LionOfZion

"The chief purpose of the norms that protect religious freedom is to ensure the freedom of religious practice or belief of individuals, and to protect individuals from being subject to hatred or violence from others on the basis of their beliefs." <-- From the document "Furthermore, “defamation of religion” replaces the existing objective criterion of limitations on speech where there is an intent to incite hatred or violence against religious believers with a subjective criterion that considers whether the religion or its believers feel offended by the speech." <-- Also from document Um... This is bad because?

"This nation is now made up of so many non-christian people that there would be so many uprisings, riots, protests, ect.... that it would be impossible to survive as a nation. You'd have the homo-sexual groups, the muslims, the athiest, the buddhist all throwing hissy fits saying it's not fair yadda yadda yadda and not to mention all the international heat we'd get." Do these people have no right to be in America? Buddhists and Islamics all live under a monotheists religion. Dare I say the same God as you (I know nothing of Buddhists so I won

We can love them without facilitating their sin. If fact, it is more for their sakes than our own that we would not encourage behavior that the Bible so clearly describes as "abomination". We Christians are not judging or condemning homosexuals for being who they are. We simply want no part of it and do NOT wish to have their lifestyles forced upon us. I have said this before and I will say it one more time. I, myself, would not begrudge homosexual couples any legal rights provided to them in a "legal" union. However, these unions should not be considered "marriages". For those of us who call ourselves Christians, marriage is "Holy Matrimony", a commitment and promise made, between an Man and a Woman, in the sight of God. Not a legal union or a contract. The fact that ministers, priests or pastors should be "licensed" to perform religious ceremonies is unconstitutional in my point of view. Again we come back to the so called "separation of church and state". These days the state has inserted itself as the authority which decides who is and isn't "married". It's no wonder divorce is rampant in western countries. They have taken God out of virtually every facet of life. When people understood their marriage was a commitment to both their spouse AND GOD, they tended to take it a little more seriously and did not divorce on a whim. This is why there are so many broken homes and so many children who have no understanding of what a Family is or it's importance in properly raising a child. This is the kind of decay that is rotting our once great nation into oblivion. A country of people who are willfully and blissfully ignorant of sin and unwittingly mollify those around them into thinking that sin is acceptable in the eyes of God. THIS cannot be "tolerated". Sin is sin and lest we reject it AND those who do not turn from it we do those sinners a grave injustice, by resisting our responsibility to set the example. It's called "tough love" and any parent would understand that we only encourage sin when we ignore it. When a slave owner strikes a male or female slave with a rod and the slave dies immediately, the owner shall be punished. But if the slave survives a day or two, there is no punishment; for the slave is the owner's property. (Exod. 21:20-21) Who then is the faithful and wise slave, whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give the other slaves their allowance of food at the proper time? Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives. (Matt. 24:45-46) Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as you obey Christ; not only while being watched, and in order to please them, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. (Eph. 6:5-6) Tell slaves to be submissive to their masters and to give satisfaction in every respect; they are not to talk back, not to pilfer, but to show complete and perfect fidelity, so that in everything they may be an ornament to the doctrine of God our Savior. (Titus 2:9-10) Are we also to support slavery? If we follow the book to the exact letter as you do with homosexuals why not slavery? Do we actually get to pick and choose what we believe to be abominations? Right now well over 27 million people in the world are enslaved. Are we to say the book says this is cool and turn our backs, yet two guys or girls that like to (insert whatever you will) that don

Well Iraq would be a nice place to start an invasion into Iran. Not to mention the forces we have in Kuwait as well. Being right next door would also help "keep them in line". Other than that (I could just be having a brain fart) I cant see anything to connect the two unless we get friendly or use the whole we got rid of your enemy approach.

But wouldn't that mean that the term unrepentant could only be used of those who once repented? I think the two terms are different, and in my understanding of what Gerioke was saying, she/he was only refering to the term "unbelievers" not every other word with the prefix "un" I know it's a play on words but I do understand what you are getting at too, as far as I understand you cannot become unrepentant after you have repented - you only become disobedient. Because you can't become unsaved once you have been saved can you?????? Those born on remote islands would be "nonbelievers". Never being introduced to Christ. If one never knew how can they lose faith? Also Those born in an Athiest house hold might never be introduced to religion at all. So if they never did have faith, they have lost nothing... Therefore "nonbelievers". A born again Atheist could be considered an "unbeliever". Right?

what is this world comming to? how does one sue the Bible or any book for that matter? Lol maybe he should try to sue the author!!!!

Jah loves ALL mankind. His word isnt intented to spread hate. And if so many of my fellow Christians say it is not our place to judge and point fingers, then why do gays suffer such judgement from MEN. If Jah hates gays, then his will will be inforced upon them. While we are ALL here on earth, why not love as our creator created us to. Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no harm to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Paul said it best!!!

Lol. I always heard that the Isreali Army doesnt practice. They just fight (defend) for there country. A training exercise for them is the real deal!!! In all seriousness it might be an intimidation tactic.

haha!! id have to grab his arm and yell at it... "can you hear me!!" how did i miss a whole section of wierd news!?!?

hey schwol, it sounds to me like you are ready. after reading all the posts it sounds like your new child is already surrounded in love. that is the most important thing to offer him or her. yes you are young, but my son came into this world when i was only 17. so i know how you feel. know that once that beautiful baby gets here you are not alone. once everyone meets him or her its like a whole new world. like an instant acceptance to the family. having kids is scary, but its also a blessing for an entire family.

stay strong!!!! dont cave in and let them ruin your daughters education!! she deserves that help!!! Jah bless you and your husband. many kids slip through the cracks. sometimes it seems the system dosnt even care. so you keep caring and provide the best for your daughter!!

if the labels dont make money then they cant record. if they cant record then the music cant be put to record/ cd. bands and labels both loose thousands if not millions of dollars from downloading free music. the only way they make money is to tour and sell merchandise. if i where a rock star i would be against downloading free music. that and it is stealing.

haha!! thats just removed in the advertisment right? it strikes me as silly to have a 10 commandments movie without Jah in it. only in america

Yes! Actually, I find this question very strange. I've noticed that every time a christian posts these "questions for atheists", the atheist who responds gets slammed with all sorts of "why are you on this board? are you trying to convert me?" It would be very hard for christians to debate atheists on this board if no atheists responded to their posts. So, do us all a favor. If you want an atheist's opinion and want to debate it - great, ask away. But, let's stop with the accusations of "you're just here stirring up trouble." Now, I need a chicken wing. LOL i agree, but the question seems to attack in a way. as if you ask if my ego is to big to believe. for me my struggle with faith is at the end of your question. even though you know it cannot be proven scientifically that an entity exists. i dont search for proof. just evidence, and i have had trouble for years comming up with that.