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I had to start this new thread because the others had tuirned into a Flame thrower festival. Plaese no flaming on this thread. Opinions are welcomed and encouraged though...... I celebrate Christmas. I always have and always will. I have found that some Christians for whatever reason, do...

HI EVERYONE I just got back Late Wednesday Night after 6 weeks in CHINA For those of you who know me, I used to be part-owner/startup of a multimedia agency to assist with news, sommunications, and commerce with China and people who do business with the Chinese . I sold out my part early last...

Greetings Brethren ON a recent trip to an amish community, we tried to gather information on the myth of Amish Rakefighting, which seems to be, as we have gathered, a phenomenon whereby two individuals who may have unreconciliable differences meet after dark , in the light of a bonfire, in the...

I can see where this can spiral out of control quickly, where threads can get off topic and such. Not all Muslims are violent hateful people, just like all Christians are not kind and loving.

Why would you say that is a sad post? Leaving that "movement" was one of the best things that ever happened to me. Yes, it is sad that a total loser can ascend to the top of a church and become a pastor. But dishonest people exist in all businesses...look at Enron and Tyco. Yes it is sad...

In Sri Lanka, the bhuddists are not behind terrorism...the tamil speeratists, a tribal group are, and Bhuddists have been the victim of terrorism just as much as anyone else has. The most Bhuddist theocratic state is actually Bhutan. I would say this: if I HAD to choose a theocracy to...

That is not all. The Church cannot tell me where or when to worship or how. It cannot arrest me for disagreeing with deacons or ministers. It cannot outlaw competing faiths or competing denominations. Yes we definately need seperation of church and state, lest the church become too powerful...

Excellent Point Koey The bible was put together at a time when a literate Roman Populace under the Emperor. Prior to the Bible, for some decadesafter jesus' death, all that existed of the jesus legend, was an oral tradition. there were a number of literate writers, however, who had sought to...

LMAO When I was a kid, my parents always took us to a Baptist Church. At the age of about 5, once in Sunday School, the teacher asked "Now Boys and Girls, What does our preacher do?" My answer was "He Yells and Waves his arms around like an idiot" Of course, I heard all about how "not...

I would not go back to a church where the preacher yelled. I much prefer a gathering based on intellect; where the message sparks intellegence, and challenges me to leave as a better person, in inspiration to reach for higher levels and goals. I am not a all interested in something so shallow...

I disagree with that. Man has jealousy and hatred. when man writes about God, man projects certain human attributes into God . this is human nature. man, in his limited mind, cannot truly comprehend the infinity of such an omnipotent diety, so man reduces God to something of a super-human...

GOD does not hate. Man Hates. There is a big difference. God is not about hate, and if someone insists otherwise, then they are not in touch with God.

DID YOU KNOW that Halloween is the second biggest holiday in America in terms of $$ spent? Christmas is first, of course, with more money spent around the celebration of that holiday. Halloween is second, between parties, costumes, decorations etc Halloween has become big business. I do...

First off, Let me say that I have encountered the attitude within congregations that have a sign in front that says "church of christ" that Only the members within this group will be going to heaven. I have heard the comment that the sign should say "We are the only true Christians" While...

Something That was explained to me, interestingly enough, by a coc member. WHEN I challenged the authority and legitimacy of the coc as "The one and only true church" he explained to me this: Most members of the coc Believe that unless you are a member of a local congregation that worships...

Was this many years ago or something? Or perhaps did you just run into an individual or two who were pretty conservative? This really puzzles me. -Grace It was several years back but the persons who told me this represented themselves to be "leaders' in some capacity. I never went back...

How about those who deserve authority? Since the "authority" we are talking about herein is a type of "selective" authority. As in, we can choose whether or not we wish to respect and recognize the authority (or leadership) as stated. As I mentioned, I don't recognize the authority, but then...

Well I don;t think it is an issue of commitment. I am committed to what I believe, and my beliefs simply don't include "membership" in some particular church here in town. Now yes, I am committed to my wife, my kids, my work, my family my friends...etc IF "the right church" ever came along...

Good Point All I know is what I have experienced and what specific coc members have told me. I know that in a certain town in Texas, I was told that "If you join this church (which was called A&M church of Christ) You are not to ever go to or visit or associate with any other church in any way)...