tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531617304191579626.post1559312137541638558..comments2023-09-23T06:23:22.682-06:00Comments on Advocates for Agriculture: Animal Rights Infiltrating ReligionTroy Hadrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17729642328778709521noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531617304191579626.post-30037109805203151662009-05-22T07:36:23.984-06:002009-05-22T07:36:23.984-06:00Oh... I'm sorry, I forgot to also add about the "g...Oh... I'm sorry, I forgot to also add about the "golden calf"...<br /><br />There are stories from the Essenes, who follow the Gospel of Peace... that Christ lived among them. It is also theorized that Christ traveled with the original Desert Fathers and practiced their teachings as well. <br /><br />So, again... whose account of "facts" are always in question.<br /><br />But one story that has the most confusing message has got to be what Christ supposedly did at the temple stairs. There are many versions - one includes the idea that since Christ was the peacemaker, he was outraged to see animals sold on holy ground. It was so blasphemous to him that it's the only account that he ever showed violence...<br /><br />Hummm... makes one wonder if flesh selling is (or isn't) sanctioned by "God".<br /><br />If you're interested in further reading - Religious scholar <B><I>Norm Phelps</I></B>has written several excellent books regarding scripture interpretations.Bea Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981537551810309024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531617304191579626.post-71279199895887786072009-05-22T07:15:50.798-06:002009-05-22T07:15:50.798-06:00The problem with religious discussions and debates...The problem with religious discussions and debates is that no side ever gets to "prove" their points. It's all done on faith that whatever bible is being quoted; is accurate. "The true word and meaning of God", always depends on whose god and whose bible.<br /><br />Of course you know that there are billions of people who worship in different beliefs. Many whose teachings say that God permits no man to kill any one. They believe in what is said to be the "highest commandment" from their God - "Thy shalt not kill".<br />(period).<br /><br />And too, there are dozens of other religions that have footnotes to get around this edict.<br /><br />So whose "God" said what? No one can be 100% certain.<br /><br />With that in mind, it's always best that people search in their own hearts and minds for what they believe is true... <br /><br />In the end, isn't that what "free will" is all about?Bea Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981537551810309024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531617304191579626.post-45172673407552445442009-05-21T10:23:24.378-06:002009-05-21T10:23:24.378-06:00Geez, they must pick and choose and re-translate m...Geez, they must pick and choose and re-translate much of what they use to appeal to the religious factions.<br /><br />For instance, I will quote Deuteronomy 16:19-22, "Set apart for the Lord your God every firstborn male of your herds and flocks. Do not put the firstborn of your oxen to work, and do not shear the firstborn of your sheep. Each year you and your family are to eat them in the presence of the Lord your God at the place he will choose. If an animal has a defect, is lame or blind, or has any serious flaw, you must not sacrifice it to the Lord your God. You are to eat it in your own towns. Both the ceremonially unclean and the clean may eat it, as if it were gazelle or deer. But you must not eat the blood; pour it out on the ground like water."<br /><br />Also, you are specifically asked to celebrate Passover by sacrificing and animal from your flock or herd and to eat it with unleavened bread, making sure that there is nothing left by morning.<br /><br />Again, these people decide to use and abuse as they see fit, ignoring the facts.Val W.noreply@blogger.com