Who made that call and why?PabloSerna said:
"Banned book"
I guess that it was deemed not inspired by God doesn't sound as good?
The easiest answer is God made the call. Why? Because it wasn't a book divinely inspired by Him.Leonard H. Stringfield said:Who made that call and why?PabloSerna said:
"Banned book"
I guess that it was deemed not inspired by God doesn't sound as good?
People. People made that call. People have made all the calls. From the beginning of time.Leonard H. Stringfield said:Who made that call and why?PabloSerna said:
"Banned book"
I guess that it was deemed not inspired by God doesn't sound as good?
AgLiving06 said:The easiest answer is God made the call. Why? Because it wasn't a book divinely inspired by Him.Leonard H. Stringfield said:Who made that call and why?PabloSerna said:
"Banned book"
I guess that it was deemed not inspired by God doesn't sound as good?
The second is that it was never considered part of the canon of the OT. We have good historical record of what books the Jews kept in their canon and it was not there.
Not really. I say that enough. And for good reason. Just curious how other Christians are approaching the reality and the potential implications.PabloSerna said:
You want us to say "ET" don't you?
Sorry to disappoint and again point out the fact that God (not ET) works through his creation. God (not ET) has written his law upon the hearts of man. So when Jesus (son of God, not ET) came into this world, he came to bear witness to the truth and establish a church that began with 12 men and numerous disciples (other men, women, and children).
When Jesus (son of God, not ET) died, resurrected, and ascended into heaven- he promised to send God's spirit (not ET) to guide the church until the end of time. It is this spirit (not ET) that has guided the church to determine which books of many were to be included in a canon of scripture (Bible). This canon has been the same since then. HTH
He didn't phone home, so I guess Elliot is out of the question too? Sorry for the humor break. Carry on.PabloSerna said:
You want us to say "ET" don't you?
We shall.747Ag said:He didn't phone home, so I guess Elliot is out of the question too? Sorry for the humor break. Carry on.PabloSerna said:
You want us to say "ET" don't you?
It also does not mean the unknown/unidentified flying objects were of an other worldly nature.Leonard H. Stringfield said:We shall.747Ag said:He didn't phone home, so I guess Elliot is out of the question too? Sorry for the humor break. Carry on.PabloSerna said:
You want us to say "ET" don't you?
Admiral Roscoe Hillenkoetter:
1st Director of the CIA (1947-1950)
"It is time for the truth to be brought out....Behind the scenes, high-ranking Air Force officials are soberly concerned about UFOs. But through official secrecy and ridicule, many citizens are led to believe the unknown flying objects are nonsense....I urge immediate Congressional action to reduce the dangers from secrecy about Unidentified Flying Objects."
Hillenkoetter, Roscoe; "Aliens from Space", Major Donald E. Keyhoe, 1975
(Please note the "dangers" that Hillenkoetter talks about are from SECRECY not from the UFOs.
747Ag said:He didn't phone home, so I guess Elliot is out of the question too? Sorry for the humor break. Carry on.PabloSerna said:
You want us to say "ET" don't you?
No doubt. It's a reality that many find troublesome. Hence, my activity to "break" folks in gently. Would be irresponsible on my part if I didn't.747Ag said:747Ag said:He didn't phone home, so I guess Elliot is out of the question too? Sorry for the humor break. Carry on.PabloSerna said:
You want us to say "ET" don't you?
Tough crowd.
Leonard H. Stringfield said:No doubt. It's a reality that many find troublesome. Hence, my activity to "break" folks in gently. Would be irresponsible on my part if I didn't.747Ag said:747Ag said:He didn't phone home, so I guess Elliot is out of the question too? Sorry for the humor break. Carry on.PabloSerna said:
You want us to say "ET" don't you?
Tough crowd.
I put a smiley face on that post. Sorry if I ruffled any feathers. I enjoy your posts,Leonard H. Stringfield said:No doubt. It's a reality that many find troublesome. Hence, my activity to "break" folks in gently. Would be irresponsible on my part if I didn't.747Ag said:747Ag said:He didn't phone home, so I guess Elliot is out of the question too? Sorry for the humor break. Carry on.PabloSerna said:
You want us to say "ET" don't you?
Tough crowd.
No prob. Never hurts to reemphasize things. No ruffled feathers at all. It's an amazing time to be alive.PabloSerna said:I put a smiley face on that post. Sorry if I ruffled any feathers. I enjoy your posts,Leonard H. Stringfield said:No doubt. It's a reality that many find troublesome. Hence, my activity to "break" folks in gently. Would be irresponsible on my part if I didn't.747Ag said:747Ag said:He didn't phone home, so I guess Elliot is out of the question too? Sorry for the humor break. Carry on.PabloSerna said:
You want us to say "ET" don't you?
Tough crowd.
I just want a video of Elliot and ET riding a bike, but in the air, and in front of the moon.jrico2727 said:Leonard H. Stringfield said:No doubt. It's a reality that many find troublesome. Hence, my activity to "break" folks in gently. Would be irresponsible on my part if I didn't.747Ag said:747Ag said:He didn't phone home, so I guess Elliot is out of the question too? Sorry for the humor break. Carry on.PabloSerna said:
You want us to say "ET" don't you?
Tough crowd.
I think we're past the just posting a video without explanation or vague pointless statements. You've exhausted the first step of "breaking us in". Please now, impress us with something new instead of the same old played out George Noory ancient aliens bit.
Leonard H. Stringfield said:
What are the criteria for "divinely inspired'? Who, what delivered that memo? Who allowed them to be written in the first place?
ThanksBonfireNerd04 said:Leonard H. Stringfield said:
What are the criteria for "divinely inspired'? Who, what delivered that memo? Who allowed them to be written in the first place?
For the TaNaKh (or "Old Testament"), the judgement was made by the Sanhedrin. The New Testament was canonized by some ecumenical councils in the 300's.
BonfireNerd04 said:Leonard H. Stringfield said:
What are the criteria for "divinely inspired'? Who, what delivered that memo? Who allowed them to be written in the first place?
For the TaNaKh (or "Old Testament"), the judgement was made by the Sanhedrin. The New Testament was canonized by some ecumenical councils in the 300's.
Its way more nuanced than that, any counsel or meeting about 'what is canonical' is a winnowing of the books the community has already made the effort to preserve. But the very process of preserving the books is the actual formation of canon - not the counsel being called at a later date.BonfireNerd04 said:Leonard H. Stringfield said:
What are the criteria for "divinely inspired'? Who, what delivered that memo? Who allowed them to be written in the first place?
For the TaNaKh (or "Old Testament"), the judgement was made by the Sanhedrin. The New Testament was canonized by some ecumenical councils in the 300's.
PabloSerna said:
Is that because it was obvious to everyone at the time?