glorydaz (January 12th, 2018),JudgeRightly (January 21st, 2018)
glorydaz (January 12th, 2018),JudgeRightly (January 21st, 2018)
popsthebuilder (January 12th, 2018)
JudgeRightly (January 21st, 2018),Tambora (January 12th, 2018)
These lengthy texts are against the rules.
I could only read the first few sentences, and nothing in it agrees with God's word.
This is a Christian site, but there is place for these kinds of posts....that Urania thread (or whatever it's called). This stuff belongs there.
JudgeRightly (January 21st, 2018),Tambora (January 12th, 2018)
HALLELUJAH!
Just a sinner given mercy.
Luke 18:9-14 KJV
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
We don't tell our children fairy tales so that they will know that monsters exist.
They already know monsters exist.
We tell our children fairy tales so that they will know that monsters can be killed.
JudgeRightly (January 21st, 2018)
Dont forget you're in the General 'Religion' section. If you want just 'Christian' or 'biblical' ONLY go to the ECT section.
The Urantia Book thread is for UB related subjects which includes the subject of religion, science, metaphysics and philosophy (the whole of it within all humanity concerning its divine destiny and place in the cosmos).
Pops needs to leave credits for his quotes and do smaller portions, yes. He was quoting some Bahai' texts. Many of the Bahai texts are very inspiring and beautiful,...very similar to some of the judeo-christian writings (particularly the Psalms). The Hidden word's of Baha' u'llah are particularly poetic and God venerating.
popsthebuilder (January 12th, 2018)
Philippians 3:8-10 KJV
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
Galatians 6:14 KJV
But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
1 Corinthians 1:22-23 KJV
For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom:
But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;
1 Corinthians 2:2 KJV For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
We don't tell our children fairy tales so that they will know that monsters exist.
They already know monsters exist.
We tell our children fairy tales so that they will know that monsters can be killed.
JudgeRightly (January 21st, 2018)
Moses was trained in the way of the Pharoh's, knew their science, magical arts and theology. How much did he borrow from the Egyptians to incorporate into his own religious system? The Israelites also came into contact with the Baal's, Caanaanite gods, goddess worship, Babylonian motifs, Zoroastrianism, Greek influxes, and on......chart their cultural history...not all things just popped out of a vacuum......
Pagan magi (persian astrologers and wise men) came to worship the baby Jesus
Other religions had dying savior gods, and mystery religion rites included participating in the death and resurrection, ascension of a god, thereby granting eternal life to those who joined or drank that god's memorial cup and at some holy food, reminscient of the Eucharist. Much of the Son of God mythos also correlates to age-old SUN worship, astro-theology and solstices, again back to older pagan recognitions of Mother earth, the heavens and their natural cycles.
These universal themes of birth, death and rebirth are as old as the hills
Jesus the teacher encourages asking, seeking and knocking,...this implies continual RESEARCH. The seeking after truth, knowledge, revelation is a progressive venture, a continuous journey. Jesus taught his God and Father is a universal Spirit Presence, - as we ask 'God' for wisdom, direction, guidance.....with sincere faith....the Spirit naturally responds, since that is Love's nature....and what is Love's will,...is intended for life here on earth,...as it exist in heaven already in its divine perfection![]()
Last edited by freelight; January 12th, 2018 at 08:44 PM.
Not everything is 'against' Christianity. Baha'i is better than the UB in that it first, uplifts Christianity and unlike the UB, doesn't seek to usurp it. A good many of my friends are Christian today 'because' Baha'i told them to listen. As such, many Baha'i are open to the gospel and become Christians.
So, for me, Good but not scripture and not infallible. The Apostle Paul was aware of Greek theology, so I think we need to be aware of what others believe.
I do agree with GloryDaz: This isn't scripture, not 'sacred' text. In order to be, such has to be "God's Word." John 14:6 There can be no other "way."
Summary: A Christian may read anything, but only the Bible is Sacred Scripture. Luke 9:49,50 -Lon
My New Years Resolution: 1 Peter 3:15
Omniscient without man's qualification. John 1:3 "Nothing"
Colossians 1:17 "Nothing" John 15:5 "Nothing"
Mighty, ALL mighty (omnipotent). Revelation 1:8
No possible limitation Isaiah 40:25 Joshua 24:15
Infinite (Omnipresent) Psalm 145:3 Hebrews 4:13
Is Calvinism okay?Yep
Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think... Amen. -Ephesians 3:20 & 21
1Co 13:11 ... when I became an adult, I set aside childish ways. Titus 3:10 Ephesians 4:29-32; 5:11
Separation of church and State is not atheism"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights..."
JudgeRightly (January 21st, 2018),Tambora (January 12th, 2018)
JudgeRightly (January 21st, 2018)
I know, but anything over 7-8 paragraphs is considered somewhat long for some readers, and its encouraged to keep things within those guidelines. I'd just add a few paragaphs of your text, and put in QUOTES, then add some commentary. - then credit ID the source-text, etc.
I just scanned over it, both texts are actually kinda biblical in fashion, although the latter is definitely 'intertestamental' literature. All the works attributed to Enoch the 7th from Adam are wonderful, - I also have a modern day text called 'The Keys of Enoch' thru JJ Hurtak,...he and his wife also run the Academy For Future Science. - the KOE contain 64 spiritual keys unlocking man's bio-spiritual and cosmic ascension pathThe last bit is from the book of Enoch which is considered part of the Bible by some sects.![]()
Not quite, I study and take in as much of the cultural, social, scientific, religious CONTEXT of the religion I'm studying, which is intellectually honest and responsible. I think synthesize and interpret such thru my own rational filter and thru the channel of creative writing, hope to draw some logical insights, correlations, understandings and connections thru all the data considered. Its actually a philosophical-scientific approach, then with a flair to discover the esoteric meaning and allegorical value of the overall picture. Like a jigsaw puzzle, putting the pieces together...seeing what all fits
Why would I just believe a book handed down to me by tradition, culture and a belief-system I was just BORN INTO, without evaluating it for its authenticity on all levels, searching things out for myself? I'll take whatever is valuable from the religious books inherited in my own upbringing, but also study, research and consider other religious traditions and their holy texts too. Why wouldnt I want to learn more, and expand my knowledge of all paths of knowledge, all the arts and sciences, which only enrich and enlarge my vision and comprehension of the whole?
I'll continue on my path, thanksWhere you go on your path is UP 2 U. I'll be true to share what I do, since we are all responsible for what we learn and teach others. I'm well aware of that.
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