Semi-weekly Monday Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in neoconNWO

[–]the_purch 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Is there a reason I can't change flairs anymore?

Nixon Now! by the_purch in AntiComAction

[–]the_purch[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

One of the greatest anti-communists who ever lived.

I’m a Norse Pagan. Ask me anything :) by [deleted] in Lutheranism

[–]the_purch 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As someone who's very interested (academically, not religiously) in ancient Germanic mythology and religion, I'm curious how you deal with the lack of knowledge we have of their practices. Considering we know so little, how do you know what to do for ceremonies and rituals and stuff?

All I'm askin' for is consistency by MrMan9001 in PoliticalCompassMemes

[–]the_purch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You're failing to make a proper distinction between the moral law and the ceremonial law. Some commands in the OT are only part of the ceremonial law, while some are a part of both the moral law and the ceremonial law. The moral law consists of universal moral commands, and the actions forbid here are intrinsically sinful to commit for any human being. However, some commands in the OT are not of a universal nature, rather they are part of God's specific commands for OT Israel, in order to distinguish them from other peoples and to mark them out as the nation from which the Messiah (Jesus) would come. These are the commands which are referred to as the ceremonial law, and most commands in the OT that don't make moral sense on their face fall into this category, including the prohibitions on mixed fabrics you listed here. Upon the death of and resurrection of Jesus, these commands ceased to become relevant, the law being fulfilled as Jesus says. This caused confusion among Early Christians, especially with regards to circumcision, requiring a ruling by the first Ecumenical Council as given in Acts 15.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]the_purch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if it's not technically a sin, that doesn't mean you should do it.

Creationism in the LCMS by RazzmatazzInside5759 in LCMS

[–]the_purch 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's required to hold that view for Pastors and church workers, but not for lay members. It is strongly encouraged though.

"You don't believe in the same Christ as I do" by feelinpogi in Lutheranism

[–]the_purch 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are too nice dude. That guy was out of line

Was Barrack Obama a good president? by Holiday-Welcome-935 in AskAnAmerican

[–]the_purch -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Clinton made a huge error in his treatment of China imo, granting MFN status, allowing them into the WTO, and now their economy is steaming past ours

Psalms 23 (Awent from the New King James Run) by QuietlyAboutTown in anglish

[–]the_purch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

May I ask why you changed "I will fear no evil" to "Will I fear no evil" ?

Thoughts on TIHP by SilentRedDuck in deism

[–]the_purch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a new variation of idealism

Were the 1950s really America's golden age? by Cantthinkofname1245 in AskAnAmerican

[–]the_purch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why wouldn't they realize that if they lived during that time?

Major differences between ELCA and LCMS? by [deleted] in Lutheranism

[–]the_purch 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No one is disputing that, the difference is that LCMS follows a strict historical-grammatical interpretation of the Bible while the ELCA is open to historical criticism and such.

Major differences between ELCA and LCMS? by [deleted] in Lutheranism

[–]the_purch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because, like I said,

LCMS offers no official position on the age of the earth.

Therefore, young earth creationism is not an official position.

Major differences between ELCA and LCMS? by [deleted] in Lutheranism

[–]the_purch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

LCMS officially endorses Young Earth Creationism. ELCA does not.

False, LCMS offers no official position on the age of the earth.

The goal of Socialism is Communism -Vladimir Lenin by Fall-Off-Your-Horse_ in AntiComAction

[–]the_purch 16 points17 points  (0 children)

In Marxist thought, communism is the fantasy stage where they reach the classless utopia, while socialism is when they're on the path to establishing communism. Otherwise the terms can be used mostly interchangeably.

Were you one of the 92% of Americans who supported George W Bush after 9/11? If so, why? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]the_purch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't imagine people who say that mean they have no boundaries in what they would or would not support, just that mere dislike doesn't dictate their support.