GOOD NEWS!

[BigWalleye]

Christ is risen!

[Oberon]

Excellent, nothing worse than a flat Christ. :nope:

[HunterICX]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztVMib1T4T4

HunterICX

[Betonov]

Isn't that supposen to happen tommorow :hmmm:

Crusified on friday and risen 3 days later, that makes it monday.

[BossMark]

Christ is risen!
Wish my Yorkshire Puddings would.

[Dowly]

Isn't that supposen to happen tommorow :hmmm:

Crusified on friday and risen 3 days later, that makes it monday.

http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x462/Dowly/3Days3Nights.png

Close enough. :O:

[Platapus]

Christ is risen!

Bet he wished he had a snooze alarm

[Oberon]

Isn't that supposen to happen tommorow :hmmm:

Crusified on friday and risen 3 days later, that makes it monday.

It varies, and has been moved around a fair bit since the early ages, if I recall correctly though, and it has been a while, the Sunday is the resurrection. Palm Sunday, the week before was when he rode into Jerusalem, then Good Friday was the cruxifixtion, and Easter Sunday was the resurrection.

Of course, the exact months and dates have been moved around all over the shop but that's the meaning behind it, IIRC.

EDIT: What Dowly said...basically...and better than I could. :O:

[u crank]

Isn't that supposen to happen tommorow :hmmm:

Crusified on friday and risen 3 days later, that makes it monday.

It's not three days, it's the third day.

'and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.' 1 Corinthians 15.4.

[Betonov]

Ahh, that makes sense. :up:

But what's tommorow then :hmmm:

[Hottentot]

WITNESS THE POWER OF CAPSLOCK INSTEAD FOR WE CAN SCREAM LOUDER!

[geetrue]

Jesus is the same today as he was yesterday :yep:


Jesus Christ is [/URL]the same yesterday, today, and yes even forever. (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=2034194#_ftn1)


[URL="http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=2034194#_ftnref2"]The New King James Version Heb 13:8

[u crank]

Ahh, that makes sense. :up:

But what's tommorow then :hmmm:

In this part of the world tommorow is Monday. :D

BTW did you hear something?

[GT182]

It's all a part of the Big Bang Theory. ;)

[BigWalleye]

What Dowly said...basically...and better than I could. :O:

What Dowly said was clever, but based upon incorrect information, as was Betonov's comment. U Crank got it right.

But what matters is not three days or the third day. What matters is that He did die and did rise again. For each of you as much as for me. And those of us who know that pray for you who don't, because your lives will be so much richer when you do. Are you satisfied with your life yet? Or will you be as soon as you get more goodies?

[Sailor Steve]

And those of us who believe that pray for you who don't,
Fixed. You believe, and for all I know you may be right, but you only "know" that which you can actually prove. Otherwise it's only belief.

because your lives will be so much richer when you do. Are you satisfied with your life yet? Or will you be as soon as you get more goodies?
I did believe, and for a very long time. I slowly came to realize that my life was no better and no worse than it ever was. As for goodies, a great many different faiths have taught since long before Christ that happiness doesn't come from possessions.

While we're on the subject, if you truly believe what Christ taught, why do you play videogames? Why isn't every word that comes out of your keyboard praising God?

[razark]

To the Christians here: have a happy Easter.




To the non-Christians, non-religious, etc.: Enjoy this year's annual Zombie Awareness Day.

[Skybird]

Christ is risen!
I hope that is a good omen for the pizza dough I am preparing for this evening.

Have a joyful holiday everybody.

[frau kaleun]

To the non-Christians, non-religious, etc.: Enjoy this year's annual Zombie Awareness Day.

At my house we (read: I) call it Yay My Brother-In-Law Smoked A Ham And Invited Me Over Day.

[Dowly]

What Dowly said was clever, but based upon incorrect information, as was Betonov's comment. U Crank got it right.

"Three days and three nights" is said in the Bible, but yes "on the third day" is mentioned more often.

But that's kinda the problem with Bible. Plenty of things contradict each other. :hmmm:

[fireftr18]

Happy Easter to all my friends in SubSimville.
And FYI, we don't know the exact year, we do know (based on the Jewish calendar) the exact time, day, and month He was crucified and died. Based on "the third day," that gives us the day He is risen. All the Holy Week activities are estimated, but we do know they happened during that week.

[geetrue]

At my house we (read: I) call it Yay My Brother-In-Law Smoked A Ham And Invited Me Over Day.

Back in the old days of nine (9) months ago that is ...

I use to say, "Smoke a J for Jesus"

but now I repented :D

[BigWalleye]

Thank you, Steve, for your civil and thoughtful response. If I may, I'll try to respond.

Fixed. You believe, and for all I know you may be right, but you only "know" that which you can actually prove. Otherwise it's only belief.

Yes, Steve, it is belief. If we could prove it, there would be no need for belief. If Christ came down to Central Park, cured the sick, and raised the dead live on CNN, there would be no need for belief. And no more free will to believe or not.

I did believe, and for a very long time. I slowly came to realize that my life was no better and no worse than it ever was.

I have no way of knowing what you formerly believed, but I suspect it was different from the belief that has changed my life. Or maybe my life was more in need of changing.

As for goodies, a great many different faiths have taught since long before Christ that happiness doesn't come from possessions.

Of course there are, although I think "a great many" is a stretch. I can only speak from personal knowledge of the transforming power of Christ. Formerly, I followed the teachings of the Buddha, which is a powerful moral philosophy with much in common with the teachings of Jesus. But I never found a God in Buddhism.

While we're on the subject, if you truly believe what Christ taught, why do you play videogames? Why isn't every word that comes out of your keyboard praising God?

First, Jesus never had a problem with people having a good time. His first public miracle was done to keep a party going! (How cool is that?) It is rather the pursuit of good times, to the exclusion of caring for others, that gets us off the track. Second, and more important, if people don't see the impact of Christ in my actions (and too often, I'm sure they don't), my words won't carry much weight. St Francis said: "Preach Christ crucified. Use words when required." My OP was to share the joy I was feeling, not to preach.

[Garion]

Christ is risen!

Quick someone go tell Mary Magdalene, this will bring a smile to her face...:arrgh!:

Cheers

Gary

[Betonov]

Oh boy, I better get my popcorn...

Or better yet, the ham and horseradish

[Sailor Steve]

Thank you, Steve, for your civil and thoughtful response. If I may, I'll try to respond.
And thank you for your own civility, and for understanding that I wasn't trying to criticize you or your faith.

Yes, Steve, it is belief. If we could prove it, there would be no need for belief. If Christ came down to Central Park, cured the sick, and raised the dead live on CNN, there would be no need for belief. And no more free will to believe or not.
That's a good point. Of course afterward there would still be many who did not believe, but that's another story.

I have no way of knowing what you formerly believed, but I suspect it was different from the belief that has changed my life. Or maybe my life was more in need of changing.
No, it was the same. I believed my life truly was changed, but over time I began to see that there were things about me that were no different. I suffer from maladies that my faith couldn't cure. It's not something I want to go into in this current thread, but I'm a true sceptic. I question everything, including the questioners. I came to realize that I truly don't know anything, and I can't see that anyone else does either.

I still admit the possibility of the truth of the Gospel, but I also admit a lot of other possibilities. I'm not a believer, but I'm not a disbeliever either.

Of course there are, although I think "a great many" is a stretch. I can only speak from personal knowledge of the transforming power of Christ. Formerly, I followed the teachings of the Buddha, which is a powerful moral philosophy with much in common with the teachings of Jesus. But I never found a God in Buddhism.
Well put, and you may be right about "a great many".

First, Jesus never had a problem with people having a good time. His first public miracle was done to keep a party going! (How cool is that?) It is rather the pursuit of good times, to the exclusion of caring for others, that gets us off the track.
Good point, and the best I've yet heard it said. When I believed I saw anything not directly related to God as a diversion. I realized I needed those diversions, so I had a painful dichotomy. On the one hand it's easy to say "God made me this way. I should enjoy it." On the other I realized I could also say that about the evil temptations as well. For me it was always an uphill struggle.

Second, and more important, if people don't see the impact of Christ in my actions (and too often, I'm sure they don't), my words won't carry much weight. St Francis said: "Preach Christ crucified. Use words when required." My OP was to share the joy I was feeling, not to preach.
Thank you for that. I didn't want to distract from the point of this thread, but the word "know" always gets a rise out of me. The thread is about Easter, and that should be honored without argument. I honor your faith, and I hope it continues to serve you well.

[Onkel Neal]

Happy Easter.
Bigwalleye, I love your attitude :thumbup:

[Jimbuna]

Have a great Easter everyone...whatever your beliefs :sunny:

[Oberon]

Happy Easter.
Bigwalleye, I love your attitude :thumbup:

Indeed so, well written Bigwalleye, and very civilly put. :yep: :up:

[BigWalleye]

Steve, thank you for the dialog. Much appreciated. Peace be with you and with everyone at the SubSim forum.

[Buddahaid]

One does not have to believe to find happiness within. Don't dismiss those who don't as shallow.

And, happy Easter.

[NZChickenPlox]

One up for the goodies, my friend :cool:

[Sailor Steve]

Steve, thank you for the dialog. Much appreciated. Peace be with you and with everyone at the SubSim forum.
And with you, with my thanks.

[Glock30Eric]

Glory to Christ Jesus our Lord!

[BigWalleye]

One does not have to believe to find happiness within. Don't dismiss those who don't as shallow.

And, happy Easter.

Beg pardon. Didn't intend to dismiss those who don't believe as shallow. Did say, and did mean, that those who seek satisfaction in material goods may find themselves unsatisfied. But materialism is itself a belief system.

[Reinhard Hardegen]

To the Christians here: have a happy Easter.




To the non-Christians, non-religious, etc.: Enjoy this year's annual Zombie Awareness Day.

Yes, Happy Easter.

As far as Zombie Awarreness Day, that reminds me that Walking Dead is on tonight.:dead:

[Sailor Steve]

I just finished watching an interesting movie: From the Manger to the Cross, a silent movie made in 1912.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0002199/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2

It's a pretty good movie considering when it was released. At 82 minutes it qualifies as feature-length. The scenes are presented as tableaux; there is an introduction card with an explanation and the Gospel reference, then the whole scene is played out with no dialogue cards. My only complaint would be the music. One IMDB reviewer talks about the 1994 organ score. The version they showed on Amazon had a bouncy orchestra score that hardly fit the proceedings.

Not perfect by a long shot, and not nearly as good as the 1927 silent King of Kings, but I don't consider my hour and twenty-two minutes wasted.

[HundertzehnGustav]

who is Jesus?
Che Guevara from around 0 AD?

[Cybermat47]

Isn't that supposen to happen tommorow :hmmm:

Crusified on friday and risen 3 days later, that makes it monday.

Friday was day 1 :yep:

EDIT: .... fail.

[Cybermat47]

who is Jesus?
Che Guevara from around 0 AD?

Brace for impact...

[HundertzehnGustav]

what impact.
we are still basing our calendar on that old Soap opera Story.
Religion.... a very old means to dominate People.

[Betonov]

That's my same thought. Since I do believe that the man did exist, even if I dont believe in the religion grown around him. I found a week ago a BBC documentary that Christ might have been a budhist monk and even the dalailama. Some nice evidence for the theory but nothing conclusive

[Cybermat47]

what impact.

The one you've bought on yourself with this text:

we are still basing our calendar on that old Soap opera Story.
Religion.... a very old means to dominate People.

I'm betting that several people are going to get keelhauled, and this thread's going to get locked due to that post. :nope:

[Hottentot]

I'm betting that several people are going to get keelhauled, and this thread's going to get locked due to that post. :nope:

Like who, for example? I can't believe anyone would start flame war over so lame comment with no original thought whatsoever involved.

[HunterICX]

Like who, for example? I can't believe anyone would start flame war over so lame comment with no original thought whatsoever involved.

Really? You have to ask?
The answer is simple:
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/6797/35067171.jpg

HunterICX

[Hottentot]

Really? You have to ask?
The answer is simple:

[Pic]

HunterICX

My optimism knows no bounds. :shifty:

[HundertzehnGustav]

thanks for the "lame comment", and the "lack of original thought".
i draw from that that i am not the oly one thinking this way.
good.:)

if my critical POV is lame, and lacks originality, does that mean that "believers" are even less critical and even less original than i am?

*head scratchin'*

[Hottentot]

if my critical POV is lame, and lacks originality, does that mean that "believers" are even less critical and even less original than i am?

As this thread has already proven, the answer is plainly "no".

[HundertzehnGustav]

religion is dead.
follow your leader.
:D

[Hottentot]

^^
What a perfect case in point. And you gave it all by yourself without me having to even lift my finger.

See now, here's the deal. Blurting

who is Jesus?
Che Guevara from around 0 AD?
Is not much different from the OP starting a thread and blurting:

Christ is risen!

The OP got ridiculed for his post by several people, myself included. But he came back, gave well thought out replies to those disagreeing with him and in the end turned what seemed to be an utter train wreck of a thread into a thread where people are wishing each other happy Easter and having a good feeling.

I'll admit straight out that I couldn't do that and I haven't likely ever seen anyone else manage a feat like that either. He gained the respect of both ”sides”, if you will, by doing that. Mine included.

You'll go ahead and do that with your "critical POV", if you can.

[HundertzehnGustav]

^^
What a perfect case in point. And you gave it all by yourself without me having to even lift my finger.

See now, here's the deal. Blurting


Is not much different from the OP starting a thread and blurting:



The OP got ridiculed for his post by several people, myself included. But he came back, gave well thought out replies to those disagreeing with him and in the end turned what seemed to be an utter train wreck of a thread into a thread where people are wishing each other happy Easter and having a good feeling.

I'll admit straight out that I couldn't do that and I haven't likely ever seen anyone else manage a feat like that either. He gained the respect of both ”sides”, if you will, by doing that. Mine included.

You'll go ahead and do that with your "critical POV", if you can.


didnt read the entire discussion. never do with religion as subject.
not here to discuss religion, just posted a thought that ran thru my brain.
nice to see you so motivated.
(tl;dr)

have a nice //ordinary// MONDAY.

[Skybird]

Relax. Have a laugh. Take a breath.

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/3285/500x500xgoodfridayjpgpa.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/585/500x500xgoodfridayjpgpa.jpg/)

[geetrue]

^^
What a perfect case in point. And you gave it all by yourself without me having to even lift my finger.

See now, here's the deal. Blurting


Is not much different from the OP starting a thread and blurting:



The OP got ridiculed for his post by several people, myself included. But he came back, gave well thought out replies to those disagreeing with him and in the end turned what seemed to be an utter train wreck of a thread into a thread where people are wishing each other happy Easter and having a good feeling.

I'll admit straight out that I couldn't do that and I haven't likely ever seen anyone else manage a feat like that either. He gained the respect of both ”sides”, if you will, by doing that. Mine included.

You'll go ahead and do that with your "critical POV", if you can.


How true this is ... I don't remember anyone ever being this open and honest in here.

I admit I couldn't do that either :subsim:

[Reece]

Glory to Christ Jesus our Lord!
Amen! :up:

[Armistead]

On religious matters, Steve has my proxy, other than that..

Happy Easter or Easter Monday now......