YoungMormonRoyalist

Okay peoples, I'm reading what most people here think is a debate, but really all I'm seeing is one side reaffirming the other. I'm actually coming to the conclusion that this isn't a really a 'grace or works or both' debate, but a 'which came first, the chicken or the egg' debate. As PC put it, Grace before works? Or works before grace? Just to mix things up I believe that the two come at the same time, and both continue synonymously.

I love Pokemon!!!!! In fact, I think I'm gonna go pull out the ole game boy right now!!!

If anyone here is in the apocolyptic mood (I'm not quite yet), then invest in non-perishable food. I think that if an apocolyptic scenario does come our way, even gold will lose its value once people realize that it's merely a shiny rock. Food on the other hand? There's always some value to that.

Holy crow, heck no. I love the Bible, due to the fact that since graduation all my best friends have moved away and all that occupies my life is work I've turned more to the scriptures, and found many things in the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Why are you arguing about what kind of government the UK is again?

Would it be alright to fine a hosptial for not providing preventative health care?

May I point out, for the sake of homosexual members that I know on this board, and for the sake of clarification, that homosexuality itself is not a sin, it's a temptation. To act on it is a sin, as is the case with every temptation. Sorry, I'm not trying to ridicule anything in your post, rebuke you, or cause trouble in any way, I just wanted to clarify. It's a struggle for members because it basically means choosing to be celibate, and for those that do I believe that a greater blessing and a glorious crown awaits them than some heterosexual people.

I love God, and his Son, and the Holy Spirit that dwells with me. Thank you and Good night.

I'm incredibly sorry to here that Carol.....I'm sorry yall, but the American Health care system has never made any sense to me.....to have to pay for medical help...

Hmmm....no delays here. And may I point out that several medical associations, pracitces, and validations that the number of doctors per person is going down world wide. It's not just a Canadian thing.

Well technically the United Kingdom is a unitary state consisting of four countries: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. It is governed by a parliamentary system with its seat of government in London, the capital, but with three devolved national administrations in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh, the capitals of Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland respectively. Sorry to get all technical. It is a sovereign state, but with four seats of government in it.

As someone who actually lives in Canada may I respectfully say that that health care is working fine in Canada. In fact, we just voted Tommy Douglas, the man who introduced universal health care to Canada, our most important person in Canadian History.

I can hunt and kill a deer using only my wits, a string of floss, and my bare hands.

God save the Queen. When the proverbial poop hits the fan I'm prepared for the Bishop to say "Now is the time to prepare to live the law of consecration. We need your years supply to distribute to those who need it."

For a girl: Elizabeth - This is the Greek form (Pronounced Elisavet) of the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning "My God is my Oath" or "My God is my sustenance" That's my favourite, but here are the meanings of the other ones: Iris - Of course their's the colour, but in Greek mythology Iris is the personifacation of the rainbow and a messenger of the gods. "As the Sun unites Earth and Heaven, so does Iris link the gods to humanity." She travels with the speed of wind around the world, through the depths of the sea, to the Underworld and Heaven. Siva - No direct name I can find in my books or on the net, but interestingly enough Siva is more often than not the pronounced name of Shiva, one of the supreme forms of 'God' in Hinduism. He/She is the destroyer and changer, and though destroyer may seem bad, it is often used synonymously with 'cleanser'. Aurora - There's that strange arctic glow (I don't seem them this much in southern Canada, but they're absolutely amazing). But there's also the Greco-Roman godess by the same name. She is the queen/godess of Dawn, sister of Sol (the Sun) and Luna (the moon), lover of a Prince of Troy. She is bringer of light, the goddess of Dawn. For the boys: Laurence, but that's because I'm a sucker for Laurence of Arabia. There was a spy, a man of adventure, someone who truly integrated themselves into a culture, something few people are willing to do for their government these days. The name itself is derived from the Roman name Laurentius, which can mean "Crowned with a Laurel" Again, that's my favourite Jared - A name often applied to Moses, derived from a Hebrew word meaning 'descent' Joseph - From the Hebrew "Yosef", meaning "The Lord will increase/add" Richard - Comes from the combination of the Germanic 'Ric' (King, Ruler, leader) and 'Hard' (Strong, Brave) Peter - Derived from the Greek 'Petros', meaning rock. We all know where this comes from

Not to completely butt in...but I voted for the Green Party in the Canadian elections. I do believe in government intervention, especially in the parlimentarian system as the government and the cabinot are formed from MPs (members of parliament) who are local leaders voted in by a constiuency of about 300,000 people. In that sense the government is able to work on a national level as well as a local level, and I believe it to be truly 'of the people', especially in the case of our minority government, where it cannot wield abosulte power, but is checked by the fact that the combined votes of the other opposition parties outweigh theirs. The reason I voted Green is for two reasons: I believe that in Canada at least we can deal with environmental concerns here. Economically I believe in that in the long run we can benefit from throwing off our reliance on oil and use alternate energy supplies (I am not opposed to nuculear energy, but it is not the only source of energy. Most of British Columbia is powered by Hydro electricity).

On a scale of 1-10 how cute?

*Sighs* Way to go guys.....

It's just that good....

Three words: EFY and YC

Yes, my faith wavered when I was 14-15. It was the time when most teens in the church begin to honestly question the faith, when the begin to realize that they cannot rely solely on their parents belief, but must gain there own. I was always into history, philosopy, literature and the humanities in general, and in highschool I began to study other faiths, viewpoints and philosophies with a passion. I came very close to being an atheist, and I still look with a certain admiriation to the view...which I may explain at another time. And then I reached a low point in my life, it was then that I began to meditate and pray on the scriptures and other books. It was then I had an amazing personal experience that brought me to a sudden belief in God and the church. Since then I've taken up my cross and a different view point on life: Theistic-existentialism, this is a short blurb on the philosophy, which is a sub-view of existentialism in general: The main thing that sets them apart from atheistic existentialists is that they posit the existence of God, and that He is the source of our being. It is generally held that God has designed the world in such a way that we must define our own lives, and each individual is held accountable for his or her own self-definition. In addition to this, it is commonly held that the only way to truly face the cruelties of the naked facts of existence is to have faith. This faith is by definition irrational, which means that you cannot be persuaded into faith; belief as the result of a logical proof of God would necessarily be an untrue belief. Reason may only bring you to the threshold of the domain of faith, and to apply reason to anything that lies beyond reason's reach is to "degrade" the irrational into the rational, which implies that you misunderstand it.

Hmm....how about Jesus the Christ by James E. Talmage. I'm just starting it now, it has become a staple to the Church, and is one of the few things full-time missionaries are supposed to read besides the scriptures. There's also the Miracle of Forgiveness.

Mmmmm....pumpkin pie Blizzards from work.....

If your looking really, really ancient you could always go with Gaius Julius Caeser, or Augustus, the first Roman Emeperor. The question one must ask themselves is: Did these men do what they did for power, or to save Rome from herself? Other people to consider: Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor - One back the holy lands while excommunicated for feuding with the pope by a treaty with the sultan, not through bloodshed. He was called an antichrist by many contemperaries, but also hailed as an enlightened ruler who spoke and wrote several languages, including the taboo that was Arabic. He held a court that included Jews and Muslims among many other faiths, kept a zoo, not for entertainment but for reaserch. He was a renaissance man who predated the renaissance, but also brutal Charlemagne, Holy Roman Emperor - This guy is often hailed for becoming the first 'Roman' (the guy was Frankish, or German) Emperor since Romulus Augustus. He's also hailed for opening up Christianity to Germany and lots of other Western areas. He is often regarded as a lawgiver and reformer, and yet one must remember that once he killed 8000 Saxons who refused to convert to Christianity. Saladin - The muslim leader most famous for his interactions and battles with Richard the Lionheart. He was chivalrous for his age to be sure, but had no qualms about killing Templar or Hospitaller prisoners (who perhaps deserved it), or mocking Christianity when he took Jerusalem. Altogether though he was quite the hero. Asoka - Emperor of India way back, predating Christ, who converted to Buddhism. He was regarded as a prince of peace, and a great lawgiver. However, before his conversion he was also noted for his many wars of expansion and conquest. Brutus - Caesers assassin. This guy was often regarded during the age of Kings, Queens and Emperors to be one of the most vile men of all time. In Dante's devine comedy he is in the very deepest level of hell, suffering the same fate of his co-conspirator Cassius and the ultimate betrayer, Judas Iscariot. However, after the age of enlightenment this man has often been seen as trying to save the Republic from a man who he saw as trying to take a crown for himself. To name a few of course.

Here's my question: Why poop in the dark?