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The dust is the only thing mentioned in the Lord's word when man was created.From the dust is not how, it's a partial list of contents. We all are all primarily comprised the dust of the ground and water. Why wouldn't the animals have been able to do it? Don't animals have babies too?
God bless you always!!!
Holly
P.S. Yes, animals have babies too, but what do you mean by "Why wouldn't the animals have been able to do it?" Do what?
I have explained, in detail, and through multiple posts, the difference between baking a cake, and having someone buy it, and writing a special sentiment on it. I can even prove to you that you don't believe the retarded crap that the baker is not responsible for the words they put on a cake if you want me to.
Would you like me to prove to you that you are a lying sack of shit?
Why would I want you to prove that I believe the baker is responsible for the words they put on a cake, when clearly I do not believe the baker is responsible for the words they would have had to put on the cake for this wedding? I believe there may be some culpability of the baker if the message is non-fictional hate speech, but I'm not sure on the letter of the law wrt. calligraphers who do work for someone that has authored hate speech.
If you truly believed that artists were not responsible for their words that would apply even if those words are non fictional hate speech. Since it doesn't, you are just what I said you are, a lying sack of shit.
Sure, but the Lord provided what Adam needed and obviously one thing that he needed was a woman.I would have assume a nurturing animal who was already nursing, could in fact nurse a baby.The dust is the only thing mentioned in the Lord's word when man was created.From the dust is not how, it's a partial list of contents. We all are all primarily comprised the dust of the ground and water. Why wouldn't the animals have been able to do it? Don't animals have babies too?
God bless you always!!!
Holly
P.S. Yes, animals have babies too, but what do you mean by "Why wouldn't the animals have been able to do it?" Do what?
Why would I want you to prove that I believe the baker is responsible for the words they put on a cake, when clearly I do not believe the baker is responsible for the words they would have had to put on the cake for this wedding? I believe there may be some culpability of the baker if the message is non-fictional hate speech, but I'm not sure on the letter of the law wrt. calligraphers who do work for someone that has authored hate speech.
If you truly believed that artists were not responsible for their words that would apply even if those words are non fictional hate speech. Since it doesn't, you are just what I said you are, a lying sack of shit.
I don't think "their" means what you think it means.
Why would I want you to prove that I believe the baker is responsible for the words they put on a cake, when clearly I do not believe the baker is responsible for the words they would have had to put on the cake for this wedding? I believe there may be some culpability of the baker if the message is non-fictional hate speech, but I'm not sure on the letter of the law wrt. calligraphers who do work for someone that has authored hate speech.
If you truly believed that artists were not responsible for their words that would apply even if those words are non fictional hate speech. Since it doesn't, you are just what I said you are, a lying sack of shit.
I don't think "their" means what you think it means.
I don't know about everyone else on the planet, but I never mean to hurt other people. To me, its about following the rules that the Lord has for us and only the Lord can tell us why same gender relationships are unacceptable to him.I have a hard time with this. I've not only read both books, I've read both many times.
Love the sinner not the sin. I'm testy on this. Why should any Christian deny two people who want to join in love a cake.
Come on.
Why would any good christian want to hurt these people?
God bless you always!!!
Holly
Christian bakers who refused cake order for gay wedding forced to close shop - Washington Times
A year ago I would have said 'good.' But actually seeing that it happened, - I don't like how this feels. They shouldn't have been treated as they have been treated, not in my estimation.
Some of those threats were shocking. One emailer wished for the couples children to fall ill. Another expressed hope that Mr. Klein should be shot and even raped, The Blaze reported.
And yet another wrote: Heres hoping you go out of business, you bigot.
The couple said on top of that, their vendors were badgered and harassed into stopping all associations with the bakery.
The Kleins say theyre now closing up their doors and moving their operations to their home. Their business, they say, has suffered a serious revenue hit from the unexpected activism and backlash.
Looks like they need a Chik-Fil-A-type support system.
This is a taste is a taste what progressivism will bring. Facism
^^^ Sharing the Lord's word with others is not a way of mistreating other people.
Bakers are not in business to preach the word, they are in business to bake. I'm sure this couple was aware of Oregon's law that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, and chose to go against it.It is letting them know how things are from his perspective.
The bakers are not the lesbian's parents and it is not their duty to teach anybody anything. And justly so, the bakers have been punished because what they did was wrong.Parents are to love their kids, but that does not mean that they will never teach them anything...or punish them when they have done wrong.
I am blessed, thank you. And, I don't impose my beliefs on others, especially when they don't ask me to. What these bakers should have done is bake the cake and pray for the couple, if they really were concerned about the condition of the heart of the LGBT couple. It is apparent that they have misunderstood their position as Christians and as Bakers.God bless you always!!!
Christian bakers who refused cake order for gay wedding forced to close shop - Washington Times
A year ago I would have said 'good.' But actually seeing that it happened, - I don't like how this feels. They shouldn't have been treated as they have been treated, not in my estimation.
Looks like they need a Chik-Fil-A-type support system.
This is a taste is a taste what progressivism will bring. Facism
No, conservatism is the what brings Facism, if left unchecked.
The first truth is that the liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than their democratic state itself. That, in its essence, is Fascism - ownership of Government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power.
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt Quotes
14 POINTS OF FASCISM
1. Powerful and continuing expressions of nationalism
From the prominent displays of flags and bunting to the ubiquitous lapel pins, the fervor to show patriotic nationalism, both on the part of the regime itself and of citizens caught up in its frenzy, was always obvious. Catchy slogans, pride in the military, and demands for unity were common themes in expressing this nationalism. It was usually coupled with a suspicion of things foreign that often bordered on xenophobia.
2. Disdain for the importance of human rights
The regimes themselves viewed human rights as of little value and a hindrance to realizing the objectives of the ruling elite. Through clever use of propaganda, the population was brought to accept these human rights abuses by marginalizing, even demonizing, those being targeted. When abuse was egregious, the tactic was to use secrecy, denial, and disinformation.
3. Identification of enemies/scapegoats as a unifying cause
The most significant common thread among these regimes was the use of scapegoating as a means to divert the peoples attention from other problems, to shift blame for failures, and to channel frustration in controlled directions. The methods of choicerelentless propaganda and disinformationwere usually effective. Often the regimes would incite spontaneous acts against the target scapegoats, usually communists, socialists, liberals, Jews, ethnic and racial minorities, traditional national enemies, members of other religions, secularists, homosexuals, and terrorists. Active opponents of these regimes were inevitably labeled as terrorists and dealt with accordingly.
4. The supremacy of the military/avid militarism
Ruling elites always identified closely with the military and the industrial infrastructure that supported it. A disproportionate share of national resources was allocated to the military, even when domestic needs were acute. The military was seen as an expression of nationalism, and was used whenever possible to assert national goals, intimidate other nations, and increase the power and prestige of the ruling elite.
5. Rampant sexism
Beyond the simple fact that the political elite and the national culture were male-dominated, these regimes inevitably viewed women as second-class citizens. They were adamantly anti-abortion and also homophobic. These attitudes were usually codified in Draconian laws that enjoyed strong support by the orthodox religion of the country, thus lending the regime cover for its abuses.
6. A controlled mass media
Under some of the regimes, the mass media were under strict direct control and could be relied upon never to stray from the party line. Other regimes exercised more subtle power to ensure media orthodoxy. Methods included the control of licensing and access to resources, economic pressure, appeals to patriotism, and implied threats. The leaders of the mass media were often politically compatible with the power elite. The result was usually success in keeping the general public unaware of the regimes excesses.
7. Obsession with national security
Inevitably, a national security apparatus was under direct control of the ruling elite. It was usually an instrument of oppression, operating in secret and beyond any constraints. Its actions were justified under the rubric of protecting national security, and questioning its activities was portrayed as unpatriotic or even treasonous.
8. Religion and ruling elite tied together
Unlike communist regimes, the fascist and protofascist regimes were never proclaimed as godless by their opponents. In fact, most of the regimes attached themselves to the predominant religion of the country and chose to portray themselves as militant defenders of that religion. The fact that the ruling elites behavior was incompatible with the precepts of the religion was generally swept under the rug. Propaganda kept up the illusion that the ruling elites were defenders of the faith and opponents of the godless. A perception was manufactured that opposing the power elite was tantamount to an attack on religion.
9. Power of corporations protected
Although the personal life of ordinary citizens was under strict control, the ability of large corporations to operate in relative freedom was not compromised. The ruling elite saw the corporate structure as a way to not only ensure military production (in developed states), but also as an additional means of social control. Members of the economic elite were often pampered by the political elite to ensure a continued mutuality of interests, especially in the repression of have-not citizens.
10. Power of labor suppressed or eliminated
Since organized labor was seen as the one power center that could challenge the political hegemony of the ruling elite and its corporate allies, it was inevitably crushed or made powerless. The poor formed an underclass, viewed with suspicion or outright contempt. Under some regimes, being poor was considered akin to a vice.
11. Disdain and suppression of intellectuals and the arts
Intellectuals and the inherent freedom of ideas and expression associated with them were anathema to these regimes. Intellectual and academic freedom were considered subversive to national security and the patriotic ideal. Universities were tightly controlled; politically unreliable faculty harassed or eliminated. Unorthodox ideas or expressions of dissent were strongly attacked, silenced, or crushed. To these regimes, art and literature should serve the national interest or they had no right to exist.
12. Obsession with crime and punishment
Most of these regimes maintained Draconian systems of criminal justice with huge prison populations. The police were often glorified and had almost unchecked power, leading to rampant abuse. Normal and political crime were often merged into trumped-up criminal charges and sometimes used against political opponents of the regime. Fear, and hatred, of criminals or traitors was often promoted among the population as an excuse for more police power.
13. Rampant cronyism and corruption
Those in business circles and close to the power elite often used their position to enrich themselves. This corruption worked both ways; the power elite would receive financial gifts and property from the economic elite, who in turn would gain the benefit of government favoritism. Members of the power elite were in a position to obtain vast wealth from other sources as well: for example, by stealing national resources. With the national security apparatus under control and the media muzzled, this corruption was largely unconstrained and not well understood by the general population.
14. Fraudulent elections
Elections in the form of plebiscites or public opinion polls were usually bogus. When actual elections with candidates were held, they would usually be perverted by the power elite to get the desired result. Common methods included maintaining control of the election machinery, intimidating and disenfranchising opposition voters, destroying or disallowing legal votes, and, as a last resort, turning to a judiciary beholden to the power elite.
14 Points of Fascism
The people themselves may not be an abomination, but their actions are and "abomination" is the term that is used in the Lord's word and them bakers can do whatever they want with their business because it is their business which gives them the right to refuse service to whoever they want and no they are not the couple's parents, but that does not stop them from having the right to share what they believe with other people. Also those who want to share what they believe don't have to wait until they are asked to. They have a right to take some initiative which leads me to say that I don't believe that they misunderstood their positions as Christians because I believe that sharing the Lord's word with others is what the Lord wants done with his word in the first place.^^^ Sharing the Lord's word with others is not a way of mistreating other people.
There is a time and a place to do that. Telling people they are an abomination to the Lord is not sharing God's word, it is using it to make people feel inferior.
Bakers are not in business to preach the word, they are in business to bake. I'm sure this couple was aware of Oregon's law that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, and chose to go against it.It is letting them know how things are from his perspective.
The bakers are not the lesbian's parents and it is not their duty to teach anybody anything. And justly so, the bakers have been punished because what they did was wrong.Parents are to love their kids, but that does not mean that they will never teach them anything...or punish them when they have done wrong.
I am blessed, thank you. And, I don't impose my beliefs on others, especially when they don't ask me to. What these bakers should have done is bake the cake and pray for the couple, if they really were concerned about the condition of the heart of the LGBT couple. It is apparent that they have misunderstood their position as Christians and as Bakers.God bless you always!!!
This is a taste is a taste what progressivism will bring. Facism
No, conservatism is the what brings Facism, if left unchecked.
The first truth is that the liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than their democratic state itself. That, in its essence, is Fascism - ownership of Government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power.
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt Quotes
14 POINTS OF FASCISM
1. Powerful and continuing expressions of nationalism
From the prominent displays of flags and bunting to the ubiquitous lapel pins, the fervor to show patriotic nationalism, both on the part of the regime itself and of citizens caught up in its frenzy, was always obvious. Catchy slogans, pride in the military, and demands for unity were common themes in expressing this nationalism. It was usually coupled with a suspicion of things foreign that often bordered on xenophobia.
2. Disdain for the importance of human rights
The regimes themselves viewed human rights as of little value and a hindrance to realizing the objectives of the ruling elite. Through clever use of propaganda, the population was brought to accept these human rights abuses by marginalizing, even demonizing, those being targeted. When abuse was egregious, the tactic was to use secrecy, denial, and disinformation.
3. Identification of enemies/scapegoats as a unifying cause
The most significant common thread among these regimes was the use of scapegoating as a means to divert the peoples attention from other problems, to shift blame for failures, and to channel frustration in controlled directions. The methods of choicerelentless propaganda and disinformationwere usually effective. Often the regimes would incite spontaneous acts against the target scapegoats, usually communists, socialists, liberals, Jews, ethnic and racial minorities, traditional national enemies, members of other religions, secularists, homosexuals, and terrorists. Active opponents of these regimes were inevitably labeled as terrorists and dealt with accordingly.
4. The supremacy of the military/avid militarism
Ruling elites always identified closely with the military and the industrial infrastructure that supported it. A disproportionate share of national resources was allocated to the military, even when domestic needs were acute. The military was seen as an expression of nationalism, and was used whenever possible to assert national goals, intimidate other nations, and increase the power and prestige of the ruling elite.
5. Rampant sexism
Beyond the simple fact that the political elite and the national culture were male-dominated, these regimes inevitably viewed women as second-class citizens. They were adamantly anti-abortion and also homophobic. These attitudes were usually codified in Draconian laws that enjoyed strong support by the orthodox religion of the country, thus lending the regime cover for its abuses.
6. A controlled mass media
Under some of the regimes, the mass media were under strict direct control and could be relied upon never to stray from the party line. Other regimes exercised more subtle power to ensure media orthodoxy. Methods included the control of licensing and access to resources, economic pressure, appeals to patriotism, and implied threats. The leaders of the mass media were often politically compatible with the power elite. The result was usually success in keeping the general public unaware of the regimes excesses.
7. Obsession with national security
Inevitably, a national security apparatus was under direct control of the ruling elite. It was usually an instrument of oppression, operating in secret and beyond any constraints. Its actions were justified under the rubric of protecting national security, and questioning its activities was portrayed as unpatriotic or even treasonous.
8. Religion and ruling elite tied together
Unlike communist regimes, the fascist and protofascist regimes were never proclaimed as godless by their opponents. In fact, most of the regimes attached themselves to the predominant religion of the country and chose to portray themselves as militant defenders of that religion. The fact that the ruling elites behavior was incompatible with the precepts of the religion was generally swept under the rug. Propaganda kept up the illusion that the ruling elites were defenders of the faith and opponents of the godless. A perception was manufactured that opposing the power elite was tantamount to an attack on religion.
9. Power of corporations protected
Although the personal life of ordinary citizens was under strict control, the ability of large corporations to operate in relative freedom was not compromised. The ruling elite saw the corporate structure as a way to not only ensure military production (in developed states), but also as an additional means of social control. Members of the economic elite were often pampered by the political elite to ensure a continued mutuality of interests, especially in the repression of have-not citizens.
10. Power of labor suppressed or eliminated
Since organized labor was seen as the one power center that could challenge the political hegemony of the ruling elite and its corporate allies, it was inevitably crushed or made powerless. The poor formed an underclass, viewed with suspicion or outright contempt. Under some regimes, being poor was considered akin to a vice.
11. Disdain and suppression of intellectuals and the arts
Intellectuals and the inherent freedom of ideas and expression associated with them were anathema to these regimes. Intellectual and academic freedom were considered subversive to national security and the patriotic ideal. Universities were tightly controlled; politically unreliable faculty harassed or eliminated. Unorthodox ideas or expressions of dissent were strongly attacked, silenced, or crushed. To these regimes, art and literature should serve the national interest or they had no right to exist.
12. Obsession with crime and punishment
Most of these regimes maintained Draconian systems of criminal justice with huge prison populations. The police were often glorified and had almost unchecked power, leading to rampant abuse. Normal and political crime were often merged into trumped-up criminal charges and sometimes used against political opponents of the regime. Fear, and hatred, of criminals or traitors was often promoted among the population as an excuse for more police power.
13. Rampant cronyism and corruption
Those in business circles and close to the power elite often used their position to enrich themselves. This corruption worked both ways; the power elite would receive financial gifts and property from the economic elite, who in turn would gain the benefit of government favoritism. Members of the power elite were in a position to obtain vast wealth from other sources as well: for example, by stealing national resources. With the national security apparatus under control and the media muzzled, this corruption was largely unconstrained and not well understood by the general population.
14. Fraudulent elections
Elections in the form of plebiscites or public opinion polls were usually bogus. When actual elections with candidates were held, they would usually be perverted by the power elite to get the desired result. Common methods included maintaining control of the election machinery, intimidating and disenfranchising opposition voters, destroying or disallowing legal votes, and, as a last resort, turning to a judiciary beholden to the power elite.
14 Points of Fascism
Government abuse always comes from the government.
Let me repeat that, ALWAYS.
No, conservatism is the what brings Facism, if left unchecked.
The first truth is that the liberty of a democracy is not safe if the people tolerate the growth of private power to a point where it becomes stronger than their democratic state itself. That, in its essence, is Fascism - ownership of Government by an individual, by a group, or by any other controlling private power.
~ Franklin D. Roosevelt Quotes
14 POINTS OF FASCISM
1. Powerful and continuing expressions of nationalism
From the prominent displays of flags and bunting to the ubiquitous lapel pins, the fervor to show patriotic nationalism, both on the part of the regime itself and of citizens caught up in its frenzy, was always obvious. Catchy slogans, pride in the military, and demands for unity were common themes in expressing this nationalism. It was usually coupled with a suspicion of things foreign that often bordered on xenophobia.
2. Disdain for the importance of human rights
The regimes themselves viewed human rights as of little value and a hindrance to realizing the objectives of the ruling elite. Through clever use of propaganda, the population was brought to accept these human rights abuses by marginalizing, even demonizing, those being targeted. When abuse was egregious, the tactic was to use secrecy, denial, and disinformation.
3. Identification of enemies/scapegoats as a unifying cause
The most significant common thread among these regimes was the use of scapegoating as a means to divert the peoples attention from other problems, to shift blame for failures, and to channel frustration in controlled directions. The methods of choicerelentless propaganda and disinformationwere usually effective. Often the regimes would incite spontaneous acts against the target scapegoats, usually communists, socialists, liberals, Jews, ethnic and racial minorities, traditional national enemies, members of other religions, secularists, homosexuals, and terrorists. Active opponents of these regimes were inevitably labeled as terrorists and dealt with accordingly.
4. The supremacy of the military/avid militarism
Ruling elites always identified closely with the military and the industrial infrastructure that supported it. A disproportionate share of national resources was allocated to the military, even when domestic needs were acute. The military was seen as an expression of nationalism, and was used whenever possible to assert national goals, intimidate other nations, and increase the power and prestige of the ruling elite.
5. Rampant sexism
Beyond the simple fact that the political elite and the national culture were male-dominated, these regimes inevitably viewed women as second-class citizens. They were adamantly anti-abortion and also homophobic. These attitudes were usually codified in Draconian laws that enjoyed strong support by the orthodox religion of the country, thus lending the regime cover for its abuses.
6. A controlled mass media
Under some of the regimes, the mass media were under strict direct control and could be relied upon never to stray from the party line. Other regimes exercised more subtle power to ensure media orthodoxy. Methods included the control of licensing and access to resources, economic pressure, appeals to patriotism, and implied threats. The leaders of the mass media were often politically compatible with the power elite. The result was usually success in keeping the general public unaware of the regimes excesses.
7. Obsession with national security
Inevitably, a national security apparatus was under direct control of the ruling elite. It was usually an instrument of oppression, operating in secret and beyond any constraints. Its actions were justified under the rubric of protecting national security, and questioning its activities was portrayed as unpatriotic or even treasonous.
8. Religion and ruling elite tied together
Unlike communist regimes, the fascist and protofascist regimes were never proclaimed as godless by their opponents. In fact, most of the regimes attached themselves to the predominant religion of the country and chose to portray themselves as militant defenders of that religion. The fact that the ruling elites behavior was incompatible with the precepts of the religion was generally swept under the rug. Propaganda kept up the illusion that the ruling elites were defenders of the faith and opponents of the godless. A perception was manufactured that opposing the power elite was tantamount to an attack on religion.
9. Power of corporations protected
Although the personal life of ordinary citizens was under strict control, the ability of large corporations to operate in relative freedom was not compromised. The ruling elite saw the corporate structure as a way to not only ensure military production (in developed states), but also as an additional means of social control. Members of the economic elite were often pampered by the political elite to ensure a continued mutuality of interests, especially in the repression of have-not citizens.
10. Power of labor suppressed or eliminated
Since organized labor was seen as the one power center that could challenge the political hegemony of the ruling elite and its corporate allies, it was inevitably crushed or made powerless. The poor formed an underclass, viewed with suspicion or outright contempt. Under some regimes, being poor was considered akin to a vice.
11. Disdain and suppression of intellectuals and the arts
Intellectuals and the inherent freedom of ideas and expression associated with them were anathema to these regimes. Intellectual and academic freedom were considered subversive to national security and the patriotic ideal. Universities were tightly controlled; politically unreliable faculty harassed or eliminated. Unorthodox ideas or expressions of dissent were strongly attacked, silenced, or crushed. To these regimes, art and literature should serve the national interest or they had no right to exist.
12. Obsession with crime and punishment
Most of these regimes maintained Draconian systems of criminal justice with huge prison populations. The police were often glorified and had almost unchecked power, leading to rampant abuse. Normal and political crime were often merged into trumped-up criminal charges and sometimes used against political opponents of the regime. Fear, and hatred, of criminals or traitors was often promoted among the population as an excuse for more police power.
13. Rampant cronyism and corruption
Those in business circles and close to the power elite often used their position to enrich themselves. This corruption worked both ways; the power elite would receive financial gifts and property from the economic elite, who in turn would gain the benefit of government favoritism. Members of the power elite were in a position to obtain vast wealth from other sources as well: for example, by stealing national resources. With the national security apparatus under control and the media muzzled, this corruption was largely unconstrained and not well understood by the general population.
14. Fraudulent elections
Elections in the form of plebiscites or public opinion polls were usually bogus. When actual elections with candidates were held, they would usually be perverted by the power elite to get the desired result. Common methods included maintaining control of the election machinery, intimidating and disenfranchising opposition voters, destroying or disallowing legal votes, and, as a last resort, turning to a judiciary beholden to the power elite.
14 Points of Fascism
Government abuse always comes from the government.
Let me repeat that, ALWAYS.
Duh?
And your point?
Just goes to show that you are not even familiar with the situation. There is a law in Oregon, where these bakers do business, and it says you cannot discriminate based on sexual orientation. What part of that do you not understand?The people themselves may not be an abomination, but their actions are and "abomination" is the term that is used in the Lord's word and them bakers can do whatever they want with their business because it is their business which gives them the right to refuse service to whoever they want^^^ Sharing the Lord's word with others is not a way of mistreating other people.
There is a time and a place to do that. Telling people they are an abomination to the Lord is not sharing God's word, it is using it to make people feel inferior.
Bakers are not in business to preach the word, they are in business to bake. I'm sure this couple was aware of Oregon's law that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, and chose to go against it.
The bakers are not the lesbian's parents and it is not their duty to teach anybody anything. And justly so, the bakers have been punished because what they did was wrong.
I am blessed, thank you. And, I don't impose my beliefs on others, especially when they don't ask me to. What these bakers should have done is bake the cake and pray for the couple, if they really were concerned about the condition of the heart of the LGBT couple. It is apparent that they have misunderstood their position as Christians and as Bakers.God bless you always!!!
Are you totally obtuse?and no they are not the couple's parents, but that does not stop them from having the right to share what they believe with other people.
This whole situation didn't develop because the bakers "shared" as you want to call it with the lesbian couple. They refused to service them like they are supposed to, like they service other people.Also those who want to share what they believe don't have to wait until they are asked to.
They have a right to take some initiative which leads me to say that I don't believe that they misunderstood their positions as Christians because I believe that sharing the Lord's word with others is what the Lord wants done with his word in the first place.
God bless you always!!!
Holly
Government abuse always comes from the government.
Let me repeat that, ALWAYS.
Duh?
And your point?
The only way private power becomes stronger than government is if you are a delusional conspiracy nit that doesn't understand politics.
May your mouse rest in peace because it has obviously kicked the bucket....then the lord said, "Let there be a computer mouse", and behold, it was good. And the people who were wailing and rending their garmets because of the ravings of false prophets clicked on their mouses. and Holly disappeared.
And it was good.
{Click}
Right back at you!May God bless you with enlightenment, because you seem to be in a delusional cloud.
Duh?
And your point?
The only way private power becomes stronger than government is if you are a delusional conspiracy nit that doesn't understand politics.
I understand enough to know that the GOP tries ultra hard to provide power to the wealthy. If the wealthy control the government, they are stronger than the government. Perhaps you are the one that does not understand politics.
A church makes billions of dollars. Its a business. They are in it for a money, a lot of the time. They don't pay taxes either.
Billions of dollars? What the fuck are you talking about? Churches, first of all, do not "make" money. They are charities, and function on donations. By law, they are required to spend nearly all of their income every year on church functions, being allowed to keep only a small percentage of their money on hand as a hedge against emergencies. There is no money for them to be "in it" for.
Way to shoot your mouth off about something you know jack shit about, but just "know" because you've imagined it that way. Naught but what I would expect from you.
The Catholic Church is a billion dollar business.
All that I can say is that if same gender relationships had been the Lord's intention, a male would not need a female in order to become a parent and vice versa. A woman never would have been made at all period since a man was made first.The impression I got from the reading was the reason is similar to the reason we are not supposed to eat pork. People who ate pork, and participated in gay and unwed sexual relationships paid the price of not obeying said laws. Thus the laws were a way to convey a reason that was not understood scientifically at the time... it's god will.
God bless you always!!!
Holly
If man was made first... who was his mom? Additionally, if that was the only plan / scheme devised by god, then why are there some beasts that do not require a male/female pair to propagate? Further, why allow for sex on the fly if god only blesses long term marriages between a man and one woman? Still further, why did god permit plural marriages in the old times but now only permits marriage between one man and one woman?
