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Originally posted by Hand of Hecate
Do you think Mary was hot? I imagine that to get God's attention she must have been. She must have been able to walk on water in the sack.
Originally posted by jaywillI still don't see how maturbation is a sin, all that i have gleaned from your evangelical posturing is that some how masturbation is a habit, and is therefore it is a sin.
I am an evangelist. And I intend to help people believe in the Gospel of Christ
You should not be quick to assume that your attitude about masturbation has not already been tried. Don't think that some Christians have never adopted that kind of attitude.
Jesus said [b]"He who commits sin is a slave to sin." You could substitute "He who commits ...[text shortened]... nt to labor that much just to tickle your atheistic curiosity for its own sake.
Originally posted by daniel58I've read the bible many times daniel. You'll have to forgive me, but, I find this thread absolutely ridiculous and my posts should be an obvious reflection of that. I can understand why you would assume me ignorant of the bible, but, such is not the case.
I would be wrong or I am wrong? I repeat you apparently have not, when you "reread" the whole thing again, then you can post on this thread and THEN tell me what you think.
Originally posted by Hand of HecateMary was preserved from sin by a special act of God, and that because she didn't have concupiscence like the rest of us and was filled with God's grace, she was able to avoid any personal sin as well.
I've read the bible many times daniel. You'll have to forgive me, but, I find this thread absolutely ridiculous and my posts should be an obvious reflection of that. I can understand why you would assume me ignorant of the bible, but, such is not the case.
Originally posted by daniel58I'm afraid you operate with an entirely different perception of reality than I do my friend.
Mary was preserved from sin by a special act of God, and that because she didn't have concupiscence like the rest of us and was filled with God's grace, she was able to avoid any personal sin as well.
The Immaculate Conception means we believe when Mary was conceived, she was kept from inheriting the state of original sin by a special act of God. This i ...[text shortened]... ssel that was to carry him should be pure and untouched by any kind of sin, even original sin.
Originally posted by Hand of Hecatehttp://www.dougbrittonbooks.com/onlinebiblestudies-irritationandangermanagement/showrespectevenifothersdonotdeserverespect.php
Blow thyself demon.
Who is someone you have had trouble respecting?
Which of these insights will help you treat him or her with more respect ... even if he or she has not "earned" your respect?