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A very brief synopsis of the service:
Tenebrae is a prolonged meditation on Christ’s suffering. Readings trace the story of Christ’s passion, music portrays his pathos, and the power of silence and darkness suggests the drama of this momentous day. As lights are extinguished, we ponder the depth of Christ’s suffering and death; we remember the cataclysmic nature of his sacrifice as we hear the overwhelming sound of the “strepitus”; and through the return of the small but persistent flame of the Christ candle at the conclusion of the service, we anticipate the joy of ultimate victory.
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4 The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. -- Matthew 28:1-4
A beautiful example of ritual at its best.Last edited by Kepler; 04-23-2017, 08:35 AM.Cornell University
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Oh, this is rich. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1A...93c3F1Q1U/view
It smacks of the Borgias and Sidona.CCT '77 & '78
4 kids
5 grandsons (BCA 7/09, CJA 5/14, JDL 8/14, JFL 6/16, PJL 7/18)
1 granddaughter (EML 4/18)
”Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.”
- Benjamin Franklin
Banned from the St. Lawrence University Facebook page - March 2016 (But I got better).
I want to live forever. So far, so good.
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Cornell University
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So, I just came out of the closet.
Based on the responses so far, most Christians have given me plenty of support. The ones who would pound their fist, tell me I'm an evil, deviant, confused perv and tell me I'm going to hell are the ones who place politics and religion above all else. I am remembering that these people, even though they get all the press, are a small minority, and are full of self-loathing.Last edited by MissThundercat; 05-27-2017, 06:31 PM.Facebook: bcowles920 Instagram: missthundercat01
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Originally posted by ShirtlessBob View PostSo, I just came out of the closet.
Based on the responses so far, most Christians have given me plenty of support. The ones who would pound their fist, tell me I'm an evil, deviant, confused perv and tell me I'm going to hell are the ones who place politics of religion above all else. I am remembering that these people, even though they get all the press, are a small minority, and are full of self-loathing.
Jesus sat down with every type of person the general population, at the time, considered undesirable. He told the masses to get a grip. Our Pastor brought up that sexuality with things other than heterosexuality was mentioned something like 8 times in the whole Bible. Feeding the poor, widows and children something like 238 times. One would think the message would be to concentrate on what Jesus mentioned the most and his ability to sit with all types of people. THe people he condemned were those who got obsessed with the 'Law' without any thought behind what it meant. Maybe these people don't have a large enough attention span and find that it is easier to focus on something way smaller than Jesus' big picture?
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Good for you bob. You shouldn't need to hide that.Code:As of 9/21/10: As of 9/13/10: College Hockey 6 College Football 0 BTHC 4 WCHA FC: 1
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Les nailed it with her edit and bolding. Cripes, the Judaism course I just completed had a homosexual rabbi running some of the classes.
Most people don't give a hell, and will even applaud your determination to be true to yourself, as it is the only choice you've made in the situation.the state of hockey is good
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Originally posted by dxmnkd316 View PostGood for you bob. You shouldn't need to hide that.Originally posted by state of hockey View PostLes nailed it with her edit and bolding. Cripes, the Judaism course I just completed had a homosexual rabbi running some of the classes.
Most people don't give a hell, and will even applaud your determination to be true to yourself, as it is the only choice you've made in the situation.Facebook: bcowles920 Instagram: missthundercat01
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Originally posted by ShirtlessBob View PostThe only reason I kept it hidden for so long is that when I told my parents, they lost their sh-t. And then after I came home from NMU, the church just kept going with the "LGBT people are icky" trope.Cornell University
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Originally posted by ShirtlessBob View PostThe only reason I kept it hidden for so long is that when I told my parents, they lost their sh-t. And then after I came home from NMU, the church just kept going with the "LGBT people are icky" trope.
My Auntie's church had an out gay Pastor until he went to Harvard for some secondary degree and he now heads one of the largest Lutheran Churches in the State. He is an amazing Pastor! Her church was the starting seed to a huge group for LGBTQ folk who are older. My Auntie- 83- is one of the leaders
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Conversation starter- Our Youth Group is going on a Mission trip. There are strict rules for Chaperones including they need to be non-smokers. They signed a contract with all the rules but never really looked at it.
Recently one of our Chaperones found out this meant NO smoking, not just you could go somewhere else and smoke. She is somewhere around 20-21 and smokes. She does not feel she can do without and feels she should be able to go somewhere else to smoke. Her mother contacted the organization and was unsuccessful in having them make an exception. She is very upset they will not be flexible. Feels this is discriminatory- smoking is an addiction and as Christians the organizing group should be loving and accepting, that if the gal was willing to remove herself from the group to smoke this should be OK. Is also upset because the organizing group is unsure if they can refund all the money. She conveyed this to her younger son who is now incensed and feels the organizing group is discriminating and unChristian. I have my opinion but am curious what you all think. Thoughts?
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Originally posted by leswp1 View PostConversation starter- Our Youth Group is going on a Mission trip. There are strict rules for Chaperones including they need to be non-smokers. They signed a contract with all the rules but never really looked at it.
Recently one of our Chaperones found out this meant NO smoking, not just you could go somewhere else and smoke. She is somewhere around 20-21 and smokes. She does not feel she can do without and feels she should be able to go somewhere else to smoke. Her mother contacted the organization and was unsuccessful in having them make an exception. She is very upset they will not be flexible. Feels this is discriminatory- smoking is an addiction and as Christians the organizing group should be loving and accepting, that if the gal was willing to remove herself from the group to smoke this should be OK. Is also upset because the organizing group is unsure if they can refund all the money. She conveyed this to her younger son who is now incensed and feels the organizing group is discriminating and unChristian. I have my opinion but am curious what you all think. Thoughts?
Sorry, she signed a contract that laid out dos and don'ts. If she had questions, she should have asked before she put her Jane Hancock on the paper.CCT '77 & '78
4 kids
5 grandsons (BCA 7/09, CJA 5/14, JDL 8/14, JFL 6/16, PJL 7/18)
1 granddaughter (EML 4/18)
”Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.”
- Benjamin Franklin
Banned from the St. Lawrence University Facebook page - March 2016 (But I got better).
I want to live forever. So far, so good.
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Originally posted by joecct View PostWhat about alcohol? Same rules? And I would assume that ficky ficky boom boom is out, too.
Sorry, she signed a contract that laid out dos and don'ts. If she had questions, she should have asked before she put her Jane Hancock on the paper.
They have another kid who had serious issues with substances but has straightened out after a few years. They really struggled before they stopped enabling. Only changed when it got really bad and a few of us as well as a couple of therapists told them they needed to get a grip and realize accepting/enabling wasn't doing the kid any favors and was putting the other kids at risk. Now the kid in question is a smoker and knows how to play the addiction card like a pro. The youngest sib has also been taught to be 'non-judgmental' to the point of not holding people accountable for their actions. Makes me nuts.
IMHO A good Christian would pray for the kid but say sorry, so sorry.
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Thank you, religion, for endorsing child rape and protecting the rapists via deluding the victims' parents into consenting to forced child-marriage. Oh, and for allowing elected officials an excuse for blocking legislation to outlaw this very practice."The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984
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