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Memories of Green
by Whitley Carpenter
Outside the backdoor of a farm house, Pell Douglas stood facing the pale-yellowed fields. The brick walls beside him were deeply stained like wine with cracked and crumbling mortar. Winds carried dust from the dirt road into his eyes. Pell reached for the doorknob but turned and lingered off. He drew a cigarette from his coat pocket and held it between chapped lips. With one hand he shielded the end from the breeze, and he lit the tip with the other.
A stream of smoke drifted out through Pell's nostrils as his shoulders shivered. Ash flickered, and the cigarette flew to ground, quickly stomped out by the heel of his muddy boot. Pell pushed the wooden door, careful not to let out a loud creak. The lights weren't on in the den, but they never were. A raggedy couch sat against the wall and across was an ancient TV set, probably hadn't been used in years. The piano rested beside the stairs to the kitchen. The keys were yellowed and askew, and the strings undoubtedly discordant.
Pell stepped up to the kitchen and could hear the TV in the living room. He peeked around the corner. A ghost of a woman was stretched out on the recliner, her walker in front, eyes closed and breathing softly. Her skin was as thin as her white hair. Blue veins ran up and down her arms, even to the fingers. Pell inched into the room, and the floor squeaked under his weight. The woman stirred, pulling her eyelids up.
Who is that? Pell, is that you?
It's me, Mema. I didn't mean to wake you. Go back to sleep.
That's alright. I didn't realize I'd dozed off. Well go on, sit. What brings you around?
Pell eased into the chair by the front door. Newscasters on the TV bickered like diseased dogs. Making racket. He grabbed the remote off the coffee table and turned it off.
Oh, he sighed, I'm in town for the weekend. Dad asked me to stay with you. Is that alright?
Asked you to babysit, huh, she said half-joking.
Spend time with actually.
You don't have to babysit the old hag.
Stop saying that, you're not an old hag. And I don't have to do anything. I wanted to see you.
She seemed content with that answer but not entirely convinced. She pushed the footrest down and rocked herself to her feet, grabbing the walker for support. Hobbling to the kitchen she said, How 'bout something to eat?
That's alright, I ate before I came.
He didn't, and Pell hated lying to her, but it was easier than going through the trouble. If he said no without an excuse, then she'd pressure him until he agreed otherwise. Elanora, or Ella as her family took to calling, didn't cook much anymore. Her sons didn't trust her not to burn the house to its skeletal brick frame. But Ella still liked to cook for her sons and grandchildren, anything to be useful.
Pell followed her into the kitchen. The linoleum floor had begun to roll up at the edges and corners. Sun-bleached jean coats were scattered beside the entrance to the den. On the main table, Pell noticed three weekly pill containers in the midst of a stack of envelopes, one empty and another opened. On the far wall, between the two windows overlooking the farmland, there was an outline from where the old stove used to sit. Pell could see the residual scorch marks.
Ella sat with her thermos of coffee at the tail of the table. She used to sit on the side by the window so she could feel the sunlight beaming through the glass or tease the cats with a flyswatter whenever they climbed up the ledge. Now it's just easier to reach the table's end. Pell poured water into a glass of crushed ice and sat adjacent to her.
Where you at now? she said, her voice sounded like it was searching through old memories.
I'm up in Atlanta, remember?
Yeah that's right. I remember now. And you go to school up there right? At Georgia
Southern?
I used to go to school up there. I finished a while ago, but Southern is in Statesboro. You know that Mema.
I went to Georgia Southern, though at the time it was called…
She paused. Ella closed her eyes, furrowing her brow. It was called Georgia Teacher's College. I went during the summers, but that was during the war.
I remember. You taught for a long time. Taught just about everyone in town.
You sure you don't want anything? I can make you something.
It's fine Mema. I'm not hungry. Here, I'm going to take this trash out. Why don't you go back to your chair and go to sleep?
Ella sounded quiet, resigned. Pell finished off the water and dumped the ice into the sink. He slung the garbage over his and circled to the back porch. He dumped the trash bag into a hole large enough to hold his truck. The hole was a heap of ash and twisted metal. He'd have to set fire to the garbage later, though it's illegal to burn without a permit. Not that it mattered out here, surrounded by forest, barbed-wire fences, and the occasional neighbor. The only sound came from the highway, or the scratching of stiff, brown leaves in the wind.
Winter would be here soon. This far south, the seasons skip over fall and spring. One day is bright and lively, filled with the heat and energy. The sun skips across the surface of the lake, and the grass stretches up to the waist, colored in viridian green. But the next day is bitter. The fields are dead, brown like wet cardboard, and the air is dimmed by the overcast sky. The landscape is frozen and still, as if the world were holding its breath, or maybe had no more breath to breathe.
Pell jumped awake. The smell of smoke drifted into the guest bedroom. He sprinted down the hallway. Ella was relaxing in front of the TV, watching the morning news, and unaware of the seared air. Pell saw the stove on but no fire. Oh thank God, he thought. He rushed to pull the iron skillet away from the glowing eye and raise the windows to let the smoke seep out. Ella now stood in the kitchen's door frame, her face puzzled and twisted.
Is something the matter?
Yeah, you almost burned the house down, he shouted.
Oh…I just—
Just nothing, Pell interrupted. Ella looked as though she'd never been in this house before and couldn't recognize the man yelling at her.
You could've started another fire. You know you aren't supposed to cook, he snapped. Pell's words were sharp, like he was scalding a child's bad behavior. He intended to cut deep. Deep enough so that she'd recognize her mistake, so that she'd remember this the next time she wanted to set the kitchen ablaze.
I wanted to make you breakfast, she muttered. Pell covered his face, slowly dragging his hands down his cheeks across the rough stubble. He took a deep breath through the nose, his chest and shoulders rising up and down again as he exhaled.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to shout at you, but you can't start cooking and then wander off and forget about it, alright? Let me cook up some breakfast for the both of us. Grits and eggs sound okay?
Ella didn't reply. She crept over to the chair and set her green thermos on the edge of the table while she lowered her body into the wooden frame. She held the edge for support but her grip weakened. Ella fell back into the chair, shaking the table, knocking the thermos onto the floor. Black coffee encircled Pell's boots.
Uh oh, it's alright I'll clean it up, she assured him. Ella grabbed a tablecloth from the counter and tried to kneel down by the puddle.
No, go sit back at the table. I'll go get a mop, he resigned. Pell tugged at the rag, but Ella refused to release her grip.
I said I'll clean it. I can clean up my own coffee, she said. There was no warmth present. Pell could hear the resentment.
Pell focused back on the stove. The room was silent except for the sizzling of scrambled eggs. Five minutes passed before Pell could think of something to say. Breakfast is finished, he spoke in his most cheerful voice.
He slid a scratched, white ceramic plate in front of her, but she didn't move. Pell stared at his toes and felt the blood pool in his feet. I shouldn't have snapped at her, he thought. The words replayed in his mind, and he felt colder and paler with each iteration. He fixed a plate for himself and sat on the opposite edge. Ella still hadn't moved her fork.
How is your hip and back today, he asked. That pulled her out of the fog. She repositioned herself, scooting to the chair's back, just now noticing the plate of grits and eggs.
It feels a little better I reckon. I can't move around like I used to. I used to be able to walk a mile a day. All the way to the McCarthy's and back.
She stared off again. Dejected. She continued, I can't make it to the mailbox now. Not without this walker. Even that ain't easy.
Hey don't give up. Pell tried to sound reassuring, took a rest and said, I remember last year, you couldn't make it out of bed on your own. It's amazing how much progress you've made in that time. It'll be hard, but you just gotta work at it. You'll be back to where you were in no time.
Pell knew that wasn't true. No one recovers one hundred percent, especially people her age. The mortality rate is almost double after a broken hip. No she doesn't have much time, he thought, but she'll have even less time if she gives up, if she loses her spirit. Ella glanced over to Pell, catching his stormy eyes and holding there for a minute. She mustered up a smile that reminded Pell of when he was little, when they'd walk down the dirt road in the afternoon air and then around to beat the evening sun as it rested behind the tree line.
Yes, that's right, she said without sincerity. You know when you were small, no bigger than my knee, I'd bathe you in that big sink downstairs. You were a tiny little thing. Couldn't fit in that sink now. You've grown up tall. You're taller than your daddy, right?
Only a little.
And I'd drive you and your brother down to the dollar store. You liked gummy worms and that fruit juice.
Still do. It's an essential element of a man's diet.
Pell had been staring out the window at the two lakes between the farmland and the towering pine trees. He noticed that Ella hadn't said anything. She hadn't made a sound for several minutes. Pell turned in her direction and saw that her mind was someplace else. Indiscriminately focusing on a spot five hundred miles away, far beyond the farmhouse. He lifted her out of the chair and carried her to the old tan couch in the living room. The cloth was torn and thin in places, scratchy with tiny balls of thread. Within minutes she'd closed her eyes, and her breathing steadied. Her face was sunken, like gossamer had been pulled around her skull and slowly loosened over the years. Pell parked in the recliner, leaned into the back, and let the world fade.
The sun poured in from the window panes and landed on Pell's eyelids. He winced, opening one eye, closing it, before finally stirring from the nap. When he sat up, he saw Ella by the mantle, clutching a dusty picture frame in her hands. He shuffled behind her, and looked at the photograph, a picture of his grandfather.
He died when you were just two weeks old, she said.
Arthur loved to joke. He had a laugh that could fill the room. And he could tell the best stories. Every year, whenever the family gathered for Christmas, they'd ask him to tell the same story, and it just got better with age. He played music too. He taught your father how to play guitar.
Dad taught me how to play too. I wish I could've met Arthur.
I'm the last one left. All my brothers and sisters died long ago, my parents before them. And then Arthur left me. I'm all alone now.
You're not entirely alone. You've still got your sons, my dad, and me of course. There's lots of us around. We're still here.
Pell didn't know what to say. He didn't say anything at all. He put his arm around her shoulder and held tight as she held the wooden frame. Ella turned up from the picture and gazed at Pell's face. She seemed almost surprised.
Pell? When did you get here? Here come sit down. What brings you around?
I've been staying with you for the weekend.
Oh, yes. You live up in Statesboro now, don't you?
No that was James.
Where is James?
He's gone Mema. He's been gone a while.
Well, would you like something to eat? I can make us lunch.
It's fine Mema. We ate earlier. I'll fix something later.
Rain pelted the granules of the shingles. Pell meditated on the couch in the den. The blue fire cast shadows on the ceramic-tiled floor. The flames remained unmoved and motionless, unable to dance. His thoughts were messy. The calm disturbed focus, leaving him in a cold sweat. A faded leather saddle hid in the corner by the fireplace, the letters A.E.D. pressed into hide. Pell was lifted up from the couch and dragged through the hallways, as if a phantom tied strings around his limbs. Pell wasn't aware, not until he found himself at foot of Ella's bed, watching her sleep.
Sometimes I wish you were dead, he whispered. It'd be easier than this. Watching you slowly deteriorate. Waste away until nothing remains. What's keeping you here? That's why no one visits you. They don't want to see you this way. I don't want to see you this way.
Pell's eyes were narrowed and rigid like he was trying to slice through the bed. Grieving after someone dies is hard, he continued, but at least it ends. I've been in grief for years.
He felt the veins in his face drain. He'd thought this before, but never spoke it aloud. Hearing with his own ears, for the first time, he stood petrified. I shouldn't have said that, he thought, but I did. I shouldn't have said it. It was selfish of me to say.
You're just in so much pain, and I want it to be over for you, so you can finally have some peace, he said hoping to persuade himself, but convincing none. The house felt discontent. In a brisk pace Pell went down the dark hallway. He opened the front door an inch, and the wind grabbed hold of the frame, almost tearing it from the hinges. The winter wind pushed Pell back a few paces, but he walked into the storm, leaving the door swinging in the violent breeze. Pell walked until time was a blur. He couldn't tell how long he'd been gone, or if his fingers hadn't frozen off and fallen behind. Exhausted Pell collapsed beside a creek. The short grass pierced through his clothes, stabbing at the skin. Pellets of rain dropped like marbles, and the ripples of the creek were drowned by thunder.
In her bedroom, Ella laid on her side. Her eyes were wide open.
Whitley Carpenter
Whitley Carpenter is a senior at the University of Georgia, studying English and journalism. He is pursuing a Master's and Ph.D in English with a focus on modern, postmodern, and contemporary authors. Whitley works as a reporter and photojournalist. He is influenced by Ernest Hemingway and Cormac McCarthy.


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11:01 a.m.: Mechanic Street, possible theft witnessed.
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2:27 p.m.: Woodruff Road, civil complaint, dispute with ex.
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2:39 a.m.: Main and Brook streets, domestic.
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1:33 p.m.: Union Street, suspicious activity.
1:56 p.m.: Pine Street, domestic.
2:12 p.m.: Pine Street, civil complaint.
2:44 p.m.: Auburn Street, lost wallet.
2:54 p.m.: Goss Street, loud music.
3:10 p.m.: Sterling Street, dead skunk.
4:44 p.m.: Oak Ridge Drive, ATV on the road.
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9:05 p.m.: Ridgefield Circle, loud music.
9:17 p.m.: High Street, motor vehicle accident.
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10:07 p.m.: High Street, possible restraining order violation.
2:53 a.m.: Main Street, man passed out in the bushes.
3:19 a.m.: West Street, loud house party.
10:22 a.m.: Chestnut Street, ATM card found.
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2:02 p.m.: Brook Street, stolen property, items around outside the house.
3:26 p.m.: Main Street, suspicious activity.
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8:59 a.m.: Beacon Street, lost wallet.
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10:31 a.m.: Sterling Street, group of people hanging off the bridge.
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3:48 p.m.: High Street, motor vehicle accident.
6:29 p.m.: East Street, threats made.
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Ford Transit County 4X4
Home Ford Transit County 4X4
The Ford Transit, possibly the most successful and recognisable van in the UK. Originally launched in the UK in 1965, it was available in countless combinations of bodywork, trim, engine and gearbox. One of these options was for a four-wheel-drive variant, capable of going where the regular two-wheel-drive Transit would struggle.
A handful of companies offered 4×4 conversions, the most popular of which was provided by County Tractors of Knighton in Powys, who converted vans on behalf of Ford Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) as a factory option. The first Transit County models were based on the Mk2 Transit model, both long and short wheelbase.
The conversion comprised of a Dana 44F front axle and NP208 transfer box (both lifted from the Ford Bronco), three custom propshafts to connect the transmission to the transfer box and then to the axles, heavy duty leaf springs, larger front brake discs, heavy duty steering box, and a rear subframe to increase the ride height. The rear axle was a standard Transit item, and 16 inch rims were fitted all round.
Mainly used by utility companies like National Grid, by the MOD, and mountain rescue teams, the Transit County 4×4 proved to be a capable vehicle both on and off road, with the ability to carry both crew and equipment just about anywhere.
With the introduction of the Mk3 Transit in 1986 came the next generation of the County 4×4. This would prove to be a very popular and successful version of the Transit County 4×4, and the last to use the beam axle layout. Later (1991 and onwards) County 4×4 models switched to using an independent front suspension setup which was inherently more complex in design than the earlier beam axle models.
Later panel vans also lost the twin-wheel rear axle that had been fitted on earlier LWB versions. Design and supply of drivetrain components for County 4×4 models has more recently been by Countytrac, a division of the M.J. Allen Group, who are still actively involved in the development of the latest Mk7 AWD Transit and Connect models.
MY VAN
My Transit County 4×4 is a Mk3 160 LWB model first registered in September 1991 to the RAF in Anglesey. This is where it lived for many years, before changing hands a few times in Wales. I bought it in February 2010, after many years of trying to find one.
It has a 2.5 direct injection deisel engine and wide ratio 5 speed gearbox, coupled to an NP208 transfer box, giving selectable 2WD and 4WD in high range, and 4WD in low range. The rear axle is a standard Transit item, a type 53 G Salisbury. The front axle is a Dana 44F, both axles have a 5.89:1 diff ratio for excellent low-range performance.
Wheel rims are 16″, and are fitted with 7.50×16 Deestone Extra Traction tyres. Other additions are the custom made bullbar and the split side-exit exhaust system. Inside, there is seating for six and plenty of room in the loadspace for all my stuff. Future plans include a turbodeisel engine, a 4000kg winch and a PTO compressor/generator set.
Lots of information and more pictures of my van and others like it can be found on the Ford Transit Forum and Ford Ranger site where you can also find spares and helpful articles.

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Out of all the religions in the world, why is Christianity the right one?
Firstly Yes, I am a christian and a very passionate one at that. I don't want to cause any stir with this question but I only seek new responses that I myself may not already know..
You see I was asked this question Last week on my campus and was then involved in a long tiring discussion leading into the night. And if you're wondering, I defended god pretty good! But after all that, it lead me to wonder what other persons Christians or non-Christians thought about this topic. Maybe I or someone else could learn some new knowledge about the truth. I hope this question isn't out of place.
Hi Dwight. How are you? How nice of you to ask this question.
Religion is always a stir when brought up haha My mother always said, "there are two things friends and family should never discuss, religion and politics".
My belief is there is only a right religion for the individual. I believe in "God" not the religion.
I think Christianity may be the world's "right" religion because it has been around for so long. This is what people are used to, out of habit? Don't get me wrong, I am a "Christian", but anyone can say that right? Many things are only people's opinions. We love to label things and debate about which one is better for people. I do not believe there is really any one "right" religion, even though I am a Christian.
Thank you Dwight. I grew up "Southern Baptist ". I never like to be labeled anything but the definition of "Christian " is more of who I am than any denomination. I was taught to witness to people, but witnessing has always been hard for me to do.
Cool.............Did you know that baptist songs from the USA play a huge role in almost every denomination in Jamaica. A lot of their songs are either re-written so much so that I used to think that these songs came from Jamaica when I was a boy.
I did not know that about the baptist songs! That is really cool and interesting!
Perception is reality. Almost every religion believes in a God.
Generally speaking what makes one "right" over another is where the individual was born or their early religious indoctrination via their parents. Very few people stray from their early teachings.
Odds are if you were born in Iran your allegiance most likely would be with the Islam faith. If you were born in Israel you're likely to align yourself with Judaism beliefs, in India it would be Hinduism, in China Buddhism and so forth.
I believe God made man and man made religion.
One of the reasons there are so many different denominations under the Christian banner is because various groups disagreed on the merits of some scriptures. Taking pride in one's nation, group, or religion is normal.
The notion that: "We're right and every other group is going to hell!" has led to wars and decisiveness among groups for centuries.
One of the best things the founding fathers did in the U.S. was making sure it was not a "religious state" by openly encouraging and giving the rights to practice any religion a person wants.
Too bad there is not more of a "live and let live" mentality when it comes to religious beliefs and non believers as well.
Thank you for you're comment dashingscorpio. Glad you could stop by.A few questions your way. Why is there a BC globally and not something else. Why when people swear or die they're quick to call on Jesus. Stand for something or fall for everything.
The term BC & AD are designations are numbered years used with the Julian and Gregorian calendars. The Roman Empire influence. Dionysius Exiguus had a desire to replace Diocletian years with a calendar based on the incarnation of Christ in 525.
Thank you again dashingscorpio, especially for verifying the facts. Now, for there to be a BC or AD Isn't that a proof of life of christian core characters and values. What do you think existed -50 to +50 years around the BC era?
I'm sorry, you're saying that because a Catholic monk set up a calendar around what he believed to be the time of Jesus, there must have therefore been a time of Jesus? That's a logical fallacy. Now, incidentally, it's CE & BCE.
Dwight, There is a whole slew of history regarding the various calendars including the Mayan calendar. Lots of folks believe A.D. stands for "after death" of Christ. It really stands for the Anno Domini dating system. Calendars prove nothing.
Thanks for your comment Julie McFarland. And no, I'm not basing my entire argument on just that unproven fact. But it does add to the puzzle. You see what you don't know can sometimes be evidence. Can you tell me 100% if Christ existed then.
How closely have you studied science? Reading as a layman, or are you a physicist?
Well I Am an Engineer, sooooooo I'd land myself somewhere in between.
Ah. .. I see. I've had experience with engineer apologists. Have a good one.
"My conclusion is that NOTHING is really factual or true. NOTHING can be completely proven".
I'm glad that you came back over....and (LOL) no i haven't had a change of heart at all! I knew that some of you might have thought so..But in fact the reason why i asked that question is quite the opposite because it tramples the atheist's logic.
My friend, my friend....you continue to not see what's being said. Christians shouldn't want to prove god, because it's about faith (anti-proof). It's atheist that want's the proof. Go back to the question how do you prove anything.
Any religion is always wrong once a religion is right.
Religion is a funny thing becoming very important once one ascribes the religion with a deity. There once was not any religion. That is a good mind exploring exercise for any individual, which could lead to a group discussion.
The etymology of religion points out the word with a purpose did not exist until the 5th century and has since then been redefined. In other words there was not a need for 'religion' until the 5th century. Could we suggest the 5th century metaphorically is similar to that of a five year old discovering religion. May we then see how religion redefines itself for an individual, coupling, group, and etc through a lifetime experience.
Religion has defined formal meanings seen in its elemental forms within dictionaries, yet there are countless books written on religion. That attests there seems to be disagreement for any 'set in stone' meaning for religion. It simply is diverse and most likely always will be. IMHO it becomes convoluted.
For instance I lend meaning toward it being "a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith" (Source: Merriam-Webster.com). In other words religion exists without any assignment to a deity. I accept no one person's religion remains the same while most likely all persons have more than one religion. Religion transforms adding to and removing through the simplicity of change predicated by need while it experiences growth, decay, regrowth - renewal, or transforms while interacting beyond its working definition.
That is just viewing religion. Now, comes the decision. Does an individual assign religion to a God, a god, or gods or does a God, a god, or gods assign religion to an individual?
Interesting your viewpoint. Nice! (Nice is a one word comment with the meaning of speechless I use mostly with poetry, which I truly Love :-) I ponder your last statement lending toward truth speculatively being maybe a cause for creating the word.
Good Morning Tim Mitchell, it's nice to see you again . thank you for your comment.
Might I ask why you think Christianity is the right one? Everyone else I've met from every other faith says something similar about theirs. What proof is there to make an informed, logical determination when choosing a religious beliefs. Sure, you can bring up apologetic arguments Luke kalam, ontological, tag, etc. But I knots of no one who converted because of those arguments. Most of the time, I've found that people accept the religion they are raised in as true, or the predominant religion in their culture. This does not seem like justification of that belief, not does it demonstrate that belief to be true.
And can I ask you one more thing my friend...What would it take for you to believe in god....Describe to me what grand event must take place before you can play the character of one falling to her knees before Christ ?? What's the evidence you want?
You see Julie that's what I wanted to bring out. This constant talk of wanting evidence from atheists has for a long time seem like a hyperbolic version of doubting Thomas. the truth is if god stood in front of you,you still would ask for evidence.
How do you know? I care about truth, and if I'm going to believe something, I want to have confidence that it's actually true. How do you determine truth without evidence, and why believe something not proven to be true?
Julie that's the problem you see. Nothing can be 100% verified so there has to be faith. Nobody can prove that this all isn't a dream. If you tried that you'd be crazy. So we have to all have belief. faith is apart of everyday life.
Trust and confidence is not the same as blind faith in something. Is good capable of providing evidence? Yes. He doesn't. He demands faith, expecting us to ignore the way or brains work in every other aspect. Appeal to faith is absurd.
Being able to speak in Christian language is simply because I used to be one. Looking for deeper meaning there is silly. you're just saying I can't understand you because I don't have your magical spirit Being. That's silly, too.
you know Julie I realize that you keep asking for evidence and the truth is i used to ask when I was younger until god started showing up A LOT IN MY LIFE! My advise to you is to ask him to reveal himself to you. If you mean well he WILL ANSWER.
Appeal to emotion and personal experience? That's not convincing to me, and there's no reason for me to believe that you're telling the truth. How do you differentiate between perception and reality?
Ummm...I wasn't appealing to your emotions or trying to but if i did that's good to know.
I hope you understand Jamaican patois.
Personal experience is emotion based and entirely subjective, doubt you think? How do you verify it? How do you test it? Without that, how do you believe it is external?
Are you saying that the billions of Christians are all self-experiencing the religion? cause I can definitely say otherwise....On the other hand did you enjoy and understand the video He was lost and had a lot of questions like you but found god.
Do you think that the thousands of Muslims, Hindus, etc. That have personal experiences that they attribute to their gods is equal proof that their gods exist? Is it not special pleading to say no?
even the last video I sent to you; the man was a Rastafarian thought he had seen a vision telling him to serve sillasy.
Haven't you seen the videos of Christians converting to Islam? Does that make Islam more true? That argument works both ways, you know. Personal experiences are not solely exclusive to Christianity by a long shot.
Lol! Yes that's the cliche response to such a question. but there answers to all that....you're even proof, I mean how strong was your belief and dedication to god..did you have any real experiences with him and finally what caused you to leave?
My faith in God was probably as strong as you think yours is. But that didn't make it true. Any more than the faith of Jews, Muslims or Hindus makes their beliefs true.
Did you know me when I was a Christian? Were you in training to be come a missionary? Did you go to Bible college? How do you feel that you are in a position to judge my former faith just because I no longer have it? This is baseless assumption.
when you start having miraculous events taking place in your life day in and day out you can then understand where I am. When can start communicating to god on a hear and answer basis you'll have an idea. education has nothing to do with salvation.
And you know I didn't experience any of those things how? Because I no longer believe? That's incredibly arrogant, don't you think?
OK Julie if you did that's great....and if not then you're just playing with me.
Dwight, if the existence of "God" could be proven, then you would not need belief. You are free to continue believing whatever you choose. Neither you nor anyone else can "prove it." "Faith" is of your own making to suit your need.
Good day jonnycomelately I think that it is the complete opposite. You see if god could be proven then more people would believe however sad that would be; simply because there are many "doubting Thomas's"
To answer your question Julie McFarland I thought I might need more words to do so.
In anyway, firstly, I try to respect all religion. Now I'm going to answer you question in a way you might not like. You see there is an unprecedented love and inexplicable explanation that you get from the god effect of Christianity when you become intertwined; something that fluffs you up and overwhelms you from day to day, something that discombobulates your sorrows and worries from day to day, something that empowers you more than the normal man, something that transcendence the love you have for a woman and your family (agape love), something that you feel is dubious to science, Some thing that makes you want to love others and to minister and share this joyous treasure you've discovered (This is only found in Christianity, "Ministering" along with a few of its cousins), Something that would make you smile wholeheartedly at a man that just slapped you across your face. Something that makes you live a good life.
And you see that's the thing about Christianity, It defies logics. In fact it says so in the scriptures; it also says that the natural man like your self just can't simply fathom the things that I've described above, in fact it says that you'll see them as foolishness (which you might; read all of 1st Corinthians 2).
But then again there is also the issue of other religions and being born into one. Again unlike most religions the scripture does actually explains this. And it is here People often wonder if they could believe in a god that would allow (key word) other people to die out of faith, just for is own will. However what I've learnt is that you can't put a limit on god.(read Romans 9) this explains some of how god's will is unprecedented and inexplicable and also how he will even choose and/or allow people to die outside of the christian faith for his greater will.
That again is why ministering is so important which is what we do.
I was a Christian, and got a degree in theology with every intention of becoming a missionary. I have read the Bible in many languages. I could no longer believe it was true. The answer you described can be found in followers of every religion.
that's too bad.......you know they say that the most avid atheists were Christians. Whenever you start looking for too much logical proofs and allow yourself to be poisoned by babbling knowledge 2Tm2:16, U unknowingly are slipping away from "faith".
That's actually not what happened at all. I attempt not to make blanket accusations and assumptions about complete strangers, especially believers. You may want to try the same sometime. It might lead to a more productive, longer conversation.
Okay......cool. I'll However pray that you'll one day truly reconnect with him. If you've ever had any true experience with god VS knowledge, I hope you'll remember those and rekindle the fire.
If that God out of all proposed gods is real, I wouldn't want to - but thanks anyway.
"the natural man like your self just can't simply fathom the things that I've described above, in fact it says that you'll see them as foolishness." If true, why are you explaining it, and why was the Bible written as God's explanation of Himself?
that is so true Chris, why am I trying to explain? But you see what i found over the years is that atheists still crave explanation even when you tell them that the bible says that they won't understand.
Christianity teaches that it is the One True Church, and all other religions are false. Actually, that's typical among all 3 Abrahamic faiths. DawnMSamora - actually, compared to other religions like the Hindu-based and Far East Asian ones, Christianity has not been around very long. By claiming to be the One True Faith, it is essentially tooting its own horn.
Likewise, not all religions claim to be the True One. Recently, I stopped by a Shinto shrine out of curiosity. A woman there explained to me when Christianity entered Japan, the citizens were VERY put off by that thinking. Since no religion can answer ALL questions, none have the right to claim to be Absolute Truth. Shinto is a polytheistic religion, and quite liberal in considering other religions. Most Japanese people practice a second religion along with it, including Christianity. In fact, Shinto got its code of ethics from Confucianism.
Recently, I've come to the conclusion that any religion that claims to be Absolute Truth should be suspected as a cult. There is great significance that out of all world religions, Christianity and Islam hold the record for having the most cult spinoffs.
Hi it's nice to see you Yoleen...You know i weep because of the fact that people are being deterred from Christianity because of the negative groups and individuals professing god (past and present). I beg you to try him for yourself PLEASE .
Dwight - tx for your concern. I DID try Him for myself. I was also in a cult, putting my life in danger. Because Christ didn't make me a new creature, I couldn't save my niece from joining a cult. I don't believe Christianity is right for everyone.
It's my attempt to get back up.
Wow Yoleen...very detailed and factual. But then again you're just stating most of what is already known dabbled with a few of your perceptions. I felt like i just asked you who you are; you choosing to describe all your organs and their functions.
Yes, I described those religions from an objective point of view. I have written 3 other hubs describing other religions; the link to each next one is at the bottom. Since Christ didn't make me a new creature, I'm exploring other avenues.
Dwight, I'm curious. You keep telling people to try Jesus for themselves, not knowing anything about them, or whether or not they have. Have you tried Allah for yourself? How about Buddah or Thor? how else would you determine truth?
Do you not think it's arrogant to think that people who do not believe in your version never tried it? Or to tell them to "just try it" without reason to, when you haven't tried any of the others out there?
Knowing about other religions in a debate setting is hardly trying them for yourself, as you are encouraging others to do with yours. Why not to choose god? Perhaps because none of them are proven to be true? That seems like a great reason.
Ahh.... I'm glad you said. You're looking for proof my friend and that's where you'll surely fail! Christianity is not about proof in fact it'st the complete opposite; it's faith Heb:11:1:. wish we could talk face to face writtenwords are so limited.
Could you have faith that gravity didn't work and then fly? Why is faith a good reason to hedge your bets on a god, but not in any other area of your life?
That's a fallacy my friend "a false analogy" you're comparing something fictitious and imaginary to a completely documented historical and well debated concept for centuries that merely requires a small leap of faith to complete the deal.
Regardless, do you use faith to make any other decisions in your life, absent evidence? Can you give an example? Why have faith in your God, but not in any others? Are you admitting you have no evidence for god?
Faith is not evidence of anything except faith. When you go into work, do you rely on faith to perform engineering, or do you rely on facts, evidence and science? Why do you think that is? Faith is belief without good reason.
You speak with a lot of fallacies and self defining terms my friend Non sequitur. But nonetheless Julie you should know that everybody has a little faith in them even you. don't you try to first believe that you'll do a good job before you do it?
Okay, which statement was a non sequitur, and why assume they all have to logically follow each other rather than stand on their own as individual points? I believe I can do a god job because my track record shows that I can, and do. no faith.
You're confusing faith with confidence and trust, and that's what my belief is made up of. You brought up doubting Thomas. When he asked for evidence, did he get it? According to the story, yes. So what's wrong with wanting evidence?
Let's try this a different way. If god desires all to be saved, why don't you pray and ask him what will convince me and then answer with that. your God, if true, surely knows. should I just make something up that would convince me?
Who looks worse. Wondering in the dessert for evidence of a castle or staying home with faith to believe for a castle. You know the fact that you can't tell me what evidence your looking for also means you have no evidence that god isn't real.
Shifting the burden of proof is just a glaring admission that you can't/won't do it. I'm not claiming that no gods exist. You're claiming that a specific god exists. I don't accept your claim. demonstrate it's true. The onus is on you.
Not bad Julie i like that so at least we've made some progress so we know that there is a god. but............mhhh.....which god to choose right? I want ensure that i'm interpreting the correct thing..so you do believe in (a god)?
You misunderstand. No progress has been made. My atheism is and always has been a lack of belief in any gods. I do not assert that there are no gods. That is strong atheism, and it's incredibly rare. a lack of belief is far more common.
"I'm not claiming that no gods exist"
Then you said-"My atheism is and always has been a lack of belief in any gods"
You're putting words in my mouth. Since you don't seem to be understanding, I'll make a comparison. not believing in aliens doesn't mean that I positively believe that no aliens exist. I do not have a belief in any God. The null position.
Continuing from above....me along. I've had enough spiritual experiences for myself and as a group of people. when i was younger I used to wonder about those who aren't as privileged as me. I've seen and taken part in most of the 9 gifts.
That has nothing to do with the continuing conversation. You saying you've had most of the 9 gifts sure may make you feel special or superior, but saying it doesn't mean anything. you've refused to demonstrate a simple request. Why?
Hi Julie...sorry I took so long to respond to your comment...We don't always have the internet in Jamaica....Plus I needed some time off from hubpage to get some work done...I'm not sure I remembered what your last comment was about."simple request"
Yoleen, I agree with you. I am not a religious person, but know that I treat others much better than most who claim to be religious that I have met. It saddens me how wars have been started in the name of "religion." I believe in empathy and nature.
High chelsea it's nice to see you again..I like the your hair I regret that many people judge the entire scope of religion off the bad apples. PEOPLE PLEASE NOTE---THERE ARE BAD CHRISTIANS!!
Thanks, Dwight, you're sweet. You are correct. There are bad and good people in every walk of life and within every belief sector. That's why I hold true to empathy and nature. With that I cannot go wrong.
In error I thought you were from Nigeria, Dwight, sorry for that. Are you minister of a church there in Jamaica?
You seem to be passionate about your own self-esteem, being closer to god via your "faith" and talking down to those whom you think are less "fortunate" than yourself. Ego.... Christ-like? I don't think so. Only my opinion, of course.
I'm a Catholic Christian and I believe that there is no 'right religion'. Everybody gets to choose what they believe in and we must respect that.
Thanks for your comment Nyc.....and yes we must learn to try and have respect for everyone.....However even though I'm not handing out any objections, why do you believe that there is no right religion? Or were you just playing it safe?
Why is ANY religion "right"? After all, religion is "man" made. In the scope of things, humans have been around for such a minute part of the earth's history. We (humans) are not so significant when looked at it this way. Did religion exist prior to humans? Do other animals have or practice religion? These are just my thoughts on the matter.
Religion is based only on theories as well.
Interesting point Chelsea..But could you tell me one of those theories?
For one, the bible is only a book of stories. For those who say it is more than that, these are simply theories.
How do you know that they're all stories???
What a wonderful question! And very well presented! Thank you!
The immensity of God is the great mystery. Even atheists have to admit the world is a miracle. The old joke about proving to the atheist that God exists and inviting them to dinner and asking afterwards if they believed there was a chef is a little trite but very true.
If Christianity is not the "right" religion then the question becomes why it is not right? Isn't it logical that our maker loves us? Isn't it logical that is a fight between good and evil? The question in Christianity is whether Jesus was the son of God. If you pass it off as a romantic notion and nothing more, and you are wrong, you have allot to lose. IF you consider it but are unable to believe all you need to do is pray with an open heart.
The bible says the only sin God cannot forgive is the close heart. Believing is a state of grace. What religion in the world is more hospitable, more accepting?
Yes, man enters into the "religion" and messes everything up from excluding people from communion to talking about fire and brimstone to precluding women from leading congregations. It is man and the evil inside of man that is wrong.
Search your heart and pray and God will guide you to the right religion. Your job is simply to do the homework and be silent and know him.
'for the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart' (1 Samuel 16:7). He knows her motives as well as her actions. What is of greater concern to us is our own salvation. Am I a true Christian?
"But i have to tell you that you're faith was not anywhere where min is today. Like is said I'm a radical christian for Christ." A quote from yourself, Dwight.
The arrogance you display is everything that the person you claim to worship was not. All of your rhetoric and replies to Julie McFarland set you up as being superior and closer to your "God" than anyone who does not have your "faith." Even your reply to my comment here will be met with more glib evangelical presumption that you think I must ultimately believe as you do..
Everything about your religion that you display here is a reason for me to reject that religion.
Yet, of course, I can never deny you your fun and entertainment.
I noticed that our comments are being ignored here. Perhaps we have valid points?
He's adept at side-stepping around uncomfortable questions. If there's a chance he will be "caught out," then such questions will be ignored. This is how I see it, but might be mistaken.
You may be right, he may be from Nigeria, LOL!
I see you guys are enjoying yourselves with this topic...I'm really glad for that. Hopefully you can have a change of heart and see the light.
No, you don't have valid points...keep flattering yourselves. Your comments are ignored because they are confrontational, and less than polite.
Ummmmmm...Interesting I can see that you've brought some difference...Short and spicy But it kinda makes what you said opinionated.
Is there a "right religion"? I do not think that as a Christian that judging anyone or any religion is wrong. It just is not my place to do so. I believe in God, and as such I do not believe in judging others. Is there a "right religion" who knows. I just know what I choose to believe and put my faith in. WE all have that right no matter what religion is in question.
A good Christian will not judge others period (in my opinion). but merely share their faith with others. A healthy debate is always good - so long as you are not forcing your beliefs on others. Faith should come naturally in whatever religion you choose to believe in.
I do not gauge my faith based on thinking it is the "right" one. I put my faith in God - PERIOD. It was my choice to make and put my faith in God. Not because I felt that it was right above all others - It is right for me though.
I wish other religious people could be like you, Cynthia. Then the world would be a better place!
My dear friend. i love that question. But before answering that question, there is one thing you needed to understand.
Today, not all called 'Christian' are actually Christian. Christianity as we know it today, is not the Christianity Jesus originated. so to get the answer right, you need to know what true Christianity is today.
Yes. As for your question, according to the bible, we have one true GOd. He has one True Worship. And the history of Christianity found in the bible shows that the religion is a continuation of God's dealing with men. True, all religion of the world today may claim to be the true one. The truth is, there is no other book that is so complete, regarding religion, God, and humans than the bible.
Christianity is an extension of Jewish religion, which teaches the truth about the only true God. it is the only Religion that explains God well.
Christianity is the only religion where God actually humanized Himself in the form of Jesus and came to die for us. Christianity is the only religion where you are saved based on faith and not rated according to your works. The Christian God is a personal God, and we were created for union and fellowship with Him. This is what makes Christianity the right religion.
All religion is man-made. Therefore, there is no RIGHT religion. The universe exitsted well before that of man.
Yes, the universe existed before man...as did God, who created it.
On whose authority do you proclaim that Christianity is the "right one"? And BTW, for those of you who think Christianity is the oldest religion. You are wrong. There were many religions before Christianity, not the least of which is Judaism.
Don't believe everything just because that is what you want to hear. Do some actual research before you make blanket statements.
People were worshiping gods thousands of years before the "Christian" god was even thought of.
He speaks from Nigeria... a country with a very sad reputation for distorting the message of Spirit which christians claim was taught to them by an enlightened man called Jesus. Ugly "christianity," in my view.
ummm Hey guys..Just poking my head in here:) Lela everything you said Is well known already, but again it's just facts and in no way discredits Christianity..Like everything else religion evolves with time but god remains the same.
God is a man-made idea as well. Just because people believe a god exists doesn't mean it is true.
I thought he said he was Jamaican? A country even more brainwashed than those in Africa perhaps. The deal is that what he has been told all his life about Christianity isn't the truth. It's the same as the Santa Claus fantasy.
Wow isn't it also a stretch to believe that you can have over a billion brain washed Christians as opposed to a few millions of atheists. The way I see it it is more plausible to believe that atheists are brainwashed.
Not a "stretch" really, Dwight, when you consider it's the atheist mind that refuses to be brainwashed.
Hi Dwight as a fellow Christian I also asked my mother the same question as well not too long ago. In the evil corrupted world we live in it seems that Christianity is the only hope due to its promises that the Lord gives as seen in Revelation that we will live once again, have new bodies, never die, and live in the kingdom of God forever, if you accepted Christ as your savior. Unlike other religions such as Catholicism, Islam, and Judaism they all have different views on the Afterlife. Some examples of these are Muslims who believe that if you please God you'll go to paradise, Catholics believe you'll get salvation if you're born again meaning that you must be baptized and have confession, and Jews believe you must do good things to be saved. But in Christianity you don't have to do anything to receive salvation, because God is so merciful and loving all we have to do is believe and have faith that His Son is our savior and our ticket to Heaven of being saved.
Hi coconelly you're so right.... It's really nice to see another fellow christian I almost thought that hubpages was void of them. I can only hope that those who are non-believers can see what you have had to say.
I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of the things I appreciate about our leadership is that they have said several times that Non-members should bring all the truth they have discovered in their lives with them, ponder our message, and see what we can add to the truth they already have.
I believe that Christianity can embrace each of these beautiful aspects of the other religions and add additional light and truth and correct misinformation found as well.
That sounds very enlightened, pleasure to read, Kd, Is that just your personal view, or do you feel your church promotes this as a general rule?
Thank you again. I have looked at the video and make my choice to not accept the existence of god or the claims made about Jesus. I get the message that I am absolutely free to choose, without being judged by other humans for doing so.
You're spot on about not being judged. You'd like that church leader. He gave an address in a recent conference on respecting the agency of those who choose not to accept our message. :-) Thank you for being able to respectfully disagree.
Wow kbdressman....Thank you so much for your comment...I like the new variety of answers I'm getting. I really hope that somebody learns something from all this Yes we are free to choose jonnycomelatel its one of the golden Ideals of Christianity.
It is really good to listen you believe in all the religions and you are comparing one with another but you know what your question is really unmature.
Religion is something which connects our soul to the creator,the ways to connect can be different.Some meets God through meditation ,Some through religions,Some soul connect to god neither through meditation nor through religion ,they connect to god by serving the society e.g- yeshu masih.
Hope my answer is valueable to your curiosity.
Yes vink21778 , your input is highly valuable along with anyone else who wishes to add their thoughts. I like the colorful flavors that you brought to the topic. You see i asked this question so that I and others could learn something new.
It's an interesting one. I like that it is an open-minded one. That is something that is needed more in our world.
Very true instead of an argument people should know how to just share, assimilate and regurgitate a non-hostile, fair and well thought out answer.
I have not studiedall the religions in the world, but I have looked at a few of the mainstream and some of the less known.
First, what is religion? Some suggest that the word itseld orginates with the latin language from "ligare" meaning to bind.
Religions bring people together who have common view on the world and usually have some scripture that the group accepts as the truth from a higher authority.
To be honest, faith is the key to the religion. I mention this because unless all must agree, then it is not a fact. For example, you throw an apple up in the air under normal conditions it will fall to the ground. No once could deny that because it is a fact we could all see it, and the event itself is the proof.
That said, I do not know anyone who was there during the times of the Bible, Quran, Bhagavad-Gita, Holy Tablets, Torah, and any of the other scriptures. From reviewing history we see that usually the winners of wars tell the history that they desire to be told to the masses.
I wish I could say that I knew the absolute truth and I could say there was one "right" religion. I have seen they way people behave when the issue of religion arises and I seen what have been done in the name of God.
From an analylitica standpoint, I see that there are higher forces than humans such as nature, on a planetary as well as a cosmic level. THe only thing I could conclude that is the right religion is the religion of life, peace and happiness.
Live and let live in peace, try to be happy and help others to be happy. Where we will go when we die, who knows. That is up to God, but all the religions say oour action here will determine where we go when we die.
I hope this helps in some way. I wish you nothing but the best on your journey.
What a prodigiously interesting response my friend. I like the build you develop before arriving to a conclusion. As a christian though I want to tell you that Christ is real. The evidence is to have faith in him wholeheartedly then comes proof.
Dwight, your need to keep telling people is your "stuff." It's like you are trying to convince yourself by getting others to believe the same. If you really have "faith" then give up wanting to control. What you want is irrelevant.
Sooooooooo......you want me to stop ministering?
Previously you said this: "Yes we are free to choose jonnycomelatel its one of the golden Ideals of Christianity." You do not know another person's needs. You only presume you do. Evangelism presumes your way is the right way. It ain't!.
I will tell you about the goodness of Jesus and how wonderful he is.....Then you can choose if you want to follow him. I would love to see you one day following Christ. I CAN'T AND WON'T FORCE YOU. But I will pray for you tonight, i promise .
Dwight - Please write a hub presenting your evidence that "Christ is real". I would love to read it.
LOL....I'm sorry It's just that I find myself having to repeat the same response over and over again....I Keep telling my Non-believer friends that as a christian YOU DON'T LOOK FOR EVIDENCE TO PROVE GOD. IT'S ABOUT FAITH (ANTI-PROOF/EVIDENCE).
So,you don't have any credible evidence, then. You just believe what you have been told to believe on faith. Good luck with that.
Ahh now that's the comment I'm looking for.....My friend I've already passed through my time off asking questions and seeking evidence from I was a child...You now need to seek him for yourself so that you can find that proof in him you look for.
Let me be blunt. In praying for me you have made a judgment about me. Don't. The only responsibility you have is your own life. Just make sure it's in no way hypocritical.
".....okay cool. But everybody needs prayer,...." in your humble opinion, whether they think they do or not.
Darrell, I like your conclusion very much! I may not agree with the God part, but living in peace, trying to be happy and helping others to be happy as well is well put!
Hi Dwight Phoenix, I will answer the second part of your question, where you asked what other Christians think about the subject.
I too am very secure in my faith about God and about Jesus Christ, however, I belong to no religion now. I think each has similarities and each has some very good and deep precepts, but there is also what I call a "lot of fluff" which is purely to accommodate that grouping, and not to necessarily please God/Christ.
My answer to the first part of your question why is . . . ..would be. I respect your view of Christianity, but I do not share it. In my mind, there are many ways to God/Heaven/Hereafter/ Enlightenment. I think different people find different ways to express their faith.
It beggars the question, what do you mean by pleasing God/Christ? If that pleasure is all about your perceptions of what is "right" or "wrong" according to your interpretation of scriptures, then your perceptions may very well be "wrong."
To jonnycomelately - It is the religious Christians that seem to choose ways that they say "please God". My view is that God does not need our feeble attempts and Christ is purely an example of goodness.
Ahhh interesting view Marie...Thanks for bringing more color to the topic I'm glad that you believe in Christ...I also implore you to seek him out fervently, wholeheartedly and truthfully, and in your search I pray that you find him completely.
To answer your question, your religion isn't necessarily the "right" one. In the history of the world, there have been somewhere around 5000 religions. Each one of them claimed or claims to be the "right" religion because their god or gods said so.
Right now, Christianity is the most popular religion, followed up by Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism rounding out the top five according to http://www.infoplease.com/toptens/organ … ions.html. All the other world's religions have equal to or arguably more believers together than Christianity.
My thought is that it's your business to believe what you believe, but I follow science and a faith older than your Christianity. I was a Christian at one time, but there are too many logical disconnects in it and your bible for me to take any of it seriously. Plus, with all honesty, I dislike your god. (Putting on the flame suit as we speak.) Any god that sends people to eternal torture for not believing in him is not a good god, in my not so humble opinion.
"You've got me all wrong" quote from 'God's Message to the World' by Neale D Walsch. Whilst I cannot uphold the premise that Christianity is the best religion, I think your last two lines show that your view of the God may not be right either.
Oh, I think Maggie's view of a vengeful, jealous, spiteful, murdering god is definitely the very picture of the "Christian" god.
Have you read your bible, Marie? Even if you just take the New Testament writings only, you'll find a vengeful and petty god. The Old Testament is worse.
Hi Maggie, I could not insert my comment under yours. I do not follow the Bible teachings. Again I quote ""You've got me all wrong" quote from 'God's Message to the World' by Neale D Walsch. That is my Bible now.
Hi again my friends I find that the definition of a religion many times is stretched beyond what it should mean... 5000? Most of them aren't short of an "old wife fable" "bed time story" or "culturally flamed" which spreads through a social build.
Dwight -- I am offended that you consider my gods to be an "old wife fable" "bed time story" or "culturally flamed. " Educate yourself that there are people who do follow the old gods and who consider Xianity nothing more than a bedtime story.
Sorry maggie I'm just seeing your comment. I apologize if i truly offended you...But what I'm saying is true a lot of so called religions were just tales. In Jamaica for example there are a lot of spiritual stories which sometimes sparks panics.
My friend no religion has full proof in fact, nothing in this world has ultimate proof. there's just faith..and i'm used to conversations like this so it felt normal but again i apologize if I'm still out of line. In fact I'll stop if you want??
Surely "faith" has no substance. So there is nothing to prove/disprove.
But at least no one can disprove your theories, Dwight. You are safe there in your own little world.
Dwight -- faith is nice; proof is better. Your religion isn't the "right" religion anymore than mine is. Your just happens to be the one that has half the world's followers. The other half are pretty sure you're wrong.
Maggie, Christianity does not have half the world as followers - more like one third. 2nd is Islam, 3rd is Hindu.
Suit your self, Dwight. You are in charge of your opinion, me of mine. The main difference is you take the bible seriously, I don't - nor you interpretation of it. Is that "faith" self-designed to suit your opinion?
Sounds like an Interesting question Johnny (can I call you that?), but I'm not really sure what your trying to ask and how that really steps on the bigger picture?
Lela -- I think I saw something on Wikipedia (yeah, it can be wrong) or something similar that said about half, when you count all the denominations. But that (and I) could be wrong. Regardless, it is not in the majority when you consider all others.
A very bad thought,when you say that. You can think that christianity is the right one, but cannot say that 'Out of all the religions in the world' that plain Racist and stupid. sorry if it hurts but it's true. You have a very Bad evil thing in your empty space mind.
tvs290. Please note that this is a 'safe place' where anyone can voice an opinion. Insults are NOT in order here. Try to understand the other person & respond in a kind, civil way.
firstly, your question itself raised a question.!! who told you that christianity is world's right religion?
any person of any religion wouldn't say that their religion is bad. whether you are a believer or an atheist you can't go against of your religion. for you may be this is the right one but for the it may not be. hope you got your anwser.
Thanks himanshi singh......I ask this question because it is one of those questions that can never seem to find it's answer. While on the other hand I am a very fervent highly convicted man of god have found my evidence in Christ.
You know......You crack me up why am I not following you on hubpages ?
Well if you want to start an online religious war, then this is the way to begin. There's no way anyone can pick one particular religion and deem it the right one. Every religion has their own set of attributes, beliefs, deities, and moral guidelines that discriminating any religion is not fair.
I was born into a Catholic household and religion was a huge deal for us, so I understand why people feel so strongly about a set religion. However I was and am very tolerant of other religions and that's how it should be. Imagine if the entire world was able to accept everyone else's religious background.
The world might actually evolve and transform hate into tolerance and we might all become a better civilization for it. I think in the future that religion will continue to be phased out and it might actually be a good thing on certain levels.
Of course we would probably find a plethora of other things to fight about so phasing religion is unlikely to fix too much. I just hope people follow the correct moral compass and learn to be tolerant because that's what I always believed religion should be. It shouldn't choose one group of people over another and it shouldn't discriminate against other religions.
Thanks for your comment Krzysztof; very thoughtful. I like where your coming from, and in away I myself believe that in the far future much of the fight over religions will fizzle out. I mean look at us now we can discuss it without a fight, right?
Good question Dwight! Christianity is unique from all other religion in that other religions leave it upon the individual to earn their salvation or way into Heaven but not Christianity. Christianity as I'm sure you know teaches that there is nothing a man can do to earn his salvation or pay for his way into heaven. Jesus paid for our salvation with his death on the cross therefore salvation is a free gift from God if we would just believe that this is true and confess and believe in our hearts that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. When people have doubts that Christ was the son of God I point to the countless prophecies He fulfilled, so many prophecies that in my mind it is undeniable.I believe Christianity is the only true religion and therefore the one right religion. But that's just me.I don't know if this answers your question but I hope it helps in some way. Thanks for the question Dwight. - Dan S.
I see that sort of teaching as the reason many people stop even trying to do the right thing. They lie, they steal, they exploit in greediness and selfishness... yet call themselves "saved." BS ! Just drop the religion and be real.
So, If I just say those magic words, "confess and believe in our hearts that Jesus Christ is the Son of God", we will all go to this ephemeral place called Heaven? Sweet!
Hey jonnycomelately I totally agree people use this teaching as a free pass to sin freely but it's not meant to be. The Apostle Paul addresses this in Romans 6 "What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means!
Dan, if you can really know what that man said, to whom, in what circumstances, then you will know he was not talking to you and me. When your christianity brings you into this century with relevance to me, then I will listen.
Thank you so much for your comment, I really appreciate. I like how you were able to give a less than a biased view.
I was being facetious, of course. I don't believe in your magic gods. But keep on believing if it helps you to be a decent human being.
Lela Don't U realize that the concept of god and his love is everywhere. Even the Judicial systems benefited largely from religion -In god we trust- Come on America! When you swear, I bet a time or 2 you called on Jesus;God is everywhere. No Escape!
The physical universe is everywhere. Your mythical sky daddy is nowhere to be found. There is no evidence for a god or gods. If you have evidence of a man-thing that lives in the clouds, please share it with us.
My friend again because there is no evidence of your liking for god. that doesn't mean that he isn't real. A lack of evidence isn't grounds for disapproval.
Dwight. You are boring me. Please continue your self delusion because it seems to make you happy. Just know that not everyone in the world is hoodwinked by your make believe god things.
I'm sorry YOU don't understand. Dark matter, and Higgs-Boson particles are all still part of the NATURAL universe. They are NOT "gods".
@Dwight "A lack of evidence isn't grounds for disapproval." If you sat in a courtroom, being tried, and the judge said this to you, would you be happy about it? Of course you would not. So how can your "faith" allow such a situation?
"Maybe I or someone else could learn some new knowledge about the truth." I see you delete my comments now... ok. But how about opening your mind to other aspects of "the truth?" Your god surely does not need you to protect him?
No Johnny I didn't delete your comments, what do you mean? And Lela your missing the point those scientific theories are highly pursued but are not proven just like my god. by the way johnny how did you get to comment twice, that's pretty cool.
You are not getting good information in your search, try physics.org instead. And learn to keep up with fast paced and recent news.
I have a pssionate belief in Gremlins and they answer my every need!
Lela those 2 scientific theories i mentioned are not fully yet proven.The standard model that Higgs particle is found in is to this day still not complete and is still a variable. In fact both theories had no proof but were still pursued blindingly.
Wow. That's the same exact thing that I am saying about your god theory. But you are misinformed about physics for sure. I suppose you'll be telling us that gravity is still a theory too, right?
Come on Lela you're taking this in circles. These theories started out as just pure guesstimates without any proof (blind statements). But yet scientists still pursued. So like I said a lack of evidence doesn't mean something isn't real !
This started as an interesting debate. Seems to me it has been degraded into a brawl. I have lost interest.
Obviously there is no getting through to you, Dwight. So believe what you will.
Dwight, it can get us somewhere useful if we learn to - accept, unconditionally......I am happy to accept that you have your belief(s) and "faith," and not wish you to change that. Can you accept my position without wishing me to change?
Yes sir You know you just gave me about the most unbiased heartfelt comment since the entire duration of this discussion. atleast It felt that way. I won't force you to Christianity nor anyone else.
You did not answer my question. You side-stepped it.
Ummmm....no actually I did I started by saying "Yes sir". Meaning Yes I Can accept your position without wishing you to change.
Ok, thank you. My error.
There is more freedom in Christianity than other religions. That's why it attracts me. In India as well many Christians live freely and enjoy their live.
Interesting view.....but I'm not completely sure i get what you're saying. are you saying that there are less ordinances/rules........less rituals and more grace?
Christianity is right for me because I am deeply inspired by the example that Jesus set in aiding the poor, the sick, and the weak. He also taught tolerance and forgiveness. To me, that is a formula for goodness that I can believe in and try to emulate.
Other Christians take a completely different message from the Bible. Non-Christians find whatever is right for them also. I think so long as a person's beliefs cause no harm nor seek to control others, they are "right enough."
I think it is important to point out a few important details related to your question. First religion and spirituality are two different things. You can include belief in that as well. Religion is just the organized structure behind belief and spirituality so that common understanding and representation can be made of a practice. Christianity has many different aspects and sects. There may be written information still not released by the leading churches dating back to early recorded history of Christianity. Please do some research on the history of Christianity and come to some understanding how politics played a large role in its spread. Secondly, the concept of God is universal and the same themes echo in many religions. Notice how I said religions. In the spiritual sense there are fundamental similarities in all belief structures. I think that the question is a wise one and one should be open to understanding the complexities of belief as it relates to culture, place of origin, and family. Many may believe that Christianity is the root cause of many atrocities in the world and still is responsible for some bigoted and hateful speech. Some sects believe in some harsh interpretations of the written records. Thirdly, the records almost state that Christianity is a by choice religion and salvation is by choice not mandatory. It is important to take a close look at our own belief and see whether it is related to the belief in the organization or structure of religion or by the intended spiritual meaning of the texts. Good question and enlightenment can come from all sorts of different insights. Just because you don't believe in another God doesn't mean that millions of other people's belief structure is incorrect or corrupt for them.
Okay so just returning from my short journey and i saw that you're new here. So let me be the first one to say welcome to hubpages!
I don't think the Christianity of today is the correct one.
For those attacking Dwight, he's asking a question, so why are you attacking him?
Thanks Mara ..... And that's an interesting view too. It's a unique answer, and I can understand it. It's like I've been telling people I don't serve Christianity or religion but god, because a lot of it as become more corrupted over time.
It depends on what you mean by "religion." If you mean a regimented, doctrine that all members must adhere to, then I think no religion is the right one.
Truth is an elusive goal of all personal forms of inquiry -- scientific, spiritual and otherwise. Truth doesn't change because of our limited beliefs. Thus, our limited beliefs are wrong, because they are incomplete.
Like any physical destination, there may be many ways to get there. So long as the destination is the same -- Truth -- then any road that gets you there is good. The problem is that most people are clueless about the destination and end up following a shabby, tattered shadow of the path, but which leads in the wrong direction. All of Christianity's denominations fit this description. I discuss this in more detail in my new book, "Watered Down Christianity."
So many of today's Christians say that you have to "follow Christ," but they don't have any idea that that truly means. I suspect that most of them are not following Christ, because it's extremely difficult. I also suspect that Gautama Siddhartha (the Buddha) may well have followed Christ, though he lived 500 years before Yehoshua of Nazareth was born. We have to understand what "following Christ" means. We also have to understand what Christ said about the First being last, and the Last being first. And we need to understand what he meant by his statement that you can tell a tree by the fruit it bears.
The greatest spiritual path is that one which leads to non-self-concerned Love. Nearly 1700 years ago, an Emperor derailed Christianity for selfish, political purposes. The "religion" has never recovered since then.
Emporers of Commerce, Religion and Politics continue to derail our World today. Selfishness, greed and desire for control continue as singularly human traits.
God's Chosen? Most definitely not!
Question though....from your tone I'm not sure if you saying you believe in the "past god"
I liked your response to the question "What is God?" Could you have done it in the "10 words or less"?
Hi everyone! Personally, I agree to all what others are saying, but do not accept some of them. But first this is what I believe. Christianity is NOT a religion. Anybody can be a christian and belong to other religion. If I may suggest, the question should be asked is why Jesus Christ is the right one in a religion? Because it is Christ that makes one a Christian.
For me Christianity is the right religion because I love my Lord, Jesus Christ. To be a Christian means to be like Christ and that should be the goal for all Christians. Of course, He is the only one who could be perfect and it would be extremely difficult for any of us humans to be perfect in every way but we can be as much like Christ and His character as we can. When Jesus walked on this earth, it was said about Him that He talked with authority because He lived what He spoke. He didn't say one thing and do another. God/Jesus loves everyone and died for everyone. That's why I think Christianity is the best religion.
Hi Rachel. It's nice to know that your serving god. I which out non-believing friends on hubpages could understand what we are experiencing.
" ..involved in a long tiring discussion leading into the night. And if you're wondering, I defended god pretty good!"
Tiring and long, right? Also, why do you feel the need to defend the One who created you? Isn't it easier to Love? How could you have best served this person, who also has the Light of God shining in the Heart?
Sometimes, silent Love is a better option than long drawn out arguments which destroy the very Spirit it seeks to defend. Never do what makes you weak. Your purpose is to walk towards the Light or Love, and away from darkness; to move away from the mind-room, to the room of the Heart. That is the childlike room.
Humility is the key. The Sun shines on the rich and poor alike; a tree, when it is laden, bends down and offers its fruits to mankind. We walk and trample upon the grass every day, and yet it does not complain. Be like the tree, the Sun and the grass. Try to feel a consecrated oneness with others. How can we Love God whom we cannot see, unless we love man, whom we can see?
The Unmanifest, has to be loved through the manifest. We can best please or glorify the Divine, through the myriad forms that He has given us. No need to change your Faith, simply your nature. Be mindful of others Faith. Respect and be tolerant, be like our Lord and you will find Love. Much peace.
I highly favor your response manatita44; very enlightening and true. You see ever since my younger days in high school I've always been battling between the softer loving and the intellectually rigid ministerial approach.
Thanks for your warm words.
No shame. Insight is noble. Work with what you have, accept without expectation and move on. Most significantly, continue daily prayers at quiet periods. Allow Grace in and you will be fine. Much Love.
I'm beginning to wonder if Christianity itself is a cult!
Many get angry and hostile and the Christian premise that there is only one God.. Why? Christianity shares the promise of enternal life in heaven to all who choose Jesus. Why is that not appealing?Why are some so angry about Christianity?


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L'edifici, de planta baixa i pis, està cobert per una teulada a quatre vessants, i a la part posterior hi ha un petit cos adossat, que està cobert per un terrat. A la façana principal, la del carrer Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer i que queda amagada pels arbres que hi ha a la plaça del davant, trobem la porta d'entrada principal en arc pla. La porta queda tancada per unes portes de vidre, en les quals hi diu "Local Social del Casino". Sobre la porta d'entrada, i a l'altura del segon pis, hi ha tres obertures petites, en arc de mig punt, la central amb les impostes amb motllures de filet. La finestra central està lleugerament més amunt que les laterals. Aquestes finestres a la part superior, a l'altura de l'arc, estan tapades per un cercle de fusta, i en la part restant, tancades amb finestres de vidre. Un curiós ampit de finestra esdevé un element decoratiu més, a la vegada que és una mena de frontó i trencaaigües de la porta d'entrada, perquè la seva estructura és la d'un frontó semicircular, interromput en el primer tram per un arc de mig punt a la inversa, que coincideix més o menys amb l'arc de les finestres laterals, creant tot un joc de ritmes. Al nivell de la finestra central, és una motllura. Sobre les finestres hi ha un trencaaigües en arc de mig punt.

A dreta i esquerra de la porta d'entrada, hi ha tres grups de finestres, que segueixen el mateix tipus de decoració de l'obertura triple que trobem sobre la porta d'entrada. No hi ha, però, timpà - ampit, però si un ampit corrent. Dels pilars de la finestra central, en surten dues lasenes (prolongació dels mateixos pilars), creant així tres cossos independents (com si fossin fornícules poc profundes) que formen un tot unitari amb les tres finestres del seu grup, i en general amb tots els grups. Una cornisa marca la separació de la planta baixa i el pis. Tota aquesta estructura, repetida, crea un ritme que dona harmonia a l'edifici.

Al costat lateral esquerre d'aquesta façana, hi ha una altra porta d'entrada que dona accés al teatre-cinema. Aquest accés va ser adequat el 1997, després que uns anys abans, els anys 1980, s'haugés enderrocat el pis que els anys 1940 s'hi havia adossat. Aquesta façana segueix la mateixa estructura que la façana del carrer Mossès Cinto Verdaguer. La façana del carrer Mestre Mas i Ros, també presenta la mateixa estructura, amb quatre grups d'iguals característiques que els descrits, però amb una petita diferència: les finestres de la part superior són cegues, i en canvi les "fornícules" de la part inferior aquí són finestres.

Totes les obertures, es troben protegides en conjunt, per un trancaaigües que marca el pas del segon pis al teulat. El teulat no és visible, ja que una mena de barana l'amaga. (Originàriament, almenys el 1929 tal com podem veure per una fotografia del casino de la guia de la població, el teulat era visible, i a la façana del carrer Mestre Mas i Ros, hi havia, coronant la façana, una mena d'antefixes). A la part posterior hi ha un cos afegit. Per aquí s'accedeix al casal. Totes les façanes estan pintades de color vainilla, i els elements decoratius de color cru.

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Patrimoni monumental de Caldes de Malavella
Edificis de Caldes de Malavella

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Q: Excel Power Query M: passing a header as function parameter? In Excel Power Query, in the M language:
How do I pass a column name as a parameter to a function?  As a (contrived) example, supposed I have a table:
Fish    Fowl
1
2       1
        1
2

I want a function which will take the table and one of the column-names, and return the sum of that column.  I tried this implementation
let
    Source = Excel.CurrentWorkbook(){[Name="Table1"]}[Content],
    SumType = (Tbl, ColumnName) =>
         List.Sum(Tbl[ColumnName]),
    FowlSum = SumType(ChType, "Fowl")
in
    FowlSum

But it fails with an error: "The column 'ColumnName' wasn't found."
So how can I pass a column name (as a string) to a function, and then access that column within the functions?

A: Use Table.Column. In your case the line would look like List.Sum(Table.Column(Tbl, ColumnName)).

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