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Originally Posted by Esaias
Aqualung, the problem is you've completely blown your credibility.
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Creditability? Show me where I've blown "creditability". I've only presented opinions that sometimes differ from what are "popular" opinions among religious conservatives.
But, let's assume that I have somehow "blown" my "creditability". It doesn't matter. First, because I'm not out to impress people. I'm only seeking truth. Truth that transcends the mold that most on both the right and the left of religious and political discourse seem to hold sacred. Second, it doesn't matter because if I tell you the truth, does it make it any less true??? Of course not. This isn't politics. Those brainwashed by the likes of Rush Limbaugh and others who specialize in character assassination think that by assassinating the character of a person, you'll automatically not believe that person and rush into the arms of Dittoheaddom. But that is always a slick trick that only works on weak minds. Because... a person can be least creditable, open minded, willing to change position upon seeing additional information, etc... and still if what they tell you is true... it remains true. So, you have to pay attention to the topic, the details, the evidence... even if Ronald McDonald is the one telling you these things.
In short, always remember... even if the least creditable person you've ever known tells you the truth about something, would it would still be the truth. Don't allow the paradigms of modern politics to shade your dealings with brethren in every day discussion, debate, and conversation. No one is running for office. So frankly, if you're told the truth, it's the truth. Even if you strongly disagree with the person telling you the truth in more areas than you can count. The truth is the truth.
So, let's look at EB's foolishness. He stated that medical cannabis has never helped anyone. Well, if you watched any of the videos I shared, you saw with your own eyes how cannabis has ended seizures, relieved the tremors of Parkinson's, and even calmed self harming autistic children. If you've paid attention to any of the videos I've shared previously, you'll note the brain scans of the child with epilepsy and how after her cannabis treatments her brain scans are normal. You'll note the increased functionality in the child who was failing to thrive. You've seen parents, doctors, and reporters amazed at the results.
So, will you continue to high-five, jockey, wise crack, and act like some high school goon with his favorite thug of a buddy... or do you have the courage to look at what you've seen with your own eyes and at least admonish EB to slow down and be rational???
The way I see it, you're probably more dedicated to your perceived "reputation", so the odds of you moderating your position to allow for what has been shown to you is low. However, I tend to believe there is something noble in most born again believers that will rise to the occasion, even in contexts that are unpopular, as long as something is the truth.
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The only people buying your bag o' shake are those who either haven't been watching you on this forum over the years, or those who are already geared up to be getting their "medical marijuana" on the flip side anyway.
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You are not all knowing and you don't know that. You may hope that's so. You can pray it is so. But you don't "know" that. In fact, I've actually been encouraged in my discussion on this topic (of all the topics I've debated, strange). This is about medicine. This is about relieving the suffering. This is about lies, propaganda, and shady politics. Even law enforcement officers are increasingly thinking all the social fear and panic over this plant is a waist of time and resources that could be dedicated to more important issues.
We've been lied to. We've been lied to by the government on this one. We've been lied to by studies funded by pharmaceutical companies that cannot be duplicated with matching results ANYWHERE. Remember the film, "Reefer Madness"? It's now a classic among anyone with experience with this plat because it is so filled with racism, misinformation, and outright lies. This is a joke that has become far too costly. And what's sad is, for thousands of years this plant was used medicinally in many cultures, even up into the early 1900's. And now it's making a comeback in the wake of a society that is gorged with pills and synthetic drugs with terrible, and eve life threatening side effects.
And please don't paint the picture that I think cannabis is a miracle drug. It's not. It has side effects. And there are concerns to take into consideration. But if you had epilepsy, Parkinson's, or some other condition with terrible symptoms that make your life a living Hades, the side effects of medical cannabis are nothing compared to what you're already living with. And, if you're on prescription meds, many times the side effects of medical cannabis are nothing compared with the side effects of regularly prescribed medication. Try to keep this in perspective.
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A couple years ago you were promoting the occult on the forum.
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I was "accused" of promoting the occult. But around here, that's all that's necessary is an accusation, and then the dogs start barking. Don't believe every accusation, don't believe every barking dog. I even shared Christian sources regarding the issue and repeatedly tried to clarify. But the accusers, once leveling an accusation, do not cease fire. They do not allow one to clarify anything. They take a snap shot and judge you on it for the rest of your life. Personally, that's just the flat out stupidity of shallow minds.
Take into consideration, most of traditional Christianity would call all Oneness believers heretics, and tongue talkers "occultists" who only speak in tongues because they are possessed.
But I've not known anyone here to promote the occult... magic hair comes pretty close. But even in regards to magic hair, there is no intention of promoting the occult.
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You've been promoting standard democrat party talking points all along.
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Like that's a bad thing? Bro, if you think the either party is truly more righteous than the other, you're part of the problem. Each party is corrupt. Each party has an agenda. Each party have good men and women who are a part of the party who want to see some good done for our society in a given area. Just because one is a Democrat doesn't mean anything.
Are you trying to say that being Apostolic is strictly for "Republicans only"? Because that is pretty sad if that's what you're saying. Each party has terrible policies that are abominations to God. Each party has good policies that would be beneficial for our society. I have faith that a "Christian" identifies with a given party not for the corrupt things the party stands for, but for the good things the party stands for. Christians who are Democrats and Christians who are Republicans are such because they identify with a more noble aspect of the party of choice. Why race with baseless accusations that condemn a brother or sister over earthly politics? Has Rush Limbaugh become the guardian of the faith? He's a fat, blow hard, who is a radio talk show host. He's "entertainment". Some mental midgets think he's news! LOL
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You've promoted legalized abortion.
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No, I haven't. I've only presented the case for keeping the power of government limited with respect to our person. And in light of that, I've offered ideas regarding policies that would bring the abortion rate down, and have successfully done so in other countries. But again, misrepresentation is the word of the day around here.
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