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  1. oakrun

    Statues, idols, crosses,crucifixes and pictures - are they sin?

    What is your purpose? Arguing? That is not Christ like at all. You sound very angry. I doubt any of us here have caused that. I believe what you state as worshipping the Bible, is actually obedience to the Word. There are always going to be extremists such as the weird Baptist group that...
  2. oakrun

    Statues, idols, crosses,crucifixes and pictures - are they sin?

    EMIL Yeah ok...no one is doing that emil. No one at all. Why does the Catholic church create statues of Jesus, Mary, the disciples and those the Catholic church have decided to make saints (ALL believers are saints according to the Bible) ? The Bible is a book, but your knowledge of that...
  3. oakrun

    Statues, idols, crosses,crucifixes and pictures - are they sin?

    No they are not sinful. They are no more sinful than meat sacrificed to idols and we know what Paul had to say about that. Kind of a double edged question you have there don't you think? Your poll is devised in a manner that creates a false division. The examination of the topic will reveal...
  4. oakrun

    should I keep in contact

    yup...and that would be my concern as well. If you are strong in your faith as others have said, stay friends, but I would certainly make sure I belong to a group of like faith. I don't think you want to find yourself praying to Mary or using a rosary. Sorry, but that is all part of...
  5. oakrun

    Dad watches inappropriate content (SM)

    I was also just writing my best advice. It does not agree with you. That does not mean I am picking on you. It means I disagree with your advice just like you disagree with me. I thought these forums were for discussion.. I just thought that provoking and demanding is not really a good way...
  6. oakrun

    Am I wrong?

    Jesus said "Father forgive them for they know not what they do" when He was crucified. There are varying levels of offense.....I sincerely doubt that God seeks to avenge someone who hurt another...most people simply wound others without exacting some kind of evil pain upon them. But, we...
  7. oakrun

    should I keep in contact

    Are there no Christian groups you can worship and study with? I think that would be a much better alternative!
  8. oakrun

    Dad watches inappropriate content (SM)

    If I may please; The Bible also says that there is a time and place for everything...a time to speak up and a time to keep silent. The family has spoken up. Luke 17: 1-2 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do...
  9. oakrun

    Dad watches inappropriate content (SM)

    My answer is going to be a little different. YOU crossed the line. You no longer live with your dad...you are married and you had no business to install any type of software on the computer your dad uses. This, is no longer your personal business. I understand your concern, but you...
  10. oakrun

    Problem neighbor

    C u t all t i e s NOW. Walk....away. Mind your own business. Don't let her in your house...for ANY reason. Then pray for her and bless her in Jesus Name and pray for your own protection and that God would resolve the problems. Do NOT, repeat NOT...think you can help her. You have...
  11. oakrun

    Divorce Question

    If you are forgiven, and you are, ask yourself where your guilt is coming from? Stop looking over your shoulder...you cannot redo history. It's just a really awful mess...like Humpty Dumpty....you cannot put this back together again and why on earth would you want to? Don't be stuck in...
  12. oakrun

    Should I write to a prisoner?

    You are arguing with everyone in this thread. That, says more about you than anything anyone else has written or might write. My advice to you would be to chill and try to be friendlier and not argue with everyone. Thanks
  13. oakrun

    Divorce Question

    Go by what scripture teaches. It's non-denominational and we are all equal in God's eyes. You don't need a man to forgive sin...only God, through the blood of Christ, can forgive sin. Be smart and don't get involved with the conflict between the Catholic church and the Greek Orthodox...
  14. oakrun

    Overprotective and clingy parents are making me anxious and depressed

    This deserves its own answer all by it's little self. Honey, you don't know it, but you are fighting for your life right now.
  15. oakrun

    Overprotective and clingy parents are making me anxious and depressed

    Sigh....OK...let me be blunt...I have had to be blunt with myself, and I found that actually works, because sometimes, Christian or not, some people need to CUT out relationships...some for a time and some for all time. Obviously you don't want to do that with your parents...but what you have...
  16. oakrun

    Should I write to a prisoner?

    Qualifier: I backed up the posts and notice Dag, that you are making it your business to correct, basically, everyone. We are not all perfect, so I imagine you will have your job cut out for you. The problem with that, is that it takes the focus off the op and puts the focus on YOU. Why not...
  17. oakrun

    Divorce Question

    Please take the good advice offered and move forward. Keep your eyes on Christ and move forward...and thank God you are out of that first marriage. I am so sorry for the situation and the manipulation and control of people in your life who have done you more harm than good. I hurt for you...
  18. oakrun

    Overprotective and clingy parents are making me anxious and depressed

    You are 27? Maybe mom is overbearing because you let her be? My mom is a steam roller. If I didn't draw a hard and fast line she would run right over me. Parents who control, need to be given boundaries because they do not actually respect you but think you are obligated to respect them...
  19. oakrun

    Should I write to a prisoner?

    I'm sorry, but I still think you will do whatever you want to no matter how much people tell you it is not a good idea. So...shrugs....when you encounter the inevitable problems you will create by doing so, I imagine some people here will be able to give more advice that you will or will not...
  20. oakrun

    Should I write to a prisoner?

    Take some real good advice. Write to a female prisoner if you think you need to write to a prisoner Obviously, and I do mean obviously, there is a reason that males prefer females and vice versa. That reason, is why you should most likely not write to a male in prison. I seriously question...