“This is a fight of good versus evil,” and "Meadows continued: “Evil always looks like the victor until the King of Kings triumphs. Do not grow weary in well doing. The fight continues….”
Aye. I used to hear this stuff on Sunday morning about the long list of "evil" that would send one to hell and I puzzled on this because:
“This is a fight of good versus evil,” and "Meadows continued: “Evil always looks like the victor until the King of Kings triumphs. Do not grow weary in well doing. The fight continues….”
Aye. I used to hear this stuff on Sunday morning about the long list of "evil" that would send one to hell and I puzzled on this because:
Well, like Lincoln, I actually read the entire Bible by age 16 or so. And, in Mathew 7 I read:
"Judge not, that ye be not judged.
[2] For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again."
So, it seemed to me that, assuming that Christianity was actually formed around the teachings of Jesus that it was NOT clear what evil was BUT it WAS clear that I am not the judge.
So, by age 16 I had already started to evolve to a point where I thought it was not my place to decide what is right and wrong.
Hence, when driving one evening past a bunch of people crowded around a new building at A&M with my then girlfriend and she indicated that was the new and first "Gay" bar at Texas A&M, I was not intrigued, rather, I was nonplussed.
However, I knew, from what I had read, that it was not my place to judge.
Southern Baptists in particular DO believe that they have divine insight into what is right and wrong and they DO have a long list of stuff that will send one to hell. Mark Meadows statement is funny and chilling.
Now, do you guys know what is REALLY funny about all this??
Southern Baptists split with Northern Baptists a long while back and why?
Well, because GOD definitely was certain that SLAVERY was totally OK. You can't be gay, but? You CAN whip a man to death for not working 20 hours a day.
Ladies and gentlemen, if you meet anyone who believes that they have insight into who is and is not going to hell.
Your post reminds me of something I saw when we lived in Knoxville in the 90's. The Alcoa Hwy leads from Knoxville to the airport. There was a section of woods and on a small tree right by the road was a small neatly painted sign which read HELL IS HOT complete with flames painted at the bottom. This was up for a long time until someone put up another neatly lettered sign which read "So was your wife". Both signs were gone the next day.
I remember driving on the highway to a conference in Indiana in the mid 2000’s when I came across a huge billboard that simply read, “You’re going to hell” with Christian symbols on it and scary red flames. It was so shocking to me I had to pull over and take a photo of it. I rememberr thinking to myself, ‘if going to hell gets me away from the lunatics who put up this silly billboard then I’ll be happy to go there.’ It seems to me that things in this country have just gotten even more loony since then, unfortunately.
That is a fabulous reply. My Mom always sang a ditty based on a Ken-L-Ration ad that was on TV in the 60's: "My god is better than your god, my god is better than yours. My god is better 'cause he eats Ken-L-Ration, my god is better than yours.
Thank you for my first good laugh of the day. It's rolling around in my head, too! Enjoy the trip with your grandson! I'm sure that will make you forget about the earworm!
I am originally from Lenoir, NC. Our claim to fame was Broyhill and Bernhardt furniture. I had been visiting my mom and was driving towards the Charlotte airport when I spotted a sign at the The First Christian Church of Lenoir. This church is on Hwy 321. I took a picture of it and have it displayed in my house. It reads “Dusty Bibles Lead to Dirty Lives”!
Barr and his ilk want an intolerant autocratic theocracy to replace our beloved democracy. Their deity is the Self, not the Creator — whether they know it or not. And it is always about heaven or hell, isn’t it.
There are two movies I think all teenagers should see. Twelve Years a Slave and Amsted. There is an interesting back story about why Spielberg made Amsted. He if I remember correctly was involved in a seminar with some high school students and was ask why he hadn't made a movie on slavery and a few years later Amsted came out.
I also have a Blacksmithing friend who said the hardest thing he ever did was to make the chains and shackles for the movie. Not because the work was so hard but because what similar items were used for. He worked at Mistic Seaport.
Thank you for the correct spelling, I should have checked. My poor excuse is that I am dyslectic and a really poor speller. I wasn't sure so I should have checked, my bad.
Those who but-into the conversation to "Educate" by prognosticating others consequential after-life direction are NOT Christian.
Their acquiescence into personal temptations have overpowered their focus into a holier than thou posture encouraging the battling inequalities plaguing America today.
They have chosen a deliberate obedience to the Great Deceiver's promise of power and wealth.
“This is a fight of good versus evil,” and "Meadows continued: “Evil always looks like the victor until the King of Kings triumphs. Do not grow weary in well doing. The fight continues….”
Aye. I used to hear this stuff on Sunday morning about the long list of "evil" that would send one to hell and I puzzled on this because:
Well, like Lincoln, I actually read the entire Bible by age 16 or so. And, in Mathew 7 I read:
"Judge not, that ye be not judged.
[2] For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again."
So, it seemed to me that, assuming that Christianity was actually formed around the teachings of Jesus that it was NOT clear what evil was BUT it WAS clear that I am not the judge.
So, by age 16 I had already started to evolve to a point where I thought it was not my place to decide what is right and wrong.
Hence, when driving one evening past a bunch of people crowded around a new building at A&M with my then girlfriend and she indicated that was the new and first "Gay" bar at Texas A&M, I was not intrigued, rather, I was nonplussed.
However, I knew, from what I had read, that it was not my place to judge.
Southern Baptists in particular DO believe that they have divine insight into what is right and wrong and they DO have a long list of stuff that will send one to hell. Mark Meadows statement is funny and chilling.
Now, do you guys know what is REALLY funny about all this??
Southern Baptists split with Northern Baptists a long while back and why?
Well, because GOD definitely was certain that SLAVERY was totally OK. You can't be gay, but? You CAN whip a man to death for not working 20 hours a day.
Ladies and gentlemen, if you meet anyone who believes that they have insight into who is and is not going to hell.
RUN.
Your post reminds me of something I saw when we lived in Knoxville in the 90's. The Alcoa Hwy leads from Knoxville to the airport. There was a section of woods and on a small tree right by the road was a small neatly painted sign which read HELL IS HOT complete with flames painted at the bottom. This was up for a long time until someone put up another neatly lettered sign which read "So was your wife". Both signs were gone the next day.
I remember driving on the highway to a conference in Indiana in the mid 2000’s when I came across a huge billboard that simply read, “You’re going to hell” with Christian symbols on it and scary red flames. It was so shocking to me I had to pull over and take a photo of it. I rememberr thinking to myself, ‘if going to hell gets me away from the lunatics who put up this silly billboard then I’ll be happy to go there.’ It seems to me that things in this country have just gotten even more loony since then, unfortunately.
My wife’s mother use to tell them she was “so sorry you have such an angry God”.
That is a fabulous reply. My Mom always sang a ditty based on a Ken-L-Ration ad that was on TV in the 60's: "My god is better than your god, my god is better than yours. My god is better 'cause he eats Ken-L-Ration, my god is better than yours.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7CjrsB4c-U
I well remember that ditty. Now as I prepare to take my grandson fishing I’ll never get it out of my head. Turd.
Thank you for my first good laugh of the day. It's rolling around in my head, too! Enjoy the trip with your grandson! I'm sure that will make you forget about the earworm!
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I remembered the tune and the "better than your ____" but I didn't remember the subject of the ad. How funny to be reminded after all these years!!!
Brought back good memories—thank you for a welcomed chuckle 😄
Your Wife's Mother knew GOD is only love, no more and no less.
Reminds me of a Grateful Dead lyric: “I may be going to hell in a bucket, but I sure am enjoying the ride!”
I am originally from Lenoir, NC. Our claim to fame was Broyhill and Bernhardt furniture. I had been visiting my mom and was driving towards the Charlotte airport when I spotted a sign at the The First Christian Church of Lenoir. This church is on Hwy 321. I took a picture of it and have it displayed in my house. It reads “Dusty Bibles Lead to Dirty Lives”!
LOL😆!
Religious zealots in Knoxville aren’t putting up signs (billboards occasionally) but they are still trying to establish Christian Sharia law.
ML, Exactly! “Christian Sharia law.” Exactly....
Love this story.
Dave, that is even funnier than the Southern Baptist Convention. :-)
My laugh for the day, needed that.
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BIG SMILE!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎
Slain😂
Love it
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LOL!!!
As soon as anyone tells me they are a “good Christian”, I immediately think, “Shields up!”
I am so done with Pharisaic Christians.
Just remember what happened to the last guy who criticized the Pharisees.
:-)
Yes. The last perfect person was crucified and I cannot aspire to that honor.
So too CHRIST, Eh!?
Jesus was a Jew, correct?
INDEED
Amen, brother!
Barr and his ilk want an intolerant autocratic theocracy to replace our beloved democracy. Their deity is the Self, not the Creator — whether they know it or not. And it is always about heaven or hell, isn’t it.
Mike, I’m running!
Very good Gus. You have my vote!
Yes, indeed. I also recommend people see the movie "Twelve Years a Slave."
There are two movies I think all teenagers should see. Twelve Years a Slave and Amsted. There is an interesting back story about why Spielberg made Amsted. He if I remember correctly was involved in a seminar with some high school students and was ask why he hadn't made a movie on slavery and a few years later Amsted came out.
I also have a Blacksmithing friend who said the hardest thing he ever did was to make the chains and shackles for the movie. Not because the work was so hard but because what similar items were used for. He worked at Mistic Seaport.
Agree but the second movie is titled "Amistad".
Thank you for the correct spelling, I should have checked. My poor excuse is that I am dyslectic and a really poor speller. I wasn't sure so I should have checked, my bad.
Nailed them, ran for my life
well said.
Ahem!
Mike:
INDEED!
Those who but-into the conversation to "Educate" by prognosticating others consequential after-life direction are NOT Christian.
Their acquiescence into personal temptations have overpowered their focus into a holier than thou posture encouraging the battling inequalities plaguing America today.
They have chosen a deliberate obedience to the Great Deceiver's promise of power and wealth.
The lie will soon be realized too late.