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by Stillwaters
Wed Jan 23, 2019 12:39 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1387132

Re: Figuring Out Religion

Condolences JacksonM and very sad to hear of your loss. I can, due to recent events, relate. We just lost our Dear next door neighbor last night. Lost my Father last year and Mother-in-law in November. The pre-Baby Boomer generation is rapidly moving on. :'( Stay well!
by Stillwaters
Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1387132

Re: Figuring Out Religion

Stillwaters, thanks for the ongoing discussion; I'll do my best to address your questions. First of all, it is important to again mention my presuppositions to refresh you on where I’m coming from with my answers. I believe Scripture is inspired and for practical purposes inerrant (i.e. use an accu...
by Stillwaters
Mon Jan 21, 2019 5:06 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1387132

Re: Figuring Out Religion

I remain fascinated by the “Gate is Narrow” viewpoint. If I understand Mountaineer and Xan’s position correctly…most of humanity will be damned for eternity. Many through no fault of their own (raised in different culture, religion, never exposed to Christianity, etc.). Others are damned because th...
by Stillwaters
Sun Jan 20, 2019 8:05 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1387132

Re: Figuring Out Religion

I remain fascinated by the “Gate is Narrow” viewpoint. If I understand Mountaineer and Xan’s position correctly…most of humanity will be damned for eternity. Many through no fault of their own (raised in different culture, religion, never exposed to Christianity, etc.). Others are damned because the...
by Stillwaters
Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:55 pm
Forum: Cash
Topic: Increased Liquidity when buying at Treasury Direct?
Replies: 14
Views: 19607

Re: Increased Liquidity when buying at Treasury Direct?

1. There is no cost to transfer funds from maturing T bills in a TreasuryDirect account into a linked bank or brokerage account. https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/products/prod_tbills_glance.htm 2. There is no cost to buy/sell/hold T bills held in major brokerage accounts like Fidelity. 3. Unlik...
by Stillwaters
Wed Jan 16, 2019 9:13 pm
Forum: Gold
Topic: Texas Bullion Depository Open for Business
Replies: 19
Views: 17924

Re: Texas Bullion Depository Open for Business

I use the Perth Mint for “core” gold storage and international diversification (re-balance with SGOL or IAU). Current holdings are in an “Unallocated” account which incurs “zero" storage cost. If you invest $250,000 or more as an International Investor there are also NO TRANSACTION FEES. Unallocated...
by Stillwaters
Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:25 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1387132

Re: Figuring Out Religion

I know these were meant for Stillwaters (interesting Biblical name he has chosen for himself, don't you think? - Psalm 23) But I'll answer any way. At this point in my journey through the cosmos I can only see it as the height of arrogance to claim you know the answers to the questions you are posi...
by Stillwaters
Mon Jan 14, 2019 3:28 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1387132

Re: Figuring Out Religion

Stillwaters, I just realized that I had left the "s" off your name in my responses. Sorry! Don't stay under the rock too long before you come back, it was a joy and interesting to converse with you. I have a few questions based on your opening post in this thread about dualities, time, space, etc. ...
by Stillwaters
Sun Jan 13, 2019 12:04 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1387132

Re: Figuring Out Religion

Stillwater, a few thoughts: The Good News is God wants everyone to be saved. It is our own fault if we do not pay attention to His call. Perhaps Jesus says the way is narrow because He knows the ways of the world are more attractive to many than the ways of God (after all, who does not want to be th...
by Stillwaters
Sat Jan 12, 2019 4:00 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1387132

Re: Figuring Out Religion

Changing course. Per Mountaineer the gate to salvation is “narrow”. Based on his previous positions and writings I can somewhat appreciate his viewpoint on this. I would like to better understand the nuances that define this. It seems widely recognized that the path to understanding/belief comes in ...
by Stillwaters
Sat Jan 12, 2019 11:12 am
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1387132

Re: Figuring Out Religion

Longtime PP’er and Lurker here. This is my attempt to prime the pump on the Religion thread for 2019! Here is an inquiry that has long fascinated me: The apparent reality that we currently reside seems to be made up of an admixture of various 'Polarity of Opposites". Light/Dark Male/Female Empty/Fu...
by Stillwaters
Fri Jan 11, 2019 10:41 pm
Forum: Other Discussions
Topic: Figuring Out Religion
Replies: 4052
Views: 1387132

Re: Figuring Out Religion

Longtime PP’er and Lurker here. This is my attempt to prime the pump on the Religion thread for 2019! Here is an inquiry that has long fascinated me: The apparent reality that we currently reside seems to be made up of an admixture of various 'Polarity of Opposites". Light/Dark Male/Female Empty/Ful...