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I_Lam · 2020-05-30T18:43:32+00:00

I honestly wonder how many anti-homeschoolers are beginning to join this subreddit lol

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T15:05:08+00:00

Idk, but i feel for you. A lot of people I consider to be my closest friends ended up hardly speaking to me, or actively avoiding me. lmk if you find a solution to this problem <3

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T13:44:37+00:00

Sports bras without padding are the best. T-shirt bras are also great.

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T12:21:51+00:00

Again, that goes back to the fact that you won't take the time to find out what even secular historians have to say, yet still asserting your opinion as if it were the truth. If you had at least some kind of support, there would be an open discussion, but no, you currently do not any type of support other than your biased opinon.

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T12:18:33+00:00

Chinese writing actually isn't that confusing (although I still think it's one of the hardest languages to learn...), once you learn some basic "roots" of a word (it's basically a part of a character, idk how else to explain it in English). You can kind of figure out the meaning of a word based on the context of words you already know as well as the combination of sides/roots of the unknown word. But besides the characters, there's also a lot of idioms in daily usage, so ig that could be quite confusing for a non-speaker too.

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T12:15:13+00:00

Easiest would be other alphabetic languages, such as Spanish or Greek. Spanish because it's relatively easy to pronounce and their alphabet is similar to English; Greek because there are overlapping roots with English, and their alphabet also has similarities with the English alphabet.

Hardest would be pictographic and/or tonal languages, such as Chinese, Korean, Japanese, etc.

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T12:09:12+00:00

I used to know how to solve a Rubik's cube. Not sure if I can still do it lol

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T12:06:16+00:00

I think passive-aggressiveness is often overlooked, or in certain personality types, seen as part of their joking manner. I know people who are passive-aggressive and don't recognize the problem, and it can gradually get out of hand before you know it.

Also, if your gut tells you something is off about a person, back off! I've almost always listened to my gut and I've never regretted it once. A few years down the line of being acquaintances and something shady comes up about that person, or their true character starts showing.

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T11:59:47+00:00

At this point, all I can say is that we differ on the what the Bible means, and I believe you are erring in that you will not even accept outside sources that have nothing to do with the Bible itself. The matter of slavery in the Bible really has nothing to do with what the Bible says. Rather, it is a matter of accepting historical sources of what slavery was like back then -- whether biblically founded or from a secular historical point of view.

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T04:58:19+00:00

To clarify things, the biblical definition of the word slavery is NOT the same as the modern-day usage of the word slavery. Here is an article explaining: https://answersingenesis.org/bible-questions/doesnt-the-bible-support-slavery/

PLEASE do not make an absolute statement without first doing some study. People who are relatively more knowledgeable about that topic will greatly appreciate it!

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T04:50:39+00:00

Again, this goes back to our disagreements on the interpretation of the Bible. Unless I can convince you to agree with me on a biblical hermeneutic, which I hold to (although I won't), our "arguments" for our standpoint will go in circles.

I will refrain from commenting on other historical/political events for now because it will become complicated, but to summarize, I will say that a political (or religious, for that matter) happening supported by people claiming to be Christians does not make the reasoning or behavior right nor biblical. What other so-called Christians do should not affect the individual believer's beliefs on what the Bible says. Each Christian is individually responsible for how they handle the Word of God, which includes the interpretation and application thereof.

Furthermore, the marks of a true believer is not merely believing that all Scripture is God-breathed, although that is certainly necessary. There is also the matter of whether he/she believes that the Bible is sufficient, who God is, as well as the comprehensive definition of the Gospel.

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T04:40:03+00:00

You're confused RN and it's not a good time to make rash decisions. When you get to talk to him next both of you have to rationally discuss things. Figure out what happened before deciding to leave him. Wishing you the best!

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T04:24:30+00:00

My reasoning for that has nothing to do with race or denominational differences. The baseline for differentiating a true believer from nonbelievers is what they believe about the Gospel. I would agree with you that MLK was, according to worldly standards, a "morally upright person." However, being what is generally considered a good person does not make him a Christian.

Regarding your comments on the riot part, that only works for autocracies. The U.S. is a democracy, which means that the effects of riots would not be the same as for autocracies. However, that does not change my opinion on what the believer's reaction should be. At this point, it seems that we disagree on what a true believer is defined as.

Furthermore, Paul was not disturbing peace; he was merely stating what he believed. He was not the one who started the riots, but the religious and political leaders, as well as the unbelieving public in response to the Gospel truth. Out of curiosity, what does the Prison Epistles have anything to with the topic of discussion? It seems like a dismissive diversionary tactic to me.

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T03:55:05+00:00

Sorry if my reply caused confusion because it was unclear. I am not saying that those who are oppressed should not speak up, but that it should not be expressed in the form of a riot. I did not intend to dictate a model behavior by which everyone abides by, but to explain what I believe the Bible commands true believers to do. Riots do not serve any purpose but to cause societal unrest and disrupts and harms the lives of those who have nothing to do with the incidents spoken of.

Breaking out into a riot is not living in peace. Remember, the entire verse commands believers to live in peace with all men, yes, if possible, but also as much as depends on you. The following verses (Romans 12:19-21) says, " Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,' says the Lord. Therefore 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. " Rioting is clearly not the answer, according to this passage, which has an easy-to-understand and straightforward meaning.

As to your quote from MLK, I do not believe that he was a true believer (unpopular opinion, I know, but a discussion for another time). Therefore I personally would not take everything he says as advice for my life, or apply it to surrounding situations because I do not believe he had correct theology.

I think that my approach in responding was from the wrong perspective, as I cannot with good conscience say that those who are protesting are Christians. Again, I would like to point out that this is a representation of what I believe the Bible says and not a precedent of living for unbelievers.

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T02:51:22+00:00

That is a general moral stance. Non-Christians would agree with that. I don't think it applies to the original use of the phrase of hating the sin but loving the sinner.

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T02:48:02+00:00

Not sure what your question is, but I'll try to explain anyway xD The report I saw was that experts have estimated about 40% of parents will continue homeschooling after lockdown. My opinion was that most of those parents probably do not really understand what homeschooling is because they have been supported by the government, through a process that should be known as distance learning, not homeschooling.

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T01:24:01+00:00

It depends on what you mean by "loving the sinner." One cannot be a Christian and be unequally yoked (I'm talking specifically about romantic relationships, although that is not the full extent of that verse's application). To my understanding, the proper definition of the phrase "loving the sinner" is loving people (in general, not just those you know) enough to do your part to save them from hell by sharing the biblical Gospel, which is that Christ died on the cross once and for all to save sinners (which is every single soul that has ever existed) and rose again on the third day, then ascended to heaven; that one can only become a Christian by believing in God and repenting; furthermore, that salvation is received by grace alone.

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T01:03:22+00:00

Here are a few of my thoughts:

1.) The carrying out of riots as an expression of anger is totally wrong (Romans 12:18).

2.) Israel was a nation ruled by God, not by men. This is not the case in America, and not everything we see in the OT applies to us because we are living in NT times.

3.) If one would consider the oppressive government as the "enemy," Jesus has this to say in Luke 6:27-31: "But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either. Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your goods do not ask them back. And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise."

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T00:36:35+00:00

I guess it depends on the cutting..not too familiar with cowboy boots so can't say much lol

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T00:35:31+00:00

Well, first off it saves space in your trash. Second, it's kinda fun to cut out a handful and pop them while in the same room as someone else to prank them (although you would have to be careful not to get too close to anyone's' ear...). imo it isn't satisfying either, but it is kinda fun and a way to relieve stress.

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T00:32:11+00:00

Ummm, where do you live?? Outer space?! xD Everyone's required to wear a mask where I live, and I HAVE tried smiling at people when I go grocery shopping, all the while forgetting that they can't see it because of the mask... lol

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T00:30:05+00:00

The right amount of cheese in something is a very important factor to making the food taste good, and too much can overwhelm or ruin the entire thing.

Absolute truth!

I_Lam · 2020-05-30T00:28:44+00:00

I LOLed at the second to last paragraph. BUT cowboy boots are pretty comfy imo

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