The Bible is Clear About Sex and /sexual-misuse.

In reference to Blasphemy:
by Paul Oestreicher (from alternet.org) April 23, 2012 "Was Jesus Gay? Probably The evidence that he may have been what we today call gay is very strong. But even gay rights campaigners in the church have been reluctant to suggest it."

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MY  RESPONSE

To those who have not studied the bible, Paul Oestreicher may be able to appear with a valid argument.  However, to those who have read the bible, for decades, the picture is clear: Either Mr. Oestrecheicher intentionally wants to mislead his readers, or he does not remember what is on the bible—if he actually has read it. Intension seems more evident.

There have been those across the ages who want only certain parts to the bible to stand. They want the bible to justify their chosen life-style.  That would be like us wanting just certain parts of the US Constitution to stand; than we could all have machineguns and bombs, and militias. We all know better than that; just like our US Constitution, the bible has to be taken as a whole.

The word “love” in the bible is taken as total-respect, and total-devotion, and voidness of evil: “Love thy neighbor”, “Love God”, Love one another”.

One example is clear, while Peter told Jesus that he could die for Jesus, when the pressure came, Peter denied Jesus three times. So, if the bible mentions that Jesus loved John more than the others, it is because John did not have fear. That can be seen when Peter and John ran to the tomb, Peter stayed at the door, while John went inside the tomb.

We can see that the others were not as devoted to Jesus’ cause. And Jesus said that He came to do His Father’s work—devotion to the cause of God. Thomas at first did not believe that Jesus had resurrected. Do we have a clue of lack of love and dedication. We can see that the others were not as devoted to Jesus’ cause. And Jesus said that He came to so His Father’s work—devotion to the cause of God.

Another clue: The apostles strictly advised the new members to stay away from “fornication, and away from sex with those of the same kind (homosexuality)” The bible stated that false churches would come. Are those who mix the teaching of Christ with sinful activity the fasle churches? That is what the Catholic Church did when they mixed paganism with Christianity—325 AD.

Now, which part to the bible doesn’t Mr. Oestreicher understand, or has not yet read?

IRAN Saying - Israel's Collapse

Reference to: The Washington Post

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MY TAKE

Anxiety

Does that means, Iran is eager to be attacked by Israel. Iran has repeatedly stated that Israel must be wiped-out. Iran’s comments sound like Saddam Hussein’s “The mother of all battles” which translated to the mother of all defeats. Iran sounds like it is trying to finish what Hitler started; the problem is that: This time the Jews have teeth.

Granted, the selected people of God, according to the bible, are going with the same tendencies that they had before Nebuchadnezzar destroy Jerusalem. So the Ayatollah thinks that he can play god. But, even Nebuchadnezzar did have consideration for the Jews.

If the Ayatollah and the Mullahs think that they have the authority to kill and eradicate the people whom so many tried to wipe off the earth before, than they need to read the bible again. They do read the bible. Times have changed, and the bible does give an account of what will happen.

Despite Israel’s mundaneness there is much more freedom in Israel that the Iranians or the Persians ever had. Freedom is what the Ayatollahs fear--people being able to think for themselves, therefore being able to choose. Choice is what makes us human beings.

Why Are So Many Women Liars and Cheats?

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Liars and Cheats

Why are most women such liars and cheats?
Walking over men, on high-ells, stilts and cleats.
Laughing but, then pretending they go to church,
To be praised at were hard core feminists lurch.

But, not each is actually a sneaky liar and cheat
And, their husbands see you as a bum from the street.
Some are actually nice, but then you pay the price
Their hubbies expect you to treat your tyrant very nice.

It is a mockery of what a marriage actually should be
The bible teaches, to both equality, it’s for all to see.
It is the price you pay, for seeing that tight blouse sway
It was for a reason, you should have looked the other way.

A liar and a cheat in disguise, got you to say “I do”.
Next time you better check if she is real and true.
After your commitment she is your ever torment
Stepping on you, while pretending to be eloquent.

Next time, you peek, and choose one who is actually meek.
And it is in meekness that you too should always seek.
If she is meek, you have gotten a pearl--very rare
She is the one you should keep, and for you to bear.

Liars and cheats, many they are and taking advantage
The more you are humble the more you need courage.
So, if yours is nice and true, do for her all in your reach.
Love her, and love her, as the prophets did teach.


DFF Leonardo, November 2011

Homosexual and Religious Bigotry and Irony.

http://www.alternet.org/story/152577/why_are_religious_conservatives_so_scared_of_gay_sex?akid=7644.262350.rnq6Vl&rd=1&t=8

Why Are Religious Conservatives So Scared of Gay Sex?
September 29, 2011

Anti-gay bigotry is just one piece of a larger picture of conservative fear and loathing of all forms of sexuality.
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My Take

Of course the extreme right wing are a bunch of enforcers, just as extreme are the homosexual community. It is appalling to hear both claiming victim. The homosexual community crying while trying to destroy other people’s believes, and raising the flag of fear, homophobic, and bigotry, and orientation; and then forcing their views on everybody-else. Likewise, the right wing mixes sacred things with conveniences, such as flesh-glut. The homosexual community does likewise, mixing uncontrolled desires with good choices such as vegetarianism.

What is being very obvious is the way that both extremist groups try to defend their turf without being civilized enough to respect their opponents. The right wing loses its credibility as soon as it mocks vegetarianism, the liberals lose their credibility when they disdain true-religion, and other peoples’ sacred believes. Both groups are mockers and short-sited about the truth.

Ironically, the homosexual community is much better at following the bible in the area of choice and vegetarianism than the conservatives. The conservatives appear to follow the bible only on the sacredness of marriage. Perhaps both groups can contribute honestly to our society by being less forceful.

The Old Testament shows us that sex is sacred, to be used for a special purpose; likewise, God has set bonds on the usage of sex; but, God’s has set limits, such limits are not convenient to the homosexual community. Also in the Old Testament, God shows His abhor to the usage of meat under normal circumstances, but that is not convenient to the far-right either.

When people decide to like something it turns into a habit, and then that habit becomes part of that person’s personality. The situation then keeps on snowballing into a status, into a culture; unless less people decide to stop and see if their behavior is in accord with God’s desire or commandments.

Of course, by pretending that God does not exist provides some cover, even though false cover. It is as bad as using only parts of the bible in trying to justify behavior, which both the homosexual community and the far-right community are experts at. Both groups are missing the mark. Life does continue after the body, and eternity must be the goal—as Jesus said.

Marriage is a sacred contract with a purpose

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/17/us/pat-robertson-remarks-on-alzheimers-stir-passions.html


From: NY Times
Robertson Stirs Passions With Suggestion to Divorce an Alzheimer’s Patient
By ERIK ECKHOLM
Published: September 16, 2011

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My Take

Marriage for convenience is one of the most shameful of all acts in Christianity. When two people make a contract, each party depends on the honesty of the other—it is based on trust; Mr. Robertson’s advice on marriage should not be different.

However, now, marriage has become a burden to a man who seems to claim following Christ, but who is trying to be running away from his test. Christ did not say that to follow Him would be pleasant; rather he said: “Take you cross and follow me.” We are in this world to prove who we really are.

Robertson’s response to a man in grief was not about faith. It sounded more about being faithful when convenience is present. Now, how about the sic wife, who will care for her—a nursing home? One has to talk to nursing-home workers before such statement. Was not the agreement “ … for better or for worse, in sickness or health …? That sic spouse’s relatives should considering suing the husband, for breach of contract if that divorce materializes.

Where is the love that the sic spouse needs at this critical time? Love is not there from that Husband. The agreement is biding. But surprisingly, the advice comes from a man who has used the name of Jesus Christ as if he was a true believer. Mr. Robertson has not read Ephesians 5:25, or if he did he is neglecting it. Nor has he read Mathew 19:8-9, where Jesus states that divorce was not from the beginning --not to occur unless because adultery.

Some of the article’s comments support the healthy spouse to be able to remarry to go on with their happiness. If such happiness [selfishness] is essential to go on, does it mean discard ing the sick spouse? That means that the ultimate reason for marriage is being disregarded--unity.

Yes, it touches the case of multiple spouses, but if extended marriage was part of the agreement there is no problem. For, unfortunately open marriages are on the rise, though secretly; but at times implied, if it comes from the Hollywood crowd. However, if such agreement is made in soberness, it should be to the greatest happiness for each. Nonetheless, disposing of a sick spouse like disposing of a worn-out pencil, is being unchristian; and Christ advised for one-spouse marriage.

Now, is the time for Christians to prove on what side each person is on. Nevertheless, Jesus stated: “By their fruits you shall know them”. Robertson’s advice also raises another question: Are these tell-evangelists preaching to save souls as Christ focused on—eternal life, or are they a bunch of capitalists cashing in on convenience to please the audience, and to get more followers and thus, getting more money; and getting glory on the eyes of the world?

Any true religion follows the entire bible with focus on being Christ-like, rather than focusing on lustful material conveniences.

How Christ-like would it have been if Robertson would have advised the tormented man to pray and ask God for guidance, and ask to be able to love his wife, and be able to go on with life. That would be the ultimate test of true love, and following Christ.

Patriarchy

http://www.alternet.org/story/152393/my_life_as_a_daughter_in_the_christian_patriarchy_movement_--_how_i_was_taught_to_obey_men%2C_birth_8_kids_and_do_battle_against_secular_america/comments/
FROM Alternet
By Libby Anne
My Life as a Daughter in the Christian Patriarchy Movement
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My Take

Why has the topic from patriarchy been hijacked onto vegetarianism.

However, I must join the present argument, defending vegetarianism: It is a healthier diet, it is cheaper if the individual wants to grow his/her own.
Takes seven acres to feed a carnivore person a year, while it takes one acre to feed a vegetarian, so where is the logic?

The problem is that carnivores are gluts under the primitive animal instinct that you have to eat another animal to live. The strongest animals who also live the longest are vegetarians.

All it takes is a bit of learning how to prepare healthy vegetarian food and your health will improve, if you eat a balanced diet. I have been on both sides of the fence. And anyone who wants to research will agree with me.

Now to the topic of Patriarchy.

What Libby Anne wrote appears as if it were fiction. I have visited many churches of various denominations, and all I saw was woman worshiping. Man in those churches were constantly being bashed. Therefore whatever odd church Anne, was raised in seems off the norm.

Nevertheless, anyone who reads the bible will find that patriarchy in the bible is not what is used in Anne’s church. In the bible, Abraham was told by God to listen to his wife, when Sarah was sending away her Egyption slave and her son from Abraham.

Likewise, Isaac did not do what he wanted. Rebecca his wife had a lot of saying. Jacob did not have a choice in his wives; all he wanted was Rachel, and then ended up with four wives by Leah and Rachel and their father’s doing. They even sold him to each other. He conferred with his wives before he returned to his land.
So where is the Patriarchy problem?

While the bible places man as the ad of the family, it also places man as leading by example and even dying for his wife. Such is not required of women. Is it not equality?

Perhaps, what Libby Anne needs is to read the bible and stay way from false churches. They can’t all be the truth. There are many churches that are nothing more than a business under the name of Christianity.

Ho! By the way, if you read the bible you will find that God intended for people to be eating vegetables as a primary source of food. The same gluts with animal instincts who mock vegetarians are the same that use tyranny in the name of patriarchy and in the name of Christianity. As Jesus stated in the New Testament: Be aware of wolves in sheeps’ clothes.

Desire

http://ldsspiritualthoughts.com/2011/07/30/if-you-desire-to-know-the-truth-hinckley/#comment-1529

If You Desire to Know the Truth (Hinckley)
Posted July 30, 2011
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My Take
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It is All Based on Deciding

Though, the message by Hinckley may appear as a dream or as a wish, it is not. I can testify to the simplicity of it. I mean simplicity. Having the desire to know the truth about what makes life being what it is. Also, having the desire to understand that from the material perspective it is impossible to learn about spirit. Such understanding is the key to understanding the spiritual answer that lies within each of us; but, can be reached only by following the simplicity of life like the prophets of old—focused on God.

My own experience sums to a few things mentioned by Hinckley. First, having the desire to know more. Second, being sincere about the intentions for searching. Third, being sincere to allow room for change as the evidence is discovered. Forth, being firm on the knowledge received. And, fifth, as it was said before by Hinckley, paraphrasing “The decision is only made once.” In other words, once a person decides on what the evidence a person gets from God, that stays firm.

All clues are in the bible. Evidence can be: On what made the prophets of old have access to God’s information. If we use the prophets of old as a measuring rod, then, we need to understand how those prophets lived.

Being ready to leave the material desires behind, is next on the line. Jesus Himself, had the same needs as we have. According to the Gospel he was a man like each of us—as I see it. But Jesus’ priorities were on doing the will of Him who sent Him—The Father. If we too try to do the will of God, we too can be like He was and is. Jesus said so.

There is not secret about it, there is only the desire. Once we have a sincere desire to be better that what we are, we automatically are able to see greater spiritual things. The path of growth continues until we allow ourselves to get entangled with negativity such as hate, lack of understand to forgive, and greed, and arrogance, and physical distractions such as lust. The change is called repentance—condemning the act, while knowing that Jesus already paid for it; and strive to avoid doing it again.

To be more specific, the rules is easy: Would I do it if I was in the presence of God?
Did the prophets or Jesus ever do this? Is it in the commandments? Or, like Jesus said in His greatest decision, “Not my will, Father, by thy will be done.” When we deny ourselves, we are ready to receive greater knowledge. And when we get it, we will also learn that greater knowledge is at hand. As Jesus said, “All that my Father has is theirs”.

I am not a prophet, nor claim to be. Rather, I am a sinner who has tried to learn; and I have made many changes on my life at great sacrifices in order to learn more about God. Such changes came as I learned about what a few things are in the bible, by studying it. Though I am a poor man, I feel peace within me, even in the face of worldly conditions as we all have to face. It is part our learning process, deciding based on what we have learned.

Personifying the Universe.

Reference to:


Associated Content from Yahoo

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7787704/earthquake_in_christchurch_nez_zealand.html?cat=9

Earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand and the 2012 Paradigm Shift


New Zealand Earthquake Illustrates How the 2012 Paradigm Shift Will Occur

Sunistra Friendel,

Feb 23, 2011

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My Comment

It is amazing how some people try to discredit God’s work by crediting the universe and other euphemisms in reference to God. The Irony is well seen in the article in reference. The same writer uses biblical parallels accrediting other sources; some of which are fiction. The movie “2012” is treated as prophecy.

Had such writers red and understood the bible, they would not try to duplicate the outdated romanticism movement. The statement “… first step of the Universe’s punishment”, is a fantastic statement, it personifies the universe. It is like saying that a rock or a tree has the intelligence or capability to act on its own.

Whether the writer is aware or not, such believing is the fundamental cornerstone of the pagan religion. Now, if we are talking about man-made religion, as Friendel does criticize, than Paganism is an excellent example, where people have faith in rocks and in the creation of their own hands and symbolism, yet Friendel is paralleling with Paganism. “Sunistra Friendel” should take a side rather than argue on both sides of the issue.

As far as in the future, people being connected to God, which Friendel euphemises as “the universe”, that is nothing new. Many people through high-self-discipline have connected with God since the Garden of Eden; we see it the prophets of the bible.

Friendel does not understand that material things mean nothing to God unless they are from God. For, even though the temple at Jerusalem was the house of God and the most sacred thing on earth, Jesus prophesized of the temple’s destruction. It had been defiled, because the covenant had been broken. In Mathew 24: 1-2 Jesus speaks about the temple’s destruction, saying that not even one stone would remaining on top of the other.

If Friendel had any knowledge and understanding about God’s dealings, the article would never be written. Therefore earthquakes and other natural destruction is part of Gods plan. The bible prophesizes of even worse things to come on the last days. A man made name or structure has it end as God has planned.

Nevertheless, Friendel has something in perspective about man-made religion. It is obvious that many religions are men made, they revolve on professional preachers; there is conflict of interest there. However, there are over 5,000 religions, with Christianism alone having near 1,300 sects or denominations. Among all these religions, could one be true?

To answer that, one has to know a little bit about the bible and about God’s plan. From the Bible we know that God does have an adversary whom we know as the Devil. Jesus spoke about the Devil, therefore we know that there are two forces. If we compare the Devil with any war adversary, and if we remember that any war is won based on psychology, than we could expect the Devil trying confusing us.

It is like having decoys to confuse the opponent, that is common practices even in today’s missile systems. Therefore, it can be difficult for one to find the true church among over 5.000 religions. But Friendel cannot say that all churches are man-made. By the way, the creditable major news-sources, put the quake at 6.3, not 7.3 as Friendel stated.