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    @@Reading Heart@@Sudo Krenton, Well said. As for the relations between the two, I've noticed some interesting similarities. I've come to particularly like thinking of the lyrics in "A Friend for Life" (https://youtu.be/uAXZqwzizX8) in a Christian context. Reminds me of when I was having a hard time and I ended up Bible-thumping my parents. I believe the Holy Spirit chose to speak to me in a peculiar way. I watched Friendship Games (skimming a bit), and noticed a lot of similarities between the way I was behaving and how Twilight was thinking. Twilight wanted so badly to learn that she didn't even care if she abused the magic that she held. Likewise, I was so trapped by my will to tell my parents the wrong of their actions that I spoke harshly, abusing God's Word and choosing to not show love or honor to my parents. "Every friendship is tested You say you're sincere But it's all unclear now But with a word Everything changes And just like that You and I are right back When I put my hand out And I thought I would fall You knew what I needed And you came around To fix it all"
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    In response to the current topic, I would politely ask all to read this article right here: http://bible-truths.com/homosex.htm I'd also ask that you try to take this with an open and willful-to-learn mind. I'm not trying to be forceful, but I do think that this is an article worth considering. For those of you who would like the tl;dr, here's the basic rundown (and note that there is no shortage of evidence and reasoning, make of that what you will): Homosexuality is a sin, even under the New Covenant. It is also not genetic, and therefore not wise to say "that's just the way they are." Note that I am not trying to start a heated discussion, I'm just trying to come to a mutual conclusion or at least an establishment of why I have my conclusion. I did not come here to proclaim anybody's final destination, as that is not my place. Now, for the sake of discussion, I'd like to point out a scenario. Don't take this as an attack. Is homosexuality any different than bestiality? If you recall in Gen 2:20, it says that "no suitable helper was found." If not only animals weren't meant to be loved sexually, but the only "suitable helper" that God deemed appropriate was a different gender, it should also go that neither should we sexually love the same gender. Besides, there are other ways to love (four main ones, see "The Four Loves" by C.S. Lewis).
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    Yeah, if it's any indication, the Holy Spirit is mentioned in Gen 1:2. Also, last I checked, all instances of prophesying are associated with the Holy Spirit (and the OT is chalk full of prophesies about Jesus, which ends up having all three being very prevalent in OT). The reason I'm primarily bringing up the Holy Spirit is because, at least for me, it seems that the OT is mostly associated with the Father (probably because of the first books being a huge highlight), the the Gospel being associated with Jesus, and then the Acts and Epistles associated with the Holy Spirit.As for what Steel said earlier, I am in no way denying that we are meant to advance, given the fact we are ordered to "subdue the Earth" and are "created in His image and likeness." I merely meant, well, pretty much what Reading said; the biggest problem was the people's defiance and debauchery.
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    I took it to mean that, together and with will and fortitude, we are near unstoppable. Of course, this isn't meant to be completely literal, otherwise it would imply that humans can contend with God (something Revelation is happy to make us aware is impossible). As for the main problem, it seems to be that the people were putting a focus on their own human abilities and neglecting to acknowledge that they are incapable of going to Heaven except through faith and obedience. It was defiant of them to try to take it upon themselves to enter Heaven through their faithless means. The notes said that the Tower prevented the "taking dominion over the Earth" because it kept them stationary. I suppose this ties into your "what could have been". God was not about to allow mankind to foil his plans of us filling the Earth and eventually begetting Jesus in fulfillment of the Word.
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    Well, it was a play. It's possible that not everything was portrayed completely accurate. As far as Ponyville goes, it seems unlikely given the distance. The plantations next to Canterlot would seem like a better candidate. Also, she said "Ponyville", not whatever the old town would've been called, and I would think that the ponies would continue to live in that place after the disaster was over. We know Discord ruled in about the same area and that the place was healed afterward. Now, with the Castle of the Two Sisters being in the Everfree, that's not really all that close to Canterlot or Cloudsdale. You said that Ponyville's position would allow for quick access, but it doesn't work well for the other tribes. Plus, they set up the castle where it was because it was close to the Tree of Harmony, and it was before they met the tribal leaders. Fluttershy's aside isn't necessarily an accurate direction. Keep in mind it was a play. It also might not have been about Fluttershy, but rather a comical line meant to be in the character of Private Pansy.
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    Dude, whoa. Nice way to start out the new year, eh? This is incredible.
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    It's not often I meet people with that much devotion, of which I'd like to commend you for. Kinda reminds me of Job and how he would offer sacrifices for his children's potential sins. It was an interesting scene to me in the way God showed patience with Moses by simply telling him to take off his sandals, while still exercising strength and authority as He commanded confidence and faith from him. And on an unrelated note, one of my fellow youth members approached me today at church and asked me to pray for him concerning his stress and suicidal thoughts. I'd like to ask if you could keep him in your prayers. I chose to pray silently for him due to an anxiety I have with praying aloud (something I wish I had overcome in that moment), and I worry that the silence may have affected him. He seemed to be doing better right before we left, but I still have a bit of fear. I know I shouldn't worry, but I feel concerned for him. I know what it's like to have the thoughts. Even if I knew I wasn't going to go through with them, the thoughts were still painful, and I'd rather spare him of those feelings.
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    I look forward to what this new year has to offer. May you all have a good day and a good night.

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    I rewatched (https://youtu.be/8wGUvBELwRU) and was quite taken by the transitions. Seeing his expectations and responses to Moses change, coupled with the dramatic music towards the end, made for a really goal-establishing scene. Seeing him put the headdress back on sealed the "heart was hardened" theme up pretty well and showed how unwilling he was to go back on his goals. It also worked well to show what was at stake. As far as the Red Sea crossing (https://youtu.be/PNGgsHbzWPs), I have to agree that the whole portrayal was completely solid. From the weather changes to showing the sizes of the animals, along with the height of the water and distance to travel, everything felt like it was shouting "This is how much is in His Hands." And the ending really felt like a victory, even as Moses brought down the Ten Commandments. I think it's also worth noting that the sea was high enough to block out the sun. Just putting things into perspective. And my favorite scene was The Plagues. Music is big to me, and I'm particularly fond of duet conflicts (like This Day) because it involves putting so much power into one's voice and, sometimes, works as a good way to explain and quicken a narrative (like all of Magical Mystery Cure) without taking away its power.
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    I watched it again a couple months ago. I cried with how well-done it was. From the music to the style and just about everything in it. Truly a masterpiece. Also, I feel I should mention my birthday is on January 2nd and I'll be turning 18. Not sure how to feel about that right now.
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