Hey Grackl and anyone who cares to read,
I want to take a second before heading out to face another day here in Denver to say just a few things. Having read the entire set of threads regarding this topic, I must reply to the topic, not because I am anything special or are more knowledgeable etc. but because I've run into this all many times before. There is a reason that movies like the divinci code and it's sequal are coming out and are so popular, even though this old story has been around for two thousand years. There is a reason that this climate is changing no matter what we try or don't try to do to change it. There is a reason that a father of four children and a wife is looking at a world in which he sometimes thinks "what in the world was I thinking, bringing these precious little ones into this mess?". There is a reason that there are UFO sightings around this globe every six to eight seconds, the greatest in history-despite the fact that they have been occuring verifyably for over four thousand years, and the leading spots in the world are centered in the middle east, specifically in Turkey. They now have a museum dedicated to this phenomenon there. Did you know that bigfoot/sasqwatch sightings are at an all-time high? Do you know where "they" are showing up now? HAWAII AND THE PHILLIPINES. That makes about as much sense as what's happening around the rest the world- an 8 to 11 foot, approximately 450 to 600 lb. creature that has not been noted to have been in either of these places before, showing up now. They must have come there to enjoy the beaches and the climate. The sarcasm is purposeful. There are few left who doubt the existance of UFO's anymore, unless they have been under a mushroom and refused to look outside it. Grackle and others of like mind, there is no more truth or answers to be found in politics and the ACLU, than there is to be found in studying why a "being in a craft" would come 4.7 light years ( distance to our nearest solar system-Alphacentauri) and not fulfill any task or make contact other than to create upheaval and wonder and then zip out of sight -breaking laws of physics and motion. The universities in the United States, as well as around the globe are clinging desperately to their theories of Darwinian Evolution, despite the fact that every day another piece of this faulty theory is shredded in light of the information that the Hubble telescope and archeology is bringing us. I have always wondered what humanists and evolutionists do with their thoughts when they are alone with no-one and nothing to distract them. How do they run from the fact that they KNOW that they will never be able to reconcile the laws of physics and motion with Darwin's theories, or any other theory for that matter, which involves a big-bang. The very facts of motion and time that they are "teaching" in the day at the university, deny and belie the "something came from nothing" theories that they take home with them at night. Grackle, I will tell you that scripture tells us that man seeks where he came from, and yurns to know his Creator from the moment he/she is born. Christ said "I am the way, the truth, and the life, NONE shall come to the Father but by ME". This is maddening to someone who is trying desperately to "do it on my own". It will never work to do it on our own. It is all frivolity unless done to the Lord's glory. The comment you made regarding Israel was in error, at least regarding me and my family. I love Israel for several reasons. First of all, we are told that to bless Israel is to be blessed ourselves. Christ was a Jew, and promised that though it was foretold that she would not accept him as her husbandman, He would NEVER leave her, but would rather return to her when she would one day finally turn away from other gods and desires and turn to Him . Unfortunately, this must come after the days referred to as "the times of Jacobs troubles". I believe, as I've mentioned, that these times are nearly upon us. You mention that you do not believe in the diety of Christ, the Bible, etc. Jesus said that "none are so blind as those who will not see". He also said "Better you be hot or cold, for you who are lukewarm- I spew you out of my mouth". If you don't accept Him for who He is, the son of God, then don't worry about complimenting Him with statements about being a "good man". I don't even know you but I love you, so think about how much the on e who created you loves you! The Lord knew that you would be reading this thread, and maybe others out there, and so I will finish with this. The reason for all of the "reasons" statements made in the beginning of this thread is that Lucifer knows his time here to take affect upon Israel is coming to a close. We are at the end of the six thousand years appointed unto man, and he also knows-as he reads and knows scripture, that Israel will fulfill prophecy by accepting this man who will carry many names- such as "the son pf purdition " etc., but perhaps most noteably "the Assyrian". Grackle, a time may come very soon where your world will change down to your very core, and the worst upheaval you can imagine economically, climatically, and emotionally, and physically will occur. You say you don't believe in a rapture, but you see, if I'm wrong I lose nothing, but if you're wrong you could lose everything. I pray with all my heart that you may look back on this thread and realize not that "Dutchspringer" was right, but that the Bible was right. It will NOT be too late! You can accept Christ as your savior at any moment you choose, but that's the key- YOU must choose because no-one can choose for you just as I cannot choose for my neighbors or my family. They must accept Christ's death on the cross and His resurrection as FULL payment for their sins, and move on to tell others so that they may hear of this decision that every man and woman must make. I won't apologize for being windy or a bit off track this time, because the topic is too important. As a five year law enforcement officer, a 21/2 year federal agent, and now a "past" owner of a business for 12 years that the Lord has apparently chosen to end, I am now off to sign paperwork for a part-time job that may or may not even make up the gas money that it will take to make the deliveries. This is what the Lord has put in front of me right now, and He will give me the strength to do this as well. Keep up the good fight out there brothers, and for those who are not yet my brother in Christ, I would beg you to become one if it would make a difference- but we all know it wouldn't. Us humans ar a funny sort, so often it takes trauma and pain to move us. So be it, but remember that none of us know the number of our days, and you can't make a decision for Christ after you're dead. God Bless you guys, Ross
