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Recent content by Spurling

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    Head of Household (husband=boss?)

    My uncle died unexpectedly this morning, and I'll be going back to Canada for the funeral and to be there for my family. So I'm going to have to unexpectedly end this debate/discussion. Or, at the very least, put it on hold. My apologies. I believe feminism is a sin in itself. It is contrary...
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    "The one": operational definition

    What is free will? Is it the freedom to choose whatever we want, or is it the freedom to choose what God wants? Galatians 5:1 says, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." Looking at it from that...
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    Head of Household (husband=boss?)

    Mbams, Yes, I was hurt, but I despise feminism simply because it is contrary to the Bible, not because of hurt in a past friendship. That having been said, I do blame feminism for that broken relationship. Feminism is what led my friend astray from God's word. Feminism is the Godless ideology...
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    Head of Household (husband=boss?)

    Of course not. Feminists have labelled me as such simply because of my BIBLICAL beliefs. Ironically, one time my girlfriend happened to be with me, and she spoke up to defend me. That's when they shut up. ;) And these were "Christian" feminists....AT A CHURCH! :(
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    Head of Household (husband=boss?)

    I got a suggestion for you. Go into the other topic and tell the women who enjoy submitting to their husbands how wrong they are. This isn't an "equal/unequal" issue. Women are equal to men. At the same time, God has created men and women to fulfill specific purposes in marriage. Read Ephesians...
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    Submission

    From my perspective, so long as he does not request that she disobeys God. :) Certainly there are Biblical obligations for the husband to be a kind, loving, gentle leader. That is his solemn duty. However, an unloving husband does not justify refusing to submit, just as an unsubmissive wife...
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    Is marriage eternal?

    The marriage covenant is eternal. It will be fulfilled and purified when we are resurrected. It will not be marriage in the same sense; no, we will be married to Christ.
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    Submission

    Beth, pleasure to read. :) Thank you. Mike
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    Head of Household (husband=boss?)

    I'm not interested, Bliz. I've already explained my positions. What I haven't explained well has already been explained by women in the other topic. Needless to say, I think the majority opinion around here sides with me. :) I understand I've been oversensitive - please forgive me. I'm just...
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    Submission

    ??? Did you not say 4 posts ago: You are claiming my beliefs are extra-Biblical. I am requesting that you explain HOW that is the case, and explain how Eph 5:22-24, 1 Col 3:16 and 1 Peter 3:1-2 suports your feminist perspective. Please tell me where in the Bible it says, "Husbands, submit unto...
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    Do you believe in 'the one'?

    Did God not choose Israel and favor her over the Gentiles? Yes, He did, just as He has predestined the Church (Elect) to Glory. Whether you believe in predestination or not, it cannot be denied that the Lord favored Israel. God does play favorites and He is righteous in doing so. :) I believe...
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    Submission

    I agree. :) I'll keep your situation in my prayers, that your husband will come to the Lord and learn to be a Godly leader. Take care, Mike [/font]
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    Head of Household (husband=boss?)

    Bliz, read the comments by women in the other topic, as their perspectives are a reflection of my opinion on the matter. You can debate with them if you desire. But then, it appears you're only interested in debating with young men, and not the women who believe the same as I. How come? :)...
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    Submission

    We were not having a Biblical discussion. You stated your opinions which are not based on God's word. You've based your opinions on modern feminism, not the Bible. I stated Ephesians 5:22-24, 1 Peter 3:1-2 and 1 Colossians 3:18 and you were unable to explain these verses. Furthermore, you were...
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    "The One"

    I think it comes down to "if then" situations being unrealistic. What's done is done - we cannot change the past. God's plan always stands. :) I believe there can be more than one "one" if God intends the person to be remarried after a death of a spouse or, in a possible instance, after a...