Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-28 Thread knpraise
Dave, in your post to which I responded, you use reason and the theoretical to completely change the reality pictured in the biblical scriptures. Here is what you wrote: It seems to me the main difference is that you believe it necessary for the pain to be inflicted on Jesus from a 3rd party to

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-27 Thread Dave
the Mormon doctrine (official church doctrine) Christ's atonement for the sins of the world. DAVEH: As I understand it, the atonement took place in the Garden of Gethsemane, and was finalized (sealed, so to speak) by Jesus' death on the cross. I'm certainly not an authority on this topic,

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-27 Thread Dave
I see power in the cross. You see defeat. DAVEH: The power of the cross as I see it was the ability of it to actually bring death to Jesus. That is not to say that I don't think Jesus had any power over the cross to prevent his death from occurring on it. Quite the contrary.I think

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-27 Thread Terry Clifton
I appreciate your comments, Dave. This helps me to better understand what you have either been taught or come to believe. If I may, I would like to take the liberty of pointing out some differences in our views. I see Jesus sweating out the coming event in the garden much as I sweat out a trip

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-27 Thread Charles Perry Locke
that lied to Eve in the Garden? Perry From: Terry Clifton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas! Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 08:33:36 -0600 I appreciate your comments, Dave. This helps me to better understand

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-27 Thread Blainerb473
My thinking, too, jd. In fact, I wonder if Marlin collects antiques. Marlin, do you hold onto the past in other ways, too? Blainerb In a message dated 12/25/2005 9:57:09 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello Marlin. Christmas has a very different definition

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-27 Thread Dave
some differences in our views. DAVEH: To boil it down, Terry..It seems to me the main difference is that you believe it necessary for the pain to be inflicted on Jesus from a 3rd party to make the atonement work. From my perspective, Jesus took our sins upon himself and suffered because

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-27 Thread Terry Clifton
Dave wrote: some differences in our views. I see Jesus sweating out the coming event in the garden DAVEH: I understand your perspective on this, but for Jesus to literally sweat blood worrying about what is to come seems a bit oddeffectively, it would seem the anticipation is

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-27 Thread knpraise
-- Original message -- From: Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] some differences in our views.DAVEH: To boil it down, Terry..It seems to me the main difference is that you believe it necessary for the pain to be inflicted on Jesus from a 3rd party to make the atonement work.

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-27 Thread Dave
The(biblical)fact is this: He died on the cross at the hands of others. DAVEH: I agree, John. What do you think caused Jesus to suffer so much in the Garden of Gethsemane? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] some differences in our views. DAVEH: To boil it

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-26 Thread Lance Muir
@mail.innglory.org Sent: December 25, 2005 13:01 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing Iz and I do pray that all goes smoothly with the move, Our daughter with the kids, dog, hamster, and rabbit arrived about midnightand she was up until the early hours

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-26 Thread Judy Taylor
some TALK their faith. You, Judy, LIVE it. Praise God for you. - Original Message - From: Judy Taylor To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Cc: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: December 25, 2005 13:01 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Merry

RE: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-26 Thread ShieldsFamily
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Please let us know what you think of Narnia. Have a blessed Christmas. Narnia was delightful. Did you know that it was co-produced by one of his two step-sons, who he raised after his wife, Joy, passed away? Iz

RE: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-26 Thread ShieldsFamily
Amen. iz From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Sent: Monday, December 26, 2005 4:31 AM To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas! Thanks for this Judy. I've noted an interesting dichotomy over

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-26 Thread David Miller
David Miller wrote: ... a cross, the symbol of the death of Jesus the Christ. Dave Hansen wrote: When I suggested similar, it brought a lot of chastisement. Why do you suppose the difference? Context. I don't think you understand the value of the cross. You raised its issue from

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-26 Thread knpraise
If deegan is still around, could he give us some material on the Mormon doctrine (official church doctrine) Christ's atonement for the sins of the world. Or Blaine or DH? I don't care who does it, but I would be interested in a full and authoritive report. The question DM ask's below -- I

[TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-25 Thread ShieldsFamily
We arent having Christmas this year, due to having half of our belongings at one house, and half at the other as we move. We never planned for our new home to be finished right before Christmas! So, no tree or decorations. No gifts. No food in the house. Just boxes and pandemonium in the

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-25 Thread Lance Muir
Please let us know what you think of Narnia. Have a blessed Christmas. - Original Message - From: ShieldsFamily To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: December 25, 2005 08:44 Subject: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas! We aren’t “having Christmas” this year

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-25 Thread Marlin halverson
1.) Christ 2.) Mass I think we all know that "Christ" refers to God's Son Jesus. The word "Mass" comes from Old English mæsse, a modification of (assumed) Vulgar Latin messa from the Late Latin missa, literally meaning "dismissal"; as in at the end of a religious service. The Middle

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-25 Thread Lance Muir
Sent: December 25, 2005 10:33 Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas! 1.) Christ 2.) Mass I think we all know that "Christ" refers to God's Son Jesus. The word "Mass" comes from Old English mæsse, a modification of (assumed) Vulgar Latin messa from the

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-25 Thread Terry Clifton
I don't think so,Marlin. What some are saying is "Lets get drunk and make an ass of ourselves at the Christmas party". Some are saying, "Diamonds are forever". Others are saying, "More stuff will make me happy". Some kids will get way too much today. Others will get far too little. Very few

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-25 Thread knpraise
Hello Marlin. Christmas has a very different definition around our house. I am not one who cares about the history or even the etimology of words and events that have taken on definitions of their own. It is a blessed time of year. We think of and even celebrate the birth of Christ, knowing that

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-25 Thread Marlin halverson
uir To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2005 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas! Correction Marlin!! It ought to be spoken of as The Catholic Faith. It (the Catholic Faith) is no more 'religion' than that which YOU yourself practice. Do Y

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-25 Thread Judy Taylor
Thanks for sharing Iz and I do pray that all goes smoothly with the move, Our daughter with the kids, dog, hamster, and rabbit arrived about midnightand she was up until the early hours getting their Christmas arranged for them. I am trusting the Lord that it will all come together for

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-25 Thread knpraise
The Smithson kids are going to lead worhsip this evening at church. MaybeI can a picture or two of them and send them to the forum. Anyway -- you all have a great day. We have a very busy day planned from hee on out. G -- I am serious about the bat. My highest regards ar with all of you

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-25 Thread David Miller
and the need for Jesus to be put to death, nobody would be celebrating Christmas today. Peace be with you.David Miller. - Original Message - From: Marlin halverson To: TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2005 10:33 AM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Merry

Re: [TruthTalk] Merry Christmas!

2005-12-25 Thread Dave
DAVEH: When I suggested similar, it brought a lot of chastisement. Why do you suppose the difference? David Miller wrote: .a cross, the symbol of the death of Jesus the Christ. -- ~~~ Dave Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.langlitz.com

[TruthTalk] Merry Christmas is NOT Offensive

2005-11-23 Thread ShieldsFamily
Wise words again from Rabbi Lapin! Merry Christmas is NOT OffensiveJews Should Protect Religious Freedom for Everyone. Rabbi Daniel Lapin Toward Tradition Well, December is nearly here which means the dreaded C word is upon us. Put politely, the