All About GOD2024-03-19T12:38:37ZLarry M.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/LarryMacayaonhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/61802507?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://www.allaboutgod.net/group/allaboutgodnet/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=048ztzm6yhz7b&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOverdose Death: Will he be with God?tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2013-01-06:1383940:Topic:13945812013-01-06T11:18:02.537ZLarry M.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/LarryMacayaon
<p>I recently lost someone that I knew half of my life. He grew up Catholic, wanted to be a priest when he was in tween years. He was a verbally abusive person who gradually became addicted to all kinds of awful drugs. The root cause of this addiction, was physical pain. He couldn't find, on any med test, what was causing it. He took prescription drugs that were very strong to try and mask the pain. When these wore off, he became a monster, to myself and our son.</p>
<p>Two years ago my son…</p>
<p>I recently lost someone that I knew half of my life. He grew up Catholic, wanted to be a priest when he was in tween years. He was a verbally abusive person who gradually became addicted to all kinds of awful drugs. The root cause of this addiction, was physical pain. He couldn't find, on any med test, what was causing it. He took prescription drugs that were very strong to try and mask the pain. When these wore off, he became a monster, to myself and our son.</p>
<p>Two years ago my son and I left. He never got better....he got worse.</p>
<p>He was promiscuous, and stole money from his father the night before he died. I found out that he died last week, at the age of 36, of heroine and meth overdose.</p>
<p>Due to his acceptance of Jesus, did he die as a saved person?</p>
<p>He had a loving heart,he was very sad his whole life...the drugs were a prison...and he was to weak to get out. I believe he was saved, and Jesus covered his sin. But since he did not repent, and continued...could I be wrong?</p>
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<p></p> ISLAM - The Muslim Jesustag:www.allaboutgod.net,2012-08-22:1383940:Topic:13490472012-08-22T12:53:18.618ZLarry M.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/LarryMacayaon
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</p> "There are errors in the Bible"tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2011-10-02:1383940:Topic:11630742011-10-02T02:10:45.460ZLarry M.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/LarryMacayaon
<p>How do I refute the statement that the book of John states that the crucifixion of Jesus occurred on a different day than the other gospels state.</p>
<p>After looking at all the info I could find, I can't refute this statement and I'm not sure why.</p>
<p>Part of the problem is the difference between when the new day starts at sundown vs at midnight.</p>
<p>How do I refute the statement that the book of John states that the crucifixion of Jesus occurred on a different day than the other gospels state.</p>
<p>After looking at all the info I could find, I can't refute this statement and I'm not sure why.</p>
<p>Part of the problem is the difference between when the new day starts at sundown vs at midnight.</p> Christianity and Sciencetag:www.allaboutgod.net,2011-04-03:1383940:Topic:9315022011-04-03T15:32:46.014ZLarry M.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/LarryMacayaon
<p>I'm a statistican. I have always struggled with the validity of my discipline. What is probability? How can I forecast things? Isn't God in complete control? How can I justify my job? Shouldn't I throw it in and find something practical to do, with my hands, because this is what keeps me from engaging in vain philosophy?</p>
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<p>Of course I engage in (Christian) philosophy in the hope of finding some viewpoint that will help me to understand my position and role in the world, as a…</p>
<p>I'm a statistican. I have always struggled with the validity of my discipline. What is probability? How can I forecast things? Isn't God in complete control? How can I justify my job? Shouldn't I throw it in and find something practical to do, with my hands, because this is what keeps me from engaging in vain philosophy?</p>
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<p>Of course I engage in (Christian) philosophy in the hope of finding some viewpoint that will help me to understand my position and role in the world, as a professional statistician.</p>
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<p>Recently I have come across the philosophy of Herman Dooweyeerd, a Dutch-Calvanist, Reformational Philosopher. His most notable work is a four-volume opus: The New Critique of Theoretical thought, in which he argues basically that all theorizing depends crucially on a worldview or ontology. He has been heralded as "the most profound, original and penetrating philosopher since Kant". The point is, He intended to establish the regulation of theorizing on one's concept of the divine, so as to introdue his own non-reductionist ontology regulated by his Christian worldview. </p>
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<p>I am just interested to hear from others about their ideas on the philosophy of science, scientific theorizing and the likes. I am particularly interested in learning more about Dooweyeerd's ideas and the general acceptance/rejection of these amongst the rest of Christendom. And am interested in understanding better, the links or effects of ontology on theorizing, and especially on epistemology (knowing or learning).</p>
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<p>I hope to hear from people on this soon.</p>
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<p>Grace and peace to you!</p>
<p>Liam. </p>
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<p> </p> Please share your views on this matter.tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2011-02-21:1383940:Topic:8892052011-02-21T23:46:23.281ZLarry M.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/LarryMacayaon
<p>Hello there,</p>
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<p>Re: Masons, etc.</p>
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<p>A fellow associate of mine has taken on a new interest of Masonery. He is quite aware that I am a firm</p>
<p>believer in Christ and I am constantly rejecting this idea but he has now on more than 2 ocassions raised</p>
<p>this topic in our converstions in an attempt to get me to agree that there is nothing wrong with the being</p>
<p>apart of such group, a believer or non believer. For some reason when ever this topic is…</p>
<p>Hello there,</p>
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<p>Re: Masons, etc.</p>
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<p>A fellow associate of mine has taken on a new interest of Masonery. He is quite aware that I am a firm</p>
<p>believer in Christ and I am constantly rejecting this idea but he has now on more than 2 ocassions raised</p>
<p>this topic in our converstions in an attempt to get me to agree that there is nothing wrong with the being</p>
<p>apart of such group, a believer or non believer. For some reason when ever this topic is discussed I don't</p>
<p>feel very good about the idea of one joining this group but he is convinced that this group is professional in</p>
<p>it's dealings, they offer alot of help within the country and he has many friends who are loyal citizens in it. </p>
<p>So it is always like he is trying to sell the idea that anyone involved with this group is law abiding, innocent</p>
<p>and can be a believer at the same time. What I found most shocking the last time he raised this topic was</p>
<p>how he compared it to the church, relating to the church as an organization with different levels of power,</p>
<p>etc. I personally don't feel like it is an environment for any who confess Christ but then again I have no</p>
<p>personal experience with any such groups so my question is:</p>
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<p>What is your opinion on:</p>
<p>Masons</p>
<p>Secret Masonic Codes, Handshakes</p>
<p>and Freemasonery</p>
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<p>Star Pratt</p>
<p> </p> Jehovah's Witness'tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2011-01-23:1383940:Topic:8544572011-01-23T08:53:07.454ZLarry M.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/LarryMacayaon
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<li>There is one God in one person, <em>Make Sure of All Things</em>, p 188.</li>
<li>There is no Trinity, <em>Let God be True</em>, p. 100-101; <em>Make Sure of All Things</em>, p.386.</li>
<li>The Holy Spirit is a force, not alive, <em>Reasoning from the Scriptures</em>, 1985, p.<br/>406-407.</li>
<li>The Holy Spirit is God's impersonal active force, <em>The Watchtower</em>, June 1, 1952,<br/>p. 24.</li>
<li>Jehovah's first creation was his 'only-begotten Son'. . . was used by Jehovah in<br/>creating all other things", <em>Aid to Bible Understanding</em>, p. 390-391.</li>
<li>Jesus was Michael the archangel who became a man, <em>The Watchtower</em>, May 15,<br/>1963, p. 307; <em>The New World</em>, 284.</li>
<li>Jesus was only a perfect man, not God in flesh, <em>Reasoning from the Scriptures</em>,<br/>1985, p. 306.</li>
<li>Jesus did not rise from the dead in his physical body, <em>Awake!</em> July 22, 1973, p. 4.</li>
<li>Jesus was raised "not a human creature, but a spirit." <em>Let God be True</em>, p. 276.</li>
<li>Jesus was born again, <em>The Watchtower</em>, Nov. 15, 1954, p. 682.</li>
<li>Jesus did not die on a cross but on a stake, <em>Reasoning from the Scriptures</em>, 1985,<br/>p. 89-90.</li>
<li>Jesus began his invisible rule over the earth in 1914, <em>The Truth Shall Make You Free</em>,<br/>p. 300.</li>
<li>Jesus' ransom sacrifice did not include Adam, Let God be True, p. 119.</li>
<li>Their church is the self-proclaimed prophet of God, <em>The Watchtower</em>, April 1,<br/>1972, p. 197.</li>
<li>They claim to be the only channel of God's truth, <em>The Watchtower</em>, Feb. 15, <br/>1981, p. 19.</li>
<li>Only their church members will be saved, <em>The Watchtower</em>, Feb, 15, 1979, p. 30.</li>
<li>Good works are necessary for salvation, <em>Studies in the Scriptures</em>, Vol. 1, <br/>p. 150, 152.</li>
<li>The soul ceases to exist after death, <em>Let God be True</em>, p. 59, 60, 67.</li>
<li>There is no hell of fire where the wicked are punished, Let God be True, p. 79, 80.</li>
<li>Only 144,000 Jehovah's Witness go to heaven, <em>Reasoning from the Scriptures</em>,<br/>1985, pp. 166-167, 361; <em>Let God be True</em>, p. 121.</li>
<li>Only the 144,000 Jehovah's Witness are born again. <em>Reasoning from the<br/>Scriptures</em>, 1985, p. 76.; <em>Watchtower</em> 11/15/54, p. 681.</li>
<li>Only the 144,000 may take communion.</li>
<li>Blood transfusions are a sin, <em>Reasoning from the Scriptures</em>, 1985, pp. 72-73.</li>
<li>The Cross is a pagan symbol and should not be used, <em>Reasoning from the<br/>Scriptures</em>, 1985, p. 90-92.</li>
<li>Salvation is by faith and what you do, <em>Studies in the Scriptures</em>, Vol. 1, p.<br/>150,152.</li>
<li>It is possible to lose your salvation, <em>Reasoning from the Scriptures</em>, 1985, p.<br/>358-359.</li>
<li>The universe is billions of years old, <em>Your will Be Done on Earth</em>, p. 43.</li>
<li>Each of the 6 creative days of God in Genesis 1, was 7000 years long. <br/>Therefore, Man was created toward the end of 42,000 years of earth's<br/>preparation, <em>Let God be True</em>, p. 168.</li>
<li>They also refuse to vote, salute the flag, sing the "Star Spangled Banner," or <br/>celebrate Christmas or birthdays. They are not allowed to serve in the armed<br/>forces.</li>
<li>Satan was entrusted with the obligation and charged with the duty of <br/>overseeing the creation of the earth, <em>Children</em>, p. 55.</li>
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<p>They are not a Christian religion since they change primary biblical doctrines.</p>
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<p><strong>You can find more than 50 additional articles at the CARM website regarding the JW.</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://carm.org/jehovahs-witnesses">http://carm.org/jehovahs-witnesses</a></strong></p>
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</div> Is Jesus the Jewish Messiah?tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2011-01-01:1383940:Topic:8387902011-01-01T10:34:11.693ZLarry M.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/LarryMacayaon
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<p><strong>This is the first clip from a debate Lee Strobel hosted between Dr. Michael Brown and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach (Shalom in the home). Michael very articulately explains some reasons, the Rabbi has a shocking response, and Michael gives his response.</strong><br></br><br></br><strong>Feel free to post your comments but please make sure it pertains to the discussion and isn't vulgar, etc.</strong><br></br><br></br><strong>Please visit…</strong></p>
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<p><strong>This is the first clip from a debate Lee Strobel hosted between Dr. Michael Brown and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach (Shalom in the home). Michael very articulately explains some reasons, the Rabbi has a shocking response, and Michael gives his response.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Feel free to post your comments but please make sure it pertains to the discussion and isn't vulgar, etc.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Please visit <a href="http://www.leestrobel.com">www.leestrobel.com</a> for hundreds of other excellent FREE Chrisitan videos.</strong></p>
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<p> </p> The Church reaching the World - How? See Acts 17tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2010-12-19:1383940:Topic:8309462010-12-19T15:37:09.770ZLarry M.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/LarryMacayaon
<p>Is there a need to De-Church, as it were, in order to reach people for Christ?</p>
<p>Has the Church created a sub-culture that is so far removed from the culture we live in daily, so as to be considered unrealistic, out of touch and even irrelevant?</p>
<p>Have we adapted the invitation method to our institution syndrome at the expense of not going out to where people are, or even opening our homes to them?</p>
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<p>Has our Church culture become alien to the World?</p>
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<p>If…</p>
<p>Is there a need to De-Church, as it were, in order to reach people for Christ?</p>
<p>Has the Church created a sub-culture that is so far removed from the culture we live in daily, so as to be considered unrealistic, out of touch and even irrelevant?</p>
<p>Have we adapted the invitation method to our institution syndrome at the expense of not going out to where people are, or even opening our homes to them?</p>
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<p>Has our Church culture become alien to the World?</p>
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<p>If so, what needs to change, and how?</p>
<p> </p> Non-Christian and Christian evidence for Jesustag:www.allaboutgod.net,2010-12-06:1383940:Topic:8201022010-12-06T00:39:50.490ZLarry M.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/LarryMacayaon
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Non-Christian evidence for Jesus GOD IS SPEAKING - Through encoded messages! Amazing Info here!tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2010-12-03:1383940:Topic:8184092010-12-03T11:49:06.906ZLarry M.http://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/LarryMacayaon
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