In the very beginning, there was only one church....Christ's church. Some did not like what was be taught so they branched out and formed their own church. And so on and so on. That is the reason there are so many denominations today. Church of Christ is Christ's church. It does not add to the Book and it does not take away from It. Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking anybody's religion. To each his own.
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O!, Toggles,
You do have a way with words.
That was very well put.
You do have a way with words.
That was very well put.
"To each their own" is right!
Thats why we live in America! So we have a few freedoms left.
If you have a spiritual calling to be Baptised----then do so! You don't need to ask the opinion of others! As you grow spiritually, you may decide to make some changes and your religious beliefs will change and evolve as well.
As you might expect, if you ask this crowd their opinons you will certainly get them. The unfortunate part is that there are some people on this website who cross the line----repeatedly, ad nauseum.
They are totally toxic, miserable,self-absorbed, and hateful, but the world is full of people like that and it just helps to ignore that element. Just take satisfaction in that they will always live out their lives in their own misery and will never be anything but miserable nothings . They deserve it.
Best wishes to you on your spiritual journey!
Thats why we live in America! So we have a few freedoms left.
If you have a spiritual calling to be Baptised----then do so! You don't need to ask the opinion of others! As you grow spiritually, you may decide to make some changes and your religious beliefs will change and evolve as well.
As you might expect, if you ask this crowd their opinons you will certainly get them. The unfortunate part is that there are some people on this website who cross the line----repeatedly, ad nauseum.
They are totally toxic, miserable,self-absorbed, and hateful, but the world is full of people like that and it just helps to ignore that element. Just take satisfaction in that they will always live out their lives in their own misery and will never be anything but miserable nothings . They deserve it.
Best wishes to you on your spiritual journey!
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~Church of Christ is Christ's church.
And the Estern Orthodox believe the Roman Catholics broke from them, the one "true" chucrh.
And the Roman Catholics believe the Orthodox (Christians) broke from them... (and we know for a fact that the Protestants did).
So we see how that argument goes.
~Some did not like what was be taught so they branched out and formed their own church. A BREAKAWAY POLITICAL FACTION I REMIND YOU Which includes ALL protesttant denominations.
They are ALL Christ's church. Only some of them forget the CHRIST part, and have distorted, diluted and altered "the message" beyond recognition.
And the Estern Orthodox believe the Roman Catholics broke from them, the one "true" chucrh.
And the Roman Catholics believe the Orthodox (Christians) broke from them... (and we know for a fact that the Protestants did).
So we see how that argument goes.
~Some did not like what was be taught so they branched out and formed their own church. A BREAKAWAY POLITICAL FACTION I REMIND YOU Which includes ALL protesttant denominations.
They are ALL Christ's church. Only some of them forget the CHRIST part, and have distorted, diluted and altered "the message" beyond recognition.
Briliant! Gyrofoam, Brilliant
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Just take satisfaction in that they will always live out their lives in their own misery and will never be anything but miserable nothings . They deserve it.
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See, Bobby, that is the difference between a blue-blooded queen and a bitchette suffering from PMS. Gyrofoam never lets an opportunity to get a good dig pass, but never, ever (well, hardly ever) says anything unladylike.
TTFN, Dahlink.
(And, Steve, a very valid point about not needing to ask the opinions of others.)
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Just take satisfaction in that they will always live out their lives in their own misery and will never be anything but miserable nothings . They deserve it.
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See, Bobby, that is the difference between a blue-blooded queen and a bitchette suffering from PMS. Gyrofoam never lets an opportunity to get a good dig pass, but never, ever (well, hardly ever) says anything unladylike.
TTFN, Dahlink.
(And, Steve, a very valid point about not needing to ask the opinions of others.)
At my family's house we used to get regular knocks on our door every weekend. On one occasion my uncle (a Catholic priest) was visiting from back East, and we invited the two (very cute btw) missionaries in for a chat.
Within five minutes it became abundantly clear that they didn't have the slightest clue about their religion, or why they believed what they did, and in desperation they began looking for an excuse to get up and leave.
My point is, I've always had this same experience with the LDS: they're a mile wide and an inch deep. If you scratch their surface rhetoric, which isn't hard to do, invariably you'll find a whole lot of ignorance at best, and usually a seething cauldron of hatred and bigotry.
To the original poster, I would advise you to take an objective look at the beliefs of the LDS, and don't rely on other people telling you what it's about. Do your own homework.
Within five minutes it became abundantly clear that they didn't have the slightest clue about their religion, or why they believed what they did, and in desperation they began looking for an excuse to get up and leave.
My point is, I've always had this same experience with the LDS: they're a mile wide and an inch deep. If you scratch their surface rhetoric, which isn't hard to do, invariably you'll find a whole lot of ignorance at best, and usually a seething cauldron of hatred and bigotry.
To the original poster, I would advise you to take an objective look at the beliefs of the LDS, and don't rely on other people telling you what it's about. Do your own homework.
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Its still a shame!!!!!!!!!
Its so sad,we all have good days and bad Im glad most of mine are good,instead of wallowing in self-misery.Good luck to yall!
Its so sad,we all have good days and bad Im glad most of mine are good,instead of wallowing in self-misery.Good luck to yall!
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Jesus saves. Moses invests. But Buddha pays dividends.
Still nothing beats a JW coming to the door and getting pushy.
One day I'm gonna saw "We worship the almighty phallus and the devil, don't we honey?" And plant a big wet kiss on my husband's lips.
They'd run for the hills.
Still nothing beats a JW coming to the door and getting pushy.
One day I'm gonna saw "We worship the almighty phallus and the devil, don't we honey?" And plant a big wet kiss on my husband's lips.
They'd run for the hills.
Or, they'd ask to join you...
Back when I was young, we frequently got the momos and the jws and all the other whack-jobs proselytizing in our very large apartment complex (mainly students). For some reason, I don't think we ever once saw two women, it was always two guys or just one guy - but then, he'd be about my size or bigger.
The guy across the hall from us had a bet with his sister, with whom he shared the apartment.
Their bet?
Whoever laid five jeebus-missionaries first, didn't have to spend Christmas at home with their parents, ultra-conservative Bible-thumpers.
He won.
He used to tell us all about his "come-to-Jesus", um, moments.
The link is to a pretty funny scene from Later Days
Back when I was young, we frequently got the momos and the jws and all the other whack-jobs proselytizing in our very large apartment complex (mainly students). For some reason, I don't think we ever once saw two women, it was always two guys or just one guy - but then, he'd be about my size or bigger.
The guy across the hall from us had a bet with his sister, with whom he shared the apartment.
Their bet?
Whoever laid five jeebus-missionaries first, didn't have to spend Christmas at home with their parents, ultra-conservative Bible-thumpers.
He won.
He used to tell us all about his "come-to-Jesus", um, moments.
The link is to a pretty funny scene from Later Days
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Church of Christ...
Any church that is built on salvation by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ,and believes in the Trinity,Father-Son_Holy Spirit, is a Christian church, I am a Methodist, was raised a Baptist, and believe Advent Christian doctrine, and have been baptised by immersion,all these things I have done,have nothing to do with salvation, only faith and belief in the Death,Burial and Resurection of the Lord Jesus Christ is what counts,denominations mean nothing, this is what I believe,But I also believe the Jews are Gods chosen people...enough of my preaching,!!! the moral of this is Be very careful ...The Mormons HATE gays,so do a lot of churches...especially the Church of Christ..and the Baptists,not all but most, God don't make no junk,I had no choice in being gay,I did choose to be a Christian.
Any church that is built on salvation by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ,and believes in the Trinity,Father-Son_Holy Spirit, is a Christian church, I am a Methodist, was raised a Baptist, and believe Advent Christian doctrine, and have been baptised by immersion,all these things I have done,have nothing to do with salvation, only faith and belief in the Death,Burial and Resurection of the Lord Jesus Christ is what counts,denominations mean nothing, this is what I believe,But I also believe the Jews are Gods chosen people...enough of my preaching,!!! the moral of this is Be very careful ...The Mormons HATE gays,so do a lot of churches...especially the Church of Christ..and the Baptists,not all but most, God don't make no junk,I had no choice in being gay,I did choose to be a Christian.
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~Whoever laid five jeebus-missionaries first, didn't have to spend Christmas at home with their parents, ultra-conservative Bible-thumpers. He won.
Was he comforting the XXs or the XYs? and if he got both (or two XYs) at the same time does that count as one or two?
Was he comforting the XXs or the XYs? and if he got both (or two XYs) at the same time does that count as one or two?
Toggles,
You know, you are frequently the bright spot in my day.
They both did well, at least one they shared (not at the same time, what were you thinking?).
All XY, my dear and, no, not that I know of.
You know, you are frequently the bright spot in my day.
They both did well, at least one they shared (not at the same time, what were you thinking?).
All XY, my dear and, no, not that I know of.
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Thank you.
I love me too. (DUCKS AND RUNS!)
I love me too. (DUCKS AND RUNS!)
"Within five minutes it became abundantly clear that they didn't have the slightest clue about their religion, or why they believed what they did, and in desperation they began looking for an excuse to get up and leave."
I've been under the impression that at least some Mormon males do the mission because it's expected, not because they really want to.
I have even heard it said by someone who's studied the church that the REAL reason for the mission is to retain the existing male Mormons, NOT necessarily to get new members.
As I commented earlier, I once knew a guy who was a Mormon about to go on his mission. I met him a few times after he returned, and he was definitely a different person. Possibly simply because he was older, but I have to wonder if the mission didn't change him.
Like Panthera, I, too, have never seen a female Mormon doing mission work. I'm under the impression it CAN happen, but it's not expected.
I've been under the impression that at least some Mormon males do the mission because it's expected, not because they really want to.
I have even heard it said by someone who's studied the church that the REAL reason for the mission is to retain the existing male Mormons, NOT necessarily to get new members.
As I commented earlier, I once knew a guy who was a Mormon about to go on his mission. I met him a few times after he returned, and he was definitely a different person. Possibly simply because he was older, but I have to wonder if the mission didn't change him.
Like Panthera, I, too, have never seen a female Mormon doing mission work. I'm under the impression it CAN happen, but it's not expected.
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question to mr Jms
You state "In the very beginning, there was only one church....Christ's church. "
What do I tell my Jewish friends? Or does that not count?
You state "In the very beginning, there was only one church....Christ's church. "
What do I tell my Jewish friends? Or does that not count?
Now Kevin,
Clearly you have neglected to maintain your lithium intake----again. I'm sure if you try to get your mental health issues stabilized all 4' 2in of you, or whatever, will begin to calm down and your normal level of toxicity will return---- much to the relief of the many people I have spoken with who have indicated how weary and sick of you, well, perhaps of your illness, they are.
In any event, since you don't collect,restore, or have any other real interest in appliances, perhaps you should consider a different venue on which to pontificate your agenda, after all, you do seem to know everything about everything. I just don't understand how you can do all the work you claim to do and travel all those distances, and yet, still manage to make responses to threads as though you are just sitting there waiting for them. Or, perhaps you are.
So mysterious. Almost like the Wizard of Oz. A horrible, little creature, hiding behind a curtain, and pulling levers trying to fool the people into thinking he is some great god of some sort.
Oh well, whatever.
Clearly you have neglected to maintain your lithium intake----again. I'm sure if you try to get your mental health issues stabilized all 4' 2in of you, or whatever, will begin to calm down and your normal level of toxicity will return---- much to the relief of the many people I have spoken with who have indicated how weary and sick of you, well, perhaps of your illness, they are.
In any event, since you don't collect,restore, or have any other real interest in appliances, perhaps you should consider a different venue on which to pontificate your agenda, after all, you do seem to know everything about everything. I just don't understand how you can do all the work you claim to do and travel all those distances, and yet, still manage to make responses to threads as though you are just sitting there waiting for them. Or, perhaps you are.
So mysterious. Almost like the Wizard of Oz. A horrible, little creature, hiding behind a curtain, and pulling levers trying to fool the people into thinking he is some great god of some sort.
Oh well, whatever.
Steve,
It's spelled Keven, not Kevin.
Feeling better now that you got all that out?
It's spelled Keven, not Kevin.
Feeling better now that you got all that out?
Much better Kevin, and oh, what interesting barage of e-mail I've recieved.
Steve,
I'm going to lay my cards out here on the table.
We have two similarities which, I think, are worth mentioning.
Similarities:
We both collect. Since 2006, I have restored a 1953 Westinghouse Rainbow Stove (complete re-wiring, new energy-regulators, search and successful find of super-burner ((!)), a 1950 Monarch Stove, 1947 Shelvador, 1950/51 WestySlantFront Dryer (new thermostats, new element container, rebuild of special timer), 1958 Tragimatic (not much to do there, yet, but they aren't called Tragimatics for nothing)((and she's PANK)!!!, two Radarranges (those nasty door switches and failing caps on the capacitive input board)....
And a lot more.
Nearly all of those projects, including seven Model 8 or earlier Mixmasters, were only possible because members here on AW.org helped. A lot. Some sent parts, some sent schematics, some held my hand through all the difficult steps.
Our second similarity is, we are both full-blooded screaming queens who, when offended, make Joan Crawford look like a mild mannered meek little church-mouse of a quiet housewife.
Personally, I enjoy a mud-slinging queenly battle just as much as any other lady, you are one of the very few queens around here who is not only capable of true being truly nasty, but has the intelligence to make it worth it. I doubt you'd want to truly bed any of those sycophants who 'think' you're taking their side in these debates, and the pity-fcuk you provide them is pretty thin gruel - as a true queen, you deserve a better group of supporters.
Unfortunately, our battles royal are taking place in Robert's living room.
Let's call the whole thing off. Just plain ignore each other, unless we have something relevant to say to the topic. I enjoy your comments to topics I post on, certainly you post often enough on interesting topics for me to wish to add a word or two to a thread you've started.
When, however, the opportunity arises - and, given our mutual inflammability, it arises 24/7, let's just not and say we didn't.
Robert deserves better and I apologize to him for my behavior here.
I'm going to lay my cards out here on the table.
We have two similarities which, I think, are worth mentioning.
Similarities:
We both collect. Since 2006, I have restored a 1953 Westinghouse Rainbow Stove (complete re-wiring, new energy-regulators, search and successful find of super-burner ((!)), a 1950 Monarch Stove, 1947 Shelvador, 1950/51 WestySlantFront Dryer (new thermostats, new element container, rebuild of special timer), 1958 Tragimatic (not much to do there, yet, but they aren't called Tragimatics for nothing)((and she's PANK)!!!, two Radarranges (those nasty door switches and failing caps on the capacitive input board)....
And a lot more.
Nearly all of those projects, including seven Model 8 or earlier Mixmasters, were only possible because members here on AW.org helped. A lot. Some sent parts, some sent schematics, some held my hand through all the difficult steps.
Our second similarity is, we are both full-blooded screaming queens who, when offended, make Joan Crawford look like a mild mannered meek little church-mouse of a quiet housewife.
Personally, I enjoy a mud-slinging queenly battle just as much as any other lady, you are one of the very few queens around here who is not only capable of true being truly nasty, but has the intelligence to make it worth it. I doubt you'd want to truly bed any of those sycophants who 'think' you're taking their side in these debates, and the pity-fcuk you provide them is pretty thin gruel - as a true queen, you deserve a better group of supporters.
Unfortunately, our battles royal are taking place in Robert's living room.
Let's call the whole thing off. Just plain ignore each other, unless we have something relevant to say to the topic. I enjoy your comments to topics I post on, certainly you post often enough on interesting topics for me to wish to add a word or two to a thread you've started.
When, however, the opportunity arises - and, given our mutual inflammability, it arises 24/7, let's just not and say we didn't.
Robert deserves better and I apologize to him for my behavior here.
I think I'm going to start a church.
Edir Macedo, a brazilian man that started the Universal Church has BILLIONS of dollars.
His FRANCHISE temples around the world are always huge and it has all the luxury one could want.
The only thing they don't have yet is a price list.
Just take a look at one of his many "operational houses" around the world. As you can see by the pictures, the house is very poor, specially the ceiling details and bathroom faucets in gold.
Ducks and runs
Edir Macedo, a brazilian man that started the Universal Church has BILLIONS of dollars.
His FRANCHISE temples around the world are always huge and it has all the luxury one could want.
The only thing they don't have yet is a price list.
Just take a look at one of his many "operational houses" around the world. As you can see by the pictures, the house is very poor, specially the ceiling details and bathroom faucets in gold.
Ducks and runs
