He is active duty overseas and the doc is an officer. He doesn't get to demand anything. That said, I'm gonna try to compile the information I receive here and pass it along to him. Maybe the doctor will budge or he will at least try some of these suggestions. Thank you for taking the time.
Your sins were paid for by his sacrifice. He lived the sinless life that you and I could not live out and took the penalty for sin on Himself which death and, consequently, eternal separation from God. In the movie, The Passion of the Christ, Mel Gibson's hands are the ones seen driving the spikes into Jesus'hands and feet because he understood that it was as much his own sin that put Jesus on the cross as it was the sin of anyone else. There is truly no LOL about it. Your body will die, but your spirit will not. He paid for the sins of all, regardless of whether they choose to believe that and follow Him or not. This simple choice determines where we each spend eternity.
I agree with you. I've said as much on this site before. I will say that I am unclear about one thing. I have the impression that there is a minimizing of if not outright ignorance of the evils committed by Islam. Islam itself is an evil unto itself if you do your research. Am I missing something? Honest question.
This occurred before Oct 7. Please bear in mind that billions of dollars have been poured into Gaza through the UN over the years and it has been a known fact that they were building highly sophisticated tunnels with electric and plumbing. They have also been launching missiles into Israel from the tops of hospitals, school building, and other civilian infrastructure for years. These cost a lot of money to construct and arm. The Hamas leaders have allegedly been lining their pockets with those funds and are at least millionaires if not billionaires. News Nation interview with Gazan. https://youtu.be/Rn2gPhZklDw?si=GiW89QwV59XW3hep
I disagree with this law. That said, Remember that during that time, most of the Christians were Jews. It was the religious leadership of Israel that led the charge in that at that time, using their position of influence and honor to influence and manipulate. Even the beloved apostle Paul was caught up in that as he sought to murder Christians. Remember also, that it had to be this way. John 11:49-52-...Caiaphas, being high prior that year, said... 'It is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish.' he did not say this on his own authority, but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, and NOT FOR THAT NATION ONLY, but also that he would gather together IN ONE the children of God who were scattered abroad.
We are all guilty of the murder of Jesus Christ because none of us is without sin someone had to be the guilty party. That's the truth. The fact that people keep blaming Jews for killing Jesus and that some have payed with their lives for this has alienated Jews from the Gospel. (I don't believe that those who make such accusations understand the Gospel or necessarily have a relationship with Christ.) Some of the stumbling blocks to Jews accepting Jesus have come from their negative experiences with Christians down through the ages.
I don't support this law for a variety of reasons. That said, here are some thoughts: I believe that God is not finished with Jews and that He will deal with the corrupt and evil among them Hear me out. Not believing in Jesus does not separate anyone from God's love or His pursuit of them, though we all get to choose our response, Jew and Gentile alike. In speaking about his fellow Jews, Paul said the following: Rom 11:1-I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! And, Rom 11:28- Concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sake, but concerning the election they are BELOVED for the sake of the fathers. And, v29- For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Also, Rom 11:25b-26- blindness in part has happened to Israel UNTIL the fullness of the Gentles has come in. 26 And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: "The Deliverer will come out of Zion (yes, b/c of God, good will come out of Zion :)) and He will turn away ungodliness away from Jacob. Significantly, we look forward to the fulfillment of Zech 12:10-13:1: I will pour out on JERUSALEM (Israel must exist for this,I believe) the Spirit of grace and supplication; they will look on ME whom they have pierced. They will mourn for HIM as one mourns for his only son, and grieve for HIM as one grieves for a firstborn. 11- In that day, there shall be a great mourning in Jerusalem..12- the land shall mourn, every family by itself;.. The family of the house of David... Of Nathan.. Of Levi .. Of Shimei.. All the families that remain... Shall mourn...13:3-IN THAT DAY, a fountain shall be opened for the house of David and for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, for sin and for uncleanness. Many Jews have been coming to Christ with the advent of the internet. According to my son (not a Jew) whose best friend is Orthodox Jewish and MAGA, many secular Jews are returning to the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. These are all hopeful signs. There is surely a Spirit of supplication at work with current situation. I have sought the Lord a great deal concerning Israel and I've been following the intercessory and prophetic communities for quite some time.a lot of prophecy has already been fulfilled. Prophecy concerning Israel points to a move of God against the corrupt in their govt and on behalf of the people of Israel. It has been prophesied that God has raised up individuals in the Israeli military and government to expose and uproot the corruption in their govt to include the exposure of their ties of corruption to our own govt. A reckoning is coming for the corrupt. There really are patriots, I believe, in Israel who would do good at the right time as surely as there patriots here who have waited for opportunities to do good. Let's keep them in prayer. This is no small undertaking as we all well know.
Other sources... Hamas in their own words. This includes their charter. They are Palestinians. Please bear this in mind. Whatever evil may be attributed to Jews in the world, it is important that we not allow it to obscure our vision and understanding when it comes to the realities of Hamas let alone Islamic Jihad worldwide. They persecute and martyr Christians t/o the Middle East and Africa including Muslims who convert. They see us as a Christian nation.There used to be thousands of Christians in Gaza. Now there are about 400. Christians are sometimes brutally murdered in Gaza.They throw gays off of buildings in Gaza. I've seen at least one video clip of this. Their terror mindedness stems from their beliefs. No one else, including Jews, is responsible for their beliefs let alone their actions. Anyway, read on in their own words: https://www.memri.org/reports/ideology-hamas-%E2%80%93-its-own-words
Also:https://www.memri.org/reports/hamas-leader-ismail-haniyeh-we-need-blood-women-children-and-elderly-gaza-%E2%80%93-so-it-awakens This a direct quote from Haniyeh to leader of Hamas. Ask yourself, "Who thinks like this?"
And: "Asked about the chances of reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas, Rajoub answered: "First of all, I say to everyone that blood is thicker than water. Hamas is and will remain part of the [Palestinian] national fabric, part of the [Palestinian] struggle and the Palestinian political fabric." Rajoub is a leading figure in Gaza. They pose a real threat that is incredibly evil. Voice of the Martyrs and International Christian Concern are two organizations that have documented the atrocities of Muslims against "infidels" including in Gaza. Concerning the alleged atrocities by Hamas on Oct 7, would Mike Huckabee's viewing and validation of the livestreamed footage by Hamas count? He, along with many many others, have viewed it including heads of state and journalists of all stripes. They've also personally visited the kibbutzim(communities) where they are said to have taken place. Huckabee said that you could literally smell death in the air. It's important, I believe, to allow everyone to take personal responsibility including the Palestinians who support and comprise Hamas in order to build a proper, more complete picture of the situation. It seems a dangerous thing to me to do otherwise. Thirteen million Jews can't all be evil by virtue of their birth even if they live in Israel. Many of them just want the normal lives that we want. If you research it, you will find that our govt has been heavily influenced and infiltrated by Muslim groups including CAIR. It's been several years since I looked into it, but it's not the Jews in this case. Evil is evil.
I see a lot of snark against Jews, I don't see it against Muslims. Palestinians are fundamentally motivated by Islam. Muslim persecution of Christians is often severe and very evil. This is well documented. Voice of the Martyrs and International Christian Concern are two organizations that cover that. Gays in Gaza are thrown off of buildings. Christians number around 400 in Gaza. They used to number in the thousands. Those who remain face persecution including the possibility of being brutally murdered. This does happen. If I show you an interview with a former Palestinian or terrorist, would you believe him or her if it in some degree challenged your thinking? What source would be acceptable? Muslims rape, mutilate, burn, force women into sexual slavery, torture, imprison, murder Christians every day and that includes their own who convert. Does that make every Muslim bad? No. Do some Jews who do evil things mean that there are no good Jews out of 13 million unless they've converted to Christianity? No. Is it possible that there are Jews who hate what some Jews do and would want to do something about it if they knew how? Maybe there are Israelis who have gotten involved in govt in hopes of making a positive difference. Fighting the cabal is no easy task. If DJT was not wealthy, it wouldn't matter how much grit and determination he had (and he does have it), I don't believe that he would be able to stand the way he has. He would have had to cut his losses somewhere along the way. To the best of my knowledge, I don't believe that you are worried about a terrorist attack from Jews. I can for you that Africans, Egyptians, Iraqis, Pakistanis, Indians, Arabians and countless others of Middle Eastern nationality do not blame the Jews when they become the victims of this persecution. They place the responsibility squarely on the shoulders of their Muslims neighbors. Here is a YouTube short featuring the UAE foreign minister on the subject of radical Islamists.Dr Phil recently showed video footage from Gaza featuring what they teach the children in school including interviews with the children. They are prepared to murder Jews including with the use of moving vehicles, knives, and firearms. This should not be normal for children. If you would like, I will look for it.
Gas chambers don't have to have metal doors. For further explanation on this subject, here is a link from Quora. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-reasoning-behind-the-claim-that-gas-chamber-doors-at-Auschwitz-were-wooden American concentration camps were not like the ones that the Germans had. As for sucking baby penis, here is a link to Quora on the subject. There is one sarcastic post, but overall, I believe it brings clarity to the subject. https://www.quora.com/Why-are-old-Jewish-men-allowed-to-suck-blood-from-the-penises-of-babies-in-the-ritual-known-as-metitzah-b-peh As for Muslims, I bring it up in part because while I see a lot of snark against Jews, I don't see it against Muslims. Palestinians are fundamentally motivated by Islam. Muslim persecution of Christians is often severe and very evil. This is well documented. Voice of the Martyrs and International Christian Concern are two organizations that cover that. Gays in Gaza are thrown off of buildings. Christians number around 400 in Gaza. They used to number in the thousands. Those who remain face persecution including the possibility of being brutally murdered. This does happen. If I show you an interview with a former Palestinian or terrorist, would you believe him or her if it in some degree challenged your thinking? What source would be acceptable? Muslims rape, mutilate, burn, force women into sexual slavery, torture, imprison, murder Christians every day and that includes their own who convert. Does that make every Muslim bad? No. Do some Jews who do evil things mean that there are no good Jews out of 13 million unless they've converted to Christianity? No. Is it possible that there are Jews who hate what some Jews do and would want to do something about it if they knew how? Maybe there are Israelis who have gotten involved in govt in hopes of making a positive difference. Fighting the cabal is no easy task. If DJT was not wealthy, it wouldn't matter how much grit and determination he had (and he does have it), I don't believe that he would be able to stand the way he has. He would have had to cut his losses somewhere along the way. To the best of my knowledge, I don't believe that you are worried about a terrorist attack from Jews. I can for you that Africans, Egyptians, Iraqis, Pakistanis, Indians, Arabians and countless others of Middle Eastern nationality do not blame the Jews when they become the victims of this persecution. They place the responsibility squarely on the shoulders of their Muslims neighbors.
I am not Jewish. I am the child of a French woman born in 1942 during the occupation of France. My grandparents lived through it. People from their village were deported by the Germans. My grandparents next door neighbor spent much of the war in a concentration camp. They were real. There is tons of black and white video footage as well as eye witness accounts. I worked with an American soldier who was part of the American forces in WW2. He saw it all first hand. He was forever changed by what he saw. On a related topic, here is a YouTube short featuring the UAE's foreign minister on the subject of radical Islam. If you study it btw, you will find that true Islam is violent, not peaceful. https://youtube.com/shorts/0jOYl_AxvFk?si=q0lBurRZwGhy_r6j
Some thoughts: 1) you may find an online support group such as co dependents anonymous helpful (these can be a great resource providing both helpful wisdom and objectivity; Celebrate Recovery and Overcomers are Christian versions, although I don't know if they exist online); 2) avoid a response that produces bitterness where you can (it will not produce good fruit including for your daughter; keep the long view of how that would affect her in the years to come); 3) I find myself wondering if she has some form of autism herself; 4) if you separate, I encourage you to go for 50/50 shared physical custody ( emotionally for you and your daughter and also financially); 5) for reasons that would require a lengthier post, I'll keep this one short, but I do believe that while this is going to be a tough year, I also believe that this is going to be a year of breakthrough in a number of ways including spiritually (it's darkest before the dawn); 6) if at all possible, go to a good church with your daughter. Don't know if you would find the following link in any way helpful, but I'll share it just in case: https://youtu.be/FJICOu8f5uI?si=aN9x96KY_qU3q3B3 You may find that watching some of this YouTubers other videos would be helpful in helping you move forward with your life overall. She is a strong Christian and was once in a financial situation similar to yours. Saying a prayer for you. Remember, that your prayers are heard by "the God who sees" (Gen16:13) and He loves you with an everlasting love (jer 31:3).To the faithful, He shows Himself faithful (2 Sam 22:26). Those who sow in years shall two with joy. (Ps 126:5) God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Hebr 11:6)His timetable is not always ours, but He will show up. He sees the whole big picture. I've been in the fire too and I can arrest that He is faithful. Out of this test, He desires to give you a testimony. His Word has been a mainstay for me. May His Word richly dwell in you and guide you in all your ways. (Col 3:16& Ps 119:105) May His grace abound to you and your family. God bless!
I will avoid using that term in the future. To clarify, I have found that many posts related to Israel or anti Israel protests are very negative towards Jews. Most recently, for example, I've seen people posting that they are in agreement with the protesters.I support 1st amendment but I don't support hate speech calling for brutality against Jews up to and including death. "Full counsel of the Koran" Islam calls for the death of Jews and other infidels. What they did on October 7th, they literally do to Middle Eastern and African Christians on the regular. This is will documented. There were more Christian Martyrs in the 20th century than in ALL other centuries combined. Those are just the ones that died.
Thank you so much! I will take a look at this.