The one and only choice: spiritual or worldly?
Feb 24, 2015 09:19:43 #
no propaganda please
Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
Singularity wrote:
Another area of mutual agreement! I am technically eligible for food stamps. But between my garden and willingness/preference for made from scratch foods, (bread, stews, casseroles), a frugal nature, a home with a kitchen, storage and fridge/freezer, I have more than enough for a frail old lady to eat. I worry for my homeless friends who have none of these things.
I agree it is selfish to take more than one needs.
I agree it is selfish to take more than one needs.
We could apply for food stamps also, but grow our own vegetables, help the neighbors with their chickens and get eggs in return, plus goat milk and cheese when they have extra. Both the neighbors and we take food to the food pantry and help prepare meals for those who are disabled. Right now with snow and ice covering everything we can't go out much but a neighbor has a heavy duty Jeep and they make the food deliveries and we cook the food. We live simply as does everybody else in this mountain region, but we have fun and a satisfying life, what more can anyone ask for?
Feb 24, 2015 09:42:40 #
no propaganda please wrote:
We could apply for food stamps also, but grow our ... (show quote)
Whether eternal reward/punishment or secular freedom/incarceration, I agree that frugality and charity/'giving alms" are extremely satisfying when unencumbered by threat. Athieism has taught me that being good for goodness' sake promotes a healthy self esteem as opposed to resentment I often hear expressed from those who feel obligated to do so. How sad so many, secular and religious, do "their duty," not realizing the rewards!
Feb 24, 2015 09:50:12 #
no propaganda please wrote:
We could apply for food stamps also, but grow our ... (show quote)
I would be proud to have you for a neighbor. I live in the house left to me by my Grandmother. I drive the car or truck also left to me. Old but trustworthy. I grow most of my own food. I refuse to eat GE foods. My happy hens provide eggs. My orchards provide fruit. My power company h**es me due to the solar panels which make my bill run an average of 25.00 per month.
Our community has a food bank. Since most of us grow our own food, it is stocked with fresh fruits and veggies. We have meals in the community center for seniors or anyone who is hungry. We help each other in times of need. On holidays we have dinners for those without family.
The best decision I have ever made was moving into this house where the spirit of happiness has ruled for generations. Every room has a happy memory. I think it made me a better person. I know I am truly blessed with the best neighbors. We may appear to be a little strange to the throw away world but we are happy.
Feb 24, 2015 11:13:13 #
no propaganda please
Loc: moon orbiting the third rock from the sun
She Wolf wrote:
I would be proud to have you for a neighbor. I li... (show quote)
From your posts it sounds like you would get along great with SWMBO and me. Thanks for the compliment.
Feb 26, 2015 23:47:10 #
Singularity wrote:
I believe many great t***hs are but elements of a tautology. The Bible also teaches Christians to subject and submit themselves to their earthy masters and rulers as if to God. Jesus urges rendering to Caesar that which is Caesar's.
Hmmm....
What you say is not true about the Bible "also teaches Christians to subject and submit themselves to their earthy masters and rulers as if to God." False. Explaining that would take a while...for someone who has not studied the NT.
Feb 27, 2015 00:40:50 #
okie don wrote:
The Bible teaches us about Governing. It tells us how GOOD God's governing is and how bad MAN's is...
"If we will not be 'GOVERNED'by GOD, we will.be governed by Tyrants"- William Penn
Boy he got that RIGHT!!!
"If we will not be 'GOVERNED'by GOD, we will.be governed by Tyrants"- William Penn
Boy he got that RIGHT!!!
The actual quote concludes, "...we will be governed by Texans," not tyrants.
Feb 27, 2015 00:43:35 #
Pennylynn wrote:
And all that from an atheist. And what does your lack of religion teach you? Every person for themselves?
You are a wretched piece of work, Pennylynn, devaluing any American by belief or idea as to be less than you.
Feb 27, 2015 00:45:10 #
She Wolf wrote:
I would be proud to have you for a neighbor. I li... (show quote)
This is the essential problem, duh: approved of behavior!
Feb 27, 2015 01:06:36 #
Singularity wrote:
Miss Manners teaches me that while making a tangen... (show quote)
That you are too funny (and too kind that, hm, er, Pennylynn), is lost on her or so many others truly breaks my heart, really. This is the center of my life's grief and mourning, i***ts and philistines like Pennylynn reducing all of life to the monstrous practical.
Feb 27, 2015 07:55:37 #
rumitoid wrote:
That you are too funny (and too kind that, hm, er, Pennylynn), is lost on her or so many others truly breaks my heart, really. This is the center of my life's grief and mourning, i***ts and philistines like Pennylynn reducing all of life to the monstrous practical.
Soft answer, coals of fire!
Feb 28, 2015 23:38:04 #
okie don wrote:
The Bible teaches us about Governing. It tells us how GOOD God's governing is and how bad MAN's is...
"If we will not be 'GOVERNED'by GOD, we will.be governed by Tyrants"- William Penn
Boy he got that RIGHT!!!
"If we will not be 'GOVERNED'by GOD, we will.be governed by Tyrants"- William Penn
Boy he got that RIGHT!!!
Ok, but Christ made it abundantly clear: there is no physical kingdom anymore, only a spiritual one. All countries. including America. fall well short of the mark.
Feb 28, 2015 23:39:00 #
boatbob2 wrote:
BOY,IM hoping that Jesus,gets here quickly,Before obozo figures out how to destroy OUR WHOLE WORLD...
Then where is your hope in Christ?
Feb 28, 2015 23:40:35 #
She Wolf wrote:
I will be completely honest here. When it comes t... (show quote)
Having personal standards and guidelines is apostasy.
Feb 28, 2015 23:45:17 #
Singularity wrote:
I believe many great t***hs are but elements of a tautology. The Bible also teaches Christians to subject and submit themselves to their earthy masters and rulers as if to God. Jesus urges rendering to Caesar that which is Caesar's.
Nowhere does the Bible in the NT teach Christians to subject and submit themselves to their earthly masters and rulers as if to God; that is a shallow misconception of Romans Thirteen. But one that seems obvious.
Feb 28, 2015 23:49:13 #
Pennylynn wrote:
And now you are not only an expert on the Bible, to which you have made fun of what is written but also those who believe....now you are OPP's Miss Manners!! I do not know which is funnier.... an atheist who wishes to lecture on religion or you trying to teach good manners. Too funny for words.
And why in the heck would I want to have a private conversation with you? How silly of you!
And why in the heck would I want to have a private conversation with you? How silly of you!
Pennylynn ugliness in full glory; You are one very dangerous creature to liberty, decency, and freedom. You have no core.
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