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not so much fun..... realize they're right here in america, usa, and all over the world deceiving the whole world.... and as the Savior says - they're pernicious(dealing out death to all ages, unborn , born, young and old), blind, stupid, headed willingly and full speed towards destruction (and taking as many as they can with them) ... ... (p.s. this is republicans AND democrats, not just one or the other).... (and all the rest)....
so that almost, even the elect is almost deceived.
so that almost, even the elect is almost deceived.
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So someone who can go on a mass of murdering/raping others until they're brought down should just be locked up while our taxes go to them to stay in the cell for a good 60-80 years? Then if they get released (assuming this would happen and they're still alive), they can go and continue to do the same acts as they had before, possibly worse?
In the OT the death penalty has been supported, but just because the NT shows less and that Jesus let a prostitute walk does not mean that we should avoid the death penalty all together. Groups like ISIS pretty much have people given life missions to kill those who don't go with their agenda in any way, including their own if they don't obey. What makes you think that by having them locked up for a good amount of years while we're making a living for them to do so is going to do any good? We are supposed to go with what the government and law see best fit (even though it's not all of a fair one).
I used to not support the death penalty, and while it shouldn't be taken lightly it should be taken for when it's absolutely necessary of a person posing as a major threat to those around them (especially after committing a massive crime in the past). It's like letting a rabid junkyard dog into a home with infants after leaving it locked up for a good amount of time and expect the dog not to do harm because 'they were given a second chance'.
In the OT the death penalty has been supported, but just because the NT shows less and that Jesus let a prostitute walk does not mean that we should avoid the death penalty all together. Groups like ISIS pretty much have people given life missions to kill those who don't go with their agenda in any way, including their own if they don't obey. What makes you think that by having them locked up for a good amount of years while we're making a living for them to do so is going to do any good? We are supposed to go with what the government and law see best fit (even though it's not all of a fair one).
I used to not support the death penalty, and while it shouldn't be taken lightly it should be taken for when it's absolutely necessary of a person posing as a major threat to those around them (especially after committing a massive crime in the past). It's like letting a rabid junkyard dog into a home with infants after leaving it locked up for a good amount of time and expect the dog not to do harm because 'they were given a second chance'.
When the book calls the executor of a violent act 'holy', or outrightly commands (thus condones) those violent acts, then that book is a book which condones violence and immorality in various forms. Immorality and indirect instigation of violence, at least in such an instance as contextual to this conversation, is outrightly condoned -- even appraised -- in the bible.
I went on a date tonight with a woman who ordinarily lives in Birmingham. We got on to the topic of philosophy, a shared interest, and I asked her what she thought of organized religion. After a few carefully considered words on her disagreement with the dogmatic nature of various fundamentalist Islamic and Christian practices, she said something profoundly intelligent, in my eyes. She said ''but the dogmatism of secularism can be just as ignorant'', and went on to ask me ''Have you heard about what Fox news are saying about Birmingham?'' Then the two of us shared a belly laugh.
Birmingham is about as ''Sharia no-go'' as Liverpool is. That is, not at all.
As for Paris and London, one of the city's mayors, Mayor Hidalgo of Paris, has gained huge support for her campaign to sue Fox News over clearly false information regarding the city. As Fox Anchor Julie Banderas said, ''No formal designation of these [no go] zones exists in either country, and neither is there any credible information to support the assertion that there are specific areas in these countries that exclude individuals based solely on their religion''.
Steven Emerson, self proclaimed expert on terrorism, told FOx a religious police beat up anyone non-Muslim who doesn't dress in Muslim clothes in London. I've been to London several times this year, and never seen nor heard of this. Not on one news channel, nor has one shred of credible evidence been presented me (or anyone else for that matter) to verify this. Go to London, and you'll see for yourself that it's nonsense. The mockings on twitter, the rebuttal by Prime Minister David Cameron and the harsh jeers from a plethora of Londoners online ought to let you realize it's utter drivel.
The only reason this ''no-go'' nonsense holds any water across the pond is because you, and a lot of conservatives who've never been to London or Paris, want it to be true.
Birmingham is about as ''Sharia no-go'' as Liverpool is. That is, not at all.
As for Paris and London, one of the city's mayors, Mayor Hidalgo of Paris, has gained huge support for her campaign to sue Fox News over clearly false information regarding the city. As Fox Anchor Julie Banderas said, ''No formal designation of these [no go] zones exists in either country, and neither is there any credible information to support the assertion that there are specific areas in these countries that exclude individuals based solely on their religion''.
Steven Emerson, self proclaimed expert on terrorism, told FOx a religious police beat up anyone non-Muslim who doesn't dress in Muslim clothes in London. I've been to London several times this year, and never seen nor heard of this. Not on one news channel, nor has one shred of credible evidence been presented me (or anyone else for that matter) to verify this. Go to London, and you'll see for yourself that it's nonsense. The mockings on twitter, the rebuttal by Prime Minister David Cameron and the harsh jeers from a plethora of Londoners online ought to let you realize it's utter drivel.
The only reason this ''no-go'' nonsense holds any water across the pond is because you, and a lot of conservatives who've never been to London or Paris, want it to be true.
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Then you'll forgive me if I want to rectify clearly false, but staunchly held, assertions that Birmingham is a no go area for non-Muslims or that Paris police forces refuse to enter fictional areas of Paris over-run and ruled by Muslim religious police or that London is so dangerous people get beaten to death for walking through Muslim areas without a burkha or a thawb on.
DOGMATISM
the tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others
DOGMATISM
the tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others
....unfounded positiveness in matters of opinion; arrogant assertion of opinions as truths; a way of thinking that is stubborn and narrow-minded, often because of prejudice and bigotry; arrogance or positiveness in stating opinion....
Not having visited Paris, Birmingham, or London recently, I can't say personally what the situation is. But I do know that one such attack (London) can lead to the exaggeration that all are likewise attacked. I don't doubt that maybe Paris Police chose not to respond into an area, but whether they do so as a matter of regular practice probably not. But then again, I'm not in Paris so I don't know one way or another. And I don't trust the media to give me the whole story on it.
Not having visited Paris, Birmingham, or London recently, I can't say personally what the situation is. But I do know that one such attack (London) can lead to the exaggeration that all are likewise attacked. I don't doubt that maybe Paris Police chose not to respond into an area, but whether they do so as a matter of regular practice probably not. But then again, I'm not in Paris so I don't know one way or another. And I don't trust the media to give me the whole story on it.
I have a real hard time believing that ISIS really exists as the group the news talks about. the President wants to invade Syria and the masses scream "no way". 6 months later a super terrorist organization on steroids shows up out of no where as if by magic....in Syria.... Thank goodness for the US, who is ready to jump in to sweep the baddies away....
Meanwhile, for YEARS and YEARS in Africa...Where we have no resources to exploit or political gain
Meanwhile, for YEARS and YEARS in Africa...Where we have no resources to exploit or political gain
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Does Matthew 24: 6. ring a bell? " And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Whether we like it or not, whether we try to stand up against it or not, All these things are to come and are to happen. all we can do really is to pray about it.
2 Timothy 3:1-17 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.
Most important: Matthew 24:34 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.
2 Timothy 3:1-17 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.
Most important: Matthew 24:34 Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.
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Wow! A terrorist organization is beheading hostages, cutting young boys in two for refusing to renounce Christ, raping women and girls, trying to reestablish the ancient Caliphate, and spreading the "message" of Muhammad by force and fear ...
... and you think it has to do with Obama wanting to invade Syria!
I don't think I've ever seen finer example of such incredibly faulty reasoning!
Here. I think you lost this ...
BTW, Darfur has been at peace for two years and declared an autonomous government in December. At least keep your misconceptions up to date, please.
... and you think it has to do with Obama wanting to invade Syria!
I don't think I've ever seen finer example of such incredibly faulty reasoning!
Here. I think you lost this ...
BTW, Darfur has been at peace for two years and declared an autonomous government in December. At least keep your misconceptions up to date, please.