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Recent content by CShephard53

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    Items of concern

    This is my fourth year I'm finishing- still got one left. Prolly just retake this class at somepoint.
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    Items of concern

    There are many. I'm a college student... next year's my last year of classes (in theory). Last semester I got a D, a W, a C, and a B. This semester, I'm looking at an F in one of my classes. Research methods of psychology. I've had Christian friends tell me to keep at it... to not stop and...
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    A Story to Inspire

    Of what use is my experience with this if I do not share it? God brought me through it. All glory goes to Him.
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    A Story to Inspire

    Many of you know me, perhaps, from the theology and society forums... and a few times I have referenced having dealt with homosexuality. I would like to share my story with you so that you may be inspired. It is about two days in the making, and it is a bit long. I think it might be worth your...
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    Homosexuality: ethical methods of outreach?

    You'll always be my sock, though with the training this one will be used less. :P
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    Masturbation

    Funny, I could have sworn I edited this last week to contain my response. Guess not. Defining down coveting isn't going to win you any points or credibility. Posting a bunch of commentaries does not change what coveting is. You're more than welcome to believe them, but I should think you could...
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    Masturbation

    I'm not baiting you. I've made that quite clear. I want to hear YOUR opinion. Good grief, are you that cynical that you can't have someone interested to hear a critical analysis? You did copy paste, and that was my point: it was not original material. I didn't ask what the Bible had to say...
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    Masturbation

    Oh? Do explain.
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    Masturbation

    ...which is involved in masturbation. Many people role play during sex, so I doubt this is much different...
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    Masturbation

    Er... might they have been having... er... other problems of a physical nature?
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    Masturbation

    Pray tell, what is this difference? Problem: David actually carried out the act, and not only carried it out, but tried to cover it up. David had intent, not simple fantasy. That's not simple fantasy. That's intent. You're blurring the line between the two. Can, if it goes further than mere...
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    If God didn't say it was wrong...

    Words have very specific meanings, I'm not going to just assume you're using a broader meaning than normal. No, because you're still focusing on specific acts, not the principle behind any moral laws in the Bible.
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    Masturbation

    Isn't the entire point of a fantasy that you're not going to actually do it? That is, it's fictional? If it's fictional, why is it wrong? Would me playing Star Wars video games that fictionally kill people be wrong too? How about when I read a fictional book and imagine one character slicing off...
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    Masturbation

    Did you bother reading what I quoted when I asked that? I didn't get what I asked for. I was talking to you, not the scholars who wrote what you posted. Why would I ask YOU what lust is if I want a bunch of lexicon material? Why not just ask 'what do the lexicons say' or 'what is the biblical...
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    Masturbation

    Hissy fit? I don't get involved in those, I have very specific boundaries for what I respond to.