[Jeb Stuart Thurmond]

Why is it that the shows watched by democrats are all about becoming informed citizens, while republicans watch fiction, unless we're watching other people dancing or other people losing weight? My theory: democrats don't have The Bible to inform them about what's happening in the world today. Then they make a futile effort to compensate for their ignorance by "studying current events", instead of Trusting In The LORD.

In red: what republicans watch. in Blue: what democrats watch. In bold: non-fiction.

"The top-ten Republican-tilted shows are "The Office," "Rules of Engagement," "The Mentalist," "New Yankee Workshop," "The Big Bang Theory," "Castle," "Desperate Housewives," "Dancing With The Stars," "The Biggest Loser," and "Grey's Anatomy." The top ten most Democratic-leaning shows are "Washington Week," "Tavis Smiley," "Late Show with David Letterman," "The View," "PBS NewsHour," "NOW" on PBS, "House of Payne," "ABC World News Now," "60 Minutes" and "Insider Weekend."

I'm not sure if talk shows like Tavis Smily and David Letterman count as non-fiction, they make jokes about news, and then interview real people about irrelevant things. However, if watching people dance and lose weight count as nonfiction, I might as well count talk shows also.

[GayBilly]

Interesting? Would Democrats read more non-fiction and Republicans read more fiction novels? That might be something to look into.

[Sister Kitty]

Originally Posted by GayBilly

Interesting? Would Democrats read more non-fiction and Republicans read more fiction novels? That might be something to look into.

What are you trying to say here? That the Bible is fiction?

Your insinuations are NOT appreciated.

You have displeased me. Few redeem themselves from that transgression.

[GayBilly]

Originally Posted by Sister Kitty

What are you trying to say here? That the Bible is fiction?

Your insinuations are NOT appreciated.

You have displeased me. Few redeem themselves from that transgression.

What? No!
I was just asking a question about what they might read, although I can see how you might think that, it's an honest mistake.

[Joshua.Wright]

Originally Posted by Jeb Thurmond

Why is it that the shows watched by democrats are all about becoming informed citizens, while republicans watch fiction, unless we're watching other people dancing or other people losing weight? My theory: democrats don't have The Bible to inform them about what's happening in the world today. Then they make a futile effort to compensate for their ignorance by "studying current events", instead of Trusting In The LORD.

In red: what republicans watch. in Blue: what democrats watch. In bold: non-fiction.

"The top-ten Republican-tilted shows are "The Office," "Rules of Engagement," "The Mentalist," "New Yankee Workshop," "The Big Bang Theory," "Castle," "Desperate Housewives," "Dancing With The Stars," "The Biggest Loser," and "Grey's Anatomy." The top ten most Democratic-leaning shows are "Washington Week," "Tavis Smiley," "Late Show with David Letterman," "The View," "PBS NewsHour," "NOW" on PBS, "House of Payne," "ABC World News Now," "60 Minutes" and "Insider Weekend."

I'm not sure if talk shows like Tavis Smily and David Letterman count as non-fiction, they make jokes about news, and then interview real people about irrelevant things. However, if watching people dance and lose weight count as nonfiction, I might as well count talk shows also.

While I don't disagree with you I must ask, how does the bible tell what's happening now? It's written in the past tense meaning its events have already happened.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Originally Posted by Joshua.Wright

While I don't disagree with you I must ask, how does the bible tell what's happening now? It's written in the past tense meaning its events have already happened.

The reason that you don't understand is because you lack Christian Discernment. Also, your father is satan.

John 8:43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. 8:45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.

[Joshua.Wright]

Originally Posted by Pastor Ezekiel

The reason that you don't understand is because you lack Christian Discernment. Also, your father is satan.

You know Ezekiel, whenever I post something you're always right behind to tell me I'm "going to hell" then you bring in a verse from your precious little book because you can't think of any reasons yourself. If you really have nothing better to do than force your extremist views and beliefs onto a teen-age boy, then you're truly a pitiful soul.
P.s. My dad is a god-fearing, hard working, republican. If you EVER talk about him like that again, I will pray to moegami that you burn forever!

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Originally Posted by Joshua.Wright

You know Ezekiel, whenever I post something you're always right behind to tell me I'm "going to hell" then you bring in a verse from your precious little book because you can't think of any reasons yourself. If you really have nothing better to do than force your extremist views and beliefs onto a teen-age boy, then you're truly a pitiful soul.
P.s. My dad is a god-fearing, hard working, republican. If you EVER talk about him like that again, I will pray to moegami that you burn forever!

He obviously doesn't beat you often enough.

And what on earth is a "moegami?" Some chink demon you pray to?

[Joshua.Wright]

Originally Posted by Pastor Ezekiel

He obviously doesn't beat you often enough.

And what on earth is a "moegami?" Some chink demon you pray to?

1. My dad has never beaten me because he's not like you, he doesn't see the slightest misbehavior as a demonic possession.

2. Before asking questions, how about you do some research yourself. Here I'll even get you started.

www.google.com

[Didymus Much]

Originally Posted by Joshua.Wright

...If you EVER talk about him like that again, I will pray to moegami that you burn forever!

Is that really supposed to frighten someone?

You're even more delusional than they are.

[Pastor Ezekiel]

Originally Posted by Joshua.Wright

1. My dad has never beaten me because he's not like you, he doesn't see the slightest misbehavior as a demonic possession.

Then your father isn't a Christian. Beat your children hard and often is what God commands. Don't worry about hurting them. You may break a few bones and cause some brain damage, but it isn't going to kill them. And even if they do die, they'll be better off. They'll thank you in heaven for beating the hell out of them. That's what God commands.

Proverbs 23:13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 23:14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

Enjoy hell.

[Catherine Moore]

Originally Posted by Joshua.Wright

While I don't disagree with you I must ask, how does the bible tell what's happening now? It's written in the past tense meaning its events have already happened.

Not all of it. There are a lot of verses talking about future events. Unless you think that a dragon has already swiped a third of the stars from the sky?

But I see your question.

Look at it this way. The Bible is all we got from God. There's no version 2.0, no updates, nothing but the Bible. But obviously God knew that some people reading it would be reading it after it was written - long enough after that some of the events may not seem to directly affect them. But obviously scripture is meant to be timeless - Matthew 5:18

The key is in - and I could be wrong here so I hope one of the True Christians will swoop in and correct me if so - 2 Timothy 3:16 which reads:

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness

ALL SCRIPTURE

I'm reading Chronicles at the moment. Its a fairly interesting read and actually one of my favourite books (counting 1 & 2 Chronicles as one book for the purpose of this throwaway point.) But it can be difficult to see how it can be used "for instruction in righteousness".

The point to remember though is what the Bible doesn't mention. It's entirely possible that David had a court musician who dressed flamboyantly. They're not mentioned in the Bible though as they wouldn't be profitable for doctrine usw. They should be ignored, in other words. So, nowadays, the Lady Gagas should be ignored.

The Bible doesn't give a blow for blow account of what's going on today, of course it doesn't. It's not a press ticker. What it gives us is a guide to what it important in what's going on today - following God's word - and what is unimportant - everything else.

Democrats don't have this guidance. They don't know what's important, what's right, what's "profitable". Hey, they don't even have a moral code! And they know they are missing something. So they flail around with news programs and documentaries searching for something to replace the guidance of God that they hate enough to pretend is non-existant.

Make sense?

[Jeb Stuart Thurmond]

Originally Posted by Catherine Moore

Look at it this way. The Bible is all we got from God. There's no version 2.0, no updates, nothing but the Bible. But obviously God knew that some people reading it would be reading it after it was written - long enough after that some of the events may not seem to directly affect them. But obviously scripture is meant to be timeless - Matthew 5:18

...The Bible doesn't give a blow for blow account of what's going on today, of course it doesn't. It's not a press ticker. What it gives us is a guide to what it important in what's going on today - following God's word - and what is unimportant - everything else.

Democrats don't have this guidance. They don't know what's important, what's right, what's "profitable". Hey, they don't even have a moral code! And they know they are missing something. So they flail around with news programs and documentaries searching for something to replace the guidance of God that they hate enough to pretend is non-existant.

Now that is some excellent witnessing! It's like you said what I was thinking, but couldn't put into words.