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Recent content by Mark_Ward

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    Hello from Grande Prairie, Alberta

    Hi Hoser Fellow Canuck with a drinking past. Nice to meet you
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    Canada/‘Islamophobia’ Law, AKA Islamic Blasphemy Law

    Here is the text of the motion 42nd Parliament, 1st Session M-103 Systemic racism and religious discrimination Text of the Motion That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize the need to quell the increasing public climate of hate an... That, in the opinion of the...
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    advice if you please

    I wanted to add a note to this to thank all for the sage advice I am sticking with the CMA church for the time being. I find the sermons touch and educate me. Also I took to heart words from a fellow poster who mentioned not having to agree 100% with the congregation or indeed the opinion of...
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    I need some quick, wise and biblical advice

    I have visited Sweden a few times, I am surprised to hear you say it is not a Christian friendly country. that was not my experience. I have no advice on your issue with numbers
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    Rock and Metal music

    Yes I believe evil exists I don't necessarily equate dodgy lyrics as evil, bad taste and provocative yes but evil not really. WE have free will, we choose to act upon or not act upon what we hear. Don't get me wrong I am not an impressionable teen and I totally get it that some people are...
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    advice if you please

    thanks. The CMA services are actually I find the CMA services very informative, often funny , but I always leave having learned something. The pastor ( who is a temporary one has a great teaching style that I really appreciate) Also the congregation is mostly younger than me and very...
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    British Muslim teacher taken off US-bound flight: I was treated like a criminal

    true story Birmingham Alabama maybe, never been but Brummie is a dive
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    advice if you please

    thanks again, great advice
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    advice if you please

    Thank you both. I have never studied or read the Bible, it simply has not been a part of my life. I would like it to be. I am somewhat daunted on where to start. I have admittedly picked up The Book and tried to read but I so quickly have questions on interpretation that I stop as I have...
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    Rock and Metal music

    i don't believe any artist truly promotes anti-Christian positions. They create images or personas that are fake and seek to sell records and nothing else. I don't believe for one minute that Black Sabbath members ever uttered the word Satan outside of their musical lives
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    advice if you please

    Hi I am in my fifties and have lived a very full life, I am new to faith having finally admitted to myself that my recovery from addiction ( alcohol ) is not something I alone can achieve. Given that I have been given honest advice from close friends on how best undertake my search for a Church...
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    Rock and Metal music

    my mind was blown when I first heard that cover...led me to see out more from the band. I listened to a live gig at Red Rocks. His voice is unique. They are not totally my cup of tea but are worth a listen
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    British Muslim teacher taken off US-bound flight: I was treated like a criminal

    the Swansea connection was a red flag to be sure boyo :)
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    New Here from Germany

    Herzlich Wilkommen