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[Lulu_Jane]

"Universal Life Church" LOL

Y'know, go for gold Alex - whatever makes you happy. That said, I'm not particularly religious, but my Grandfather is/was an Anglican Reverend and I find this vaguely offensive.

But whatever, if I ever need someone to perform an exorcism, you'll be the first guy I call

[punch999]

Why do you all think I am joking. I am a actual ordained minister. I am offering help to all who ask.


I am not a guy to joke about religion.

And thebes your views are pretty much the same as mine.

[rlbell]

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I am a Baptist. I do not believe what any church says. I believe what the Bible says. I believe Jesus is who he said he was. I do not believe he was the world's greatest liar.
Having said all that, I do not think the forums are the right place for this or politics as they say. Of course I am not a Admin or Mod. Just my thoughts.
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Which bible?

Is it the one that includes only the hebrew books of the Old Testament that made it into the Jewish Canon, in the late first century, or the more complete one that included the Deuterocanonicals that Jesus occassionally quoted?

The Deuterocanonical were originally written in greek, by greek speaking jews, and were in wide use, at the time of Jesus. Much debate on why these books were eventually excluded centers around the fact that they were used by early christians to justify their faith, which posed problems for maintaining an orderly jewish society.

Do Baptists celebrate the Eucharist?

It wasn't something made up by any church, it is right there in most (all?) versions of the Bible.

[Lulu_Jane]

I can't believe I'm taking this bait. But anyway....

Oh newly "ordained" one, I have a question for you, but I'll let Epicurius ask it (because he is so much more eloquent than me) -

"Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?
Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing?
Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing?
Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing?
Then why call him God?"

[TheChosen]

Wow. A minister and your 15 years old? America sure is a wonderful country.


EDIT: Now it would be cool If you would accidently blurb out the "Stone Cold 3:16" on one of your ceremonies.

[punch999]

Is that a question or is that supposed to be...Whatever.

God created humans and granted them choice. But we have to suffer the consequenses of our actions. He created people with the ability to do infinate good. But with giving us the freedom to do infinate good. We can also be extreamly evil. That is like what happened with Lucifer. And god doesn't change things because we need to learn from our actions. If god fixed everything he wouldn't be god would he? He would be a spiritual vending machine.

[Lulu_Jane]

That doesn't answer the question. But never mind, I was just teasing

[Sebatianos]

Are you sure that you're not just something with a fancy word but are in fact some sort of a help for the real priest??? Because although I know the laws of diffrent religions may allow diferent age groups to do different things (Roman-catolics being one of the perfect examples - baptising babies and yet supporting the convencion which says every child has the right to choose the religion, so acctually claiming a baby of a few weeks of age has enough sense to decide and even refuse religion), I still don't think any religious group would put a person who's a minor to a position where that person would give advice to others.

So unless you really can prove it (and sorry, but it will take more then just your word in this case) - stop it #Alex#. It's not funny and it's even somewhat offensive (although I'm far from any religious group I still find the idea of a 15 year old being a spiritual guide offensive).

[12turtle12]

In some religions/sects, you can be ordained at 15. Just deal with it. If you don't want him posting about it anymore, say so, but yeah, it's a fact, and it can happen. Your opinion notwithstanding, of course heh heh.

edit - although, I am quite sure we all would like to see a photograph of the certification, if you please.

Lulu - how are you going to ask a 15 year old kid questions like that? How old are you and how long did it take you to find something like that? I know for a fact you didn't make it up.....At least ask a legal adult P

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