why yes, religion and politics actually do mix

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By JAE
5 Dec 2023 8:11 am in No Holds Barred Political Forum
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Cannonpointer
8 Dec 2023 4:40 pm
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The remaining public pillar of the Christian faith. ^
 
When you complain, ur friends roll their eyes and ur enemies rejoice

"Because I SAY I am" is a todler's tantrum, not "science"

You cannot betray me - only yourself, to me.

Who cuts off your dick is not a friend

An opinion you won't defend is not your own

Humanity's Law of the Jungle: Survival NOT of the fittest, but of the tribe

When peeing in the pool, stand on the edge

If gender is not sex, why should a gender claim change what sex you shower with?
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Sumela
8 Dec 2023 4:43 pm
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Cannonpointer » 08 Dec 2023, 5:40 pm » wrote: The remaining public pillar of the Christian faith. ^
Word.  And maybe Orban.
 
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8 Dec 2023 4:48 pm
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Sumela » 08 Dec 2023, 5:43 pm » wrote: Word.  And maybe Orban.
Orban is a flying buttress that supports the pillar. :)
 
When you complain, ur friends roll their eyes and ur enemies rejoice

"Because I SAY I am" is a todler's tantrum, not "science"

You cannot betray me - only yourself, to me.

Who cuts off your dick is not a friend

An opinion you won't defend is not your own

Humanity's Law of the Jungle: Survival NOT of the fittest, but of the tribe

When peeing in the pool, stand on the edge

If gender is not sex, why should a gender claim change what sex you shower with?
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Cannonpointer » 08 Dec 2023, 5:48 pm » wrote: Orban is a flying buttress that supports the pillar. Image
:rolleyes:  
 
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8 Dec 2023 5:07 pm
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Sumela » 08 Dec 2023, 5:43 pm » wrote: Word.  And maybe Orban.
Slovakia just formed a new government led by russia-friendly Fico that includes a moderate breakaway wing of that party and a far right nationalist party. The Czech Republic and Romania are not far behind. 

Look like not EVERY recipient of Russian largess under the old Soviet Union is an ingrate...

The Baltic Republics - if those undersized, anemic, irrelevant states deserve to be called republics - could learn a thing or two. 
When you complain, ur friends roll their eyes and ur enemies rejoice

"Because I SAY I am" is a todler's tantrum, not "science"

You cannot betray me - only yourself, to me.

Who cuts off your dick is not a friend

An opinion you won't defend is not your own

Humanity's Law of the Jungle: Survival NOT of the fittest, but of the tribe

When peeing in the pool, stand on the edge

If gender is not sex, why should a gender claim change what sex you shower with?
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Cannonpointer » 08 Dec 2023, 6:07 pm » wrote: Slovakia just formed a new government led by russia-friendly Fico that includes a moderate breakaway wing of that party and a far right nationalist party. The Czech Republic and Romania are not far behind. 

Look like not EVERY recipient of Russian largess under the old Soviet Union is an ingrate...

The Baltic Republics - if those undersized, anemic, irrelevant states deserve to be called republics - could learn a thing or two.
Good for Slovakia. :clap:  
 
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8 Dec 2023 5:30 pm
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Did a Supreme Court decision change the rules for holiday displays?December 7, 2023 | by Scott Bomboy

Conclusion below.

Since Kennedy v. Bremerton, any legal challenge to religious symbolism on public property will need to be interpreted in a new light. In the wake of last year’s Supreme Court decision, there has been a general lack of nativity scene lawsuits during 2023.

https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/did ... y-displays
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8 Dec 2023 5:32 pm
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Cannonpointer » 08 Dec 2023, 5:36 pm » wrote: Great link - 12 greenies for the 12 days of Christmas. Image
Thanks.  I didn't know this until I checked.  I was still under the impression that you had to entertain scenes from everyone.  Not exactly the case now.  
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8 Dec 2023 5:35 pm
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These are intriguing. 

The first known Nativity scene figurines are currently on display in one of Rome’s oldest basilicas.


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8 Dec 2023 5:39 pm
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The Rutherford Institute in Virginia is a somewhat conservative version of the ACLU.  They have a page on religious freedom.

https://www.rutherford.org/issues/religious_freedom
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8 Dec 2023 5:42 pm
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If anyone is really into this, then here is an overview of important cases.  Of courses, the recent supreme court decision not included here because it's 2019. 

Part of a good primer, tho.The 7 Most Important Religious Liberty Cases of the Decade
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/arti ... he-decade/

 
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Joh » 08 Dec 2023, 6:32 pm » wrote: Thanks.  I didn't know this until I checked.  I was still under the impression that you had to entertain scenes from everyone.  Not exactly the case now.
Welcome to the board, by the way - and please: under what impression were you, as regards entertaining scenes from everyone?
 
When you complain, ur friends roll their eyes and ur enemies rejoice

"Because I SAY I am" is a todler's tantrum, not "science"

You cannot betray me - only yourself, to me.

Who cuts off your dick is not a friend

An opinion you won't defend is not your own

Humanity's Law of the Jungle: Survival NOT of the fittest, but of the tribe

When peeing in the pool, stand on the edge

If gender is not sex, why should a gender claim change what sex you shower with?
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8 Dec 2023 7:21 pm
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Joh » 08 Dec 2023, 5:02 pm » wrote: 4 Ways to Get Wisdom Wisdom is a capacity of the mind that allows us to understand life from God’s perspective. Throughout the book of Proverbs, Solomon encourages us to “get wisdom” (Proverbs 4:5). He says those who get wisdom love life (see 19:8); that it’s better to get wisdom than gold (see 16:16); and that those who get wisdom find life and receive favor from the Lord (see 8:32 – 35).

 Yet in Ecclesiastes 7:23–24 Solomon also makes clear that getting wisdom is a challenging process: “‘I am determined to be wise’ — but this was beyond me. Whatever exists is far off and most profound — who can discover it?”

 Fortunately, Scripture provides us instruction in this area. Here are four Biblical instructions for how to get wisdom:1. Fear GodSolomon says the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (see Proverbs 9:10). But how should we fear God? Philipp Melanchthon, a collaborator of Martin Luther, discussed what it means to fear God by contrasting filial fear with servile fear. Filial fear is the type of respect and love a child has for a parent, a fear of offending the one they most adore and trust. In contrast, servile fear is the kind of fear that a prisoner has for his jailer or executioner.2. Desire WisdomThe second step to getting wisdom is to desire it with all our heart. As Solomon says, we must “look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure” (Proverbs 2:4).3. Pray for WisdomAs James tell us, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you” (James 1:5).4. Study God’s WordThe fourth step in getting wisdom is studying and meditating on God’s Word (see Psalm 19:7). We shouldn’t rely merely on our own understanding, though, but lean on the wisdom and insight produced by Christians throughout the church’s history.PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY:
To get wisdom we must fear God, study his Word and prayerfully desire to understand life from God’s perspective.


https://www.thenivbible.com/blog/4-ways-get-wisdom/
what separates a soul's mind from an ancestor's brain? Bet you miss the point.
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Cannonpointer » 08 Dec 2023, 6:52 pm » wrote: Welcome to the board, by the way - and please: under what impression were you, as regards entertaining scenes from everyone?

That was the standard used by courts until recently.  
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FatChecker » 52 minutes ago » wrote: That was the standard used by courts until recently.
Are the trials back on?

k fools..
 
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sole » 08 Dec 2023, 8:21 pm » wrote: what separates a soul's mind from an ancestor's brain? Bet you miss the point.
Almost 3 years...

Cannabis helps too.. And a double White Russian .. It should  be renamed a Ratcliffe..
 
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