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F250

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  1. 2 minutes ago, Anastasis said:

    I have not idea what holiness pentecostalism is? I am familiar with the oneness sect? Are those things related?

    Pretty similar except the oneness are non-trininitarian.

    13 minutes ago, Murfdogg21 said:

    It is a frat for grown men that evolved appropriate to the decade/century and has existed in its current form (more or less) since at least 1717. Speculative lodges (open to those who were not in the operative mason trade) have existed since at least 1599. It is not a religion, but teachings and ceremonies incorporate many themes or stories from Judeo-Christian texts and other ancient religions and philosophy. Where stone masons were builders of castles and cathedrals, free masons are builders of men and communities. As 956 said, if you were a somebody in the community (or aspired to be or just wanted to privately associate with the type), there’s a good chance you were a Freemason up until the 1960s, when modern luxuries such as television combined with government/war/society disillusionment saw a steep drop off in new membership. Because such a small percentage of men have have become masons in the past 50 years, it is less likely that government and business icons are Freemasons today as compared to the 1770s-1950s. Therefore in one sense they are less visible and less likely to be implicated in anything. On the other hand, it is seen as even more mysterious and selective to the profane world as many (or most) Americans may not personally know a living Freemason (compared to pre-1960 when the average person was friends or family with many members). This is the long winded way to say it is a fraternity for adults with noble intentions and radical ideas such as democracy, equality, and religious/political tolerance.

    I've been extended invites by the Freemasons and Lions Club to join. I was in my early 30's at the time. My response.

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  2. Something else to read about which I personally find fascinating is the impact of the American revolution on Christianity.

    The Presbyterians broke from the Church of Scotland because of 'Merica.. Members of the Anglican church were cut off from the Church of England due to the war. Apostolic succession became a major issue during the war.

    American Episcopalians eventually gained succession through the Scots after the revolution. A little loophole they found.

    The followers of John Wesley who were Anglicans at the time and became Methodists ended up rejecting the concept. Apparently Wesley himself sought succession through the Eastern Orthodox church. The Episcopalians offered the Methodists succession post revolution but they rejected it.

    The idea of an episcopal church structure was rejected in favor of congregationalism because it aligned better with American political values just shows how malleable Christianity can be.

  3. 1 hour ago, elfenix said:

    can one of y'all (or any others reading this post) suggest a primer or three on the various flavors of those estranged from the true church and (particularly) how various flavors have popped up and gained influence here in america? example: as a wine drinking, jesus-eating, non-practicing cat'lick (but i repeat myself) i have no idea what the fuck a cowboy church is.

    A Cowboy Church is just typical non-denominational church where doctrine varies a little bit from church to church. It is meant to create an inclusive culture by being open to the working man but has become insular through their constant promotion of the cowboy lifestyle.

    I like this book as a high overview of the branching of Christianity starting with Luther and up until the current trends in Christianity.

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    Regarding the current topic, something more specific to the English Reformation which differs from The Reformation. The English were a lot more deliberate in their break from the RCC and as mentioned earlier, tended to ship off their radicals. This is a good primer on the English Reformation.

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  4. 16 minutes ago, TwiceHorn said:

    I don't think Brits have the same general level of affection for Israel that Americans do.

    First, Israel killed quite a few Brits on the way in; second, they generally lack the species of fundagelicals that believe Israel's existence essential to the second coming.

    So, their Nazis continue to be raging anti-Semites, while ours are only partial anti-Semites.

    Both Christian Zionism and the end of days Dispensationalism were born in England. Granted, it didn't catch on like wildfire over there like it did here. America seems to be where all the Christian byproducts of the English reformation go to market.

  5. On 12/3/2025 at 7:18 PM, Spaulding Smails said:

    Missed this 4+ months ago, but you're certainly right.  That was always our thought as well.  I've always tried to be supportive but realistic.  And, this has been 100% on him to reach out and make himself "marketable".  

    Quick update, though.  He's pushing 6'3" and just shy of 200 lbs now.  He took the fall off... until his summer coach called and asked him to pitch a few tournaments on a fall scout team that was low on pitching.  Made three outings and shined.  Pitched in a showcase in late October and raised some eyebrows.  He's been talking to three college coaches since then.  Got a verbal offer to Coastal Bend College right before Thanksgiving.  We're headed down there next week to tour the campus and meet with the coaches.  For the record, they were abysmal last year.  But, it sure is nice to be wanted.  

    Here's the catch.  Not sure if he'll go there.  He's realistic about what all is involved.  Not sure he wants to sit on a 50 man roster and never touch the field at a small school in the middle of nowhere with zero college life.  He's been accepted to Texas State with a really nice academic scholarship.  Waiting to hear back from UT as well.  Big decisions coming up in the next few months.  

    Been through this one. My kid had a partial scholarship from Texas State for baseball but Texas State wasn't a good match academically for him. Most of the schools that offered him for baseball were not what he wanted academically. Definitely pursue academics over sports when deciding. 

  6. 2 minutes ago, Wally Fairway said:

    The Grandpa Rivers experiment/experience just ended; because he looks very bad the last 5 minutes.

    I don't think Tom Brady fueled with a stem cell infusion could do any better with the Colts. They are less than ass water. 

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