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I'm just going to refer you back to my previous post. If you want to tell people to treat others with respect and dignity, then just say that. That's plain English. If you've got it in your mind that it has anything to do with being liberal or conservative as people commonly understand...

Of course not... You're just discussing topics which are heavily debated in political circles, on a thread about Christians in the voting booth (read: politics), labeling people with terms that are commonly associated with political affiliation (conservative, liberal). Then you're taking those...

The scope of the debate in this country is so severely limited that it has been very reasonably argued that we are a one-party state. "Conservatives" and "liberals" do what the TV tells them to and argue circles around a few sticking points. Our society has the resources to ensure that all...

Just as any power that is given by a higher authority, it would have to be used within that higher authority's established standards. If I am a liaison for a certain office, and it is my job to represent that office, that job will come with the authority of that office backing me. If, however...

Sanctions could put Iran in an increasingly desperate situation and possibly increase the likelihood of a rash action. Even if they were to "get a nuke" soon (and I don't think any of us know how soon that would be), they would not be an existential threat to Israel as much as they would be a...

Don't feel bad; you're a man of God. You're not under some law that dictates you should announce your faith withtin 2 hours of meeting someone or whatever, and remaining quiet until you know how to express God's love for a given individual isn't necessarily an act of fear; maybe you're just...

That's true. I've known plenty who think this way, but the interesting thing is how many people the message is reaching with this one video.

This is beautiful... I don't know what else to say.

Exactly. It's great... So many churches steeped in biblically unfounded traditions are looking at the growing disconnect between church and society as a side effect of their superior knowledge of all things holy. Others are scratching their heads, wondering why in the world people are growing...

Whatever you do man, keep your optimism; it's vital! Not to over-simplify this, but it seems to me that if you want to increase your odds of finding a girl, you have to increase your exposure socially (I get that Asperger's can make that hard, but it seems inevitable). Believe me, I feel...

So, are you saying that you consider yourself persecuted as a nonbeliever?

I would like to echo drjean in saying that it's about quality, not quantity. Here's an option for you: try doing your own expository and topical studies. It may serve you better than forcing yourself through material you are struggling with (particularly if you are doing so purely out of a...

If you're a big reader you may be right :P But oh man, it is so nice. Probably my #1 favorite type of gadget.

Beautiful.

Fireinfolding - There are no words... I am so sorry for your loss. I don't mean to sound esoteric here, but the irony of that hits me in a pretty deep way; it's hard to know why (other than the obvious) or how that story affects me, but it does. It's something I'll pray/meditate on. Thank you...

Fireinfolding - I like the monster story! My kids have thankfully never had monster fears, but I think there is something to be said for playing into their imaginations, especially in cases where you're having a hard time getting them to think rationally.

There is an overall hopeful tone to this thread, which is nice. :) There does remain, though, an undeniable feeling in the Church that we are a fragmented and broken body. It seems to me that shared purpose and trials tend to bring people together across their usual lines, so is it possible...

I like it :)

Ok then, fair enough. Personally, I know Isaiah said of Christ that there was no deceit in his mouth, and he is our example to follow. I just find it interesting that there are several instances in scripture where God did not seem terribly concerned with deceitful practices or even outright...

Excellent insight.