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  1. ImaginaryDay2

    What kind of life would you be living, if you weren't Christian?

    I think i'd be much more resentful and somewhat isolated. I've struggled in the past with behaviors that hurt me a great deal. However, I have found peace through mindfulness and meditation, so I think that'd still be part of my life, but in a secular context - seeking that 'spirit within' which...
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    Length of event after church?

    Depends on how "event" is deffined. Coffee is fine - usually will stay about 15-20 minutes. Potlucks and meals aren't really my thing. Besides, it's NFL season... 😄
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    Addictions

    Hey there "CTOAN" (Maybe a name for you? LOL!) I know I'm late to the party here. First, I want to encourage you to hold fast to God through the working of the Holy Spirit. He is, indeed, already at work in you. You wouldn't have come to Christ in the first place if this was not true...
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    Big concerts or little venues?

    Got a chance to see Matthew West at a local church aboout a year ago. Great show. His guitarist needed to tone it down a bit, though :D
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    Big concerts or little venues?

    Had a chance to see them many years ago. It was basically the "Ian Anderson Band" at that point (but touring as Jethro Tull) but still a great show. It was before Ian really started to lose his voice, so even more special
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    Big concerts or little venues?

    That would have been an interesting experience for a 7-year-old The draw of the smaller venues these days is the chance to see real musicians. There are so many guitar virtuoso's who play well and you can tell are excellent at their craft, but it's almost like an assembly line. I can't tell...
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    Big concerts or little venues?

    Small venues are perfect for me. There are amazing artists that tour - relatively well known in certain 'niche' circles. As an example, there have been many tours of various members of the prog band 'King Crimson' who record and tour together in different configurations (if that makes sense)...
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    Confession of sins

    We use the Lutheran Service Book, but the liturgy is more "blended" than taditional. We're still affilliated with the LCMS (Lutheran Church of Canada) Many of the Lutheran churches here seem to be getting away from sticking strictly to the Service Book, which I think is a shame, but it's still...
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    Netflix - 'Black Mirror'

    I do - but with a word of caution. Most episodes are rather explicit in content, but that's not really the draw for me. It's more the idea of where technology can easily take us if we're not careful. But the way the world is now I'm not too sure we're being careful in the first place. I think of...
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    Confession of sins

    I'm not sure what you mean...?
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    Confession of sins

    For me, as a Lutheran, I still struggle with the Pastor having authority to forgive sins. It's the work of the Lord to do such things. I grew up Presbyterian and I think their approach was much more in line with scripture. There was an "assurance of pardon" where the Pastor "assured" those who...
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    Confession of sins

    it's a weekly part of the liturgy where I attend. Some of it seems rather 'rote' so I sometimes wonder about the sincerity of it
  13. ImaginaryDay2

    Netflix - 'Black Mirror'

    Has anyone seen this series? To me it seems like a bit of a commentary on technology and the good, bad, and ugly that can come of its advancement. Some episodes are quite serious and seem to raise different ethical questions, but there are also some that are rather comedic Opinions?
  14. ImaginaryDay2

    are you a member of the resistance ?

    I appreciate that. I'll edit my post. Thanks for clarifying
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    are you a member of the resistance ?

    Members of my family were, and still are, proud members of the U.S. military. One of my grandfathers was in WWII, another served in Korea as a front-line medic. My brother is retired Navy, I have a niece and nephew in the Navy and another nephew in the Marines. I'm prooud of each and every one...
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    When people say I'm a Christian but...

    I found this to be interesting, and perhaps alludes to the quote above From a hymn sung this past week: "To those who help in Christ have found and would in works of love abound it shows what deeds are his delight and should be done as good and right. But those who scornfully disdain God's law...
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    A Christian song you don't like?

    It seems much of the contemporary music has gone for the catch-y licks. There are a few I enjoy (Mercy Me, Newsboys) but my enjoyment of contemporary ends about there. I enjoy secular progressive rock, and have discovered many Christian prog bands that aren't going to get the airplay for that...
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    When people say I'm a Christian but...

    Interesting, Lamb... How do you figure? Is sin, then, also deceptive? Recall that Paul stated: "Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: sexual immorality, impurity, indecent behavior, idolatry, witchcraft, hostilities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition...
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    Heavy Metal and God

    Another band I enjoy. From a concept album based on "Pilgrim's Progress"
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    Heavy Metal and God

    Agreed - the audience demeanor and behavior is completely different. And there is a huge amount of "group-think" that goes on no matter the style It might be, but how do we (and who gets to) differentiate? The Beatles have both "She Loves You" and "Revolution #9" Absolutely. One must have...
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