tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post379257056400725636..comments2023-09-06T22:30:02.061+10:00Comments on The Knight & Drummer: Reality Nastier than FictionAmfortashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07474382097575605017noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post-19093217340947490482017-10-14T04:43:58.097+11:002017-10-14T04:43:58.097+11:00One last thing, if I may - I believe that greed i...One last thing, if I may - I believe that greed in God's name should also receive top billing, considering greed is the only sin that actually made Christ angry (thieves in the temple) - it ruins both livelihood and lives, particularly in the form of lack of healthcare for millions, which can kill as well, both adults and children.<br /><br />If we're going to defend and protect the sick, vulnerable and defenseless, let's protect them all.<br /><br />But as I said, that's just my opinion, thank you for allowing it - I respect where you're coming from, I've been there myself before - but after much prayer and focus on the words of Christ as opposed to others, I've changed my mind :)<br /><br />Chrysalishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972571880025416943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post-26270549512144682402017-10-14T04:23:11.064+11:002017-10-14T04:23:11.064+11:00Oh my goodness, major typo correction (when I'...Oh my goodness, major typo correction (when I'm on my antiquated laptop, it just loves to scroll up while I'm typing a new paragraph, sometimes even deleting what was typed prior without my touching a thing).<br /><br />That was supposed to read, "Just as most heterosexual men do not rape women, most homosexuals do not rape others including children - rape isn't about sex anyway, it's about power over the defenseless and vulnerable, just like abortion, IMO."<br /><br />Chrysalishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972571880025416943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post-51323331551838450892017-10-14T04:16:48.050+11:002017-10-14T04:16:48.050+11:00As you know, I agree with you on abortion, but dis...As you know, I agree with you on abortion, but disagree on homosexuality - and IMO, there is a difference between paedophilism/sodomy and homosexuality that even the bible itself differentiates - forced rape versus "lies with." Just as most heterosexual mean rape women, most homosexuals do not rape children - rape isn't about sex anyway, it's about power over the defenseless and vulnerable, just like abortion, IMO.<br /><br />But I am not in Australia and I can only judge by my personal experience with homosexuals here in America, which has been one of their kindness, mercy to me when others had none to give, and of their own attempts at suicide after being bullied all through high school before they even admitted or realized they were gay - or after hearing some of the words that I've read spoken over them, even in this thread. It hurts my soul to hear these things spoken to others - period - on either side.<br /><br />But in fact, I see no difference between angry LGBT frothing at the mouth their hatred and propaganda against Christians and some Christians doing the same against them. I have seen bullying on both sides and one side imagining their better than the other morally is self-deception and folly. <br /><br />But the shame aspect I've seen from gay friends - I've almost lost two to suicide. The suicide rate for teenage sexually-confused teens is twice as high as heterosexuals according to the CDC, often after bullying - which I have seen myself.<br /><br />You really don't see any Christians killing themselves in shame like LGBTQ, do you? And that's because of their abundantly displayed moral-superiority, which often has to do with why they are persecuted more than simply BECAUSE they are Christian. <br /><br />Regardless, neither side deserves to be treated badly or condemned of soul - no one is beyond redemption - there's absolutely nothing in the bible that either gives us the authority to do so or advocates it (with the exception of Paul advocating shunning, which is in complete contradiction to Christ, who instead made the worst sinners his disciples.)<br /><br />Additionally, after transcribing for Boston Children's Hospital and learning the staggering amount of children actually born with some degree of both reproductive organs (much more often than you think) - and that the brain develops months before the reproductive organs (nipples first, it's why men have them until the body seals the deal), I believe that something went awry biologically, but just as with abortion, God doesn't make mistakes.<br /><br />So perhaps the lesson isn't for THEM, it's for us - how to better love our neighbors as ourselves as Christ commanded.<br /><br />Just my belief, open to and respect other opinions though, I get it :)Chrysalishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972571880025416943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post-16791524375991496302017-10-14T03:32:03.464+11:002017-10-14T03:32:03.464+11:00Thank you :) Hoping you received my earlier commen...Thank you :) Hoping you received my earlier comment this morning and why I came - to thank you for your post on prayer (Rosary for Battle).<br /><br />Here, though, your words remind me of John 10, that true sheep will hear their master's voice, as long as we try to hear it despite what press, politicians, priests, pastors and pundits may say. And that not all of his sheep belong to the same pen, but they are called nonetheless :)<br /><br />I trust my spiritual gift of discernment, given to me by my father - that I know my master's voice vs. a thief hiding within it or false prophets and recognizing fruits - and by fruits, I define that according to Galations 5:22-23 "Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control."<br /><br />Of course, there are good fakers and it's also true that none of us are always this way, even Paul himself "forgot" from time to time, as well as I have found "evidence" of God's voice having more to do with their spiritual or pure heart and intent at trying to please God, rather than their works or outward appearance pleasing others, because we all sin and fall short of the glory of God and sometimes we unknowingly sin despite the best Christian intent. Sometimes we allow ourselves to be misguided despite the best of intentions. <br /><br />Other times, the intent is money or power or to puff ourselves up with pride in spiritual superiority and receive their praise from men, "doing their good works publicly" like Christ said to the Pharisees, as well as "the outside of their cup may be clean, but the inside is filthy." <br /><br />Thus far, though, I have enough spiritual and tangible evidence that despite people that politicians and pastors are trying to sell me on as God's "chosen," I do not hear my master's voice one iota within them other than a few insincere political talking points I may agree with.<br /><br />I don't hear love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.<br /><br />I hear nothing but further efforts to create strife and distrust, anger, hatred, fear, arrogance, malice, and evil intent by other Christians - which does not translate to me to be fruit of the spirit of God at all - but I won't condemn anyone's soul regardless, I don't have that authority. <br /><br />I'm just saying I don't see the fruit at all, like others do:)<br /><br />But I'm still open to being wrong :)<br /><br />So just in case I'm wrong about my master's voice, just know that I pray daily for God to show me truth, show me what I'm missing that other Christians are saying, and for guidance, so I have not born false witness against my Christian brethren and would then need to seek forgiveness from both God and my neighbor, nor shut the door to the kingdom of heaven/cause little ones to stumble myself :(<br /><br />But thus far, with many of today's Christians (not including those you mention whom I don't know), I hear nothing but crickets and more evidence that the fruits of the spirit of God aren't touching them with a ten-foot-pole for whatever reason, and perhaps they should take a look at why - sorry. <br /><br />Doesn't mean they're not Christian, doesn't mean this isn't THEIR time of suffering (which we all have to endure in this life at some point), but it does mean they're not bearing witness to God's fruit on a regular basis and there's probably a reason for that.Chrysalishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972571880025416943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post-67030897874035640922017-10-14T03:03:40.954+11:002017-10-14T03:03:40.954+11:00Chrystal, regarding the emphasis on abortion and h...Chrystal, regarding the emphasis on abortion and homosexuality. These, you are right, are just two issues and there are many more. <br /><br />But abortion kills human beings. The most vulnerable and innocent human beings. It is worse than a war in which the enemy shoots back. These babies are totally and utterly defenceless. And it is the most awful scourge of the day. It kills. It maims the souls of the mothers. <br /><br />Homosexuality is being thrust upon us, daily, unrelentingly and insidiously, even into our schools and children, and must by necessity be addressed, countered, fought and defeated. That is why they currently take, 'top billing'. They are the most ferocious elements of Evil's army that is attacking us at the present.<br /><br />Pray your Rosary Chrystal. We are desperately in need of Supernatural help.Amfortashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07474382097575605017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post-11036180500272081872017-10-14T02:53:11.580+11:002017-10-14T02:53:11.580+11:00Many Christians, you are right, fail to speak out ...Many Christians, you are right, fail to speak out against many evils. But them many christians are barely Christian these days and this is not about Trump. This is about the situation in Oz, and the war against Christians here. <br /><br />Christ did not take up arms against anyone. Correct again. He was on a Mission of Salvation. He was the Ultimate Sacrifice. He allowed Himself to be taken, scourged, mocked, defiled and crucified.<br /><br />Many a fine man and woman are standing with Him (whether they will be acknowledged by Him - my Supplier - or not remains to be seen. I have faith in His Mercy) and they are being hounded by forces of evil right here. Graham and Kathy have done so and continue to do so out of Love, charity, in a spirit and behaviour of care and prayer.<br /><br />One, Kathy, is a Catholic. One, Graham is not. He is called a christian. He is one. He is a fine and good man. My Supplier knows His own.<br /><br />Both drink at my Tavern. As do you. All are welcome. Many are called.......<br /><br />By their fruits.... etc. The people who oppose them are clearly not on my Supplier's side.<br /><br />Amfortashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07474382097575605017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post-38833723838273350792017-10-14T01:42:44.405+11:002017-10-14T01:42:44.405+11:00DforD - I agree, Christians need to stop making ex...DforD - I agree, Christians need to stop making excuses for evil and that includes Trump just because he's "supposedly" anti-abortion. There are more kinds of evil than just abortion and homosexuality, why do those receive top billing on sin?<br /><br />In fact, Christ's biggest pet peeve evils were greed, hypocrisy, and judgmentalism within the church itself, causing little ones to stumble/shutting the door of the kingdom of heaven in others' faces, but we hear few Christians speak against those evils these days, which is odd to me, considering they were central to Christ's message.<br /><br />On that note, it's not that we're "holding hands and singing kumbaya", it's that we're "trying" to emulate Christ - who last time I checked scripture, never took up arms with anyone and was all about sacrifice - and in fact, healed the Centurion's ear after Peter took up his sword and cut it off in the Garden of Gethsemane.<br /><br />At most Christ spoke out, chased the greedy out of the temple with whips for misusing his father's house as a money-making ponzi schem - but he mostly drew people to him due his compassion, mercy, and sacrifice on behalf of their sin and if they would not listen, "shook the dust from his feet."<br /><br />Thus, just as some have varying definitions of evil, there are varying definitions of what it means to be a Christian. <br /><br />I try to emulate Christ (often unsuccessfully), but ultiimately it is HE who judges souls, who is Christian and who is not, not us. <br /><br />Matthew 7 is one of my favorite verses because he's talking to US as Christians about what "works against evil" we imagine qualify us into heaven vs. God's grace and will:<br /><br />"21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’<br />Chrysalishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972571880025416943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post-20049668376762374492017-10-13T14:44:52.927+11:002017-10-13T14:44:52.927+11:00Yes. That is the root dysfunction. Excuse oneself ...Yes. That is the root dysfunction. Excuse oneself and disparage others.Amfortashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07474382097575605017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post-64361150152830029082017-10-13T11:29:13.084+11:002017-10-13T11:29:13.084+11:00My theory is that abortion supporters know that ab...My theory is that abortion supporters know that abortion is wrong. They know it's murder. That's why they're so angry and shrill. They're trying to convince themselves that it's OK to kill inconvenient babies.<br /><br />They're too selfish and too filled with hate to stop doing it but they still know it's wrong. <br /><br />It's the same with male homosexuals. Their aggressive response to even the mildest criticism is fuelled by their own self-disgust.dfordoomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306293859869179118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post-90922483368729744322017-10-12T18:47:05.137+11:002017-10-12T18:47:05.137+11:00Yes. It is par for the course by 'our ABC'...Yes. It is par for the course by 'our ABC' - Aunty BBC's skanky neice. Amfortashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07474382097575605017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post-53349924649843345182017-10-12T18:29:00.495+11:002017-10-12T18:29:00.495+11:00"Sisters" is precisely the show which sh..."Sisters" is precisely the show which should not be on, normalizing such things, and the producers need to be given their marching orders.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post-22762373325167120082017-10-12T13:37:27.043+11:002017-10-12T13:37:27.043+11:00You point to a central cunundrum. How to confront ...You point to a central cunundrum. How to confront evil. I agree that many elected drones are in favour of murdering babies but some are not and they need support. Praying does no good? I cannot agree with that. It is the leasy we can do and is easy even for the most lukewarm soul. So do it.<br /><br />I agree too that we must confront evil and prevent it as far as possible. But by Christian means, means we are limited in our responses. My personal humanity and mode of being is to cut them all down with my sword, but my Supplier has given a very firm example of sacrifice. One has to follow the lead.<br /><br />We cannot comprehend evil because evil is beyong comprehension. We can apprehend it though. We can hold hands in its face. The Million in Poland for example did so just the other day. Kumbaya is not Christian but singing the Rosary is. And what a message it sends.Amfortashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07474382097575605017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776872662073607566.post-12814166825133445812017-10-12T12:03:56.236+11:002017-10-12T12:03:56.236+11:00We must definitely pray for our parliamentarians, ...<em>We must definitely pray for our parliamentarians, who need their eyes opened to the horrors of abortion</em><br /><br />I'm afraid our parliamentarians are already very much aware of the horrors of abortion. The problem is that they're totally in favour of those horrors. <br /><br />Christians need to stop making excuses for evil. We are not dealing with well-meaning misguided people. We are dealing with people who take pleasure in the slaughter of babies. They are not motivated by misguided compassion. They are motivated by virulent hatred.<br /><br />I find it strange that modern Christians seem to be utterly incapable of comprehending actual evil. You can't fight evil by holding hands and singing Kumbaya.dfordoomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306293859869179118noreply@blogger.com