My alternative view.

Lilli · Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2003 6:55 am Post subject: wonderful post bro

That was so well put Hydro. I learn from you all the time my brother. I am so glad that you came to this board I hope you enjoy your time here.
This place has class and dignity vision and wisdom. Thank you for your pearlsof wise words. I embrace you Hydro and hope that your holidays were were wonderful for you. God bless you and yours your green sista ~LillI~ welsofa

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CrookedEye

The church, back when Catholics started taking control of everything, destroyed much of the original text and re-wrote it. The rituals they use were all taken from the pagans that they either converted or persecuted. I find it hard to believe anything that has been rewritten to fit each set of acceptable beliefs, depending on where you are. There is too much question and too many misinterpretations in Christianity for me to even try to accept anything that is written, so how do you justify this? I mean in order to believe something, people have to either justify their actions or they have to feel that it is the truth, so how do you accept the bible as truth, seeing as how much it has been changed?
CE

Lilli · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 11:41 am Post subject:

Because he that was great enough to create it all is capable of inspiring men an women to write what was relevant. the bible altho mistranslated has survived many attempts at being banned an burned. God makes a way for his bible truths to be known as he is now exposing many revelations about the scriptures and cannabis to many in all walks of life. As far as god goes my family and i have seen him move in mighty ways. assuring us he was there.
~Lilli~
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CrookedEye · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 11:50 am Post subject: One more question for Hydro...

When the bible was written polygamy was very widespread and men took many wives in many regions around the world. That is not fornication if you are married, correct? So why do you think that one should only have one loving partner? Our primal instincts as men is to spread our seed to as many women as possible, to insure our genetics continue on. In a polygamist relationship, are the participants sinners in your eyes? Is it wrong to have more than one wife? If your answer is yes, why, and if it is no, then why? After all AIDS and HIV came from monkeys, not humans originally, so maybe beastiality is what the sin was, not fornication. Just some thoughts...
CE

Lilli · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 12:21 pm Post subject:

CrookedEye · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:54 pm Post subject: Sorry but...

Those questions were for you to ask yourselves, moreso then me. The answer to make life simpler just doesn't have much weight in my book. I appreciate your views and don't want to offend anyone, but that is just my opinion on Christianity. I think more along the lines of Karma, but I don't adopt any one religious stance because they are all flawed in some way, or I just haven't studied any one enough to accept any one as the truth. I just have too many problems with what some people think is truth and their need to act as if it is the only right way. I'm not saying that you do this, but we all know of many that do. I appreciate hearing all views as it helps me to learn more about each religion, as well as people in general. Thanks for the replies.
CE

Lilli · Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 5:29 pm Post subject:

I hear you bro. the religions of today are ran by doctirines of men an so distorted I see why many many are disgruntled with it believe me. But the truth is out there for those who feel the need to search. The biblical answers i gave you was just the ones that came to my mind when you asked. peace ~Lilli~
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Juggla · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 1:39 am Post subject:

Well i must say i usually try to stear clear of relgious discusions on the internet, as they usually lead to fighting,i feel compeled to post here. My beliefs come from many texts and many religions. I believe in a higher power.

I have met few christians that can stand next to you Lilli. You seem to have a very interesting stance on the bible and christianity as a whole.

I believe a man or woman can show their faith in many ways. Whether it just be believing in goodness and trying to be a good person, or believing in any shape of devine power be it Jehova or other.
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Lilli · Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 1:43 am Post subject:

amen to that my brother.
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Slide · Cannabis Sacrament Minister Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 339

For me the bible leads to a greater understanding of God. BUT I realize that the publication of it has been currupted by political agendas and the quest for power.

Most of my understanding of God comes from reading, prayer and meditation. My reading includes the bible, Taoist writings and other philosophical or religious text.

What makes it real for me and the justification of my belief is the fact that I have had God/Jesus do things in my life. I have felt his presence and his hands have protected me. His hands also stilled mine to protect others.

It is not a book that I base my faith on but rather a personal relationship.

That personal relationship is why I am not in prison. I would have been there or dead. And if it were not for God's herb I would still be an alcoholic and addicted to other substances.

It is due to that relationship and intervention that I live today. The violence and drinking in my life would have been my end. There is truth in the scripture that Matthew 26
52:

Then Jesus said to him, Put your sword back into its place, for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

I respect others rights to believe as they will. I do my best not to judge people as I am not fit to judge for I am far from perfect. It just isn't my job to judge anyone.

My job is to help those in need that my path crosses, love and protect my family, and continue on my path to a geater relationship with my father.

Peace to all. I am very happy to have found this community. I look forward to learning from you all.

Lilli · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 12:09 am Post subject:

Slide you have a private message.
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Others are still in the dark and need
the light to see.
"I AM"
"Gathering the fragments so that
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His Shepherdess
http://missouri.thcministry.org/

Slide · Cannabis Sacrament Minister Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 339

Lille,

It is done.

Many thanks!