posted March 26, 2011 01:18 AM              

Yes, though you must understand each of the commandments, and the terminology used to see it as it really is. For example, murder includes all kinds of murder, such as premeditated, manslaughter and such, and yes, it does include abortion, for that is premeditated each time. One more example would be adultery, for that does not simply mean marital infidelity. It stands for all sexual perversions imaginable, including sodomy, incest, and beastiality.

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Morally sensitive people have always regarded God's commandments with great esteem and considered them to be an inexhaustible source of wisdom and inspiration. "Thy commandments make me wiser than my enemies ... Great peace have those who love Thy law, and nothing causes them to stumble," we read in the book of Psalms (Excerpts from Psalm 119:1, 77, 97, 98, 165). For a believing Christian the commandments of God can be likened to a bright star which guides him to the Kingdom of Heaven.

When comparing the commandments of God to the laws of nature, we can discern some interesting similarities and differences. For instance, they both originate from the same Divine Source and complement each other, with one set of rules regulating physical events and the other set governing the behavior of moral beings. The difference lies in that, while the laws of nature are compulsory, the moral laws appeal to the will of a free and intelligent spirit. In endowing us with the freedom of choice God has elevated us above all other creatures. This moral freedom gives us an opportunity to grow spiritually, perfect ourselves and even to become like our Creator. On the other hand this freedom places on us great responsibility and may become dangerous and destructive if misused.

A conscious violation of God's commandments leads moral beings (angels and humans) to moral degeneration, spiritual bondage, suffering and even to complete social destruction.
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posted March 26, 2011 01:24 AM              

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Originally posted by PlutoSquared:
Rajji,

I noticed you linked the dark bible links, too. What is your interpretation of the violence in the Old Testament?

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I shall return asap...

posted March 26, 2011 01:44 AM            

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Originally posted by PlutoSquared:
Ok, then I'll cut and paste

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Me too.

posted March 26, 2011 01:50 AM            

I'm moving our discussion about "What is sin?" And, "What does it mean to be saved, and to be a sinner?" to your other thread about the antichrist?

posted March 26, 2011 02:12 AM            

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Originally posted by PlutoSquared:
Rajji,

I'm moving our discussion about "What is sin?" And, "What does it mean to be saved, and to be a sinner?" to your other thread about the antichrist?

Hope that's ok.

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posted March 26, 2011 11:18 AM            

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Originally posted by Randall:
If the Sabbath is so important, you would think Christians would at least get the day right. It's on Saturday.

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posted March 26, 2011 12:44 PM            

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Originally posted by Randall:
It's only Sunday because the Pope declared it to be changed. So, those Christian churches who honor Sunday as the Sabbath are declaring the Pope's power and authority over Christ's. Sorry, but the Sabbath is Saturday. It's true.

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posted May 10, 2011 06:06 PM            

Thor is my patron god.

posted May 22, 2011 06:33 AM              

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Originally posted by starfox:
I follow Asatru.

Thor is my patron god.

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posted May 23, 2011 05:09 PM            

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Originally posted by Randall:
I call myself "Spiritual, but not religious." What I believe is rather eclectic. I cull a lot of different things from many belief systems, and no known religion fits. In fact, although I know exactly what I believe, it would be very difficult for me to synthesize everything and put it all into words. What about ya'll?

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My belief system is very similar to what you stated Randall. I simply tell people that I'm spiritual.

posted May 25, 2011 01:43 PM            

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Originally posted by rajji:
So what festivals do you celebrate?
What is the main theme of your (Asatru) religion?

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I think these are a good intro for people who don't know anything about Asatru:
http://www.religionfacts.com/a-z-religion-index/asatru.htm
http://www.asatru.org/aboutasatru.php

posted May 25, 2011 01:52 PM            

Then just before I turned 17 I was taken in by a Dianic (Wiccan) priestess and I became Wiccan for awhile. But I was more traditional Wiccan than Dianic and I finally became more a general neopagan witch.

I had a vision of Freya and the World Tree at 15 and this led me to be very interested in Asatru (and Vanatru) but I never found a Kindred I could fit into neatly so I have friends but no kindred. To me Freya was very independent and I don't see any reason why I shouldn't be as well.

I was part of a Dyskordian Kabal when I was 19. It was started more as a joke but I did grow under it and I had odd mystical experiences. I came to believe the goddess Eris is real.

I also experimented as a psychedelic shaman.

posted May 26, 2011 11:08 PM            

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Originally posted by rajji:
Lei Kuei is obsessed with cthulu!

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-Giggles Manically-

posted May 31, 2011 10:38 PM            

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Originally posted by PixieJane:
I grew up mostly agnostic but very imaginative. My experiences with religion were interesting but often pushed me away.

Then just before I turned 17 I was taken in by a Dianic (Wiccan) priestess and I became Wiccan for awhile. But I was more traditional Wiccan than Dianic and I finally became more a general neopagan witch.

I had a vision of Freya and the World Tree at 15 and this led me to be very interested in Asatru (and Vanatru) but I never found a Kindred I could fit into neatly so I have friends but no kindred. To me Freya was very independent and I don't see any reason why I shouldn't be as well.

I was part of a Dyskordian Kabal when I was 19. It was started more as a joke but I did grow under it and I had odd mystical experiences. I came to believe the goddess Eris is real.

I also experimented as a psychedelic shaman.

But eventually, after years of memorable experiences, I'd again become agnostic believing there are layers of reality we don't yet understand (and I don't think we CAN understand them) but I'm not part of any religion. I have a lot of weird ideas though.

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