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Follower of Jesus, non-conformist, preacher, poet, blogger, graduate of Highland Theological College, Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend, Learning Assistant (ASN) Outdoors. Late diagnosed Autistic.

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The Bible Against War

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  REV. AMOS DRESSER [1] ══════ “Blessed are the peacemakers.” –  Matthew 5:3. “There never has been, nor ever will be any such thing as a good war or a bad peace.” –  Benjamin Franklin. ══════ OBERLIN, PRINTED FOR THE AUTHOR MDCCCXLIX TRANSCRIBED AND EDITED BY WWW.NONRESISTANCE.ORG 2006   Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1849,   BY AMOS DRESSER, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of Ohio. JAMES M. FITCH, PRINTER, OBERLIN, OHIO   CONTENTS Transcriber’s notes Preface THE BIBLE AGAINST WAR The definition of war Much depends on the right state of heart Careful investigation is required English translation The gospel is to interpret the law The types of the Old Testament prefigure peace Names applied to the Messiah The prophets foretold a reign of peace The reign of Christ is a reign of peace The apostles were commissioned to preach peace War is contrasted with the gospel War has always been regarded as a curse Peace is regarded as a blessing No distinction between
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Pray for Peace and an End to War

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God is our refuge and strength,      an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1  Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;     he lifts his voice, the earth melts. Psalm 46:6  He makes wars cease     to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;     he burns the shields with fire. Psalm 46:9   For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12  He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;     I will be exalted among the nations,     I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10  Check out this free resource
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Quote for the Day: Hannah Arendt, German historian and philosopher (1906–1975)

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“This constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore.  A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong. And such a people, deprived of the power to think and judge, is, without knowing and willing it, completely subjected to the rule of lies.  With such a people, you can do whatever you want.”  —Hannah Arendt, German historian and philosopher (1906–1975)
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Suffering

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Who has all answers?  The faithful answer is that  I just don't know?  Free Will and The Light All pilgrims suffer daily Worship God anyway Not a twisted king   Absolute power hungry Micro managing  Free will is our choice Humans, angels, and demons Creatures and nature  Yes, troubles will come  Not all use free will for good   Lasting negatives World variables  There are good things and bad War: light and darkness Troubles since the Fall Freely, wilfully humans sin Treking east of Eden It's not all judgement Who sinned, man or parents? Born blind for His work Tool of redemption  Not suffering judgement  Jesus eye opener  Light of the world Miraculously heals a man.  Was blind, but now I see. Who has all answers?  The faithful answer is that  Only He surely does *** This poem is based on the following article that I wrote: I don't have all the answers. In fact, the truly faithful answer to some questions is "I just don't know," and that is the faithful answer.
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Celtic Quiet Places

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  I was watching Songs of Praise today and heard about the concept of Celtic Quiet Places. It is a lovely concept and as a contemplative, introverted, autistic, peace seeking Christian it truly spoke to me. Here is the Songs of Praise clip .   I wonder if such a movement could be replicated or something similiar launched in the Celtic nations as a whole. Including of course Scotland and north England who are home to Holy Island and the Isle of Iona. I do so long for quiet places where faith can thrive. There is a Facebook link and a website for this movement in Cornwall if you wish to explore further.
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Essential

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Written in the depth of the Pandemic: "I am essential!"    The preacher roars in his hundred dollar suit.  His hundreds strong holy huddle of pew warmers burst into an applause of rapture as they prepare for the second offering.  The TV channel switches to pre-recorded "Tele-Evangelist mode".  The cheers echoe through the giant money making machine.  Like an idol his image flashes across giant screens in the auditorium.    As he speaks he suddenly remembers his brother across town.    In an old tin tabernacle the gentle shepherd speaks to his flock.  "I am not essential... Except the Lord builds the house the builders build in vain."  He says this while ministering in a soup kitchen as he serves the needy.  Later that day he plans to do food drops and work in a care home.  At evening prayers his prayer would be as he helped refugees at the docks and prisoners in the cells.  Then at night he would minister on the streets as a practical pastor to the needy a
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Death or Salvation!

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The media coverage of Israel vs her neighbours and Russia vs her brethren in the Ukraine is just the tip of the iceberg of what is going on globally. The governments, armies, terrorists or so called "liberation fighters" of all sides of all conflicts make me sick. Still more the arms trade who use them us useful puppets to make billions of dollars. And the politicians who are playing geopolitics with their own souls and the lives of others. Civilians on all sides should be protected. Aid agencies and journalists should be allowed to operate freely. The geneva convention should be upheld. All war criminals should be arrested immediately by international peacekeepers, a neutral party or an inside job. All illegally detained civilians should be released immediately (whatever terminology is used to justify them being held). The entire international community has failed to stop all this and so much more across the globe. The nonsense of arguing over who started it and who killed t
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