[TruthTalk] What is sin

[Judy Taylor]

I wouldn't be so sure Lance; the powers of darkness can cause one to believe that black is white and sour is sweet. So I don't find ppl who are as sure as you that you know all the details of international politics, trade, etc. to be truly credible.  Many of us who live in the lower 48 have an entirely other perspective even without any rose coloured glasses.   jt   On Tue, 24 May 2005 07:19:31 -0400 "Lance Muir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Just so you know, I do know the difference between up/down and black/white. Methinks you over generalize. From: Judy Taylor   Are you angry with the US or GWB Lance?  I've lived in Canada twice and nothing has changed, still the old inferiority complex and finding things to be critical of over the border.  BTW a critical spirit is not from God, why not be grateful for the good things?  The US isn't all bad, if it were ppl would not be risking their lives to come here - neither is Canada all good. If we looked under the surface we would find the same kind of corruption on a smaller scale - maybe even worse.  jt   On Tue, 24 May 2005 04:44:00 -0400 "Lance Muir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: National debt anyone? They, it'd seem own you. The nations to watch are China & India. Apart from it's weaponry, the good old US of A pretty much produces nothing. Sorry, agriculture is still a factor, globally.  From: ShieldsFamily Ooooohhh, that!  Yup.  That’s why we now own France, Japan, and most of the rest of the world.    Lance Muir writes: Why would we be? We are not invading countries to build an empire. From: ShieldsFamily I’m sure you and Canada are not being judged for anything at all.  How lovely for you.  Izzy   Lance Muir You, collectively, are being judged now for your consumerist, religious, non-kingdom building (see Dallas Willard on this), dualist, gnostic approach to what should be an embodied gospel. God may well be using 'them' to judge you. From: Judy Taylor Would you rather have mid east cloak and dagger along with muslim violence and insanity.  Also how can you be so sure that God is not involved with what is happening in the middle east. How are you so sure it is not the time of Iraq's visitation?  Through history God has always used one nation to judge another.  Yes, the US will be judged also but - IN GOD'S TIME - Not Lance's.  jt   <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: 'If' is the operative wordy, Izzy. Given GWB's track record, it isn't looking hopeful. Under the guise of 'spreading democracy', (read 'plant bases/troops near the oil supply) he has set much of the middle east aflame. I'd say that the neo-cons have his ear more than God.   From: ShieldsFamily   FYI, Lance, the “Kingdom” is the rule and reign of Christ.  If He rules and reigns in my life then I am in his Kingdom.  If GWB can be used to bring America more under the rule and reign of Christ in one area or another then that is a good thing.  God can use anyone with a willing heart, including GWB. So don’t be so contemptuous. Izzy   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Muir Your last sentence is that which you, Judy, should take to 'heart'. You are in a kind of bondage along with D & I. Anyone who believe that GWB is bringing in the kingdom is, I'm afraid, out to lunch.