RonD1120 62 #1 February 19, 2017 Melania opens her speech with the Lord's Prayer. That is powerful and what a vast departure from the past first ladies. Her power is magnified by the silence of the MSM. https://www.rawstory.com/2017/02/melania-trump-recites-the-lords-prayer-then-assails-her-critics-in-florida-speech/Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 803 #2 February 19, 2017 If only she would have recited it correctly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 February 19, 2017 RonD1120Melania opens her speech with the Lord's Prayer. That is powerful and what a vast departure from the past first ladies. You do realize there's a good reason most First Ladies don't generally open speeches with prayers; yes? What you call "powerful" a lot of other people consider to be "shameless pandering" and "pretty damn close to violating the establishment clause."quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #4 February 19, 2017 RonD1120Melania opens her speech with the Lord's Prayer. That is powerful and what a vast departure from the past first ladies. Her power is magnified by the silence of the MSM. https://www.rawstory.com/2017/02/melania-trump-recites-the-lords-prayer-then-assails-her-critics-in-florida-speech/ Melania seams to have acquired the Type of Christianity that one only sees when an inmate is appearing for the first time before a parole board. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 1,149 #5 February 19, 2017 quade***Melania opens her speech with the Lord's Prayer. That is powerful and what a vast departure from the past first ladies. You do realize there's a good reason most First Ladies don't generally open speeches with prayers; yes? What you call "powerful" a lot of other people consider to be "shameless pandering" and "pretty damn close to violating the establishment clause." There has always been a strong US identity of politicians and presidents to wrap their message around the flag and God. Like NASCAR uses God and the flag to deliver its brand to its market. It frames the message, the group and establishes the messenger as being worthy to speak to the group. To deliver his message. It was a small separation of this when Mitt Romney, a Mormon, brought his message of "GOD" to the voter. "Religious attitudes are often formed early in life and are a continual part of an individual’s social- ization in American culture (Carroll & Roof, 1993; Steensland et al., 2000). One need only think of the frequency with which Christmas and nativity displays are present in public locations and the commonplace structure of public school vaca- tions around Christmas and Easter. Attitudes socialized early in life, in turn, significantly shape social beliefs and attitudes later in life " This saves time, expense and energy for politicians. A independent, atheist would have a difficult time framing his identity and commonness with a US voting block. "According to the Pew Research Center, in 2014, 22.8% of the American population does not identify with a religion, including atheists" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irreligion_in_the_United_States " In short, even among Americans who may report that they desire less religious language in politics, and who may say they are open to candidates of non- Christian faiths, these Christian religious appeals can have resonance without their awareness" Further reading" https://faculty.washington.edu/agg/pdf/Sheets&al.PolPsych.2011.pdf So even if you don't believe in forgiveness, integrity, honesty, respect for others, compassion, protecting the weak, the injured, the vulnerable. Just use the flag, God and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrk9nJK_lVI Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #6 February 19, 2017 quade***Melania opens her speech with the Lord's Prayer. That is powerful and what a vast departure from the past first ladies. You do realize there's a good reason most First Ladies don't generally open speeches with prayers; yes? What you call "powerful" a lot of other people consider to be "shameless pandering" and "pretty damn close to violating the establishment clause." Among the conservative Christian community this real news item spread like wildfire. People are saying, yes, that's why we elected him. That's why God's favor is on him. He is going to put God back in the foreground perception of the people. Maybe true, maybe not. However, he is off to a good start and his supporters are proud and hopeful. Time will tell.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,500 #7 February 19, 2017 QuoteThat's why God's favor is on him. How do you know god's favour is on him? QuoteHe is going to put God back in the foreground perception of the people. Does Donald Trump have any history whatsoever of overt religiosity? Has he ever read the bible? Does he even go to church? Do you really think he's one of you?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #8 February 19, 2017 jakeeQuoteThat's why God's favor is on him. How do you know god's favour is on him? QuoteHe is going to put God back in the foreground perception of the people. Does Donald Trump have any history whatsoever of overt religiosity? Has he ever read the bible? Does he even go to church? Do you really think he's one of you? He was elected president against all odds, predictions, poll numbers, etc. God and the Holy Spirit do not need someone to meet those requisites in order to accomplish His will on earth as it is in heaven. He made a donkey speak. He made an adulterous murderer the king of Israel.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 803 #9 February 19, 2017 There's also a chance he's the anti-christ and will fulfill this biblical philosophy nonsense, so of course christians would support him. He's the ticket to paradise! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,318 #10 February 19, 2017 normissIf only she would have recited it correctly. There's at least six versions of the Lord's Prayer. Two different one's in Matthew & Luke. All acceptable. Her's was one of them.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMK 3 #11 February 19, 2017 RonD1120 He made a donkey speak. I missed this one in Vacation Bible School as a child. So we’ve got the most powerful force in the universe (created it in seven days as you posit) and the manifestation is a talking donkey?"Pain is the best instructor, but no one wants to attend his classes" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 333 #12 February 19, 2017 RMK*** He made a donkey speak. I missed this one in Vacation Bible School as a child. So we’ve got the most powerful force in the universe (created it in seven days as you posit) and the manifestation is a talking donkey? That was Trump, talking out of his ass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #13 February 19, 2017 RonD1120 He made a donkey speak. Agreed. I've seen it on CNN live, Donkey T. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #14 February 19, 2017 RonD1120***QuoteThat's why God's favor is on him. How do you know god's favour is on him? QuoteHe is going to put God back in the foreground perception of the people. Does Donald Trump have any history whatsoever of overt religiosity? Has he ever read the bible? Does he even go to church? Do you really think he's one of you? He was elected president against all odds, predictions, poll numbers, etc. God and the Holy Spirit do not need someone to meet those requisites in order to accomplish His will on earth as it is in heaven. He made a donkey speak. He made an adulterous murderer the king of Israel. Speaking of Biblical donkeys, I'm reminded of one of my favorite passages, it alway fills me with hope and inspiration: Ezekiel 23:20: And there, she lust after her lovers who were hung like donkeys and who could cum like horses. I wonder why that hasn't made it into any animated Bible stories for children? Actually, I'm very impressed that someone could notice those suttle differences between a donkey and a horse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,500 #15 February 19, 2017 QuoteHe was elected president against all odds, predictions, poll numbers, etc. So you know god's favour was on him because he succeeded? George Soros is phenomenally successful, is god's favour on him? QuoteGod and the Holy Spirit do not need someone to meet those requisites in order to accomplish His will on earth as it is in heaven. Then the figure who puts god back in the foreground could be anyone. Why do you think it will be him? Would you have thought the same of Hillary if she had won?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 489 #16 February 19, 2017 jakeeQuoteThat's why God's favor is on him. How do you know god's favour is on him? QuoteHe is going to put God back in the foreground perception of the people. Does Donald Trump have any history whatsoever of overt religiosity? Has he ever read the bible? Does he even go to church? Do you really think he's one of you? He is the anti Christ!Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theplummeter 15 #17 February 20, 2017 If I was Satan I would start the Anti-Abortion Party, try to merge with Republicans (like the Tea Party) and then get Evangelicals scared enough to vote me into office. You know, if Satan were real and not some bullshit interpretation of a Hebrew word copied and translated countless times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #18 February 20, 2017 jclalor Speaking of Biblical donkeys, I'm reminded of one of my favorite passages, it alway fills me with hope and inspiration: Ezekiel 23:20: And there, she lust after her lovers who were hung like donkeys and who could cum like horses. I wonder why that hasn't made it into any animated Bible stories for children? Actually, I'm very impressed that someone could notice those suttle differences between a donkey and a horse. And I thought you were making that up: http://biblehub.com/ezekiel/23-20.htm"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #19 February 20, 2017 There is plenty of sexually explicit stuff in the Bible.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #20 February 20, 2017 So why does Donald keep demeaning her in public?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #21 February 20, 2017 Is Mrs Trump unclean every time she bleeds from between her legs? How long do you suggest we send her away for that mis-deed and uncleanliness? http://biblehub.com/leviticus/15-19.htm I guess Mr Trump is unclean as well, assuming he actually 'touches her' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brenthutch 444 #22 February 20, 2017 RMK*** He made a donkey speak. I missed this one in Vacation Bible School as a child. So we’ve got the most powerful force in the universe (created it in seven days as you posit) and the manifestation is a talking donkey? I thought that was Dream Works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil1111 1,149 #23 February 20, 2017 IMO this thread has wandered into deep space. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #24 February 20, 2017 See, Numbers 22:27 And when the ass saw the angel of the Lord, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff. 28 And the Lord opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #25 February 20, 2017 jakee QuoteSo you know god's favour was on him because he succeeded? George Soros is phenomenally successful, is god's favour on him? QuoteThen the figure who puts god back in the foreground could be anyone. Why do you think it will be him? Would you have thought the same of Hillary if she had won? IMO, Satan's power is manifest in G. Soros. I actually considered that God would allow Hillary to win as punishment upon a decadent nation. Trump's victory is what is causing us joy. God has given us another chance. We are praising Him.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
