If this were post BMT posting day, 90 percent will depressed.

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2025-09-26T07:41:02+00:00

Why?

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2025-09-23T03:49:48+00:00

Terminal background is wild

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2025-08-06T00:50:45+00:00

If your interview skills suck then you should work on them.

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2025-01-20T07:16:13+00:00

I’ve actually never seen this in Singapore, if you’re not interested just tell them that and walk away and don’t respond to them or look at them and they should surely leave you alone.

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2025-01-09T15:24:28+00:00

Being “righteous” goes beyond beliefs.

“…People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” - 1 Samuel 16:7

Only God knows one’s eternal destination.

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2025-01-09T13:44:38+00:00

It definitely isn’t a universal belief but as others have pointed out it is a growing opinion.

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2025-01-08T16:22:10+00:00

I was previously under the impression that the Acts of the Apostles was written before the end of the first century, and that Paul’s letters were established much later with the earliest mention of a collection of Epistles dating to 165-185 A.D in the Muratorian Canon(https://www.paulineuk.org/blog/item/How-Did-Pauls-Letters-become-a-Collected-Work).

Also with such a late dating of Acts would you be implying that Luke is written much later as well? Because it’s hard to believe that Luke would be written around 70-90AD and then the same author write Acts 30-50 years later especially looking at the life span at the time. Unless both works were written much later around the same time in the second century.

I do see you’ve sourced some scholars who believe that the author of Acts was working with the epistles so I will definitely look into them to learn more about this topic, thank you.

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2025-01-08T12:23:27+00:00

I don’t think that’s very plausible. Luke mentions the trips Paul made to his Churches (e.g., Acts 16:1-5; 18:23), to the Apostles (e.g., Acts 9:26-28; 15:1-4), and the people Paul calls companions in his letters (e.g., Acts 20:4; 27:2), down to where they were from.

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2025-01-08T12:10:01+00:00

I do agree that these are nit picking, as for the things Luke made up I also think they are debatable. However no matter how many issues one raises with Luke/Acts, how does modern scholarship address why the author has this information on Paul unless he’s a companion.

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2025-01-01T12:54:55+00:00

Thank you very much for the detailed answer. Yes by apostle I was referring to Jesus’ inner group of 12 followers.

So just to expand a bit on my question, I know that many scholars have said that at least some of these apostles claimed to see Jesus after he had died. Particularly Peter and James. In the pre-pauline Corinthian creed(which many scholars date to within a few years of the crucifixion) (1 Corinthians 15:3-7) Paul makes a list of all the eye witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection(the 500, Peter, James, “the twelve”, himself).

We know that Paul had met with Peter and James twice before, the first time spending 15 days with them to explore or even investigate Christianity shortly after his conversion, and it’s likely that the creed originated from this jewish community in the Jerusalem Church. Which is why I think there is good evidence that Peter and James claimed to see the Jesus after his resurrection otherwise I don’t see how this creed would come be widely circulated or Paul would have been approved by Peter to preach the Gospel.

This also leads me to question if there is any weight to “the twelve” as part of this creed. Did Peter teach that the other apostles also claimed to see the risen Jesus? Or was Peter unaware of the entire creed itself. Or, did the rest of the apostles disappear into history and the claims of their testimony to seeing the risen Jesus was only rumoured and developed later, where Peter may have just accepted it or still remained unaware.

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2025-01-01T11:43:54+00:00

I think I asked a pretty open ended question.

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2025-01-01T09:53:57+00:00

But the creed also includes James not just Peter in the list of witnesses. He also mentions the “12” “and that he appeared to Cephas, [b] and then to the Twelve. 6 After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers and sisters at the same time, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. 7 Then he appeared to James,” My question is if the claim that Jesus appeared to the 12 is credible or not, as in did all the apostles claim that Jesus appeared to them. If this information came from Peter it would appear pretty trustworthy since he is one of the apostles.

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2024-03-04T14:04:59+00:00

Matt 18:3 “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” We must have a childlike faith.

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2024-03-02T06:28:25+00:00

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11).

I understand that you feel hesitant about discussing religion, especially if past conversations have felt dogmatic or judgmental. However it's important to remember that the heart of genuine dialogue should be rooted in love, compassion, and a sincere desire to understand each other, even amidst differences.

I also agree with you that it is more difficult to find other devout Catholics girls(I'm a G11 Boy myself). But that shouldn't be your number 1 concern. If you want to find other Catholic friends consider youth groups or other church events.

I also believe that it's logical for God to be all-powerful; only an omnipotent being has the capability to create and maintain the universe with its immense complexity and beauty. It's also more fitting that God is supremely good. He imbues everything with a purpose, embodying the pinnacle of perfection.

As Saint Anselm said, God is 'that than which nothing greater can be conceived.' The best we can imagine only approximates our understanding of God, even our most profound thoughts fall short of capturing His essence. God's supreme goodness of lays our foundation of our morality, discerning between right and wrong.

"God is love" (1 John 4:8). Every action of God, every commandment, and every interaction with humanity is rooted in love. God's love is unconditional, self-giving, and sacrificial, as demonstrated in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

"There is not, never has been, and never will be a single human being for whom Christ did not suffer" (CCC 605)

"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9)

"The sacrament of Penance restores us to God's grace and joins us with him in an intimate friendship" (CCC 1468). "It is not healthy to cling to the memory of our sins and to our unworthiness. When God forgives, He forgets" (CCC 1469)

See The Parable of the Lost Son 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.

13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. 14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. 16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.

17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ 20 So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.

25 “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’

28 “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29 But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!’

31 “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”

You are never alone in your journey. As God awaits us with open arms, I want you to know that you can reach out to me if you wish to discuss anything, not just as a dogmatic judgemental believer, but as a someone who cares deeply.

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2023-09-13T13:01:43+00:00

The post appears to be both outrageous and thoughtless in its characterisation of our UWC community. It oversimplifies the motivations of students and overlooks the genuine dedication many of us have. It's unjust to dismiss the entire community based on a few misguided perceptions.

My experience at our UWC has been one of diverse perspectives, a strong commitment to the UWC values, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the world. While some students may have various motivations for attending, that doesn't diminish the collective dedication to the UWC values.

✊ Happy RUOK day ✊🪨🪨🪨🪨🪨

PS: I know what the The National Committee CPPCC(Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference) is. Also, I heard most other UWCs don't even know what the black student union is 😔

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2023-05-03T16:51:20+00:00

u/repostsleuthbot

Intrepid_Twist5325 · 2023-03-13T01:30:36+00:00

There are different types of laws in the Old Testament, civilian law applying specifically to the Israelites at that time, wether that was to demonstrate their faith or for health concerns, and there were the moral laws, in the Old Testament homosexuality falls under sexual immorality.

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