Justin

I wouldn't call you morbid. The fact that dying in the service of the Lord is appealing to you is evidence of your salvation and the depth of your faith. I choose Peter over Paul for two reasons: One, Peter was one of two men in the Bible that God called 'friend'...the other was King David. God is, of course, everyone's friend, but to be called His friend by the mouth of Jesus Himself has to make it that much better. Secondly, my understanding is that Peter had the typical 'southern Pentecostal' air about his preaching, and that is what I love to hear. However, I do think that Paul's ministry was the greater of the two, in sheer number of souls won. -Justin

Perhaps the Bible did. Perhaps it did not. If you really read it, maybe you'd know. ;) Anyway, what I said had nothing to do with the footprints thing. I was merely stating what I stated to put it on the table. In my opinion, all theories are worth knowing. I want to know them all. As I said, not because I'm still searching for truth, but because I want to know the most effective way of sharing the truth that I've found with others. Now, some Christians don't have the resolve that I have, so for them, it is better to wait until they've grown in their faith before they begin stepping into the missions field anyway. The Spirit will deal those convictions out as He wills. There is merit to just about any theory, and no one is stupid. Some may be ignorant, but not stupid. If you think you're right, and someone refuses to hear your opinion, back away from it once you've pushed it as far as you can. There is no need to get ugly about it. For the Christians here: Be wary of what you say and how you say it, because you represent Christ. WWJD, anyone? The Lord bless you all. :) -Justin

Yes, but fossilizaton can also take place over a period of a couple thousand years. For instance, the discovery of fur hats and other man-made articles that are fossilized. But the discussion here is not about whether one thing is fact or not. I can bring up as many logical points to support one side as the other--but that's not what my faith is about anyway. The discussion is about morals, and the freedom of choice. People ar [i]entitled[/i] to salvation, but it can't be forced on them. Therefore, they should hear the unbiased choices that they have. As for their choosing, I believe the Holy Spirit will deal with the hearts of men. -Justin

I'm a big Millencolin fan, I like MxPx all right enough' Green Day is cool; but other than those, I don't care for any of the bands on your list. I'm generally more into "harder" stuff, anyway. I'm really in love with Finch(though, I haven't heard their new sound, which is reportedly more melodic), I like Killswitch Engage, I started feeling AFI recently. Oh, and I found this really awesome band via Kazaa called Yesterday's Rising--I suggest any post-hardcore/scremo fans go heck them out. -Justin

Eh, to say that war is caused by love, whether directly or indirectly, seems far too romanticized for my definition. I'd have to say that most wars are caused by some form of greed. And I would put greed under 'lust'...and I see a very distinct difference between lust and love. And let's do keep this on topic. If something you're about to say 'may be a bit off topic', simply leave it alone. -Justin

I'll be brief. The universe is constantly expanding. This would support the idea that the whole thing tends to lean toward entropy; because nothing new is really being generated on it's outskirts, but rather, everything is just gradually growing farther and farther apart. So, as it continues expanding, things will gradualy get colder and colder and they get farther apart. Eventually, everything will be cold and dead. Entropy. -Justin

Ironically, I never turned to Christ until [i]after[/i] I had been away from Christian private schools for a number of years. Of course, I doubt seriously that public school [i]helped[/i]. I don't like either. I'd prefer to be home schooled. -Justin

Darn it. Baron is right. Keep this topic about angels everyone. I promise you'll have your chance to argue with non-atheists until you're blue in the face, my friend. And it likely won't be long. I had a darn good rebuttal, too. -Justin

I do, though I'm not entirely sure of their precise role, I definately acknowledge their existance. I won't say anything more, because it would just be my own speculation, rather than stated facts. I've never done a study on angels, myself. Being an aspiring preacher, my studies tend to focus of doctrines. -Justin

I think I'd like to be Peter the Apostle, or at least have a spirit likened unto him. Other than some anointed church father, I can think of no one else I'd rather be. Though, I am not much satisfied with myself currently, there's no one else or me to be. -Justin

I think all theories should be taught from a non-biased perspective. I have my beliefs, yes. But I do not want to be ignorant of others. Not because I may one day change, but more for the sake of changing others--and just general knowledge. No cares about your opinion, unless it's an educated opinion. -Justin

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Transtic Nerve [/i] [B]I feel no need to comment any further. I have said what I need to say and thats how I see. The constitution is not law, it's a platform of rights given to us. The right NOT to be forced to have a religion, by placing a statue of Christian background in a state building, I feel that the state is choosing a religion for itself, and as a person under the state, I feel it being choosen for me. If there's no seperation of church and state, then I hope this country becomes a Christian theocracy, then I hope you all die from some holy war you have with muslims. This is absolutely ridiculous. This whole thread brings shame to what America should stand for. If I wanted to see a god damn statue of the f-ing ten commandments, I'd go to a god damn church, not a f-ing court house. I hope that makes my point clear enough to understand without being torn apart by people who don't believe in the fundamentals of their very own country! [/B][/QUOTE] I'm sorry you feel your life-style is chosen because someone with political authorty over you has chosen to publically display his. That's quite sad. I actually hope the United States doesn't become some Christian theocracy. Look what it did for Europe. You're so ignorant, Chris. Christianity is not about an 'holy war' between nations and peoples. The war is spiritual, and Christians should be soldiers rallying to the Standard of His Name. Our weapons are not deadly, they give life. If any blood is spilled, it should be(it [i]will[/i] be) our blood. That is following Jesus--not any holy crusade of 'killing for Christ'. By the way, God does not damn anyone. People damn themselves. Therefore, you use of that expression further demonstrates ignorance. Drix: I do not know what salvation you claim, but I hope it is not by Christ. Your language alone demonstrates your lack of the Blood, because Jesus never swore in preaching the Gospel. However, if you're just one of those few who is not a Christian, but believes and knows about the Lord, then I thank you for your encouragement, and I'll pray for you. I, too, think I'll wash my hands of this topic now. I've made all the points I can make. -Justin

God be with you, speak to you, and move in you and through you. Believe it or not, I've prayed the Spirit over you on more than one occasion--and I'll continue to do so. You've touched me today, Deb, in a greater way than ever before. I've thanked you once already, but I thank you again. God bless you. -Justin

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Leh [/i] [B][size=1][b]Preaching should [i]stay[/i] in churches and shouldn't be sitting in the Court of Law.[/b][/size] [/B][/QUOTE] Then how would the Gospel be spread? lol...it wouldn't. Preaching in church is great, but why should anyone hear the Gospel twice until everyone has heard it once? Now, as I said, it has no place in that court room. But I'll be preaching in my schools, and here, and anywhere else the Holy Spirit leads me to. I'm sorry, but I'll continue to practice what I believe. -Justin

That's where you're mistaken, Chris. Any Christian's first obligation is to God. If he turns from that, he is better off never having become a Christian. You also said something once, in another topic, about it was no one's business to preach-you're wrong there too, lol. Christians are [i]required[/i] to preach the Good News to the nations. You can argue however you want, but being the faith-blinded idiotic fool that I am, who would you have me listen to: You, or God Almighty? I wouldn't call this guy a religious zealot. I'm almost willing to say that he's only trying to get sympathetic attention. However, I do not know him, so I cannot say. If he is serious, it's is exactly as I said before: He's ignorant of the Scripture. As are so many 'Christians' in the Western World these days. It's a sad thing; but that's ok. God's purging His church, and those who truly have Grace on them(and those who are yet to recieve it, but ready) are about to get a revival of the Spirit. That revelation is why I'm not so aggravated by the topic a before. Anyway, it' is [i]gone[/i] now, last I heard. At least from such a public scene. It was doomed to begin with. -Justin

I hope God doesn't bless America, but instead shows it His wrath for a time. It's what we need. Slavery is not OK, and the fact that you say so and then ask anything of the Lord makes me sick, honestly. The fact that you claim Christianity makes me laugh. God created all equal, and if you would read a Bible every now and again, you'd know it. You're not a Christian, and you're not going to Heaven until you start following Jesus's example. Loving any and all, no matter what. I have no doubt you believe the Word of God, but it is clear you're ignorant of it. Jesus said that the greatest commandment was to "Love one another." And 'one another' means everyone. Open your eyes, turn from your sin, and be saved from this backards thinking in the name of Jesus. God's Hand will not stay on this country much longer, as surely as I now breathe. -Justin

I want to say one thing: I'm a Spirit-filled, holy-rollin', preacher of the Gospel. That is my number-one cause, when it comes to people, on this earth--preaching the Good News. And therein lies my problem with all this. These people holding these prayer vigils could be praying for the lost, or for wisdom, or for any of a whole list of other, more productive causes. Keeping a two-ton rock in the courthouse accomplishes nothing for the Lord. The ton of money spent on it could've bought a ton of Bibles to be handed out to those who've never read one. This is all is so meaningless and disapointing. Judge Roy has lost more than just his statue, and he'll reap what he here sows. As for Bush's bringing Christianity into his administration, that I support. As long a he keeps praying, I'll keep saying 'Rock on'. The best leaders are servants. -Justin

I want it removed. Now, I have more than proven in this place my fervent dedication to Christ and His cause, however, this is NOT His cause. The Christians protesting this are accomplishing nothing but wasting their own energy--energy they could expend spreading the Good News. But no, they'd never [i]preach[/i] God's love to anyone--Heaven forbid that they be led to do [i]that[/i]. But it's no problem to openly defy authority(a sin in itself), and to make the rest of us look like idiots. You see, the Bible teaches [i]uncoditional submission to any and [b]all[/i] authority[/i]. That means, having a sbmissive attitude to [i]all[/i] established authority. The Bible also teaches obediance to [i]every[/i] authority--so long as that authority does not ask you to violate the Word of God. And removing a rock from a courthouse does not violate the Word. This judge is himself in sin. And I do not condone his actions. People need to get a real ministry. This accomplishes nothing. -Justin

Yes, there is. However, it's closed, because it was quite ancient. Though, I imagine if Sara had known [i]this[/i] topic would arise now, she probably wouldn't have closed that one. It doesn't matter, though. My hobbies consist of: God's work, hanging out with my friends, and cars. Oh yes, and moderating OL here at OtakuBoards. -Justin

Why do you continue to bring back these threads? Do you [i]want[/i] to piss everone off? -Justin

It was all me. I did it. I snuck up to Atlanta where the CN headquarters are, snuck into the AV department while the film was rolling, and switched one segment that was supposed to show some dumb commercial about the possible return of Bebop with a segment mentioning theOtaku.com. There you have it, people. My confession. Now, the FBI is hunting me down visciously, and they won't stop until they ve caught me. Since I am a threat to national security with my super hacking powers, I'm always being hunted by government agencies. I'm constantly hiding. It's a difficult life, but when you're a super h4>

*slams face into desk repeatedly* Ok...I really need to address this quality issue we seem to be having in here lately. -Justin

Drix, it's perfectly OK to say what you would have said under normal conditions. We mods are here for a reason. -Justin

Oi... Do I even need to say anything? Things are really slipping intellectually in this forum. -Justin

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by WW2 [/i] [B]Ok, I'm just gonna throw this into the fray. Forgive me if it's off topic. :D Hitler also said God spoke to him about Germany winning WWII. Also Joan of Arc believed God spoke to her, and ordered her to lead an army. Was these people crazy, or do any of you believe it actually happen?:therock: [/B][/QUOTE] I question Joan of Arc, but she did successfully lead herarmy. However, Hitler as proven wrong by the fact that his eleged prophecy did not come true. The Bible talks about false prophets, and one of the ways of identifying them is by whether or not their prophecies come to pass or not. God does speak to men, but only to those who want to hear Him. God speaks to me; I have a ton of things written down that He's brought to me both directly and indirectly. I'm not much of a prophet, but there aren't many great ones left anymore. I have a few things, nothing anyone would care about here, that God has given to me and they have come to pass, but mostly just about servics and people being blessed at such-and-such a time--sometimes I tell them to people, sometimes I hold them in, just to see if they'll happen--and they do. I no longer enjoy preaching God's probability by logistics. Not because I lose--to this day no one has ever been able to refute me, glory be to God who gives me wisdom--but because it doesn't save. Jesus didn't use it. He could've easily brought up numerous prophecies to the Pharisees and their kind that He has fulfilled, but He didn't. He could've given them a sign, but He openly denied them that on more than one occasion. Why? Because logic doesn't work. I can logic you all until I'm blue in the face, and you won't believe me. Jesus preached the Good News, and let the Holy Spirit deal with the hearts of men. The bottom line is that God saves. Whether any of you want to hear it or not, He does save. He saved me, and now He saves people through me. I'm a witness to the modern-day work of Jesus Christ just as the apostles were witnesses to his works while He was still in physical form. I've seen prophecies fulfilled, I've seen people healed, and I have seen the Holy Spirit work in mighty ways. Yes, I am crazy. You should see me when the Spirit moves, even in the mildest way. Yes, I am narrow-minded. Why would one flee from the truth? Yes, I do preach too much for my own good. Just like Paul, Peter, James, and Jesus Himself. My reason for that is simply that I have two main purposes in life: To preach the Gospel, and to praise the Lord...the latter of which all humans will one day do. And I do it all, and take any flak from it, with the utmost joy and love. I can do it because Jesus lives in me, and though I am more than imperfect(I'm filthy, inside and out), He shines through me, praise the Lord. That's all I have for now. May the love, mercy and grace of God be with you all. Amen. -Justin