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It's so sad to me that so many adults--especially men--and too often ministers--fall prey to sexual temptation. My own fellowship had a terrible season in the late 1980s with the two Jimmies. More recently, Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias had terrible revelations about him immediately following his death. It's terrible when adults abuse adults--even worse when they abuse children. I really have nothing to add. It's all so sad. I believe redemption is possible--even from these crimes. It's why I do what I do. Nevertheless, this stuff is so heart wrenching. 😢

Actually, based upon the teachings of both of our churches, this is proof that God is. 😉

Actually, based upon the teachings of both of our churches, this is proof that God is. 😉

There is no official Evangelical view on this, though the end times movies I've seen tend to show ancient biblical prophets resurrected to fulfill this role. One of the more interesting takes on the 144,000 was that they were Jews with special power to call out an individual's sins and ask them to repent. The sins were accurate--revealed by the Holy Spirit--but most just got angry and stormed away. Seemed pretty accurate to me. 

Without trying to comment on the current conflict, I'll try answering your other questions.
We believe that we are the House of Israel just as much as the Jews (modern terminology) are.  We're not "replacing" them.  We are their cousins.  And as such, we are ALSO (not instead of) the inheritors of the blessings of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.  Thus by building the Church in the latter-days, we are gathering Israel.  The Ancient Covenant People and the Latter-day Covenant People (which is basically what "saints" means) will eventually join together even if it is only a social/political alliance and not necessarily a religious unity.
We believe that many Jews will be converted through missionary work. But most will only be convinced when the prophecy of Zechariah plays out:
The land of Israel is important in its role in the end times.  How much do modern Jews play into that?  I'm not sure.  I'll have to look into that.  I'll get back to you (unless someone else gets there first).
The two prophets of Rev 11 will be LDS Apostles.  And they will defend Israel, die, and be resurrected.
So, it seems that our understanding of end times are fairly close in many aspects.  But our role in it is a bit more special than what evangelicals may believe.

That was both stunning and devastating to read about. He was an excellent apologist. 

I confess to watching this movie with my young adult daughters and wife. I even wore pink shorts and a blue pullover shirt (I probably looked more like Ken's dad than the man himself). Sure, the movie could be viewed as liberal extreme feminism. However, I suspect that there was a lot of intentional stereotyping going on. Most of the key players were more caricatures than serious representations. With that mindset, the movie was fun and funny. The political commentary might have been an ocean wide, but it was not even an inch deep. 

The headline is half right. Republicans tend to overrate themselves. Further, the former U.S. president grossly overrates himself. On the other hand, conservatism is underrated. Perhaps the former president's greatest intellectual flaw is just how much he underrates conservatism. 

Some of us chose the former president because we hoped he'd pick SCOTUS judges to make correct yet stunning, courageous decisions. So, I'd argue that Republicans--some anyway--had a hand in bringing this decision about.

I'm torn on this one. It's true that many Democrats--and yes, many independents--are pro-abortion. However, many social conservatives engage in politics primarily to slow down or stop abortion. They generally think politics are dirty, but are willing to fight to save the lives of the unborn. Many other Republicans see this issue as a loser and just want it to go away. I enjoy the Wall Street Journal, but this newspaper is an example. It's not exactly prochoice, but it sees the issue as a loser for conservatives. 
I partially agree that it's a tough issue to sell. On the other hand, if I have to die on a hill saving baby's lives is worth fighting and even losing for. 

Some of us chose the former president because we hoped he'd pick SCOTUS judges to make correct yet stunning, courageous decisions. So, I'd argue that Republicans--some anyway--had a hand in bringing this decision about.

Some of us chose the former president because we hoped he'd pick SCOTUS judges to make correct yet stunning, courageous decisions. So, I'd argue that Republicans--some anyway--had a hand in bringing this decision about.

I'm torn on this one. It's true that many Democrats--and yes, many independents--are pro-abortion. However, many social conservatives engage in politics primarily to slow down or stop abortion. They generally think politics are dirty, but are willing to fight to save the lives of the unborn. Many other Republicans see this issue as a loser and just want it to go away. I enjoy the Wall Street Journal, but this newspaper is an example. It's not exactly prochoice, but it sees the issue as a loser for conservatives. 
I partially agree that it's a tough issue to sell. On the other hand, if I have to die on a hill saving baby's lives is worth fighting and even losing for. 

The headline is half right. Republicans tend to overrate themselves. Further, the former U.S. president grossly overrates himself. On the other hand, conservatism is underrated. Perhaps the former president's greatest intellectual flaw is just how much he underrates conservatism. 

If that’s your hill I understand totally. The only word of caution I would offer is that your cause goes nowhere if you continue to lose. I’m with the WSJ 100% on this. 

I'm torn on this one. It's true that many Democrats--and yes, many independents--are pro-abortion. However, many social conservatives engage in politics primarily to slow down or stop abortion. They generally think politics are dirty, but are willing to fight to save the lives of the unborn. Many other Republicans see this issue as a loser and just want it to go away. I enjoy the Wall Street Journal, but this newspaper is an example. It's not exactly prochoice, but it sees the issue as a loser for conservatives. 
I partially agree that it's a tough issue to sell. On the other hand, if I have to die on a hill saving baby's lives is worth fighting and even losing for. 

The headline is half right. Republicans tend to overrate themselves. Further, the former U.S. president grossly overrates himself. On the other hand, conservatism is underrated. Perhaps the former president's greatest intellectual flaw is just how much he underrates conservatism. 

To be clear, I was suggesting that the devil is behind the shift, not Angel Studios. Further, I would argue that standard time is God's answer to the devil's innovation--daylight time. 😁

My understanding is that Martin Luther did not initially want to start a schism. However, church leadership required that he recant his criticisms. It was not enough that he stop complaining--he had to publicly apologize for his criticisms and say he was wrong. That he could not do. 

Amen, brother!

To be clear, I was suggesting that the devil is behind the shift, not Angel Studios. Further, I would argue that standard time is God's answer to the devil's innovation--daylight time. 😁

I know nothing about the movie, but if you mean DST, then yes, he is. 

You know, I thought that you had said it all so perfectly in the OP that I didn't see the need to add or detract from it.
All that remained was some comic relief thread jack.  

Gen Z to Boomer: I have some concerns about the church.
Boomer to Gen Z: Really? Let me tell you some French/Spanish jokes.

 That's all you have to say?
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