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If you believe something in the Koran to be the truth, you are free to share it on an opinion page such as this one, which is open to the free exchange of ideas, irrespective of whether anyone else believes what you are saying.Now if a persons opinions on scripture or the Koran are not allowed, then that's an entirely different stow-ree. But such is not the case here and we don't always base what we post on others beliefs, likes or dislikes.

Agreed. And your point is?

Which may be why a good many remain in unbelief? But it sounds to me like you're just trying to water down the scriptures, or perhaps explain salvation is attainable by some other way. John 14:6 is pretty strong but I still believe it's the truth.

This is God's Plan, not mine. John 14:6

Abigail, I get your point, thank you. But I was referring to the folks who believe the Messiah hasn't arrived yet. I know there are Jews for Jesus too. I have had discussions about Christ with Jews, with little believing in Jesus on the part of the ones I spoke with. No matter. But a person who is still waiting for the Messiah must also assume that Jesus was either delusional, a liar, or both. Not a very flattering view. One can only hope that these folks will believe Jesus is the Messiah at the White Throne Judgement, when he's up there, and they're down there.

Steve, perhaps this is not the topic for this thread, though I'm always open to giving your accusations an ear.Love, oldiesman

Yeah I read it and she offers no real proof other than her own accusative mindset against VP and Liberty Lobby.We went over this several months back. Willis Carto the founder of Liberty Lobby was represented by lawyer Mark Lane in the famous "Hunt v. Liberty Lobby" case. Mr. Lane, an accomplished Jewish lawyer who wrote a few books about the JFK assassination, had some pretty nice things to say about Carto. So who should we believe, Sunesis who didn't know Carto from Adam, or Mr. Lane? I will be happy to re-type what Lane wrote about Carto if anyone cares... Besides, I don't need to know anything about Carto to know VP wasn't a White Supremist. Such nonsense.

Steve Lortz, I just read Chapter 11, and I guess this is where the Christians get the idea that the Jews will be saved, cause it says it right there in verse 26. I guess they believe all Jews are the same as Israel in that verse?But I still don't get it. One can believe Jesus is a bastard child, an imposter, not the Messiah, totally reject him, and still be saved? Gee, that sure IS a departure from PFAL...

A good point Jonny. The tribe of Judah was chosen by God to bring forth the Messiah. But today, it means nothing without Christ.

Because Whicthor Vierville was a Nazi.Just kidding. I think he wanted it in the bookstore so that we could read another viewpoint on this topic.

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I wish I had one.

This highly scientific debate is better than The War of the Gargantuas. :)-->

Mstar1, that's an incredible price! The least expensive I've been able to find it is a case of the 1 liter (12 - 33.8 oz.) for $31.00, plus tax. That's still double what you pay.Ya think the guy might give me a decent discount if I go up there to Boston and buy a few cases from time to time?

Electronic Tax Filing Now Free For All at IRS Web Site By SANDRA BLOCK January 18, 2005 For the first time, anyone who logs on to the IRS Web site will be able to prepare and file their taxes electronically for free. In the past, participants in the Free File program, a partnership between the IRS and private tax preparers, had to meet criteria related to age, income or state of residence. This year, however, tax software giant Intuit, maker of the popular TurboTax software, is one of three firms that has scrapped all restrictions. For now, anyone who goes to www.irs.gov clicks on "Free File" and links to TurboTax can prepare and file their taxes at no charge. Preparers eSmartTax and TaxACT are also offering their services to all taxpayers free. The Free File program is designed to encourage more taxpayers to file electronic returns, which are cheaper for the IRS to process. Filing electronically also offers advantages to taxpayers by catching common errors and speeding refunds. The IRS expects half of the returns filed this year to arrive electronically, including those sent through the free filing program. Free File lets taxpayers avoid the cost of buying sophisticated tax preparation software and fees charged for electronic tax filing. Taxpayers who opt to go online and use the free electronic filing program can browse 15 or more options, all tested for security and accuracy by the IRS. The IRS, however, does not endorse any of the tax products or other services offered for sale by participating companies. To take advantage of the free offers, taxpayers must go through the IRS site. Taxpayers who go directly to a preparer's Web site may be charged a fee. At TurboTax.com, for example, the cost of a basic federal tax return is $19.95. Last year, Intuit limited free tax preparation and filing to taxpayers under age 21 or over 62, filers eligible for the earned income tax credit, and members of the military. Intuit changed its policy because the Free File program has strayed from its original mission of helping low-income taxpayers, says spokeswoman Julie Miller. Some tax preparers were using the program "as a customer acquisition opportunity," and applied much broader criteria, she says. The free offer does create "some financial risk" for Intuit, but the company hopes many filers will pay for additional services, such as a state tax return, Miller says. Intuit has the option of changing its mind. The program allows participants to revise their criteria during the tax season. H&R Block, Intuit's main competitor, has limited its free offer to taxpayers with adjusted gross income of $34,000 or less. Tim Gokey, president of Block's U.S. tax division, says the unrestricted offers "aren't in the original spirit" of the program. Gokey says Block is "committed to competitively serving this market and will act accordingly." The agreement between the IRS and private tax preparers requires the participating companies, as a whole, to provide free online tax preparation and filing to at least 60% of taxpayers. It doesn't mandate the criteria participants use as long as that goal is met, says Bert DuMars, director of Electronic Tax Administration at the IRS. Nonetheless, about 80% of the 3.5 million taxpayers who filed free last year had income of less than $35,000, DuMars says. The free offers are limited to federal tax returns. Taxpayers who want to file a state return usually have to pay extra. This marks the last year, however, that taxpayers can use the telephone as a paperless filing method. The IRS plans to end the TeleFile program, available to taxpayers with simpler returns, because of shrinking demand and a tightening budget. "The number of people using it continues to go down between 7% and 10% a year," says DuMars. "It's become the most expensive tax return process we have at this point." The IRS expects 62% of taxpayers who file by telephone to turn to other electronic filing methods when the program ends at the end of the year. The remaining 37% are expected to complete their IRS forms by hand. The National Taxpayer Advocate, an office dedicated to helping taxpayers navigate the tax bureaucracy, opposed the decision to cancel the TeleFile program. Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson said more people filed by telephone (3.7 million) last year than used the free electronic filing program (3.5 million). The IRS said it expects to see that trend reverse this year. ------------------------------------------------ I have done my taxes for the past 3 years or so using Turbotax for the Web...it works great is real easy and now it's free for Federal!

I bought some Penta water this weekend and it tastes quite good. :)-->

I think ebay is sensational. One quick ebay tip: have one screenname for selling, and a different one for buying. That way, when you buy and if you are not satisfied with a seller, and leave negative feedback, retaliatory negative feedback from the seller will not be left on your selling name, only your buying name.

Mstar1, how much does that cost you? I did some checking around, and where I live it costs $1.99 for the 16.9 ounce and $2.99 for the 33.8 ounce. So by my calculations, a gallon would be say around $12.00?

Personally, I think there might be a more reasonable case for VPW possibly being a grifter if you use "Christians Believe The Preposterous" as an example. But PFAL was a bargain. No grifting there. Look at it this way: if you paid $75.00 for the class, and took the class 10 times, you paid $7.50 per class. A bargain! :)-->

I never got a copy of "Born Again to Serve". Sounds like a good historical book.

I guess things are easier for single folks like me. I could just get up and walk out when I wanted ... and I did, at various times during my twi stint. I hadn't been going to Twig for 6 months just before I took the Advanced Class in 1978, and that wasn't the only time I "tripped out". I was able never to be a victim ... But I'm learning that it just wasn't that simple with some other folks... Thanks for sharing.

The folks who knew about it, didn't do that.The folks who didn't know about that, are not responsible and are blameless.