JHumphreys

@JHumphreys (22)

Japan • Age 68

Joined myLot 11 years ago

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What would happen if no child was brainwashed?

Frederick42 @Frederick42 (2024) • Canada 20 Apr 13

Suppose elders stopped indoctrinating their kids about god, heaven, hell and that all stuf? What would be the result?

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JHumphreys It is natural for children at a young age to imitate their parents, adopting their customs and way of life, as well as sharing their belief structure. It is the right and responsibility of the parents to guide the children in their growth and education,...

20 Apr 13

Whats your view on vegetaraian's concept ?

juniorance @juniorance (250) • India 14 Apr 13

Whats your thought on vegetarian's concept that when they say it is cruel to kill an animal for our pleasure.If they say that they do not like meat, its fine but when they say that we non-vegetarians are cruel, its really...

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JHumphreys I think people are vegetarians for various reasons, one of which is often health. I was a vegetarian for 2 years a long time ago, and I always respect people's decisions based on a sincere faith, or other valid reasons (e.g.: better health) Plants are more...

14 Apr 13

Question About Luke Verses

wapewe @wapewe (173) 31 Mar 13

According to Luke 1:26-38 Gabriel who told to Mary about the prophecy. Why He didn't told about TRINITY or about Jesus will be the God? Instead of telling Her, He will be the Son of God. Is it His own will? Or God change His...

bible

gospel of luke

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JHumphreys I don't believe that Jesus is God in the sense that traditional Christians do. But looking from the viewpoint of Mary, if an angel had tried to tell her that her son was going to be God or a member of the trinity, as as Jew it would probably have been...

1 Apr 13

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At the time of Jesus Christ, the Jews were expecting someone, Who could it be ?

juniorance @juniorance (250) • India 30 Mar 13

During Jesus Christ's period the Jews were expecting 3 people which were foretold in there Book. 1) Elijah 2) Messiah and 3) A Prophet Yes its true that the Jews were expecting another Prophet other than John the Baptist...

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JHumphreys In the King James version John 1:21 reads "Are you that prophet?" where the word "that" seemingly refers to the previous verse. That is, in this interpretation, those questioning John are making sure he is not Elijah, by asking him a second time. I believe...

31 Mar 13

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Falling Angles? Is Angel Have Freewill?

moneylots87 @moneylots87 (521) • Indonesia 27 Mar 13

First of all, i don't want to judge, that you are wrong and i am right. I am just confused, in Christianity, demons are falling angels right? So do you think angels have a free will or not??? If they don't have a free will, how...

demons

falling angel

freewill

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JHumphreys I think that Christians as well may have varying views about angels, but traditionally demons, yes, would be fallen angels. There are a few books in the New Testament which allude to the angels sinning and falling away from God, especially Jude, II Peter, and...

27 Mar 13

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About the bible

Devilova @Devilova (5392) • Indonesia 19 Mar 13

For Christians, I ever hear that the bible is the word of God. Is it true? Do you considered that the bible. Any gospels, chapters and verses was the word of God? If not, what gospel and verses wasn't?

bible

word of god

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JHumphreys To me the Bible has God's inspiration behind it. Still, to some extent I think the words of the Bible reflect the cultural background, personalities and theological frameworks of its various writers. What is really important is the attitude that the reader of...

20 Mar 13

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Who`s right and who`s wrong ?

iuliuxd @iuliuxd (4453) • Romania 16 Mar 13

"Because there is a law such as gravity, the universe can and will create itself from nothing." - Stephen Hawking ( The great design ) "Nonsense remains nonsense, even when talked by world famous scientists." - John...

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JHumphreys No matter how great the theories are developed by Hawkings and others, they can't begin to deal with spiritual reality, only ignore it or deny it. While there are scientists that study spiritual phenomena, this kind of work needs to be mainstreamed, no matter...

17 Mar 13

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Vision Of G-d.

sarahruthbeth22 @sarahruthbeth22 (43143) • United States 8 Mar 13

What is your vision of G-d? Is He peaceful or vengeful? Is He Love? Or is He a She? Describe how G-d appears to you.

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JHumphreys I see God as being love. Whatever suffering people go through in this world and the next, God experiences it more deeply. God loves the original image of his nature that is in each one of us, but is frustrated that due to our own ignorance and smallness of...

8 Mar 13

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Being An Atheist, I Can't Sin - Right?

robspeakman @robspeakman (1700) 5 Mar 13

A pretty brief post. If I do not believe in a God or a Religion, then surely I can not sin? If I do not recognise any faith and religious rules, then I can not sin? If I can sin, would I care? If you do respond,...

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JHumphreys If God doesn't exist, there is no sin in the absolute sense, only in the relative sense as defined by one's own moral sense or a societal standard. But if God does exist, which I believe, then there are clear definitions of right and wrong. This also has to do...

7 Mar 13

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Losing Childhood...

Jennifer @LovingMyBabies (85288) • Valdosta, Georgia 4 Mar 13

I was having a discussion with someone the other day about children and how much they should do or should not do. I feel kids should be kids as long as possible. I mean, there is nothing wrong with kids having some...

childhood

getting older too fast

independent

kids

responsibility

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JHumphreys There is some truth in what you say. Children should be able to enjoy their childhood. But as a parent I also know that if you try to give responsibility to your children when they are already teenagers, it may not be so easy. A good balance is called for, as...

5 Mar 13

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