Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-23 Thread GJTabor
I didn't read what you sent because you don't follow the whole Old Testament law on the Sabbath.  Therefore you are condemning others and not following the whole law yourself.  He who is guilty of one point of the law is guilty of breaking all the law.  I did go to the bottom and find what I said

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-23 Thread Marlin Halverson
hewed difference between the unclean and the clean, and have hid their eyes from my sabbaths, and I am profaned among them. Source: TRUTH ON THE WEB MINISTRIES -- WWW.TRUTHONTHEWEB.ORG    From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 7:14

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-12 Thread GJTabor
You have made a fine point.  However, it doesn't excuse Heb. 10:25.  We are not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together, like some do.  That is the bottom.  This is not to be in disagreement with your post. Michael D:  I believe alot of the confusion concerning this issue relates to the fa

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-12 Thread michael douglas
Michael D:  I believe alot of the confusion concerning this issue relates to the fact that the term worship is misconstrued in mainstream Christianity. Under the law, worship was predominantly related to ostentatious ceremonies and official rituals and a specific location. It seems instructive to m

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-12 Thread michael douglas
   ShieldsFamily <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi Michael D,   You could start with the 10 Commandments in Exodus 20:8-11:   “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the 7th day is a Sabbath of the Lord your God; in it you shall not do any work

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-12 Thread ShieldsFamily
]] On Behalf Of michael douglas Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 7:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas    Laura,   I think you have missed David's point entirely. Marlin is convicted to honor the SABBATH, as scripture clearly tells us to do. Mi

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-12 Thread michael douglas
   David Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:   Laura,   I think you have missed David's point entirely. Marlin is convicted to honor the SABBATH, as scripture clearly tells us to do. Michael D: Hey Izzy, if you will oblige, I am interested in knowing where in the scripture I'll bae able to find

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Glenn,   Let’s all just kiss and make up! J   Hugs, Izzy   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 7:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   I'm not leavi

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
I'm not leaving TT.  I just think I am hindering Marlin and your conservation.  So I am going to bow out of this conservation for now. The conservation seems to be all one sided.  I say something but Marlin doesn't address what I said.   I am going to just watch.  I might jump in a little, but I ho

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Glenn,   You teased Blainer for running off….you’d better not do it now! J     Izzy   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 6:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
t: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas > Marlin, this sounds like false idols to me. Am I wrong? Yes. We agree. False idols. > I know a lot of people try and say this is a christmas tree. You don't think that, do you? Dear David, If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck it is close enough fo

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Glenn,   Thanks for calming down.   Love, Izzy   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 4:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   Izzy, you just don't g

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
The answer to your Christmas problem is the "doctrine of origins".  There is nothing in the Bible that says it is a sin IF IT IS NOT IN THE BIBLE. The first part of Jeremiah 10 sure sounds like a Christmas tree.  Later verses could show that it is some kind of a carved object, an image.  I realiz

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
Marlin, you brought it on yourself.  I just responded to the Holy Spirit inside of me.  You NEVER attempted to REFUTE ONE THING I HAVE SAID.  So there's no carrying on a conservation with you.  I attended a 7th Day Adventists prophecy workshop.  It was the worse thing I ever attended. Tried to sne

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread Marlin Halverson
> Marlin, this sounds like false idols to me. Am I wrong? Yes. We agree. False idols. > I know a lot of people try and say this is a christmas tree. You don't think that, do you? Dear David, If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck it is close enough for me to consider that it

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 11/11/2002 5:20:11 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jumping to conclusions is not wise. noone was jumpint to conclusions.  Thanks for answering the questions.  Laura

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread Marlin Halverson
To Whom It May Concern:    We do not sell Christmas products.    Not that it should make any difference, we fellowship regularly with some wonderful and loving Seventh Day Adventists, and attend independent Bible studies with many of the same people.  We do not subscribe to all of their ide

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
The below statement is a total lack of knowledge.   I am getting out of this discussion.  Bye. PS.  Still waitng to see if Marlin is selling Christmas trees or materials?  I wonder that God didn't get after David for not worshipping; after all, he just wrote songs and sang them from the pastures

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
Izzy, you just don't get it.  The doctrine of origins is EXACTLY what Marlin is teaching.  It is nothing new.  I put a name on it as it is called in theological circles.  FURTHERMORE, MARLIN IS NOT JUST SAYING CHRISTMAS IS UNSCRIPTURAL FOR HIM. He is saying it is a sin for me to celebrate Christmas

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
David's point missed the point entirely.  David's point does not excuse Heb. 10:25.  I haven't missed David's point.  The dots to David's point do not connect to Heb. 10:25. WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.  The Scriptures do NOT tell us too worship on Saturday.  Read my post and the commentaries on Acts 20:7

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Title: Message Laura,   You don't have to worship-every-Sunday-in-church to worship. As I said, the Amish worship as a church group every other Sunday. Some folks don't have a church nearby, so they worship at home. Some folks are too ill to leave their homes; does that mean they "don't wors

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 11/11/2002 3:27:49 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Laura,   Thanks for giving him that. And if he is led to worship on the Sabbath, isn't it obvious to you that he is not going to worship on Sunday instead?   Izzy Are you serious?  So if you don't have a

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Title: Message Laura,   Thanks for giving him that. And if he is led to worship on the Sabbath, isn't it obvious to you that he is not going to worship on Sunday instead?   Izzy -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTEC

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Title: Message Glenn,   You are the one bringing up "doctrine of origins", (which by the way is not in the Bible); Marlin never did. This is theology terminology psychobabble that certain people like to use to confuse the issue when they can't come up with scripture to defend their point of

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
I'm sorry that Marlin apparently doesn't have a place to worship.  I didn't realize there was no Messianic Fellowship where he lives - whereever that is.  Laura

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
Then he should worship somewhere on Sunday or start a group on Saturday.  Laura

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 11/11/2002 2:56:09 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know that you were not finding fault with Saturday worship.  I'm just wondering how willing you are to follow your own advise! I'd go to a Messianic service -  They have awesome music and serve the same

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread David Miller
mily To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 3:54 PM Subject: RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas Laura,   I think you have missed David's point entirely. Marlin is convicted to honor the SABBATH, as scripture clearly tells us to do. So what if he lives in an area wh

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread David Miller
ECTED] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 3:45 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas In a message dated 11/11/2002 12:47:54 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok, Laura.  How about this.  You go to a Messianic assembly next Saturdayand meet with them regularly.  Their

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread ShieldsFamily
Title: Message Laura,   I think you have missed David's point entirely. Marlin is convicted to honor the SABBATH, as scripture clearly tells us to do. So what if he lives in an area where there is no Sabbath-worshipping fellowship What if it takes a great deal of planning to get a group

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 11/11/2002 12:47:54 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok, Laura.  How about this.  You go to a Messianic assembly next Saturday and meet with them regularly.  Their music may not be your favorite, and their format of worship might not be what you want, and the

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
Glenn wrote: > Many have it backwards today.  They give sinners > hell and gently talk to Christians.  Jesus was the > opposite when he talked to the woman at the well > and the religious leaders of his day. Glenn, the problem is that you are the pastor here, the doctor, the representative of the

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread David Miller
Glenn wrote: > Many have it backwards today. They give sinners > hell and gently talk to Christians. Jesus was the > opposite when he talked to the woman at the well > and the religious leaders of his day. Glenn, the problem is that you are the pastor here, the doctor, the representative of the

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread David Miller
Marlin wrote: > JER 10:3For the customs of the people [are] vain: > for [one] cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of > the hands of the workman, with the axe. > JER 10:4They deck it with silver and with gold; > they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it > move not. > JER 10:

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread David Miller
Laura wrote: > This isn't about what day we worship - it is > about the fact that Martin seems not to worship > with other believers on a regular basis. You and Glenn completely missed my point. Think about it this way. Right or wrong, suppose you came to the ideology that Saturday would be the

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
David, you have never understood the meaning of the word Christian.  It is a name given by God to his followers.  See the posts I have sent.  Christian means belonging to Christ.  Those that burned Tyndale at the stake did not belong to Christ.   "EVERYBODY CLAIMING TO BE CHRISTIAN...AIN'T". FURTH

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
See David, I disagree with you.   Marlin is not answering questions.  How many times has he been asked this question?  We still have no answer.  Here's the truth.  IF he sells Christmas trees, or anything associated with Christmas, he is a hypocrite.  If he doesn't sell anything to do with Christma

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 11/11/2002 9:37:13 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Laura wrote: >I don't know anyone who is a Christian who can get >by without worshipping on a regular basis with other >believers and still maintain their walk with God. >No denomination is perfect, no church

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
Glenn to David - I was waiting for your attack on me.  What took so long?  Take it up with the Holy Spirit.  It was revealed to me.  So I guess the Holy Spirit is wrong.  Glenn wrote: > I will give you my two bits worth.  It is you, Martin. > You have a party spirit.  You are the one who can't >

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread David Miller
Glenn wrote: > I will give you my two bits worth. It is you, Martin. > You have a party spirit. You are the one who can't > worship with others on a continuing basis. > You are the one who gives me the impression if we > can't understand your questions without answers, > we are not spiritual. > Y

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread CHamm56114
Marlin,  If you are against Christmas that is fine with me but I still want to know if you benefit financially from the sale of items from your business during the Christmas season.  Laura

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
Marlin, I still have heard an answer from you concerning your selling of Christmas product?  Do you sell Christmas product or not?   Why is this so hard to answer? 

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-11 Thread GJTabor
Why?  Because it is false teaching.  It is wrong to teach falsely.  What group of Christians do you worship with on a regular basis? Why?  Because this false teaching attempts to take away the freedom we have in Christ.  Izzy is on your side and she gave Bible.  You did not respond to the Bible ve

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread Marlin Halverson
  But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.   Love,   Marlin - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 7:30 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas I did ask Marli

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
I did ask Marlin and he said words to the effect that Christmas was a sin.  There no need to get in a word game.  I've asked Marlin a lot of questions, but I don't get many answers.  I get the impression that if I have to ask then I am not in turn with the Holy Spirit. I repeat, I don't care if

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
I enjoy Marlin for his sincerity too.  As far as his uniqueness, I have not heard anything unique/new from him.  The spirit that bothers me is with anyone who can't get along in any church.  I get the impression if you don't see it his way, you are not spiritual.  I could be wrong, but if I am righ

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 2:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   You, also, did not address my post.  Bible please. \Where in the Bible does it say it is a sin (Marlins says it is or words to that effect.) to

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
On a good day I do both.  Izzy   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 4:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   Do you worship with Christians on Saturday or just

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 4:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   Right, I am on Marlins back for judging people who have a spirit of which he is guilty.  That's my stand.  I referred to one of your scriptures as it applies to Christmas.  I referr

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
Do you worship with Christians on Saturday or just lay around and smell candles? P.S. No I don’t judge Christians by what days they choose to worship or celebrate the Lord on, for the reason of the scriptures I already gave you more than once. Izzy

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
who judge your neighbor?” Izzy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 3:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas Izzy, I don't have a clue why you are on my back.  

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
: Sunday, November 10, 2002 3:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   Izzy, I don't have a clue why you are on my back.   YOU DON'T GIVE ME BIBLE.  No, on second thought, I do understand why you are on my back.   I stand by Hebrews 10:25 you can stand on Marlin.  Excuse

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   Izzy, I don't have a clue why you are on my back.   YOU DON'T GIVE ME BIBLE.  No, on second thought, I do understand why you are on my back.   I stand by Hebrews 10:25 you can stand on Marlin.  Excuses, excuses, excuses is what Marlin gave.  I

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
Christmas.  It violates the truth of God.   --Marlin - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 6:28 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   Martin - Quite frankly this is double talk.  I hav

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
lto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 2:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas It doesn't matter what you prefer.  The word Christian is a divinely called name.  Others on TT, I'm sure are smarter, than Strongs though.  :-) Mar

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
Marlin, I would also appreciate hearing your definition of a party spirit. Izzy   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 1:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
, November 10, 2002 2:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   It doesn't matter what you prefer.  The word Christian is a divinely called name.  Others on TT, I'm sure are smarter, than Strongs though.  :-) Marlin, himself told me he did worship with anyone.   Marli

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
You, also, did not address my post.  Bible please. \Where in the Bible does it say it is a sin (Marlins says it is or words to that effect.) to celebrate Christmas?  This has not been addressed. What does going Christmas shopping have to do with celebrating Christmas? On a personal level, I don't

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
It doesn't matter what you prefer.  The word Christian is a divinely called name.  Others on TT, I'm sure are smarter, than Strongs though.  :-) Marlin, himself told me he did worship with anyone.   Marlin, himself. Excuse me, Glenn, but where did Marlin say he was not able to get along with othe

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
eated into house churches.  They became persecuted. By the way, you have been mis-spelling my name. Love, Marlin - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 1:34 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas Thanks Martin, for your reply.

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   The world is going to hell and you are against Christmas.  Wow!  Where is a Bible verse against it?  Your argument from Biblical silence is bad hermeneutics.  To follow this method of Biblical interpretation is to lead to all kinds of

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
12:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   Thanks Martin, for your reply.  It helps me understand you much better. 1.  I am not surprised you can't get along with any Christians and have to stay by yourself.  You should consider you are the one in error.  I say this be

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread Marlin Halverson
ted into house churches.  They became persecuted.   By the way, you have been mis-spelling my name.   Love,   Marlin - Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 1:34 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas Thanks Ma

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
Glenn,   I’m so glad that David Miller is making such progress with you! J   Izzy   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 11:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
Yes, you do.  "You" are your party spirit.  You are your own denomination.  You have separated yourself from others.  This is the party spirit. In a message dated 11/10/2002 9:37:19 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We do not belong to a denomination and we do not believe in a p

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread CHamm56114
I don't know anyone who is a Christian who can get by without worshipping on a regular basis with other believers and still maintain their walk with God.  No denomination is perfect, no church is perfect and no pastor is perfect BUT we serve a perfect God and He told us to assemble together.  Laura

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
I will give you my two bits worth.  It is you, Martin.  You have a party spirit.  You are the one who can't worship with others on a continuing basis. You are the one who gives me the impression if we can't understand your questions without answers, we are not spiritual.  You are the one who ha

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 11/10/2002 1:02:07 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What is a party spirit?  Laura Like I said   What is a party spirit?  Laura

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread Marlin Halverson
What is a party spirit?  Laura   1CO 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as    unto carnal, [even] as unto babes in Christ.1CO 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were    not able [to bear it], neither y

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 11/10/2002 9:37:19 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We do not belong to a denomination and we do not believe in a party spirit, which is one of the fruits of the flesh. What is a party spirit?  Laura

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread CHamm56114
In a message dated 11/10/2002 9:37:19 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes, I am against Christmas.  It violates the truth of God.   How much does your greenhouse business benefit from the sale of poinsettas and Christmas trees?  Laura

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
The world is going to hell and you are against Christmas.  Wow!  Where is a Bible verse against it?  Your argument from Biblical silence is bad hermeneutics.  To follow this method of Biblical interpretation is to lead to all kinds of confusion.  This is what leads the C/C to call instrumental inst

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
Thanks Martin, for your reply.  It helps me understand you much better. 1.  I am not surprised you can't get along with any Christians and have to stay by yourself.  You should consider you are the one in error.  I say this because you can't get along, for any extended period of time, WITH ANYBOD

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
If I do that doesn't make it right.  Wrong is wrong.  I do not post on TT like Martin does.  I tell you what I think, which is alway right.  :-)  David convinced me I am perfect.  :-) Glenn wrote: HE COMES ACROSS WITH PIOUS ARROGANCE.  Izzy says: And you don’t

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread Marlin Halverson
ED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 6:28 PM Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas Martin - Quite frankly this is double talk.  I have had enough of it with the Mormons so I recognize it quite quickly.   If it doesn't matter if you are against Christmas th

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
    Glenn wrote:  HE COMES ACROSS WITH PIOUS ARROGANCE.    Izzy says: And you don’t

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
Izzy, you didn't address my comments. PS.  I haven't judged Martin's motives.  I don't have a clue what he is saying AND I said that.  But his implication is that Christmas is a sin!  I WILL TELL YOU THIS.  HE COMES ACROSS WITH PIOUS ARROGANCE.  Is he arrogantly pious?  I don't have a clue as

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
know why. You are judging their motives.   Izzy   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 7:41 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   Izzy, this kind of belief will lead to you

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
Izzy, this kind of belief will lead to you all sorts of extremes and into cults if you are not careful.  I grew up with this anti-Christmas belief and it IS WRONG WRONG WRONG.  You need to think outside the box.  THERE IS ONE EXTREMIST GROUP THAT BELIEVES THE FALSE DOCTRINE that if it not in the Bi

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
FURTHERMORE, comment below was in response to NOT answering questions.    Glenn wrote: > I want Bible.  I don't care about what you think. > I care about what the Bible says. Glenn, I'm somewhat offended by your comments here.  If you only care about what they Bible says, why be on this list?  Y

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread ShieldsFamily
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 11:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   I want Bible.  I don't care about what you think.   I care about what the Bible says.  Marlin, I did not ask you the question below

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
If the purpose is to hear what people have to say, then Martin needs to say something.  Martin needs to answer questions WHICH HE DOES NOT DO.    HE IS COMING ACROSS TO ME AS SOME "I'M IN ON SOME SUPER SECRET SUPER SPIRITUAL TRUTH" AND IF YOU LOVE JESUS YOU WILL SPEND HOURS DIGGING OUT THE SECRETS.

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread GJTabor
Glenn to DavidM -- Refuse to be offended is the only way to stay on TT. Glenn wrote: > I want Bible.  I don't care about what you think. > I care about what the Bible says. Glenn, I'm somewhat offended by your comments here.  If you only care about what they Bible says, why be on this list?  You

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-10 Thread David Miller
Glenn wrote: > I want Bible. I don't care about what you think. > I care about what the Bible says. Glenn, I'm somewhat offended by your comments here. If you only care about what they Bible says, why be on this list? You have a Bible, don't you? Just go read it. The purpose of a list like thi

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-09 Thread GJTabor
I want Bible.  I don't care about what you think.   I care about what the Bible says.  Marlin, I did not ask you the question below about Christmas—that came from Glenn. I find your comments very interesting. I can also see the value of not getting caught up on what are now secular holidays.

RE: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-09 Thread ShieldsFamily
?   Izzy   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Marlin Halverson Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 5:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas   Dear Izzy,   Does it really matter to you to know whether I am against

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-09 Thread GJTabor
Martin - Quite frankly this is double talk.  I have had enough of it with the Mormons so I recognize it quite quickly.   If it doesn't matter if you are against Christmas then why send links.  Notice that was not a question.  I have to assume it matters to you or you wouldn't send links.  Just lik

Re: [TruthTalk] Xmas

2002-11-09 Thread Marlin Halverson
Dear Izzy,   Does it really matter to you to know whether I am against Christmas?  Most people, 99%, cannot be bothered with the truth.  They are too busy.    I understand that there is only so much time.  But when the Lord brings something to my attention, it is my duty before Him, because