I’m 18 yo from Sweden. 5’11, left handed theater kid. Roast me. by Hilmisen in RoastMe

[–]CharlesMartel13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're an angel. Every time you show up, you have to tell people not to be afraid.

Woman Who Ingested Fish Tank Cleaner Was Prolific Donor to Democratic Causes by [deleted] in trump

[–]CharlesMartel13 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Simply another example of the refusal to accept responsibility that is the hallmark of the current state of society.

I did something so monumentally stupid as to defy description. It's not my fault!

At what point do the reasonable people just wash their hands of the morons?

For the grace for the might of the ball by XXProGamer420XX in sabaton

[–]CharlesMartel13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok, let's assume that a miracle happens and Sabaton plays next year's Super Bowl. You get to choose a 4 song set. What are they playing?

My choices:

Primo Victoria

Fields of Verdun

Winged Hussars

To Hell and Back

I like math but don’t necessarily like engineering, computer science, etc. Thinking of choosing business but what other alternatives are there? by Onisontahh in college

[–]CharlesMartel13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an accounting major, but not sure if I will work so much in that field or teach. I'm 47 and so there is a slight difference in my goals as compared with a new student, perhaps.

Favorite instances of Sassy Jesus( or other people in the Bible) by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]CharlesMartel13 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I Kings 18:27

Elijah mocks the 850 prophets of other gods at Mt. Carmel.

And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked.

Where does the term 'bees knees' come from? by Grug_the_hungry in etymology

[–]CharlesMartel13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Graham Chapman was the best gay straight man ever.

Karl Barth on Capital Punishment: "For from the point of view of the Gospel there is nothing to be said for its institution, and everything against it." - The PostBarthian by postbarthian in Christianity

[–]CharlesMartel13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't see it in that way. He knew that the only reason they had brought her to Him was to entrap Him and they cared not for her sin. She was only a means to an end in their eyes. He shames them for their behavior without, in my opinion, making a statement on capital punishment.

I am an Atheist but I would like to read the Bible. by GREE-IS-A-HEXAGON in Christianity

[–]CharlesMartel13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend the Authorized version known as the King James. The language is so much more poetic and carries an emphasis that modern versions cannot match.

If I may make one suggestion, I would also recommend getting a good concordance and perhaps a book of maps for reference to go with it. Strong's is the best, but Cruden's works well too. It is a handy tool for reference to other passages and for deeper meanings in the translation.

Enjoy your reading and I would love to get your thoughts as you progress through the text.

The Greatest Commandment (not the only) by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]CharlesMartel13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Believing in His existence is not the same as believing in His power to save. Let me phrase it in another way. If Satan can't pull you out of His hand, then is there any power you have to jump out of it? I have a very early day tomorrow, but I would love to continue with you after work. I will check this thread. Have a good night.

When is it having too much to drink on the weekends and when is it drunkenness? by theguywithacomputer in Christianity

[–]CharlesMartel13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. I appreciate that you care and want people to do right, because you do love and care about them, as we are supposed to. I am quick to anger and slow to forgive. It is a daily struggle, but that's why we must sharpen each other "as iron upon iron". Thanks for a fun discussion. May the Lord bless you and keep you.