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You made yourself clear. I understand your concern that you think it is some kind of fairy tale. But there are a number of facts you are missing. First, it took an enormously intelligent designer-Creator to give us the complex universe and all the complex life forms. Nothing could have come into existence without such a being. The universe is not some kind of cosmic accident. That is the first point. God is a fact. Secondly, we are all fallen sinners. The Bible teaches God created Adam and Eve and put them in a paradise and told them they could eat anything except the one tree in the garden. The serpent came along and deceived Eve into eating it and she gave some to her husband who did also eat it. That moment they rebelled against God and became fallen sinners. Because they were our first parents, we as descendants all inherited that sinful, fallen nature. That is why there is crime, sickness, evil, and death in the world. Thirdly, God inspired men to write the Bible which reveals God's plan for mankind. The evidence for the truth and authority of the Bible as from God is overwhelming. This is where you need to do a little research to see this. That's the first thing. Unless you make some effort, nobody can do much. It all hinges on what you know and believe about the Bible. So it is essential you at least give it a chance and do some investigation. There are some strong reasons why it is legitimate and not a fairy tale. For one thing, there are many prophecies that were made hundreds of years before they were fulfilled. This proves the predictions came from God and authenticates that Scriptures as coming from God. Secondly, the person of Jesus Christ is a historical fact and the fact he was resurrected from the dead is verified by many eye witnesses. This proves he is who he said he is, the Son of God and God and the Savior of mankind, those who believe in him. How do we know the Bible is authentic and true? - Christian Questions Bible Podcast

Because you can't answer the question. You think God is not relevant. "The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God." Psalm 14:1 KJV You think you know more than God? Sound like foolishness.

Not only is the Bible clear, "thou shalt not kill", it teaches that our bodies belong to the Lord (God). What the Bible says is completely relevant. That is what decides what is right or wrong. If the state decided that they could put all the people they didn't like in gas chambers, would that be ok with you? Would you say Hitler and the Nazis had the right to have the holocaust? If not, why not? If you don't believe God has anything to do with it, what business is it of yours?

Nonsense. I don't wish to play God. I am opposed to euthanasia, which is playing God.

No, I don't want someone to continue to suffer. But neither do I wish to play God and kill someone to try to avoid suffering. That is basically wrong. It is called mercy killing and contrary to what God has said. We do not have any right to do that. The idea that one is going to avoid all pain by simply deciding to take assisted suicide is both irrational and immoral. The medical system has the capability to provide palliative care including pain management. "According to WHO, the pain for roughly 80% to 90% of people is managed within the first three steps. The steps in this model for treating pain include:4 Non-opioid drugs, such as aspirin or Tylenol (acetaminophen), should be tried first. This may be done with or without other drugs that are used to reduce fear or anxiety at the same time. If the pain gets worse or doesn't go away, an opioid meant for mild to moderate pain, such as codeine, may be added. Non-opioids and other drugs, as in Step 1, may also be used. If pain still gets worse or continues, a stronger opioid for more severe pain can be used. Morphine, for example, can be given along with non-opioids and anxiety drugs. Other treatments can then be tried if pain is not relieved. This may include nerve blocks and palliative chemotherapy." Is Death Painful? Managing End of Life Pain (verywellhealth.com) The health care system needs to be ensuring that there is proper pain management available for everyone who might need it. Talk to your doctor about that. It is wrong to just think you can take the easy way out with an assisted death. That is no solution at all and is a crime against humans. People are being lied to by the so-called death with dignity movement. Proper palliative care should be available to everyone who needs it.

"We live in what is sometimes described as a “culture of death.” Abortion on demand has been practiced for decades. Now some are seriously proposing infanticide. And euthanasia is promoted as a viable means of solving various social and financial problems. This focus on death as an answer to the world’s problems is a total reversal of the biblical model. Death is an enemy (1 Corinthians 15:26). Life is a sacred gift from God (Genesis 2:7). When given the choice between life and death, God told Israel to “choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19). Euthanasia spurns the gift and embraces the curse. The overriding truth that God is sovereign drives us to the conclusion that euthanasia and assisted suicide are wrong. We know that physical death is inevitable for us mortals (Psalm 89:48; Hebrews 9:27). However, God alone is sovereign over when and how a person’s death occurs. Job testifies in Job 30:23, “I know you will bring me down to death, to the place appointed for all the living.” Ecclesiastes 8:8 declares, “No man has power over the wind to contain it; so no one has power over the day of his death.” God has the final say over death (see 1 Corinthians 15:26, 54–56; Hebrews 2:9, 14–15; Revelation 21:4). Euthanasia and assisted suicide are man’s attempts to usurp that authority from God." What does the Bible say about euthanasia / assisted suicide? | GotQuestions.org I know you can do better if you set your mind to it. You like one or two sentence sound bites, but they don't say much or add much knowledge to the subject. Sometimes, in life, we have to go a little further, the extra mile, so to speak, to learn something. That is the case with ethics and morals. There is a reason why God gave us his revelation with its guidance and moral teachings. That reason is to prevent us from SELF-DESTRUCTION. Mankind has a history of doing great harm to his fellow man because of his fallen, corrupt, immoral character. As individuals we have the opportunity to do better. We need to put our pride and swollen ego to one side though or else we can't do anything. If we don't do that, we can't possible dig ourselves out of the pit we are fallen into. There is my Sunday morning sermon. Cheers.

Just a thought. Pride cometh before a fall, right? We are all plagued with pride. It is one of the so-called deadly sins. Why is that? Must be a reason. God says in his written revelation: "Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud." Proverbs 16:19 KJV "By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life." Proverbs 22:4 KJV I could go on, but that should explain it. Proverbs is a good place to start reading the Bible.

That's your choice. But why come on here if you only want to listen to people who agree with you? Bit of a waste of time.

We can't change the dumb things we did in the past. But we can control the present and future. It would make sense for you to read the Bible for instance and learn about fallen human nature and what can be done on a personal basis. That might help to have a better understanding of government and the world systems and help make better decisions. Without that knowledge, we are just stumbling around in the dark making foolish decisions most of the time.

Did you vote for this government (Liberal or NDP)? They are one of the most unethical governments in Canada's history? "The Trudeau Liberals have an obvious ethics problem that has expanded to nearly every corner of government, but it’s one they refuse to acknowledge. Even when presented with objective facts of ethical breaches, they play dumb, as if they didn’t know the rules. Common sense may very well take its leave of someone once they are sworn in as a Liberal minister, but pleading ignorance is a poor excuse for repeated unethical behaviour. The problem has become so dire, it’s managed to bring the ethics commissioner to his wit’s end." NP View: Canada’s stubbornly unethical Liberal government (msn.com)

Yes, I realize it is divisive. I make no apologies for speaking the truth. Sometimes the truth is uncomfortable for those on the wrong side of it. If you voted for Trudeau or NDP you voted for the most divisive government in history. You need to take responsibility. Since you are defending leftism, you are partly responsible for the mess but you are unapologetic and think you are correct in supporting leftism.

You realize you admit you have no morals or ethics at all. That is extreme liberalism or progessivism which is destroying western society. You seem quite lucid and rational in other ways and capable of reasoning. How is it you don't believe in God and his written revelation to mankind? Why would you automatically assume that freedom to do whatever a person wants is rational or moral. Do you believe there is such a thing as right and wrong, good and bad, moral and immoral? Why do you assume a free-for-all for everyone is sensible? Do you not realize that historically there have always been Biblical principles in western society that governs how people should live? There have always been limits to what anyone can do in a civilized society? The Biblical laws, commands, and guidance are there for a reason. They are there to protect mankind from the evils in his own heart. Without that man has proven over and over he will simply self-destruct. Why would you support that?

Centrist is leftism and that is what is destroying the west. So-called centrists are the ones who voted for Liberals and NDP. We have one of the worst governments in history. They failed in almost every department, pushed Canada into worse depravity, caused massive divisions between Canadians, opened the border to thousands of illegal migrants to just walk in and get on the dole, and made the cost of living out of reach for millions of Canadians, pushed their ridiculous climate agenda costing Canadians billions of dollars, and created a massive debt. Now U.S. authorities are even paying for bus tickets for illegal migrants to come to the Roxham border crossing and enter illegally while the Trudeau government does nothing about it. Thank the Liberals and NDP and their leftist supporters.

I was incorrect. It is widely reported that Russia did interfere in the U.S. elections in 2016 and 2020. However, the allegation that Trump conspired with Russia in the 2016 election was found to be phony, and without any merit, and he was exonerated.

Never heard that Russia got involved in the elections in the U.S. like the organized way China did in Canada to defeat certain Conservative candidates. Are you making that up?

You want to be seen as in between but when you vote, you are most likely voting for one of two sides. Either the left (Trudeau, Liberals, NDP) or Conservative. That is pretty black and white. The NDP have joined with Liberals to form a coalition of the left. Couldn't be more clear.

Your obvious defence of the left proves which side you are on.

I am correct then. Well, you might not believe the fact there is a God who created everything and created man and woman, Adam and Eve. To make a long story short because I cannot give a sermon on here, I will just say they rebelled against God and fell from their good relationship with God and as a consequence we all received a fallen, corrupt nature. Because of this fallen nature, we are condemned unless we are redeemed. This is where you have to take over and read about it in the King James Version New Testament (gospel of John) or watch videos on the internet to learn about it and what you can do. " 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Romans 3:23 KJV " 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. " John 3:6 KJV A good place to start is sermon audio on the internet. A message worth listening to is The Divine Appointment by Frank McClelland. The Divine Appointment | SermonAudio

Yes, I referred to leftism and leftists, but that is not the same as calling you names, which you falsely claimed.

Where did I call you names? I looked back through the comments and could not find one place.

That is a simple fact that the Bible teaches. There is only one God. Obviously you don't know anything about the Bible. Just remember God opposes those who oppose Israel. If you want to spend your life fighting against God, you will not have a good end. That's your choice. By the way, which God do you worship or none? I would bet none.

Try to find something intelligent to say to justify supporting leftism rather than personal attacks and insults.

That is an admission you support leftism. Leftism is what is destroying democracy and western civilization.

Are you denying there is an entity that is liberal and left in Canada? Which party would you prefer?

No. As I said, Israel is a unique country as it was chosen by God. The Bible says those who bless Israel will be blessed; those who curse Israel will be cursed. The government is just a group of unbelievers much like most of the U.N. and goes along with the anti-Israel stance or abstains. Israel is unlike any other nation and is surrounded by enemies who are intent on destroying her. The rest of the world was settled simply by people moving from one area to another. No ethnic groups in North America has exclusive rights to the continent. The established governments of course have the right to determine who they allow to immigrate in order to protect their country.