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Remember this important point folks, read all the new testament, and you will find that  our Saviour never, ever got irritable!
He knew the hearts of all men and also new that his kingdom was not of this world, ok?
Love bears all things, love is not provoked.
Fix your eyes on Him and let the world battle away,
the anvil wears out the hammers, not the other way around!
love Chris.
PS, yes you are correct Carol, if only people would realise the great blessings that come through giving,it is far more blessed to give than to receive.
Marilyn , thank you sister for your kind words, much appreciated.

Well, now we are in 100 percent agreement, Nards.  I believe we should indeed take a stand in many incidences - while praying for and loving those who force us to do so.  I do believe it's time to call our fellow citizens attention to the fact that guaranteed freedom of religion is not freedom from religion.

Hello, my dear friends:

I've put in a call to Pat to see if she could delete the post by this so-called "new member". There is no answer at her house, however, I did leave a message.

We had a terrific snow storm in Guelph today.  I was thankful that I didn't have to go out.  I trust that all are well, .  I am praying for many of you today!

- Judy M.

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I guess It is time for me to stop trying to defend other religions with kind words about them. From now on I will not comment and will stay off the soap box and let everyone else say what is on their mind without adding my two cents. I love you all. I am not leaving you. Just being cautious with my words from now on. The "other religions" are just as fervent about theirs as we Christians are about ours. Although they don't say nice things about us, In my opinion we should still say nice things about them and pray for them to see the TRUTH.

Well, Satan is alive and well.

I was told the other day that if Satan is really bothering us, then we must be doing something right for the Lord!

So, we're starting to get these undesirable members registering.

PLEASE don't welcome them and if they get a chance to post before Larry Hanna or I can do something about them, please, please, please click on the button at the bottom of their post that says "Report to Moderator".  That will send an email to Larry and I immediately.

Also, will you PLEASE copy their complete post with their user name and put it into a PM and send it to Larry and I?

That way we can ban them with accuracy.

Thanks everyone and please pray for Christian Photographers and the Admin Team!  I don't know how I'd get along without them.

I just heard on  a TV program that the Muslims also believe in the resurrection.

Marilyn, I appreciate your effort at wanting to love those of other religious persuasions.  That is what Christ has called us to do.  But, in what I am reading you writing about, (and please, please forgive me if I am wrong) is that in a nutshell all religions are equal.  All (okay, maybe not all, but the "major" ones) are worshipping "God" and are as fervent about it as Christians.  (Frankly, some of them are more fervent than Christians).

We do need to love those of other religious affiliations.  There is no questions about that.  Just as I am to love those of a different color from me, a different nationality, a different lifestyle.  That does not mean that I have to embrace what they believe and think that it is equal to my own.

I would really like to know the source of the TV show you were watching.  I find it very difficult to grasp that Muslims believe in the resurrection when they don't acknowledge Jesus as the son of God.  If you are truly believing in the resurrection, it is going to change your mind about Jesus whether you want it to or not.

Several months ago, I ran across an online Koran, or a site that was explaining some Muslim beliefs.  One thing, we as Christians need to know is that Islam considers us infidels.  There is no way around it.  If you are not Muslim, you are an infidel.  I won't go into the teachings about what to do with infidels.

God and Allah are not one and the same.  (still from the site).  The only people that seem to be claiming that are secular humanists and Christians trying to reconciles some things.  Muslims will not claim it.  Why?  The Koran says that Allah is one, and he has no sons.  None.  Zip.  Zilch.  Nada.  If God and Allah are one in the same, how does one have a son (Jesus Christ) and the other doesn't?  To say they are the same takes Jesus out of the equation.  Taking Jesus out of the equation is what started this discussion in the first place. :-P

Back to Karma (no longer referencing what she read on the site) --  There is one religion that I know of where the followers are commanded to love those that hate you, and pray for those that persecute you.  One.  None other.  That fact alone singles it out.  Superior?  Not the best word, as it connotates pride, when in fact, it should humble us to know that our Savior loved the Roman soldiers driving the nails; the Jewish leaders screaming for his death; the homosexual I know claiming He doesn't exist and if He does, He doesn't matter; the politician using his pull to remove Christ from everything; and me.  And me.  A Christian.  Not perfect, but I believe who He said He was/is, and what He did. 

Having kind words about people of other religions is fine.  I think it is how we should believe and act.  To defend other religions, especially those that have NO acknowledgement of Jesus Christ is wrong, I think.

Marilyn, again, I think it is great that you have the heart for people that you do.  No buts.  You love people, and it shows.  It shows in ways I wish I could. 

As far as fervency -- being fervent doesn't make it right.  And you are right, we should be about loving them to the truth. 

If we were as fervent about Loving people as we are about our personal opinions, imagine the differences we could make.  <karmat swallows that last pill hard!>

I lvoe you Marilyn, and all you contribute to this site.  Please don't think this a personal attack on you.  It is not.  You just brought up some points that I grappled with not long ago, and wanted to share my opinion. 

QUESTION FOR YOU MUSIC PEOPLE:  I've got a song that has been ringing through my head the past several years, but in all honesty, only the first line of the song comes to me, I want to find the full song, but can't....   The line I remember is...

"In the month of December on the 25th day, we observe a holy celebration..."   

Now with that small amount of information and the wisdom of all of you, can you help me get the rest of the song and who sang it???

Mike

OK, found the lyrics, but now have to see if I can find the song tune... or who sings it... nope, found it 
It is on the album Christmas with the New Christy Minstrels now to see if I can find it available online to purchase just that song...

Sing Hosanna, Hallelujah
In the month of December on the 25th day,
we observe a holy celebration;
And with joyful hearts deck the halls in bright array,
and we sing in praise and adoration . . .
Sing Hosanna, Hallelujah!

On the eve of the Christmas then we gather 'round the fire,   
and we tell that story sweet and tender;
And we raise our glasses of the mulled winter wine, 
with a toast to the season and its splendor.
Sing Hosanna, Hallelujah!

On the morning of Christmas when we joyfully rise, 
and wake the children from their slumber;
'Tis a glad sight to see old Saint Nicholas in their eyes, 
and we're grateful for blessings without number.
Sing Hosanna, Hallelujah!

The joy our children share, 
spreads Christmas everywhere;
'Tis a glad sight to see old Saint Nicholas in their eyes, 
and we're grateful for blessings without number.
Sing Hosanna, Hallelujah!

When the Yule log is burning and the feast is on its way, 
then it's come friends and family together;
And with joyful spirits hitch old Dobbin to the sleigh, 
and we'll glide through snowy winter weather.
Sing Hosanna, Hallelujah!

In the month of December on the 25th day, 
we observe a holy celebration;
Giving thanks for a Christmas in the same old-fashioned way, 
and we sing in praise and adoration.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year . . . 
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year . . .

Giving thanks this day, in the same old-fashioned way.
Sing Hosanna, Hallelujah!

Mike I've never heard that song I don't think.  Nice words.


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