People ready to admit that Trump is a racist, yet?

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ClearwaterVol said:
No. I see rat snakes from time to time, usually when one of my dogs is eating one. Gators you see around, but they hang out on ponds and lakes mostly, so unless you have one in your yard your encounters will be few and far between.
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I used to play a lot of golf in the panhandle back in the day and you'd see them basking on the side of a green every now and then. Never came across any big snakes, except one time in Mexico...saw a 6-7ft python just chilling under a bush...decided to take a different route, HATE SNAKES!
 
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Sin City Vol said:
I used to play a lot of golf in the panhandle back in the day and you'd see them basking on the side of a green every now and then. Never came across any big snakes, except one time in Mexico...saw a 6-7ft python just chilling under a bush...decided to take a different route, HATE SNAKES!
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On the course, it's not uncommon at all to see gators. I wouldn't wade in water to retrieve a ball.
 
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Sin City Vol said:
I just didn't agree with your poem. I believe in god but I am not a very religious person. I don't feel anyone needs to go to church to prove they believe in god or feel better about themselves. For centuries all religions have shown the need to make up their own rules to benefit what THEY believe and not necessarily what is in the bible or what are gods words. Many churches will point fingers at other religions and say that religion is wrong and only my religion is the true word....My response to me is Prove It, prove what a Baptist believes is more right than a Buddhist or Muslim or Catholic
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His poem? What has happened to today's youth that they don't recognize Monty Python? So sad.
 
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VolsSportsFan said:
Which would mean it's unclear since it neither endorses or condemns it.
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I don't believe that is the case. Picking the verse in Genesis's where Adam was created and then trying to make it sound like a person isn't a person until they breathe isn't accurate. The breath of life is spirit of life. An unborn baby is alive. It's heart beats etc etc. Taking the bible as a whole gives a much clearer picture as to this matter.
 
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marcusluvsvols said:
The only bold assertions I have ever made are not my own...they come from the Bible. God's words. Not mine. If they rub you the wrong way, which it is very obvious they do, take it up with Him. Not me. I could not care any less what you do with your life. I don't know you. I would like for all people to come to Jesus, but I will never try to make anyone.

As far as accusations, that is a lie. I have never accused anyone on this board of anything. Their sin is just that, their sin. I am quick to point out that I have sin of my own. I work to better myself and often fail. No mystery in that. You may know hypocritical Christians who point fingers at you and live like the devil while pretending to be righteous, but it ain't me brother. I am about as righteous as the gutter He found me in. I have a lot of flaws, and no problem owning them, but a self righteous attitude ain't one of them.

The problem that a lot of people have is they want to pretend that the way they live is ok. It is ok...with them. Many times, it's not OK with God. So they get all bent out of shape when somebody calls sin for what it is...sin. They get defensive and belligerent and attack mode is their immediate reaction. The bible says to call sin what it is. Sin. Hate the sin but love the sinner. You can live however you want, that's your business. I don't care what you do.. it doesn't effect me or mine. You shouldn't get all bent out of shape though and start insulting people when they point out that a God you don't believe in wrote a book that you don't believe is true that says that many of the things in your life are wrong...and that if you don't seek a personal relationship with the God who made you then you are going to burn eternally in a Hell you don't believe exists. I don't think it would upset me for someone to tell me that the spaghetti monster thinks I shouldn't drink mountain dew and that if I don't repent I will spend eternity in Narnia.

Those things don't exist to me. So that could never upset me. So how is it exactly that you will absolutely get your panties in a wad over the exact same thing happening to you? Let it upset you so much that in your anger you will insult people that you don't know? If you believe that I am stupid and all of my beliefs are foolish fairy tales then why would you get bent out of shape if my spaghetti monster said you are going to hell? Either you are allowing unimportant things to get the best of you, or you are not nearly as certain as you portray that my God isn't real, and that the sin in your life and in other people's is not indeed wrong?
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Marcus, you seem like a man who means well, but honestly, I can't help but see you as misguided. You seem unable to see that you are trying to push your religious convictions upon others who may not share them. Our country was founded on religious freedom. That was why many of our forefathers came here, to escape persecution from the larger religions in Europe. I myself am a Christian, but I believe it is extremely important we let others make their own choices. While I would not mind discussing religion with people of other faiths, I would be somewhat offended if they tried to convert me to their faith and tell me my beliefs were wrong. I think it's admirable that you hold such strong convictions, but I firmly believe you should focus your own life on living by those convictions and let God worry about the beliefs of others and if they're right or wrong.

As for the Bible, although I am Christian, I've always been of the opinion that while it contains certain universal truths(imo), it was a book put together by men. It was written by men. Men decided what was canon and what was not. It's a book that has been edited throughout its history by men of earthly power. I do not dismiss the Bible, but I also do not hold that it has not been influenced by man, an imperfect being.

Laws should not be based off of religious beliefs. Laws should be about the rights of individuals to live their lives as they see fit, so much as in it does not interfere with the rights of others. We all have to live on this planet together. We should focus on trying to find a way to do so peacefully, which to me, is what God would want.
 
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QuickSmurf said:
I don't believe that is the case. Picking the verse in Genesis's where Adam was created and then trying to make it sound like a person isn't a person until they breathe isn't accurate. The breath of life is spirit of life. An unborn baby is alive. It's heart beats etc etc. Taking the bible as a whole gives a much clearer picture as to this matter.
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When does the bible say an unborn fetus is alive
 
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QuickSmurf said:
I don't believe that is the case. Picking the verse in Genesis's where Adam was created and then trying to make it sound like a person isn't a person until they breathe isn't accurate. The breath of life is spirit of life. An unborn baby is alive. It's heart beats etc etc. Taking the bible as a whole gives a much clearer picture as to this matter.
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That's fine and all....but you really didn't disprove what I posted. You actually pretty much backed it up because you proceeded to voice your interpretation.

Also, that wasn't the only verse he posted.
 
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volinbham said:
Trump dislikes anyone who isn't Trump. If you stand in his way he'll find a way to demonize you.
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Sorry for being late to the party, but this, so much this.

he is the most self serving candidate I have ever seen. which is saying something because Hilary is running.
 
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ClearwaterVol said:
When does the bible say an unborn fetus is alive
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Are we really going to get into these types of petty arguments? I mean if you are looking for distinct language that says "Oh and by the way abortion is wrong" then obviously you won't find them in a text that is thousands of years old. You also won't find a mention of Roe vs Wade.

That being said, if you are honest with yourself in your theological studies it is not difficult to draw the conclusion that Jesus would most likely not have approved of abortion.
 
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theFallGuy said:
Are we really going to get into these types of petty arguments? I mean if you are looking for distinct language that says "Oh and by the way abortion is wrong" then obviously you won't find them in a text that is thousands of years old. You also won't find a mention of Roe vs Wade.

That being said, if you are honest with yourself in your theological studies it is not difficult to draw the conclusion that Jesus would most likely not have approved of abortion.
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Where does it become a sin?
 
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