Last night's "House"-Christian perspective?
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As a Christian, I felt the portrayal of the boy was done well.  He wasn't holier than thou, I don't believe he claimed once that he was better than House.  In fact House was more obsessed in proving he was better than the boy.  I don't personally believe people walk around with the gifts the boy claimed to have, but I do believe God works in th ways that the show portrayed.  That miracles can be a number of natural occurances, manipulated by God, that end up for the better of the person affected.\n\nAs usual House took a controversial issue and candidly presented both sides and allows us to decide.
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This really is a tough question to answer.  I think there really isn't one universal answer.\n\nTo me, it's a personal thing, what do I believe?  You can either take the stance that yes, it does have to say "Jesus," "God," or the like to be "Christian."\n\nOr, you can look at the overall meaning of the song.  Is it positive and uplifting?  But in this case, I think you also have to take a look at the artist's lifestyle, and what they're living for.  Yes, someone might have songs about positive things, but if they're singing about going out and helping out the community, but in their private life are smoking pot and sleeping around, then there's no question in my mind that it shouldn't be considered "Christian" music.
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1. "Hung" is an interesting word to use, but I'll go along with it.\n\n2. Well, interpreting this literally, then I suppose my house had several: at least one architect, a bunch of builders, a plumber or two, the list is endless...\n\n3. Pretty much.\n\n4. OK\n\n5. Now this one opens up a whole new can of worms, but I suppose, broadly, I can accept this.  In fact, it's an interesting one when you bear in mind that the bible was written by some of the most intelligent men of their era.  Naturally, they would have been pre-occupied with some of the same things that our present great minds think about (such as the nature of the universe and time).  Of course, they didn't have the benefit of as long a scientific and philosophical tradition as we have.\n\n6. Yup. They'd probably stone you to death.  I'm really finding it hard to see your point with this one, however. Please explain.\n\n7. Fair enough.\n\n8. Another can of worms.  It depends on your definition of "better". From our point of view, altruism - which is what you're describing - is preferable.  The best explanation for the reason for that is that altruism was a beneficial trait during our evolution.  This idea is covered by group selection theory.  So if you look at it from that point of view, "love your fellow-men as you love yourself" actually CONTRIBUTES to the survival of the fittest (have a look at the link below before you dismiss this out of hand).\n\nANSWER.\n\nI suppose I can, for the sake of argument, say that I broadly agree with all of the eight premises you've outlined.  I also believe that some of the morals encouraged by the bible and by religion in general are beneficial.  Many of the teachings of Jesus Christ (who I believe existed as a mortal man) are also compelling as a model of the values that it is a good idea to try to live your life by.\n\nWhat I don't believe in is the idea of an intelligent creator.  Nor do I believe in the existence of an afterlife, no matter how much I WISH it could be true.
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Whew-- Here's a question to all those who post about religious folks and non-religious folks... Are we ever going to settle this? Yeah didn't think so.\nStill I commend Wrathpuppet and the more thoughtful responders by espousing their beliefs in as clear a manner as possible, and Schneb- That's got to be one of your shorter replies, kudos on the mutual respect.\n\nI'm going to shy away from a grandiose analogy, for a simpler one that might still fit.\n\nEver went to see a movie the day it came out, was blown away by it, and when you told your friends they needed to see it, and right away, they blew you off? Ya know like they'd heard bad reviews, or just didn't think the material was something they were interested in. But it's killing you because you love and respect these people and you wish them to share in this wonderful cinematic experience... and you're sure if they would just take the time and go, they'd thank you for it later? ** to carry this theme out... it's not that you believe these folks (that you're trying to tell about this great movie) have never seen a good picture before or that they couldn't discover it on their own, it's just that it was SO good for you, SO moving, SO vital, that you really believed if they never saw it, their life would not be as rich as if they had.\n\nShortest answer possible, they think they're doing you a favor or a kindness, you may already have an interesting life that has happiness in it, but they fear for your eternal happiness. \n\nI for one will leave each to their own, and only try an help the ones who say they are unhappy or in some need, and the answer from me rarely will have religious overtones. \n\nMy God is just love. Wrath, judgement, the need to be worshipped and obeyed are the attributes of other's Gods. \n\nThe afterlife does not hold auditions.
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Nightmarish as ever. The two sides of the extended family all forcing out stretched, false smiles at one another across the room... the inevitable gossiping that follows as soon as someone leaves the room.... it is hell on earth, I am telling you. \n\nNo amount of chocolate easter eggs could sweeten my family crowd!
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I've often entertained two variations on this theme.\n\n1. Aliens land on the Washington Mall and reveal that "Earth" is simply a channel on what passes for their television. They have irrefutable evidence that the course of the planet's history has all happened according to the whims of some "producers." Their highest rated episode was "The Extinction of the Dinosaurs," but recently "Faith" has been very popular. They expose that religion as we know it is simply a plot device that they came up with. Would people still hold onto their faith? I bet they would.\n\n2. Aliens arrive to spread their own religion. Strangely enough, they are as amazed as we are that we both have versions of the same scripture. Their Emperor Jamestak Bibliotome is very similar to our own KJV of the Bible. Facing this evidence would I remain an atheist? Probably not.
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I think there's a lot to be said for the ideas - in books like Dallas Willard's "Divine Conspiracy" and NT Wright's new one "Simply Christian" that we will have a job to do in the afterlife.\n\nIn other words, I think we will be, in some sense, responsible for the new creation. I'm thinking, in terms of Bible references, of places where Jesus tells the parable of the talents, or where Paul talks about people getting in "as through fire." \n\nNT Wright is very interesting to read in this regard. He points out that many of the references to the afterlife hint at us being brought back to a renewed earth, with the New Jerusalem almost being lowered down to this earth - this renewed creation. It sounds weird to you, I am sure, if you are used to thinking of the afterlife as our soul going up to Heaven. But if you read the Bible with this new way of looking at it, so much makes sense.\n\nSo, I think that, based on what we do here, how long we are Christians and what we do with that time we are given, we will have more or less responsibility for God's creation after death. Remember, Jesus' woe sayings - he hinted that it works that way in Hell, as well. He basically hints that there are layers, or degrees of both punishment and reward. That's how I see it.
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thats nice... you also watched that!!!\n\nactually, there is alot of inconsistent details in the bible but nonetheless the same....\n\njudas' gospel was very compelling it contradicted the 4 gospels but i guess you wouldn't believe in that unless you have a strong faith towards jesus...\n\n\nnow, i'm having a hard time thinking.......
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Yes Mulimah I think you may be on to something. My house is very eclectic, I have antiques, modern pieces, artwork and it all seems to mesh together. That is pretty much how I am with my faith as well. I adapt and take many concepts of various beliefs and find truth as well as lies in all of them. But I see all of them as valid ways for each individual to have a personal relationship with god. That was interesting I never thought of it that way.\nI wish you well
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OH BE CAREFUL LITTLE EYES WHAT YOU SEE!! Our eyes are the doorway to our souls and that's why the devil try so hard to get to us through TV programs, movies etc, the TV was a great invention but unfortunately 90% of it's  content is full of ways to drive us away from Jesus, you can count with one hand the few TV shows that are educables and teachable in today's day, plus they take some much time away from our lives, this world would be a better place if we weren't watching to much TV. trough it our children are learning to giving into sexual passions, wars, nudity sensualism and much more, I believe that we as christian should watch what we watch and ask ourselves, Would be Jesus sitting next to me while I am watching this TV show, program, movie or whatever?  most likely the answer would be  a capital NO WAY!  God bless!
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I watched the special on National Geographic. Have they made the text available to read anywhere?\n\nBased on the information that was given on the National Geographic premiere...I firmly believe that Jesus chose Judas to sacrifice him. Someone had to do it and he wanted Judas to be the one. The thing that gets me is that when Jesus tells Judas that he will be known as deceitful person for many, many years but in the END, the truth will be known. Wow, that means we know now....does that mean that we are really close to the end?\n\nI would love to look at it more in depth when they release it; if you know anywhere it has been published, please let me know.
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...there wasn't a resolution to last night's episode (kind of a to be continued...till next season)  House is hallucinating and can't tell what's real or not. i.e. He can't remember if he actually smacked Wilson or if he intentionally sliced up the swollen tongue guy and there's about a minute where he starts to fantasize about Cameron... You can tell that he's coming to terms with his his uh "emptiness" and his "dreams" are pretty intense. They still can't find out what's wrong with the swollen tongue guy. In the very last minute of the episode it's like the whole thing was a dream because the doctors are rushing him into the emergency room saying, "He's just been shot..." You hear House say to his team, "Tell Cutty I want ______" (it's that experimental drug that Cutty supposedly gave to him that healed his leg but made him crazy. Hopefully that summary makes some sense...
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Yes, as I served I was heartened to see people take service members into their home for a more "home cooked " feel to the day. I never saw the religious nature people are posting - this is never been like this for my family, weird, being Roman Catholics, but then my father also served in Korea. Sad people can't just be thankful to be among family, and friends. That's enough for me. I thought all the lawyers established GOD as not being of one religion but of them all? That's how I live. \nSo, I am thankful to be American. To have a healthy family, and good friends. \nI hope you all have a wonderful day! \n\nP.S. \nDid anyone see the History channel shows on the Macy's Parade and Holiday Food?
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Definately thanking God for everything!! I am away from my family this year and am missing the day, so am here answering.  Please sir go back and vote on your questions.  If I could be at home I would not be asking you to do that.  Enjoy your family, friends and all the things that this day makes us think about.  Blessed that I am where He wants me to be.
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What kind of night are we talking about here, exactly?\n\nAre we talking about a holy night between man and God, or the sweet, sweet night between a man and a lady?
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HAHAHHA. You're taking that from Jim Carr. I was watching him last night. Funny british guy. It did make me think about how we're all god's children. Will that make Jesus our brother? I'm confused.
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That is a very pretty video, with beautiful music and a great feeling. I wish everyone felt the love of Christ, as so obvious in this video. I love the music, too. ( I'm not a Pentecostal, but I am a Christian) You're right, "sharing Christ with others in a spirit of love and friendship, looks like this." \nAlso, these people were getting Baptized into the body of Christ, by immersion, ( not by sprinkling)  and that is correct, according to Christ's example. Thank you for sharing, it's beautiful!\n\nAdditional message: Wow! it's too bad you're not getting alot of answers in the spirit that you intended, as you are just sharing something nice. Anyone who is offended, just has to click on another question; they don't have to give a nasty answer!