[Brother Enoch]

Re: Gentlemen.

Well it would if you ever happened to refuel in Australia. Your 'real' currency is only 9 cents stronger than ours so its not that different.

Pffft. Your 'dollar' isn't even as strong as the Canadian dollar, and it's cheaper to use the Canadian dollar as TP than use it to buy the real thing.

[Blakeyoung]

Re: Gentlemen.

I'm sorry, but Jesus only accepts real (i.e., American) money. The shiny beads and shells that you people use to trade down there won't pay for the fuel for our fleet of Lear Jets, now will it.

Well it would if you ever happened to refuel in Australia. Your 'real' currency is only 9 cents stronger than ours so its not that different.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Gentlemen.

I'm sorry, but Jesus only accepts real (i.e., American) money. The shiny beads and shells that you people use to trade down there won't pay for the fuel for our fleet of Lear Jets, now will it.

[Blakeyoung]

Re: Gentlemen.

However, I am not entirely sure I understand the whole tithing system. Why should my parents pay 10% when it is me being saved? Should I not be the one paying, I'd be happy to tithe 10% of my current bank account....it equates to 2 maybe 3 Australian dollars.

I actually don't need help with tax, my mother is an accountant and deals with tax on a daily basis, also my father is good friends with a tax lawyer so I believe we are doing as much as we can to cut back tax.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Gentlemen.

I do not require a trained accountant to work out 10%, it is nor hard. My parents don't use credit cards, I guess its because they both work with money every day, but I am fairly certain they have debit cards. I don't know how much they earn but I can try and manipulate tonights dinner conversation.

I've never had any need for a job. My parents are pretty loaded, I work occasionally; like for the 6 months prior to going travelling or something but my parent's are always too happy to give me money.

Then they should be doubly happy to give to God's favorite church! Shout Glory!

[Blakeyoung]

Re: Gentlemen.

I do not require a trained accountant to work out 10%, it is nor hard. My parents don't use credit cards, I guess its because they both work with money every day, but I am fairly certain they have debit cards. I don't know how much they earn but I can try and manipulate tonights dinner conversation.

I've never had any need for a job. My parents are pretty loaded, I work occasionally; like for the 6 months prior to going travelling or something but my parent's are always too happy to give me money.

[Bob4God]

Re: Gentlemen.

Well I for one find this completely unacceptable! Most decent Americans have worked six or seven jobs by the time they are 20 years old! Even better, some Americans work two or three jobs at once!

What excuse do you have for no working? You need to get out of that communist cesspit and move to a real country (America) where you can't survive unless you have a couple of jobs. (Or you are on welfare, but we're working on shutting that down so that everybody has to work.)

For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. -2 Thessalonians 3:10

[James Hutchins]

Re: Gentlemen.

Blake, Landover has a great setup. Once they have all the information, they take care of the rest. They check every year for changes by reviewing tax forms (great because they also find mistakes and more deductions, last year I saved over $5,000!) You never have to worry about missing a payment and the resultant consequences, they just do auto debits. You can also specify where you'd like the focus of your gift to go. I have mine directed towards Pastorial care.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Gentlemen.

While I understand, and appreciate, tithing and can easily work out 10%, its not hard. I have never worked a day in my life. I've never had the need. My parents just siphon money into my account, I know it makes me dependent, but I've never had time to work, with my extra curricular activities and study needed to maintain my scholarship.

In that case you should have no problem. Let us know your parent's gross for last year and we'll calculate your fair share of the Tithe. We have a team of high-priced joo accountants who take care of these details for you. Just have your parent's bank account numbers and credit cards ready.

Don't try and jip Jesus.

[Blakeyoung]

Re: Gentlemen.

While I understand, and appreciate, tithing and can easily work out 10%, its not hard. I have never worked a day in my life. I've never had the need. My parents just siphon money into my account, I know it makes me dependent, but I've never had time to work, with my extra curricular activities and study needed to maintain my scholarship.

[Bobby-Joe]

Re: Gentlemen.

*Whew* This gettin' Saved business - it's sure nuf not EASY, eh Blake? The SACrifices a True Christian makes... heck, I play a lotta "Rome:Total War" - I sure hope THAT ain't un-christian..

Bit dated isn't it? Consider that Empires: Total War is out were you can play a Godly Christian bringing faith and civilisation to the brown people of the world.

[Mark Antony]

Re: Gentlemen.

I found mention of one discussing that Halo 3, a game i have played often, is a recruiting tool for pagans and muslims so we are not to play it. Pastor E. linked in a separate thread I can still play halo 2. I would just like to make sure that this is still in effect.

*Whew* This gettin' Saved business - it's sure nuf not EASY, eh Blake? The SACrifices a True Christian makes... heck, I play a lotta "Rome:Total War" - I sure hope THAT ain't un-christian..

[Bob4God]

Re: Gentlemen.

Wide-Open makes a good point. You owe 10% of your income to GOD. This is paid in Tithe, which goes to your church. Many True Christians have a difficult time with math, and they don't own calculators because they are satanic tools of science. If you are unsure how much is ten percent of your weekly income, ask an unsaved friend to calculate it for you, as they are already going to hell.

You need to keep reading your Bible everyday. But it's not enough to just read it, you have to believe it.

Reading the Bible doesn't mean anything if you don't believe that JESUS was beamed into Mary's womb by the mysterious Holy Spirit.

You must believe that GOD drowned everything and everyone on the Earth, except for two of every kind of animal, and Noah's family, who all floated to safety on the Ark. (Story begins in Genesis chapter 6)

You must also believe that the Earth was literally created in six days, and on the seventh day GOD rested. Man was formed out of dust which GOD breathed life into. Woman was created from man, out of his rib. Woman is subservient to man, and that's just the way it is. (Genesis 3:16)

We take the Bible literally unless it says not to take it literally. The King James Version 1611 is the only version of the Bible as far as we are concerned.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!

[Wide-Open]

Re: Gentlemen.

Did we already mention tithing 10% of your gross income to Baby Jesus via His favorite church, Landover Baptist?

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Re: Gentlemen.

I read through some of those threads Bob4God, found many of them very interesting. I found mention of one discussing that Halo 3, a game i have played often, is a recruiting tool for pagans and muslims so we are not to play it. But according to his site, http://www.sexisforfags.com/no-sex.asp, Pastor E. linked in a separate thread I can still play halo 2. I would just like to make sure that this is still in effect.

I am not entirely sure if I am going about salvation the right way, I have admitted my sins, and I am now fully geared up got God. I have slowly started reading the Bible from that link you provided. What else should I do?

The next step is: Be willing to turn from sin (repent).

Jesus said: "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." (Luke 13:5)

"And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:" (Acts 17:30)

This is not to be taken lightly. Are you willing to repent of your arrogance? Your whoredoms? Your lies and vanity? Your God mockery? Need I go on?

Search your soul, Blake. On your knees, open your heart to Jesus.