How will the miracle happen today?

Post by jimbokun » Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 2:21 PM UTC

nathan_compton wrote: post #74

jimbokun wrote: post #28

> Although we don’t deserve it, and have done nothing to merit it, we have been offered a glorious ride on this planet, if only we accept it. This is the core message of Christianity. Undeserved Grace. I will also say though, I find it annoying this guy so easily received gifts from those least able to afford them, and then admits he is not willing to be so generous himself. Did he learn nothing from their example?

This is what Christianity says its message is, but one can credibly read quite a few other core messages into what various types of Christians do.

Post by jimbokun » Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 2:22 PM UTC

1shooner wrote: post #139

igneo676 wrote: post #135

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You've been dealing with the wrong folks then because all Christians should believe what James says when we says James 2:14-20, 26 (NET) What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Can this kind of faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, keep warm and eat well,” but you do not give…

>all Christians should believe I think this is the point being made: your 'should', and by extension your quote, has no meaning when grace is defined as the single goal of spiritual life, and then is reduced to a simple transaction.

Post by dpc050505 » Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 9:21 PM UTC

bryanlarsen wrote: post #166

dpc050505 wrote: post #158

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I know several women who've travelled alone at various places in South America. My sister had her credit card blocked by her bank while travelling in Belize just before coming home. She got a ton of help from locals who understood her predicament.

Sure, lots of women travel alone, and most of them have excellent experiences. But you generally don't have to talk to a lot of them before you encounter one that's been sexually assaulted on her travels. Does that mean women shouldn't travel alone outside of "safe" countries? I am not in any sort of position to make that call. But I'll be supportive of my daughters if they decide to do so.