Is capital punishment Non-Christian? We’ve all heard it before……… Eye for eye, tooth for tooth. Turn the other cheek He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone. So where does all of this fit when we are talking about the law/government’s responsibility in protecting a society? “For the rulers is not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good and thou shalt have praise of the same: for he is the minister of G...

In Isaiah the Lord rebuked a society in which the princes (rulers/government) is rebuked for not protecting the needs of the fatherless (orphans) and the widow (elderly). Isaiah 1:23 “thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves: everyone loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doeth the cause of the widow come to them.” This portion of God’s Word shows us His concern for those who need others to take care of them. With all that we ha...

Eternal Life, Almost? A friend was telling me about an article that was posted on the Live Science / Human Biology Hang in There: The 25-Year Wait for Immortality The article states that we are approximately 25 years away from the science to live in excess of 1000 years. The article states that “our human genomes will be modified to include the genetic material of microorganisms that live in the soil, enabling us to break down the junk proteins that our cells amass ov...

Gideon posted an article “Religions of Peace” excerpts from this thread can be read Link My take on the article was that religions, whether they be Catholic, Islam, the LDS or Protestant could do many good works if they applied their abundant resources to feed the hungry and clothe the poor, and minister to their basic health care needs. The point of the article is that such an act of kindness and compassion could quite possibly result in a world that would truly know peace. This act ...

Citizen msladydeath posted a thread "God died, Man this drives me nuts" but when I tried to repsond, I didn't have access to the comment box. Yes, I know, BLACKLISTED. msladydeath, are you sure that you are not iconoclast using a different alias? joeknowledge, the first answer is for your question "... I wonder where some of the guys who talk about God here all the time are at?" If I were not BLACKLISTED I would be responding. msladydeath "Why is it that every time I read these ...

I have been on jU now since November '2004 and have never been blacklisted by anyone, except inconclast. I have never been disrespectful or mean to anyone on Joe User. If I was I didn't mean to. I might not always agree with what some one else say and does but I sure would not expect to be blacklisted for giving my opinion. What do the other jU's Think? Am I being unrealistic? Come iconoclast let me talk! You are starting to give me a complex. preacherman

Just a little Bible trivia to keep the mind sharp and Spiritually in tune. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee. Who is the 1st preacher mentioned in the Bible? preacherman

Just last week I was reading a comment that was made by one jU citizens about how blessed he was and in that, was fulfillment in his life. I hope no one misunderstands what I am about to say, but the blessings that we enjoy today could be our curse tomorrow. In the gospel of Luke Chpt. 12 there is a certain rich man that by any standard of today’s living would have to admit, this man was truly blessed. In fact he was so blessed, he didn’t have enough room to put all of his stuff- HIS PR...

In the Book of the Revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ, in that day of tribulation the Spirit of God reveals to John two of God's witnesses. in the 7 verse of the chapter the Word of God tells us that they are killed for their TESTIMONY. In the 10 verse of the chapter it states that they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another, because they TORMENTED them that dwelt on the earth. What does everybody think? What was their ...

In the Second Epistle of John verse 7-11 the believer is warned against false teachers (VS7) "for many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist." (VS9) "Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God." Against such desception and untruth, the Spirit of God advises the child of God d not even entertain their doctrine of untruth . (VS10-11) "If there com...

Man is born, and man will die. "In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return" If you could see what is on the other side of this life would it change what you believe today? God's Word gives us a glimps of two men that lived and that died. What did they find on the other side of this life? Check it out and let me know what you think....... Luke 16:19-31 I...

There a citizen that I have not heard or seen anything out of for some time now. His name is Sabbatismus. If you know him or where he may be would you please post? Thanks preacherman

Religious- of or relating to religious beliefs or observances; the service or worship of God; a commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance; a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs and practices. Webster Dictionary.... I have been a member of joeuser for approximately 6 months. I have noticed, and am somewhat disappointed that there is such a bitter spirit that resides in some of the posted opinions. Is it me or does this seem a little strang...

In the gospel of Matthew 7:21-23 The scriptures read; "Not every one that saith unto me Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father, which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesised in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." There are many that have openly rejec...

With another Christmas season, comes a more aggresive anti-Christian spirit. I can understand those who don't believe in God how they would be so adamant upon removing Christ from the Christmas holiday, but it is troubling to me to see the blatant pro-Islamic agenda of the ACLU while they are vehemently suppressing the Christian's freedoms. Click on the following link for an excellent article that shows this truth! Link I would like to pose a series of questions on this thread- 1.)...