Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread Caroline Wong
Terry: The Bible says that God is angry with the sinner every day, and that is true. Caroline: The bible says God is angry with sin and sin within people mostly. Or that He is angry with national rebellion. Rarely does it ever say God is angry with the person. The people Jesus was most angry

Re: [TruthTalk] Loving and Merciful God of Justice

2005-03-18 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: Why is the Bible necessary, Perry? Is it not possible for one to get a clear understanding of the evidence of God's nature from his creations Paul says that God is evident in all of creation, so no man is without excuse. .From my LDS perspective, I don't have to rely

Re: [TruthTalk] Hell = Physical Torture?

2005-03-18 Thread Dave Hansen
Charles Perry Locke wrote: Dave, We are talking obtusely here. The little 'g' god, the god of Mormonism is NOT the big 'G', the God of the Bible. You are confusing the two. They are not the same. Your little 'g' god may be a warm fuzzy parent to you, but don't confuse him with the big

Re: [TruthTalk] Hell = Physical Torture?

2005-03-18 Thread Dave Hansen
Terry Clifton wrote: Charles Perry Locke wrote: Dave, Read the Bible, Dave. It tells it all. Perry Sounds like good advice, Dave. I wouldn't dismiss it lightly. Terry DAVEH: OK Terry..rather than

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread Caroline Wong
Hi JD Thanks for the words of encouragement. I come from a Baptist background and individual soul freedom is one of our distinctive. Love, Caroline - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 12:01

Re: [TruthTalk] Universalism Matthew 25

2005-03-18 Thread Caroline Wong
Iwas raiseda very proper Evangelical. 4 Spiritual Laws. Sola scriptura and sola fide. But life is a journey and change is the only constant. Not long ago, I emailed a former pastor and said I'm fast becoming a universalist! Please email back reasons why I shouldn't be! He had a good laugh.

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread Judy Taylor
When and where did I say that? Have no idea what you are referring to 'g' Please explain. jt On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 13:36:01 -0700 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: and acc to you, he's into dualism..what kind? On Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:49:07 -0500 Judy Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread Judy Taylor
Amen! I know a hard heart is not good - Jesus said that this is why men put away their wives and it is why Moses gave a bill of divorcement. However, I see an 'evil heart of unbelief' spoken of more along with stiff necked and stubborn rebellion.Since "faith comes by hearing and hearing by

Re: [TruthTalk] Terri Shiavo

2005-03-18 Thread Terry Clifton
David Miller wrote: Did any of you get a chance to see Nightline's interview with Michael Shiavo? I'm wondering if any of you support Michael Shiavo's desire not to allow Terri's parents and brother to keep feeding her. Are any of you surprised that he has turned down $10 million and $1

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread Terry Clifton
Caroline Wong wrote: Terry: The Bible says that God is angry with the sinner every day, and that is true. Caroline: The bible says God is angry with sin and sin within people mostly. Or that He is angry with national rebellion. Rarely does it ever say God is angry with the person. The people

Re: [TruthTalk] Terri Shiavo

2005-03-18 Thread Judy Taylor
There may be more to this story than meets the eye. I didn't see the Nightline interview but I did hear an interview with Terri Shiavo's brother on the radio yesterday in which he spoke of new evidence that is coming to light after 15yrs years. Apparently they found a full body scan taken

Re: [TruthTalk] Hell = Physical Torture?

2005-03-18 Thread Terry Clifton
Dave Hansen wrote: Terry Clifton wrote: Charles Perry Locke wrote: Dave, Read the Bible, Dave. It tells it all. Perry Sounds like good advice, Dave. I wouldn't dismiss it lightly. Terry DAVEH:

[TruthTalk] Unifying around God's Word

2005-03-18 Thread Judy Taylor
I believe I've mentioned in the past that I attend a weekly Bible Study known as BSF or Bible Study Fellowship which is international and non-denominational.To complete all of the lessons takes 7yrs (I am in my 4th year); the studyis structured along the lines of a college course and it's

Re: [TruthTalk] Indians with Beards

2005-03-18 Thread Charles Perry Locke
Lets not forget the fact that DNA evidence positively demonstrates that the Indians have absolutely no inheritance from Hebrew people. None. Zilch. Nada. Check out this web page, and especially the video near the end of the page: http://www.godandscience.org/cults/dna.html In this

Re: [TruthTalk] Unifying around God's Word

2005-03-18 Thread Lance Muir
I totally concur with the intent that underlies this post. But, not for the reasons given. I trust that you understand. Love, Lance - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: truthtalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: March 18, 2005 08:52 Subject: [TruthTalk] Unifying

Re: [TruthTalk] Universalism Matthew 25

2005-03-18 Thread Judy Taylor
On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 03:49:41 -0600 "Caroline Wong" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Iwas raiseda very proper Evangelical. 4 Spiritual Laws. Sola scriptura and sola fide. But life is a journey and change is the only constant. Not long ago, I emailed a former pastor and said I'm fast

Re: [TruthTalk] Universalism Matthew 25

2005-03-18 Thread Bill Taylor
Hi Caroline Wong, glad to have you aboard. You bring a new perspective to the list. Thanks for the challenge. A few months ago I sent an article to Lance, written, I believe, in 1949, the title being Universalism and Election. Its author is T.F. Torrance, who is himself not a universalist.

Re: [TruthTalk] Loving and Merciful God of Justice

2005-03-18 Thread Knpraise
If the length of this exchange caused some to move on without reading the full exchange, perhaps a second look will be worth the effort. Much food for thought regarding hell, torture, the singleness of the sin event contrasted with the eternity of the punishment. My only frustration with

Re: [TruthTalk] Hell = Physical Torture?

2005-03-18 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/18/2005 12:15:20 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Perry writes to Dave: You won't find the meat of the truth in the LDS works. Actually, it is better said "You won't find the meat of the truth in ... works." JD

Re: [TruthTalk] Unifying around God's Word

2005-03-18 Thread Judy Taylor
I don't Lance, please explain. jt On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 09:24:09 -0500 "Lance Muir" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I totally concur with the intent that underlies this post. But, not for the reasons given. I trust that you understand. Love, Lance From: Judy Taylor I believe I've

Re: [TruthTalk] Eternal Judgment

2005-03-18 Thread Dave Hansen
David Miller wrote: DaveH wrote: It is one thing to spank your kid and send him to his room for the night. It is another to toss him into a boiling cauldron knowing that he will be screaming in torment due to physical pain forever. If any Christian wanted to

Re: [TruthTalk] Eternal Judgment

2005-03-18 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/18/2005 7:17:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You are confusing the issue by not identifying the issue at hand. Spanking a child is a form of discipline. It is a way that children are trained. The Torah teaches us that if a child does not respond to

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread David Miller
Bill Taylor wrote: The point of Jesus' statement had to do with the unwillingness of the religious establishment to repent and accept his teaching as truth. They were steadfast in their error, yet convinced they were right and needed no correction. That problem is still with us today. I

RE: [TruthTalk] Eternal Judgment

2005-03-18 Thread ShieldsFamily
More enlightenment from JD: (I think Ill go take a bath now.) Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 9:31 AM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Eternal Judgment Actually, Romans 14:4

Re: [TruthTalk] Indians with Beards

2005-03-18 Thread David Miller
David wrote: Lastly, all those who believe the Bible consider the Indians of the Western Hemisphere to have migrated here from the Middle East after Noah's flood, so there must be more of a connection established to the imaginary Nephites than simply art depicting beards. BLAINE: Describing

[TruthTalk] Fw: A little unexpected theology

2005-03-18 Thread Lance Muir
- Original Message - From: Barb Annunziello [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: March 18, 2005 09:38 Subject: A little unexpected theology Hey there. Thought you would like a little section I came across in a novel Carry Me Home, that I was reading. One more reason to

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread David Miller
John S. wrote: What so many do not understand or refuse to understand, is that the Gospel has nothing to do with the right church, the right creed, the right doctrine but everything to do with loving God, loving self and loving those around us ( the neighbor). I agree wholeheartedly with

[TruthTalk] Theology from within the risen Christ

2005-03-18 Thread Bill Taylor
"For by the Son all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist" -- Col 1.16-17. May

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread Bill Taylor
Thanks for the post, David. I'll try to get back to it after the weekend, as I am of to Denver. Bill - Original Message - From: David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 8:57 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving? Bill

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread Lance Muir
Martin Buber, in a conversation with TFTorrance some time ago, said 'I've not listened to anyone over five years of age for thirty years. (He is the author if 'I and Thou') - Original Message - From: David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: March 18, 2005

RE: [TruthTalk] Fw: A little unexpected theology

2005-03-18 Thread ShieldsFamily
Novels are not the best thing upon which to base our theology. Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 10:15 AM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: [TruthTalk] Fw: A little unexpected theology

RE: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread ShieldsFamily
Five year olds are not the best things upon which to base one's theology. Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 10:49 AM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not

Re: [TruthTalk] Theology from within the risen Christ

2005-03-18 Thread Judy Taylor
On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 09:46:04 -0700 "Bill Taylor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "For by the Son all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.And

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread Judy Taylor
Even Jesus Himself had to wait until he was 30yrs old before being anointed and released to ministry. How is it that God's ways appear to mean absolutely nothing to some in this generation? jt On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 10:59:26 -0600 "ShieldsFamily" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:Five year olds are

Re: [TruthTalk] Fw: A little unexpected theology

2005-03-18 Thread Judy Taylor
What kind of theology is this Lance? All it does is "make God into our image" We are the fallen ones and lying, cheating, cussing, etc. is the nature of the devil. Jesus died so that we could be free from this - I have not had the desire to lie, cheat, cuss, or steal since I came to Him

Re: [TruthTalk] Fw: A little unexpected theology

2005-03-18 Thread David Miller
Lance wrote: But even with all his messing, cussing and cheating the government, I know one thing. My Dad would never lock me and my brother out of our house forever and ever cause we did something bad. This exactly makes my point that it is the wicked who do not comprehend and minister

Re: [TruthTalk] Eternal Judgment

2005-03-18 Thread Terry Clifton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/18/2005 7:17:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You are confusing the issue by not identifying the issue at hand. Spanking a child is a form of discipline. It is a way that children are trained. The Torah teaches us

Re: [TruthTalk] Eternal Judgment

2005-03-18 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/18/2005 10:52:56 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You are confusing the issue by not identifying the issue at hand. Spanking a child is a form of discipline. It is a way that children are trained. The Torah teaches us that if a child does not respond to

Re: [TruthTalk] Theology from within the risen Christ

2005-03-18 Thread Terry Clifton
Bill Taylor wrote: "For by the Son all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.And He is before all things, and in Him all

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/18/2005 8:49:06 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for the post, David. I'll try to get back to it after the weekend, as I am of to Denver. Again, good luck this weekend, Andy. Bill's youngest stud (there are two others) is off to a wrestling

Re: [TruthTalk] Eternal Judgment

2005-03-18 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/18/2005 8:16:55 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: More enlightenment from JD: (I think Ill go take a bath now.) Izzy From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 18, 2005 9:31 AM To:

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/18/2005 8:32:34 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: John S. wrote: What so many do not understand or refuse to understand, is that the Gospel has nothing to do with the right church, the right creed, the right doctrine but everything to do with loving God,

Fw: Fw: [TruthTalk] Fw: A little unexpected theology

2005-03-18 Thread Lance Muir
He may be a 'uni' but, without the 'versalist' - Original Message - From: Barb Annunziello [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: March 18, 2005 15:25 Subject: RE: Fw: [TruthTalk] Fw: A little unexpected theology Should I ask who David Miller is?? And what's his slant? I

RE: [TruthTalk] Eternal Judgment

2005-03-18 Thread ShieldsFamily
I love your view of a discussion group. You cheer those with whom you agree and casually dismiss those who are in disagreement along with the biblical arguments that support their position. Romans 14:4 says what it says ... as does I Co 8:1-3 and Jere 31:31-34. While passing through

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread Kevin Deegan
"Rarely does it ever say God is angry with the person. " Your god is not the God of the BIBLE. God does not just hate sin he Hates the "workers" (read people) of iniquity PS 5:5 thou hatest all workers of iniquity PS 7:11 God is angry with the wicked every dayThe Bible does not say God is angry

Re: [TruthTalk] Universalism Matthew 25

2005-03-18 Thread Kevin Deegan
Redefinition 101: 25 reasons why Eternal is not eternal, Damnation is not damnation and Hell is a real nice place.Caroline Wong [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Iwas raiseda very proper Evangelical. 4 Spiritual Laws. Sola scriptura and sola fide. But life is a journey and change is the only constant.

RE: [TruthTalk] Terri Shiavo

2005-03-18 Thread ShieldsFamily
I used to think they should just pull the plug on Terri because I believe that once a person is unable to eat on their own thats the bodys way of saying its time to goespecially with the elderly. Ive seen the elderly kept living for years at the end of a feeding tube, curled up in a bed,

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread Kevin Deegan
Only God can break thru to those hard hearts. Those with this malady do not even know their plight. Scott Peterson just went to death row. The execution has not been carried out as of yet, but he is a "condemned" man. So also is he that Believeth not he is CONDEMNED ALREADY, just waiting for the

Re: [TruthTalk] Eternal Judgment

2005-03-18 Thread Kevin Deegan
I just don't see why any Christian would think the Lord would physically and punitively literally toss them into a burning lake to torture them forever. Why is such brutality needed by God? I don't see why it makes sense to anyone who believes God is a loving parent.rather it makes God seem

Re: [TruthTalk] Narrow way not loving?

2005-03-18 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/18/2005 1:43:49 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "Rarely does it ever say God is angry with the person. " Your god is not the God of the BIBLE. God does not just hate sin he Hates the "workers" (read people) of iniquity PS 5:5 thou hatest all workers

[TruthTalk] Wondering

2005-03-18 Thread ShieldsFamily
Early this afternoon it was wonderfully warm and sunny outside and I wanted to walk my Sheltie, Lacey, to Forest Park about a mile from here as I do most nice days, for her Bark in the Park. However I wavered and decided that, since they were forecasting rain this afternoon, I should hurry

RE: [TruthTalk] Terri Shiavo

2005-03-18 Thread Kevin Deegan
Take a look at the picture on this page does Terri look like a vegatable? http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/03/17/schiavo.brain-damaged/index.html Have you seen the video of her eyes following a balloon moved over her head There are something like 12 doctors willing to testify that she is not in a

Re: [TruthTalk] Universalism Matthew 25

2005-03-18 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/18/2005 1:48:42 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Redefinition 101: 25 reasons why Eternal is not eternal, Damnation is not damnation and Hell is a real nice place. Have no fear, sweet Caroline. The men on your right, that would Deegan's left, can

RE: [TruthTalk] Hell = Physical Torture?

2005-03-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-- Charles Perry Locke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Your mind has been polluted by the heretical LDS works. If you relied on his Word you would clearly see that your impressions of God are all wrong. BLAINE: I keep noticing that you do a lot of labeling, usually in reference to LDS stuff,

RE: [TruthTalk] Loving and Merciful God of Justice

2005-03-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-- Charles Perry Locke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DaveH, if you were to stop reading that heretical Momron literature and forming your own personal opinions of how you would like for God to be, and to begin to study the Bible in light of itself, not extrabiblical LDS references, you would come

Re: [TruthTalk] Indians with Beards

2005-03-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-- David Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David wrote: Lastly, all those who believe the Bible consider the Indians of the Western Hemisphere to have migrated here from the Middle East after Noah's flood, so there must be more of a connection established to the imaginary Nephites than

Re: [TruthTalk] Indians with Beards

2005-03-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
***BLAINE: Again, as I have mentioned before, I think you assume too much. To say DNA evidence POSITIVELY demonstrates that the Indians have ABSOLUTELY no inheritance from Hebrew people is going a bit far, don't you think? This assumes we know all there is to know about DNA of Hebrew

Re: [TruthTalk] Eternal Judgmentg

2005-03-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Caroline wrote: Someone asked about Jeffrey Dahmer - or at least that's who I think the poster was referring to when he said homo cannibal. If Jeffrey Dahmer accepted Jesus and if he called upon the name of Jesus and pled the blood of Christ, God would have to love him and say to him,

[TruthTalk] Question for Blaine.

2005-03-18 Thread RUBEN
Why is it your church wants to be yoked with Christianity? I noticed this during the Olympics when we were out in the streets preaching, that they made an effort to let the world know they are one. Your prophet today wishes to be in bed with standing together and wishes that we all be one

[TruthTalk] Why hasn't a single BoM site been identified?

2005-03-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
BLAINE: Let us reason together as one man reasoneth with another--the following is good meat for reasoning. Q. Why hasn't a single Book of Mormon site been identified? [top] A. This claim is incorrect. I must emphasize the significance of the apparent discovery and confirmation of two

Re: [TruthTalk] Question for Blaine.

2005-03-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
BLAINE: Ruben, long time no see!! Thought you must be off doin' your usual thing of street preachin'. I do not fully understand where you are coming from on your question, Ruben. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has always professed being Christian. Joseph Smith was told not

Re: [TruthTalk] Question for Blaine.

2005-03-18 Thread RUBEN
BLAINE: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has always professed being Christian. Joseph Smith was told not to join any of the existing Christian churches of his day, but that has nothing to do with the church professing to be Christian... Ruben: Well rather then getting into a he

Re: [TruthTalk] Indians with Beards

2005-03-18 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/18/2005 5:37:02 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: David Miller wrote: Lastly, all those who believe the Bible consider the I am sure we know that David is using his imagination to the max when he pretends to know what "all

Re: [TruthTalk] Question for Blaine.

2005-03-18 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/18/2005 8:31:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Its main theme has always been that the true church and the true gospel as it was in Jesus' time was restored through a prophet. Beginning with Pentecost, when did the "true church" and the true gospel stray

RE: [TruthTalk] Hell = Physical Torture?

2005-03-18 Thread Charles Perry Locke
Blaine, I have repeatedly posted my justification for the things I beleive to be true regarding the Mormons. I have also repeatedly described in detail why the Mormon jesus and mormon god cannot be the same Jesus and God that are in the Bible. I have demonstrated the cultic nature of the

Re: [TruthTalk] Fw: Jasc Paint Shop Photo Album 5 images]

2005-03-18 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/13/2005 3:56:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: - Original Message - From: "Jonathan Hughes" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Lance Muir" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: March 12, 2005 11:46 Subject: [Fwd: Jasc Paint Shop Photo Album 5 images]

Re: [TruthTalk] Eternal Judgment

2005-03-18 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: OK Kevin.For once we have a bit of agreement between usat least on the surface. I also believe death is the punishment for transgression. However, you seem to want to extrapolate that a bit further than me. And, I may have a different definition of death than you.. To me,

Re: [TruthTalk] Fw: Jasc Paint Shop Photo Album 5 images]

2005-03-18 Thread Knpraise
In a message dated 3/13/2005 8:35:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does that mean John, Bill Jonathan will be coming back with a vengeance? We are back -- but it will take a little time to put things in order. I will say that it was one of the most significant journeys of

Re: [TruthTalk] Eternal Judgment

2005-03-18 Thread Dave Hansen
DAVEH: And if the kid sneers as the paddle is applied to his buttocks.blood may result. And I don't think that is good news for anybody. :'( [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/18/2005 10:52:56 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You are