A Handmaids Tale

[Aquila]

This kind of life (pictured below) does NOT represent the peace of God. lol

But sadly, it is increasingly representative of more and more Christians today.

[n david]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I have peace... while most Christians are living their lives in a constant state of whipped up outrage, anger, anxiety, and frustration over sensationalized issues peddled by the media.

[aegsm76]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Actually, murder and violent crime rates are down and have been for quite a while.

Abortion rates are also down from where they were just before and after Roe. In fact, abortion rates hit a 30 year all time low under the Clinton Administration.

Don't believe the media sensationalism that whips the simple minded up in a frenzy over a single case out of 300 million people. lol

Murder is down from what?
Down to almost what they were in the 50's and 60's?
link
https://www.statista.com/statistics/...us-since-1950/
And I could not confirm what you posted about abortions and the Clinton era.
The link I have here does not show either of the trends you stated.
http://www.johnstonsarchive.net/poli...tedstates.html

[1ofthechosen]

Originally Posted by Aquila

I've learned something.

If you live your life focused on God, sharing the Gospel, and loving your neighbor... filling your life with God's presence and blessing... and let go of the self-appointed need to try to control everyone else who doesn't live like you, think like you, or who hasn't had the same life experiences as you... you'll have far more peace.

Let it go. The world will be the world. Jesus is still on the throne. And no man or woman will ever escape answering for their sins, because all will one day stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

Jesus said that He came to give us peace that surpasses understanding. Now that I've experienced the Kingdom, I have peace... while most Christians are living their lives in a constant state of whipped up outrage, anger, anxiety, and frustration over sensationalized issues peddled by the media. Ask yourself, who stands to gain from keeping you so focused on why you have to do to control all the "sinners" you disagree with out there? Step back and think of how illogical, and frankly, silly the notion is.

Paul wrote:

I Corinthians 5:9-13 (NLT)
9 When I wrote to you before, I told you not to associate with people who indulge in sexual sin. 10 But I wasn’t talking about unbelievers who indulge in sexual sin, or are greedy, or cheat people, or worship idols. You would have to leave this world to avoid people like that. 11 I meant that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. Don’t even eat with such people.
12 It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning. 13 God will judge those on the outside; but as the Scriptures say, “You must remove the evil person from among you.”

Let it be. When you become holy, separate, otherworldly... you'll discover the peace that comes along with it. We're strangers and pilgrims here.

This world is not my home. I'm just passing through.

Your missing the point. All that is common sense Aquila. You openly support a party that is for these things. If you vote for someone who is for these things openly you become approving. I vote for no one but I could never in good conscience vote for anyone who was pro abortion or gay marriage because they have set theirself up as a bonafide opposition to God Almighty. In being for what God doesn't approve of.

People are going to do what they do that's not the point. But we shouldn't create a platform for them to do anything in the name of Love. That love is sensual and only a 4 letter word. Because God is love and that policy is in opposition to what He's made clear He is against. So then you fall Into what is warned of in Romans 1:27-32 for it is clear in verse 32 "Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them." The Bible has said these things are worthy of death, and you don't have to be a sodomite to "approve and take pleasure in those who are", in this case approving of those who support these evils.
Even voting for those who support these evils even making provision for it, in which you are saying I am for that also.

This isn't about people in sin and stopping anything this is all about being opposed to God. And supporting those who are openly opposed to God and His perfect law. They don't have to say "I am against God" their policies cry that.

Ok I'm done I know this conversation is your candy stick. But if you can't see this IDK.

[1ofthechosen]

Originally Posted by Aquila

This kind of life (pictured below) does NOT represent the peace of God. lol

But sadly, it is increasingly representative of more and more Christians today.

This is the love you support? This is more representative of the Christianity you support. You've been talking a lot about love this and that. Did you go join a sloppy Agape Baptist Church over the weekend?

[Esaias]

Aquila says let it go, don't try to control others... while arguing for and supporting policies that do exactly that.

Sounds like a verified Tokyo Rose, if you ask me.

[Esaias]

[Esaias]

[Amanah]

Originally Posted by Esaias

[Esaias]

Psalms 19:7-11
(7) The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
(8) The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
(9) The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
(10) More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
(11) Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.