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Recent content by ZooKeeper944

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    supernatural spirituality magic

    The miracle for us is sin forgiven, sin destroyed, conformed to Jesus, resurrected from the dead, and eternity with the God who loves us. If that miracle isn't enough, then 80 or so years of experiencing a miracle on this Earth won't be enough either.
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    supernatural spirituality magic

    The supernatural aspect of Christianity is the power of the Gospel to crush sin, and the Devil, to conform us to Christ.
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    supernatural spirituality magic

    The word of faith movement is Christianity's version of "magic". God becomes an impersonal force that's manipulated by our words, faith and confession. There is no replacement for magic in Christianity, because man's will reigns supreme in magic. In biblical Christianity God's will, and...
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    Body Image - A 1st World Problem? Just Get Over It?

    Thanks for the input, peeps.
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    Body Image - A 1st World Problem? Just Get Over It?

    That's another issue when put side by side, it makes me face palm. Of course I exclude those who are this way due to issues beyond their control. (I know some are going to attempt to wipe away that distinction by referencing that factor.)
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    Body Image - A 1st World Problem? Just Get Over It?

    By the way, Stravinsk & .Mikha'el, sorry if my replies to you sounded snotty, I have a bad habit of unintentionally doing that.
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    Body Image - A 1st World Problem? Just Get Over It?

    My scope isn't for necessary things like having a healthy body, it's more about vanity and body image.
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    Body Image - A 1st World Problem? Just Get Over It?

    The scope of my post doesn't include severe weight issues, or medical problems. My scope doesn't include necessities related to body image, ie proper weight, diet exercise. I'd assume necessities wouldn't be lumped in with the frivolous non-necessities I'm aiming at.
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    Body Image - A 1st World Problem? Just Get Over It?

    For every problem, someone can always say, "There is something worse, be thankful for what you have." With that in mind, I want to discuss the issue of body image. This applies to men and women. Is this a first world problem we need to get over? Am I minimizing it by comparing it to...
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    Being paid for faith

    There is a lot of potential selfishness in this issue. Some from those doing the ministering. Some from those receiving the ministering. Those doing the ministering can lord over those, demanding extreme tithing, totally abusing their position. Those receiving ministry can be selfish too. They...
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    Derp? What is this phenomenon?

    It started with the makers of South Park. Go on Google and search Derp Know Your Meme.
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    Is it right/wrong to go back to an ex bf/gf?

    In general, there is nothing wrong with going back, unless the person is an unrepentant abuser, or something along those lines. Sometimes we break up due to a momentary heated event or situation. Time apart can help one detox, calm down, and mentally filter through things. Once time has passed...
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    Being paid for faith

    People in ministry need shelter, clothing, and food too. If you consider scripture as inspired by God, then God has no problem with ministry workers getting money for their work. 1 Cor 9 1 Tim 5 Yes God seems to think so.
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    How do you feel about sock accounts?

    I'm not much for the deception an intentional sock account gives. BUT, one positive aspect of an impersonal, anonymous nature of the Internet on discussion forums, is that the only issue that matters are the ideas discussed, and not the person doing the speaking.