TSR Christian Society (X-SOC) Episode IV: A New Hope

Original post by AspiringMedic8

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I haven't been to church since June or something :colondollar:

Original post by IMakeSenseToNone

I cut myself on an aubergine... How does one do that? Just.. I don't even...

But it's SOFT and SQUIDGY and CUDDLY. Seriously. :colonhash:

Original post by Stiff Little Fingers

It's a brilliant day, got some great news from the university SU today. Getting sent to a music festival by them. Woop.

Congratulations, oh ye of the fab ginger beard. :beard:

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Stiff Little Fingers

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Original post by Mazzini

Congratulations, oh ye of the fab ginger beard. :beard:

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Don't have a beard anymore, shaved it all off. Just stubble now.

Shame, I enjoyed being a sexier version of Henry VIII :sexface:

Reply 383

Mazzini

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Original post by Stiff Little Fingers

Don't have a beard anymore, shaved it all off. Just stubble now.

Shame, I enjoyed being a sexier version of Henry VIII :sexface:

Darn, that was one fine beard. :tongue:

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Forgive me if this makes no sense, I just came up with it in the shower and was kinda excited so wanted to share... (I should shower more often if this is what happens...)

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I often hear heaven/hell explained along the lines of "God can't bear evil so, his very nature is to punish evil. Look at the evil in the world, aren't you glad God cares?". Which seems plausible until the suggestion comes that heaven/hell isn't decided by our actions, but purely by faith. (and let's not get started on election). Bad people can be saved - that's the core of Christianity. But given that, the first argument no longer seems to make sense.

I was listening to a sermon this week and I can't remember the exact context, but it discussed God's justice. The suggestion (apparently that CS Lewis made) was that whilst today we see the purpose of justice/punishment mainly as a deterrent (i.e. to discourage others from doing the same) and for restoration/rehabilitation (i.e. so afterwards the offender won't recommit) then we shy away from it's retributive nature (i.e. that there is something inherently right about punishing wrongdoing).

Anyway, so my realisation tonight was that God's justice fulfils all three: the retributive nature is probably most obvious. But hell is clearly a deterrent. And the seemingly unjust case where God forgives the sinner is an example of the restorative aspect.

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I expect I'll wake up tomorrow morning and realise i've written a load of nonsense... but maybe I won't :biggrin:

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Original post by fluteflute

Anyway, so my realisation tonight was that God's justice fulfils all three: the retributive nature is probably most obvious. But hell is clearly a deterrent. And the seemingly unjust case where God forgives the sinner is an example of the restorative aspect.

IMHO though perfect justice requires mercy in which case I have a problem with retributive hell... But then again I have no idea what I believe about hell so there we go :ahee:

A penny for your wonderful thoughts *tips*

In other news, i'm glad to say that the pasta turned out well! Slightly too much chilli powder but it's not enough to ruin it. Now just waiting on the chocolate pudding to see if that pulls through...

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sherbet_lemons7

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Don't fear, because I am with you;
Don't be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
I will surely help you;
I will hold you with my righteous strong hand.

Isaiah 41:10

Reply 388

Alice_95

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Original post by tasha96

Don't fear, because I am with you;
Don't be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
I will surely help you;
I will hold you with my righteous strong hand.

Isaiah 41:10

Such comforting words :smile:

Reply 389

Alice_95

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Original post by Feefifofum

This is lovely :smile:

Reply 390

F1's Finest

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Original post by tasha96

Don't fear, because I am with you;
Don't be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
I will surely help you;
I will hold you with my righteous strong hand.

Isaiah 41:10

Amen !!

Reply 391

F1's Finest

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Original post by Feefifofum

You a Tim Hughes fan too? :awesome:

Reply 392

chickenonsteroids

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I wrote a story about how I tried cooking my sister. I'm not a bad person, I promise :colone:

^{it was totally fictional}

Reply 393

Christine Ohuruogu won gold at the Athletics! :biggrin:

Thatta girl.

Original post by chickenonsteroids

I wrote a story about how I tried cooking my sister. I'm not a bad person, I promise :colone:

^{it was totally fictional}

You sir, must have a big oven. Or pan... Although you'll probably have some pretty expensive electric bills by the times she's done #overthinking too much

Reply 394

I was bored. So I found this. As it's wonderful. Heck yeah Tim Vine.

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,
"You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during
the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one
set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most,
you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,
"The times when you have
seen only one set of footprints...

...is when I thought it would cheer you up if we hopped."

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Tim Vine's view of God is magnificent :lol:

Reply 395

Diety

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Original post by IMakeSenseToNone

I was bored. So I found this. As it's wonderful. Heck yeah Tim Vine.

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,
"You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during
the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one
set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most,
you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,
"The times when you have
seen only one set of footprints...

...is when I thought it would cheer you up if we hopped."

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Tim Vine's view of God is magnificent :lol:

I've seen this before from him :biggrin:

love Tim Vine!

Reply 396

Feefifofum

Original post by James A

You a Tim Hughes fan too? :awesome:

Yep

Not all of his stuff but that's gorgeous :biggrin:

Although I do get disappointed now when we sing it in church do the traditional version instead :teehee:

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Original post by Diety

I've seen this before from him :biggrin:

love Tim Vine!

I think I actually heard his version first but it just turned out to be a beast to track down. I actually really need to get into more Stand-up Comedy, I used to be fairly good but if they haven't been on QI or Radio 4 extra I have no idea.

(edited 10 years ago)

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Feefifofum