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Not really, but I've been watching a Salvation Army kettle a few nights a week and will do so until Xmas.

According to the guidelines I'm to reply after a donation with 'Merry Christmas' or 'God bless you.'

Which one would you choose?
 

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Not really, but I've been watching a Salvation Army kettle a few nights a week and will do so until Xmas.

According to the guidelines I'm to reply after a donation with 'Merry Christmas' or 'God bless you.'

Which one would you choose?

I'd go with Merry Christmas. Just one man's opinion.
 
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twin, they don't like our God or us? Who does? We are despised by all men but loved by God. That's good enough for me.

I thought it was a good way to feed the hungry...kind of like welfare with cool uniforms.

PS: I've sent you a few emails and got nothing back. I hope all is well. Hit me up with some email or pm me.
 
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twin, they don't like our God or us? Who does? We are despised by all men but loved by God. That's good enough for me.

I thought it was a good way to feed the hungry...kind of like welfare with cool uniforms.
That would be kind of like David giving to the Philistines because he thought they had a few hungry folks. If you want to give to the poor donate to the local food bank but don't support an organization that blatantly despises God in the name of God.

PS: I've sent you a few emails and got nothing back. I hope all is well. Hit me up with some email or pm me.
I haven't gotten them. I don't know why. The last one I had was the Lord's Supper question.
 
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That would be kind of like David giving to the Philistines because he thought they had a few hungry folks.If you want to give to the poor donate to the local food bank but don't support an organization that blatantly despises God in the name of God.

Do you really, honestly, believe I'm acting like David giving to the Philistines?

I hate the Calvinism of Booth's day as well. So did Philpot. England was filled with 'dead letter' Calvinism. Those who named the name of Christ and dishonoured Him with vain frozen theology. That doesn't mean I agree with Booth on the atonement, but I agree with Booth that Christ wanted us to act on our faith.


I haven't gotten them. I don't know why. The last one I had was the Lord's Supper question.
I was just inquiring about your health, that's all brother.

jm
 
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I don't support any organization that hates my God. You should do a search on the doctrinal stance of the SA. Their foiunder hated Calvinists with a passion. 2John 1:10
Does that make them bad I VERY strongly disagree with Calvin's Doctine I know this is not the place to debate the issue, but does that mean they can not do some good.
 
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Do you really, honestly, believe I'm acting like David giving to the Philistines?
It was intended as an anology not an accusation.

I hate the Calvinism of Booth's day as well. So did Philpot. England was filled with 'dead letter' Calvinism. Those who named the name of Christ and dishonoured Him with vain frozen theology. That doesn't mean I agree with Booth on the atonement, but I agree with Booth that Christ wanted us to act on our faith.
I also have little use for Calvinism but my point wasn't that they hate Calvinsim. I could care less if they hate Calvinism. They hate the God of Calvinism which is the one true God of the Bible. My objection was because they preach another Gospel and worship another god. I will not support those who do so no matter how much "good" they do. The whole focus of wanting your money is to spread their gospel.


I was just inquiring about your health, that's all brother.
Thank you. I am feeling well but still don't get enough exercise. Still smoking my pipe too. :blush:
 
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Does that make them bad I VERY strongly disagree with Calvin's Doctine I know this is not the place to debate the issue, but does that mean they can not do some good.
With that logic why don't you give to the Roman Catholics as well and the Free will Babtists or the local Arminian works church? Would you give your money to a church that you know hates God because they do some "good"?

I am not that petty to bicker with folks over non-issues.
 
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I am feeling well but still don't get enough exercise. Still smoking my pipe too. :blush:

I'm happy to read that you are well...not so happy about the pipe business. You send them to me, I know what to do with them! lol
 
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Couldn't afford the shipping. It would take a Mack truck to haul all my pipes. ;)

^_^ Good to know you looked into for me, I couldn't use them though...I smoke my pipes once every 2 weeks! The pipes you sent me still look brand new.
 
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