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@GnosticChristianBishop
Key Gnostic distortions of Christian doctrine
- Nature of God:Gnostics believed the God of the Old Testament was a malevolent creator, or "demiurge," who created the evil material world.They proposed a higher, true God existed who was distant and unknowable to the material world.
- Nature of Jesus Christ:Gnostics denied the incarnation, believing Jesus was only a spiritual being who only appeared to be human (a view called Docetism). They rejected that he was born, suffered, and died as a human being, viewing his physical life as an illusion.
- Path to Salvation:Instead of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifice, Gnostics taught that salvation is achieved through secret, spiritual knowledge (gnosis) that allows a divine spark within a person to escape the evil material world. This path is only accessible to an elite few.
- The Material World:Gnostics viewed the material world and the human body as prisons that trap the divine spark within us. This is in direct contrast to the Christian belief in the goodness of creation.
- Humanity's Problem:Gnosticism posits that the fundamental problem is not sin, but ignorance of one's true divine nature, which is trapped in the material world.
Contrast with traditional Christianity
The early Orthodox Christian Church viewed Gnosticism as a direct contradiction to the teachings of the apostles. The distortions of Gnosticism were so significant that the early church fathers fought against them, with early New Testament epistles directly warning against such teachings. The Orthodox view maintains that salvation is available to all who believe in the historical Jesus, not just a select few, and that the material world is a good creation that will be redeemed and renewed, not escaped.
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@GnosticChristianBishop
Key Gnostic distortions of Christian doctrine
- Nature of God:Gnostics believed the God of the Old Testament was a malevolent creator, or "demiurge," who created the evil material world.They proposed a higher, true God existed who was distant and unknowable to the material world.
- Nature of Jesus Christ:Gnostics denied the incarnation, believing Jesus was only a spiritual being who only appeared to be human (a view called Docetism). They rejected that he was born, suffered, and died as a human being, viewing his physical life as an illusion.
- Path to Salvation:Instead of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and his atoning sacrifice, Gnostics taught that salvation is achieved through secret, spiritual knowledge (gnosis) that allows a divine spark within a person to escape the evil material world. This path is only accessible to an elite few.
- The Material World:Gnostics viewed the material world and the human body as prisons that trap the divine spark within us. This is in direct contrast to the Christian belief in the goodness of creation.
- Humanity's Problem:Gnosticism posits that the fundamental problem is not sin, but ignorance of one's true divine nature, which is trapped in the material world.
Contrast with traditional Christianity
The early Orthodox Christian Church viewed Gnosticism as a direct contradiction to the teachings of the apostles. The distortions of Gnosticism were so significant that the early church fathers fought against them, with early New Testament epistles directly warning against such teachings. The Orthodox view maintains that salvation is available to all who believe in the historical Jesus, not just a select few, and that the material world is a good creation that will be redeemed and renewed, not escaped.
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@GnosticChristianBishop
Gnostic Christianity is considered a distortion by traditional Christianity because its teachings fundamentally contradict core beliefs about God, Christ, and salvation.
Key distortions include the belief that the physical world is evil and created by an inferior god, Jesus was a spiritual being (not fully human), and salvation comes through secret knowledge ("gnosis") rather than faith and repentance.
This view rejects the necessity of Christ's physical incarnation, his death, and his resurrection, which are central to Orthodox Christianity.
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@GnosticChristianBishop
Gnostic Christianity is considered a distortion by traditional Christianity because its teachings fundamentally contradict core beliefs about God, Christ, and salvation.
Key distortions include the belief that the physical world is evil and created by an inferior god, Jesus was a spiritual being (not fully human), and salvation comes through secret knowledge ("gnosis") rather than faith and repentance.
This view rejects the necessity of Christ's physical incarnation, his death, and his resurrection, which are central to Orthodox Christianity.
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@GnosticChristianBishop
Both are seen as genocidal criminals. The worst the world has seen.
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If God had allowed jesus to continue his mission beyond just 3 years. The outcome might have been different. Moses was given 40 years to save the Jews from Egypt.
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@GnosticChristianBishop
In Christianity, the concept of forgiveness is central to the teachings of Jesus, who offered forgiveness to those who wronged him and taught that forgiveness is a divine command for his followers. Jesus demonstrated this by forgiving those who crucified him and by instructing his followers to forgive others, as he taught in the Lord's Prayer and through parables like the one about the unforgiving servant. Forgiveness is understood as a way to break free from past hurts and bitterness, and it is seen as a gift from God available to those who repent and are willing to extend it to others
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@GnosticChristianBishop
In Christianity, the concept of forgiveness is central to the teachings of Jesus, who offered forgiveness to those who wronged him and taught that forgiveness is a divine command for his followers.
Jesus demonstrated this by forgiving those who crucified him and by instructing his followers to forgive others, as he taught in the Lord's Prayer and through parables like the one about the unforgiving servant.
Forgiveness is understood as a way to break free from past hurts and bitterness, and it is seen as a gift from God available to those who repent and are willing to extend it to others.
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@Lemming
That would be cheating.
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@timothyl
The "Harvard case by Trump" refers to a legal battle between Harvard University and the Trump administration over federal funding. The Trump administration had threatened to cut billions in research grants after accusing the university of not adequately addressing antisemitism, while Harvard sued, arguing the demands violated its First Amendment rights.
A federal judge ruled the administration's funding freeze was illegal, though the administration vowed to appeal.
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@GnosticChristianBishop
Your poor brain can make you poor too.
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@Lemming
Eg adding more salt or over frying it could change the outcome totally.
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@GnosticChristianBishop
You confirmed my claim. God is not human but a spirit, as attested to by our Lord Jesus Christ written here in John 4:24: God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
Only a spirt can live in heaven, not flesh and blood.
You posted, “God must be spirit if God is to exist both inside and outside of us, omnipresent, as Jesus says he does.”
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@GnosticChristianBishop
You were wrong to claim, “That right and duty to forgive was to Jesus , not the father.”
The premise that "Jesus forgave sinners unlike God" is incorrect, as many interpretations of Christianity view Jesus and God as one, and believe Jesus's act of forgiveness is an act of God.
Jesus forgave sinners because he has the authority to do so, and he came to save them.
Furthermore, the Bible shows that God also desires to forgive and offers forgiveness to those who repent, and the message of forgiveness extends through God and Jesus.
God forgave our sins.
1 John 1:9. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Jesus forgave our sins.
Mark 3:28 "Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter; Hebrews 10:12 but He (Jesus), having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, sat down at the right hand of God. (This means that forgiveness was finished on the Cross of Christ.)
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Allah is not pissed with the Muslims. Their numbers keep growing.
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The phrase "I was sent to bring salvation" is a central theme in the teachings of Jesus, directly referencing his mission to save humanity from sin and offer reconciliation with God.
This mission is described in the Bible as being sent by God the Father, with salvation being an act of delivering people from a state of being lost or sinful, culminating in eternal life for those who believe.
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Whether God should be blamed for Jesus's short mission is a matter of theological interpretation, not a factual question with a single answer.
Different theological perspectives exist, with some viewing Jesus's short mission as a necessary sacrifice for the salvation of humanity, while others see it as a tragedy that God chose or allowed.
But if Jesus hung around a bit longer he could have saved the Jews and destruction of their temple by the Romans.
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@Lemming
You are just short of suggesting identity theft.
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@GnosticChristianBishop
The Bible gives you a choice to believe or not to believe. Muslims have a choice too in the number of wives they can marry. Both religions offer a choice.
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@GnosticChristianBishop
Jesus saved us from our sins and death.
At the cross, God poured out His judgment on His Son, satisfying His wrath and making it possible for Him to forgive us. That's why Jesus shed His blood for your sins, my sins, and the sins of the whole world.
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@GnosticChristianBishop
God forgave our sins.
1 John 1:9. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
Jesus forgave our sins.
Mark 3:28 "Truly I say to you, all sins shall be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter; Hebrews 10:12 but He (Jesus), having offered one sacrifice for sins for all time, sat down at the right hand of God. (This means that forgiveness was finished on the Cross of Christ.)
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@GnosticChristianBishop
God is not human but a spirit, as attested to by our Lord Jesus Christ written here in John 4:24: God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”
Only a spirt can live in heaven, not flesh and blood.
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Just the night before Jesus prayed to be spared from his suffering.
Luke 22:42
He said, “Father, if it's your will, take this cup of suffering away from me. However, not my will but your will must be done.”
When Jesus found himself about to be crucified he turned to God again asking him why he was being forsaken.
Matthew 27:46
About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me
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@Lemming
Extensive use of GUND-ARMS resulted in pilots being crippled or even killed. In response, the Mobile Suit Development Council, led by the top mobile suit development companies, ordered an entire permanent ban on the GUND Format and all its applications.
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@GnosticChristianBishop
Islam and Christianity, while both monotheistic religions, have key differences regarding the nature of God, the identity of Jesus, and the path to salvation.
Christians believe in one God existing as a Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), with Jesus as the divine Son of God.
Muslims believe in a strictly singular God (Allah) and view Jesus as an important prophet but not divine.
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@GnosticChristianBishop
The premise that "Jesus forgave sinners unlike God" is incorrect, as many interpretations of Christianity view Jesus and God as one, and believe Jesus's act of forgiveness is an act of God.
Jesus forgave sinners because he has the authority to do so, and he came to save them.
Furthermore, the Bible shows that God also desires to forgive and offers forgiveness to those who repent, and the message of forgiveness extends through God and Jesus.
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@GnosticChristianBishop
The Consequences of Sin
Sin leads to death and destruction, causing physical issues, emotional emptiness, and spiritual death, breaking the relationship with God.
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@UltimateTrueKorea
You should post more frequently to change the outcome.
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@christinejohn
This is the firs time you posted here. Will that contribute to your new learning opportunities?
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@Mharman
You are proof of your own statement. People do forget about Gen X.
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@Mharman
Can you provide the link and some details about the site?
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Have you backed up any of my topics so I don’t have to?
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@UltimateTrueKorea
Good for you.
While milk can support healthy aging through its nutritional benefits, the idea that it makes you feel "younger" is complex. Some studies suggest low-fat milk is associated with slower cellular aging, while the high-fat content of whole milk is linked to accelerated aging at a cellular level, but this is still debated. Drinking milk provides nutrients that support mental sharpness, brain health, and skin elasticity, which can contribute to feeling good as you age.
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Freedom of expression in courts is a fundamental right, but it is not absolute and can be subject to reasonable limits.
Courts are generally open to the public to ensure transparency and public confidence, and this principle is often protected by freedom of expression guarantees.
However, limitations such as publication bans, orders to seal files, laws against hate speech or obscenity, and defamation suits are sometimes used to balance expression with other legal and social values.
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Goat milk can be healthier than cow's milk for some people due to being easier to digest and containing slightly different nutrient levels, like higher levels of some minerals and vitamins.
However, cow's milk is still a very nutritious option, and nutritional differences are often minor, depending on the specific nutrients being compared. For most healthy individuals, the choice between the two comes down to personal preference, cost, and accessibility.
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@Lemming
Your beliefs in Nihilism, Hedonism, Materialism, go beyond your shallow education . Makes you trail behind in everything.
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@olivianayl
It is coming at a time when education in America is declining.
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@johmax
You have a long way to go before you discover who or what you are to overcome your unknowns.
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@AnonYmous_Icon
Now go and improve your life and sulk no more.
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@Lemming
Just check the countries when robots are not in use. It could be a communication issue.
Many smaller or less industrialized nations, particularly in Africa, parts of South America, and Southeast Asia, likely have a very limited robotics industry.
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In the Bible, the distinction between clean and unclean food is detailed in Leviticus 11 and Deuteronomy 14, which provide criteria for what Israelites could and could not eat.
Land animals must have split hooves and chew the cud to be clean (like cattle and sheep), while animals that only meet one criterion (like pigs and camels) are unclean. Aquatic creatures with both fins and scales are clean (like salmon), but those without are unclean (like shrimp and catfish). Unclean birds include raptors and scavengers (like eagles and vultures), while clean birds are those that aren't. Insects like grasshoppers and locusts are clean if they have jointed legs for leaping, but others are unclean.
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@Lemming
How come America failed in all the wars it waged on countries like Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan and Iraq.
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@AnonYmous_Icon
Prolonged social isolation is generally not good for you and is considered a serious global health threat, comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
While having time alone for reflection and self-expression can be beneficial, prolonged isolation negatively impacts both mental and physical health.
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@n8nrgim
White House admits Trump’s message to Bondi to prosecute enemies was supposed to be a DM:
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@sambills
If you feel your mental health is declining, watch for signs like increased substance use, social withdrawal, persistent anxiety, or feelings of hopelessness. You can improve your well-being by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, talking to trusted people, and seeking professional help when needed.
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@Lemming
Reads like a military family.
President Trump says the purpose of the American military "is not to protect anyone's feelings" after announcing a new focus on "fitness, .
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@Patrica
To state that education in America is "dead" is an oversimplification, but it is in a state of crisis
, evidenced by a significant decline in student performance and widespread dissatisfaction with the system. While test scores have dropped and traditional public schools are struggling, innovation is occurring through the expansion of alternative learning models and new technology. The current state is more accurately described as a system in distress, marked by both decline and transformation.
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@Lemming
What attracted you to the military. Was it Vietnam war, Korean War, Afghanistan war or Iraq?
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