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    • Woa. Something about the way you put that... Gives a whole new understanding (to me, at least) of "the kingdom of god is within you." See, I always kinda thought of the kingdom of God as...

      1 hour ago by Jesse Evans

      in The Kingdom of God

    • Well I was always under the impression that "freedom costs a buck-o-five." Seriously though, I think I like the heart of what you're saying here (we're offered salvation (freedom)...

      1 hour ago by Zack Allen

      in Independence day sort of

    • Yes, I suppose that could describe our experience of it, Jesse. But I'm more interested in the reality of the kingdom that Jesus proclaimed. If it comes slowly to us because we're not...

      12 hours ago by paul munn

      in The Kingdom of God

    • I see what you're saying Paul. As another possible perspective, it could be one of those things that just "creep up on you." Like, all the signs are there but you just don't see...

      20 hours ago by Jesse Evans

      in The Kingdom of God

    • No interest in this question? Maybe it would help if I was a little more explicit. Here's a piece from a journal entry on this subject, from several years ago, referring to a Methodist belief...

      1 day ago by paul munn

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Contrasting Films

Started by markvans · 10 months ago

Someone just lent me Brother Sun, Sister Moon.  I am a big fan of Saint Francis (alot of people are), but the movie disappointed.  Through most of the movie, Saint Francis walks around with a big dopey look on his face.  I know they were trying to make it seem th ... Continue reading »

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  • Chris

    4 years ago

    I might disagree with you a bit on that last part, but I'm glad I've won you over as an Exorcist fan, since that's my favorite movie (and that's my copy you have). You're right, the demon possession really is a device, not the centerpiece. I think the reason it's been named "the Scariest Movie of All Time" is because it strikes a chord with anyone, regardless of their conceptions of evil or God.
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