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Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 3:16pm On Jul 22, 2023

triplechoice:
We are talking about where ideas come from. Let's stick to that first

Are you talking about thought out ideas that you have planned in your “mind”?

Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 3:15pm On Jul 22, 2023

triplechoice:
We are talking about where ideas come from. Let's stick to that first

It’s wrong phrasing.

Ideas don’t come from anywhere, they arises from the mind.

Christianity Etc › Re: Who Should I Believe In This Case?? by Maynman: 3:14pm On Jul 22, 2023

Kobojunkie:
You worry yourself about what you ought not to.

Abi na, the “scriptures” from the middle east is the word of god cheesy

Christianity Etc › Re: Who Should I Believe In This Case?? by Maynman: 3:12pm On Jul 22, 2023

LordReed:
Every time you say this the o ly thing that rings in my mind is how do you know what the god or Jesus said when the only words are those written by men. Neither Jesus nor the god wrote anything.

“Written by men” 😂😂
And kobo no like or trust men of this world atall.

Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 2:59pm On Jul 22, 2023

triplechoice:
rehashing existiing thoughts in your head or generating new ones

You are not a body, you have a body, exactly, “your head”, “your leg”, “your car”, “your house” “ your mind” “your eye”.
Who owns them?

Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 2:55pm On Jul 22, 2023

triplechoice:
Talking to yourself is not the same as thinking; rehashing existiing thoughts in your head or generating new ones

Thoughts goes first before talking, either aloud or silently to oneself

I said anytime you are thinking you are only talking to yourself.

You don’t need mouth to talk to yourself, and you don’t near ears to hear yourself.

You can’t talk aloud and think at the same time.

Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 2:31pm On Jul 22, 2023

triplechoice:
So without thinking, ideas just arises from the mind?

And if you notice, anytime you think you are only talking to yourself.
And when you are talking, you stop thinking.
You can’t talk and think at the same time.

Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 2:30pm On Jul 22, 2023

triplechoice:
So without thinking, ideas just arises from the mind?

Yes.

You have never had evil thoughts before that was never your thinking?
You get millions of ideas everyday, you get flashes of your childhood memories without you thinking, you suddenly remember some people without you thinking about them.
Come on, ideas arises without you trying.

Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 2:22pm On Jul 22, 2023

triplechoice:
Where do people get ideas from ?

This question is even wrong phrasing.
People don’t “get” ideas from anywhere, they don’t go collecting it.

It arises from the mind.

Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 2:17pm On Jul 22, 2023

triplechoice:
To get something from somewhere, one needs to do something.

To get your sight from the eye, what do you need to do?

Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 2:13pm On Jul 22, 2023

triplechoice:
This is not relevant now.
I ask you where do people get ideas from?

You replied, from the mind
To get something from somewhere, one needs to do something.

So what can one do ?
Or how do we go about getting ideas 'from the mind?

The question you are asking is absurd.

You asked me where do people get ideas from, and i told you the “mind”, then you coined another irrelevant question about how to get it from the mind, like the mind is a physical object.
So i want you to define what “mind” means, you have one right? and show where it is located, then i will tell you how you can get it from the mind.

Is like asking me how do you get your sight from the eye?

Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 1:47pm On Jul 22, 2023*

triplechoice:
Is this an answer to "how do you get it from the mind ?

You have said 2 things here already.
Who is the “you” that is getting it from the “mind”?

How do “you” get your sight from the eye?
How do “you” get your ideas from the mind?

Who is the you?

Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 1:46pm On Jul 22, 2023

triplechoice:
Is this an answer to "how do you get it from the mind ?

Who are you to be demanding answers from me?
I already answered your question, answer mine too.

Let’s learn together.

Where is the mind located in the body?

Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 1:28pm On Jul 22, 2023

triplechoice:
How do you get it from the mind ?

Where is the mind in the body?

Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 1:09pm On Jul 22, 2023

triplechoice:
Where do people get ideas from ?

From their mind.

Christianity Etc › Christ And Chrism. by Maynman(op): 11:59am On Jul 22, 2023*

Upon consulting the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, ‘anointed’ is described as “to smear or rub with oil”. Anoint comes to us from the ancient Latin word unguere, which means “to smear.”

In the Greek New Testament, the term ‘Christ’ appears over 500 times. The book with the highest frequency of its usage is Romans, with 65 occurrences.
It’s important to note that “Christ” is not a given name, but rather an epithet or descriptive title. The word originates from Latin “Christus” and Greek “khristos,” meaning “the anointed.” This is derived from the verbal adjective “khriein,” which signifies “to rub” or “anoint.”

The English word “chrism” is derived from the Late Latin term “chrisma,” which, in turn, comes from the Greek word “khrisma” (χρῖσμα). The Greek term “khrisma” means “ointment” or “anointing.” It is derived from the Greek word “khriein” (χρίειν), which means “to rub” or “anoint”.

In the Greek world, anointing was associated with bathing and athletics. A specific class of statues called “apoxyomenos” depicted athletes being anointed. Athletes took great care of their bodies, applying pure olive oil to their skin in the dressing room of the gymnasion.
This oil emitted a fragrance considered highly masculine. After training, athletes would have oil, dust, and sweat clinging to their bodies. They would use a bronze or iron scraper (known as “xystron” in Greek and “strigilis” in Latin) to remove this grime. The scraping also had a massaging effect on their skin. Subsequently, in the dressing rooms of the gymnasion, the athletes would wash themselves at a simple basin. Following the bath, they would anoint themselves once again to prevent dehydration of the skin, occasionally using perfumed oil.

The term “Kristos” served as the calque of the Hebrew word Messiah “מָשִׁיחַ‎” (pronounced as “māshīaχ” or “meshiyach”), meaning “anointed.”
The root word of “meshiyach” is the verb “mashach,” which signifies “to anoint.”
In ancient Hebrew culture, it was customary to physically pour oil on the head of someone being appointed to a position of authority. In ancient times, the primary and earliest recipient of anointing was the king.
Anointing was so closely associated with the king during this period that the term “the Lord’s anointed” was used exclusively to refer to them, later anointing was also extended to high priests and priests.
To the ancient Israelite there was no oil or fat with more symbolic meaning than olive oil.

Within the Tanakh, several individuals are identified as “meshiyach.” The word is used 39 times. Various verses throughout the Scriptures shed light on the significance of “mashiyach” (anointed) in relation to priests, kings, prophets, and even non-Hebrew rulers such as Cyrus, the King of Persia, who was recognized as a mashiyach (Isaiah 45:1). Other examples include Samuel anointing Saul as king (1 Samuel 10:1), and David being anointed three times as king (1 Samuel 16:13; 2 Samuel 2:4; 5:3). Aaron, the high priest, received an anointing after his appointment (Leviticus 8:12), symbolizing his consecration.

Verses like Leviticus 4:3, 1 Samuel 24:6, and 1 Chronicles 16:22 provide further insight into the profound implications of anointing. Those anointed, whether priests, kings, or prophets, are held accountable, protected, and revered by others. These anointings represent approval and the setting apart of individuals for their sacred roles. The act of pouring oil over their heads symbolizes the bestowal of authority. Also, it serve as a sign of Libation — the pouring of oil by Jacob upon the stone of Beth-el, Genesis 28:10–22.

“During the Talmudic era, the term “Mashiach” or “מלך המשיח” in Hebrew, translated to “the anointed King.” It referred to the concept of a future human leader who would emerge from the lineage of King David. The Mashiach was believed to have the role of ruling over and unifying the people of Israel. It was believed that this leader would bring about the Messianic Age, a time of worldwide harmony and tranquility.”

Therefore, it becomes evident that in Greek, “Kristos” implies rubbing oil on the body, as practiced by athletes. In Hebrew, it signifies the act of anointing, particularly as part of the initiation into the service of HaShem. As a result, the Christian concept of Messiah or Christ bears no resemblance to the Greek “khristos” or Jewish concept of “mesiyach”.

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Christianity Etc › Re: Who Should I Believe In This Case?? by Maynman: 10:25am On Jul 22, 2023

Sermwell:
Immediately after school, a cousin gifted me some money which I invested in distribution of PMS(fuel). Before I began the business, I told my parents about it and asked for thier prayers. My dad is a heavy traditionalist, who visits some traditional medicine men, while my mum is a very strong christain.

Fast forward to 7 years later, I became very successful in the the business and also invested in other businesses. I made my big break during Buhari's tenure, and I can say I'm very comfortable financially. Apart from sending money to my parents every month for thier upkeep, I also send money to my mum for seed sowing, tithes and some other church donations, while I also send money to my dad for his routine "appeasing the gods" and some other financial obligations to his medicine men.
Last week, I decided to visit home and when it was night time for gist and all, my dad started thanking the gods for thier hands in my success and bragged that his medicine men are very powerful and have the ears of the gods , and that as long as him and his medicine men are alive, I will continue to prosper in my business and legal practice. My mum on the other hand, insisted it was the Almighty God she serves that has been blessing me courtesy of her prayers, fasting and seed sowing.
I'm not a very religious person, but my both parents sounded convincing that thier prayers and spiritual activities is largely responsible for my success. On my flight back to my base, I was wondering who could be right among them.

Who do you think is right in this case?

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Lack of knowledge creates beliefs.

Christianity Etc › Re: Is This The Only Sin That Can Take One To Hell Fire? by Maynman: 9:21am On Jul 22, 2023

JaySmart4422:
Is not talking to someone or greeting them the only sin capable of making one miss heaven ?
I ask cos most Christians consider it the only sin.

Many people feel if you stop talking to someone you will automatically land in hell fire

They paint it and make it look like is the only sin on earth

Meanwhile there more terrible sin
They can never condemn .

Lastly can one forgive , forget and stay on their own without greeting?

That will be “pride”.

Christianity Etc › Re: Do Atheists And Satanists Believe The Same Things? by Maynman: 9:02am On Jul 22, 2023

gohf:
I came across a so called "seven tenets of the satanic temple"

The picture attached shows some of the views that atheists may agree to. It makes me question if atheists are aware or unaware that some of their stand agrees with the tenets of satanic temple. They both go against God though, so no surprises there.

These tenets "seem" so good and acceptable and not what you would expect from a so called satanic temple protrayed as evil by those who believe in God. But there is a way that seems right unto a man but the end thereof is destruction

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Christianity Etc › Re: Contemplation Seeds From Eckankar by Maynman: 8:01am On Jul 22, 2023

benodic:
We surrender our fears, our cares, and our worries. In the meantime, we plan our daily life.

We visualize something on the inner, and then we set out to do whatever we can to bring that plan into being. There are many people who have thousands of ideas, but the truly rare person is the one who can figure out what he has to do in the physical world to make his dream come true.

Sri Harold Klemp
Touching the Face of God

You can force your brain to visualise whatever that’s why some people think they have seen jesus or their mystical leaders, but at the end of the day it’s all still imagination.

Christianity Etc › Re: The Most High. by Maynman(op): 4:19am On Jul 22, 2023

preciousee17:
Pushing me away, necessarily scary
I agree with you. At first I came, dropped my comment, got a reply and was eager to understand this point of view..

That’s because I’m not selling a belief, i will smack it hard on your wor wor face. I’m not sugarcoating anything.
I rather you to disbelieve me than to believe me.
Lack of knowledge creates beliefs.

Christianity Etc › Re: The Most High. by Maynman(op): 4:11am On Jul 22, 2023*

preciousee17:
Masoretic you mean.
Let me hint you, look for any RSV Bible around, the one that was popular among students and young readers.
Check the footnotes on every page, you'll see words like Septuagint, Masoretic text and other similar stuff...

Yahweh worshipper, I have found the RSV and I didn’t see any of your claims, you are a shameless liar like your creator, how low can you go to defend your omnipotent god?

If not for desperation what is the connection of “Septuagint, Masoretic text” in a christian bible?
So barren!

And RSV is simply the revision of a VERSION.
The kjv is found in ALL quarters of the masonic quarters.

Christianity Etc › Re: I Thought I Should Share This by Maynman: 2:06am On Jul 22, 2023

preciousee17:
Something to sleep with...

Proverbs 16:4 – Yahweh has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

Christianity Etc › Re: 5 Signs You Are Carrier Of Your Family Karma by Maynman: 1:54am On Jul 22, 2023

Jargons, first learn what “karma” means.

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Christianity Etc › Re: Christianity Is The Only Religion Of Peace by Maynman: 1:19am On Jul 22, 2023

Queenttoast01:
2 Timothy chapter 1
King James Version

1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; 4Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; 5When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
6Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 7For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, 10But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: 11Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 13Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 14That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.
15This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. 16The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: 17But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. 18The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.

Christianity Etc › Re: Frightening Friday! by Maynman: 6:29pm On Jul 21, 2023

preciousee17:
Ahh, let's try 200 years first.

That’s what people that lived 200 years ago said.

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/new-testament/the-strange-ending-of-the-gospel-of-mark-and-why-it-makes-all-the-difference/

Christianity Etc › Re: You Dash Person Something And You Collect It Back? Haba! - Nothing Bad In It But by Maynman: 6:08pm On Jul 21, 2023

espboy:
You've done giveaway to somebody and you demanded it back.. Though,, nothing bad in it but it so irritating.. The example is like a dog who vomit and come back to eat what he vomited..

Friday serom with doctor Sharafudeen Gbadebo Raji

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcFBRekIrEA

You just don’t wake up and do giveaway to “somebody” unless you are a philanthropist, before someone can give you something valuable it will be because of your relationship to them and not just because you are “somebody”.
Though, Collecting gift back isn’t too classy, but i can understand people that does it especially when it involves huge investment or maybe then bought it for you in terms of need themselves.

Christianity Etc › Re: Frightening Friday! by Maynman: 5:56pm On Jul 21, 2023

These are the fear tactics they use to keep them a slave.

Christianity Etc › Re: Don't Ask For Cookies by Maynman: 4:44pm On Jul 21, 2023

preciousee17:
What sort of falsehood is being taught here?

A Virgin giving birth is not falsehood?

Christianity Etc › Re: Religions Are Cult Groups by Maynman: 4:01pm On Jul 21, 2023*

Lawag3:
God create man, man's desire came with his free will. God gave man free will because he wants us to worship him by ourselves we are not programmed robots we are humans.

I have already had this discussion of God's omniscience with you before you understood but choose to play dumb.

If he wants you to worship him by yourself then shouldn’t he allow it freely, why force someone to worship you.
If you give someone “free will” with the aim of worshipping you, what then is the free will?

Dullard said predicting the future means you are omniscience. You keep on “adopting” your own meaning of words to put you deeper in the chains of yahweh.

Christianity Etc › Re: An Honest Question by Maynman: 3:56pm On Jul 21, 2023*

preciousee17:
You're brain failed you woefully.
The concept is 'Creator and Creation'. And the consequences for disobeying the creator's law.

Yahweh worshipper, you and your creator have been condemned!
Only a dullard will create something and later complain of what HE CREATED grin

He should be ashamed of his failures.

Christianity Etc › Re: An Honest Question by Maynman: 3:53pm On Jul 21, 2023

preciousee17:
Do I need to tell you it comes together in one pack?

Keep on pulling on a paper, and when it tears, ask me who programmed it to tear. Meanwhile the instruction was, "Don't pull on the paper"

What comes together in one pack for a omnipotent god?

Foolish analogy, do you program a paper, it’s no more video game? GTA no work again? Keep changing mouth to defend your deity.

Empty barrel😂😂

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