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• Unto Caesr what is Caesar's

  by Sojourner Robert Hess September 12, 2015
  At no point does the New testament say that Mathew.. a Tax collector for the Roman Government.. quit doing his job. sure he left his table but later references suggest that Mathew was still doing his job. Christ was called a friend to Tax Collectors .. note the lack of the word "former". How can th...
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• on simple majority, and perception over reality

  by Sojourner Robert Hess May 12, 2014
  I read recently a rant about just how unfair it was that Christian hollidays should be recognised by the US Government...   hold up, there's only one federal holiday that fits that bill... one out of 10 in total.   That day would be Christmas... a day also marked by other religions as ...
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• A letter from ~~~~~~~

  by Sojourner Robert Hess August 28, 2013
  Dear Humans... We have observed you as you clutter together in groups, wearing Masks and taking unified names. We have seen you carry the banners of your groups, calling for unity while attacking other groups. We have seen you abandon your right to your own voice, letting your groups speak for y...
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• Judge not... (oh, really?)

  by Sojourner Robert Hess August 8, 2013
  For the "judge not lest you be judged" folks... that's a very specific phrase. It refers to final Judgement, which is Gods domain. It does not refer to social judgement , personal judgement, or courts.   Now I know there are some that will say it also means we should accept (and never EVER...
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• My Thoughts on Ender's Game

  by Sojourner Robert Hess July 8, 2013
  So, incase you didnt know the film adaptaion of Orson Scott Cards "Ender's Game" is comming out this November... and I plan to see it.   This has angered a few of my aquantances to say the least... let me explain.   Yes, Card has said some frankly hatefull things... he is not a person ...

• Forum policy

  by Sojourner Robert Hess June 26, 2013
  It is impossible to have any sort of meaningful discussion without the risk of giving offense. Additionally to pretend this blog exists in a vacuum where world events have no import is beyond asinine. I understand forbidding "My Party is better than your Party" but to forbid the MENTION of legal...
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• Is this generation incapable of Forgivenes?

  by Sojourner Robert Hess June 22, 2013
  I'm Struck by a recent event... Some of you here many know of it: A popular cooking show hostess made a mistake, a grievous one indeed that offended an employee of hers (and her brothers actions didn't help matters at all).   As the lawsuit goes forward she has been dismissed from the TV pr...
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• oldy but a goody

  by Sojourner Robert Hess April 28, 2013
  Our Father Who Art In Heaven. Yes? Don't interrupt me. I'm praying. But -- you called ME! Called you? No, I didn't call you. I'm praying. Our Father who art in Heaven. There -- you did it again! Did what? Called ME. You said, "Our Father who art in Heaven" Well, here I am. What's on your...
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• spotting a spam account

  by Sojourner Robert Hess March 23, 2013
  Most of us here are legitimate enough, honest men and women called to serve in a spiritual manner, or some who just want to legally preform weddings outside of a traditional church.   There are however two other accounts types you will find here... The first is the Spammer, here is how to re...
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• Pedophilia and the ULC

  by Sojourner Robert Hess February 26, 2013
  It saddens me greatly that I even have to write this, but as far as my opinion goes... if you are or ever have been justly accused of the sexual abuse of a minor (and you know in your heart if the accusation was just or not) you really have no place here.   I'm not going to spit hatred at you...
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• Christians: feeling persecuted?

  by Sojourner Robert Hess December 26, 2012
  Are you a Christian who feels persecuted for the sake of Christ?   Take a moment to look at the bigger picture and you may see that's not what's really going on.   What follows is my opinion, that's why it's in a blog....   I've not seen many people who are actually offended at ...

• A parable

  by Sojourner Robert Hess November 28, 2012
  The news reported that a large and man-eating cat had escaped a zoo nearby and it has a hunger that will never be satisfied. A man heard of this and scoffed for he does not believe the cat exists, his friend since childhood however does believe the news, One day the two are out and debating the natu...
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• "Jesus, is the reason for the season"... or is He?

  by Sojourner Robert Hess November 27, 2012
  No.... He really isn't.   The season and many of the trappings and traditions around winter solstice predate Christ by centuries at least. Agricultural based faiths (referred to as pagan, meaning 'common' by early Christianity) chose to celebrate this time because of climactic seasonal change...
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• Museings : self awareness

  by Sojourner Robert Hess September 4, 2012
  Just a random thought, feel free to chime in in comments if you like with your perspectives.     Water is not aware of itself, nor is iron aware when it rusts. Self awareness, or sentient sapience, is completely unneeded in chemistry and therefore also biology. So how is it we know ther...
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• Regarding 'Saving'

  by Sojourner Robert Hess September 4, 2012
  Ok,   Time for me to get on the soap box, what follows is addressed to ALL, not just Christians....   This is a ministerial forum, its function is for discussion and networking among persons of all faiths, or even no faith. This being the case what is NOT acceptable here is:   I...
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• on Cowardice

  by Sojourner Robert Hess August 19, 2012
  I'm probably going to offend a good few people here, I apologize for you taking personal offense to something that is not directed specifically at you.   I want to talk about Cowardice, not the kind that finds its form in a comical lion, but the kind that cannot address a grievance to the...
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• Why not the Whole Bible?!

  by Sojourner Robert Hess July 30, 2012
  It's been raised so I think I'll address it. Why don't Fundamentalists follow the whole Bible?   Now usually this is asked by those in the LGBT Community who are sick and tired of being condemned by mixed fiber wearing, shaved, shellfish eating, creditcard having 'fundies' who love to cite l...
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• The Rede, for dummies

  by Sojourner Robert Hess July 13, 2012
  Ok couple disclaimers here.... 1. The title is a joke, punning of the very popular and I may add useful * for Dummies books. I am NOT calling anyone a dummy! 2. I'm not the grand poohbah of all things Wiccan, infact I'm christo-wiccan which means I PERSONALLY blend aspects of Wicca with Christiani...
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• False religion

  by Sojourner Robert Hess June 26, 2012
  I ran across a term today I hadn't heard since Carmen was preforming in the 90s "False Religion"   What is False Religion? Seems everyone has their own view in this, usually consisting of "A religion that isn't MINE".   I cannot agree with that assessment, personally I feel that All ...
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• on 'Fair'

  by Sojourner Robert Hess June 2, 2012
  Sarah - "That's not fair!" Jareth - "You say that so often, one wonders what your basis for comparison is!"   --Jim Hensons "Labyrinth"   I was watching this movie recently and it got me thinking about the many uses of the word "Fair" in todays society and whether or not that word is ...

• R E S P E C T

  by Sojourner Robert Hess May 30, 2012
  We have a diverse forum, that is something to be cherished. We will likely not all agree most of the time but there comes a point where I feel I must draw a line.   It is one thing do have different opinions, it is quite another to mock or insult someone elses opinion. I will tolerate many th...
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• Sodom-ites?

  by Sojourner Robert Hess May 29, 2012
  Lets take a look at one of the most well known but poorly understood stories in the bible.   Sodom     Some pretext here, Sodom and Gomorrah were towns with a reputation as stated in Genesis 18:20 " Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very gri...
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• a weekly chuckle

  by Sojourner Robert Hess May 15, 2012
  A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespas...
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• Atheism is not Anti-God!

  by Sojourner Robert Hess March 27, 2012
  So you're an atheist, well I see no reason for us to fight about that.   The word atheist has been largely twisted both by the media and extremists on both sides to the point where it has be generally accepted to mean "Against God". Actions and billboards by groups such as the American Atheis...
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• (false) Guilt by association

  by Sojourner Robert Hess March 20, 2012
  Let's talk about Sects.   Now that I have your attention, let's really talk about sects, that is groups of people who come together based (initially) on a shared core belief. These groups are comprised of fallible, at times selfish, and even cruel human beings. These individuals seek to be be...

• So, Who isthis guy?

  by Sojourner Robert Hess October 2, 2011
  Well I promised this some time ago and have finally become inspired enough to attept to write it.   Why Don't I have "Rev." in frount of my name here: Titles to me, are earned, not self imposed. I hold no disrespect for those here who have such titles placed on their forum names, I simply ch...
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