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Welcome to a place where the BIBLE can be discussed rationally, intelligently, and positively without unnecessary argument!!
Welcome to a place where prayer can be requested and encouraged!!
Welcome to a place where positive and encouraging thoughts from scripture can be shared in a caring and loving way!!
Welcome to a place away from all the arguments, recriminations, and negativity of the outside world!!
Welcome to a place of rest and safety!!
Welcome to a place where Philippians 2:3 is practiced: "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."
Welcome to this Christian thread.
(Please leave all aggression, bitterness, and philosophy outside the door and please wipe your feet before coming inside!!)
I live in my own little world. But it's OK... They know me Here!
Oh god, TOB, I'm so sorry to read this
I have been praying for her for so long, and so hard, and I'm ... Just... So.... Sorry....
I have been praying for her for so long, and so hard, and I'm ... Just... So.... Sorry....
(((((((((((((TOB))))))))))))))
My thoughts are with you.
My thoughts are with you.
😞 Oh no, what a shame! I do hope that after all that she has already suffered, that the hospital can at least make your Mom comfortable as soon as possible so that her last days are pleasant & peaceful. Will keep both of you in my thoughts & prayers.
((((TOB & mom)))))
*Prayers for Barry*
People don't care what you know until they know that you care.
*Prayers for Barry*
Thought I would dip in here and post a question.
The golden compass is out in about a week and my kids want to see it.
In the original books, pullman writes in a way that is not very favorable to religion , specifically Catholic.
now on the one hand I think he is a very good writer...better than well these books are better than the harry potter books.
but on the other hand I was raised Catholic...any while I often look at other religions, I basically stick to that one.
so
I know that the movie is toning down the Atheist Views and making it more about lyra..
but I guess I am concerned that my kids will walk away wanting to read the books...
and since pullman is the person that Athiests have been praying for...I
well...
are any of you boycotting this film?
what's your take?
The golden compass is out in about a week and my kids want to see it.
In the original books, pullman writes in a way that is not very favorable to religion , specifically Catholic.
now on the one hand I think he is a very good writer...better than well these books are better than the harry potter books.
but on the other hand I was raised Catholic...any while I often look at other religions, I basically stick to that one.
so
I know that the movie is toning down the Atheist Views and making it more about lyra..
but I guess I am concerned that my kids will walk away wanting to read the books...
and since pullman is the person that Athiests have been praying for...I
well...
are any of you boycotting this film?
what's your take?
Well, Bruce, I'm not Catholic either, but ... here you go ... this is A (as opposed to "the") Christian view out there. My movie-going budget is almost nil so I don't really pay attention to all these 'opinions', but no one really decides for me which movies I should or should not go to. Because I am in several church or bible study forums, and probably because of my position in church and school, I do receive e-mails of similar content as discussed on this link.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp
This may be a dumb question...but what is 'lyra'??
My personal take on this? I study for myself and read other people's opinions with an open mind. I never stopped my kids from reading Harry Potter books or seeing the movies. From a literary view, my daughter thinks they are very well written books although the content doesn't appeal much to her. We did discuss, however, how it impacted their relationship with God and did it make them a better person. I believe in living a life of example as a parent and that how I live my life would have much much more impact on their lives than any book or movie. My kids always knew they can discuss any questions they might have with me. I hope and pray that I have built a firm foundation on which they can stand and make good choices. So far it has worked very well for me. My foundational belief is..."I believe in & serve a living & loving God". Everything I do is based on this. I am not necessarily boycotting 'compass' - just have no desire to see it. (BTW, I didn't go running to see "The Passion of the Christ either.)
I'm sure whatever you choose to do will be in the best interest of your children.
*Prayers for Barry*
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/compass.asp
This may be a dumb question...but what is 'lyra'??
My personal take on this? I study for myself and read other people's opinions with an open mind. I never stopped my kids from reading Harry Potter books or seeing the movies. From a literary view, my daughter thinks they are very well written books although the content doesn't appeal much to her. We did discuss, however, how it impacted their relationship with God and did it make them a better person. I believe in living a life of example as a parent and that how I live my life would have much much more impact on their lives than any book or movie. My kids always knew they can discuss any questions they might have with me. I hope and pray that I have built a firm foundation on which they can stand and make good choices. So far it has worked very well for me. My foundational belief is..."I believe in & serve a living & loving God". Everything I do is based on this. I am not necessarily boycotting 'compass' - just have no desire to see it. (BTW, I didn't go running to see "The Passion of the Christ either.)
I'm sure whatever you choose to do will be in the best interest of your children.
People don't care what you know until they know that you care.
*Prayers for Barry*
If I may….(just passing through)
To begin with I am not an atheist, I believe in a higher power, just not that which others believe in.
I have read that some Catholic schools are considering pulling this book off their shelves. Well to begin with, they have a right to in a free world. It’s their schools and their children, although I disagree with their view. I believe people in general and children should have their minds opened up to many concepts of beliefs. My first thought is if a certain concept is believed to be the ‘only real one’, or the ‘best’, they why would they fear scrutiny and questions? When you close people’s minds, they sometimes stay closed and when they are adults the closed minds can lead to prejudice and hatred…we’ve seen this all through history. When people do not learn about other people it graduates to this idea of ‘they are different’ and there is ‘something to fear’. This is not often the case in reality. I have always wondered why schools and even parents are so afraid of other concepts. Instead of taking the concept and talking to their children about it in a logical manner, they turn to censorship and what does censorship do?……it makes people wonder what are others are trying to hide and most often it makes it even more important for them to read, or see, what is being hidden from their view. In essence you make a martyr out of a book, or movie. When I was in school the book ‘Catcher In The Rye’ was pulled off the shelves. What was the result? Nearly every kid I knew, myself included, bought or borrowed a copy to find out what the big deal was. In the end…..there was no big deal.
I think keeping an open mind and not living in fear of perceptions and concepts is a better thing. I’ll tell you a short story…….I was brought up Catholic….spent years in indoctrination….even planned to become a priest. My education was through nuns and priest my whole early life from grade 4, through high school and almost one year seminary. One day I was walking down the hall of the high school with my books under my arm and I passed Sister Augustine. She was an old nun and one of the hard-azz teachers. She yelled out my name and said “STOP”. Instantly I knew what it was…..one book I was carrying with the cover facing forward was a book by the existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre. (old Sister Augustine had the eyes of a hawk). She asked for the book and I handed it to her. I thought to myself I might as well start clearing my locker out because reading this sort of book in the strict atmosphere I was in, was verboten. She looked at the book, looked at me, looked at the book and then handed it back saying …….good, keep reading. She knew the value of knowledge and she probably felt her faith…our faith (mine at that time)….was more powerful than anything else. She did not fear questions or thoughts. I don’t think we should either. JMPO
To begin with I am not an atheist, I believe in a higher power, just not that which others believe in.
I have read that some Catholic schools are considering pulling this book off their shelves. Well to begin with, they have a right to in a free world. It’s their schools and their children, although I disagree with their view. I believe people in general and children should have their minds opened up to many concepts of beliefs. My first thought is if a certain concept is believed to be the ‘only real one’, or the ‘best’, they why would they fear scrutiny and questions? When you close people’s minds, they sometimes stay closed and when they are adults the closed minds can lead to prejudice and hatred…we’ve seen this all through history. When people do not learn about other people it graduates to this idea of ‘they are different’ and there is ‘something to fear’. This is not often the case in reality. I have always wondered why schools and even parents are so afraid of other concepts. Instead of taking the concept and talking to their children about it in a logical manner, they turn to censorship and what does censorship do?……it makes people wonder what are others are trying to hide and most often it makes it even more important for them to read, or see, what is being hidden from their view. In essence you make a martyr out of a book, or movie. When I was in school the book ‘Catcher In The Rye’ was pulled off the shelves. What was the result? Nearly every kid I knew, myself included, bought or borrowed a copy to find out what the big deal was. In the end…..there was no big deal.
I think keeping an open mind and not living in fear of perceptions and concepts is a better thing. I’ll tell you a short story…….I was brought up Catholic….spent years in indoctrination….even planned to become a priest. My education was through nuns and priest my whole early life from grade 4, through high school and almost one year seminary. One day I was walking down the hall of the high school with my books under my arm and I passed Sister Augustine. She was an old nun and one of the hard-azz teachers. She yelled out my name and said “STOP”. Instantly I knew what it was…..one book I was carrying with the cover facing forward was a book by the existentialist Jean-Paul Sartre. (old Sister Augustine had the eyes of a hawk). She asked for the book and I handed it to her. I thought to myself I might as well start clearing my locker out because reading this sort of book in the strict atmosphere I was in, was verboten. She looked at the book, looked at me, looked at the book and then handed it back saying …….good, keep reading. She knew the value of knowledge and she probably felt her faith…our faith (mine at that time)….was more powerful than anything else. She did not fear questions or thoughts. I don’t think we should either. JMPO
