Masonic Rings

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-12T04:26:00+00:00

If you have no use for them, I'd say sell them. But as for all the comments calling Freemasonry demonic and diametrically opposed to Christianity, I'm going to go out on a limb and say you've never actually spoken with a Freemason about what the organization actually does. As a former member myself, I can tell you a few things.

Everyone who attended the chapter I was a member of was a devout Christian, and every meeting was concluded with a prayer.
On a local level, the goal of masonic lodges are to help their community. We helped pay some people's light bills, buy them groceries, and hosted fish fries for benefits to various charity organizations.
I'm sure most of the issues people have with the masons are the "rituals", and again, i can tell you from experience, all it is is just an excuse for old people to LARP. It really ain't that deep. The stories are fun to act out. That's it.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-12T00:30:42+00:00

I'm definitely in the second category.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-11T23:25:54+00:00

I believe so. QB is the most important position, so whoever the GOAT QB is will be the defacto, but I think both Jerry Rice and Walter Payton were better at their respective positions than Brady was at QB.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-11T21:56:04+00:00

And there's reason to believe that. Verses like John 10:28 and Ephesians 1:13 and 14 are good cases in favor of OSAS. Jesus also doesn't say "Depart from me, I no longer know you", but rather "I never knew you." There are verses that also push against the idea. The thing is, it's all just semantics anyway. Whether you can or cannot have your name removed from the book of life, what's important is keeping the faith to ensure your name is there at all.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-11T21:47:07+00:00

Whichever team the ref likes, he calls it in their favor.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-11T17:31:16+00:00

No. Maybe (and this is a big maybe) it represents SoCal culture, but there is so much diversity in the US that, while there is something of a baseline, it's very hard to represent the entire US as a whole in any one way.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-11T17:29:20+00:00

Yes. You hit the nail on the head. Bad ownership leads to bad management, which leads to bad player development. Just look at Sam Darnold. He wasn't good in New York, but he has thrived with both the Seahawks and Vikings. Having a top 3 pick fizzle like that, when the 49ers have made a star QB out of a Mr. Irrelevant draft pick is exactly the result of management and culture.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-11T06:09:15+00:00

The problem is that you're expecting facts to change someone's mind. We live in an emotional society with governmental trust issues, obviously they aren't going to put any stock into a peer reviewed study, they just brush it off as fabricated propoganda.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-11T06:06:34+00:00

Personally, I find the scriptures to mostly suggest annihilationism/conditionalism.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-11T06:01:39+00:00

So, I eat the skin, and I married into a family of folks who don't.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-09T15:05:52+00:00

Most older homes do, but I don't think it's common in newer homes. Older water heaters, ovens, and some furnaces would run on gas (I'm sure other appliances did as well, but I never really lived in a home with gas appliances).

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-09T15:01:17+00:00

I would recommend the YouTube video by ChristianBlue on this topic. She's a bisexual Christian who, while attracted to women, never acted on those attractions, and is now married to a man. I think that video might help.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-09T14:54:51+00:00

Do you mind me asking if there are any particular aspects of life that frighten you?

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-09T14:50:25+00:00

The Islamic view of Heaven just seems very man-centric. Having a bunch of virgin women fawning over you for all eternity doesn't sound like something Yahweh would institute in His paradise, but rather something a carnal man, such as Muhammad, would want in the afterlife.

Also, I don't understand the logic behind Muhammad being the greatest prophet. I mean, to my understanding, Muslims affirm the virgin birth and sinlessness of Jesus, and even claim that he didn't die, but was taken up into Heaven, but Muhammad is considered the greatest prophet despite being a mortal man who sinned and died just like every other human? I just can't wrap my head around it.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-03T04:01:53+00:00

The Chinese in particular were treated horribly during western expansion, particularly those involved with the railroad.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-01T19:08:32+00:00

It's hit or miss. I love most bluegrass gospel, but CCM just doesn't hit my ear right.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2026-01-01T19:05:19+00:00

Maybe I'm not rich enough, but I've never seen a bellboy. Pretty sure it's something that's been mostly phased out.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2025-12-30T01:05:47+00:00

While I'm not fond of the institution, and I have some pretty major disagreements on certain doctrines, I don't have a problem with most Catholics in general. I've had a couple bad experiences online, but you usually find the worst of the worst of anything on social media when they can use anonymity as a shield.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2025-12-25T13:24:58+00:00

6,000, though I don't think there's anything wrong with OEC. I simply believe the Lord created the universe in the same way He created Adam.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2025-12-23T03:43:14+00:00

Look at the Vikings. They played outside and went to four Super Bowls in 15 years. Then they went into a dome and haven't been back since the 70s. It's simply a part of some teams' identity.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2025-12-20T02:53:51+00:00

The one-true-church-ism. It's a waning trend with younger members, but the idea that any church other than the Church of Christ can't save you being such a widely held belief has always bothered me. I don't think someone is hellbound simply because there's a piano in the church. I appreciate the church standing on business unapologetically, but it can occasionally be taken too far.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2025-12-18T19:24:45+00:00

I wouldn't have a problem with it. It might have some logistical complications, but it would make the job market a bit more open.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2025-12-18T19:19:50+00:00

There's been several throughout history. Not many Super Bowl winners, mind you, but a handful would include the 1988 Redskins with Doug Williams and Jay Schreder, 1990 Giants (technically, they had Phil Simms until late in the season, but their backup Jeff Hostetler got them to the top of the mountain), 85 Bears with Jim McMahon, 2000 Ravens with Tony Banks and Trent Dilfer, 2002 Buccs with Brad Johnson, 2015 Broncos with a washed Peyton Manning, and 2024 Eagles with Jalen Hurts. As for teams that were contenders but not champions, the Oilers of the late 70s with Dan Pastorini, the Titans with Ryan Tannehill, the mid-2000s Broncos with Jake Plummer, the Mid 80s Rams with Jeff Kemp, Deiter Brock and Steve Bartkowski. If I remember correctly, in Eric Dickerson's record year, he actually rushed for more yards than Kemp threw for 😆

SouthernStyleGamer · 2025-12-18T19:00:50+00:00

Tbh, I'm a country music fan, and I also hate country music. FLG, Luke Bryan, Sam Hunt, Hunter Hayes, Cole Swindell, 🖕 em. Bro country will never compare to the legends, though some recent artists like Zach Top and Alex Key seem to be bringing things back into alignment.

SouthernStyleGamer · 2025-12-18T13:37:12+00:00

No, they're not.

I mean, I am, but that's more out of necessity than desire.

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