Is it really a faux pas to begin to slam "Ishtar" before "Christ Mass" is over?

[sag38]

Yes, some sound just like the pharisee who stood in the temple declaring his goodness before the Lord.

 

[Revmitchell]

Just what we need around here, another cagey cal.

 

[T Alan]

Just what we need around here, another cagey cal.

haha, I've progressed well past the "Cage Stage". But yeah, Sound teachers are always a blessing. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.

 

[Revmitchell]

There is no evidence of that in any of your posts.

 

[T Alan]

There is no evidence of that in any of your posts.

Opinion noted. May God preserve your "right" to it and the Country that allows it to be freely disseminated.

 

[Revmitchell]

Maybe we should add that to the list of definitions. "cagey cals"

 

[T Alan]

Maybe we should add that to the list of definitions. "cagey cals"

YES! I agree. What's the definition based on your semi-pelagian position of interpreting the bible?

 

[T Alan]

Just what we need around here, another cagey cal.

Hey Ref Bob. If my referring to my brother "Revmitchell" as Your holiness got me a 3pt infraction and a snipped comment, what does His reference to me as a "Cage Stage Calvinist" get him? I am insulted.

 

[Salty]

YES! I agree. What's the definition based on your semi-pelagian position of interpreting the bible?

Me Thinks you need to find a good hobby to relax your mind.

 

[T Alan]

'The Cage Stage. A believer's eyes are opened to the majesty of God as the sovereign King of the universe, and their entire life is turned upside down. And for a while, they have more zeal than they have knowledge. We call it the "cage stage." That period in the experience of the new Calvinist where they would be better off kept in a cage until they can gain enough maturity to handle these vitally important topics aright. That time when they are more likely to hurt themselves, and others! You know, when they are all running around smacking someone upside the head with Pink's The Sovereignty of God?" Dr. James White

 

[Rolfe]

Hey Ref Bob. If my referring to my brother "Revmitchell" as Your holiness got me a 3pt infraction and a snipped comment, what does His reference to me as a "Cage Stage Calvinist" get him? I am insulted.

Deep breath... Deep breath...

 

[T Alan]

Me Thinks you need to find a good hobby to relax your mind.

Semi- Pelagian: Is synergistic in belief. Man plays a part in his salvation.

" it taught that God and man cooperate to achieve man's salvation. This cooperation is not by human effort as in keeping the law but rather in the ability of a person to make a free will choice." source http://carm.org/semi-pelagianism

Any denials?

 

[Salty]

Semi- Pelagian: Is synergistic in belief. Man plays a part in his salvation.

" it taught that God and man cooperate to achieve man's salvation. This cooperation is not by human effort as in keeping the law but rather in the ability of a person to make a free will choice." source ?

Must have quoted wrong post.

but my post (which you did not comment on) still stands.

Me Thinks you need to find a good hobby to relax your mind.

 

[T Alan]

RE:

What examples would you give as to how we degrade Christ?

Pray tell me - Please name what churches have done this - so we can avoid them

Salty, this was borrowed from another thread that you are part of. Exactly what I was referencing about "American Churches degrading Christ" that you said you've been blessed not to see in any of the 20 churches you've been at.

...... There is a very large Baptist church in our area which is having its Christmas extravaganza December 9-14. Their website features video clips of a stage full of dancing Santas, a chorus line of women dressed in short Claus-like costumes, Victorian ballroom dancers, lots of Christmas trees and presents and of course a Nativity scene. All presented so the you too can receive the “true meaning of Christmas”. Tickets are available for $15-$80. For a slight additional charge, you can also join in the “Christmas Feast”.

Of course, these are the same people who will cry out at “Happy Holidays” and the “commercialization” of Christmas. They seem to be straining credibility in their arguments.

The sad part is, while their magnitude is excessive, they are not alone in this. Too many churches are doing similar programs well before the 25th.

borrowed from ThousandHills Thread "Catholic come home" in another forum

 

[T Alan]

Must have quoted wrong post.

but my post (which you did not comment on) still stands.

Me Thinks you need to find a good hobby to relax your mind.

Appreciate your concern but I'm good

 

[T Alan]

Would someone alert Old Salty, His pictures have arrived.

Have you ever seen the picture of Santa Clause on one knee at the "Manger scene"?

no

This is for you Salty. Enjoy (sorry for the size, I haven't learned how to properly use this new power)

 

[T Alan]

I'm curious if Salty got to see these ^^^ before he blessed me by "pushing that button"? He did say he'd never in all his years seen any of them or anything like them.

 

[T Alan]

To use Jed Clampett's favorite phrase;"Weeeldoggies"! It look's as if the "birth of Christ" celebration AKA Santa Clause's Christmas is officially over. I'm certain of this because the lights are coming down, the reindeer are being put back into the basements and symbolic heart shaped boxes of candies are now being placed in stores to celebrate St. Valentines day.

How many bible centered Churches will be having egg hunts and the "Easter Bunny" hop, hop, hoping down the bunny trail giving treats to every girl and boy as a celebration of the Resurrection of Christ?

NONE!

How many man centered Churches will be having egg hunts and the "Easter Bunny" hop, hop, hoping.......the Resurrection of Christ?

All of them.

What a sad comment on the state of the semi-pelagian/Arminian Churches in the West that care more about pleasing man, keeping up the "tithe payments" and keeping the goat smiling..

Well, I'll shortly be posting my biblical arguments against the private Christian practice, but assuredly, the Church propagating the hoax instead of teaching them the truth and to be happy and content in that truth. Yes, yes I know and fully anticipate the "legalist" label to be used on me but hey, it comes with the territory. Point out the peoples "golden calf" and you can expect it.

 

[JonC]

. Point out the peoples "golden calf" and you can expect it.

We had a Golden Corral, but it closed. We generally stand against idolatry.

 

[T Alan]

We had a Golden Corral, but it closed. We generally stand against idolatry.

Golden Corral is the god of gluttony, good thing it closed. I bet there were some ruined testimonies there every Lord's Day. :thumbs: