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Jokes EtcRe: Why Do Women Have Legs? by chrisd(m): 3:06pm On Mar 06, 2006
The same as there is a difference between smart persons and not so smart ones, or ones who use glasses and others don't.
Jokes EtcRe: Why Do Women Have Legs? by chrisd(m): 3:01pm On Mar 06, 2006
So, with the same reasoning, people without legs are like all humans that have legs.
Christianity EtcRe: Do Catholics Believe in Being Born Again? by chrisd(m): 2:55pm On Mar 06, 2006
Ok, let's suppose you are right about that.

Now I tell you bit about pentecostal and charismatic worship.

The strongest criticism I level at pentecostal/charismatic churches centers on two theories: one, the experience is tongues -centered, and two, the experience is Spirit -centered. The two have in common, of course, the inference that the source and focus of the baptism and its attendant gifts are something (or someone) other than Jesus. Let us take a look at whether or not these two charges are accurate.

I see today that tongues -speaking has become an end in itself, and the central teaching, and seeks to convert people to tongues instead of to Christ. Don't tell me no, and that it is not true, been to churches before and it's always the same thing. And most pastors mission here is not to lead souls to Christ but is to evangelize the gift of tongues.

The implication is that what many believe to be a work of God is in fact the work of carnal man based on incomprehensible gibberish. This reminds us that tongues for tongues sake is a dangerous and deplorable doctrine. It might be compared to putting more importance on the ringing of the doorbell than the guest at the door. Christians who wish to enter into this dimension of power and service should understand that the evidence of tongues is a mere external sign of a dynamic interior work being wrought by the Spirit. Anyone desiring to be used to edify the Body with an utterance of tongues should understand that the most important gift is the one needed at the moment, and the gift of tongues, per se, is no more important than any of God s charismata. Uppermost in our minds should be the desire to serve and honor God. Servanthood and God-centeredness are the hallmarks of Christianity, charismatic or otherwise.

From the beginning of the twentieth-century, leaders have instructed those receiving the gift not to become infatuated with tongues but to preach Jesus. Pentecostal Joe E. Campbell was acutely aware of the dangers when he titled his book Warning! Do Not Seek for Tongues. And his chapter titled Something Far More Important than Speaking in Tongues establishes love as the motive spring from which all gifts of the Spirit should proceed.
Jokes EtcRe: Why Do Women Have Legs? by chrisd(m): 2:51pm On Mar 06, 2006
Some people are not as smart as others too, so they are subnormal too?
Jokes EtcRe: Why Do Women Have Legs? by chrisd(m): 2:45pm On Mar 06, 2006
they may look not look the same as other people but they are normal like anybody else.
Jokes EtcRe: Why Do Women Have Legs? by chrisd(m): 2:37pm On Mar 06, 2006
yes, some are born with no legs too or accident.
Jokes EtcRe: Why Do Women Have Legs? by chrisd(m): 2:32pm On Mar 06, 2006
You never seem people with no legs. You never seen anything? Go for holiday in Pakistan or Iran.
Jokes EtcRe: Why Do Women Have Legs? by chrisd(m): 2:22pm On Mar 06, 2006
That's not exactly always true rhodalyn
IslamRe: Understanding Islam And Muhammed Better - Sincere Questions To Muslims by chrisd(op): 10:35am On Mar 06, 2006
I'm not here to promote anything. If I wanted to do that I would have becomea preacher or pastor. Am here to talk about things.

The strongest criticism I level at some christian churches centers on two theories: one, the experience is tongues -centered, and two, the experience is Spirit -centered. The two have in common, of course, the inference that the source and focus of the baptism and its attendant gifts are something (or someone) other than Jesus. Let us take a look at whether or not these two charges are accurate.

I see today that tongues -speaking has become an end in itself, and the central teaching, and seeks to convert people to tongues instead of to Christ. Don't tell me no, and that it is not true, been to churches before and it's always the same thing. And most pastors mission here is not to lead souls to Christ but is to evangelize the gift of tongues.

The implication is that what many believe to be a work of God is in fact the work of carnal man based on incomprehensible gibberish. This reminds us that tongues for tongues sake is a dangerous and deplorable doctrine. It might be compared to putting more importance on the ringing of the doorbell than the guest at the door. Christians who wish to enter into this dimension of power and service should understand that the evidence of tongues is a mere external sign of a dynamic interior work being wrought by the Spirit. Anyone desiring to be used to edify the Body with an utterance of tongues should understand that the most important gift is the one needed at the moment, and the gift of tongues, per se, is no more important than any of God s charismata. Uppermost in our minds should be the desire to serve and honor God. Servanthood and God-centeredness are the hallmarks of Christianity, charismatic or otherwise.

From the beginning of the twentieth-century, leaders have instructed those receiving the gift not to become infatuated with tongues but to preach Jesus. Pentecostal Joe E. Campbell was acutely aware of the dangers when he titled his book Warning! Do Not Seek for Tongues. And his chapter titled Something Far More Important than Speaking in Tongues establishes love as the motive spring from which all gifts of the Spirit should proceed.

Have read parts of the Qur'an. It's not against God to be inquisitive and question. Hey greatest one of all was Solomon the Wise and he got the favour of God.
RomanceRe: Breakup Excuses Decoded by chrisd(m): 9:05pm On Mar 03, 2006
Especially if you break your marriage promise and her father is Mafia boss and his girl cries all day long. Better watch out who girl you date in Italy. And the nearer to Sicily the worst it becomes. It's true.
RomanceRe: What Is The Best Way To Dump Someone? by chrisd(m): 8:53pm On Mar 03, 2006
There will be lots of persons with aids then. But remember, your date may take revenge and say that to your new hot chick.
FamilyRe: How to Deal With a Wife That Nags a Lot by chrisd(m): 8:42pm On Mar 03, 2006
How can you have sex with an ugly lady?
RomanceRe: What Is The Best Way To Dump Someone? by chrisd(m): 8:39pm On Mar 03, 2006
Will date you either when the sun goes cold or my grandmother is a virgin. grin
RomanceRe: Breakup Excuses Decoded by chrisd(m): 8:20pm On Mar 03, 2006
In my country they kill you first and then they do the test. Italy.
RomanceRe: Is Age Really Important In A Relationship? by chrisd(m): 8:12pm On Mar 03, 2006
Fidel Castro was 26 when he started the Cuban revolution. So I think a truly great man can outwit any woman whatever her age. Especially if he is a lawyer or surgeon. grin
RomanceRe: Is Age Really Important In A Relationship? by chrisd(m): 8:10pm On Mar 03, 2006
shown that women develop much more faster emotionally than men. So if a woman is dating a boy 3-5yrs older than her, they are probably at the same stage emotional maturity.
So if a girl is going out with a much younger boy, she has the advantage of being more emotionally matured.
Or perhaps too much emotional maturity makes her cry all the time. Never understood what it means to be emotionally matured.

Steps to Emotional Maturity

1. Eliminate Magical Thinking (Impossible if she is pentecostal/charismatic)
2. Learn to Tolerate Your Anxiety (Women are always anxious about everything)
3. Learn to Recognize and Appropriately Express Your Anger (Especially if you see him kiss another girl)
4. Learn to Cope With Pain and Hurt (He going out with his friends only and does not invite you)
5. Facing Your Guilty Feelings (Having that chocolate or icecream which you know you should not have ate)
6. Learn to Live With Your Failures (Not ever getting that sexy boy)
7. Put Your Feelings in Perspective (Cannot happen since women usually cry a lot)

So you see, women can never be Emotional Mature.
RomanceRe: Is Age Really Important In A Relationship? by chrisd(m): 7:49pm On Mar 03, 2006
All my women have been older and taller than me. And bed them no problem.
RomanceRe: Breakup Excuses Decoded by chrisd(m): 7:48pm On Mar 03, 2006
In that case she might kill you, especially if she has lots of brothers. I don't suggest you try that after you give it with her. grin

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