Awww, he just wants to play with you!

You can choose to regard the texts in whatever way you decide. For most readers of the texts, they are faith based texts. For those that base their faith upon the texts, the texts are accepted as fact and without question. That is what faith is all about, accepting what is written through faith. Faith need no proof or it wouldn't be faith. To argue what one believes through their faith is pointless. To argue an archaeolgical discovery is accepted and ongoing.

The ancient Hebrew texts were originally an oral tradition handed down from generation to generation for thousands of years before they were put into written word. That there are contradictions and inconsistencies in the texts themselves is self-explanatory. They were all taken from an oral tradition/history.

I don't quite comprehend the picking apart of various texts when this fact is taken into consideration. Much of the Hebrew texts are faith based texts. The historical accuracy of the texts can only be proven or disproven in modern times through archaeological discovery.

Archaeologists work every day on digs uncovering new material. To date, less than 5% of all middle-eastern archaeological finds that are out there have been discovered. As years pass, with more discoveries made, we will certainly become more enlightened as to the history of the middle eastern cultures. Historical and linguistic interpretations of ancient texts will continually be revised as these discoveries are made.

I think this thread needs to be renamed, as in;

"How to carry baggage and not get over it"!

I fail to understand the point of "revenge" in any form or trying to make an ex jealous. That's an indication that a person is not at all over a relationship and hasn't put it behind them. Why even think about an ex? Why not just move on with your life?

There is no doubt how I would take any action by an ex of mine to make me feel jealous. It would tell me that she is so, so hooked on me yet that this is what she resorts to. In the end, I would be happy to know that, rather than me being the one not over her, she is the one quite obviously not over me!

I am surprised that the reason the ancient Hebrew text is better translated now than before evades you. It's simply called; more information available. You're posts have much more to do with your own personal criticism of the ancient Hebrew texts than they do with any knowledge of them. I suggest that you take a course in Biblical Archaeology before you continue to make more "inaccurate" statements.

It's not about taking the least offensive word. It's about accurate translation. You can choose to either go with the newer, correct translation or you can go with an older, less accurate one. That's your choice.

The New American Standard Bible reflects the most accurate translation which is:

So the LORD changed His mind about the harm which He said He would do to His people.

If this is how he treats his family, imagine how he'll treat you!

Give them all ridlyn. That's been the answer in most schools. Drug any kid that doesn't pay attention or is unruly.

What's the big surprise? Anyone who is familiar with large city schools is aware of how out of control the kids are.

I think parents should learn to discipline their own kids and quite relying on the teachers to do it for them.

Live in Texas? As an ex in-law of mine who was a rancher in East Texas said to me;

"When does a Yankee become a damn Yankee? It's when they stop visiting and move to Texas."

Beware of the "native Texan" mindset and you aren't one unless you were born there.

It's not just the men. I have been contacted by a couple of married women on this site looking for a relationship. Go figure!

They ought to put books like this out on all the Republicrats, only the focus of the books should be about how they are bought and paid for by corporations. Maybe then, we'll have a great president, an Independent!

One of my ex's was from Texas (a rhyme?). Grits and chicken fried steak. Ummm, I'll stick to northern (Wisconsin) food. Bratwurst on the grill!

They are the same. That's why I call them Republicrats. They are both owned by corporations and do their bidding.

Vote Independent!

How does one learn empathy and communication if they don't know how? Will they learn it on their own or from their significant other? Not a chance. Personal counseling is the only way.

Not bullcrap! So, male counselors think exactly like female ones? Perhaps instead of observing their bahaviors in the office, you should make appointments and try both a female and a male counselor yourself. You'll see the difference.

I don't think that men intentionally fake relationships, though it may often seem that way. Men are usually less emotional and have more difficulty expressing themselves and how they feel. So, as time goes on, they become more distant giving the impression that they are faking it. Anytime a relationship gets to the point where two can no longer communicate, it's time for outside counseling. Unfortunately, most men view relationship counseling as someone pointing the finger solely at them, so they are more reluctant to go.

Best way to find out why things happened and how to prevent a repeat experience is to see a personal, FEMALE, counselor (psychologist).

I say FEMALE counselor because you get a better understanding of the things you did and went through from the female point of view. Another man's (male counselor) point of view will be limited by the male perspective and that won't help you at all.