Re: [TruthTalk] Slithering

2003-06-06 Thread Dave
  Charles Perry Locke wrote: > DaveH, > >    This post reminds me of the old joke that goes something like this: "A > woman was watching the High School Marching Band at halftime, of which her > son was a member. Once she located him in the formation, she was so excited > that she cried out, "Loo

Re: [TruthTalk] Prooftext

2003-06-06 Thread Dave
  David Miller wrote: > DAVEH: > > I've always imagined Jesus to be like that.  There > > were times when he wasn't so polite, as in the Temple > > chastising the money changers.  However, I'm not Jesus. > > Nor do I feel compelled (yet) to exercise righteous > > indignation.  I can't even imagin

Re: [TruthTalk] Slithering

2003-06-06 Thread Charles Perry Locke
DaveH, This post reminds me of the old joke that goes something like this: "A woman was watching the High School Marching Band at halftime, of which her son was a member. Once she located him in the formation, she was so excited that she cried out, "Look! Everyone is out of step except my son

RE: [TruthTalk] Gluttony & Exercise

2003-06-06 Thread Terry Clifton
While the Democratic party is made up mostly of liars and thieves and homosexuals and killers, there are some Christian independents with no party affiliation that are better choices than most republicans, who are also mostly liars and thieves.  Terry the Worst Republican is better than the

Re: [TruthTalk] Slithering

2003-06-06 Thread Dave
  ShieldsFamily wrote: Personally, I hope for everyone--regardless of viewpoint--on TT to be comfortable discussing issues.  That's why I get a bit bent out of shape with hateful, caustic, castigating people--I don't want them chasing people off with their "casting you into hell" kind of talk

RE: [TruthTalk] Gluttony & Exercise

2003-06-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
David, a couple of questions (if you don't mind me butting in!) How does one commit gluttony on only one meal/day? It seems unlikely that in one meal you could consume more than your daily caloric needs. ( or by gluttony do you mean just lusting about food?) When you "committed gluttony in March"

RE: [TruthTalk] Gluttony & Exercise

2003-06-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
g, if you are worrying about a “long list” of things to do regarding being a responsible citizen, I can help.  How long does it take to vote? (Not very!)  Does it take “too long” to figure out HOW to vote? Here’s a quick hint for you: “Republican” and “No”. You’ll never go wrong, since No

RE: [TruthTalk] Gluttony & Exercise

2003-06-06 Thread David Miller
Hey Gary. Do you think a person can be overweight and yet not be guilty of gluttony? Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. -- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.

Re: [TruthTalk] Gluttony & Exercise

2003-06-06 Thread ttxpress
On Fri, 6 Jun 2003 10:44:32 -0400 "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:> Gary wrote:>>this is exactly why (partic in valid NT counseling/preaching) >>to carefully establish NT/exegetical linkage betw obesity and >>gluttony (which is truthful/correct), not betw obesity and >>laziness/la

[TruthTalk] Slithering

2003-06-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
Personally, I hope for everyone--regardless of viewpoint--on TT to be comfortable discussing issues.  That's why I get a bit bent out of shape with hateful, caustic, castigating people--I don't want them chasing people off with their "casting you into hell" kind of talk.  I think that is en

[TruthTalk] Courtesy of Joke of the Day

2003-06-06 Thread Dave
A pig and a chicken were walking by a church where a gala charity event was taking place. Getting caught up in the spirit, the pig suggested to the chicken that they each make a contribution. "Great idea!" the chicken cried. "Let's offer them ham and eggs?" "Not so fast," said the pig testily. "F

Re: [TruthTalk] Prooftext

2003-06-06 Thread Dave
  David Miller wrote: > DAVEH: > > Hm..and what do YOU perceive to be my > > "heart", DavidM??? > > I think you are a very secure and serious Mormon DAVEH:  I've always thought such too. > who enjoys listening to > Protestants try and defend viewpoints that don't make much sense to you.

Re: [TruthTalk] Indianapolis police..'gluttony'

2003-06-06 Thread ttxpress
clarification, hopefully:)   On Thu, 5 Jun 2003 19:50:13 -0600 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [DavidM:]>..[do] you think that Christ's kingdom today is under Satan's power?   no--but the NT makes it quite clear, that for now--in 'this age'--Satan is pegged, [like a mad dog] on a 

Re: [TruthTalk] Indianapolis police..'gluttony'

2003-06-06 Thread ttxpress
  On Thu, 5 Jun 2003 01:37:41 -0400 "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:>Gary wrote:>>I didn't see where the SPs mention this (example) >>of sin/s in a NT context, but (rather) they blast >>away homosex, etc., while, acc to the Ap Paul/NT, >>even 'gossip' (as well as 'gluttony') is e

Re: [TruthTalk] Indianapolis police..'gluttony'

2003-06-06 Thread ttxpress
On Wed, 04 Jun 2003 23:51:12 -0700 Dave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BTW, Does anyone know how the petro supply (partic for fuel oil, gas, etc.) works in Israel(?)--e.g., who maintains their supplies given the dearth of oil under their piece of

RE: [TruthTalk] Prooftext

2003-06-06 Thread David Miller
DAVEH: > I've always imagined Jesus to be like that. There > were times when he wasn't so polite, as in the Temple > chastising the money changers. However, I'm not Jesus. > Nor do I feel compelled (yet) to exercise righteous > indignation. I can't even imagine condemning one of > my Bro

[TruthTalk] Gluttony & Exercise

2003-06-06 Thread David Miller
Gary wrote: > this is exactly why (partic in valid NT counseling/preaching) > to carefully establish NT/exegetical linkage betw obesity and > gluttony (which is truthful/correct), not betw obesity and > laziness/lack of exercise per se This is an interesting comment that I would like to see you

RE: [TruthTalk] Prooftext

2003-06-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
Dave H, I think what David Miller really means to say is that you should be more like ME (who might be misjudged as being obnoxious) than like Beaver Cleaver's best friend (what was his name???)  LOL! Izzy   PS When did you say you were planning to abandon Mormonism? Or was that just a ru

RE: [TruthTalk] Furthermore...

2003-06-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
Okay, Mr. Evasion, so what is the final decision on YOUR part--does your faith lead you to be a responsible voting citizen? (I hope not, since I hear you are a Liberal!) :-) And, no, Jesus does not get me all "riled up", although you might be capable of that. :-) BTW, I was just listening to Rush w

[TruthTalk] Indianapolis Update - Charges Dropped

2003-06-06 Thread David Miller
Charges Dropped Against Indianapolis Four Indianapolis- All criminal charges were dropped without explanation against four SPF members arrested May 24, 2003, while preaching at the Indy 500 parade in downtown Indianapolis. Story at: http://www.streetpreachersfellowship.com/indy2.asp Peace be

RE: [TruthTalk] Prooftext

2003-06-06 Thread David Miller
DAVEH: > Hm..and what do YOU perceive to be my > "heart", DavidM??? I think you are a very secure and serious Mormon who enjoys listening to Protestants try and defend viewpoints that don't make much sense to you. :-) I think you miss having someone like Glenn around here to enter

Re: [TruthTalk] Prooftext

2003-06-06 Thread Terry Clifton
This is one area where you are absolutely right. Terrry > would be change the way TTers interact with others. IMHO, divergent views and opinions can (and should) be expressed and shared without animosity or acrid comments. If notwhat message does that convey! > > > -- > ~~~ > Dave

Re: [TruthTalk] Furthermore...

2003-06-06 Thread ttxpress
[5/4, g:] >"All things have been handed over to Me by My Father..." Matt 11:27 [5/5, g:] Iz, All I asked you to do is 'think' about this; JC has a way of rilin' you up--eh? Would you rather think about Rush Limbaugh? Ask DrGT politely--he can send you a diatribe or two l, g __

Re: [TruthTalk] Prooftext

2003-06-06 Thread Dave
  ShieldsFamily wrote: > Oh, yeah, for sure--we need MORE of that!!! (I'm not naming any names!) DAVEH:   Ahhh..why not, Izzy?!?!?!?!   DavidM is a big boy..he can take the heat!        Seriously though.I suspect there are a few TTers who believe I'm here to win converts to M

[TruthTalk] Furthermore...

2003-06-06 Thread ShieldsFamily
g, FURTHERMORE…If you really believed this to be true in all instances you would not bother to Exercise! Or get medical treatment! Or eat properly! Because EVERYTHING is preordained, and you have NO CHOICE about anything.  I believe that wherever God has given us a CHOICE (as He has by giv