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Mx Wolfie (they/them) ([personal profile] wolfpurplemoon) wrote in [community profile] wolfbiblemoon2011-01-08 05:40 pm
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1 Corinthians 9-11

Paul talks about whether he and the other preachers deserve a reward for leading the people to their salvation.

Paul warns his followers to avoid idol worship and states that pagan's are sacrificing to demons, and you shouldn't do that because then you may provoke God to his famous jealousy.

So yesterday I was reading that married men and women have equal rights to each other's bodies, but now Paul says that Christ is the head of every man and man is the head of a woman. And that a man should always worship with his head uncovered as he is the image and gory of God, but if a woman worships with her head uncovered then she might as well shave all her hair off. Also it is a disgrace to a man for him to have long hair but long hair is a woman's glory, thanks for the fashion tips Paul.
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[identity profile] yukinoomoni.livejournal.com 2011-01-09 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeaaaah....way to be equal opportunist, Paul.

Some Context

(Anonymous) 2011-01-09 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
All of these listed details reflect the religious cultural practices surrounding them at the time. Some hard things to realize from the text alone:
Headship here is dealing with the intended collaborative relationship, not rank or position, but function and people asserting in their own self-importance against order.
Temple prostitutes of other regional religions shaved their heads as a symbol. If a woman has her head symbolically uncovered, or a man with his covered, they were also stating their own self-importance over order.
Long hair on a man symbolized not keeping a promise. Elsewhere, Paul talks about how outward adornment means nothing, but instead what's inside counts. Jesus spoke this way as well, including fancy speech.

Tim

[identity profile] princessellie0.livejournal.com 2011-01-11 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
there is a guy who did a documentary to see if the stories in the Bible was true, he too did not belive, I think it is called Case for Christ, at the end of his research he belived. might be something worth watching!

[identity profile] princessellie0.livejournal.com 2011-01-11 08:53 pm (UTC)(link)
you got nothing to lose if you believe and your wrong but you got alot to lose if you don't and your wrong right?

[identity profile] princessellie0.livejournal.com 2011-01-11 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
we will all know the truth when we are dead. I'm not losing anything by trying to serve God it's not like he beats me and yells at me tells me I'm stupid if I mess up he is patient and understanding

(Anonymous) 2011-01-25 12:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Christianity at the core isn't a relgion. Its a lifestyle and a relationship. Jesus says plainly, "no one can come to the Father but by the Son". Does Father and Son point to relgion or relationship? Following Christ is the same as having a close mentor or a older brother/sister. You can talk to them about anything, learn from them and be friends. Many argue religion but I won't. Just like a relationship(because it is) you may not agree but difference with Christ is He isn't wrong when we don't agree. As far as the muslim religion(its not based on relationship) goes aren't they perverting truth? Christians know that there is no other gospel but Christ, however the muslim religion is based upon an angel revelation to Mohammad to the "truth". In the Bible Galatians chapter 1:8 says "Let God's curse fall on anyone, including us or even an angel from heaven, who preaches a different kind of Good News than the one we preached to you." The muslim religion started from that angel speaking to Mohammad and the Mormon religion(perverted Christiany) came about from an angel speaking to John Smith. Christians know that there are many perversions of truth but also which stands solid. God says in His word in the last day(referring to after Christ was raised) that His Son will speak to us and all will know God. He also says however in Hosea 6:4 my people are being destroyed for lack of knowledge. Some even translate it as " my people are destroyed because they do not know me"( relationship). Choosing not to know or even inaccurate perspective of God is what destroyed and marred the credibilty of Christianity(doesnt discredit just not seen as credible).With all I've just wrote its hard to discredit the Bible knowing it's orgin historically and the popular religions of today. The religions came after for power, esteem, and human creativity with inspiration from demons.

Ill leave you with one thought 2 Peter 3:9 " the Lord isn't really being slow about His promise, as some people think. No, He is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone destroyed, but wants everyone to repent." He just wants a real relationship with you.

^^^^

(Anonymous) 2011-01-25 12:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Hoses 4:6 my mistake
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