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This is just from last week, but somehow it has been missed. In similar but only slightly related news, it looks like United Methodist membership is shrinking drastically, while Global Methodist numbers are growing. Homosexuality is not as popular as they want everyone to believe.

Archive of an AP article. Apparently they capitalize every skin color sans White, but are unable to capitalize article titles.

"DALLAS (AP) — Southern Baptist delegates at their national meeting overwhelmingly endorsed a ban on same-sex marriage — including a call for a reversal of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 10-year-old precedent legalizing it nationwide.
They also called for legislators to curtail sports betting and to support policies that promote childbearing.
The votes Tuesday came at the gathering of more than 10,000 church representatives at the annual meeting of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination."

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I am reposting this, I have incidentally unintentionally converted many people over the years by explaining this crude form of explenation of my own self conversion through my favourite book ( at that time which was the origin of species). Just to share it but I am going to make a video reading it eventually ( I am years in trying to do that and this inspiration might be good enough with minor editing to with ai for visuals work).

It is a change of basis ( mathematically) to change your frame to accept God and reason/rationalism abandoning agnostic confusion in favour of a system more suited to human reality instead of pretending we aren't part of the equation in our system of understanding reality.

I am at least 8 years lazy already on making it so relevant memens and graphics and/or ai clips to put in the background would be appreciated

✅ BIBLICAL DISCERNMENT CHECKLIST
“Test the spirits to see whether they are from God...” (1 John 4:1)
1. 📖 Does it agree with Scripture—fully, clearly, and without twisting it?
God’s Word is the final authority (2 Tim. 3:16–17).

If the experience adds to, contradicts, or bypasses Scripture, reject it immediately.

🔴 Red Flag: “Jesus told me something new that’s not in the Bible.”

2. 👑 Does it glorify Jesus—or distract from Him?
The Holy Spirit always glorifies Christ (John 16:13–14).

If the focus is on the person’s emotions, journey, Mary, angels, animals, or "hidden secrets"... beware.

🔴 Red Flag: “Mary showed me a secret… Jesus wasn’t there.”

3. 💰 Is it freely given—or being sold?
True prophets in Scripture never charged for their message.

Jesus said, “Freely you have received, freely give.” (Matt. 10:8)

🔴 Red Flag: “Buy my book to find out what Jesus told me in heaven.”

4. 💯 Is it 100% accurate and consistent over time?
Prophets were never allowed “learning curves” (Deut. 18:22).

Stories that change or grow over time are untrustworthy.

🔴 Red Flag: “Years later, I remembered more things Jesus told me…”

5. 🧱 Does it build up the Church—or feed fear, confusion, or division?
Real revelation edifies and calls to holiness (1 Cor. 14:3).

If the message stirs panic, dependence on objects, or mystical fear, it is not of God.

🔴 Red Flag: “Buy special candles and pray to Mary so you’re not cursed.”

6. 🩻 Is the testimony humble—or attention-seeking?
Genuine encounters with God usually lead to awe and repentance (Isa. 6:5, Rev. 1:17).

If someone seems proud, self-focused, or theatrical, test it harder.

🔴 Red Flag: “Jesus told me I’m a chosen messenger to deliver this to the world…”

7. ⚔️ Does it prepare believers for truth—or distract with fantasy?
Revelation from God strengthens faith in the gospel, not curiosity about the afterlife.

Watch for entertainment disguised as spirituality.

🔴 Red Flag: “Heaven has chocolate rivers, trees that talk, and pets that never die!”

8. 🌿 Does it produce repentance, holiness, and fruit?
Real revelation leads to changed lives, not just excitement. (Matt. 7:16–20)

What’s the long-term fruit of the message and the messenger?

🔴 Red Flag: “No transformation, just more visions and tours.”

9. 🧠 Is it consistent with sound doctrine—or full of theological errors?
Christ’s glorified body has form (Luke 24:39), and God doesn’t “wait” on doctors (John 11).

Wild claims about Jesus lacking human anatomy or bowing to Satan = false spirit.

🔴 Red Flag: “Jesus showed me He knelt before Satan…” ← blasphemy.

10. 🕊️ Is it tested and confirmed by mature believers and the local church?
Real prophecy is accountable and submitted (1 Cor. 14:29).

Most false prophets work outside of biblical community.

🔴 Red Flag: “My church didn’t understand my calling, so I started my own ministry online.”

🛑 Bottom Line:
Truth from God will never:

Contradict Scripture

Exalt anyone above Jesus

Cause fear or confusion

Require money to receive

Shift over time

Fail the test of fruit and doctrine

“My sheep hear My voice... and they follow Me.” — John 10:27