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Mendalla said:
Buddhism has an interesting image about the Buddha and enlightenment: the Buddha is like a finger pointing at the moon. The Buddha is the finger, enlightenment is the moon. Focussing on the finger means you miss the real truth of the moon. In Christian terms, you could see Christianity as the finger, Christ as the moon. Focus entirely on Christianity, its doctrines and practices and such, and you miss seeing the moon that is Christ.
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Thus some Christians get the bird if they don't have it their way!

Kind 've like that myth in the Poisonwood Bible ... quite squirmy ...
 
Pontifex Geronimo 13 said:
Thank you for the opportunity to observe your testimony.
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The arrogance of your brand of Christianity is simultaneously its strength and its weakness. It's a strength when you can manage to keep your flock isolated, where they see believers of other faiths and no faiths as "others". Without that relative isolation, it becomes a weakness.

When education and exposure to other thoughts is a threat to your belief system, your belief system sucks. So much venom is directed at secular institutions, universalists and atheists by Christians who promote exclusivity, but their problem is not these things, but their own snowflake beliefs that can't survive outside a protective bubble.
 
GeoFee said:
Hi,

Have noticed that many Christians gag and vomit if you offer them a taste of Buddhism. These same folk swallow Capitalism whole. Go figure!
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What economic system would you propose as superior to capitalism?
 
Jae said:
What economic system would you propose as superior to capitalism?
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A system where each gathers as able and none have too little or too much. Remember the manna story?

A system where all things are held in common. Remember the early chapters of Acts?

 
GeoFee said:
A system where each gathers as able and none have too little or too much. Remember the manna story?

A system where all things are held in common. Remember the early chapters of Acts?
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Are you suggesting communism?
 
GeoFee said: ↑
A system where each gathers as able and none have too little or too much. Remember the manna story?

A system where all things are held in common.


Some believe Unrighteous Mammon has an unrighteous Spirit behind it ------there are 2 sides to Mammon -----Greed and Lust is one side -- keeping mammon yourself to squander and then there is the other side to mammon giving mammon out to help others ------When God is Behind Righteous mammon it will be used rightly to help others ------


This is a pastor speaking on the spirit of mammon----mammon has power ----mammon talks and seeks and works people -----



This is about the Pastor who is speaking in the video -----About Mike & Joy Connell

About - Mike Connell Ministries

Mike and Joy Connell are the Senior Pastors at Bay City Outreach Centre, Hastings, New Zealand. They moved to Hastings from Dannevirke in 1985 to pioneer their first church and have been in ministry now for over 34 years and pioneered 5 other churches.

An internationally recognized teacher of the Word, Pastor Mike moves powerfully in prophetic, deliverance and inner healing gifts. His strong love and sensitivity for God and His people have enabled him to minister and bring great healing to the hurt and broken. A man full of the Spirit and faith, Pastor Mike will open and take you to another level of spiritual encounters with God.

He is sought after all over the world to bring teaching and great moves of God. He has standing yearly appointments teaching in international Bible Schools and impacting many of the worlds leaders in conventions and business conferences.

Mike has a heart for people and is able to bring a wonderful balance of humour, compassion and truth to his teaching messages. Mike's annointed messages are ones that have affected the hearts of people worldwide.

Mike & Joy have seven children and are also very proud grandparents. They both believe in strong family values and this is obvious when you meet them.

Mike & Joy have a unique commitment to pursuing what God would have for their lives and continue to travel the globe ministering to broken hearted people and showing them God's love. Their love of laughter and positive attitudes to life make them dynamic people.


Very interesting Video for those interested ------


 
Mendalla said:
Buddhism has an interesting image about the Buddha and enlightenment: the Buddha is like a finger pointing at the moon. The Buddha is the finger, enlightenment is the moon. Focussing on the finger means you miss the real truth of the moon. In Christian terms, you could see Christianity as the finger, Christ as the moon. Focus entirely on Christianity, its doctrines and practices and such, and you miss seeing the moon that is Christ.
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Ah yesss
Seems like my purpose here has bornr fruit
Mua ha ha
Oh wait, what. No BUDDAH YOUVR HAD ENUF SAMSARA RICE!!!
ive gotta stop taking in strays
 
GeoFee said:
Hi,

Have noticed that many Christians gag and vomit if you offer them a taste of Buddhism. These same folk swallow Capitalism whole. Go figure!
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Umm...false comparison?

Face it, you just want more snuggles. Lots more snuggles.

And perhaps a belief that is based on equality of outcome rather than judaeochristian equality of opportunity?

LA DI DAH!!
 
GeoFee said:
A system where each gathers as able and none have too little or too much. Remember the manna story?

A system where all things are held in common. Remember the early chapters of Acts?
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You do realize thst when we have had countries that do that
It has led to millions of deaths and untold suffering. Soviet Russia and China. Etc? Marx n Lenin and the whole gang failed. Every time.
I'll be writing aboot this more directly eventually

This demonstrates another chasm between GeoFee and PG-13.

g_d works in mysterious ways

LA DI DAH!!!
 
Inannawhimsey said:
You do realize thst when we have had countries that do that
It has led to millions of deaths and untold suffering. Soviet Russia and China. Etc? Marx n Lenin and the whole gang failed. Every time.
I'll be writing aboot this more directly eventually

This demonstrates another chasm between GeoFee and PG-13.

g_d works in mysterious ways

LA DI DAH!!!
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George's whole thing is based on stuff. Who gets stuff. The gospel has nothing to do with stuff.

John 6:33
 
Pontifex Geronimo 13 said:
George's whole thing is based on stuff. Who gets stuff. The gospel has nothing to do with stuff.

John 6:33
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"After they had finished nailing him to the cross and were waiting for him to die, they whiled away the time by throwing dice for his clothes. Above his head they had posted the criminal charge against him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS. Along with him, they also crucified two criminals, one to his right, the other to his left. People passing along the road jeered, shaking their heads in mock lament: 'You bragged that you could tear down the Temple and then rebuild it in three days—so show us your stuff! Save yourself! If you’re really God’s Son, come down from that cross!'" - Matthew 27:35-40 (MSG).

:coffee:
 
Inannawhimsey said:
You do realize thst when we have had countries that do that
It has led to millions of deaths and untold suffering. Soviet Russia and China. Etc? Marx n Lenin and the whole gang failed. Every time.
I'll be writing aboot this more directly eventually

This demonstrates another chasm between GeoFee and PG-13.

g_d works in mysterious ways

LA DI DAH!!!
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Has it been tried without 'money'.?
 
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