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#3701
General Topic / Re: What does fullmoon mean to you?
April 24, 2009, 08:10:24 AM


                  fishes will hide under the seas during fullmoon.
#3702
BSAT, 1965 my graduation in high school
#3703
Question and Answer / Re: Asa dapit?
April 23, 2009, 04:32:11 PM
Chocolate Hills can be seen very clear and beautiful in Sagbayan Peak.
Chocolate Hills viewing now becomes popular in Sagbayan than Carmen.

                                   
#3704
Philippine Photo Gallery / Re: Palipas Oras
April 23, 2009, 04:04:06 PM

                       



                       dancing in the moonlight....
#3705



                                                                               
#3706
Ngipindikit sa Filipino, ngiponpapilit sa Bisaya.
#3707
Mouli ang mga Bol-anon panahon sa pista, its because it is our culture. Since time,
Bol-anon are adventurers. Itunong nila ug uli panahon sa fiesta tungod kay "eat as
you can". Dili gyud ka magutman sa pista.

Bisag igo ra makaplite, mouli gyud. Karon , wala ko kauli.
#3708
General Topic / Re: Digos , Padayon sa Pag-uswag
April 23, 2009, 10:37:22 AM
Glacier,  ikaw ba ne? Mora daw ka ug palakiro.., pero bahala daw basta ulitawo
#3709
Try to open the vedio calle. It so wonderful.....
#3710
This in our practice, kailangan may purchase para maka overprice, para makakurakot
na hindi halata sa taong bayan.

This is hapenning in all departments of the govermnent and other governmemt agencies.
#3711
Ang nahitabo ni Trina Faelon is suicide, walay mapasaka nga kaso, ug walay obstruction of justice becuase it is not a crime. The victim is the killer itself.
#3712
Murders and killings are  within our midst. Crime rate in Tagbbilaran is still very very
low compared to other cities in the country.

#3713
 Will these happen for the fulfillment of the Bible prophecies.?

                                 

                   The Mystery of Holy Bible, written by John Wong, is a wonderful prophecies research book of royalty US$70,000,000. There are only 3 books of Chinese 2004 edition and one book of 2009 version in the world. Wong's End Formula of the World: 445B.C.+(70x7)x5+7+3.5-->A.D.2016 The Second Coming of Jesus Christ (on 22nd Feb.,2016) Prediction Technology and Mathelogical Ascertainment of Events (PT&MAE) is a powerful mathematical tool. It shows that U.S.A. military force attacked Iraq in A.D.2003 will catalize the formation of Islam Military Alliance & Communism Military Alliance. The peak times of World War III will be in A.D.2009, A.D.2012 & A.D.2016. At the point of view of mathelogical investigation, World War III is continuous and will last from A.D.2003 to A.D.2016 because World War III is a struggle for supremacy between Islam & Communism against U.S.A. Alliance. In A.D.2012, Israel will be ruined partially by nuclear weapons. This begins the period of the great tribulation ' A Time, Times, and An Half' mentioned in chapter 12, verse 7, The Book of Daniel in The Holy Bible. The World War III will kill 1.5 billions of people. Simultaneously The King of Devils, Satan, will disguise as the Messiah, Saviour, and descend onto the Earth on Friday, 10th Aug., 2012 to uprouse human's fanatical enthusiasm in a religion. Many people will be deluded. The first nuclear missile striking U.S.A. will be launched from Russia. U.S.A. will be completely ruined by nuclear weapons in A.D.2016, probably on 22nd Feb, 2016. North America, Europe and the north part of Asia will be ruined by massive nuclear weapons completely. The genuine Saviour, Jesus Christ, will descend onto the Earth on Monday, 22nd Feb., 2016. PT&MAE also reveals that The People's Republic of China will unify with Taiwan in A.D.2012. U.S.A. will become lonesome in the United Nations beginning in A.D.2012. PT&MAE website: http://www12.asphost4free.com/engfate Contact E-mail: wck_john@yahoo.com.hk[more]
#3714
Question and Answer / Re: Unsay Imong Gikaon Karon?
April 22, 2009, 01:17:03 PM
Karong Lunes na ang pista diha sa amo. Asa ka dapit mamista sa canangkaan?

Sayang ang mga sinugba, kinilaw ug binas-oy kay wala ko kauli.

Happy fiesta diha sa akong mga kakabayan diha sa Corella.
#3715
General Topic / Re: Digos , Padayon sa Pag-uswag
April 22, 2009, 11:09:12 AM
Naay available diri nga tons of reject cavendish bananas diha a packing house
sa banana plantation. Kon dalaga, duha na lang ang available sa akong kauban.

Basin ug ikaduha na lang ni silang bathala ninyo. Ayaw na lang, glacier ug windgate
panaginot diri.
#3716
Bible Study / Re: Some Place Where I Bond With God
April 22, 2009, 08:58:02 AM
#3717
Mao ne mayor nga kugihan, "kulit to the maX", kugihan magpalimos sa Malakanyang ug sa mga congressman .

Kon makaproject na ka bay millions, naay poy imong bahin.
#3718
LGU Philippines / Re: Reviving the issue of Chacha
April 22, 2009, 08:35:48 AM
Opposition solons fail to stop Nograles' Cha-cha

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by CARMELA FONBUENA, abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak | 04/22/2009 1:30 AM

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Anti-Charter change solons on Tuesday tried but failed to delay plenary deliberations on the Charter change (Cha-cha) resolution filed by House Speaker Prospero Nograles.

At 7:15 p.m., the chairman of the House committee on constitutional amendments La Union Rep. Victor Ortega delivered his sponsorship speech for House Resolution 737, which seeks to scrap the economic protectionist provisions in the 1987 Constitution, including the lifting of the ban on foreign ownership of land.

“It's the time when we should take up the challenge of economic reforms covered by House Resolution 737..... Does it make us less nationalistic when we aim for changes that will redound to the betterment of the lives of our countrymen?” Ortega said.

“Consider the merits of the amendments with an open mind. May I encourage you to participate actively in the deliberations,” he added.

Abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak earlier reported that two influential business groups, Makati Business Club and Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, though they are in favor of a more open economy, believe that it's not the right time to amend the Constitution.

“If Congress is unwilling to do it because it's unpopular. then who else will do it? If Congress will not do it now, when is the proper time?” added Cebu Rep. Pablo Garcia in his sponsorship speech. Garcia is a high-ranking official of President Arroyo's political party Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (KAMPI).
#3719
Jokes and Humor / Re: Katawa pud mo diha ...
April 21, 2009, 10:31:54 AM
Inahan: Doc, tambali ra gud ning akong anak
                 aron dili mabayot . b***t ni siya kaayo Doc.
Doctor: Sayon ra ana kaayo. Patumara ani....
Inahan: Unsa man na Doc nga tambal?

Doctor: Antibiotic

Inahan: he...he...he.. :-* :'(
#3720
Question and Answer / Re: Unsay Imong Gikaon Karon?
April 21, 2009, 10:22:13 AM
Daghan na karon nagkaon ug kinilaw kabaw, binas-oy kay daghan  nang pista diha.

Wa pa jyud ko nakapamista karon.
#3721
It should be taught starting  Grade 1. It could be integrated in Makabayan. Sex education is a part of our culture.
#3722
Philippine Photo Gallery / Re: Palipas Oras
April 21, 2009, 10:09:03 AM


       Palipas sa oras diha daplin sa baybayon.





      Nindot magpalipas sa oras uban sa atong minahal diha sa baybayon samtang
                       nagsud-ong sa pagtunod sa adlaw sa kasadpan
#3723
Love Talk / Re: How to find a Husband?
April 21, 2009, 09:46:47 AM
Tinuod na bol-anon nga cebuano, pangitaa ang bol-anon, kay buotan gayud....
#3724
Suicide ang nahitabo. Is suicide a crime?
#3725
General Topic / Re: Digos , Padayon sa Pag-uswag
April 20, 2009, 03:56:42 PM
                                       
                             

         

             beautiful Grade I teachers of Aplaya Elementary School : lyn,
                         chell, violy, jade and mina.

                                     
                                         
                                                

                               


       
#3726
General Topic / Re: Digos , Padayon sa Pag-uswag
April 20, 2009, 03:47:15 PM


                               
         Aplaya Elementary School  Teachers , Erlito T. Damo, School Principal II
                                      at the center
#3727
Komusta ang mga Corellahanon, hapit  na ang pista sa atong patron, Our Lady of the Village karong Abril 27, 2009

Daghan nang nanguli karon gikan sa lain laing souk sa kailbutan.

Komusta si mayor, Hon. Vito Rapal. Unsay lakaw karon diha sa politika.

Kinsay mag mayor sa 2010?
#3728
Love Talk / Re: Is Maturbation a Sin?
April 20, 2009, 02:46:55 PM
It is a sin, if you make it a vice or a habit. You become a homosexual , because you are enjoying the same sex.
#3729
Lorenzo, sorry if I have posted  something unpleasing to the  Catholics.

This is still a broad issue to resolve. LEt us leave the viewers to answer
based on the teachings of the Bible. The truth will always prevail.

Let us open our minds based on Scriptural teaching, not on manmade
doctrines.


May God bless us for seeking the truth.

                       
#3730
Jokes and Humor / Re: Katawa pud mo diha ...
April 20, 2009, 11:24:34 AM
Kadaghan sad ani sano. Maghapon ko ug kinatawa ani. he... he.....he... :-*
#3731
Nindot na diay ang agora market karon....
#3732
The Philippines is the fastest destination of Chinese tourist its because many of their  fore fathers are of  Filipino- Chinese ancestry.

The Chinese Filipinos has always been one of largest ethnic Filipino groups in the country with Chinese immigrants comprising the largest group of immigrant settlers in the Philippines. The rate of intermarriage between Chinese immigrants and indigenous Filipinos is among the highest in Southeast Asia, exceeded only by Thailand. However, intermarriages occurred mostly during the Spanish colonial period because Chinese immigrants to the Philippines up to the 19th century were predominantly male. It was only in the 20th century that Chinese women and children came in comparable numbers. These Chinese mestizos, products of intermarriages during the Spanish colonial period, then often opted to marry other Chinese mestizos (as was the case with the ancestors of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal). Generally, the term Chinese mestizo is reserved for those who have more recent Chinese ancestry; those who still retain, in full or in part, the surnames of their Chinese ancestors; or those who have "Chinese eyes" or fairer complexion compared to the general populace which can be attributed to their Chinese ancestry.

By this definition, the ethnically Chinese Filipinos comprise 1.5% (1.14 million) of the population.[8] This figure however does not include the Chinese mestizos who since Spanish times have formed the middle class in Philippine society nor does it include Chinese immigrants from the People's Republic of China since 1949.

#3733
It is within this topic. This  is my answer to Brod Lorenzo on page 11.
#3734
Corella - Bohol / Re: The Tarsier of Corella
April 20, 2009, 09:40:38 AM
Carlito Pizarras was the first man of Corella recorded in the National GEographic.
He is was the first who successfully bread the tarsiers in captivity. He is incharge
of the Tarsier Foundation.

We are proud of him.
#3735
It was a suicide. Is suicide a crime? If its not, there should be no obstruction of juctice
to the kasambahays of Ted.
#3736
 The Roman Catholic "Church" is Not Christian
       Practically all precepts of the Roman Catholic religion contradict the Bible repeatedly. It is the largest cult in the world and most preachers will not openly say so because it is so large. For Catholics who read this, please remember this: the person that tells you the truth is the one that cares.

For a glimpse of the atrocities committed by the Roman Catholic religion, do a net search on the Inquisition or the Crusades. During the Inquisition, the Catholic religion killed millions. Why? Primarily to suppress any and all opposition to the pope. Side "benefits" included taking the material wealth of its victims and showing the pope's power. The Catholic Inquisitors tortured, crippled, burned, and imprisoned millions of people. Whatever happened to love your enemies? (Matthew 5:44)

Before we get to specific problems with Catholic doctrine, let's review how this bloodthirsty organization treated a man who simply wanted to get the Bible into the hands of the common people. In the late 1300s John Wycliffe translated the scriptures from the Latin Vulgate. Some 40 odd years after his death, the Catholic religion dug up his bones and burned them calling him an arch-heretick. In the 1500's William Tyndale sought to translate the Bible into the language of the common people, English. He could not gain approval from the Catholic religion so he worked as an outlaw on the run in Europe, translating the Bible. He was eventually captured, condemned and executed in 1536. It is because of people like these men, Tyndale and Wycliffe, that we have the scriptures today. If the Catholic religion had its way, we'd still be in ignorance about the Bible and enslaved to the pope. Time fails me here to tell of other martyrs like John Hus, John Rogers, etc. who were killed by popish persons.

I'll list the catholic tradition first and then what the Bible has to say about the matter.



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CATHOLIC TRADITION - Call priests father, e.g., Father McKinley.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS -

Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

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CATHOLIC TRADITION - Forbidding the priesthood to marry.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS -

1) It is devilish to forbid God's people to marry when He has given marriage to be received with thanksgiving.

1 Timothy
4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
4:3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

2) Peter was married (remember the pope is supposedly continuing the apostolic line through Peter).

Matthew
8:14 And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever.

Mark
1:30 But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.

Luke
4:38 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.

3) Paul, a great apostle, remained single; however he made it very clear that he could marry if he wanted to.

1 Corinthians
9:5 Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?

* * * *

CATHOLIC TRADITION - Mary never had other children after the Lord Jesus. A perpetual virgin.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS - Mary and Joseph indeed had children. They were the Lord's half brothers and sisters for their father was Joseph and mother was Mary.

Matthew
13:55 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
13:56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?

Mark
6:3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

* * * *

CATHOLIC TRADITION - Mary is the queen of heaven.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS - Worshipping the queen of heaven (which is not the Mary of the Bible) is worshipping another god and it provokes the Lord to anger.

Jeremiah
7:17 Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?
7:18 The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger.
7:19 Do they provoke me to anger? saith the LORD: do they not provoke themselves to the confusion of their own faces?


* * * *

CATHOLIC TRADITION - Mary is the mother of God.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS - Mary is the mother of the earthly Jesus, not God. Jesus pre- existed from everlasting as God (see John 1:1). When He came to redeem mankind, He laid aside His glory and was made like unto sinful man so that He could take our punishment (Hebrew 2:9). God has no mother. He has lived from everlasting which means He had no beginning.

Isaiah
43:10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. [If Mary gave birth to God, she'd be God.]

Psalm
93:2 Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting.

Micah
5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler [Jesus] in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

Philippians
2:6 Who [Jesus], being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
2:7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

* * * *

CATHOLIC TRADITION - Pope called Holy Father.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS - The term Holy Father is only found one time in the entire Bible. It was when Jesus prayed before He and His disciples went to the garden of Gethsemane. He referred to God the Father as Holy Father. It is blasphemy to call a man by God's name

John
17:11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.

* * * *

CATHOLIC TRADITION - Purgatory, nuns, popes.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS - None of these is mentioned in the Bible. It is a sin to add to the Bible.

Proverbs
30:6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

The pope is a man who takes upon himself honor which belongs to no human being. Even the very name by which he allows himself to be called (Holy Father) is highly presumptuous and blasphemous (see above).

One does not need the pope to determine what God's will is. The Bible says that God has given the Holy Ghost to each believer and that He (the Holy Ghost) guides and leads us into all truth. All a believer needs is the Bible and the Holy Ghost to know the will of the Lord. Popery has been treacherous, but worse, each pope has been the blind leading the blind. Jesus said that both will fall into the ditch. Catholics, come out of this system that cannot save and know Jesus for youself, intimate and up-close.

NOTE: Purgatory is supposedly a place where a person is purified of sins--even popes supposedly go there. The Bible says that Jesus Christ is the one that purifies us of our sins. Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.... When a person dies their eternal home is sealed--heaven or hell--no in between. Hebrews 9:27 ...it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.

* * * *

CATHOLIC TRADITION - Venerating/worshipping images. Pope bows to statues of Mary, people worship the eucharist and have statues/candles in their homes and churches.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS - It is idolatry to venerate images. We are not even supposed to make them.

Exodus
20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.
20:5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God...

* * * *

CATHOLIC TRADITION - The mass. Through transubstantiation, the wafer/host and the wine supposedly become the actual blood and body of Jesus Christ when the priest prays over them.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS - Jesus died once for sins, never to be repeated. He sits on the right hand of God and does not reappear in the mass as a mass of blood and flesh.

Hebrews
10:12 But this man [Jesus], after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
10:13 From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool.
10:14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
10:15 Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,
10:16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them;
10:17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
10:18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

John
19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

1 Corinthians
11:24 And when he [Jesus] had given thanks, he brake it [bread], and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
11:25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
11:26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come (not for the forgiveness of sins or to receive Jesus).

* * * *

CATHOLIC TRADITION - Saved, in part, by good works.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS - Good works are the fruits that grow out of being saved. They do not make you saved. An apple does not make its tree an apple tree, it was already an apple tree before any apples appeared. When you see the apples; however, you know what kind of tree it is. If a person is saved, he will shew forth good works because he has the spirit of Christ in him. The good works don't make him saved only the blood of Jesus can do that.

I John
1:7b ...the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Acts 16:31b
...believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved.

Romans
3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
3:25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
3:26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
3:27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

What about James 2:20 "faith without works is dead"?

The kind of faith that saves is a faith that shows forth the works of God. Even devils believe in Jesus and tremble (James 2:19). Many people believe in Jesus but they won't follow Him. They have a faith, but not the kind that saves. If a person has true faith in Jesus, the Holy Ghost dwells in him and will cause good works will show forth in his life. The good works confirm the faith by which the person was saved. James 2:21-23 uses Abraham as an example. Abraham believed God so when God asked him to sacrifice his son Isaac, Abraham, out of his faith in God, offered up Isaac.



* * * *

CATHOLIC TRADITION - The church is founded on Peter.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS - Jesus Christ is the foundation of the church. Peter was a man like you and me. Jesus called Peter Satan in Matthew 16:23 when Peter rebuked Jesus dying. When Cornelius tried to worship Peter, Peter responded, "Stand up; I myself also am a man." (Acts 10:26). The pope needs to remember Acts 10:26 when he has men bowing to him and kissing his hand like he is worthy of worship.

1 Corinthians
3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Matthew
21:42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected [Jesus], the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

* * * *

CATHOLIC TRADITION - Confessing sins to a priest. Petitioning saints and Mary.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS - We are to confess our sins and needs to God alone.

I John
1:9 If we confess our sins, he [God] is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Matthew
6:9, 12 After this manner...pray ye: Our Father... forgive us....

1 Timothy
2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus [not Mary, not saints, not priests, not the pope];

I John 2:1, ...And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

* * * *

There are many other scriptures that could have been used here to testify against the doctrines of the catholic religion. There are also many other doctrines of the catholic religion which could have been refuted (e.g. the sacraments, receiving the Holy Ghost, salvation through the catholic religion, penance, rosary, etc.).

* * * *

The Catholic religion has a history of taking the money of poor widows in order to say masses for the dead (which do no good) and collecting the material possessions of nuns. In Italy, the heart of Roman Catholicism, there is an often used saying that goes, "Without money, they don't sing the mass." That is really pitiful on several fronts: (1) mass is blasphemous and people who trust in it are hell-bound (2) there's no such thing as purgatory and (3) the gift of God is without price.

Roman Catholicism today is probably the wealthiest government in the world. It owns a good share of America's hospitals and has healthy real estate interests. The bottom line is, if you want to get right with God, you have to go through His Son, Jesus Christ, not some religious organization. Prayerfully.

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#3737
 Catholic Church does not represent Christian Faith?

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It is often said by Christian scholars that the Catholic church does not represent the christian faith or the bible. Can someone tell me why this is the case?



I found this:

"Since we are searching for the historical Jesus, I notice that on this site and in many peoples opinions, there is a strong misunderstanding about Catholicism/christianity. The church which Jesus claims He was going to build (Spiritually in Matt. 16:18-21) began at Pentacost around 33a.d.. This church thrived and grew by the day. The church's which had been planted continued to grow as the Apostle taught them. However the Roman Empire began to see christianity first as a harmless jewish cult and then as a possible enemy that needed to be dealt with. A series of persecutions began which also resulted in the deaths of Peter and Paul the apostles and eventually all the Apostles were dead except John who was banished to the island of Patmos where he wrote the book of Revelation. Jesus had already stated in advance in 33a.d. that John would live on to do a special work for Him (John 21:22-here Jesus says He will come back to deal with John which was fulfilled when Jesus gave to John the book of Revelation). Eventually all the Apostles died and the early church fathers continued on. Rome continued to persecute the true christian church which included the horrible death of being fed to the lions in the roman coliseum. The persecution of the church failed however because christians were so strong in their belief that Roman citizens saw that they were willing to die for their faith and many would become converted. The Roman Empire under Constantine eventually decided to legalize christianity in 450a.d. and even make it the state church. However, getting Roman Pagans to go along with this was not easy. Constantine was adamant to make this work because he was convinced he had seen a sign in the sky which was a cross saying "under this sign conquer". The Roman Empire decided to merge its religious pagan idol system with christianity and join them into one church. The Roman Catholic Church. The traditon of celebrating Tammuz 25 of dec birthday was now given to Jesus who was never born on dec 25th. All the pagan idols were eventually given the names of catholic saints. The church grew to enormous proportions and when the political Empire of Rome began its decline, the church became even stronger. During this time, there were remnants and pockets of true christians who resisted this great compromise. This time period is known as the Dark Ages where the catholic church stifled science by saying the earth was flat even though scientists and the Old Testament clearly stated it was circular (Isaiah 40:22 written around 700b.c). The Catholic church began to take all bibles and keep them from the people not wanting them to read the bible. Therefore this merger of paganism and christianity continues to this day. The Protestant Reformation however broke the chains of Rome and lead to a resurgence of the true gospel which is salvation by grace through faith plus nothing. This is where we stand today. Therefore as far as the inquisition, crusades , etc, these were not christians who did this, it was lead by the Roman Catholic church. I even heard one person on this site say Hitler was a christian. He was not a christian, he was a pagan member of the Thule Society which was an occult group who believed in Pan-Germanic paganism which is where the aryan thing came from as well as from theosophy which is a complicated occult system made up of hinduism/buddhism/kabbalah mixed with science and evolution. Hitler did idolize the Catholic church especially the way the Jesuits were set up and he used them as a model for his dreaded SS. It is possible to be saved in the Catholic church but there obstacles because the catholic church teaches many things one must do to be saved which conflicts with what the bible says in Ephesians 2:8-9."

Source link.

"The bible is sufficient to establish that the RCC does not represent the Bible. Incidently, I grew up in the Catholic church and went to catholic school. I have been baptized, confirmed, etc. I know a little something about the RCC. I have been to the vatican many times with my family which is an Italian family. I can assure you that catholicism is not nor has it ever been bible based. I mean no offense to catholics. My points deal with catholic teachings and tradition not to catholics who love Jesus etc. But the cathoic church teaches works are necessary for salvation and this goes against the bible. The bible says anyone who adds to the gospel is to be accursed. This warning applies to the catholic church because it adds works to a gospel which the bible teaches is freely given and must be freely received. The bottom line is Martin Luther was correct.

Also, in Matthew 16 Jesus handed the keys of the Kingdom over to His church. This church began at pentecost. Not in 311ad.

I know that some catholics would disagree. I know this because I was once one. I went to catholic school for 8 years. I was never given a bible. This is common practice in catholicism. In catholic mass, there is no bible used, just quotations and bits and pieces to make sure that the conflicts between catholicism and christianity are never found out. Many priests like Martin Luther who read their bibles realized these conflicts and were forced to make the decision to leave the catholic church. Bottom line, catholicm became legal in Rome in 311 ad while christianity began in 33 ad. After this fact, what else is there really to debate?"



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#3738
General Topic / Re: b***t ug tomboy sa mata ng Diyos
April 18, 2009, 10:19:42 AM
Lorenzo, I think we have the same views and opinions on this matter.

Let us us not mention any religious sect. LEt the Bible speaks the truth.

Salvation is iternal security. By nature, we can still commit sin.

Once saved, you are saved. Kon nakasala ka, usahay mahilayo ka sa
Ginoo, apan anak gihapon ka sa Dios.
#3739
General Topic / Re: b***t ug tomboy sa mata ng Diyos
April 18, 2009, 10:01:46 AM
Salvation is open to all mankind. If you are a gay, lesbian, murderer or what's your race,
you can  be in heaven if you repent ,confess your sin and accept Jesus as your personal Saviour.
                                         1 John 1:9 (New International Version)
9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.


                                   John 1:12 (New International Version)
12Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of Godâ€"


                                           Ephesians 2:8-10 (New International Version)
8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faithâ€"and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of Godâ€" 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.


#3740
General Topic / Re: b***t ug tomboy sa mata ng Diyos
April 18, 2009, 09:29:01 AM
CAN A GAY OR LESBIAN GO TO HEAVEN?

I know the Bible says it's a sin, but it also says that the only unforgivable sin is not accepting Jesus. If a gay person accepts Jesus but does not change his lifestyle, can he go to heaven? I have a cousin who's gay.

â€"Lucy

You've asked a very important questionâ€"and a very hard one.

And you are exactly right: there is only one sin that is unforgivable. That is the sin of not believing and not receiving Jesus Christ into your life.


A gay or homosexual person can accept Christ, just as an alcoholic, a drug addict, or a mass-murderer can accept Christ. Jesus' offer of salvation is open to everyone.

Your question is whether someone can accept Christ, not change his lifestyle, and still go to heaven. The Bible teaches that if someone has truly accepted Christ into his life, nothing can keep him out of heaven. In John 10:28, Christ says of Christians,

“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of My hand.”

So, Lucy the real question, I believe, is whether your cousin had a life-changing experience with Christ. Jesus said in Luke,

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord’ and do not do what I say?”

Someone once put it this way:

“No Jesus, no change. Know Jesus, know change.”

Is your cousin trying to overcome his homosexuality? If he is, that's a good sign that Christ is working in his life.

God is the only one who truly knows our hearts. He's the only one who truly knows your cousin's heart. But if Christ has become the Lord of your cousin's life, then the Holy Spirit will begin to deal with the sin of homosexuality in his life.

I would encourage you to pray daily for your cousin. And I'd encourage you to tell your cousin you are praying for him. God may use you in his life. Thanks for being there and thanks for caring for him.

      Gays or lesbians do not go to heaven unless they repent, change their ways and receive Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour. I used to have a "to each his own" attitude and thought that it was okay to be gay or a lesbian. However, since reading The Word I know that it is not God's intention but it is anti-God to be gay. He created two sexes for a reason and it is a sin to be with your own gender. The enemy is prevailing in the world because it's now "okay" or even "cool" to be gay nowadays. I pray for the salvation of these people that are in the clutches of the enemy.
#3741
I do believe that the kasambahays of  TEd know the cause of crime. Naabotan sila sa mga police
nga nanghinlo sa mga dugo. Ila nang nailisan ug sinina ang victim. It was obstruction of jusstice.

Until this time wala pa gipalabas nga suicide ang nahitabo. Wla pay kaso nga gipasaka sa mga
kasambahays  ug kay Ted.

Possibly, it was a suicide.
#3742
Bible Study / Re: Minute Meditations
April 18, 2009, 08:58:24 AM
Prayer In A Time Of Need

Most Precious Lord Jesus, Gentle and Wonderful God, Truly Awesome and Ever-present Holy Spirit, Precious Lord Jesus, I love you.
Precious Lord, I need you.
So many people within the human race are lost and you are their only way to hope, joy, and peace.
I need you because the ever-present darkness swirls around me consuming souls at every turn.
I need you because I am often helpless and without the power to change the world except by using this wonderful power of prayer.
I need you to bless those who seek you but who do not really know how much you love them.
I need you every second of the day and night to bless others and wrap them in your hands of love.
I have so many people I pray for that need your touch of healing, grace, wisdom, and love.
Please touch them now.
I have family members who need healing.
I have family members who are lost.
Oh, Precious Jesus, we all need you so much today.
All these things I pray in your glorious name, knowing with certainty all the things I pray for will be answered in your will and in your love.
All these things I humbly pray in the name of my most Blessed Lord Jesus Christ, my Mighty God, and my Ever-present Holy Spirit upon whom I can rely.
Amen

#3743
Jokes and Humor / Re: Katawa pud mo diha ...
April 17, 2009, 04:36:03 PM
Dodong: Tay,bakasyon  naman. Magpatuli ko Tay
                kay free man sa barangay health center.
Nanay:     Hulata si Tatay dong aron mag-uban mo.     

Dodong:   Kita lang Nay......

Nanay:    Dili....,kamo ang mag-uban aron magdungan
                mo ug patuli sa imong  Tatay.

Dodong :   he..he...   he...   ::)
#3744


                  Can we milk these kind of carabaos?...for meat ? or to work in the farms?


#3745
Let us view our TV's this evening on the latest expose of the death of Mrs Failon.

There are three angles  to be considered regarding her death : suicide, love triangle, Ted Failon itself.
#3746
Unsay lami sa gatas sa carabao? Is it comparable to fresh cows milk.

Dili man kaayoy market sa carabao's  milk diri.
#3747
Weird and Extreme / Re: Have you seen this?
April 16, 2009, 04:37:55 PM
                                                                               
#3748
Technology / Re: Do not click links in your email.
April 16, 2009, 04:15:33 PM
Which is better to learn, using the computer with keyboard only or with keyboard and mouse.?

I started using the computer with keyboard only
#3749
Calle, ato na lang walaon ang balaod nga  nagdili sa pag-ihaw sa carabao.
Magbreed  na lang ug carabao para karnehon,  dili  na para pangdaro.
Parehaon na lang sa baka. Diha sa among baryo matag pista duha o tulo
gyud na ka carabao ang matadahon.

Lami man gud ang karning carabao labi na ang sinabaw.
#3750
Regardless of what is  your race , it is your right to have the custody  of your child .

The Japanese govt commited a grave violation of human right. There is no reason to
left the child in Japan.
#3751
General Topic / Re: Best airports in the world
April 16, 2009, 01:39:32 PM

                         




                                     

                                 Nindot sad ang NAIA
                                   
#3752
Kinsa man ang mga vice presidentiables?

Si Lacson ang  maayo for vice president.

Si Bayani Fernando sad for vice president.
#3753
Ang Windows 7, wala pa ma expose kaayo. Naa na diay bag-o, Windows10.

How advance is Windows 10?
#3754
Philippine Carabao Center in Ubay maoy sulbat sa kanihit karon sa carabao sa Bohol.
Ngano? kay kusog ang ihaw sa  carabao panahon sa pista.

Karon daghang nang naihaw nga carabao kay daghan nang pista ning Abril.

Let us be kind to our carabao .
#3755
The Philippines the next 51st state of USA in an impossible dream.

Ang mga bayani nagpatulo sa ilang dugo ug gibuhis nila ang ilang kinabuhi
aron maangkon ang kagawasan .

Magpaulipon pa ba ta ug balik sa nga langyaw.?
#3756
LGU Philippines / Reviving the issue of Chacha
April 15, 2009, 11:30:47 AM
Mag Chacha na naman Muli
 
                   Cha-cha, sisimulan nang tatalakayin mamaya ng Kamara
4/14/2009 11:57:17 AM

Bilang patunay na determinado pa rin ang Kamara na isulong ang Charter change, sisimulan na mamayang hapon ng House Committee on Constitutional Amendments ang pagdinig kaugnay sa mga inihaing panukalang  batas at resolusyon na may layong amyendahan ang Konstitusyon.

Ang naturang mga panukalang batas na tatalakayin ng House Committee on Constitutional Amendments ay hiwalay pa sa mga isinusulong na resolusyon nina House Speaker Prospero Nograles at Camarines Sur Representative Luis Villafuerte na may layon din na amyendahan ang Konstitusyon.

Umaabot naman sa 11 mga panukalang batas at resolusyon kaugnay sa Charter change ang nakatakdang dinggin mamamaya ng House Committee on Constitutional Amedments na iniakda ng 11 kongresista.

Kasabay niyan ay inihayag pa ni Nograles na espekulasyon lamang ang inihayag ni Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri na maraming miyembro ng partido ang titiwalag sakaling isulong pa rin ng Kamara ang Charter change.

Ayon kay Nograles, espekulasyon lamang ang naturang pahayag ni Zubiri dahil wala naman silang isinusulong na pagbabago sa porma ng gobyerno mula sa presidential patungo sa ibang uri ng gobyerno at sa halip ang Senado aniya ang nais na gawing federal ang sistema ng ating gobyerno.

"We are not proposing any change in the form of government, it is the Senate that is proposing a change in the form of government by doing away a presidential and going federal," pahayag ng opisyal.
#3757
Ang tuba maoy ilimnon nga way mausik. Ang mga nawog imong tigumon unya butangan ug tubig 1 is to 1 ang ratio. Pag-abot sa usa ka semana mahimo  nang suka. Imong salaon aron mawala ang nawog.

Lami na isuka sa kinilaw.
#3758
Bible Study / Re: Daily Scriptural Verse
April 15, 2009, 08:20:24 AM

So to be in heaven and not hell, believe in Jesus alone for salvation now! :)

Salvation is a FREE GIFT that happens in a split second when you believe in Jesus! It is impossible to lose or "leave" salvation.

The truth about Jesus is that the only way to be saved and to get into heaven and avoid being sent to eternal hell, is by believing in faith alone that Jesus, who is God, died for our sins on the cross as FULL PAYMENT for all our sins, and then Jesus rose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). Believe this and you will be in heaven, no matter what!

Please pray now: "Jesus, please forgive me of my sins. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and You rose from the dead. Thank You for eternal life!" You will be in heaven with Him forever when you die. :)
#3759
The shortest route is Maasin to Cebu, then Cebu to Tagbilaran by boat.
#3760
General Topic / Re: Digos , Padayon sa Pag-uswag
April 14, 2009, 01:37:15 PM


                   
Regional Director: Susana Estigoy CESO, III
Schools Divison Superintendent: Allfonso G. Gomez Jr. CEO  V
District Supervisor: Zenaida Guya
Principal: Erlito T. Damo                     

    APLAYA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS, SY 2008-09
      Division of Digos City, Digos Oriental District

Teachers: Grade 1 : Balagtas   Irish Jade Borja
                            A. Luna           Aminah Ibraheem
                            M. Malvar        Ma.Violita Ramirez
                            T. Sora            Michelle Cartagena
                            G. del Pilar      Merlyn Baluran
               Grade 11:B. Aquino     Analiza Villanueva
                             A, Mabini        Renilda Jumawan             
                            J. A. Santos     Elcita Llemit
                             M . Ponce       Leah Mae Talingting
               Grade 111:G. Silang    Clarita Dagadas
                              E. Aguinaldo  Bethany Caballero
                              G.L. Jaena     Glanditte Villahermosa
                Grade 1V :J. Rizal        Francisca Santos
                              E. Jacinto       Ana Fe Ramos
                              A. Bonifacio    Ma. Hilda Maung
                Grade V :  Lapulapu     Shirley Forosuelo
                               Dagohoy        Ma. Ramonica Llagas
                               J. Burgos        Bernardita Decrepito
                Grade V1   M. Quezon   Cynthia V. Siares
                               M. Roxas         Jennelyn Punay         
                               S. Osmena      Meregien Abrasaldo
                  Academic Teachers:     Teofila Porras - H E, Academic     
                                                      Elsie Demaulo - ICT,Academic
                                                      Visitacion Frenandez - Canteen , Academic
                                                       Nourwena Bete - ALS, ALIVE, Academic
                                                       Felix Daray - School Guidance, Property Custodian
                                                                       Academic
                                                       Maricar S. Daray- Preschool Teacher
                                                       Lourdes Mampao- ALIVE Teacher
                                                       Masaripe V. Onggo- Utility Worker


#3761
There are a bunch of reasons why the Roman Empire fell. I will discuss them in the order of their importance:

1. Tyranny - When Julius Caesar killed the too corrupt Republic he had replaced a form of bad government with one, which at that time, seemed good. On the short run (~180 years) the empire was better then the old republic, but on the long run it was to be the core of the rotten empire. A long series of emperors had nothing to do with the well-beeing of the empire, they only saw their own interests and vices. Internal crisis weakend the imperial army which was no longer capable of defending the empire.
2. No more practice of virtues. In the time of the republic the romans built the empire step by step, discipline was a common word, law and order reigned everywhere. The barbarians where not (yet) afraid of the mighy legions. When the republic turned into the empire, it was near its peak. Pace came and there was no more need for a well disciplined army or brillliant generals; people mixed and the roman blood was no longer pure (it is strongly related to the difference I wazs talking about: ancient roman- modern italian). The barbarians where now afraid even when they heard the name of the Roman Empire. So on the base of peace and prosperity (the Pax Romana) the empire started to slide downwards. Soon the barbarians started to realise that the mighty roman army was not what it used to be. While they were attacking the boders of the empire the internal crisis decimated the flower of the roman army. And the fall was only at the beginning. Diocletian was the last good emperor to realise that the empire could no longer be governed by one person... At this point there was no turning back...
3. Christianity - some may not agree with me but I (and other people way smarter then me) think that Christianity is one of the most importnat reasons of the decline of the Roman Empire. Christianity told people that the life on earth is, for the most part useless. The material world is only temporary, so people no longer practiced the virtues and simply waited for the kingdom of heaven. The army was no longer considered a priority, because God will not reward the brave man of the legions. As I see it Christianity corroded the very pilars of the Roman society. As there was no more wish to fight, the end was no longer a problem of if, but of when.



#3762
Mabini - Bohol / Re: Upcoming Fiesta
April 14, 2009, 12:34:48 PM
Dili tingali ko kauli sa amo sa Corella, Bohol. Abril 27 ang pista. Diri na lang ko sa New Corella , Davao mamista karong Mayo 15.
#3763
Bisaya Cebuano Language / Re: Bakakon ka Diay
April 14, 2009, 12:25:39 PM
Tinuod na Rald, ang tawo by nature "bakakon". Apan nindot paminawon kon ang
usa ka lalaki bakakon sa gugma. Its the essence of being a man.
#3764
Mabini - Bohol / Re: Upcoming Fiesta
April 14, 2009, 12:16:22 PM
Aduy, dili diay ka mamista diri. Sugod na karon ang mga pista sa Bohol.

Padayon sa imong trabajo dha sa Middle East.

May God bless you there.
#3765
Corella - Bohol / Re: The Tarsier of Corella
April 14, 2009, 11:27:04 AM


                             



                         



              The tarsiers are the identity to the town of Corella, the smallest town, the
                     home of the smallest premate in the world.
#3766
Lorenzo, you're a Filipino- American. At this time, are you having dual citizenship.?

What is the point of view of this topic? Does it mean that we will adopt for statehood to the USA.?
#3767
Sa tanang presidentiables, si Mar, mas maayo. Dili dagway ug corrupt.
#3768
Mabini - Bohol / Re: Upcoming Fiesta
April 14, 2009, 09:10:50 AM
Asa dapita ang mga virtudazo family diha sa mabini.
#3769
General Topic / Re: Best airports in the world
April 14, 2009, 09:00:59 AM
                                     




                                               

                                                 


                                                     

        Nindot na sad ang atong Tagbilaran National Airport.
                                         
#3770
General Topic / Re: Best airports in the world
April 14, 2009, 08:49:47 AM


                                           





                        Davao International Airport
#3771
Philippine Photo Gallery / Amazing Videos
April 13, 2009, 10:59:49 AM
                              
#3772
General Topic / Re: Best airports in the world
April 13, 2009, 07:47:03 AM


                                   

  Mactan International Airport.

                                       


                                   

       Ninoy Aquino International Airport

                                             
#3773
Bible Study / Re: Minute Meditations
April 13, 2009, 07:31:58 AM
Christ resssurection is the hope of beleivers because we will be ressurected unto eternal life.

The Resurrection is the triumphant and glorious victory for every believer in Jesus Christ who died, was buried, and rose the third day according to the Scripture. And, He is coming again! The dead in Christ will be raised up, and those who remain and are alive at His coming will be changed and receive new, glorified bodies (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18). Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ important? It demonstrated that God accepted Jesus’ sacrifice on our behalf. It proves that God has the power to raise us from the dead. It guarantees that those who believe in Christ will not remain dead, but will be resurrected unto eternal life. That is our blessed hope

                                      
                                                   

                                         
#3774
The name Corella came from the town of Corella in Spain where the blessed Virgin of the Village made an apparition.

The patron saint of Corella is OUr Lady of the Village.
#3775
Bible Study / Re: How Great Thou Art
April 11, 2009, 12:12:50 PM
What is Black Saturday?

Today is Holy Saturday, once known as Black Saturday, commemorated as the only day when God as man was dead. There are no accounts related by any of the four evangelists about this ‘Black Sabbath’ â€"- except about the chief priests and pharisees, (in Matthew, 27:62-66), requesting Pilate to post guards at the tomb, “lest His disciples steal the body and say to the people ‘He has been raised from the dead’.” This day seems to bear no significance, and does not appear at any time in the Church’s Liturgical calendar. It may well be “not here” at all. In fact the Gospel for today is about an event that will transpire tomorrow (Easter Sunday)!

There are only three major events in the Christian Liturgical Year when we are obliged by the Church to celebrate the day with a Eucharistic Mass â€" Christmas Day, New Year, and Easter Sunday. Among the three, Easter Sunday is the most important, because this is the day that God’s Plan for mankind’s redemption finally comes to realization. Christ, the Son of Man has risen! And in His Resurrection, man has finally been freed from death and destruction. Easter is so important that it is celebrated for seven weeks until Pentecost. In fact, this day is already a part of Easter, because the day of Christ’s death is the start of mankind’s salvation!

This day is not a time for mourning. It is a time of preparation for the big day tomorrow. Praise God for the coming Light of RESURRECTION! The stone has been rolled away, a new LIFE awaits . . . prepare to celebrate!

We Praise You, Father God and Adore You, for You have emptied Yourself out for us through the pains and death of Your Beloved Son, so that we may have Life Eternal!
#3776
Koddi, wala koy naki ani nga you tube "Ako Kang Paabuton"
#3777
Bible Study / Re: How Great Thou Art
April 11, 2009, 11:57:53 AM
LOrenzo, its so beautiful . We usually sing this song in our divine worship.
#3778
What countries legally smoke marijuana?

In Columbia it is legal to have personal sized amounts of it for use (unless they changed the law recently). The government in Mexico just passed a law making personal sized amounts legal to have also. Although not in Latin America, It is legal to smoke in India. Most people there smoke hash, though. Also in Portugal, it is legal to have up to 25g for perosnal use. The city of Denver, CO it is legal to have for personal use. Some town in Canada, on the sunshine coast, B.C. I saw the mayor on TV saying it was ok to grow and smoke as long as you are part of their community.
Last Stand
#3779
Philippine Photo Gallery / Re: Photo Art Express
April 11, 2009, 11:45:11 AM
Any photo can qualify. Bisan unsa....
#3780
    Countries that Legally Use Marijuana

Marijuana users have always sought legal loopholes in countries where it is illegal to own or smoke it. Many people choose to buy marijuana seeds (which is legal in many places), then grow and smoke their own (which is not!) But every marijuana smoker has probably dreamed at one point or another of living in a country where marijuana is legal - or at least where the "rules" concerning possession are so lax that it is effectively legal.

Most people know about Holland's famously relaxed laws regarding marijuana (which is why it doesn't feature on the list below!) While no other country has achieved such high profile recognition for making marijuana legal, a number of places around the world have quietly relaxed their laws concerning possession for personal use. In most of these countries, possession still remains technically illegal, but penalties are not enforced if you are within certain guidelines - this is known as decriminalisation.

So, if living in a country where marijuana possession isn't punished by the law sounds like heaven, here are five places you should consider emigrating!

Argentina

After a recent court debate about whether or not to punish those who buy and grow marijuana, Argentina has effectively made marijuana legal if it is in small quantities for personal use. A leading judge in Argentina even decided that it was "unconstitutional" to legislate against marijuana possession! Those who buy marijuana seeds and grow their own are also leniently treated, so long as they are growing a small number of plants. The country is also notably supportive of several medical marijuana programs.

Australia

Before you go booking a one way ticket to Sydney, make sure you do your research. Different regions have different rules, but Western Australia, Southern Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland have all decriminalised marijuana to a certain degree. In Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland, police have taken to "ticketing" those caught with less than 50 grams of marijuana rather than arresting them, and Western and Southern Australia have instituted on the spot fines for minor possession rather than official warnings or arrests.

Belgium

Since 2003, the Belgian government has made the possession and use of marijuana legal under the following conditions:

• The amount possessed is 5 grams or less
• You are over 18
• You do not smoke in the presence of minors
• You do not smoke in public

You can buy marijuana seeds and grow them in Belgium without penalty - however, you are only allowed to own one female plant. The purchase and sale of marijuana is still illegal, but most Belgians simply get their marijuana in Holland.

Colombia

Colombia, has had relaxed laws concerning drug possession for over ten years. Possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, one gram of cocaine and one gram of heroin is not considered to be illegal, although things may change - recent conservative governments have considered repealing this law to combat Colombia's drug culture.

Nepal

Unlike the other countries on this list, Nepal doesn't have an actual decriminalisation policy towards marijuana - it's rather that the laws they have are hardly ever enforced! Marijuana used to be legal in Nepal, making it a hippy Mecca in the 1960's and early 70's. It has been illegal since 1973 - not that you'd notice. Marijuana is widely available and used, especially by Nepalese holy men. Note that smuggling and growing are punished, but possession and personal use rarely are - if the police catch you smoking they will stop you, but only to collect a small bribe!
#3781
Giving  lumpsum to the surviving veterans is a discrimination to the dead veterans.
Does it mean that the living veterans  are more heroes  than those who were dead?

WE can't do nothing because that's  the law.
#3782
Sa mga batan-on karon, dili na ka dungog ug pure nga binisaya kay Tagbis o Engbis na ang gigamit nga  radio ug television. (Tagalog bisaya o Eng bisaya)
#3783
Philippine Photo Gallery / Re: Photo Art Express
April 09, 2009, 10:03:30 AM


       

       

                   

       

               Enjoy seeing the wonders of nature. Its so beautiful.......
#3784
Philippine Photo Gallery / Re: Photo Art Express
April 09, 2009, 09:45:18 AM
I think, my remaining days is not enough to learn the wonders of ICT and computer technology.

I am happy that i have still the chance to enjoy the things which  we do not have during my
younger days.
#3785
Jun Ayag, we are proud of you.
#3786
General Topic / Re: Digos , Padayon sa Pag-uswag
April 08, 2009, 11:58:31 AM
                Aplaya Elementary School Teachers on their 2009 Closing Exercises
                                   Digos City, Davao del Sur

                                                                       
           happy faces of teachers that school year has ended . They are now free to go anywhere     
                                                                 
                                                THE TEACHERS
                   
                   We realized that being a teacher is incomparable
                   As we care for our students. We learn to cover our
                             sorrows with smile.

                   We learn how to stay vigorous despite all the task
                              we endured.

                   We learn how to give hope even though ours is               
                                  unclearly seen.

                    We learn how to give strength even at times
                                 that we are weak.

                    Nobody would know what kind of life a teacher has.

                                  Unless they become one.

                               WE ARE ALL HAPPY TEACHERS.
     
                                                               
         

                                                             
                                                                 

                        fdaray at the center

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            Graduates......            We are the part of their futures.
 
                                               


                            fdaray and ejdemaulo, TB members in our school

                                             
                                                 
                 
#3787

In recent years a wealth of scientific informations have become available to support the use of marijuana for medical purposes.

*Marijuana is so effective at reducing nausea.
*Nausea, appetite loss, pain, and anxiety are all afflictions of wasting, and all can be mitigated by marijuana.
*Marijuana has also been reported to be beneficial for a variety of neurological problems.
*Patients with spinal cord injuries also report that muscle spasms are reduced by marijuana.
*Marijuana has also been shown to be dramatically effective in glaucoma, a disease of the eyes characterized by increased pressure in the eye. Untreated glaucoma often leads to blindness. Marijuana reduces the pressure in the eye by about 25%, providing dramatic relief for some patients.

While it is clear that marijuana is beneficial for a variety of serious medical problems, in many locales it is still restricted as a dangerous drug. Many spurious arguments have been made to restrict the availability of medicinal marijuana. Some have said that marijuana is highly addictive, and that people can stop taking it once they have started.
#3788
Yes, aron dili na illegal.  marijuana is a medicine. Bahala na sa tawo kon e abbuse niya ang paggamit.

                            Some Proof that Marijuana is a Powerful Medicine
By Aaron Rowe EmailJune 29, 2008 | 4:31:40 PMCategories: Chem Lab, Chemicals, Chemistry, Drugs & Alcohol, Food and Drink, Medicinal Chemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, Neuroscience 

Bud

Marijuana contains an amazing chemical, beta-caryophyllene, and scientists have thoroughly proven that it could be used to treat pain, inflammation, atherosclerosis, and osteoporosis.

Jürg Gertsch, of ETH Zürich, and his collaborators from three other universities learned that the natural molecule can activate a protein called cannabinoid receptor type 2. When that biological button is pushed, it soothes the immune system, increases bone mass, and blocks pain signals -- without causing euphoria or interfering with the central nervous system.

Gertsch and his team published their findings on June 23 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.They focused on the anti-inflammatory properties of the impressive substance -- testing it on immune cells called monocytes and also in mice.

Since beta-caryophyllene seems to be powerful, occurs naturally in many foods, and does not get people high, it could turn out to be a nearly ideal medication. The organic compound is also phenomenally cheap. Sigma Aldrich sells it, in kosher form, for forty-two dollars per kilogram.

Unfortunately, big pharmaceutical companies tend not to seek FDA approval for natural chemicals, and most doctors are reluctant to prescribe drugs that have not received a green light from the regulatory agency. Thus, it would require a heroic effort by academic researchers to prove that beta-caryophyllene is safe and effective in humans.
#3789
Travel and Tours / Re: Alimango mo diha!
April 07, 2009, 01:52:59 PM
Welcome buyog, as new member of TB. Nakaadto ko diha sa Sierra Bollones namista diha sa Cambague mga 1960 pa tingali to. 

Inig uli naa jud bh.  Karon  dili na kaajo mohatag ug bh.
#3790
Philippine Photo Gallery / Re: Photo Art Express
April 07, 2009, 01:41:41 PM
At 60 , I started to be an internet grabber, researcher,  photograph copier and poster.
#3791
LGU Philippines / Re: Hihirit Pa
April 07, 2009, 12:31:06 PM
Unsa man ni, dula sa baraha kay mohirit pa ko........
#3792
General Topic / Re: The Filipino Guerilla {WWII}
April 07, 2009, 12:26:43 PM
Wa mauso ang pana kay 50 metros ra ang maabot. Lisod ig-on ang mg Hapon kay dili man sila moaway ug atubangay.

Bisag unsaon basta makapatay sila ug Hapon. Ang gigamit sa Hapon bayoneta . Ang
sa mga guirella sundang ug bunal.
#3793
General Topic / Animated Pictures of Nature
April 07, 2009, 11:55:34 AM


                                             

                                         

                                                       


              Animated world of nature
#3794
hofelina, nindot jyud ang Bohol labi na karon nga tourist attration na. It's so peaceful.

Mintras healthy ug able pa ko, magsegi ra man ko ug bakasyon every year.

Sa Mayo pa tingali ko makauli diha.
#3795
General Topic / Re: Remarkable Photos
April 07, 2009, 10:19:29 AM








     
             
                                                               
#3796
General Topic / Re: Remarkable Photos
April 07, 2009, 10:09:41 AM


     
#3797
Strong earthquakes are signs of the time that Jesus will come soon.
#3798
Philippine Photo Gallery / Re: Photo Art Express
April 06, 2009, 04:17:28 PM





beautiful seas in Bohol
#3799
Philippine Photo Gallery / Re: Photo Art Express
April 06, 2009, 03:39:41 PM

             








lovers in a sunset......

            
#3800
Ang tawag  ani, hilot o peso. Karon modern na, aduna nay machine nga
mohilot.