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ught not        FreeFromChristianity
As I said, I thought not. You could have simply answered the question, but we both know the reason you refuse to answer it.

As I said, I thought not. The more you speak the more you confirm it. Carry on, and I will go back to watching your thug-like actions.

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Re: Re:The Protestant game of scripture toss mez1
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Nice vague definition.

Did you expect a complete exhaustive definition? I am unable to give it.

That said, I have read that there have been Saints in the Church who have said that the Gospel, the Churcheverything can my summed up in a prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on mea sinner and that even this can be further reduced to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (David from Texas) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8326 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:08:22 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/reply/8299/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html#reply-8299

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Re: I thought not FreeFromChristianity

Hello? I was discussing the subject at hand at the moment.

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Actually, no. You were not discussing the subject at hand.

This is what you said...

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Excuse me, but I have to feeds@yuku.com (David from Texas) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8299 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:01:36 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/reply/8298/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html#reply-8298
Which brought up the question still in need of an answerIs that the spirit of god coming through you? Your reluctance to answer makes me believe you don't believe sothus the reluctance to answer.

I have to laugh at your "lighten up a little" comment. Again there's that logjam. And I am right on topic where I came in. I believe you and mez had that discussion going already. Logs are jammin' tighter. feeds@yuku.com (FreeFromChristianity) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8298 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:42:18 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/reply/8329/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html#reply-8329

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Are you prepared for that day?

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God knows. I will pray for you David. Lord have Mercy. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (mez1) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8329 Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:08:52 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/reply/8325/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html#reply-8325

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Nice vague definition.

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Did you expect a complete exhaustive definition? I am unable to give it.

That said, I have read that there have been Saints in the Church who have said that the Gospel, the Churcheverything can my summed up in a prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on mea sinner and that even this can be further reduced to the sole name of Jesus. How... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (mez1) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8325 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 23:54:13 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/reply/8297/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html#reply-8297

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I thought not        FreeFromChristianity
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Hey FFC,

Do you think that someday you could engage in the discussion at hand, instead of focusing so much on your perceptions of the "behaviours" of others? I try to use a little levity every once in a while with you, but that also does not seem to make much of a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (David from Texas) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8297 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 22:01:29 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/reply/8296/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html#reply-8296 feeds@yuku.com (FreeFromChristianity) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8296 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 19:47:45 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/reply/8324/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html#reply-8324

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Re: Re:The Protestant game of scripture toss        mez1
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You still have not defined what is "the Church".

Forgive me if I err, in a few words I understand the Church to be Gods institution. It is the body of Christ and Christ is its Head. It is not limited to mere symbols but is a living dynamic reality which God through his uncreated energies (Grace) calls His creature to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (David from Texas) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8324 Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:50:42 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/reply/8328/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html#reply-8328

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mez1 The Church, it seems has been dealing with these things since long before the pillars of Protestantism were developing there eloquent speech and commentary.
Dft Yes, I agree. What makes you think that protestantism is not part of that process? They were reformers.

The Orthodox Church recognizes the error/s of Rome and in... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (David from Texas) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8328 Tue, 24 Jan 2006 23:56:47 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/reply/8327/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html#reply-8327

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mez1 The Church, it seems has been dealing with these things since long before the pillars of Protestantism were developing there eloquent speech and commentary.
Dft Yes, I agree. What makes you think that protestantism is not part of that process? They were reformers.

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The Orthodox Church recognizes the error/s of Rome and in so doing can understand much of the reasons... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (mez1) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8327 Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:51:05 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/reply/8323/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html#reply-8323

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You still have not defined what is "the Church".

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Forgive me if I err, in a few words I understand the Church to be Gods institution. It is the body of Christ and Christ is its Head. It is not limited to mere symbols but is a living dynamic reality which God through his uncreated energies (Grace) calls His creature to participation and to reconciliation unto Himself.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (mez1) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8323 Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:23:12 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/reply/8295/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html#reply-8295

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"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and consciencious stupidity." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

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When will you being to speak about the contents of scripture? Or would you rather leave that to an ecclesiastical authority?

I can speak, but I would rather listen for the collective voice of the Church throughout the centuries, to ascertain if possible what the Church has always believed from the beginning.

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When will you being to speak about the contents of scripture? Or would you rather leave that to an ecclesiastical authority?

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I can speak, but I would rather listen for the collective voice of the Church throughout the centuries, to ascertain if possible what the Church has always believed from the beginning. Its a relatively new feeling for me, but Id much rather listen to a... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (mez1) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8321 Tue, 24 Jan 2006 00:12:13 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/reply/8294/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html#reply-8294

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And thanks for the reminders, I won't keep your comments in mind.

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"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and consciencious stupidity." - Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Look he does it, so I can too. FreeFromChristianity
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And round and round it goes, instead of listening to what he says, you find fault with him.

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Hmmmn... sounds like somebody whose name rhymes with ebb...

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It's the popular game many play as they try to take the heat... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (David from Texas) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8292 Mon, 23 Jan 2006 14:05:52 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/reply/8290/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html#reply-8290

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Mez1 To the orthodox, this life is for repentance. Greek, Russianethnicity is of little matterwhat matters is the Orthodox faith and the context in which it was deposited and preserved. Will you take a lesson in humility? Listen for the voice of the Church and not your own or your innovative protestant fathers?

In retrospect my choice of words was wrong.

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feeds@yuku.com (David from Texas) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/sreply/8290 Mon, 23 Jan 2006 13:56:37 GMT http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/topic/1007/t/Matthew-22-14-Many-Called-Few-Chosen.html
A: No; see my brief comments at Matthew 10:22 at feeds@yuku.com (Waterrock) http://sabdiscussionboard.yuku.com/topic/1007 Tue, 27 Dec 2005 09:38:37 GMT