These Asian folks think long term, unlike short-sighted Western politicians.
A lot of people said that about the USSR, but they were wrong. A politician is a politician, doesn't matter where, when, or under what circumstances, they all act the same.
I think it's doubtful we will ever see a rail over the Bering Straight. I don't think it could ever be a cost-effective alternative to aircraft and ships. That water is deep, it would be too expensive.
If you assume that collecting DNA from everyone who is arrested is fair, why wouldn't it be fair to collect it from everyone who is born? And conversely if it is not fair to collect it from everyone, why is it fair to collect if from everyone who is arrested?
I would think more Christians would be for removing "In God We Trust" from the money. For one thing, it's obviously a huge lie. Also, it's really ironic if you think about it.
If they want to put something that reflects Christian values on the money, they should use "Render unto Cesar".
Various institutions have co-opted the name (most notably the Catholic Church, but there have been many others including the Republican Party). But just using the name doesn't make it Christian. I don't think an institution or organization can even be christian, I think that's reserved for people.
Jesus was completely clear that we should lead by example, and not by ordering each other around, claiming moral superiority, or threat of force. That puts just about every political party and government institution outside the realm of practicing Christian values.
Will they also emphasize the decline and perversion of Christian values in Government? How about the fact that the inclusion of Christian values in government affairs necessarily renders them un-Christian? I'm not sure how "conservatives" ever became associated with Christian values.
No kidding, who cares about syntax? That's maybe 1% of programming, the rest is creativity and knowing the libraries. If the libraries don't transfer, you have kept almost nothing.
This is explained well in The Shack. This book speaks directly to the main challanges people have to understanding Christianity: Why does God let bad things happen? and What is God like? You are essentially asking the second question, though you may not realize it. If you are curious about how a Christian would answer your question, you should definitely read this book.
In all fairness, the goal of the WTO is to prevent government barriers to free trade. That means it's necessarily going to be an infringement on a state's freedom. As with any governmental organization, it means giving up certain freedoms on the theory that the benefits will be greater, and as a member state, China is bound by those rules. You would think that the Chinese government would be OK with the arrangement, since it's the same kind of agreement that they have with their citizens.
When are we going to get around to dealing with their blatant price fixing through currency manipulation? Seems like that's another thing China likes to do that the WTO is meant to prevent.
Once I was walking in Tustin (it borders Orange) and I noticed a dead worm in some grass. On closer inspection, I could see that the grass was actually just extremely convincing astroturf. It's a pretty good metaphor for southern california.
There's more than one kind of conservative. There's the pro-government conservatives like the kind you may find in orange county, who really only oppose social spending, and there's the anti-government conservatives who live out in the country so they can avoid government as much as possible. The majority of conservatives are the second kind, but it's a slim majority and the first kind have better appeal with independent voters, so you really only see the first kind in office.
Or they could take their brilliant little plan and shove it. Then I will have to take care of my own security. I know it sounds impossible for a simpleton like myself to accomplish, but I'm sure I'll manage somehow.
You can always hope the current crop of Religious Neanderthals will be bred out as their namegivers had.
The true sign of intelligence is humility, being willing to accept that you may not be right, accepting new facts and new wisdom. This us versus them mentality you are perpetuating by calling "Religious Neanderthals" anyone who is not "Liberal, Atheist, and Sexually Exclusive" does not promote learning, reconciliation or understanding.
I've learned that most of the things people say are true. That means that when you immediately reject an opinion that comes from the other side of the fence, you are arbitrarily excluding a lot of truth from your world view.
It's true. I don't think it's fair to lay at the hands of Jesus actions which are against his teachings. But, he came to us and we crucified him. That's the point of the gospel, and that is what Paul means when he says we crucify him with our sin. I wish it were not so, but ultimately I am only accountable for my own actions. And I have made my own mistakes. I voted for prop 8. I wish I hadn't but I can't take it back now. Live and learn, I guess.
Key to understanding the kingdom of heaven is knowing the heart of God rightly. You have known earthly authority in your life, but that is not from God. The government commands with the sword, and our parents punish us out of anger and frustration. But God respects us and loves us. He lets us make our own decisions and he corrects us to teach us. He leads by the authority of his word, not the power of the sword.
Hell is a place for people who chose to go there. It is not from God, but it's a place men have built. You can't have it all. You can't live a sinful life, refuse to accept help, and expect God to save you from your sin. God respects you and he respects your judgment. If you chose hell in the end, he will let you
God is not a spoiler. He doesn't give you everything in your youth and expect later on that you will know right from wrong so that you will chose righteously when the time comes. The path of Christ is humility and respect, thoughtfully considering the words of God and discerning right from wrong. You can not go through life without a care in the world and expect things to work out in the end.
The bible doesn't say there's no other gods. It says there is one true God (think true as in the way you'd want your significant other to be true), so you shouldn't worship any of the others.
Where do you think the money comes from, anyway? How is any of this a solution to anything? Am I the only one who sees how stupid this whole thing is? Forget about it, it won't work. You have to actually think about the real problem if you hope to do anything other than shuffle around worthless pieces of paper (or numbers in some computer somewhere). Don't ask me to explain myself, just think about it for a minute. You guys are basically arguing about which system won't solve the problem the best.
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A lot of people said that about the USSR, but they were wrong. A politician is a politician, doesn't matter where, when, or under what circumstances, they all act the same.
I think it's doubtful we will ever see a rail over the Bering Straight. I don't think it could ever be a cost-effective alternative to aircraft and ships. That water is deep, it would be too expensive.
I guess*. . . Please don't answer my question with a rhetorical question. If you have an answer please just type it out.
Actually, it just occurred to me that you might be asking me if I'd like to be arrested. If that is the case, the answer is "no".
* The above response does not imply consent by Robert Mosby to be temporarily or permanently detained.
If you assume that collecting DNA from everyone who is arrested is fair, why wouldn't it be fair to collect it from everyone who is born? And conversely if it is not fair to collect it from everyone, why is it fair to collect if from everyone who is arrested?
I understand what you mean, but the Sabbath is more generally known as Saturday, not Sunday. Just FYI.
He can't, obviously.
The iPhone is really small, it iPad is not.
How can you be Liberal and Christian? Aren't Jesus' words about leadership contradictory to the idea of using a political office to help the poor?
I would think more Christians would be for removing "In God We Trust" from the money. For one thing, it's obviously a huge lie. Also, it's really ironic if you think about it.
If they want to put something that reflects Christian values on the money, they should use "Render unto Cesar".
Various institutions have co-opted the name (most notably the Catholic Church, but there have been many others including the Republican Party). But just using the name doesn't make it Christian. I don't think an institution or organization can even be christian, I think that's reserved for people.
Jesus was completely clear that we should lead by example, and not by ordering each other around, claiming moral superiority, or threat of force. That puts just about every political party and government institution outside the realm of practicing Christian values.
Will they also emphasize the decline and perversion of Christian values in Government? How about the fact that the inclusion of Christian values in government affairs necessarily renders them un-Christian? I'm not sure how "conservatives" ever became associated with Christian values.
No kidding, who cares about syntax? That's maybe 1% of programming, the rest is creativity and knowing the libraries. If the libraries don't transfer, you have kept almost nothing.
This is explained well in The Shack. This book speaks directly to the main challanges people have to understanding Christianity: Why does God let bad things happen? and What is God like? You are essentially asking the second question, though you may not realize it. If you are curious about how a Christian would answer your question, you should definitely read this book.
In all fairness, the goal of the WTO is to prevent government barriers to free trade. That means it's necessarily going to be an infringement on a state's freedom. As with any governmental organization, it means giving up certain freedoms on the theory that the benefits will be greater, and as a member state, China is bound by those rules. You would think that the Chinese government would be OK with the arrangement, since it's the same kind of agreement that they have with their citizens.
When are we going to get around to dealing with their blatant price fixing through currency manipulation? Seems like that's another thing China likes to do that the WTO is meant to prevent.
Once I was walking in Tustin (it borders Orange) and I noticed a dead worm in some grass. On closer inspection, I could see that the grass was actually just extremely convincing astroturf. It's a pretty good metaphor for southern california.
Any other county in California, there's certainly more conservative places out there in other states.
There's more than one kind of conservative. There's the pro-government conservatives like the kind you may find in orange county, who really only oppose social spending, and there's the anti-government conservatives who live out in the country so they can avoid government as much as possible. The majority of conservatives are the second kind, but it's a slim majority and the first kind have better appeal with independent voters, so you really only see the first kind in office.
Or they could take their brilliant little plan and shove it. Then I will have to take care of my own security. I know it sounds impossible for a simpleton like myself to accomplish, but I'm sure I'll manage somehow.
The true sign of intelligence is humility, being willing to accept that you may not be right, accepting new facts and new wisdom. This us versus them mentality you are perpetuating by calling "Religious Neanderthals" anyone who is not "Liberal, Atheist, and Sexually Exclusive" does not promote learning, reconciliation or understanding.
I've learned that most of the things people say are true. That means that when you immediately reject an opinion that comes from the other side of the fence, you are arbitrarily excluding a lot of truth from your world view.
Something to think about.
It's true. I don't think it's fair to lay at the hands of Jesus actions which are against his teachings. But, he came to us and we crucified him. That's the point of the gospel, and that is what Paul means when he says we crucify him with our sin. I wish it were not so, but ultimately I am only accountable for my own actions. And I have made my own mistakes. I voted for prop 8. I wish I hadn't but I can't take it back now. Live and learn, I guess.
Key to understanding the kingdom of heaven is knowing the heart of God rightly. You have known earthly authority in your life, but that is not from God. The government commands with the sword, and our parents punish us out of anger and frustration. But God respects us and loves us. He lets us make our own decisions and he corrects us to teach us. He leads by the authority of his word, not the power of the sword.
Hell is a place for people who chose to go there. It is not from God, but it's a place men have built. You can't have it all. You can't live a sinful life, refuse to accept help, and expect God to save you from your sin. God respects you and he respects your judgment. If you chose hell in the end, he will let you
God is not a spoiler. He doesn't give you everything in your youth and expect later on that you will know right from wrong so that you will chose righteously when the time comes. The path of Christ is humility and respect, thoughtfully considering the words of God and discerning right from wrong. You can not go through life without a care in the world and expect things to work out in the end.
The bible doesn't say there's no other gods. It says there is one true God (think true as in the way you'd want your significant other to be true), so you shouldn't worship any of the others.
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Where do you think the money comes from, anyway? How is any of this a solution to anything? Am I the only one who sees how stupid this whole thing is? Forget about it, it won't work. You have to actually think about the real problem if you hope to do anything other than shuffle around worthless pieces of paper (or numbers in some computer somewhere). Don't ask me to explain myself, just think about it for a minute. You guys are basically arguing about which system won't solve the problem the best.
Whoever modded that funny has a sick sense of humor.