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Yuwang · Aug 10, 2024

You guys are missing a very strong anti-Christ and important influence on USA politicians & bureaucrats:
I doubt You want to know.

David Hunter · Aug 10, 2024

On today's devotional I talk about the Boldness of Esther and how she went to the King after 30 days of not seeing him, risking her life for the Jewish people!
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Ave Maria · Aug 10, 2024

That's awesome! I'm glad that they have a program like this. More Catholic scientists is always a good thing. God bless them!

notRusskiyMir · Aug 10, 2024

Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou, Ph.D., was invited to Lutherstadt-Wittenburg in Germany, Ground Zero of the Protestant Reformation, to offer a paper on the relationship of the Reformers with the Orthodox Church in the 16th century at a Conference "Reformation Institute" May 8, 2017.

Father Papageorgiou contends that it was Charlemagne who initiated changes in western practices and beliefs in 880 to assert his authority over all Christians, making the break with the East inevitable.

Some suggest that original Islam was bent to assert the authority and reign of caliph Abd al-Malik, builder of the Dome of the Rock shrine in Jerusalem.

If you have 1.3 hours, it is a good presentation. The Protestant Reformation and the Orthodox Christian East

Father Papageorgiou's church is in Marietta, Georgia, just above Atlanta. He is under the EP. He is a scientist with advanced degree.

Aaron112 · Aug 10, 2024

To me It looks totally like you missed the point entirely and added distracting things to conflate the truth. (again, for what it's worth)

chevyontheriver · Aug 10, 2024

Yuwang said:
It does not matter who wins, they are basically of the same mentality; More Wars.

For a while the Democrats tried to project the idea that they were the party of peace. They aren't. Hillary was a war-hawk. Kamala may be a loose canon. Thrump is.

civilwarbuff · Aug 10, 2024

RoBo1988 said:
I seen a Dateline episode where surveillance was being done to an individual in the US for possible terrorist activity. They wound up recording him and his wife killing their own daughter, because she was dating a black teen at school.

Ugh......

Aaron112 · Aug 10, 2024

The Creator takes no joy in death, not even the death of a pagan unbeliever.

The Creator gets no joy in people sinning. Where there are many words (even on forum), sin is not lacking.

The Barbarian · Aug 10, 2024

Fact-checking...

Michie said:
Vice President Kamala Harris falsely claimed that former President Donald Trump would pass a national abortion ban following the former president's debate with Joe Biden.

"Donald Trump would ban abortion nationwide," the vice president wrote in a Sunday X post. "President [Joe Biden] and I will do everything in our power to stop him and restore women's reproductive freedom."

A community note beneath the post cited multiple media outlets that reported on Trump's abortion stance, providing links to the articles. According to the community note, "President Trump has repeatedly said he will not sign a national abortion ban."

March 20, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that he’d support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy, voicing for the first time support for a specific limit on the procedure.

Trump suggests he'd support a national ban on abortions around 15 weeks of pregnancy

The campaign did not offer details on Trump’s plans, only saying he planned to “negotiate a deal” on abortion.

apnews.com

Is anyone really surprised?

Richard T · Aug 10, 2024

JustOneWay said:
Interesting. I never receive political emails, or texts.

Never.

Give five dollars and you will have plenty of messages.

AlexB23 · Aug 10, 2024

RileyG said:
The world hates us. Just as Jesus said it would.

Yep, exactly as the Bible said. We are in spiritual warfare, my brother. Yes, that is a term that the Protestants use a lot, but us Catholics need to use this term also. It applies to all Christians from all denominations.

tonychanyt · Aug 10, 2024

The answer is complicated because the concept of satan evolved over time.

Here, I give a simplified yes answer.

Ezekiel 28:

1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2“Son of man, say to the prince of Tyre, Thus says the Lord GOD:

The prince of Tyre was a type of Satan. Like Satan, he was proud.

“Because your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god, I sit in the seat of the gods, in the heart of the seas,’ yet you are but a man, and no god, though you make your heart like the heart of a god.

Like Satan, he was wise:

5 by your great wisdom in your trade you have increased your wealth, and your heart has become proud in your wealth.

Pride in everything is a recurring theme for Satan.

11 Moreover, the word of the LORD came to me: 12“Son of man, raise a lamentation over the king of Tyre, and say to him, Thus says the Lord GOD:
“You were the signet of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty.

Beauty is another attribute that the prince of Tyre and Satan were proud of.

13 You were in Eden, the garden of God;

That's the connection of the satanic creature in Eden with the creature that is called Satan or the devil in the NT.

every precious stone was your covering, sardius, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, emerald, and carbuncle; and crafted in gold were your settings and your engravings. On the day that you were created they were prepared. 14 You were an anointed guardian cherub.

He was anointed.

I placed you; you were on the holy mountain of God; in the midst of the stones of fire you walked. 15 You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created, till unrighteousness was found in you.

This cherub was blameless initially but he changed:

17Your heart was proud because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor.

Again and again, the prince of Tyre and the satanic creature were proud of their beauty and wisdom.

I cast you to the ground; I exposed you before kings, to feast their eyes on you.

God would expose the prince of Tyre before kings. The satanic creature would be cast out of heaven.

This is confirmed in (NIV) Isaiah 14:

12 How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations! 13 You said in your heart, “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon. 14 I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.”

That's crazy arrogance, conceit, and self-deception. It's delusional madness!

Was Satan a cherub?

I think so. I think the evidence is pretty good.

LoricaLady · Aug 10, 2024

Nigeria

Pray for the safety of Release International partners in Nigeria who carry on their work in one of the most dangerous regions in the world: Stefanos Foundation and its leader, Mark Lipdo; and Ven Mark Mukan, another partner.
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Nigeria

We pray for all those who have lost their possessions and land from recent attacks in central and northern Nigeria. May God restore to them from the riches of His love and grace.
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Nigeria

Please pray for all those in Nigeria who have been abducted by Islamic extremists or extortioners. A number of the schoolgirls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in Chibok, Borno state,10 years ago have yet to return home. Pray for their protection and safe return. May their families know peace of mind and that God’s […]
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Lebanon

Pray for Heart for Lebanon and other missions and agencies which are showing God’s love and care to the Lebanese people, to Syrian refugees and others in need.
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Lebanon

Pray for peace in Lebanon and against escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah, the political party and militant group, and Israel. Pray particularly for all those living in border regions who are most affected by this crisis.
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Lebanon

Pray for the many practical services which are provided to thousands of Syrian refugees living in tented camps, including laundry facilities. May these practical acts of care bring new hope as well as practical assistance to those they serve.
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Lebanon

Pray for young Syrians and others who are learning about peace, love and God’s forgiveness – often for the first time – through the ministry of a Release International partner. May they be the generation to bring peace to their troubled region.

HARK! · Aug 10, 2024

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LoricaLady · Aug 10, 2024

Hostility toward Christians in Nicaragua continues to intensify, with those who speak out against President Ortega and his government viewed as destabilising agents.
The situation has deteriorated significantly since 2018, when widespread protests broke out against the country’s dictatorial regime. Christians have been among those to raise their voice – but it’s coming at an alarming cost. Christian leaders have been harassed and arrested, Christian properties seized, Christian schools, TV stations and charities closed, and churches monitored and intimidated. Even those who provided shelter and medical assistance during the protests in 2018 continue to suffer retribution years later.
Recent changes to the law have been used to label church leaders as terrorists and coup-plotters, and there are suggestions that the government wants to control church affairs such as tithes and offerings. The government’s aim isn’t simply to silence the voice of Christians but, given their influence in the country, to hinder their credibility and stop their message from spreading.

Meet Pastor Dario

“We’re clinging to God and devote much time to prayer and evangelism. We believe prayer has helped us endure this persecution.”
Pastor Dario (name changed), a former atheist who is now a Christian and has experienced hostility from the authorities.

What does Open Doors do to help?

Open Doors strengthens the persecuted Church in Nicaragua by providing Christian literature, discipleship training, emergency relief aid, legal advice, and education for pastors who haven’t completed their studies.

Please pray

Ask God to soften the hearts of President Ortega and his government towards Christians.
Pray for wisdom and courage for church leaders living and ministering under surveillance.
Pray that God would work through Open Doors to strengthen the Church to stand strong.

HARK! · Aug 10, 2024

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DUE TO MULTIPLE RULE VIOLATIONS

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civilwarbuff · Aug 10, 2024

Try checking out these facts if you can figure out the fact of which facts she is factually talking about......
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eleos1954 · Aug 10, 2024

tonychanyt said:
Mk 12:

In this context, Jesus did not assert the existence of the God of the Dead.

Let's check out the broader biblical context. 1P 4:

God will judge the dead. In this special sense, God is the God of the dead too. There is only one true God.

Really gives weight that the dead are in fact really dead and are dormant in the grave. Someday all will be resurrected from earthly death ... some resurrected to eternal life ... some resurrected to the 2nd death (eternal death).

If humans are inherently "immortal" ie immortal soul ... then nobody is actually dead and never will be.

Entire bible is about life or death ... we aren't supposed to be confused about it.

Jesus overcame the 2nd death.

CoreyD · Aug 10, 2024

Aaron112 said:
No, the prayer and the pray-er , would not are not acceptable to YHVH, the One True Creator.

However , if circumstances are such that you cannot leave the area of false worship of a pagan deity,
remember that one man in Scripture (I don't remember where at this point)
asked for 'permission'/ grace
from a messenger of the One True Creator
or asked 'forgiveness'/tolerance
at the times the man in Scripture was required to be with his boss in a pagan place of worship.

Thanks Aaron.
Yes. A situation that came to mind, is if you are put in prison with a whole group of...

The Barbarian · Aug 10, 2024

Trump's handlers had a perfectly good reason for backing out of the debate.

"No fair. We wanted to debate Biden, and now you expect our Donald to debate Harris!" No Fair!"

Dan Perez · Aug 10, 2024

David Lamb said:
Well, Galatians 2:7-8 say:

“7 But on the contrary, when they saw that the gospel for the uncircumcised had been committed to me, as the gospel for the circumcised was to Peter 8 (for He who worked effectively in Peter for the apostleship to the circumcised also worked effectively in me toward the Gentiles),” (Ga 2:7-8 NKJV)

Peter was called to preach the gospel mainly to his fellow Jews, here called "the circumcised." Paul was called to preach the gospel mainly to Gentiles, here called "the uncircumcised."

Colossians 2:11 is about spiritual circumcision:

“In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ,” (Col 2:11 NKJV)

This spiritual circumcision happens to every sinner who is converted and comes to know Christ as Saviour.

Regarding Philippians 3:3, it's helpful to look at it in context:

“2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh, 4 ¶ though I also might have confidence in the flesh. If anyone else thinks he may have confidence in the flesh, I more so: 5 circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, [of] the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee;” (Php 3:2-5 NKJV)

There were false teachers in the early church, who were telling Gentile Christians that they had to be physically circumcised in order to be saved. Paul is warning the Philippian Christians against this, telling them that what matters is spiritual circumcision, not the circumcision of the flesh. This is even clearer in Romans:

“28 For he is not a Jew who [is one] outwardly, nor [is] circumcision that which [is] outward in the flesh; 29 but [he is] a Jew who [is one] inwardly; and circumcision [is that] of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter; whose praise [is] not from men but from God.” (Ro 2:28-29 NKJV)

And like Phip 3:6 it says that concerning righteousness which is in the LAW , having become FAULTLESS .

And there are only two more that are called FAULTLESS and they are found in Luke 1:6 and I know that many say that

Paul took a vow and was stopped by the Jews , But Paul in Acts 28:25-28 that Israel was to be set aside .

dan p

Aaron112 · Aug 10, 2024

tonychanyt said:
He had just woken up from his sleep. His thinking was hazy. He might not have been aware that his hair was gone. He remembered his previous occasions when he shook himself free. He did not know that the LORD had departed from him this time because he had betrayed the covenant/agreement with God. He revealed to Delilah the secret sign of the agreement with God.

and so he did know about his hair, when awake long enough this time.

chevyontheriver · Aug 10, 2024

Michie said:
You might not have heard of the “Ghent Altarpiece,” also known as the “Adoration of the Mystic Lamb,” but thieves certainly have. Since its completion in 1432, the 12-panel oil painting by Flemish brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck has become the most stolen artwork of all time. It’s been taken at least seven times, including by none other than Napoleon Bonaparte. His army helped itself to four panels in 1794, displaying them in the Louvre until his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815; France’s Louis XVIII returned the panels after he retook the throne. The painting has also been burned and nearly blown up on several occasions, most recently during World War II.

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The most stolen artwork of all time is a painting of a lamb.

You might not have heard of the “Ghent Altarpiece,” also known as the “Adoration of the Mystic Lamb,” but thieves certainly have. Since its completion in 1432, the 12-panel oil painting by Flemish brothers Hubert and Jan van Eyck has become the most stolen artwork of all time. It’s been taken at...

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I went to see it, or at least the copies of pieces that stand in for the real thing, in 1977. I knew about it from Albert Camus' book 'The Fall', which spoke of the panel called 'The Just Judges' having been stolen and replaced with a fake. I was into Existentialism at the time, not quite as a devote though. I was also discovering Thomism, and that stuck.

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