@allertingthbs

Thank you! that was super helpful!

@allertingthbs

Yeah, I have a lot of alcoholism in my family, so I know how they act, but I don’t know how they feel or what they think.

I just have one quick scene that I need this information for. It can be aggravating how much research goes into a few words XD

@the-inkspiller

I actually knew some of that! I was in love with horses for a…[Read more]

@Erynne, No worries! If anything, writing about the negative effects alcohol had on my life is a healthy reminder of why I stopped drinking and why I don’t want to drink alone again or ever walk back into that position of dependency. I’ll still drink with friends, who can watch me and keep me from having too much, but I will never keep alcohol in…[Read more]

@allertingthbs

That helps a lot!!! Thank you so much!

@allertingthbs

Exactly. No Order 66s. 😂.

@emily-Waldorf

Wonderfully put! I agree. I would highly recommend David Clotfelters Sinners In the Hands of a Good God. Excellent book. I know I already mentioned it, but again, it’s just that good. If you can, read it.

@allertingthbs

I’d love to!

I believe that while man is free to choose good or evil, we will, in our fallen state, invariably choose evil. Since the Fall it is against our nature to choose good, and therefore against our nature and inclinations to choose God. We are free to do so, but we will not–in both senses of the word. It is an act of…[Read more]

@allertingthbs

I honestly don’t know. Haven’t thought about it honestly. I think the main point, which I think we both agree on, is that if you’re trying to write something allegorical or purposefully to portray something theological, make God the hero. Make him the savior. You can’t go wrong there.

Also, same. I need to sleep on these things…[Read more]

@allertingthbs

I would say, no. Our salvation does not depend totally on our acceptance of his sacrifice. It depends on whether God enables us to be able to accept it. Psalm 53 is clear that no one seeks God. Romans 3:23 echoes this. How can we presume that we can choose God when we can’t even seek him?

I agree that we must accept God but we c…[Read more]

@allertingthbs

That’s interesting! What did you think of the denominations that you moved around to and from?

@allertingthbs

 
<p style=”text-align: left;”>The only flaw i see in your argument is that teaching children pretty colors and happy endings are good and well, but too often it trickles over into adulthood, and the message of the Bible is watered down. When I say it is rated R, I echo what Brian said. It’s us that is R rated. Inherently, R m…[Read more]

@allertingthbs

Isaiah, the evening news covers the R-rated activity of humankind.  Are you then implying when you or your family watch the evening news, it is the same as saying you are watching R-rated shows as a family?

@allertingthbs

I see you’re point when you say you have a problem with calling the content R-rated, but not the book itself. I would just point out that if it’s rated R, it is not appropriate for children, and (as a general rule) morally wrong. To say either of those things about the Bible would be a problem.

Perhaps I am quibbling just with the…[Read more]

@denali-christianson

How long have you been writing Denali?

then I would mention that the supernatural isn’t inherently bad

This is your reoccurring argument throughout your comment, so let me drill down on it. As you said, miracles, exist, the spiritual realm is all around us (as I’ve already said, the spiritual realm is realer than the n…[Read more]

@allertingthbs

Just wanted to say that I think you made some really really really good points which hadn’t even occurred to me!

My only concern with what you said (and I know this wasn’t directed at me, so if you want to ignore my comment, that’s fine!) is that people oftentimes don’t care much about context. I’ve noticed this especially in…[Read more]