peter 3:10
2/ The Islamic peoples who love war and death: Ezekiel 35:5-6, Proverbs 1:16

3/ Mt Zalman – near Shechem. [Nablus] This detail informs us that the Day of the Lord’s wrath will happen during a Northern winter. Judges 9:48, Matthew 24:20

4/ Then all of the Lord’s people are gathered, all of the faithful Christian peoples from every tribe of Israel and from every race, nation and language, are then ‘passed under the rod of judgement’. Ezekiel 20:35-38…’those who revolt and rebel will not enter the Land’. Deuteronomy 32:36, Isaiah 35:1-10

5/ The Lord will provide transport! Isaiah 66:20, Psalms 107:1-32, Isaiah 60:1-9

6/ All of the holy Land will be regenerated and become fertile: Ezekiel 36:8-11, Isaiah 35:1-2, Isaiah 66:12, Joel 2:21-26, Amos 9:13-15

7/ Strength and comfort to His people: Isaiah 40:29-31, Jer. 31:21-26, Zech. 10:12

Note: that the Lord remains ‘enthroned in heaven’. The glorious Return comes later. The Lord's true Christian people, from every tribe, [of Israel] every nation, [of the world] every language, [ethnic group] will gather in Jerusalem. Revelation 7:9.

WE will build the Temple, Zechariah 6:15.

WE will elect leaders, Jeremiah 30:21, Hosea 1:11.

WE will greet Jesus after all that is prophesied takes place, with the shout: Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord!

I wouldn't be surprised with what Trump tries to do. I'm not sure if military gets involved. I stunned at what Trump has done. And what people has allowed him to do.

Say it aint so said:

Why? I can not for the life of me understand why he does this?

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It's Trump's role in the culture war. It's what he's consistently doing "right" as far as MAGA is concerned--it's what he was elected to accomplish.

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I give you a like because of your good elaboration on the Bible/slavery issue. However, even after reading up more on the pastor firing, I can't figure out whether the charges are valid or not.

I did learn just this week about the slavery issue being the primary cause of the Baptist split in 1845. The SBC sure got that one wrong, defending slavery with misinterpreted Bible scriptures. They've repented and changed though and now represent biblical/evangelical Christianity better (in my view at least) than any other denomination, including the other American Baptist Churches USA that have gone liberal.

In a way, AI will replace God for some people, those earthdwellers left behind after the rapture.

AI is Satan's method of deception planned for the anti-christ's use in the end times, and as such, cannot, nor should it be, stopped.

I never use, and am firmly against generative or agentic AI for the present time, just for the principle. Certainly not for spiritual guidance. That's just going to be end times stuff, for the (hopefully) near future. It's for others to buy into the deception. But I won't be around to have to see it happen.

AI is Satan's method of deception planned for the anti-christ's use in the end times, and as such, cannot, nor should it be, stopped.

Having said that, there are many forms of AI.

I find it useful only as an advanced search engine. I can spend hours and hours searching for something online, clicking on website after website, reading post after post, often finding the issue devolves into divisive talk among posters, and never having my question answered.

With LLM AI I can ask the question using natural language, it goes out into the Internet, finds the answer, and presents it to me. Saving me hours of wasted time.

However, I never use, and am firmly against generative or agentic AI for the present time, just for the principle. That's just going to be end times stuff, for the (hopefully) near future. It's for others to buy into the deception. But I won't be around to have to see it happen.

Christ's Bride said:

Presbyterians are followers of the doctrine of grace.
In fact, the doctrine of grace alone (sola gratia) is a foundational pillar of their faith

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I would say not all presbytarians have the same understanding of grace.

But ones might have highjacked the presbyterian reputation and changed its meaning.

To me, it is very clear how God does destine people, plus God has rules for us. His grace works to change a person to trust in Jesus and His grace has us obeying His rules . . . including about marriage, yes.

Christ's Bride said:

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so I assume you are a follower of Grace -- no rules

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Well . . . in my comments, I do not think I said grace means no rules. I referred to, among others > the rule >

"Do all things without complaining and disputing," (Philippians 2:14)

And this rule is needed in an obedient marriage.

Remember boys and girls, this is the guy running our current health department:

"COVID-19 is targeted to attack Caucasians and Black people. The people who are most immune are Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese."

Interior Department rebukes 'liberal activist judge' for forcing admin to restore 'improper partisan ideology'​

A Biden-appointed federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore exhibits and other materials at national parks that highlighted slavery, climate change and other leftist ideology after they were removed under a directive targeting displays deemed disparaging to America.

U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley in Massachusetts, appointed to the federal bench by former President Joe Biden in 2021, issued a preliminary injunction Friday requiring the administration to reverse the changes and pause any further removals amid legal challenges.

The move comes amid the America 250 celebrations that will crescendo on July 4.

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Welcome! His grace and peace to you!

RileyG said:

It has nothing to do with racism. Austin was murdered, and Karmelo belongs in jail. Period.

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Amen.