jaybird18c

Joe, do you have to teach a baby, toddler, teenager to be selfish? You have to teach them to not be selfish, correct? It is 100% guaranteed that every single one of us will translate that original sinful nature into our own, without exception, with a lifetime of sinful actions, each of which becomes our responsibility. Of course, a baby or young person who doesn't know right from wrong yet isn't responsible and, therefore, accountable. They are still sinful. However, they are accounted for by God's grace. And dude, original sin has nothing to do with sex. God created us. God designed sex. God designed sex for reproduction. He also created it to be pleasurable and enjoyed between a man and a woman. I have no idea where you get this nonsense otherwise.

He’s referring to original sin.

I'm here to amuse you. You're welcome!

Neither I nor anyone else can convince someone to believe in God. Only God can do that. It requires a supernatural act on his part. However, God can and does use testimonies of others for his purposes. And I disagree with you that God is "far from our plane." He sent his Son to be with us (Emmanuel). He also sent the Holy Spirit to dwell in the hearts of the believer.

"And what sets a Christian apart from everyone else? This: You interview the orthodox Jewish man. Sir, if you died right now where would you go? I would go the way of the righteous. I would go to paradise. I would go to Heaven. Why? Because I love the law of God. I seek to obey the law of God. I seek to keep the law of God. I am a righteous man. You interview the Muslim: Sir, if you died right now, where would you go? I would go to paradise. Why? I love the Koran. I obey the Koran. I have made the pilgrimages. I give the alms. I say the prayers. I am a righteous man. Then you come to the Christian. Sir, if you died right now, where would you go? To Heaven. Why? And he begins to tell you something you don't understand. He says I was born in sin. In sin did my mother conceive me. I have broken every law of my God, and I deserve nothing before Him but His wrath, His justice. And you stop him and you say, "Sir, I don't understand." The other two men I understand. They are righteous men by their own deeds and thus they have earned Heaven for themselves. But you are contradictory. How are you going to get to Heaven if you claim no virtue or merit for yourself? And the Christian smiles and says, "I will go to Heaven based upon the virtue and the merit of Another, Jesus Christ my Lord." Now that's the doctrine of justification." - Paul Washer

You can always move to another state which better represents your values. It's not perfect, but nothing is.

Deuteronomy 32:35

The United States is a democratic form of government. However, it is not a democracy. It is a republic. There's a big difference. Who has led a proper and pious life according to God's standard of righteousness, which is the one you will ultimately be judged by, one without even an once of selfishness, pride, covetousness, hatred, adultery, lies, etc.? I think you're confusing yourself with God.

Did I say God was a narcissistic psychopath? Ensuring justice is done is a good thing. Don't blame God for your actions.

I would not wish to live in a theocracy. I prefer the constitutional republic that we have.

Did you get the impression that I was an unbeliever? Your statement doesn't make sense. I'm not at all worried. I have legal representation.

Good morning!

Good night. Until tomorrow.

Why would I be?

You worried bro?

I thought this was Speaker’s Corner. Why should you or I have to keep our thoughts to ourselves? Free speech, right? I believe in our republic, not true democracy. True democracy is mob rule.

You can believe whatever you want. I’m just saying you’ve got trouble coming.

I’ll never have to prove my service to this country to anyone. The guys I was privileged to serve alongside are all the testament I need. De Oppresso Liber

“Keep your beliefs to yourself. Stop the veiled threats. Stop trying to force everyone to believe in your own personal insanities. That's my belief.” Hilarious! Keep your beliefs to yourself! Except mine, of course. That’s my belief! You’d better respect that! Ha!

When did I tell you what you should believe?

Ha!

How do you know?

Not necessarily. Just a general statement.

Why? Are you hearing voices?

There is no you.