Is this real?

[Randyq]

Re: Is this real?

That's right. The Old Testament calls it a "great fish". When Jesus says this:

Matthew 12:40 "For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth."

He's obviously not referring to the same event, because Jonas and Jonah are different by one entire English letter through multiple layers of translation (never mind that written ancient Hebrew [where the story originates] didn't even have vowels), so we know that there must have been some other dude with almost exactly the same name who underwent almost exactly the same fantastic trauma at almost exactly the same time at almost exactly the same place on the planet, and the fact that the two stories (both of which must have been common knowledge in Jesus' time, else His referral would have gone "whooosh" over everyone's head and been pointless) have been melded into one over the ensuing years is just one of those completely unexplainable mysteries of life.

Why haven't you (I'm assuming) read the entire Bible yet, Randy? You really should!

Didymis much - do you consider youself a Christian?

[Nobar King]

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I'm pretty sure you have sinned with your right hand and I'm damn sure not going to shake it.

[Randyq]

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Dear friend:

I have yet to see anything from you along the lines of "Here is a direct quotation from the King James Bible, and this is the way in which I believe that Landover Baptist Church ignores, misquotes, or misapplies it." It'll be much easier for us to address your concerns once you've done that.

Have a blessed day.

Yours in Christ's abundant love,
Isaac

Mathew 5:30
30And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

I'm sure some have sinned with their right hand, but I don't see anyone cutting off their hands.

[Pastor Isaac Peters]

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If anyone would read what's in the messages I read, they too would think this is sure a long way from people showing god's love.

Sincerely,
Unsaved Trash

Dear friend:

I have yet to see anything from you along the lines of "Here is a direct quotation from the King James Bible, and this is the way in which I believe that Landover Baptist Church ignores, misquotes, or misapplies it." It'll be much easier for us to address your concerns once you've done that.

Have a blessed day.

Yours in Christ's abundant love,
Isaac

[Basilissa]

Re: Is this real?

If anyone would read what's in the messages I read, they too would think this is sure a long way from people showing god's love.

Sincerely,
Unsaved Trash

Sweetie, of course we show God's love, just the way it is - tough and conditional.

John 3:18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

[Mary Etheldreda]

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If anyone would read what's in the messages I read, they too would think this is sure a long way from people showing god's love.

Sincerely,
Unsaved Trash

Is that an example of one of Satan's lies you've bought? People will always tell you things that make you feel good about yourself, the world, and your part in it?

[Randyq]

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So tell us, which one of Satan's lies has you all wound up and confused? What has inspired you to be so mean as to come into our house, accuse us of being mean and rotten people, and then pleading for help?

If anyone would read what's in the messages I read, they too would think this is sure a long way from people showing god's love.

Sincerely,
Unsaved Trash

[Didymus Much]

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...swallow the whole thing, sort of like Jonah and the sea monster, which is not specifically identified as a whale...

That's right. The Old Testament calls it a "great fish". When Jesus says this:

Matthew 12:40 "For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth."

He's obviously not referring to the same event, because Jonas and Jonah are different by one entire English letter through multiple layers of translation (never mind that written ancient Hebrew [where the story originates] didn't even have vowels), so we know that there must have been some other dude with almost exactly the same name who underwent almost exactly the same fantastic trauma at almost exactly the same time at almost exactly the same place on the planet, and the fact that the two stories (both of which must have been common knowledge in Jesus' time, else His referral would have gone "whooosh" over everyone's head and been pointless) have been melded into one over the ensuing years is just one of those completely unexplainable mysteries of life.

Why haven't you (I'm assuming) read the entire Bible yet, Randy? You really should!

[handmaiden]

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Not sure how I stumbled upon this site. I have never seen such hateful, vitriol remarks about fellow human beings all in the name of God. At first I thought this may be a satire on Christianity but what I have read, I'm beginning to think some of you are serious.
I actually was hoping to find a site that I could ask questions about God and some of my problems I am having.
There is a song named "You Give Love a Bad Name". Your subtitle could be "you give religion a bad name". I would love to ask questions but I'm not allowed to start a new thread. I'll probably be banned on here anyhow. One question I have is concerning the arrogance of Christians and Christianity and the power of prayer.
Have a great day.

Dear Randyq-- I, for one, am happy that you are here and don't want to see you banned. I want you to stick around and read, read, read.


Anything you see that you don't like, feel free to follow from the original source, i.e., the Bible itself. There are so many deluded dupes out there who think that know what the Bible says, and many, many more who cherry-pick the pretty parts to create a comfortable, modern mythos for themselves.


Don't be deceived! The book known by millions as the Word of God really does speak for itself and it specifically cautions against singling out one verse in favor of another. To stand true as a believer, you really do have to be willing to swallow the whole thing, sort of like Jonah and the sea monster, which is not specifically identified as a whale.


So, have fun looking around this site, but for real enjoyment, read the Bible!


Non-facetiously yours,


Handmaiden

[H. Montague Worthington]

Re: Is this real?

It's always surprising when God virtually grabs your head and forces it down to see, smell, taste, and feel the disgusting and foul parts of the world He created-- so we can know and viscerally sense His loving vengeance and barbaric affection.

[I Man Rastafari]

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Greetings Randy! You will find these Baptists to be very kind and welcoming. They are white people and I believe they are very representative of all white people here in Babylon. I have found them most useful in understanding white people which is one of the reasons I have come here to Babylon for my education. I am currently on sabbatical from most of my studies in order to work for the election of Hillary Clinton but I have found ample opportunities to continue my study of white girls who are many in the Hillary campaign. You seem to have reservations about these Baptists but I assure you that they are very fine people even though they are white people. Are you a white man?


Jah Guide!
Trevor

[Basilissa]

Re: Is this real?

Not sure how I stumbled upon this site.

The answer is easy: Jesus Himself has led you here! Praise Him!

I have never seen such hateful, vitriol remarks about fellow human beings all in the name of God.

You should try reading the Bible sometime. It's the direct source of everything we say and do.

At first I thought this may be a satire on Christianity but what I have read, I'm beginning to think some of you are serious.

There's nothing funny about , sweetie!

I actually was hoping to find a site that I could ask questions about God and some of my problems I am having.

Go ahead, sweetie!

There is a song named "You Give Love a Bad Name". Your subtitle could be "you give religion a bad name".

The Bible is the Holy Text of Christianity. What are we supposed to do, hide the "ugly" 90% of it and therefore lie about God and Christianity?

I would love to ask questions but I'm not allowed to start a new thread.

I think you just did...?

I'll probably be banned on here anyhow. One question I have is concerning the arrogance of Christians and Christianity and the power of prayer.

Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Have you heard about some earthquakes lately?...

Have a great day.

Thank you, sweetie, I sure will!

[Mary Etheldreda]

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Not sure how I stumbled upon this site. I have never seen such hateful, vitriol remarks about fellow human beings all in the name of God. At first I thought this may be a satire on Christianity but what I have read, I'm beginning to think some of you are serious.
I actually was hoping to find a site that I could ask questions about God and some of my problems I am having.
There is a song named "You Give Love a Bad Name". Your subtitle could be "you give religion a bad name". I would love to ask questions but I'm not allowed to start a new thread. I'll probably be banned on here anyhow. One question I have is concerning the arrogance of Christians and Christianity and the power of prayer.
Have a great day.

Many people will be very surprised when they see our message. God blessed us with the understanding of his Word (John 14:26). If you are upset, you are upset with the LORD, what He says, and what He desires. But you look on as a child who is denied something that is not in his best interest, or a child who is being lovingly reprimanded. God is displeased with people like you. The Prophet reveals, And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction. (Zechariah 1:15 ) Don’t you see how your continued rebellion hurts the LORD?

The people of this world have changed the truth of God into lies, and that is why you are so confused as to what the Bible really says. The apostle Paul wrote, [People like you] changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. (Romans 1:22-25) The “creature” referred to here is Satan. People like you are easily duped by Satan’s lies because he tells you just what you want to hear, and so like greedy little toddlers you rush in and gobble up whatever you can find that satiates your immediate desires.

So tell us, which one of Satan's lies has you all wound up and confused? What has inspired you to be so mean as to come into our house, accuse us of being mean and rotten people, and then pleading for help?

[Randyq]

Not sure how I stumbled upon this site. I have never seen such hateful, vitriol remarks about fellow human beings all in the name of God. At first I thought this may be a satire on Christianity but what I have read, I'm beginning to think some of you are serious.
I actually was hoping to find a site that I could ask questions about God and some of my problems I am having.
There is a song named "You Give Love a Bad Name". Your subtitle could be "you give religion a bad name". I would love to ask questions but I'm not allowed to start a new thread. I'll probably be banned on here anyhow. One question I have is concerning the arrogance of Christians and Christianity and the power of prayer.
Have a great day.