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Topic: Is Astrology a sin?
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GrlyGirl200
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posted August 14, 2012 11:22 AM
  
I've started a few topics this week. But this is something that has been a question in my thoughts for the last few days. This question is mainly to Christians, but any faith can discuss this. Do you think Astrology is a sin? Or that the practice of Astrology is frowned upon by God? IP: Logged |
Rosalind
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posted August 14, 2012 11:23 AM
Not again...IP: Logged |
GrlyGirl200
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posted August 14, 2012 11:27 AM
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Originally posted by Rosalind:
Not again...
Thank you Rosalind for your astute answer. I have to say in the most respectful manner you didn't have to post, and frankly you wasted your time and others if you intended not to add anything to the conversation.
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Faith
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posted August 14, 2012 11:27 AM
This will probably get moved to Divine Diversities. Here's another thread on the same matter: http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum21/HTML/000387.html I stated my position there.  IP: Logged |
GrlyGirl200
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posted August 14, 2012 11:30 AM
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Originally posted by Faith:
This will probably get moved to Divine Diversities. Here's another thread on the same matter: http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum21/HTML/000387.html I stated my position there.
Thanks Faith. I looked for the past few pages on this one and didn't see anything topic wise on this. I was once a member here in the past, and I actually left because I was trying to put more in my faith. But I'm not sure how Astrology fits into this.
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lalalinda
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posted August 14, 2012 11:31 AM
No it's not a sin,
you're not replacing God with Astrology
you're observing the movement of the planets as a tool, much like farmers watch the New and Full Moon to plant and harvest and Sailors/Fishermen watch for high and low tides.moving to Divine Diversities IP: Logged |
Rosalind
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posted August 14, 2012 11:41 AM
Astrology is not a sin. Has nothing to do with religion and its not witchcraft. Astrology is a science and because religious people believe that science of any kind is evil and so on they consider astrology as part of the evil. In reality, astrology is also invented by God through the Universe, the stars and the planets. The problems lies in the bible. There is written that astrology is evil, thats why most people or at least very reliogious people think astrology is a sin. Because its not praised in the bible as being a good thing. When the bible was written not many people were taught like Aristotle.IP: Logged |
frankie2912
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posted August 14, 2012 12:10 PM
I do not believe in the concept of "sin". So no, in my world it is nothing but a metaphysical tool.I do know Christians (and some Muslims) who definitely think it is a sin because they claim it is relying on something other than God for the answers, for guidance, etc. I can see how they might think this way. IP: Logged |
12thhouser
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posted August 14, 2012 12:21 PM
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Originally posted by GrlyGirl200:
I've started a few topics this week. But this is something that has been a question in my thoughts for the last few days. This question is mainly to Christians, but any faith can discuss this. Do you think Astrology is a sin? Or that the practice of Astrology is frowned upon by God?
Not really sure how it's a sin since God created the Sun, Moon, and planets.
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Aquacheeka
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posted August 14, 2012 12:21 PM
Everything is a sin. If you doubt this, you need only read the book of Leviticus.
And yes, you go to hell for knowing: http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum21/HTML/000387.html. Adam and Eve were banished from Eden for eating from the Tree of Knowledge. Also, the Book of Revelations states that the Apocalypse will come once "mankind's knowledge has reached a pinnacle." Knowing is also a sin, Christianity encourages ignorance and rewards poverty.
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Padre35
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posted August 14, 2012 12:23 PM
No, it is not, in fact one can find parallels of "12" throughout the Bible, from the number of tribes to the jewels on the high priest's garmentsA good link:
http://www.gotquestions.org/astrology-Bible.html In Isaiah 47 however, a shot was taken at the astrologers of Babylon not because astrology was seen as sinful, but because God had determined Babylon the Country, fate and they could not see it coming. Which could beget the legitimate question if entire countries can have an astrological course to it's existence? IP: Logged |
12thhouser
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posted August 14, 2012 12:24 PM
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Originally posted by Aquacheeka:
Everything is a sin. If you doubt this, you need only read the book of Leviticus.
And yes, you go to hell for knowing. Adam and Eve were banished from Eden for eating from the Tree of Knowledge. Also, the Book of Revelations states that the Apocalypse will come once "mankind's knowledge has reached a pinnacle." Knowing is also a sin, Christianity encourages ignorance and rewards poverty.
You're a real people person! lol IP: Logged |
Faith
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posted August 14, 2012 01:08 PM
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Originally posted by Aquacheeka:
Everything is a sin. If you doubt this, you need only read the book of Leviticus.
And yes, you go to hell for knowing: http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum21/HTML/000387.html. Adam and Eve were banished from Eden for eating from the Tree of Knowledge. Also, the Book of Revelations states that the Apocalypse will come once "mankind's knowledge has reached a pinnacle." Knowing is also a sin, Christianity encourages ignorance and rewards poverty.
Hilarious. IP: Logged |
Ami Anne
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posted August 14, 2012 01:27 PM
The star that led the wise men to Jesus is thought to be a chart by Christian Astrologers, of which there are some.The Bible talks about witchcraft and divination. I do not see Astrology as under this. I would not delve into any of the black magic arts. I would not use a Ouiji Board, for example.
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Ami Anne
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posted August 14, 2012 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by Aquacheeka:
Everything is a sin. If you doubt this, you need only read the book of Leviticus.
And yes, you go to hell for knowing: http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum21/HTML/000387.html. Adam and Eve were banished from Eden for eating from the Tree of Knowledge. Also, the Book of Revelations states that the Apocalypse will come once "mankind's knowledge has reached a pinnacle." Knowing is also a sin, Christianity encourages ignorance and rewards poverty.
Jesus came to fufill the Law. All those laws were given NOT so people could follow them, but to show people they could not. Hence, they would cry out to God. ------------------
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YoursTrulyAlways
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posted August 14, 2012 02:47 PM
I'm not getting into every little piece of scripture but it is highly sinful in the eyes of conservative orthodox Chrisyian theology. It isn't just not condoned, it's forbidden, period. I've obviously been struggling more than all the other folks here. IP: Logged |
Ami Anne
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posted August 14, 2012 03:11 PM
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Originally posted by YoursTrulyAlways:
I'm not getting into every little piece of scripture but it is highly sinful in the eyes of conservative orthodox Chrisyian theology. It isn't just not condoned, it's forbidden, period. I've obviously been struggling more than all the other folks here.
I used to believe that way,too. You need to ask God, for yourself. Listen for His voice. He will show you. ------------------
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Padre35
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posted August 14, 2012 03:36 PM
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Originally posted by YoursTrulyAlways:
I'm not getting into every little piece of scripture but it is highly sinful in the eyes of conservative orthodox Chrisyian theology. It isn't just not condoned, it's forbidden, period. I've obviously been struggling more than all the other folks here.
Hmm, who appointed them as arbitirs of sinful, uncondoned behavior? Have they removed the wooden plank for their own eyes? In my experience..nope..what is worse, then to lean on a malformed interpretation of "every little piece of scripture". Adore chatting with those folks and mentioning that the "tithe" was designed for the temple in Jerusalem, it no longer exists, so where does their claims that you must tithe come from? Or, is eating pork, or shrimp, a sin? Spent some quality time with the Scriptures, love to hear their replies..  IP: Logged |
YoursTrulyAlways
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posted August 14, 2012 04:33 PM
Questioning Scripture itself is sinful. . Yes, the Old Testament says no pork and no shrimp as well. As for tithes, Glory Hallelujah, God's servant could use a gold watch and a new Caddillac to minister to God's children. IP: Logged |
juniperb
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posted August 14, 2012 04:38 PM
Have you eve read the Epistle of Barnabas?It explains "why" humans shouldn`t eat the specified foods. I found it an enlightening read! ------------------
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Ami Anne
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posted August 14, 2012 04:39 PM
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Originally posted by YoursTrulyAlways:
Questioning Scripture itself is sinful. . Yes, the Old Testament says no pork and no shrimp as well.
No pork and shrimp is part of the Law. The Law has been fufilled by Jesus. We can eat that stuff, now. ------------------
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juniperb
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posted August 14, 2012 04:43 PM
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No pork and shrimp is part of the Law. The Law has been fufilled by Jesus. We can eat that stuff, now.
Curious, how so? Jesus came to "fullfill" the Law, not change one iota of it. Matthew 5:17 "Don't misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose.
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Ami Anne
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posted August 14, 2012 04:45 PM
People mix up Dispensations when they read the Bible. The OT is the Law. The NT is Grace. One must understand the differences in these 2 ages. One must make Israel be Israel.If you have these two things and take the Bible at face value, you can understand it, with an average level of intelligence. ------------------
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juniperb
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posted August 14, 2012 04:46 PM
I take Jesus the Christ at face value and his Word for it .
5:17Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Mat 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Mat 5:19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
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Ami Anne
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posted August 14, 2012 04:54 PM
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Originally posted by juniperb:
I take Jesus the Christ at face value and his Word for it .
5:17Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Mat 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Mat 5:19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach [them], the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Well, that is good. The next thing is that Israel is the Jews and the current state of Israel.
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