MA Monday Agreeables!

[Bluedaisy]

I LOVE hollow Easter chocolate.

[kemdupuis]

I need a nap.

[kemdupuis]

I have only been at work for a few hours, but I already miss my LO.

[kemdupuis]

I am very excited for things to start blooming and turning green

[Bluedaisy]

I can't wait to work in my garden!

[mrsmonogrammed]

I must clear all little red notification circles from the apps on my phone/iPad

[Bluedaisy]

I love tulips and dafodils.

[Widget123]

[Widget123]

Ditto.

[Widget123]

Especially the part about Chipotle. I haven't let any food scares there deter me from going.

[fatmilkisdelish]

Yeah I kept eating a weekly burrito bowl at chipotle through the whole mess. Can't stop, won't stop.

[jillywilly]

I wish I had a Chipotle near enough to go to on a regular or even semi-regular basis.

[jillywilly]

I can't wait for the weather to get nice enough to be able to start wearing shoes without socks again. I can't stand socks.

[erbear]

Mar 7, 2016 12:18:28 GMT -5 jillywilly said:

I can't wait for the weather to get nice enough to be able to start wearing shoes without socks again. I can't stand socks.

I'm totally sock-less today!

[mirage86]

Mar 7, 2016 10:46:07 GMT -5 @hazeldublin said:

I think God would have changed with the world, so quoting the bible on modern day issues is pointless.

Except that would defeat the point/purpose of Him being God.

[3dimesdown]

Oh lordy here we go.

[heartofglass]

Seeing my friends new tiny babies makes me want another one already.

[mirage86]

Mar 7, 2016 13:05:10 GMT -5 @hazeldublin said:

Mar 7, 2016 12:26:12 GMT -5 mirage86 said:

Except that would defeat the point/purpose of Him being God.

So you think I'll go to hell if I eat shell fish?

The Bible doesn't say that you will go to hell for eating shellfish. God told the Israelites not to eat it (along with other dietary restrictions) and to consider it unclean. This has nothing to do with salvation.

[mirage86]

Mar 7, 2016 13:10:36 GMT -5 @hazeldublin said:

Mar 7, 2016 12:26:12 GMT -5 mirage86 said:

Except that would defeat the point/purpose of Him being God.

I don't get this, what do you mean it would defeat the purpose of him being God?

God said He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. If God were just making it all up as we go along and changing His mind about what is right or wrong based what the people He created decides, He would not be God.

[kemdupuis]

Mar 7, 2016 12:14:31 GMT -5 carrots said:

Mar 7, 2016 10:59:20 GMT -5 kemdupuis said:

I have only been at work for a few hours, but I already miss my LO.

I miss him the most on Mondays!

Me too.

[kemdupuis]

Deleted. Double post.

[mirage86]

Mar 7, 2016 14:08:31 GMT -5 @hazeldublin said:

Mar 7, 2016 14:02:19 GMT -5 mirage86 said:

The Bible doesn't say that you will go to hell for eating shellfish. God told the Israelites not to eat it (along with other dietary restrictions) and to consider it unclean. This has nothing to do with salvation.

Ok hell was extreme but it does say not to eat shellfish yet a lot of people do this and still condemn things like homosexuality. How is one ok now but the other isn't? And why does the church still take a stand against homosexuality but you don't see bible badgers standing outside seafood joints waving posters?

These commandments are found in Leviticus. Some of the abominations listed were specifically for the Israelites to avoid, such as shellfish. This was part of the ceremonial law that God gave to the Israelites, which includes feast days, rest days, priestly duties, and sacrifices. This ceremonial law expired once Christ came and became the only perfect sacrifice.
The other commandments were regarding moral laws, which are admonitions to all nations and not just the Israelites. These agree with God's character and do not change. Other moral commands include not stealing, lying, oppressing your neighbor, committing adultery, child sacrifice, murder, etc. The New Testament also quotes these parts of Leviticus as still being valid. The church teaches that the moral law should still be followed.

[mirage86]

Mar 7, 2016 14:11:14 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

Are we really going to discuss religion? I feel like that is a GBCTCF waiting to happen.

I am not trying to start a debate or a fight, I promise. I just had to say something about @hazeldublin's original comment because if a person believes God is who He says He is, then that comment doesn't make sense.

[mirage86]

Mar 7, 2016 14:11:16 GMT -5 @hazeldublin said:

Mar 7, 2016 14:05:19 GMT -5 mirage86 said:

God said He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. If God were just making it all up as we go along and changing His mind about what is right or wrong based what the people He created decides, He would not be God.

That's just one sentence, what about love they neighbour? There's no "only if they do exactly as I say". Do you honestly think an ever loving God would want people to not be happy?

Yes, we are told to love our neighbors. Just as much as ourselves, which is a lot when you think of the things we do for ourselves and to make ourselves happy. That is a constant learning process.
Jesus did say "If you love Me, keep My commandments." He didn't say He would stop loving us if we didn't, just that if we love Him, we'll do it. God gave us His commandments to keep us safe from a lot of different consequences and things that would pain us or other people. However, we were also given a free will and we can choose to follow or not follow those commandments. The example of parent and child is often used because it illustrates this well. You want your kids to be happy, and you'll give them rules (like not playing in traffic) to keep them safe. They might have a great time breaking that rule, but that doesn't mean you had it in place for no reason.

[mirage86]

Mar 7, 2016 14:48:13 GMT -5 @hazeldublin said:

Mar 7, 2016 14:33:30 GMT -5 mirage86 said:

I am not trying to start a debate or a fight, I promise. I just had to say something about @hazeldublin's original comment because if a person believes God is who He says He is, then that comment doesn't make sense.

Emm I believe in God. I just think quoting a book from over 2000 years ago if written today would be different. I believe in a loving God who accepts everybody.

Please don't get me wrong, I absolutely believe that God loves everybody! I have to bring E to his appointment now, but I will be on later if anyone wants to keep this discussion going. Otherwise, we can bring this thread back to being the lighthearted agreements that it usually is!

[3dimesdown]

Mar 7, 2016 15:24:25 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

Mar 7, 2016 15:18:48 GMT -5 budders said:

Good point, not wine or beer. But sodas, seltzer, water, lemonade, etc. I drink all of those with a straw, even at home.

I used to have the plastic cups with the straws built in. I haven't seen them at the store in a while, but if I do I'll definitely buy some more.

I do know someone who prefers to drink her white wine through a straw. She swears it makes it taste better

I have plastic wine glass with a lid and a straw that someone got me as a joke in college. BUT I've been using it lately when LO is being extra clingy and has to be climbing on me while I drink... So yeah, sauvignon blanc through a straw happens at my house sometimes.

[kemdupuis]

Mar 7, 2016 15:24:25 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

Mar 7, 2016 15:18:48 GMT -5 budders said:

Good point, not wine or beer. But sodas, seltzer, water, lemonade, etc. I drink all of those with a straw, even at home.

I used to have the plastic cups with the straws built in. I haven't seen them at the store in a while, but if I do I'll definitely buy some more.

I do know someone who prefers to drink her white wine through a straw. She swears it makes it taste better

Maybe because it gets you drunk faster?

[jillywilly]

I like how this conversation has gone from a discussion on God to drinking wine through a straw. Both super important, thought provoking subjects, obviously

[holliberry28]

White wine must be chilled. But, I cannot drink red wine that is cold. Must be room temperature.

I like to drink hot water.

[Deleted]

Mar 7, 2016 13:22:52 GMT -5 madymoiselle said:

Being in bed, warm and snugly when it rains all night

Finally some rain in so cal for you!