George Carlin - Political Correctness is fascism pretending to be Manner...

Basic Economics revisited with Thomas Sowell: Chapter 3 of 5

Thomas Sowell - The Blame Game

Thomas Sowell - Something For Nothing

The Gospel of Mark: Jesus, servant and Son

The Gospel of Mark: Jesus, servant and Son

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What does the Bible say about Purgatory?

What does the Bible say about Purgatory?: What does the Bible say about Purgatory? Will there be a time of fiery cleansing for believers after dea

th in Purgatory?

Hal Lindsey Report (9.2.16)

Soul Sleep

 “Soul sleep” is a belief that after a person dies, his/her soul “sleeps” until the resurrection and final judgment. The concept of “soul sleep” is not biblical. Sleeping is just a way to describe death because a dead body appears to be asleep. The moment we die, we face the judgment of God (Hebrews 9:27). For believers, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:6-8; Philippians 1:23). For unbelievers, death means everlasting punishment in hell (Luke 16:22-23).

A Watchan Report: The Rapture, Obama, the Antichrist, and the 2016 Elect...

Was Noah's flood global or local?

Was Noah's flood global or local?: Was Noah's flood global or local? Did the Flood in Noah's time really cover the entire earth?

Is the theory of Pangea possible? Does the Bible say that there was once a Pangea / Pangaea?

Is the theory of Pangea possible? Does the Bible say that there was once a Pangea / Pangaea?: Is the theory of Pangea possible? Does the Bible say that there was once a Pangea / Pangaea? Were all the continents one land mass in the distant past?

Me and my wife

Me and my wife enjoying the day at a beach resort on Samal island in the Philippines.It's about a 15 minute boat ride from Davao city.

Mukthi

A couple of months ago, a group of Indian archaeologists discovered the ancient remains of an individual whose tomb contained a marking indicating he may have achieved the state of ‘mukthi’, a belief observed by a number of eastern religious traditions, including Hinduism and Buddhism, in which the individual achieves liberation from the body. The term derives from an ancient Sanskrit word meaning ‘liberation without the body’ and refers to ‘moksha’, a state of liberation achieved after death, according to Hindu belief.

Atheists

Atheists like to think they hold a default position that the burden of proof is totally on the theist arguing for the existence of God, and the atheist does not need to defend their view that there is no God. According to the atheist, all an atheist has to do is shoot down each argument the theist makes for God's existence, and never make any assertions for his own worldview, and atheism wins. However, in reality, the atheist has a burden of proof, too. Here's why: The theist provides reasons for the existence and activity of God based upon evidence-based arguments such as the origin of life, the appearance of intelligent design, the fine tuning of the universe, the existence of human consciousness, the existence of free will, the reality of transcendent moral truth and values, the preciousness of human life, etc. As theists, we believe those things are realities because God exists; we assert that if God did not exist, those things would not be realities. In contrast, by claiming that God does not exist, the atheist must give evidence-based reasons for the existence of those things based upon a naturalistic worldview. So, neither side gets a free pass! The burden of proof is upon the theist to give evidence why the existence of God is the best explanation for the existence of those things, and the burden of proof is on the atheist to give evidence why naturalism is the best explanation for why those things exist. The atheist must give evidence to support his claim of naturalism, not just shoot down the evidence the theist provides and then claim that atheism wins. Both groups (theists and atheists) share a burden of proof.

The temptation that came to Christ was from without, but for sin to take place there always has to be an inner response to the outer suggestion to sin. Since Jesus was divine, He could not respond to temptation. In fact, if Jesus Christ had mulled over a temptation to sin for even a moment, He would have been tainted by sin. So I have to say, “No, Jesus Christ could not have sinned, and therefore, Jesus Christ could not have responded.” Now the temptation was real, but for sin to take place there has to be an inner response to the outer suggestion to sin

Cargo cult

The Cargo Cult of the South Pacific is a religion in the indigenous people in the islands of South Pacific that has developed after World War II. When the Americans and Japanese were exposed to the people of the South Pacific, the natives thought that the cargoes brought by their military forces were coming from certain deities. Out of this perception came forth the concept of the Cargo Cult. People thought that if they will just perform right ceremonies, riches (that are represented by the goods and supplies brought by the white people to their Islands) will be sent to them from Heaven.

The native of South Pacific Islands thought that the Americans and Europeans do not work but "God" ship them goods and supplies in due time just by writing on a piece paper while they are still very poor even though they are working very hard. The members of this cult erected replicas of airplanes and airports made of branches and twigs of trees and created sounds that are similar to sounds of airplanes in an effort to influence God to ship them cargoes of "good things."

Long before it was discovered, this cult is already developed. There were stories among the Island people that their “god ancestors” have travelled to the West and have promised them to return one day. The cargo cult members thought that the West is the land of the departed. Upon the arrival of the Dutch and Portuguese in the South Pacific, the islanders thought that they were what they expected as their ancestors that came from the land of the dead.

Aside from making replicas of airports and airplanes, Cargo cult members also build small huts in the jungles and leave money there in hope that the money will grow. They would also make replicas of money bags and brief cases. As expected, the money would be stolen by others leaving the members of the cult poorer than before. Authorities discourage the propagation of the Cargo cult as it promotes indolence among its members.

The name of the god of the Cargo Cult is John Fromm. It is not sure how they got this name but it is possible that this name is the name of an American Soldier who set foot in the South Pacific who identified himself to the islanders as John. Some business owners use this name in their products such as "John Fromm rice" to gain a big share of the market.

Philemon: how to accept a runaway slave as a brother

Philemon: how to accept a runaway slave as a brother

Does the Bible talk about rape?

Does the Bible talk about rape?: Does the Bible talk about rape? What is a biblical view of rape? Is there hope for rape victims? What about for rapists?

Watefall

What does the Bible say about failure?

What does the Bible say about failure?: What does the Bible say about failure? How can a Christian overcome the fear of failure?

Baseball vs Football

"Crocodile Hunter" - Gabriel Iglesias (from Hot & Fluffy comedy special)

Thomas Sowell - An Epidemic of Irresponsibility

Thomas Sowell - Human Livestock

Helping others

It is right to have a heart that would continually give to others, and it pleases God to see this wonderful characteristic in our lives. However, in this area of giving and helping, the Bible also teaches that we must have wise discernment (Matthew 10:16). God gives us certain standards that we must take into account when it comes to giving our time and money to others. When the Bible tells us we are to help others, the purpose is never for us to do this to the point where it becomes detrimental. It's good to do what we're able to do, but 2 Thessalonians 3:10 also reminds us, "If a man will not work, he shall not eat." There are people who want to live an irresponsible lifestyle with absolutely no accountability. So there must be limits; we will help someone with a need, but if we see that it's become a chronic life pattern, it's wrong for us to continue to encourage that. It's very harmful to others to contribute to their indolence, laziness, and lack of effort. The old saying "Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach him to fish and he eats for a lifetime" is very true. As long as we see that someone is sincerely making an effort, we should be there to support him in whatever way God leads.

What is the Satanic bible?

What is the Satanic bible?: What is the Satanic bible? Do satanists view the Satanic bible in the same way that Christians view the Bible?

Why Does the Bible Mention Unicorns?

How does the Bible describe a fool?

How does the Bible describe a fool?: How does the Bible describe a fool? What does the Bible say about being a fool?

If Jesus paid the price for our sin, why do we still suffer the consequences of our sin?

If Jesus paid the price for our sin, why do we still suffer the consequences of our sin?: If Jesus paid the price for our sin, why do we still suffer the consequences of our sin? If God forgives our sin, why doesn't He take away the penalty?

Brent Miller: The Coming Pole Shift

Thomas Sowell - Words vs Realities

What is the meaning of life?

The Myth Of Mother Teresa

The Myth Of Mother Teresa

God

Can God create a rock so heavy He can’t move it?
Hank Hanegraaff
This question is a classic straw man that has most Christians looking like the proverbial deer in the headlights. At best, it challenges God’s omnipotence. At worst, it undermines His existence.
First, there is a problem with the premise of the question. While it is true that God can do anything that is consistent with His nature, it is absurd to suggest that He can do everything. God cannot lie (Hebrews 6:18); He cannot be tempted (James 1:13); and He cannot cease to exist (Psalm 102:25–27). It is crucial that we learn to question the question rather than assuming the question is valid.
Furthermore, just as it is impossible to make a one-sided triangle, so it is impossible to make a rock too heavy to be moved. What an all-powerful God can create He can obviously move. Put another way, God can do everything that is logically possible.
Finally, we should note that a wide variety of similar questions are raised to undermine the Christian view of God. Thus, it is crucial that we learn to question the question rather than assuming the question is valid.
For further study, see Norman L. Geisler, Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1999), 553–554; see also 283–288. See also Hank

Hanegraaff, “Indwelling of the Holy Spirit,” available atwww.equip.org.
“Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
or you will be like him yourself.
Answer a fool according to his folly,
or he will be wise in his own eyes.”
Proverbs 26:4–5

Who was Constantine the Great?

Who was Constantine the Great?: Who was Constantine the Great? What was Constantine's role in early Christianity? Did Constantine truly become a Christian?

G. Edward Griffin Interview Of Yuri Bezmenov

Neighbor

 In the Old English days, the words "neah" (“nigh”) and "gebur" (“to dwell”) were combined to form "neahgebur" (“one who dwells near”), the ancestor of our "neighbor." German "nachbar" and Swedish "nabo" live in the vicinity.

Thomas Sowell - Social Thinking And Politics

Planned parenthood,

Margaret Sanger: “No Gods, No Masters”

Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood, is considered a “great hero” of that organization because of her ardent pursuit of women’s health and equality issues, especially as represented by a woman’s right to control her own fertility. From the pro-choice perspective, she was a feminist advocate for underprivileged women who sought to offer them an alternative to abortion by providing a more humane method of escaping their desperate circumstances: birth control. Conversely, prolife advocates point out the negative causes to which her work contributed, namely the abortion, eugenics, and population control movements.

Both of these perspectives are incomplete, however, if they do not address ideas that went far deeper than a superficial benevolence for the plight of poor women. Sanger believed in a humanist progressivism that saw birth control as desirable in an enlightened society because it rendered infanticide invisible. Her worldview was conceived in bizarre and difficult family circumstances and fostered in the associations she formed with some of the most influential Darwinists of the twentieth century. Her extramarital love affair with H. G. Wells served to complete her direct ideological connection with Darwin himself. Sanger embraced social evolution as the driving force in the world, and followed its tenets to their logical conclusions. Though her views were once considered radical, they have become mainstream and gone global. This may be her most enduring legacy....

Read full article here | http://www.equip.org/ar…/margaret-sanger-no-gods-no-masters/

Going to Heaven - how can I guarantee my eternal destination?

Going to Heaven - how can I guarantee my eternal destination?: Going to Heaven - how can I guarantee my eternal destination? How can I know for sure that I am going to Heaven?

The Rephaim – Who were they?

The Rephaim – Who were they?: The Rephaim – Who were they? How does the Bible describe the Rephaim? Did Rephaim really exist?

Lessons for America from the fall of Rome

Lessons for America from the fall of Rome

Fifteen Years after 9/11, and America Still Sleeps - StumbleUpon

Fifteen Years after 9/11, and America Still Sleeps - StumbleUpon

Duterte: American troops must leave Mindanao

DDemocracy is most vulnerable when times are hard. People tend to elect tough talking "strong men," like Hitler, Putin, Hussein, and Duterte, who eventually turn their Democratic Republics into totalitarian dictatorships. These kinds of leaders always find scapegoats for the uneducated masses to fear, hate, and blame for all the county's problems. Of course these kinds of "strong men" leaders keep the outward forms of democracy as they wage war against insurgents, drugs, crime, or whatever. Then, they claim that during times of war it's necessary for the people to give up a few of their constitutional freedoms, such as freedom of the press, assembly, speech, religion, privacy, etc.
It seems Duterte has chosen to scapegoat US special forces for his failure to irradicate the insurgents. He's deflecting criticism of his own atrocities by accusing "the United States of committing atrocities against Muslims over a century ago on Jolo island." Deflection, denial, and scapegoating is a typical method of "personality cult" leaders, no matter the form of government. Don't think it can happen? It can. We are witnessing the rise of a "personality cult" leader right now.

uterte: American troops must leave Mindanao

Michael the archangel – who is he?

Michael the archangel – who is he?: Michael the archangel – who is he? What does the Bible say about Michael the archangel?

strong man tactics

Democracy is most vulnerable when times are hard. People tend to elect tough talking "strong men," like Hitler, Putin, Hussein, and Duterte, who eventually turn their Democratic Republics into totalitarian dictatorships. These kinds of leaders always find scapegoats for the uneducated masses to fear, hate, and blame for all the county's problems. Of course these kinds of "strong men" leaders keep the outward forms of democracy as they wage war against insurgents, drugs, crime, or whatever. Then, they claim that during times of war it's necessary for the people to give up a few of their constitutional freedoms, such as freedom of the press, assembly, speech, religion, privacy, etc.
It seems Duterte has chosen to scapegoat US special forces for his failure to get rid of the insurgents. He's deflecting criticism of his own atrocities by accusing "the United States of committing atrocities against Muslims over a century ago on Jolo island." Deflection, denial, and scapegoating is a typical method of "personality cult" leaders, no matter the form of government. Don't think it can happen? It can. We are witnessing the rise of a "personality cult" leader right now.