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  1. Key
    A bad word? Mayhap, only because "extremist" of "religion" make it so. As for the perspective on the belief systems, interesting enough to seem true to me.
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    Only for self satisfaction of accomplishing something. LOL
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    Emulation was true of the Norse Gods, but I think the opposite of the Greek, though the stories of these were used to teach similar lessons.
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    Aye, but therein lies a slight conflict of interest, it seems to me. For in Christianity, even while serving a fellow man, one is subordinate to God only. Else one is following the rules of men and not His. Can't be sure if true of Judaism or Islam, as well, as I don't know those well enough to say.
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    Thanks
  6. Key
    Hmm...I think that history shows us that philosophy can be theories that might be tested to discover if true, where as religion can't be tested to find if true and many folks prefer it not be tested.
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    Been happening for years but you can't surrender to fears for if you were to you'd never view the beauty of life Everyone must experience the good and bad the grand cheer and hot mad It teaches with thought and might what is wrong and what's right And God can't help us to Heaven or Hell if we seek not to help ourselves
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    Thanks. I wondered how those worked.
  9. Key
    You also have to be mindful that not everyone will draw a line as finely or as broadly as anyone else.
  10. Key
    Welcome Rev Sparks. You'll find many here of like mind. Stop by whenever you like to learn and contribute. We are a unique kind of multicultural family.
  11. Key
    I don't know that I would have learned as much about other belief systems or philosophical ponderings without the ULC in existence. Congratulations and thank you for all your diligent hard work and acceptance of all who would come to you.
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    While I understand what you are trying to refer, I must regrettably disagree that these things must be constituted as fact. None can be substantiated, nor be proven to be true. As for your question as to "how else"? There are multiple beliefs for this. One example may be Astral Projection. Some believe the spirit is free to wander while the body is at rest, and sometimes it implants memories of where it has been. Others also believe the spirit could transgress into other planes of time and existence as the spirit is not limited to the physical world or it's laws. Just some views to consider, or not, according to your preference.
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    Thanks, might do that. Especially since I see all of the courses are still offered, along with original ULC staples, at the Seminary website.
  14. Key
    Just a quick inquiry: in the very recent past, there were some additional courses listed in the bookstore that were, I believe, offered through the ULC Seminary. Now those courses seemed to have disappeared from the site. Are we no longer linked to the Seminary for these courses and degrees?
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    Good one!
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    Somehow I can't reconcile the explanation of Christ voluntarily giving himself up with that one little pesky passage that says he was chosen in the beginning. What?
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    Though the ULC may ordain and recognize anyone as ministers all around the world, even Ghana, governments may view otherwise according to their own laws. Many cases of recognition have involved long legal fights and/or precedents. Don't know the laws and views of Ghana. You may have to do much research. You may also need allies if you must fight a legal battle, so seek sympathizers, as well, especially those knowledgeable in law. Also, there are many who become ordained but serve no legal functions at all, except to follow their own faith and learn.
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    Sorry, but I seem to stumble over this part. As I am not Wiccan, I really wouldn't know, but as there are different branches or forms of Wicca in practice, can you really say there are no Witch Kings or Wiccan Popes? Especially after you state you can only speak for yourself? Or did you mean in your own practice only? It may just be semantics, but I am curious.
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    I have often heard pastors say at various churches growing up, that it did no harm to pray with or for a non-christian, or non-believer. If anything, the Christian doing the prayer becomes a sort of intercessor on the behalf of the other, so in that regard the prayer may be answered.
  20. Key
    Okay. Here is a thought that came to mind after reading all this. God may have created a righteous world, but sin entered into it when He forbade His children to eat of the fruit from the tree of life. Making a commandment creates the possibility of an undesirable outcome. Thus, sin was created from possibility. Who made it possible? If He didn't want the undesired outcome, why highlight a temptation? An argument will undoubtedly be made regarding free will, but God made temptation by making His commandment. How often have children, which essentially Adam and Eve were, given in to temptation? So they deserve death due to this? All knowing God presents paradox or entrapment? Didn't an Apostle say something to the effect that they never knew what sin was until they discovered God? Now another thought: maybe evil was born in order for us to know and appreciate what is good.
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    I'm sorry, Dan, but your response inside the box, (which we aren't suppose to do, I recall), for Thessalonians 2:11 doesn't resolve nor absolve the issue you are trying to defend. As you state it, God is still responsible for creating a lie to some, even if not all. So God doesn't allow sin, you say. Isn't lying a sin? If He isn't capable or doesn't allow, then how are the verses even a possibility? As long as no one lies to God, it's okay for Him to lie? I don't get this idealogy. My curiosity is piqued. Could you further explain this contradiction, as it is in my mind right now.
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    Which I find presents other problems. Hierarchical orders often place larger obstacles to maintain their control. So while you may present a logical question for a logical answer, it may be followed by directions to another branch to solve, which directs to another, and so forth. Or the one over the priest's head might answer, but might be found incorrect, as well. To which, one goes through the process again, or go over that person's head, too. So, you're either trapped in a loop, or in "holy" hell to find an answer.
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    I've actually heard a Catholic priest once say that just because a Christian baptizes another person, it doesn't make that person a Christian, unless that Christian doing the baptizing were Catholic. It's all or nothing with the RCC. Not at all what I feel the bible actually teaches. But as I am neither Catholic, nor an expert on the bible, maybe it's not for me to say.
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    Very beautiful story. Thank you for sharing your experiences. Yes, Jesus taught without a temple. What He taught, though, was radical for His time, and quite dangerous, as well. Thus, it was almost dictated that He had to take His message to the masses personally. I feel that this makes a stronger bond between the messenger and the receiver of the message as it is in a more informal and personal manner. Keep doing what you're doing. You are making a person comfortable at a time that would be difficult for most people. I applaud and bow to you in praise for this.
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    No, it isn't complete by itself. It is only a tenet. Interaction is required to complete the proposition. It is a call to put words into action, not just more words.