Russ, I know in your heart you think you are doing all this out of love and then have very human reponses which in reality deal with your pride.
You are so completely wrong.
I could not care less about pride. Pride is nothing more then a waste of time. I have nothing to be proud about God. He is the only justification for pride that is valid.
My firm stance against ridiculous religions (like evolution or mormonism) has nothing to do with pride. It is all about the fact that false belief systems destroy and ruin the quality of their lives.
My motivation is because I care about people. If I didn't care about people, I would not waste my time defending truth and integrity of knowledge on this system. In fact, I would not even have started this system.
But you do seem to set yourself above others.
I'm sorry if you've gotten that impression, but I don't set myself above others.
I do set the information I've researched above others, because the vast majority of people simple rely on information they've learned in textbooks or on TV or on websites. They don't research well at all.
They have not learned how to put themselves out of the picture. They let their own desires (coveting) blind their ability to discern and without discernment, you cannot accurately research.
That's the way it is.
You are right about the corruption out there...but perhaps your viewpoint is skewed by focusing too much on that.
No, in truth, it's all about the corruption.
The corruption of knowledge is an intentional thing to cause division between people. This division enables a small number of people to conquer a large number of people. It's an old war tactic called "divide and conquer".
If there were no corruption, we would be landing on planets on distant stars by now, and we would all live in peace in harmony.
No, you see, the fact is, the central problem IS... corruption!
It's a symptom of the building evil because Jesus return is around the corner and satan is becoming more blatant and is deluding the elitists out there who are answering to him.
Well said!
Evil is working harder then ever because Yashua's return is near, and the elitists are in direct contact with evil.
This is why I call them "rock star politicians"; Because they have literally sold their souls for power and money.
Again I say... Well said!
But satan is a fool and God has more control than I believe you may be giving him credit.
The Bible says that satan is very smart and that the children of light not as crafty in their ways.
God has total control, but guess what, He has given that control to US. He has made US responsible for the things that happen here.
If WE would learn that God has given us this responsibility and the resultant blessings or consequences, then WE would be more apt to respond correctly.
Unfortunately, people hate responsibility (because of their own selfishness), and so God says, "OK. If you're unwilling to stand up against evil, then evil shall have you, and so it does."
Gloating that someday these "sinners" will know you were right is not winning anyone over to God.
The people who I am speaking to on this system typically have no desire whatsoever to be "won" over to God, AND therefore, I am not speaking for their benefit.
I spend the time posting here for those who will listen to logic and reason, whoever they may be. I do it for those who love truth and are not blinded by coveting. Those are the ones I care much about.
Please note that telling people that one day they will know has nothing to do with gloating. Nothing at all.
It's a stern warning and an admonition for them to consider their future: Something people often think far too little about.
This is your forum but it does not give you any real authority from God.
The only authority anyone has is the authority that has been given them by God.
I think we all owe each other more respect than has been shown,
Respect means telling people the truth.
People who lie to others for the sake of gain or acceptance are those who give no respect.
you should be the one setting the tone and example rather than propagating the attitude that is on here.
My tone is the tone of truth, and if people are slanderous or disrespectful, so be it. I have been very tolerant for a long time, but as I said, that time is coming to an end.
Also, interesting that you place the responsibility of "setting the tone" on me. Actually, that is the job of ALL of us, including you.
But again, people hate responsibility.
There's no reason to. Most people are reasonable enough not to slander others.
