Jumping to conclusions to "defend the faith" against what one perceives to be coming is a normal thing. That certainly doesn't make it biblical but it is normal.

Ever notice that both the left and right of 1st century Israel despised Jesus and tried to appropriate God for their cause? Jesus didn't pick either side because they were not after the truth, they were looking for the truth that they wanted to see and their politics showed that. Some things never change.

just like the religious right uses Jesus to pimp their causes...

Good to see the university level of education is getting closer to that of the red light district. Why would want students to actually learn about relevant subjects and topics for 330-40 grand a year when we can just keep them stupid and orny for the same price?

ala, Slavery was not a long-term way of doing business, it was what was needed before there were such things as bankruptcy laws and such. The ownership was not for whatever the owner wished, it was for repayment of a debt. Would some debtors prison be better or should those who owed a debt just walk away free? There was not a central computer or intra-tribal policing system in order to track do...more

ala,

Slavery was not a long-term way of doing business, it was what was needed before there were such things as bankruptcy laws and such. The ownership was not for whatever the owner wished, it was for repayment of a debt. Would some debtors prison be better or should those who owed a debt just walk away free? There was not a central computer or intra-tribal policing system in order to track down people, there was no banking computers to track all your transactions, etc. Ownership was the only way to ensure a debt was repaid. It really has nothing to do with differing cultures, it had to do with levels of ability to receive payment and technology.

They weren't owned like you own your dog or a car. You as a self-proclaimed university man should already know this or have been able and willing to do a little research.less

I am JB, I will continue to spout an obvious lie....I think I am Joseph Goebbels and if I tell a lie often, loud and long enough, people will believe me... amazing how JB is just completely consumed with sex, the only place one can find JB on CP for more than a post or two is on an article string about sex....

I am JB, I will continue to spout an obvious lie....I think I am Joseph Goebbels and if I tell a lie often, loud and long enough, people will believe me...

WND is the right-wing version of the Daily Kos in many ways.... ;^)

Odd how it is still relevant enough to be used by many as a "standard" and more importantly, relevant enough for you to continually whine and complain about how irrelevant it is...

Of course it might be a bit difficult to enforce that standard now wouldn't Steve?

oh rsr...so pitiful that you have no understanding of academic standards and practices for catching lying plagiarists...carry on!

It isn't one or the other SB, both can be expected. BUT, since we have an assurance that you do not, we do not need to grieve as those without that assurance that it will be made right in the end.

Hey Clover! Not looking to argue, just a note my friend. Just as a note, there is a strain of inclusion-ism that is not the same as the traditional inclusion-ism or universalism. Some (as myself) use the word inclusion in refernce to salvation as both the ability of any person from any person group can be saved and that those who respond to general revelation and the Spirit's prompting who ...more

Hey Clover!

Not looking to argue, just a note my friend.

Just as a note, there is a strain of inclusion-ism that is not the same as the traditional inclusion-ism or universalism. Some (as myself) use the word inclusion in refernce to salvation as both the ability of any person from any person group can be saved and that those who respond to general revelation and the Spirit's prompting who are not in position to understand Scripture and Jesus as He truly is (say a person who has a vision or visit from Jesus but has no access to the Scriptures) but know that this Jesus (or maybe by the name Isa for Arabic speakers) called them - are saved by the same grace that they responded to.

With using the term in this way (which is becoming a bit more normal it seems) these followers are included in the family of God through the same grace while they didn't have the same opportunity to know Him better through His word.less

I support the advertisements. All one needs to say is, "well duh - no kidding!" Of course the atheists miss the bigger picture but that isn't anything new.

The current budget numbers; Overall 2011 Spending: $3.834 trillion. Defense Department budget; $ 553 billion 2011 Discretionary Spending: $1.415 trillion. 2011 Projected Deficit: $1.267 trillion Defense budget is about 1/8th of the federal budget fy 2011. Defense spending doesn't add up to half the budget - not even close. The only deplorable thing is the fact that your post is so f...more

The current budget numbers;

Overall 2011 Spending: $3.834 trillion.
Defense Department budget; $ 553 billion
2011 Discretionary Spending: $1.415 trillion.
2011 Projected Deficit: $1.267 trillion

Defense budget is about 1/8th of the federal budget fy 2011.
Defense spending doesn't add up to half the budget - not even close.

The only deplorable thing is the fact that your post is so far off base it isn't funny.

Using thousands instead of trillions, the total budget is almost $4000 dollars and you claimed that $2000 is defense spending. Instead the amount is about $555.

Fact check! lolless

Although there is no reason to believe that Bell is not going to defend universalism, the book hasn't been read yet so these warnings are nothing but speculation based on assumptions. And the fact that Mohler still doesn't know the very big difference between Emergent and emerging is not a good sign. There are huge differences between Driscoll and Brian MacLaren and they are not in the same gro...more

Although there is no reason to believe that Bell is not going to defend universalism, the book hasn't been read yet so these warnings are nothing but speculation based on assumptions.

And the fact that Mohler still doesn't know the very big difference between Emergent and emerging is not a good sign. There are huge differences between Driscoll and Brian MacLaren and they are not in the same group.less

I am JB, I will continue to speak utter nonsense and falsehoods thinking I am witty and am able to change minds with obvious propaganda.... I am JB, I will continue to speak utter nonsense and falsehoods thinking I am witty and am able to change minds with obvious propaganda.... I am JB, I will continue to speak utter nonsense and falsehoods thinking I am witty and am able to change minds wi...more

I am JB, I will continue to speak utter nonsense and falsehoods thinking I am witty and am able to change minds with obvious propaganda....

I am JB, I will continue to speak utter nonsense and falsehoods thinking I am witty and am able to change minds with obvious propaganda....

I am JB, I will continue to speak utter nonsense and falsehoods thinking I am witty and am able to change minds with obvious propaganda....

I am JB, I will continue to speak utter nonsense and falsehoods thinking I am witty and am able to change minds with obvious propaganda....less

maybe at your church mike

little child makes ignorant statements accusing others of things untrue and name-calling included. Someone points out the obvious and little boy gets angry and huffs and puffs like the child he is and then little boy tries to accuse others of being petty...funny stuff coming from someone who usually can't get basic information correct and/or makes large sweeping statements that are ignorant rantin...more

little child makes ignorant statements accusing others of things untrue and name-calling included. Someone points out the obvious and little boy gets angry and huffs and puffs like the child he is and then little boy tries to accuse others of being petty...funny stuff coming from someone who usually can't get basic information correct and/or makes large sweeping statements that are ignorant rantings from the land of utopia.

try againless

your still trying to swim in the deep end little boy, try again