WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS REGARDING THE PREVIOUS POST:

If you look at mankind, their lives have become shorter and sickness has become more rampaged because man can only handle so much of the stresses of this world's burdens, whether it be from doing things that we were not intended to do, or hanging out with people who do those things. Have you ever noticed that when you are stressed out, you have health issues/emotional/mental issues. God did not create us to do whatever we please. It is like the creator of the automobile. . .If you give the car watered down fuel, it will not function properly. If you continually take the car to rough terrain and don't maintain it, the car will eventually fall apart or break down. God was proud of his creation and if things hindered it from functioning properly, he would try to fix it or eventually remove what ever hindered it. God flooded the earth because of the poor condition of mankind and only saved those who he could salvage. He also did that throughout the bible; including to the Israelites. God loves his creation and continually tries to direct it to a way that would make it healthy being he is its creator. My point is, if we do what God requires we will live a much fuller life and if we don't, we will not do as well. Also, Paul who originally was a devout, knowledgeable Jew was chosen by God to direct the Gentiles in the ways of God. He only backed what Jesus and the apostles said. Paul taught to live a Holy life. God is HOLY. If you were to pray to God and ask him about all the things you mentioned below, I guarantee that He would show you what the truth is. . . IF YOU TRULY DESIRED TO KNOW THE TRUTH. God loves us dearly and really does want what's best for us. cg

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RELIGION & GOD COMMANDMENTS BURDENSOME, IMPOSSIBLE & INCONVENIENT???? . . .

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I have been reading the scripture of the day regularly and have been posting on it cause the scripture never changes and responded to something that C had said re the commandments. Here it is along with another response to C's post in which I said the following: What would your response be????? . .

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. God's commandments - C . So called God's commandments were a way of living that was higher in moral standards than any nation's of that time were. It was also meant to show up our flaws in that we can never be perfect in His ways which if you ask me is pretty arrogant. Religion and His commandments can at times be very burdensome, impossible and inconvenient to keep. All the things we enjoy and are part of everyday life we end up feeling guilty about. Food, sex, money, acknowledgment etc. I've always preferred the golden rule and what ever a man is sowing that he will also reap (Karma and consequences) .

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God's Commandments - CHERYL . C, Yes God's commandments CAN be pretty hard to follow through in our flesh but, if we lean on God, we can do it through having God (his spirit) within us. Also, if you were to prayerfully read the Bible, you would discover that by Jesus' death, we can have those wrong doings covered by his shed blood. I am saying prayerfully read the bible that God would help us to see his word in proper prospective. I don't know how knowledgeable you are re the bible but, if you are curious to know more please check out my blog: www.cheryl-g.blogspot.com. Some of your questions might be answered through it or if you leave a comment, I will get back to you in private. Cheryl :) .

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God's Commandments - K . C, I agree with you: I've always preferred the golden rule that what ever a man is sowing that he will also reap. Add to this 'Only do to others as you would like others do to you' and you have the fundamentals of a good person. Following in the God of Genesis' footsteps only will give you misery as he started out (according to the Biblical story) putting some horrible curses on two supposedly totally innocent, just off the assembly line people. He then admitted to having made a mistake making man (not very omniscient-like)and committed genocide. From there on it is all downhill. I challenge any practising Christian to go thru the Old Testament with a fine tooth comb and find one single nice, compassionate, benevolent word or deed by God. It is all killing, murder and mass-murder even of his own people by the tens of thousands. Men like Abraham, Moses and David had more compassion than God ever had and they actually gave him a few lessons in it. Abraham even said to God (when he was going to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah): Far be it from you to do such a thing, etc and then : Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? The only people who sang God's praises in the Old Testament were those who were terrified of him and those who had greatly benefited from him, namely Abraham, David and Solomon, to name just 3. If you want to read heap of good about this God read Paul's Epistles in the new Testament - a man as mad as a peanut religious fundamentalist who in fact twists the truth about a number of Old Testament stories, who considered himself equal to Jesus (his own words, not mine) and pulled Jesus apart and put him back together again to suit himself. Don't forget that the Gospels were written, on average, 100 years after Jesus' death (by strangers, we don't even know their names)who were heavily influenced by Paul's Epistles. Please read your Bible - it's all in what Christian call the "Word of God", but have been screwing around with "God's Word" on a monumental scale in changes, deletions and additions (estimated at at least 20,000). They even talk about Jesus' 'Ministry' and put the word 'Church' into his mouth, while Jesus was a Jew through and through who preached Jewish scriptures in synagogues and had never heard of 'a ministry' or a 'Church'. .

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K - CHERYL . It is unfortunate that you feel that way about the Bible. Did you read the reason why God did what he did... The flood happened because of the wickedness of mankind in that day. Noah and his family were the only ones who did what was right. God was very frustrated with the people of Sodom and Gomorrah also and wanted to destroy it. Even Lot perhaps had some issues but because Abraham convinced God to save the city because of as much as 10 righteous, God was willing to do so, but there were not even 10 righteous. Lot, his wife and 2 daughters were taken away from there to a small city that was a safe distance before he destroyed those 2 cities. Even Lots wife perished as she obviously didn't want to leave those sinful cities. If you read, later on Lots 2 daughters made him drunk and had sex with him. Is that right or wrong? There are MANY who benefited from following God in the Old Testament and New. God stands for RIGHTEOUSNESS do you? The bible is about directing people to live a life that is only good. .

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DON'T DOUBT, HAVE FAITH!!! Link: Bible Gateway-Keyword Search

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At church recently, I listened to a message about having faith in God and thought I would do a little research.

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Here are some excellent scriptures:

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MATTHEW 6:25-34

25) “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?

26) Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?

27) Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?

28) “So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin;

29) and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

30) Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

31) “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’

32) For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

33) But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

34) Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

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HEBREWS 11: 1 & 6

1) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

6) But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

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ROMANS 10:14, 15 & 17

14) How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?

15) And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “ How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”

17) So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

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JAMES 1:5-7

5) If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

6) But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.

7) For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;

FOODS FOR AN UNDERACTIVE THYROID:Link - Medicine Health

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In the beginning of the year, I had a physical and got information that my thyroid is not functioning as it ought. My doctor said that it is underactive and gave me a subscription to take to find out what I need to correct how it is functioning. I have not taken it yet, but am trying natural ways to get my thyroid functioning properly. I discovered that I need to change my diet as I was eating foods that effect it in a negative way and was not eating enough foods good for my thyroid.

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The following little bits and pieces of information I copied from various articles on the internet will help you know how to maybe get your thyroid to function better:

. Below is an interest video explaining what causes thyroid desease: .

http://video.about.com/thyroid/Thyroglobulin-Protein.htm

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http://video.about.com/thyroid/Thyroid-Disease.htm

The thyroid gland is in your neck and produces hormones that affect many metabolic processes. If your thyroid is lacking hormones, hypothyroidism is the result. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, depression, weight gain, hair loss, feeling cold often, constipation, brittle or splitting nails, memory problems, and dry skin.

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Iodine will help produce thyroid hormones and so can aid in alleviating many of these symptoms. When thyroid hormones are too low, the pituitary gland produces a hormone that stimulates your thyroid to take more iodine out of the blood. The iodine is used to produce the hormones and restore the original levels of thyroid hormones. . Usually there's about 20 to 30 mg of iodine stored in your body. When iodine becomes depleted, you aren't able to make enough thyroid hormone. This is where iodine supplementation can save you and get those hormones pumping again. . Many different types of seaweed contain iodine. Yogurt, cow's milk, sea food, and foods grown in iodine rich soil will give you iodine also. . Foods that Hurt the Thyroid Gland:

Sugar is a big problem – it's present in almost everything, and holistic practitioners and even some mainstream doctors agree that white sugar suppresses the immune system. Blood sugar changes can bring on diabetes and hypoglycemia, both of which often co-occur in patients with thyroid disease – which means thyroid patients are at risk for blood sugar disorders, and vice versa for diabetics. Some thyroid patients report better energy and that their thyroid levels stabilize when they stop eating refined sugar. . It's also a good idea to avoid chemicals like the pesticides sprayed on non-organic foods, and those in iodized salt. Pesticides usually contain estrogenic compounds which can affect the endocrine (hormone) system and the thyroid. Iodized salt is a problem for some thyroid patients and should be replaced with natural sea salt and a natural source of iodine.

The two worst offenders for suppressing thyroid function are soy foods and cruciferous vegetables. Soy contains estrogenic compounds that can interfere with thyroid hormones and sex hormones, contributing to PMS, cramps, bloating, and menopause symptoms. Some people with hyperactive thyroid find that small amounts of soy help modulate the thyroid gland, but others prefer to avoid soy altogether: no tofu, TVP, tempeh, seitan, miso, or edamame.

There are foods called goitrogens that have compounds that can interfere with iodine absorption. A family of vegetables known as "Brassica" – more commonly called cruciferous vegetables – contain goitrogenic chemicals that suppress the thyroid. These foods include Brussels sprouts, cabbage, bok choy, kohlrabi, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, kale, mustard greens, peaches, apricots, strawberries, pears, radishes, horseradish, spinach, turnips, soy, canola, pine nuts, peanuts, cress, walnuts, and millet.

Sure, these foods are good for the average person, but for those with a hypothyroidism, they can cause some adverse affects. However, when cooked, the affects seem to be lessened. When eaten cooked the goitridens are neutralized and the benefits of these nutritious foods can overcome the adverse affects. Found out that you can get an iodine supplement (have seen it in a health food store) or you can take stuff the doctor prescribes, being there are quite of few foods that have negative affects on the thyroid. I went to health food store asking advise and it was suggested to take this herbal formula called "ThyroSense" which has iodine in it along with some other stuff that is good for you. Don't know if you can get this outside of Canada, but am sure there are others similar to this one.

Include in your diet "B" complex vitamins, raisins, prunes, alvocados, dates, eggs, molasses, parsley, legumes, unpeeled baked potatoes, raw seeds, **brazil nuts, sesame seeds, onions, garlic, oatmeal (large flakes are best), brown rice and other whole grains. Eat organ meats, oysters, shrimp, tuna, salmon, cod, sardines & herring or chicken, pork, and turkey, raw milk and cheese. As well, eat foods rich in carotenoids (which the body converts to vitamin A), such as oranges, pineapple, carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, squash and yams.

Selenium may be the most important nutrient in a diet for hypothyroid. This trace mineral is an antioxidant and is essential for converting the thyroid hormone your body produces, T4, into its active form, T3. Brazil nuts are an incredibly good source of selenium, but you can also get it from some lean meats.

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A note about how switching cooking oils can rev a sluggish thyroid: Polyunsaturated oils such as soybean, corn and safflower are long-chain triglycerides (LCTs, a kind of fat that blocks absorption of iodine by thyroid cells. In addition to cooking oils, LCDs are in processed foods like some low-fat dressings and crackers. To limit LCT intake, check labels for soybean oil, corn oil, safflower oil, hydrogenated oil or partially hydrogenated oil. Also, switch to cooking oils that don't block iodine absoption, such as coconut, avocado, olive and flaxseed. Bonus: "These oils are powerful weight-loss tools," says Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D. " They enhance satiety and nourish the liver for optimal fat burn."

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The best natural source of iodine is kelp and other seaweeds. These sea vegetables are rich in natural iodine, an element that "feeds" the thyroid and is vital for the production of thyroid hormones. It's possible to add crunchy, salty seaweed to soups and salads, or you can find it wrapped around that favorite of Japanese foods, sushi (even the vegetarian, non-fish sushi are great sources of iodine-rich seaweed). . Coconuts & Coconut oil is another natural food that boosts thyroid function. Virgin coconut oil is praised by health experts for its ability to lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar. It's also been found to boost the thyroid, increasing metabolism, weight loss, and energy levels.

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Begin moderate exercise program such as walking. Exercise is very important to help enhance Thyroid function, increase rate of metabolism and raise body temperature. Brisk walking for 30 to 60 minutes daily will be found beneficial.

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Avoid fluoride (including that found in toothpaste and tap water) and chlorine (also found in tap water). Chlorine and fluoride block iodine receptors in the Thyroid gland resulting in reduced iodine-containing hormone production and finally in Hypothyroidism.

. Read more: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=135 . http://www.coconut-connections.com/ http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/ http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/ http://www.howtoopenacoconut.com/ . http://holistic-nutrition.suite101.com/article.cfm/foods_for_natural_thyroid_support#ixzz0R6YV1ORz http://www.naturalways.com/thyroid.htm .