RonD1120

Focus here: http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/ Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Focus here: http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/ Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Focus here: http://www.tenthamendmentcenter.com/ Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I'm standing with you on this one. I have found that the more education one has the more likely they are to cause grief, from the blind side. Remember, ~Waylon Jennings song Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Just for the record, I saw the video as the comparison between Republican and Democrat marketing/branding. The former is dull and the latter slick. The Americans with substance were not discussed at all. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Received this link regarding political branding. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdtqtfXdR-c&NR=1&feature=fvwp It explains differences between RNC & DNC marketing. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

We are so far off the thread topic this will be my last post on the subject. Because you have a PhD, I will attempt to provide you with a hypothetical analogy. A little girl is struck down by an auto crossing the street. A witness sees the incident and immediately copies down the license plate number and then calls 911. The witness then goes to the side of the injured girl and gives her aide and comfort until paramedics and police arrive. The good Samaritan gives the license plate number to the police and then goes on his way. The victim is taken to the ER, and given appropriate treatment. At the accident scene a news reporter interviews two bystanders who witnessed the entire drama. The first witness says, “A little girl was hit by a car and some guy gave her first aid. The paramedics took her away.” A second account reports, “Some guy was with an injured girl and was talking on his cell phone. I guess he called 911.” The reporter follows up at the ER and learns the young girl is expected to recover fully. He files his report and it is broadcast locally. What is the most important aspect of the story? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I think my post #56 answered your question. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

http://www.equip.org/perspectives/the-genealogy-of-jesus John 15 does not refer to the crucifixion. The important aspect of the crucifixion is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. There has always been debate in theology as to the exact dates of His birth and His crucifixion. He's alive; He has risen! Jesus Christ performed the miracle of restoring Jairus' daughter to life. When she died is not an issue. Two of my favorite online references are: http://www.biblegateway.com/ http://www.equip.org/ Maybe they will help you on your journey. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I am not being hysterical or hostile. Ron is extremely condescending in the way he talks to people about drug usage. I realize that he has a background in helping people recover and that is great. That doesn’t mean his way is the right or only way. He often says things implying that the way to get over your addiction is through god. That is crap. I know of many people who have quit doing drugs without the need for some mythical deity to make it happen. Again, if it works for you, go for it. But to pretend that you aren’t just replacing a dependency on drugs with one on an invisible friend that gives you the “strength” to quit is bullshit. Religion is nothing more than a crutch to help you make it through the day. Just like drugs. I don’t begrudge anyone their drug of choice and as long as they don’t bother anyone else with it.. The religious types often want their particular brand of morality forced upon everyone else. What they fail to see is that their morals are not necessarily the same as everyone else. I have no problem with you wasting your Sundays taking part in the ceremony of choice, why should you have a problem with someone who wants to spend their Sunday laying on the couch and getting high. If I gave you the impression that the only way to get straight was to accept Jesus Christ of Nazareth I apologize. You do not have to be Christian to live straight, clean and sober. However, I do believe in the "Higher Power" concept of sobriety. Someone with a substance use disorder needs to replace their faith in mood altering chemicals with faith in something greater to live sober. As for the Jesus is a crutch, please see my previous answer to you on the subject. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I think that was Karl Marx. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

From reading past posts of yours I would argue that this statement is complete and utter crap. You have just replaced mood altering chemicals with mood altering religion. I have no problem with that, but don't try to pretend that your extreme religious beliefs are anything more than a different drug of choice. They are no different. You are not living any differently. You just choose to look to an invisible friend for your high instead of chemicals. You still end up in pretty much the same place. Again, I have no problem with that other than your attitude that in some way your drug makes you superior and everyone who chooses to use some other form of mood altering substance has a problem. There are many who believe that your particular affliction causes more pain and suffering than all the pot and alcohol combined. Do you think chemical dependency and addiction is a better way to go through life? Have you ever gone one full year of your adult life without using a mood altering chemical? It is not easy, try it. Jesus is the ultimate crutch. He gives instead of takes. I am in no way superior to anyone. I just found the path out of the woods and I like to share the directions. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

"Respect" is a strange way to describe stoning them to death..._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Um... Real quick, check the New Testament some time his weekend and report back soon: Where does Jesus say we should do this?? Cheers, Jon Oh, you mean AFTER the omniscient and omnipresent god changed his mind. You guys are so funny that you actually believe this rubbish. To fully understand, you have to realize that the OT established the law and the sacrifices preparing the way for Jesus Christ. The NT is the account of Jesus fulfilling the requirements of sacrificial law, once and for all. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

During the mid to late 70's in Taos, NM, I'd say the average community use was around 12 to 15 per day. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

On first glance, I'd say the dependence and tolerance to alcohol are understated. For me the question is, why not learn to live life on life's terms? I used mood altering chemicals from age 16 to almost 41. I have been straight, clean and sober the past 27 years. The first phase was existing; the last phase was living. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

It's about the same. The former takes less effort than the latter. However, withdrawals from the latter are easier to deal with than the former. Since the former is more intensely personal than the latter, it is more difficult to share it with another person. Both create a mental preoccupation with only a short term exposure to the activity. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Agreed. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

There exists a Christian Left also. They don't get much recognition. I guess that Left and Liberal is just Left and Liberal. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I'm part of that trouble I suppose. Right now, I am far more Conservative Libertarian than Conservative Christian Right. I subscribe to an evangelical social service newsletter, the "ePistle." I find that I disagree with most of the publishing authors. In the words of Red Green, "I'm a man. I can change, if I have to, I guess." Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Well, I think it is the first step to chemical dependency, i.e., self gratification, self love, narcissism, ego centric behavior. I think that's a stretch. No pun intended. In drug treatment we recognize a symptom of the change from social use to dependency as that point where the individual becomes preoccupied with acquisition and maintenance of drug of choice. The mood altering chemical becomes a primary object of affection. When dependency becomes addiction it is the only object of affection. The drug of choice is referred to as "your lover." The drug rush is frequently described as an orgasm. A clinical strategy wiithin the treatment regimen is to have the client write a "goodbye letter" to his drug of choice, his lover. Therefore, IMO, chemical dependency is a form of high tech masturbation. No one is satisfied but the user. Zooming in for a tight shot on the player, the interviewer asks, given all the time you spent in the trenches of social service, do you mean to say that you never heard that analogy? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

What do you think about masturbation? Well, I think it is the first step to chemical dependency, i.e., self gratification, self love, narcissism, ego centric behavior. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Oh, I do know, especially if you practice family law. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I guess that is why I became a counselor and minister instead of a councilor. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Is that going to be your new sig line or something? No, Andy9o8 thinks that is against the rules, I don't. So, I am just openly declaring that playing field. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Some points that come to mind as follows, no particular order: 1. It is difficult to learn to deal with life on life's terms. Therefore, people seek mood altering chemicals. 2. Alcohol is addictive as a central nervous system depressant same as heroin and other opioids. 3. Marijuana does not mask negative emotions in the same manner as alcohol. Frequently, marijuana can enhance a negative emotion and make it worse. 4. People who seek mood altering chemicals over personal growth and education will develop a drug of choice. 5. Alcohol is readily available and tends to be the primary drug of choice. 6. It is very difficult to conquer the addiction of alcohol. 7. No one changes until the pain of change is less than the pain of staying the same. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.