The Bible says "if someone takes your coat, give them your cloak too"  why are churches locked then?
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Bible says it not the Church-Thats why bibles are not locked
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There are gifts of the spirit descirbed in the Bible. Some preach, some teach, some prophesy, some have musical talents, some speak in tongues, etc., etc.  It does not mean you aren't saved.
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the constitution has provision to keep the government out of the church... but this regulates only the government's role in religion, this does not address the attitude that is tolerance and mass attitudes toward a particular religion-- of course hate crimes are illegal but beyond that the government is to stay out of faith, this may be more apparant in the writings of the founders than the constitution
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According to the book of Mathew you are to lock yourself in a closet and pray to god in private.\n\nDo all of us a favor and actually follow the teachings of the bible instead of trying to get governmental enforcement of your religious beliefs.
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The Bible was not given to us as a basis of government.  We are supposed to apply it to our personal lives.  If more people applied the Bible to themselves (don't steal, lie, commit murder, commit adultery, etc.), the country would be better off because of fewer broken lives and fewer people in prisons.  That is how the Bible should play a bigger part in society.  I think that too many Christians get caught up in trying to turn the Bible into law rather than convincing other individuals to use the Bible's guidance.
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We can defend ourselves. A little known fact for those who haven't actually studied the Bible is this: The eye for an eye rule was actually put in place for the protection of the criminal. For example, if they cut off your hand you cannot kill them for it. You were only allowed to cut off their right hand.\nYou are correct in saying that Jesus wants us to focus on leading people to him and building treasure in heaven not earth.\n\nThe verse you used came from Matthew 5:38. \n"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'  But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
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In the United States there is no such thing as sanctuary within a church. The police have the right to enter and arrest anyone that they have a legal warrant to do so.
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"Behold I stand at the door and knock" not only refers to a call to repentence, but also pertains to the state of the churches of the end-time putting Christ out of the Church altogether, because "they say they are rich and increased with goods and have need of nothing", they have their own dogmas and creeds in place of the Gospel, but unfotunately for them God says that they are "wretched,and miserable, and poor and blind and naked". If they followed the Word of God the way He wrote it they would not behave as they do. It's a sign of the times. "he that hath an ear. let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churches". Just because they may not follow Him, doesn't mean you can't.
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That's a good question.  I couldn't find the answer online.  My advice is to either visit another church and ask them or visit a nearby government building (state capitol, city hall...) and ask them.  Somebody should know.
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I think your question is rather retorical, if someone makes information about themselves public, it's rather hard to just "take it back" once it's out there. I really can't see the Jehovah's Witnesses having any legs to stand on. From what I read, these quotes in question were not some secret memo that might have some protection under the law, although I don't know if religious secrets are protected in the same manner as trade secrets. In any case if the statements are made publically or in a publically available publication (hence the word Public-ation), they do not have any legs to stand on.
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You are very right.  When people cut things out of the Bible, they start with Rev  22:18.  ; )  But almost everyone actually just chooses which things to follow, there are VERY few groups that obey everything in the Bible (keeping kosher, not eating shellfish, not allowing men to have long hair, treating their slaves well, etc.).  Really it's all just a buffet.
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It's happens everyday regardless what the bible says. You will kill a christian if he/she enters your house unannounced. When someone is being violated anywhere they will protect themselves from anyone and especially from there family. Try looking for good in the bible 4 ur self instead of the historical war battles.
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Two wrongs don't make a right.  The church is the worst thief though because they tell every one it is going to god.\nTammi Dee
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because the real christian bible says what good deeds you do you do in Private. so that only the father knows. and don't do good deeds that everyone sees to get the praise of man. [oh and by the way the only bible they hand out in jail is the Gideon bible [i think] so i guess they forgive the unforgivable!]
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The Bible shows that people can lose their salvation. Take a look at these scriptures.\n\nHe that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white rainment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life,...   Revelation 3:5\n\n...He that endureth to the end shall be saved.  Matthew 10:22\n\nAnd the Lord said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book.  Exodus 32:33\n\nWhen the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, he shall even die thereby.\nBut if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.  Ezekiel 34:18-19\n\nAnd if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life,... Revelation 22:19
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Say you are a member of the Salvation Army church.  It keeps the Jahovah's Witness people from knocking on mine.
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It is trust, without trust in god, you are "closed" to his gifts, you may be getting the gifts, but you can't see them. Que lastima!