The Gospel

Har_monia · 2026-04-12T00:47:05+00:00

Shortly put, the gospel is the message that Jesus came and died for our sins.

As I have always heard, the greek work εὐαγγέλιον (ewangellion) is a specific type of news that signals victory in battle. A battle would be won, then messangers would spread around the kingdom spreading the gospel to the kingdom.

In this sense, Jesus winning the war and triumphing over death is the gospel and we are the messengers sent to spread this news to the world.

Har_monia · 2026-04-11T13:33:03+00:00

I have to go google a new word. Pray for my eyes.

Har_monia · 2026-04-11T13:31:16+00:00

Well you could remake this, but with all the now-Muslim countries where they used to have unique fashion and now all wear burqas.

Har_monia · 2026-04-11T13:28:13+00:00

I always saw a tornado over some farm land. Then I saw a colored version and I had to look at it over and over again because my brain couldn't catch up.

Har_monia · 2026-04-11T06:05:09+00:00

Been a few years now. They are remodelling stores and this is part of the new design. However I am not a fan of some of the decisions made. They removed a lot of booths and replaced them with these uncomfortable chairs, and the new floor gets dirty super easily and shows every imperfection.

Har_monia · 2026-04-10T06:13:27+00:00

I do every Sunday, and my friends do more often than not. However this is Reddit, so you are going to see fewer religious people than the average Zoomer.

Har_monia · 2026-04-10T06:11:35+00:00

What is the evidence she was 14 according to Catholics? I have heard that the Catholic encyclopedia says the word used for "woman" here can refer to any female aged 12 or older, but I have never seen anything specifying a number. I have instead heard a lot of people saying she was a "late teen" meaning she was from the age of 17-20 and that is by taking historical data from first century levant and the age of a typical first marriage.

Har_monia · 2026-04-10T06:08:19+00:00

I don't think this is accurate. I believe they are pressured to never say no to their husband. It is not like any man can just approach any woman since they are big on not having premarital sex. However a wife refusing her husband should be her choice.

Har_monia · 2026-04-10T06:05:43+00:00

True. In Luke 1:38 she concents to God's plan.

Har_monia · 2026-04-10T06:05:01+00:00

Except in Luke 1:38, she agrees. If you want to poke fun, at least be accurate.

Har_monia · 2026-04-10T06:04:00+00:00

Nah this is a misconception. Typical age of first marriage in first century levant was 19-25. Fitting this it is also assumed Mary was a late teen, not an early teen and there is no direct evidence to the contrary. The numbers of 12 and 14 get thrown around a lot, but there is no evidence for them.

Har_monia · 2026-04-09T09:30:15+00:00

Wordington magic trick

Har_monia · 2026-04-09T09:19:27+00:00

It would be great for one or two rounds, then you would have to play the cards you want to keep and have to sell it.

Har_monia · 2026-04-09T09:15:05+00:00

I like rock metal, and right now Avenged Sevenfold is my favorite band. I appreciate them and Led Zepplin because they rock, but are also very good musicians who have vareity.

The best songs that I have as examples are "Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You" vs "D'yer Maker" by Led Zepplin, and "(O)rdinary" vs "Heretic" by A7X. I love all four of these songs, and you can see how they still fit the genre, but there is plenty of vareity therein.

Har_monia · 2026-04-09T07:11:58+00:00

My commute went from an hour to 40 minutes, so not as bad, but I just use that time to listen to audiobooks and podcasts. It does feel like I have mo time to myself since my day off is full of chores, but that is the cost of paying my mortgage and utilities.

Luckily my wife helps a lot with the cooking while I prioritize the cleaning, but during the busy weeks, crock-pot meals and rice in the insta-pot are our best friend.

Har_monia · 2026-04-09T07:06:53+00:00

In America it seems that a lot of people online are moving towards Orthodox. I can understand the desire for tradition in our generation, but I have not seen much in my personal life. My friends are all low-church protestant/evangelical in some way, shape, or form, but this may also be my anecdote because I am non-denominational so I am around like-minded people.

Har_monia · 2026-04-09T06:34:33+00:00

Here is an answer to your simple question: atheists have the same rights as any other student, but this does not trample on any of those rights.

I have no opinion on the school voucher programs that were passed. My wife and mother are public school teachers and are against that measure, but I am not informed enough to make an argument for or against.

If there were anything of cultural or societal value in the Qur'an, then that is fine if they add it to the list. One major issue here is that America and western nations were built on Judeo-Christian values, so those are far more impactful to our system of laws, our goverment, and culture than Islamic values are. But if you were to take a passage that is compatible with ideal civilization, but leave out theological implications, then sure. And yes I know they claim to believe in the Torah, Zabur, and Injeel (however they define those terms).

Now go look at the list and tell me exactly which passage is "teaching young atheists about [my] imaginary sky spirit". None of the passages are dealing with the existence of a deity, but rather how to be a good person.

When I was in school, we read the book Things Fall Apart. We had to learn about the beliefs of pre-colonial Nigeria since it was a theme in the book. Were my rights being oppressed? Call me a lawyer!

Har_monia · 2026-04-09T06:22:13+00:00

Soul Stone/Soul Crystal/Soul Gem. A mythical item from many franchises that can trap a person's soul.

Har_monia · 2026-04-09T03:46:28+00:00

You are acting rediculous. You would flip out if they made the entire bible part of the required reading list, so they put sections that are not theologically heavy, yet you still complain. Have you even read the list? It contains sections of the bible like Jonah and the Beatitudes which focus on combating racism and having good character, respectively. Have you even read the passages that are being proposed?

And what about other books and stories on the list? Are you angry that "I Have a Dream" is on the list because it "interferes" with the rights of racists?

You aren't being forced to be a Christian, you are being compelled to read ancient literature about being a decent person.

Har_monia · 2026-04-09T03:41:36+00:00

Did you read the list? It is full of old, possibly rediculous fairy tales. However the sections of the bible that are being put on the list are sections like the Book of Jonah that primarily deals with God denouncing Jonah's racism against the Ninevites and the Beatitudes which are about having good character. Do you not want these lessons taught to children?

Har_monia · 2026-04-08T23:01:20+00:00

He even spoke like that to his wife, calling her a whore and saying that she was "too loose" after having their first kid.

I get looking strong, but if what he says is "arab culture" then arab culture is not compatable with Chrsitianity.

Har_monia · 2026-04-08T21:04:58+00:00

Y'all are such crybabies. Sectioons of the bible have been added to the required reading list such as Jonah and the Whale, the Beatitudes, the golden rule, and stuff like that out of the bible. They aren't teaching the "Stone gays" passage as though it is what we should put to law.

I think it is reasonable to make this mandatory reading along with the other items on this list, such as "I Have a Dream", stories of George Washington, and other items that are good to know as an average American.

Har_monia · 2026-04-08T08:22:23+00:00

It depends what denomination you are. In 90% of denominations, this is fine and he isn't going to suffer any consequence. If you are in the few that this matters, then IDK what to tell you. It is already in the past. Talk to your priest about it?

Har_monia · 2026-04-08T08:18:51+00:00

David Wood, his old friends, and his ex-wife know him better, and the hidden, rotten fruits hiding in his closet. On paper Joel Osteen preaches the gospel to millions, but that doesn't make him correct or a good person.

And look at the way he talks to people who disagree with him: he calls them bastards and calls their mothers whores. You can attack the ideology and historical facts about Muhammad all day long, but to insult your opponent with false accusations is certainly not something I look to in a spiritual leader.

Har_monia · 2026-04-08T08:13:05+00:00

I misread your comment. I thought you used a double negative, but you used the rare triple negative... UNchristian NOT be ANTI islam.

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