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Thems fightin words
The Bible does an excellent job of explaining how it should be.Ugh ....
If I may drop my light-hearted and carefree, full-of-whimsical-compliments half for a moment and put on the more rare, dark and solemn and/or dryly critical facade, here, long enough to say that I am in a Buffalo Wild Wings bar right now and noticed a commercial where the familiar face of Dakota Johnson came on one of big-screen TV's. And, true to my ensuing dread, it turned out to be a pitch for the upcoming "Fifty Shades Darker".
*sigh* You know, between a Fifty Shades of Grey sequel, The Notebook, and Old-Fashioned, I am really starting to believe that neither Hollywood nor Conservative Christianity are exactly the wise and helpful guru you should turn to when trying to discover what "true love" or any kind of healthy sexual connection entails.
The Bible does an excellent job of explaining how it should be.
The Notebook wasn't that bad. They ought not to have gotten together before they were married,
Sorry to hear that. Maybe you can show them wrong by showing them the other side of Islam, or something. I'm not very knowledgeable of the subject to be honest. I've always been interested to know how a non-hostile Muslim approaches the relationship between Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Some of the Jews I've spoken to assent to Islam, but shun Christianity as polytheist. On the other hand, I've seen some Muslims show more favor toward Christianity because they regard Jesus as a prophet. It's a strange, and confusing circle.
I'm still studying through the Qur'an at this stage, but I can share some verses from Surah 2 Al-Baqara from the Qur'an in terms of the relationship between Islam, Judaism & Christianity.
Note: I'm not proselytizing, promoting or beginning a debate here. Rather sharing some insight with OcifferPls as per above.
62. Those who believe (in the Qur’an), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians, any who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
110. And be steadfast in prayer and regular in charity; and whatever good you send forth for your souls before you, you shall find it with Allah; for Allah sees well all that you do.
111. And they say: “None shall enter Paradise unless he be a Jew or a Christian.” Those are their (vain) desires. Say: “Produce your proof if you are truthful.”
112. Nay,-whoever submits his whole self to Allah and is a doer of good,- he will get his reward with his Lord; on such shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
113. The Jews say: “The Christians have nothing (to stand) upon;” and the Christians say: “The Jews have nothing (to stand) upon.” Yet they (profess to) study the (same) Book. Like unto their word is what those say who do not know; but Allah will judge between them in their quarrel on the Day of Judgment.
120. Never will the Jews or the Christians be satisfied with you unless you follow their form of religion. Say: “The Guidance of Allah, - that is the (only) Guidance.” If you were to follow their desires after the knowledge which has reached you, then you would find neither Protector nor Helper against Allah.
135. They say: “Become Jews or Christians if you would be guided (to salvation).” You say: “Nay! (I would rather) the Religion of Abraham the True, and he joined not gods with Allah.”
136. You say: “We believe in Allah, and the revelation given to us, and to Abraham, Isma’il, Isaac, Jacob, and the Tribes, and that given to Moses and Jesus, and that given to (all) Prophets from their Lord, we make no difference between one and another of them: and we bow to Allah.”
137. So if they believe as you believe, they are indeed on the right path; but if they turn back, it is they who are in schism( rupture); but Allah will suffice you as against them, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
138. (Our religion is) the Baptism of Allah, and who can baptize better than Allah? And it is He Whom we worship.
139. Say: Will you dispute with us about Allah, seeing that He is our Lord and your Lord; that we are responsible for our doings and you for yours; and that We are sincere (in our faith) in Him?
140. Or do you say that Abraham, Isma’il Isaac, Jacob and the Tribes were Jews or Christians? Say: Do you know better than Allah? Ah! Who is more unjust than those who conceal the testimony they have from Allah? but Allah is not unmindful of what you do!
141. That was a people that has passed away. They shall reap the fruit of what they did, and you of what you do! Of their merits there is no question in your case.
I was going back through my devotionals this evening and it made me think of your post, so I thought I'd share.I take it the church you left favored the ones God was most generous to?
My biggest frustration with this world is that people don't seem to care about your ability to show empathy, compassion and character. Instead, they only care about your physical appearance, intelligence, social skills, talent and athletic ability. All of which was all accident of birth and did very little to earn those gifts and talents.
At least God doesn't fall into this high school mentality. He is indeed a breath of fresh air even if I do not always recognize it as such.
It is hard being that one talent person when no one respects you for it.
Thank you for sharing that. I was feeling incredibly frustrated tonight.I was going back through my devotionals this evening and it made me think of your post, so I thought I'd share.
"Are you currently involved in something for Christ that seems small in comparison with others’ ministries or talent bases? Be sure that your Lord is the master at taking the seemingly insignificant and transforming it for mighty kingdom purposes."
God sees us as useful even when we or the world see it as insignificant.
I was going back through my devotionals this evening and it made me think of your post, so I thought I'd share.
"Are you currently involved in something for Christ that seems small in comparison with others’ ministries or talent bases? Be sure that your Lord is the master at taking the seemingly insignificant and transforming it for mighty kingdom purposes."
God sees us as useful even when we or the world see it as insignificant.
So, last night I fell asleep watching Anthony Bourdain on CNN. Did I accidentally become a liberal by osmosis?
All I find myself doing this morning is going around and blaming Russia for all my problems.Yup, sorry, you're one of us know. You should be sent an email with our weekly agenda later today, as well as your introductory email that includes our pledge of allegiance to Obama and the rainbow flag, which you should be receiving yours in the mail later this week.
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