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Simon Magus is the anti-Pope ...
Sat Apr 7, 2012 08:19
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Peter being the Pope. This is a projection into the past, of the very real battle between different Roman factions, for control of the Roman church. Simon Magus representing the Gnostics of course. Stop trying to think that all fictional people are actually historical people ... including Jesus ;-)

Shalom

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Genesis is an evolutionary account — achristian1985, Wed Mar 28 17:06

The greatest misconception that Satan has ever put in the minds of the human race is a disbelief in his existence. The second greatest misconception that Satan has put in the minds of the human race... more
You are on the right path ... — Baruch, Sat Apr 7 09:13

just don't take scripture or science too literally. Reality is poetry, not prose. Shalom
Hmmmm....curious achristian — clarym29, Sun Apr 1 23:39

Why you chose to skip the entire first chapter of Genesis? That account is totally different than the story of Genesis 2. Why focus on one over the other?
Genesis Chapter1 — achristian1985, Wed Apr 4 09:31

Genesis 1:1-2 has historically been misunderstood; and involves something entirely different than the 'creation' of man. ('Earth's Earlist Ages' by G.H. Pember is a good study) Okay, here's a ch.1... more
Gen. — clarym29, Wed Apr 4 12:18

Genesis 1:1-2 has historically been misunderstood; and involves something entirely different than the 'creation' of man. ('Earth's Earlist Ages' by G.H. Pember is a good study) ---I'll have to look... more
Don't have time or space to explain — achristian1985, Wed Apr 4 16:29

Genesis 1 the empasis is firstly on the heavens then on the earth, and uses Hebrew word Barah- create something out of nothing. Then something happened to this original creation between Genesis 1:1... more
Okay — clarym29, Wed Apr 4 18:29

Not enough space. Okay. But none of this makes any sense to me. Are you suggesting that the all-knowing, all-seeing, all-everything God make a mistake??? Hmmmmm......
limitations to mental comprehension — achristian1985, Wed Apr 4 20:53

But, fortunately, not to sSpiritual apprehension. I cannot mentally understand why a being would knowingly delude himsel into thinking that he could make himself equal to the being who created him.... more
i can't understand, either...... — clarym29, Wed Apr 4 22:13

But, fortunately, not to sSpiritual apprehension. I cannot mentally understand why a being would knowingly delude himsel into thinking that he could make himself equal to the being who created him.... more
in the Bible, clarym29 — achristian1985, Wed Apr 4 22:32

For love to exist, there must ultimately be righteousness and justice. God is very patient and forbearing towards those who make themselves enemies out of ignorance. Satan has a will, but has chosen... more
No — achristian1985, Wed Apr 4 20:29

He allows us to make mistakes, because He respects our free will. We're higher than the angels, who are merely servants. He has a will, yes. And He will accomplish what He is desiring to do. But not... more
But what about..... — clarym29, Wed Apr 4 21:58

Hell. Where does that fit in your universe??
Well — sai ram, Wed Apr 4 23:30

My first question on Hell was when was it created?....you got 6 days to choose from....I don't think it was mentioned......now if it was created in God's busy first week....then God must have known... more
yes. — achristian1985, Wed Apr 4 22:41

Someone once asked Thomas Aquinas (you know the guy who was so lovable that all the animals came up to him?) how a God who was Love could create a burning lake of fire? To which Thomas replied: "For... more
Well, I respectfully say..... — clarym29, Thu Apr 5 00:00

That line of thinking is crap. it makes no sense rationally, emotionally or morally. As you define him God is totally amoral, and is simply a Cosmic Bully.
sorry — achristian1985, Thu Apr 5 12:28

If your impression of my speaking causes you to get the wrong idea about God, then I am not representing Him faithfully. I urge you, therefore, to go directly to the sources that I am sharing about.... more
Well I'll be darned. — clarym29, Thu Apr 5 18:13

God is invisible---hmmmmm, it just so happens that the Invisible Pink Unicorn is too. I bet they know each other. Shoot, I bet they are fast friends. Next time I see her I will ask her.
Starting to laugh again — sai ram, Wed Apr 4 12:04

1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. ... more
a little knowledge — achristian1985, Wed Apr 4 16:17

sai ram: anyone can lead from the ignorantly obvious and childishly mock something that they do not understand. Rosseaux said the Bible was "too profound to be a mere work of man". But I guess Sai... more
more nonsense — sai ram, Thu Apr 5 00:09

"Rosseaux said the Bible was "too profound to be a mere work of man". ....well, there are alot of profound books written by men....and whether you want to admit it or not...the different books of the ... more
Re: more nonsense — achristian1985, Thu Apr 5 12:09

The works of man are capable of being completely understood by the human brain. You can even reduce them using symbolic logic and make a computer understand them. 1,00 feet up, etc. ... Confusing... more
Again — sai ram, Fri Apr 6 21:32

you missed my point.....2,000 ago..they didn't understand what was in the Heaven....they had no idea it was 40 below just a few thousand feet up.......so jesus, mohammed ascended into heaven and... more
Re: Again — achristian1985, Sat Apr 7 15:47

So they were ignorant then.That is why that basic math (Aristotlean) was lost to most of the civilized world, and had to be recovered to western civiliztion from Chiona through the Arabic world? If... more
So you surrender...you French? — sai ram, Sat Apr 7 23:28

I agree...it is the spiritual dark ages.....see its the Kali Yuga...its been this way for 5,000 years. You appear to think you have the light and no need to search anymore..(but thats a form of... more
Re: So you surrender...you French? — achristian1985, Sun Apr 8 17:04

Read Ch 9 of amessageforthehumanrace.org; on prophecy. THEN, when what you read in detail NOW comes true at some future point in time, hopefully you will re-think your opinions and open your being to ... more
Sorry, left off info — achristian1985, Wed Apr 4 16:19

I suggest you read "Earth's Earliest Ages", by G. H. Pember.
Your ESH — wolf, Sat Mar 31 00:38

If you share your experience, strength and hope you'll find less flack. These folks are pretty sharp and cannot be led.....share your experience (which can not be disputed) and some will follow. I... more
you are correct Sir!.... — sai ram, Thu Apr 5 22:52

everything else is someone else's experience.....if your life has changed for the better because of something...its far more revelant than an idea or thought written in a book saying it would change... more
thanks — achristian1985, Mon Apr 2 10:45

Maybe at some point I will feel led to share some particular unmistakable (statistically speaking) personal experiences related to being born again and to the Lord's hidden arranging. But until then, ... more
vike: Vietnam Veteran's Day — Mirage, Sat Mar 31 03:46

About time. You guys did not get the welcome home you deserved. http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/03/29/presidential-proclamation-vietnam-veterans-day May you be blessed in this Holy... more
Thank you Sister (nm) — wolf, Sat Mar 31 17:05

That's all just the explanation of existence... — Kasey, Thu Mar 29 07:34

of the ancients who had no other knowledge of science but to put events down to gods and devils as being responsible for all happenings. Step back from your indoctrinated and religiously formatted... more
There is no such thing as existence ... — Baruch, Sat Apr 7 09:16

and no explanation for it either. Study some Buddhism for a change, and let the Abrahamics bask in their desert sun (but only with SPF5000). Shalom
Ya think? — achristian1985, Mon Apr 2 10:50

Yes, its all just the explanation of existence! BUT for a purpose. NOT to just dessiminate mental knowledge to be considered in a fatalistic curiousity. BUT to try to show the purpose behind what we... more
My thought — clarym29, Wed Apr 4 18:34

Is that if God were truly interested in all of mankind knowing the Purpose of existence, God would do that--again and again and on and on forever. Not hide the "solution" in a 3000 year old... more
we all got needs, even God — achristian1985, Wed Apr 4 20:22

Hard for our self-centered natural minds to realize. But God wants an entity in eternity future to match, complement Him. Express Him perfectly and return His love fully. The Bible is NOT a rule book ... more
Horsefeathers — sai ram, Wed Apr 4 23:13

"Actually, the writings were by 40 authors over 1,600 years; and painstakingly copied exactly (one wrong mark and the copy was destroyed- not corrected).".........you have no way of knowing... more
Let's take a look. — clarym29, Wed Apr 4 21:57

Hard for our self-centered natural minds to realize. But God wants an entity in eternity future to match, complement Him. Express Him perfectly and return His love fully. ---If humankind is indeed... more
Re: Let's take a look. — achristian1985, Wed Apr 4 22:53

My, you understand God enough to judge Him! Actually, all of the 'rules' were not given by God for man to keep. They were given to show man how unable he was to keep them. They were given as an... more
Let's look #2 — clarym29, Thu Apr 5 00:12

My, you understand God enough to judge Him! ----And you don't? this is what judging means:• JUDGE (verb) The verb JUDGE has 5 senses: 1. determine the result of (a competition) 2. form a critical... more
attempt to clarify — achristian1985, Thu Apr 5 11:46

God is perfect: right or wrong? I am NOT perfect, therefore my judgment may not be right. "Man looks on the outside, but God knows the hearts". The hardest verse to learn in the Bible is: "Judge not, ... more
quoted — achristian1985, Thu Apr 5 11:52

"We should not consider the law merely as commandments, regulations, and ordinances. Rather, we should consider the law as God's testimony." ..."The Ten Commandments are not a person, but they are a... more
If you are accurate — clarym29, Thu Apr 5 18:16

You have simply reenforced my realization that God is a crackpot. He cannot even relay a coherent sent of 10 rules.
seek Him for yourself — achristian1985, Wed Apr 4 23:02

I can only point you in the right direction. I don't want to make you in my image. I want to help you to fulfill your created purpose, to be transformed into God's image. After a certain point, my... more
But what if — sai ram, Thu Apr 5 00:31

"I can only point you in the right direction".....but what if you point the poor man in the wrong direction?....what if instead of him finding the road to God he needs to be on...you have him... more
responsibility — achristian1985, Thu Apr 5 11:23

If you have been down a road that leads to a cliff, and were brought onto a road which brought you to the goal which all of the people on the cliff-road were seeking, what would you do? Could you... more
Yes, responsibility, but on both parts — clarym29, Fri Apr 6 09:00

I, not by intellignce but by mercy only, was brought to a point in my life where my study of the external facts caused me to realize some real truths. This led me to open my being to receive God in... more
sorry but more horsefeathers — sai ram, Thu Apr 5 22:41

you have no way of knowing that the road to God you are on is the correct one. Why is this so?.....you haven't completed the trip yet. You have to die before you know if its the correct road or... more
I appreciate your concern — clarym29, Thu Apr 5 00:18

But I have been seeking all of my life. And I suppose I will only stop when I die. And who knows what happens after that. But your message is no different than any other Christian--or Buddhist--or... more
be specific, please — achristian1985, Thu Apr 5 11:34

Not that I wish to continue going in circles debating about puzzle-pieces in the realm of knowledge. But IF you have some specific reasons to think that certain specific details I communicated are... more
PS — achristian1985, Wed Apr 4 23:05

There is NO end of questions, wondering in the mind. What is the question? Doesn't matter. The Answer is not knowledge but a Person.
sorry to offend your knee-jerk biases — achristian1985, Thu Mar 29 14:36

I will leave off the first 2 paragraphs in the future: they tend to produce a conditioned-response in the general public which throws them off balance from reading further and considering objectively ... more
The claimed existence of Saran is no different from... — Kasey, Fri Mar 30 10:40

the claim the a god or gods exist by what ever name or names......just claims and as for directives given by either...that's merely, speculation. Regards, Kasey
Well then — sai ram, Wed Mar 28 23:40

"The greatest misconception that Satan has ever put in the minds of the human race is a disbelief in his existence".....yep, sure worked with me...I don't believe he exists... "The second greatest... more
grow up please — achristian1985, Thu Mar 29 14:50

Please try to contribute thoughtful communication, unless you think you can sell tickets to a wanna-be comedic performance. 1. Free will is being able to make a decision based neither on logic... more
No such thing.... — Frashavan, Fri Mar 30 07:27

"my 'myth' gives definitive prophecies, precise enough to accuratelu foretell events." That's quite simply a bald faced distortion, if not an out right lie. There is nothing "accurate" or "precise"... more
prophecy — achristian1985, Fri Mar 30 10:54

Big, sweeping generalization you make. But not one specific, substantiated fact. Yes, everytime the earth experiences a major event someone jumps on the bandwagon with their opinion. Now, I will... more
Only explained/claimed AFTER the event! (nm) — Kasey, Sat Mar 31 22:20

before the event interpretation — achristian1985, Mon Apr 2 10:54

Especially of the events transpiring during the last 7 years of the end of this age <which ends with the literal, physical return of Christ to the earth>.
That's crap as he never went anywhere.... — Kasey, Tue Apr 3 06:30

in the first place after he was removed from the cross in a comatosed stste and revived.....Ref. Thomas and Phillip and Lydia for comments as per the pesher of the time Regards, Kasey
A Thiering question — Mirage, Tue Apr 3 12:25

What is her view regarding the disciples not recognizing Jesus at first when they saw him again. Does she believe Jesus was disguised or?
The trauma caused some differentiation.. (nm) — Kasey, Tue Apr 3 17:42

Thanks (nm) — Mirage, Tue Apr 3 21:33

myths — achristian1985, Tue Apr 3 09:43

Paul writes and warns the Jewish religionists about their 'myths and endless geneologies'. There are the same things with "christian" religionists. Semi-historical accounts (main one of which is the... more
A believer in Myths mainly?? (nm) — Kasey, Tue Apr 3 17:43

here's a list — sai ram, Fri Mar 30 09:55

Antiochus Epiphanes He was one of only a few pre-Christ candidates and is described by scholars as being a type of Antichrist. Epiphanes was predicted by Daniel the prophet, and he fulfilled many of... more
what a waste — achristian1985, Wed Apr 4 09:49

So much effort, and for what. Look deeper than yourself. The details (yes Casey: interpretaion of prophecy sufficient to accurately predict in ADVANCE) concerning the anti-christ are in Chapter Nine... more
My favorite one. — clarym29, Sun Apr 1 23:42

sai ram, is either George Bush or Cheney, who apparently was able to live all but the last few weeks without a heart.
Was Simon Magus the real anti-Christ??? (nm) — Kasey, Sat Mar 31 22:23

Simon Magus is the anti-Pope ... — Baruch, Sat Apr 7 08:19
Sorry but — sai ram, Thu Mar 29 17:22

Genesis makes me laugh...gets me in a comical mood. "Free will is being able to make a decision based neither on logic (mental evaluation) nor instinct (emotional reaction) but independently of... more
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