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All the atheists on TOL (which includes you Wiz), and show them that when they enter a House of God, they really don't melt.
I like visiting churches and cathedrals, so long as they're architecturally beautiful (could be gothic, neo-gothic, modernist or other - I don't really mind), because I like to visit places that have transcendent contemplation in mind. They have their own grandeur and beauty, and the good ones are designed both for impressive architectural features, and also for thoughtful use of light (both natural and artificial) as well as acoustic properties (amplified or otherwise).
I like Japanese Buddhist architecture for many of the same reasons.
Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, forever. Amen. -Ephesians 3:20 & 21
1Co 13:11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. But when I became an adult, I set aside childish ways. - Let's at least work at it?
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Separation of church and State is not atheism "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights..."
Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,
to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, forever. Amen. -Ephesians 3:20 & 21
1Co 13:11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. But when I became an adult, I set aside childish ways. - Let's at least work at it?
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Separation of church and State is not atheism "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights..."
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“Theist and atheist: The fight between them is as to whether God shall be called God or shall have some other name” S.B.
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April 23rd, 2012, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by serpentdove
"If we were in a bar right now, there would be two punches: me punching you and you hitting the floor." ~ Michael Scott, The Office
That's not very lady-like of you, sd
God is not discoverable or demonstrable by purely scientific means, unfortunately for the scientifically minded. But that really proves nothing. It simply means that the wrong instruments are being used for the job. ~John Bertram Phillips
Slogan/motto:
“Theist and atheist: The fight between them is as to whether God shall be called God or shall have some other name” S.B.
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April 23rd, 2012, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Nang
My husband has been talking about driving out to meet S0Z0 face to face for a couple of years now.
Nang
It's an internet forum. The only power he has over you is that which you give him.
God is not discoverable or demonstrable by purely scientific means, unfortunately for the scientifically minded. But that really proves nothing. It simply means that the wrong instruments are being used for the job. ~John Bertram Phillips
My son is talking about getting stationed in Colorado. If he does, that will give me an excuse to drive out and visit Denver where some of the members live. I would like to meet Bob Enyart and Knight in person and have a beer with them.
Slogan/motto:
“Theist and atheist: The fight between them is as to whether God shall be called God or shall have some other name” S.B.
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April 23rd, 2012, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Nang
It is just a joke around here, friend.
Dave is like 4 feet tall. Why send your husband?
God is not discoverable or demonstrable by purely scientific means, unfortunately for the scientifically minded. But that really proves nothing. It simply means that the wrong instruments are being used for the job. ~John Bertram Phillips
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The author of all things watches over me, and I have a fine horse.
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April 23rd, 2012, 10:29 AM
It's too bad that I don't really live in much of a tourist destination.
It would be nice to meet a bunch of you.
The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
Slogan/motto:
". . Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God." Matthew 4:4
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April 23rd, 2012, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by WizardofOz
Dave is like 4 feet tall. Why send your husband?
I am not sending. Husband is eagerly volunteering and has a buddy who wants to make the trip also.
Laughing together about how the conversation would develop between the three, enables me to bounce back from the verbal assaults I experience here on TOL.
"The immutable God never learned anything and never changed his mind. He knew everything from eternity."
"Experience teaches us nothing; revelation teaches all we need to know."
“ Those who proclaim that the sovereignty of God determines what justice is, (do so) by observing what God actually does. Whatever God does is just.”
Slogan/motto:
“Theist and atheist: The fight between them is as to whether God shall be called God or shall have some other name” S.B.
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April 23rd, 2012, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Nang
I am not sending. Husband is eagerly volunteering and has a buddy who wants to make the trip also.
Laughing together about how the conversation would develop between the three, enables me to bounce back from the verbal assaults I experience here on TOL.
They would probably end up being friends.
I know an "internet-only" tough guy when I see one.
God is not discoverable or demonstrable by purely scientific means, unfortunately for the scientifically minded. But that really proves nothing. It simply means that the wrong instruments are being used for the job. ~John Bertram Phillips
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I have read a fiery gospel writ in burnished rows of steel.
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April 23rd, 2012, 11:42 AM
Brazilian Jujitsu tournament!
Pre-Millennialists Vs... Everyone else!
"God foreknows nothing by contingency, but that he foresees, purposes, and does all things according to his immutable, eternal and infallible will. By this thunderbolt, "free will" is thrown prostrate and utterly dashed to pieces. Those therefore, who would assert "free will," must either deny this thunderbolt, or pretend not to see it, or push it from them." -Martin Luther
"The Church has surrendered her once lofty concept of God and has substituted for it one so low, so ignoble, as to be utterly unworthy of thinking, worshiping men. This she has not done deliberately, but little by little and without her knowledge; and her very unawareness only makes her situation all the more tragic." -A.W. Tozer
"He that has doctrinal knowledge and speculation only, without affection, never is engaged in the business of religion." -Jonathan Edwards
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights..."
~ Michael Scott, The Office
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~ J Vernon McGee Ro 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13.
It's an internet forum. The only power he has over you is that which you give him.
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