Church Members Mistreat Homeless Man in Church Unaware It Is Their Pastor in Disguise Seeded by The WOPR VIEW ORIGINAL ARTICLE: iReporters.TV Seeded on Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:21 PM churchpastorreligionlesson
What are the chances of this being true?
Spoilsport. Never let truth get in the way of a good story or a good moral. That is the 2by2 connection is it not. Where you excommunicated for this sort of behaviour?
Spoilsport. Never let truth get in the way of a good story or a good moral. That is the 2by2 connection is it not. Where you excommunicated for this sort of behaviour?
Thanks for the thread Snow.
LOL you're welcome passerby. Don't mind Rational, he's just keeping me on my toes! Someone has to.
Morality comes not from a book, or a guy up in the sky, but from the idea that how you treat people matters, because how people feel matters. Unknown.
“A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.”
Okay, am I wrong in thinking this is nuts? Why would they do that? We need to touch to thrive. Kids get hurt sometimes and they are not allowing the one thing that would make it seem better, a hug?
Found this interesting article today on why Christians should not celebrate Christmas. Thought I'd share. Also interested in hearing what Christians think about it.
Was thinking about all the people in this world that believe in some type of holy scripture. Depending on which book they adhere to, depends on how much they believe they are a 'lessor being'. I have found the monotheistic scriptures to be the most condemning of humanity. The leaders of these religions and the writers of their scriptures have all made humanity out to be a lessor being, sinners. They have developed attributes that are supposedly unattainable by humans and then say if humanity can't reach these heights then they are sinners and need someone to save them or they will spend eternity in hell. It was a smart move on the part of those who made these rules because they truly make people believe them and think they are sinners. Since they are unattainable, experience in this life makes it seem as though they truly are sinners. However, understanding that these rules are all man made with control of the 'masses' in mind, it releases us from believing we are sinners and lessor beings. We recognize the ploy behind the rules and understand why they were put in place. When that happens we are freed from the grip of believing we are a sinner that is damned for eternity if we don't do 'something' to appease God. When you know this you let go of the concept of being a sinner and embrace the beauty of your humanity. Man made rules no longer have the power to make you shameful or guilty about who you are or what you are. Human. It's sad that humanity views itself as such a terrible creation. Don't let the religious leaders and ancient scripture define you.
It's good to understand that you are making up what you perceive to be your reality. There is an absolute reality, the laws of nature for eg. However, how we view absolute reality becomes our experience of that reality. Letting someone else define your reality can block you from having a wonderful experience in life. Or it can also make your experience wonderful. It just depends on what works for you. In either case, your definition of real will dictate what your life experience is like. Since we are all unique, each of us has a different perception of life and therefore our experience is uniquely ours. How we react to life, how we define what is happening, is always our choice. That becomes our reality whether it is real or not. Makes choice a very important aspect of how much you will enjoy life, whether you view yourself as a victim or not, etc.
Morality comes not from a book, or a guy up in the sky, but from the idea that how you treat people matters, because how people feel matters. Unknown.
“A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.”
This was an interesting article. I agree those attributes are what make a person successful in many ways. I particularly like the do not blame others for your situation. Take responsibility and carry on.
Was thinking about all the people in this world that believe in some type of holy scripture. Depending on which book they adhere to, depends on how much they believe they are a 'lessor being'. I have found the monotheistic scriptures to be the most condemning of humanity. The leaders of these religions and the writers of their scriptures have all made humanity out to be a lessor being, sinners. They have developed attributes that are supposedly unattainable by humans and then say if humanity can't reach these heights then they are sinners and need someone to save them or they will spend eternity in hell. It was a smart move on the part of those who made these rules because they truly make people believe them and think they are sinners. Since they are unattainable, experience in this life makes it seem as though they truly are sinners. However, understanding that these rules are all man made with control of the 'masses' in mind, it releases us from believing we are sinners and lessor beings. We recognize the ploy behind the rules and understand why they were put in place. When that happens we are freed from the grip of believing we are a sinner that is damned for eternity if we don't do 'something' to appease God. When you know this you let go of the concept of being a sinner and embrace the beauty of your humanity. Man made rules no longer have the power to make you shameful or guilty about who you are or what you are. Human. It's sad that humanity views itself as such a terrible creation. Don't let the religious leaders and ancient scripture define you.
It's good to understand that you are making up what you perceive to be your reality. There is an absolute reality, the laws of nature for eg. However, how we view absolute reality becomes our experience of that reality. Letting someone else define your reality can block you from having a wonderful experience in life. Or it can also make your experience wonderful. It just depends on what works for you. In either case, your definition of real will dictate what your life experience is like. Since we are all unique, each of us has a different perception of life and therefore our experience is uniquely ours. How we react to life, how we define what is happening, is always our choice. That becomes our reality whether it is real or not. Makes choice a very important aspect of how much you will enjoy life, whether you view yourself as a victim or not, etc.
Was thinking about all the people in this world that believe in some type of holy scripture. Depending on which book they adhere to, depends on how much they believe they are a 'lessor being'. I have found the monotheistic scriptures to be the most condemning of humanity. The leaders of these religions and the writers of their scriptures have all made humanity out to be a lessor being, sinners. They have developed attributes that are supposedly unattainable by humans and then say if humanity can't reach these heights then they are sinners and need someone to save them or they will spend eternity in hell. It was a smart move on the part of those who made these rules because they truly make people believe them and think they are sinners. Since they are unattainable, experience in this life makes it seem as though they truly are sinners. However, understanding that these rules are all man made with control of the 'masses' in mind, it releases us from believing we are sinners and lessor beings. We recognize the ploy behind the rules and understand why they were put in place. When that happens we are freed from the grip of believing we are a sinner that is damned for eternity if we don't do 'something' to appease God. When you know this you let go of the concept of being a sinner and embrace the beauty of your humanity. Man made rules no longer have the power to make you shameful or guilty about who you are or what you are. Human. It's sad that humanity views itself as such a terrible creation. Don't let the religious leaders and ancient scripture define you.
It's good to understand that you are making up what you perceive to be your reality. There is an absolute reality, the laws of nature for eg. However, how we view absolute reality becomes our experience of that reality. Letting someone else define your reality can block you from having a wonderful experience in life. Or it can also make your experience wonderful. It just depends on what works for you. In either case, your definition of real will dictate what your life experience is like. Since we are all unique, each of us has a different perception of life and therefore our experience is uniquely ours. How we react to life, how we define what is happening, is always our choice. That becomes our reality whether it is real or not. Makes choice a very important aspect of how much you will enjoy life, whether you view yourself as a victim or not, etc.
Thanks, snow! You have said it all so very well!
Thanks dmmichgood.
Morality comes not from a book, or a guy up in the sky, but from the idea that how you treat people matters, because how people feel matters. Unknown.
“A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.”
Thanks, snow! That was great! I usually don't bother to watch any video to the end but I did that one!
There really isn't any need to fear death! Just make the story of our lives a good one!
Yes, and when you really think about it, it's all we have that's for sure anyway. What we make of our lives is what matters. How we treated others lives on in the hearts of those left behind and that can be either positive or negative. Make it a positive remembrance and make our story a good one! That's a win win for me. Not only do we have a good life then, we also help make some one else's life a good life too!!
Morality comes not from a book, or a guy up in the sky, but from the idea that how you treat people matters, because how people feel matters. Unknown.
“A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.”
There is a large winter colony of crows that roosts not far from where I live. The swift, mostly silent river of birds that flows past my house just above the treetops at dawn is breathtaking!
There is a large winter colony of crows that roosts not far from where I live. The swift, mostly silent river of birds that flows past my house just above the treetops at dawn is breathtaking!
I've seen a similar one, but they just totally amaze me how smart they are at adapting to their environment. Watched a documentary one time on about 5 crows they tagged and followed throughout their lifetime. It was a pretty amazing video showing them learning as they were growing up, their adolescence and then their adulthood.
Morality comes not from a book, or a guy up in the sky, but from the idea that how you treat people matters, because how people feel matters. Unknown.
“A great deal of intelligence can be invested in ignorance when the need for illusion is deep.”
charlesfoxtrot: The FBI is seeking victim voices of the 2x2s. Report at: www.fbi.gov/2x2
Feb 21, 2024 13:27:31 GMT -5
Deleted: I saw yesterday that a letter sent to members of a church was actually copied, and distributed all over the world. I think it was Paul's letter to the Corinthians.
Jan 23, 2024 14:50:44 GMT -5
chap5act38: I never would put letters of preachers sent to members of any church at a website. How would you like it, when i put a letter of your husband to you in public? Well, not very decent. In ALL churches there are some not good. Ok, let it, and live for God.
Nov 16, 2023 12:40:00 GMT -5
chap5act38: there are about 1000 sort of churches. If we make of all wrong churches a website like this. We don't have time to look for where God wants us to be at Sunday. I never would make of any wrong church a website, you keep on 'hanging' in what hurted.
Nov 16, 2023 12:37:53 GMT -5
chap5act38: Every wrong Group I was in, God showed it to me. No woman or man had to do that. I saw it and went away.
Nov 15, 2023 17:06:27 GMT -5
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chap5act38: God is Almighty, leave it to Him, He can open eyes.. He doesn’t need you 4 that.
Nov 15, 2023 17:05:02 GMT -5
chap5act38: I prefer to put time in looking 4 a good Group. Life is short. Why time many years for this? You look obsessed... People after all do what they want. So …
Nov 15, 2023 17:00:15 GMT -5
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chap5act38: Get a life miss Kropp…
Nov 15, 2023 16:58:38 GMT -5
chap5act38: Poor miss Kropp. All money + time y put in this. Can’t believe it. But you must be obsessed totally. Go and look 4 another church. Give them time etc
Nov 15, 2023 16:57:57 GMT -5
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chap5act38: what If you fight against God…. If it is not good, once y see. I was in wrong Groups, glad to be away when I discovered it was wrong.. If I would make a Website of all wrong groups it hurts only.. and there are many many wrong groups..
Nov 15, 2023 16:56:50 GMT -5
chap5act38: why put time etc in this church? When you don’t want it, look 4 another one. If you write about all wrong churches you never will have a life and time for work etc.
Nov 15, 2023 16:51:03 GMT -5
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chap5act38: Well, when y do not like this church, surch further! I don’t understand a person that is giving so much time to this. Look for a church y think is ok. I was long ago in wrong groups, but God showed me that! Don’t need y. to see it.
Nov 15, 2023 16:49:36 GMT -5
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countryroads: There seem to be various versions of the rumor about Frandle floating around. The latest is that he went to a couple of conventions in the western part of the U.S. and was denied entry. These unconfirmed stories are perhaps actively harmful in that, if unt
Aug 10, 2023 9:27:03 GMT -5
Deleted: Ah your opinion he is Greek, good to know...
Jul 30, 2023 15:55:33 GMT -5
BobWilliston: That's what I said -- he was Greek. The great Saint Augustine explained how he injected Paul's christian thought into "Christianity". Remember, Paul wrote that he was only interested in "Jesus the christ", not Jesus the man or Jesus the messiah.
Jul 29, 2023 20:57:29 GMT -5
Deleted: Paul was greek? Where does it say that?
Jul 16, 2023 8:29:47 GMT -5
BobWilliston: Yes, being a Greek Jew, he was referring to the style of a Greek "christ", as opposed to a Jewish "messiah". The Jews never look(ed) for a "christ" -- they only expected a "messiah". The foundation of Christianity through Augustine.
Jul 15, 2023 23:34:56 GMT -5
darrell: In the 2nd chapter of 1st corinthians Paul said when i first came unto you i determined not to know anything among you but Jesus Christ and him crucified.Nothing complicated.Not a list of rules.But the vital piece of doctrine that is before any behaviour.
Jun 17, 2023 12:48:17 GMT -5