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A delightful explanation of why the notion of a global flood---the Noachian Flood---doesn't make any sense.
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Question: Is any of what Forrest Valkai, the host, said, wrong? If so, what and why?
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Post #221Our late Queen was quite wonderful, and her very first comment about Jesus, shown on that report was:-LittleNipper wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2023 1:45 pm Well, here is what your recent monarch said regarding CHRIST JESUS: https://haventoday.org/blog/10-surprisi ... ays-jesus/
' A role-model of reconciliation and forgiveness, he stretched out his hands in love, acceptance and healing.'
.................... and which of those characteristics do you favour? Any?
So it looks like you don't really know your gospels, only the bits you've cherry picked to suit your purposes. So I will guess that you won't be able to answer my simple question 'What did Jesus do on Palm Sunday afternoon?', even though two reports about that are offered.
Try another if you like...... did Jesus favour Family or Friends first?
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Post #222Good Gravy, you have a very Medieval way of thinking about things. I suppose you would love the caste system.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2023 10:12 pm
Now, I'm very sure that Queen Elizabeth II had read this and pondered this among the rest of her Bible studies. And how could she be so bold to name JESUS CHRIST as her SAVIOR ---- this very individual who believed Noah was an historical being. I feel it is called FAITH. FAITH that JESUS was the SON of GOD and in fact not usurping HIS FATHER in being GOD. FAITH that JESUS wasn't some sort of nut. FAITH that HE arose from the grave. And FAITH that this very same JESUS CHRIST shall return. All this is far harder to accept than dinosaurs in one form or another sojourning with NOAH during a worldwide flood upon an ark protected by this very same CHRIST/MESSIAH --- who in fact shut the door of the ark. Plus, I do feel that GOD willed this Queen Elisabeth II what appears to be the longest reign in British history surpassing, Queen Victoria who also seems to have shared a strong abiding faith in Jesus Christ as her SAVIOR. Both these monarchs seemed to have reigned during times of relative tranquility in spite of the fact that they had such a strong faith in CHRIST.
Arwa al-Sulayhi, lived to 90. Worshiped Allah.
Seems better than Queen Liz, according to LittleNipper's metrics.As female sovereign, Arwa has an almost unique position in history: though there were more female monarchs in the international Muslim world, Arwa and Asma bint Shihab were the only female monarchs in the Muslim Arab world to have had the khutbah, the ultimate recognition of Muslim monarchial status, proclaimed in their name in the mosques.[2] She founded several mosques, the most prominent of which is Queen Arwa Mosque.
Arwa was the first queen regnant in the Muslim world.[3] Through her title of hujjah, she is the only Muslim woman to ever wield both political and religious authority in her own right.[1]
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Post #223Such a person is exposed to many different people, places, policies, and ideologies. They can observe firsthand the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY. I'm sure they would be among the first who would either see GOD working or that such a one could not possibly exist.brunumb wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03, 2023 12:40 amIn what sense? Being born into any position is not a guarantee that one has greater intelligence or the ability to think more rationally than anyone else.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Thu Nov 02, 2023 10:12 pm I would say that a "Monarch" is certainly at the top of the heap and in a far superior position than most other individuals.
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Post #224Queen Elizabeth was very impressed by Billy Graham's presentations on television and radio. Eventually she invited him to Buckingham Palace for a private conversation. His message was all about 'Love and Understanding' which has somehow got lost in much of modern Christianity.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:46 am Such a person is exposed to many different people, places, policies, and ideologies. They can observe firsthand the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY. I'm sure they would be among the first who would either see GOD working or that such a one could not possibly exist.
And he believed in reading his bible.....the gospels. It's a good idea to know the four gospels..... intimately.
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Post #225Billy Graham also spoke about sin ----- something that cannot be candy coated nor simply shoved under the rug. One is poison and the other will wear the floor. Billy Graham on reading the Bible: Billy Graham preaches from the OLD TESTAMENT:oldbadger wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:12 amQueen Elizabeth was very impressed by Billy Graham's presentations on television and radio. Eventually she invited him to Buckingham Palace for a private conversation. His message was all about 'Love and Understanding' which has somehow got lost in much of modern Christianity.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:46 am Such a person is exposed to many different people, places, policies, and ideologies. They can observe firsthand the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY. I'm sure they would be among the first who would either see GOD working or that such a one could not possibly exist.
And he believed in reading his bible.....the gospels. It's a good idea to know the four gospels..... intimately.
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Post #226Yep, another theologian spouting nonsense. LittleNipper sucking it down like he needs it to live. We talk about the uselessness of theology - here you have it. Just imagine someone passionately telling people about the Lord of the Rings and the power of the Ring, as if it's true. It's sad.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:40 amBilly Graham also spoke about sin ----- something that cannot be candy coated nor simply shoved under the rug. One is poison and the other will wear the floor. Billy Graham on reading the Bible: Billy Graham preaches from the OLD TESTAMENT:oldbadger wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:12 amQueen Elizabeth was very impressed by Billy Graham's presentations on television and radio. Eventually she invited him to Buckingham Palace for a private conversation. His message was all about 'Love and Understanding' which has somehow got lost in much of modern Christianity.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:46 am Such a person is exposed to many different people, places, policies, and ideologies. They can observe firsthand the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY. I'm sure they would be among the first who would either see GOD working or that such a one could not possibly exist.
And he believed in reading his bible.....the gospels. It's a good idea to know the four gospels..... intimately.
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God gave a secret, and denied it me?
Well, well—what matters it? Believe that, too!”
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Post #227The Bible came before The Lord of the Rings and copied it. It makes far more sense to be passionate about the Bible. As for Billy Graham, the Queen enjoyed him and so did I. The Bible explains what is now happening in Israel and why.boatsnguitars wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 9:43 amYep, another theologian spouting nonsense. LittleNipper sucking it down like he needs it to live. We talk about the uselessness of theology - here you have it. Just imagine someone passionately telling people about the Lord of the Rings and the power of the Ring, as if it's true. It's sad.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:40 amBilly Graham also spoke about sin ----- something that cannot be candy coated nor simply shoved under the rug. One is poison and the other will wear the floor. Billy Graham on reading the Bible: Billy Graham preaches from the OLD TESTAMENT:oldbadger wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:12 amQueen Elizabeth was very impressed by Billy Graham's presentations on television and radio. Eventually she invited him to Buckingham Palace for a private conversation. His message was all about 'Love and Understanding' which has somehow got lost in much of modern Christianity.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:46 am Such a person is exposed to many different people, places, policies, and ideologies. They can observe firsthand the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY. I'm sure they would be among the first who would either see GOD working or that such a one could not possibly exist.
And he believed in reading his bible.....the gospels. It's a good idea to know the four gospels..... intimately.
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Post #228"There and Back Again" preceded the OT by tens of thousands of years. And it tells us more about life than the Bible. The Bible is a child's tale for children. Get your facts straight.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:52 pmThe Bible came before The Lord of the Rings and copied it. It makes far more sense to be passionate about the Bible. As for Billy Graham, the Queen enjoyed him and so did I. The Bible explains what is now happening in Israel and why.boatsnguitars wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 9:43 amYep, another theologian spouting nonsense. LittleNipper sucking it down like he needs it to live. We talk about the uselessness of theology - here you have it. Just imagine someone passionately telling people about the Lord of the Rings and the power of the Ring, as if it's true. It's sad.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:40 amBilly Graham also spoke about sin ----- something that cannot be candy coated nor simply shoved under the rug. One is poison and the other will wear the floor. Billy Graham on reading the Bible: Billy Graham preaches from the OLD TESTAMENT:oldbadger wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:12 amQueen Elizabeth was very impressed by Billy Graham's presentations on television and radio. Eventually she invited him to Buckingham Palace for a private conversation. His message was all about 'Love and Understanding' which has somehow got lost in much of modern Christianity.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:46 am Such a person is exposed to many different people, places, policies, and ideologies. They can observe firsthand the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY. I'm sure they would be among the first who would either see GOD working or that such a one could not possibly exist.
And he believed in reading his bible.....the gospels. It's a good idea to know the four gospels..... intimately.
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Well, well—what matters it? Believe that, too!”
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Post #229You are really not worth the trouble. Enjoy yourself.boatsnguitars wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:12 pm"There and Back Again" preceded the OT by tens of thousands of years. And it tells us more about life than the Bible. The Bible is a child's tale for children. Get your facts straight.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:52 pmThe Bible came before The Lord of the Rings and copied it. It makes far more sense to be passionate about the Bible. As for Billy Graham, the Queen enjoyed him and so did I. The Bible explains what is now happening in Israel and why.boatsnguitars wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 9:43 amYep, another theologian spouting nonsense. LittleNipper sucking it down like he needs it to live. We talk about the uselessness of theology - here you have it. Just imagine someone passionately telling people about the Lord of the Rings and the power of the Ring, as if it's true. It's sad.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:40 amBilly Graham also spoke about sin ----- something that cannot be candy coated nor simply shoved under the rug. One is poison and the other will wear the floor. Billy Graham on reading the Bible: Billy Graham preaches from the OLD TESTAMENT:oldbadger wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:12 amQueen Elizabeth was very impressed by Billy Graham's presentations on television and radio. Eventually she invited him to Buckingham Palace for a private conversation. His message was all about 'Love and Understanding' which has somehow got lost in much of modern Christianity.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:46 am Such a person is exposed to many different people, places, policies, and ideologies. They can observe firsthand the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY. I'm sure they would be among the first who would either see GOD working or that such a one could not possibly exist.
And he believed in reading his bible.....the gospels. It's a good idea to know the four gospels..... intimately.
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Post #230No, you are repeating me. You can't even come up with something original. Aren't you a little embarrassed? I already called you out as unworthy of debate and you simply knee-jerked. It's rather pathetic.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 6:22 pmYou are really not worth the trouble. Enjoy yourself.boatsnguitars wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:12 pm"There and Back Again" preceded the OT by tens of thousands of years. And it tells us more about life than the Bible. The Bible is a child's tale for children. Get your facts straight.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 2:52 pmThe Bible came before The Lord of the Rings and copied it. It makes far more sense to be passionate about the Bible. As for Billy Graham, the Queen enjoyed him and so did I. The Bible explains what is now happening in Israel and why.boatsnguitars wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 9:43 amYep, another theologian spouting nonsense. LittleNipper sucking it down like he needs it to live. We talk about the uselessness of theology - here you have it. Just imagine someone passionately telling people about the Lord of the Rings and the power of the Ring, as if it's true. It's sad.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 8:40 amBilly Graham also spoke about sin ----- something that cannot be candy coated nor simply shoved under the rug. One is poison and the other will wear the floor. Billy Graham on reading the Bible: Billy Graham preaches from the OLD TESTAMENT:oldbadger wrote: ↑Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:12 amQueen Elizabeth was very impressed by Billy Graham's presentations on television and radio. Eventually she invited him to Buckingham Palace for a private conversation. His message was all about 'Love and Understanding' which has somehow got lost in much of modern Christianity.LittleNipper wrote: ↑Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:46 am Such a person is exposed to many different people, places, policies, and ideologies. They can observe firsthand the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY. I'm sure they would be among the first who would either see GOD working or that such a one could not possibly exist.
And he believed in reading his bible.....the gospels. It's a good idea to know the four gospels..... intimately.
Raise your game. You're arguing for Christ, for God's sake! CONVINCE US, FOR GOD's SAKE! We implore you!
“And do you think that unto such as you
A maggot-minded, starved, fanatic crew
God gave a secret, and denied it me?
Well, well—what matters it? Believe that, too!”
― Omar Khayyâm
A maggot-minded, starved, fanatic crew
God gave a secret, and denied it me?
Well, well—what matters it? Believe that, too!”
― Omar Khayyâm