Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

So, I got the time wrong. That's your best shot? Thanks for ignoring future responses. I appreciate that.

AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State

I was quite concerned I had somehow forgotten my Constitution, after seeing your reference of "pursuit of happiness mentioned in the Constitution.

Alas, my concern was for naught. There is no such phrase in the Constitution.

I would attempt to provide knowledge of the location of the phrase; however, it may be best for you to relearn historical founding documents by doing your own study and research.

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

What is it about Jesus "breaking bread with a sinner" that you don't understand? What is your obsession with Matthew, the former tax collector? Why single him out as "the scum of the earth"? As a tax collector, Matthew (Levi) never committed more egregious sins like murder, adultery, incest, he just collected taxes. In contrast, look what happened to Saul of Tarsus, murderer and persecutor of Christians.

We are all sinners, no one is perfect, anyone can become a Disciple of Jesus.

As Jesus made clear, there is only ONE sin that cannot be forgiven, and it isn't tax collection or homosexuality. (Matthew 12:31-32, Luke 12:10, Mark 3:28-29)

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

I was going to call him out on that, but for someone calling himself "Dummy boy", what's the point?

Workinman Loc: Bayou Pigeon

Equality for murders
for child molesters
for thief's
for rapist?????

Dummy Boy Loc: Michigan

AuntieE, you are correct.

It's in the Declaration of Independence.

Apparently, there is no agreement that we are entitled to the pursuit of happiness. The declaration is not the law, it is hyperbola.

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

"hyperbola"? Now, that's a new one. No doubt you meant "Hyperbole"--an entirely different thing.

Do you really believe the DoI is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally? Seems the Founders and colonists thought otherwise.

In case you weren't aware, Geometry doesn't include American history.

Dummy Boy Loc: Michigan

I said I don't want to talk to you...maybe you're unaware of the English language period or are you one these people that thinks that no means yes? What you have to say isn't worth hearing. Biased, and pedantic. I am definitely not in any need of your intercessory advise. Buh-bye.

Did you notice how courteous Auntie is?

Did you notice that I agree with her 100%?

Do you understand that your asshole "dial" is set for 120%, and when it is, I just turn my dial to same setting?

In any event, apparently, "the pursuit of happiness" is a jab had how the King of England was a jackass. And in fact, "WE" the people don't have the right to pursue happiness, since it not a right but drama. This isn't a platform about equality, we are nation that derives, creates, approves laws via the Common Law. Apparently, to pursue happiness means going to the supreme court to amend the constitution, instead of working it out. Laws create unintended circumstances, some things that are good and some things that are bad.

Maybe geometry would be a good way to solve this, what kind of polygon do create to close the shape?

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

Then why are you?

Dummy Boy Loc: Michigan

...because I like having the last word, just like YOU. :roll:

Go ahead answer me again, are you a man or child?

fiatlux

We are not, only Christ who covers us. Read scripture.

fiatlux

Of course! Why not?

fiatlux

This is not Fox News. You cannot get all stupidly opposed and vile without facts. Read up on Jewish tax collectors in that period. They worked for Rome. They made commissions on confiscating property. They usually extorted. They had to pray to pagan gods. They were expected to spy and report on their fellows. I bring up tax collectors because they were the focus of hate, along with Samaritans, at that time, like gays are now. And Jesus choose to dine with one and make the other an exemplar of virtue. Think about it.

fiatlux

"The pursuit of happiness" is a pagan phrase and not a concern of Christians. As is the right to life and liberty. We are slaves to Christ, as Paul said. Such pursuits and rights are worldly distractions. Our citizenship is in heaven, we are strangers in a strange land (any land), foreigners!

Blade_Runner Loc: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON

I guess you just don't understand the transforming power Jesus had over those who followed Him, what repentance actually meant.

I know the tax collectors worked for Rome and their what were their methods. But, Roman tax collectors themselves did not go around killing those who couldn't meet the demands, they didn't even have the power to arrest or detain.

Moreover, you have failed to mention that of all the people in Jerusalem at that time, the followers of Jesus, starting with Jesus Himself, were the "focus" of a most vile hatred by the Romans and Jewish priesthood. The persecutions began almost immediately after Jesus' crucifixion.