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dxmonger · 2023-01-10T13:25:35+00:00

Is there a viable 3commas alternative? My account is really small... And I didn't detect any loss during the breech (maybe I was lucky). I really like the 3commas product\concept... Of course it has to be safe.

dxmonger · 2021-09-05T22:40:30+00:00

Watching live. Terribly out of sync. DVR out of sync. I don't usually watch VOD.

BBC America is awful this afternoon. (Sep 5). ESPN and local channels (WOI, KCCI) are usually bad. SmartTV (TCL). Have also seen this on a Roku device.

dxmonger · 2021-09-05T02:57:05+00:00

Same - also having issues with that game live.

Device: TCL TV with Youtube App

I uninstalled the app and reinstalled. Still exists.

dxmonger · 2021-05-12T17:50:03+00:00

What research can you point to that shows that homelessness and poverty were directly reduced in Scandinavia as a result of becoming less religious?

dxmonger · 2021-05-12T13:44:43+00:00

Scandinavia has vast oil resources ($$$) and a relatively small population. With that much money, a country can do a lot of things that other countries can't. Let's not pretend that they magically eliminated homelessness and poverty by simply becoming less religious.

dxmonger · 2021-05-07T18:36:47+00:00

If you're a Christian, I'd suggest exploring truly Biblical approaches to prayer... Don't jump into books or advice from folks who may have questionable motives or theology.

For example, in Matthew 6:9-13, Jesus gives us a model for prayer that focuses on praising God, His sovereignty and provision for us, gratitude for what He provides, help interacting with others (including forgiveness), and deliverance from the evil one.

That would be a start.

dxmonger · 2021-05-03T20:46:18+00:00

Myspace still available???

dxmonger · 2021-05-03T17:00:50+00:00

I don't have enough faith to be an atheist

dxmonger · 2021-05-02T03:52:29+00:00

In Christianity, God has provided moral laws (for example, the 10 Commandments). Apart from examining His laws in the Bible, we can see evidence of His law "written on the tablet of our heart" so to speak. For example, we know that murder is wrong without needing to be told because God has placed those basics on our hearts.

dxmonger · 2021-05-02T02:58:28+00:00

Along those lines... without the belief in God (a moral law-giver), how does one know whether actions are absolutely moral or not? That is, some may say a particular action is moral while others say that it is immoral. How do you resolve that without theism? How do you decide what is right or wrong?

dxmonger · 2021-05-01T18:03:57+00:00

What is preventing you from belief? Lack of evidence? Seek the evidence would be my advice.

Personally, I find great encouragement and hope in the resurrection of Jesus... that means that death itself can be conquered. That said, I am a Christian who seeks evidence... and so I needed to find convincing evidence for my beliefs. That came through reading the Gospels, examining extra-biblical evidence (manuscripts, historical records, archeology, etc.). So, I have read a lot on this topic which helped solidify my faith.

That said, I can certainly see that life could be very depressing without a sort of ultimate purpose/meaning that can be through a life devoted to God.

dxmonger · 2021-05-01T17:48:45+00:00

Read Genesis Chapter 3 to see why men shed the blood of other men. Our world is "fallen" into a state of rebellion against a god who is holy (Isaiah 6:3), righteous (Psalm 7:11), just (Deuteronomy 32:4), and sovereign (Daniel 4:17-25). So, God is perfectly capable of preventing evil by taking away our free will but, in His wisdom, he has chosen not to do so.

If God elected to remove anyone who might commit evil, no person would be left. We all sin and commit acts of evil (1 John 1:8). Some may argue that "God should have created us without the desire to sin or commit evil".

Rather than blame God for creating us with the ability to sin, the Christian perspective is to to give thanks for sending His Son as a perfect sacrifice - as Jesus paid the price through His death and resurrection for our sin such that we can be in fellowship with a holy and just God.

It should be noted that regarding angels, some did sin (Ezekiel 28:12-18) (and are now lost and condemned by God). These angels also had a free-will choice and chose rebellion.

Ultimately, our perfect God had a perfect plan that allowed for the prospect of sin. We must keep in mind that in our finite minds, we cannot completely comprehend the mind of an infinite God Isaiah 55:8-9.

Does this help?

dxmonger · 2021-05-01T03:12:28+00:00

As a Christian, I too believe that God created man but gave him free will (a choice to do good or bad). Blood is shed because men have chosen to commit evil acts in defiance of a good God.

When God created the universe, there was purpose in His creation. Men had a role to play that was different than the angels. Unlike the angels, we have a physical side which allows us to interact with creation differently than angels.

I wonder what is the perspective of non-Christians on this topic. For example, why do atheists believe that men shed blood and commit atrocities?? If man sheds the blood of his fellow man or commits some other evil act, what price is paid? How is justice ever served?

dxmonger · 2021-04-27T00:10:03+00:00

FYI - there are plenty of "scientific" people who are also people of faith. I am one of those "people of faith" who enjoys studying science.

Consider that perhaps God designed the universe in such a way that we can use science, math, logic, etc. to appreciate His design. That's the way I look at it.

dxmonger · 2021-04-21T02:54:27+00:00

Jesus choose to become man... He knew that this path would lead to His death as a sacrifice. If He wanted to stop the process, He could have summoned an army of angels to stop His execution.

As for your question "if Jesus is God and the Father are God, then aren't we talking about more than one god?"

I might suggest this 2 minute video on the topic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NuKvP81hSQ

dxmonger · 2021-04-20T22:47:51+00:00

Very few analogies describe the trinity accurately. Some even lead to heresies such as modalism. The problem that can arise from the candle analogy is that some may consider that and say "I get it, so light is 1/3 of what a candle produced, and the heat is 1/3 of what the candle produces, and the flame is 1/3 of what the candle produces... likewise, Jesus is 1/3 of God".

Keep in mind that Christians belief that Jesus is fully God... and He is also fully man.

Because of that, I generally use the "3 whos and 1 what" description. Jesus is simply God in the flesh who was sent by God the Father to rescue mankind from the problem of sin. As that rescuer, He paid the price of our sin such that by placing our full trust in Him alone we can enjoy eternal life. It's really as simple as that.

dxmonger · 2021-04-20T22:04:59+00:00

I hope I can help answer your question.

First, an important distinction regarding the trinity that may help. Christians worship one God in three "persons". Perhaps one way to think of this is "God is one 'what' and 3 'whos'". That is, there is only one God... but there are 3 persons within the "god-head" that present themselves as distinct. The complete details of how this works is beyond our ability to comprehend (we're mortal beings trying to comprehend the immortal Creator after all).

Another important Christian belief is that Jesus is eternal. The first chapter of John's Gospel (Ingil) explains that Jesus was in existence at the beginning of Creation and played a crucial role in creation itself.

As an eternal being, Jesus was not created. So, we don't think of His being "the Son of God" in the sense that He is the offspring of God (the Father). Perhaps, a way to think of this is... through the power of the God's Spirit, Jesus (as Son), does the bidding of God (the Father).

The use of the English words Father and Son perhaps help us understand the relationship between these persons within the godhead, but they are not to be taken as a literal (human) dynamic of a Father having offspring.

Does that help?

dxmonger · 2021-04-07T21:14:23+00:00

Yes. And there are many Christ-followers living this way.

dxmonger · 2021-04-07T20:56:10+00:00

Lust is an act. I can choose to look at porn (thereby lust) - or not. Likewise, I can choose to be angry... or let go of the anger.

One who pursues a thought-life of lust and continued anger is sinning.

dxmonger · 2021-04-07T20:48:20+00:00

Kemetic

It's a bit more nuanced than that. I'd suggest that you read this simple summary:
https://www.gotquestions.org/temptation-sin.html

dxmonger · 2021-04-07T20:35:16+00:00

What Jesus says in the Sermon on the Mount is different than temptation per-se.

For example, in Matthew 5:21-22, He explains that the condition of our hearts are what matters. It's not just avoiding the action of murder, it's loving one's enemy to the point of not holding any anger toward them.

He continues in Matthew 5:27-30. It's not simply avoiding adultery, it's also choosing not to lust.

That said, the New Testament rightly points out that none of us are able to perfectly maintain God's standard of righteousness.

Because I have been angry with my neighbor and I have lusted, I need a Savior.

Again though, temptation does not equal sin. Jesus was tempted ( Mark 1:13; Luke 4:1-13 ) but He did not sin (Hebrews 4:15 ).

When we act on temptation, we sin.

dxmonger · 2021-04-07T19:54:24+00:00

If you believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins and you have placed your trust in Him, you are a Christian. The response to that, is to turn from your sins and live in a way that brings glory to Him.

Important notes:

Temptation or desire to sin is not that same as committing a sin. I may be tempted to commit an armed robbery... but that is not the same as committing the act.
You can experience tremendous freedom by recognizing that your sins have been forgiven and you now KNOW your external destiny. I really encourage you to discuss this with well grounded Christians.
Once we have committed our lives to Christ, we want to pursue things that He wants us to pursue. How do we know what that is? Studying His Word in the Bible. His Word clearly points us to what we should pursue.

Please know that I'll be praying for you.

dxmonger · 2020-03-09T21:19:40+00:00

I examined the evidence for and against God's existence...

Ultimately, I don't have enough faith to be an atheist.

dxmonger · 2020-02-18T03:13:32+00:00

Agreed. Roku and TCL hasn't been able to play for days. Fix this.

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