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If Jesus was a Jew, and his mother was a "1st-century BC Galilean Jewish woman of Nazareth" (from ...

nicknotes comments on May 22, 2018:

IMO Mary was not a virgin when she gave birth to Jesus. Matthew, did not meet Jesus until Jesus was about 30 years old. [Matthew 9:9] Luke does not claim to be an eye witness but only a compiler who never had even met Jesus [Luke 1:1-3] So both gospel writers who report the virgin birth were at least 30 years away from Jesus’ birth. How could they know about Jesus’ birth? My mother always tells me that I was born of a virgin. Just like Jesus, there is no way to tell if a mother was a virgin when her child was born, nor is their any way to tell if a child was born of a virgin. About the time that Mary became pregnant she went on a trip to visit her relative, Elizabeth, in the hill country. [Luke 1:39] So she was not being watched by her family or the people of her town. Any five minute interlude could have done the deed. The relatives and people of Mary’s town could not be witnesses of Mary’s virginity. When it was noticed Mary was pregnant Joseph didn’t want to disgrace or embarrass Mary . [Matthew 1:18-19] So Joseph probably took “credit” for Mary’s pregnancy. To tell everyone that Mary was pregnant and still a virgin would have been ridiculous. Nobody would have believed him. LOL. So the only possible witness could have been Mary, herself. Why should we believe her? Mary’s two or three witnesses are no where in sight.

Think of all the worry we avoid !

nicknotes comments on May 22, 2018:

The Biggest Decision of Your Life. Have you chosen the right church? The true Church? Jesus’ Church? They say there are about seven billion people in the world; but only about one billion people who identify themselves as Christians. Have the Moslems, Buddhists, Hindus, and other non-Christians chosen the wrong church damning themselves for all eternity? But even among Christians, some are Catholic, and some are Protestant. Which group is saved and which is damned? Some might argue that Jesus chose the Catholic Church as his church. “I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.” Matthew 16:18 But Protestants argue that the Roman Catholic Church is corrupt and Protestantism is the “right way.” Jesus gave us some clues that only a few would find it. ““Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.”” Matthew 7:13-14 There are literally thousands of Christian denominations, sects, cults, etc. Is yours the winner or is yours among the myriad of losers? Does the right church believe in a Trinity? Or not? Which one is right? Trinitarians are more numerous. Are they on the broad way? Does your church observe the Sunday Sabbath or the Seventh Day Sabbath? Sunday is more popular…is this the broad way to destruction? Does your church have infant baptism or adult baptism? Immersion or Sprinkle? Does your church accept gays or not? Gay pastors? Gay marriage? Are you rich? Maybe you are poor by US standards but rich by world standards? “Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Matthew 19:24 If you choose the wrong Church are you damned? Is it possible you have chosen the wrong church? **The Truth is ALL Churches are the WRONG church.**

So my theory on the origin of religion is simple.

nicknotes comments on May 22, 2018:

The Jews of Jesus' day could definitely read.... Matthew 12:3 But he said unto them, Have ye not** read** what David did, when he was an hungred, and they that were with him; Matthew 12:5 Or have ye not** read** in the law, how that on the sabbath days the priests in the temple profane the sabbath, and are blameless? Matthew 19:4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not **read,** that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, Matthew 21:16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise? Matthew 21:42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never** read** in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? Matthew 22:31 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not** read** that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, Matthew 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso **readeth**, let him understand:) And he said unto them, Have ye never** read** what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him? This list of Scriptures is just from Matthew. I could of had a bigger list if I used the other gospels. But in each Scripture, Jesus assumes that his Jewish audience can read. Perhaps Gentiles can't read...but Jews have always been literate. Their mothers wouldn't allow them to grow up without knowing how to read.

A Pastor and his 2 wives believe the Bible supports their relationship With 19 and 60 Year Old.

nicknotes comments on May 22, 2018:

Actually the Bible does support polygamy. There are many characters in the Bible with more than one wife.

Tony Perkins: Accepting Transgender People Like Allowing Man Who Thinks He’s A Bird To Jump Off A ...

nicknotes comments on May 22, 2018:

Tony Perkins the actor must be pissed off that this moron is using his name.

So I am fairly new.

nicknotes comments on May 22, 2018:

Christians usually believe every word of Jesus. But is this faith in the words of Jesus justified? Examine the following and think..... Matthew 7:7-8 (New American Standard Bible) 7"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8"For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Is this statement by Jesus true? If you ask....will you receive? If you seek.....will you find? If you knock....will it be opened? It is comforting to believe in the words of Jesus. His words can make you feel good. But when you have problems in your life, can you rely on Jesus' words to be true? We all know that Jesus' words are not true.

Republican Who Claims Holocaust Was Orchestrated by Gay Nazis Wins Enough Support for Massachusetts ...

nicknotes comments on May 22, 2018:

"Springtime with Hitler in Germany"" This has elements of the movie..."The Producers.""

Pessimist or realist, you choose.

nicknotes comments on May 22, 2018:

So you think the present age is coming to an end and we will all be dead??????? I disagree. Things may get worse...but IMO human ingenuity in using Science will discover a way out of our problems.

Name something your mother always said. ????

nicknotes comments on May 21, 2018:

Get home early.

1956-My Oldest Poster-Ruth Brown, Fats Domino, Little Richard, The Cadillacs, The Clovers

nicknotes comments on May 21, 2018:

Those were great days and great music. Notice the ticket prices and compare with today's concert prices.

This exists already. One step closer to the Nobel peace prize for 45. Link: [vox.com]

nicknotes comments on May 21, 2018:

I think Trump has counted the chickens before they hatched. This could be a terrible situation for Trump if the 'talks" with Kim do not lead to a settlement.

Regarding yesterday's abortion post(s) wars, I would like to offer a simple solution.

nicknotes comments on May 21, 2018:

Or you can just date women over the age of 55......or 60 if you really want to be careful.

Wikipedia's mysterious Philip Cross [medium.com]

nicknotes comments on May 21, 2018:

Many people just read the headlines. They are easily influenced by "talking points" in the headlines.

In a lot of situations do you ask yourself, is it real or is it just money?

nicknotes comments on May 21, 2018:

Money is no problem if you have it....but if not ...it's a problem.

[motherjones.com] So this is happening.

nicknotes comments on May 21, 2018:

The problem is that we have a lot of poor people in our country who misunderstand the reason for their poverty. They blame the immigrants when the cause of poverty is the rich pricks who are screwing them just so they can amass more wealth.

Have a peaceful beautiful day all!

nicknotes comments on May 21, 2018:

Jeremiah 50:2 “Declare and proclaim among the nations. Proclaim it and lift up a standard. Do not conceal it but say, ‘Babylon has been captured, Bel has been put to shame, **Marduk** has been shattered; Her images have been put to shame, her idols have been shattered.’ See the Bible is wrong...**.Marduk i**s alive and well on this forum.

I hate b&q, never buy anything from b&q they're a fucking nightmare!

nicknotes comments on May 21, 2018:

I had to look B&Q up....it is like Home Depot or Loews but only it is in the UK. I always need stuff but I can understand the frustration of trying to find stuff in these stores. Sometimes it helps to take photos and bring them to the store and get a clerk to help.

The more I learn the less I know. It's intriguing and sad at the same time.

nicknotes comments on May 20, 2018:

That is an interesting phenomena. I have noticed this in my own life. What I find very troubling are people who think they know everything.

I was initially doubtful about meeting someone online.

nicknotes comments on May 20, 2018:

You look like a happy couple.

POTUS bone spurs

nicknotes comments on May 18, 2018:

It would appear that Trump has a "knack" for finding doctors to give him favorable medical reports.

What's there to do in winder