[I Man Rastafari]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

Greetings!


I am very pleased to make your acquaintance. I am Trevor McGregor late of Kingston on the Island of Jamaica which is my home and here in Babylon to further my studies. I welcome you even though I am not a forum member. Many women from Kingston come to Miami and work in the massage parlors there. They are very well paid for their services and they usually retire to Jamaica and grow fat. I hope that you enjoy success in that field as well.


Jah Guide!
Trevor

[Alex112]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

The Christian position is that when God looks at sinful humans He sees His son being tortured and that makes it OK.

II Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made [Jesus] to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Then, instead of being enemies with God, we're able to become His friends. If when God looked down He just saw the sin that would make Him very angry but if He could also see Christ's blood draining out whilst being mocked and also jabbed with a spear, God would be able to disregard our fallen condition.

Ephesians 2:13-15 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace

You could think of it as being like a foreigner, someone God wouldn't want anything to do with (except for arranging perpetual torture) full of strange ideas and so on; that's much as you described in your last post. And of course that's how it remains for people who are not Christians. But once we'd caused His son to be murdered as the outcome for sins He'd never committed we became God's children ourselves.

Ephesians 2:18-19 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God

That's how God can take it.

That actually makes alot of sense actually I mean I guess I kind of figured something like that I just couldnt understand it. But yeah your right sorry for asking a possible dumb question it's just hard to deal with the news about all this sin going on or reading about all this new age guru magazines it really infuriates me you know?

[MitzaLizalor]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

but...I dont know how he can take it most of the time :/

The Christian position is that when God looks at sinful humans He sees His son being tortured and that makes it OK.

II Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made [Jesus] to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Then, instead of being enemies with God, we're able to become His friends. If when God looked down He just saw the sin that would make Him very angry but if He could also see Christ's blood draining out whilst being mocked and also jabbed with a spear, God would be able to disregard our fallen condition.

Ephesians 2:13-15 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace

You could think of it as being like a foreigner, someone God wouldn't want anything to do with (except for arranging perpetual torture) full of strange ideas and so on; that's much as you described in your last post. And of course that's how it remains for people who are not Christians. But once we'd caused His son to be murdered as the outcome for sins He'd never committed we became God's children ourselves.

Ephesians 2:18-19 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God

That's how God can take it.

[Alex112]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

Hi .. Welcome to the forum. Orientalist theory is a minefield of idolatry and weird cults with gurus for just about every imaginable discipline whether originating in India or Japan or anywhere in between. They have exerted a fascination over 19th century bohemians, 20th century beatniks and hippies, 21st century new-age cranks by "revealing" their "the original" [martial art] [physical therapy] [meditation] [soma recipe] [you name it they'll have "the original" to promote] but how can we be sure that they have no such thing?

Now I'm not suggesting they just made it up last week or even a century ago; some of the stuff is quite old but if they had recently invented it, it would be very difficult to tell the difference given their guru export infrastructure. What I am saying is that it can't possibly be original if it comes from India or anywhere farther east. Humans have not always lived in the Orient. From Mount Ararat there were migrations in various directions and, particularly in the case of India, a mountain barrier to cross. We don't know what route they took—several have been suggested—but we do know that upon arrival they established trade routes to bring in stuff they needed. The skills needed to do that would necessarily be pre-existing and therefore the original forms of whatever crackpot theories they were using came from somewhere else.

Isaiah 54:8-13a In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer. For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee. For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee. O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires. And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones. And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD

Noah re-populated the world but as his descendants spread out they were unable to avoid sin. Many were afflicted with ailments as a result and imagined all sorts of ways to "feel better" but notice how God explains where learning comes from? Not from gurus or Zen masters or leering idols they seem so eager to carve. Some of them even have piles of earth as "deities" so it's important for you to check out the true origin of the technique you're interested in. God knows that already and, just as in Jeremiah He has warned us of the consequences for disregarding Him, so in Isaiah were reassured that He won't sit idly by when Christians look to the Orient for instruction. After all, if there were no consequences for rejecting Him people would start to think He didn't care.

John 14:5-6 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Nah dont worry ashiatsu is legit. I do agree with you about all their other stuff though but ashiatsu isnt like their other stuff it's a legitimate massage technique


The other crap needs to go especially the yoga and self help gurus and the people that run around saying you need to become one with the universe and practice martial arts or practice clearing of the mind in meditation or take part in those weird tea ceremonies or other crap that stuff always made me mad and I mean i get god is waiting to carry out his final plan to end all this with the tribulation and stuff but...I dont know how he can take it most of the time :/

[MitzaLizalor]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

Hello my name is Alex. I'm a christian I come from the united states and I'm a christian. My dream is to become an ashiatsu massage therapist and live in a nicer town My favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11

Hi .. Welcome to the forum. Orientalist theory is a minefield of idolatry and weird cults with gurus for just about every imaginable discipline whether originating in India or Japan or anywhere in between. They have exerted a fascination over 19th century bohemians, 20th century beatniks and hippies, 21st century new-age cranks by "revealing" their "the original" [martial art] [physical therapy] [meditation] [soma recipe] [you name it they'll have "the original" to promote] but how can we be sure that they have no such thing?

Now I'm not suggesting they just made it up last week or even a century ago; some of the stuff is quite old but if they had recently invented it, it would be very difficult to tell the difference given their guru export infrastructure. What I am saying is that it can't possibly be original if it comes from India or anywhere farther east. Humans have not always lived in the Orient. From Mount Ararat there were migrations in various directions and, particularly in the case of India, a mountain barrier to cross. We don't know what route they took—several have been suggested—but we do know that upon arrival they established trade routes to bring in stuff they needed. The skills needed to do that would necessarily be pre-existing and therefore the original forms of whatever crackpot theories they were using came from somewhere else.

Isaiah 54:8-13a In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer. For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee. For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee. O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires. And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones. And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD

Noah re-populated the world but as his descendants spread out they were unable to avoid sin. Many were afflicted with ailments as a result and imagined all sorts of ways to "feel better" but notice how God explains where learning comes from? Not from gurus or Zen masters or leering idols they seem so eager to carve. Some of them even have piles of earth as "deities" so it's important for you to check out the true origin of the technique you're interested in. God knows that already and, just as in Jeremiah He has warned us of the consequences for disregarding Him, so in Isaiah were reassured that He won't sit idly by when Christians look to the Orient for instruction. After all, if there were no consequences for rejecting Him people would start to think He didn't care.

John 14:5-6 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

[Uncle Rutherford]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

Got it!


Nah don't worry I will mostly be talking about God!

Mostly doesn’t cut it. God requires your full attention, understanding, and obedience. You won’t get in Heaven for following just “most of The KJV Bible”. Not following through all the way is a sign of laziness and God is very strict about this according to 2 Thessalonians 3:10! For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. Are you a welfare baby that relies on food stamps paid for with the taxes of those who actually work?

[James Hutchins]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

You people? Huh?


I follow all those scriptures you dont need to reply to me with scripture I follow the bible word for word

Wow. Not a single thank you for the Pastor to take the time out his busy schedule JUST FOR YOU. Talk about ungrateful!

No wonder you have 'problems'. I suspect you've never read, let alone seen a Bible.

[Alex112]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

You can post in any thread you fancy, dear. You are just not allowed to create new threads outside of the Introduction Forum. I do forward towards reading your posts on subjects other than touching other people with your feet (eww!).

Got it!


Nah don't worry I will mostly be talking about God!

[Basilissa]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

Thank you so much! I promise I will enjoy my time on here I hope that what i read on here will grow me in my faith!

You can post in any thread you fancy, dear. You are just not allowed to create new threads outside of the Introduction Forum. I do forward towards reading your posts on subjects other than touching other people with your feet (eww!).

[Alex112]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

Oh, you are most definitely more than welcome, Miss Alex. As a matter of fact, you are as welcome as the tulips, hyacinths and narcissus in my prize-winning garden.

Now, then, I don't know if you realize this or not, but did you know that you can post messages in other parts of ? Feel free to branch out, to look around the various forums, and to post as you wish. I should mention, though, that at this stage, you will be unable to post any new messages. You can reply to messages in any of the forums, though. The Introductory Forum is the only forum where our "Unsaved Trash" newcomers can post new messages -- as you've done so well.

I might clarify that the reason for the slight restriction in posting new messages in the other forums is that all Unsaved Trash are subject to a very thorough and intense investigation by our Department of Faith. Our very dedicated servants of the are hard at work -- day and night -- going through the file that they've collected in regard to your affairs. Once their investigation is completed, and if you have succeeded in meeting the extremely high standards that Almighty has given to , then you may receive a nice email from one of our senior, ly menfolk.

Until, then, I hope that what you read on our forums will enrich you, as you seek the Face of ; here, at .

Thank you so much! I promise I will enjoy my time on here I hope that what i read on here will grow me in my faith!

[Isabella White]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

Thank you so much for the kind welcome! I appreciate it! I cant wait to post more here!

I'm absolutly sure I want to be a massage therapist! I want to help others I'm pretty sure it will be alright

Oh, you are most definitely more than welcome, Miss Alex. As a matter of fact, you are as welcome as the tulips, hyacinths and narcissus in my prize-winning garden.

Now, then, I don't know if you realize this or not, but did you know that you can post messages in other parts of ? Feel free to branch out, to look around the various forums, and to post as you wish. I should mention, though, that at this stage, you will be unable to post any new messages. You can reply to messages in any of the forums, though. The Introductory Forum is the only forum where our "Unsaved Trash" newcomers can post new messages -- as you've done so well.

I might clarify that the reason for the slight restriction in posting new messages in the other forums is that all Unsaved Trash are subject to a very thorough and intense investigation by our Department of Faith. Our very dedicated servants of the are hard at work -- day and night -- going through the file that they've collected in regard to your affairs. Once their investigation is completed, and if you have succeeded in meeting the extremely high standards that Almighty has given to , then you may receive a nice email from one of our senior, ly menfolk.

Until, then, I hope that what you read on our forums will enrich you, as you seek the Face of ; here, at .

[Alex112]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

Dear Miss Alex: To you, I am very pleased to extend a most cordial I can't begin to tell you how truly happy we are that you have made your way to our blessed part of the interwebs galaxy. It is my prayer that you will seek the with all of your heart, abandoning and forsaking all of your sinful behavior, and that you will join the many righteous servants of Almighty , as we seek through glorious .


Now, then, Dear, I do hope you won't mind my saying so, but are you quite sure that you want to be a massage therapist? That does not sound like something that would be pleasing to . Or, was that a typographical error? Did you, in fact, mean that you you want to be a speech therapist -- one that specializes in helping deformed unfortunates deliver their messages verbally?

As for living in a nicer town, well, you won't find a nicer place than that of Freehold. Why else would the have placed beloved people here?

May bless you as you fellowship with us, Dear.

Thank you so much for the kind welcome! I appreciate it! I cant wait to post more here!


I'm absolutly sure I want to be a massage therapist! I want to help others I'm pretty sure it will be alright

[Isabella White]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

Hello my name is Alex. I'm a christian I come from the united states and I'm a christian. My dream is to become an ashiatsu massage therapist and live in a nicer town My favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11

Dear Miss Alex: To you, I am very pleased to extend a most cordial I can't begin to tell you how truly happy we are that you have made your way to our blessed part of the interwebs galaxy. It is my prayer that you will seek the with all of your heart, abandoning and forsaking all of your sinful behavior, and that you will join the many righteous servants of Almighty , as we seek through glorious .


Now, then, Dear, I do hope you won't mind my saying so, but are you quite sure that you want to be a massage therapist? That does not sound like something that would be pleasing to . Or, was that a typographical error? Did you, in fact, mean that you you want to be a speech therapist -- one that specializes in helping deformed unfortunates deliver their messages verbally?

As for living in a nicer town, well, you won't find a nicer place than that of Freehold. Why else would the have placed beloved people here?

May bless you as you fellowship with us, Dear.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

I'm in my twenties

No ashiatsu can be done by anybody that is capable of doing it they hands or feet dont have to be perfect

So why, at your age, have you not yet achieved your "ambition"?

[Basilissa]

Re: Hi my name is Alex

Of coarse I do I'm not like those luke warm Christians that think that some sin is less serious than other sins or believe that evolution can be mixed with the creation story

That's nice, dear. I do look forward toward reading your contributions outside of your intro thread.