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Post by Borndead on Jun 12, 2020 15:58:52 GMT -6
Does anyone know why A Hill to Die Upon's newest album isn't on Spotify anymore? Just checked, what the hell. It´s still on bandcamp though, but strange.
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Post by anfauglith on Sept 2, 2020 9:01:44 GMT -6
Anybody else here read N. T. Wright's "Surprised by hope"?
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Post by barabbas on Sept 2, 2020 10:09:21 GMT -6
Anybody else here read N. T. Wright's "Surprised by hope"? Yes, most of it. It's a very good book.
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Post by anfauglith on Sept 3, 2020 4:59:09 GMT -6
I must say being only at the beginning of the book it already helped me understand some things better concerning the biblical perspective on resurrection and what resurrection actually means.
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Post by _ on Nov 8, 2020 18:15:08 GMT -6
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Post by barabbas on Nov 14, 2020 10:31:17 GMT -6
Anyone else watching Nordic Fest 2020 streaming on YouTube today? I semi-seriously considered going last year. I'm glad they're coming to me this year! (Cheaper, though not the same.)
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Post by anfauglith on Nov 16, 2020 10:50:22 GMT -6
These days I am working on a story for the Horror RPG "Dread" to play with my group. My idea is that it will take place in the US in 1972. So... I need a good place for my story. So here`s my random question: Would the State of Oregon fit the criteria of having like these somehow X-Filesque areas with larg wood areas, small towns that are like hours by car away from real cities, etc.? Or is there maybe a better location for something like that? In the story the guys from my group play a bunch of hippies that is looking for a larger house to buy and to start a community thing. So they end up by chance in this sleepy small town where they find out about this even smaller town in which someone is selling a house for that really cheap price. And then the usual stuff happens, the house turns out to be a demonic entity that prolongues life for persons that life inside the house and in the surrounding areas under the condition it gets fed a bunch of humans from time to time, yeah, and of course the inhabitants of the town in which the house stands are more or less a kind of cult which worships the demonic house. So... the usual stuff to expect in a small town (at least when you are inside a horror movie)... so ... I need a area far off, so if someone goes missing it is unlikely that someone cares about that too fast. I was thinking about Oregon. Or somewhere in the Midwest. But maybe you have better ideas?
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Post by julienbakerfan on Nov 18, 2020 22:24:30 GMT -6
Oregon would work great. There aren't a lot of forests in the Midwest.
Where I live happens to fit the bill quite well also.
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Post by anfauglith on Nov 19, 2020 11:31:09 GMT -6
Oregon would work great. There aren't a lot of forests in the Midwest. Where I live happens to fit the bill quite well also. Thanks! I also thought about placing the story in the North of Wisconsin. I do not know, if Oregon would be too fitting for me, like if this "dark woods"-thing is just a bit of over the top. I'd need some forests for my story, but they don't have to be like in Russia or Scandinavia... the more important thing is remoteness. Where do you live, if I may ask?
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Post by julienbakerfan on Nov 19, 2020 22:11:19 GMT -6
North Wisconsin would work if I remember correctly. Only been there once. Midwest to me means Illinois.
I live in Arkansas.
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Post by _ on Jan 28, 2021 12:46:09 GMT -6
Any albums of instrumental deathcore/slam that I could access? Infant Anni-imbadatspelling has one on YouTube and the channel that uploaded it has his own bands album. Any ideas?
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Post by julienbakerfan on Jan 29, 2021 8:20:54 GMT -6
Has anyone else got to the point where they can tell if R2-D2 played the drums on a metal album and it gets on their nerves? I understand that drum programming is the only option for some musicians (I've used it), but I feel like it holds a lot of otherwise great records back.
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Post by _ on Jan 29, 2021 9:46:58 GMT -6
What do you say when you answer the phone from a number you don't know / do you say your name?
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Post by julienbakerfan on Jan 29, 2021 9:53:11 GMT -6
I never say my name, "Yes" or anything else that could give spammers incriminating info. If I answer at all, I just say "May I ask who is speaking?" These days I just don't answer--I get what seems like 10 robocalls a day, and I figure that anyone who really needs to get in touch with me will leave a message.
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Post by _ on Jan 29, 2021 16:34:00 GMT -6
Everyone has bias and every biblical teacher has theological bias. That being said, what is one book (or author) you would recommend for exploring Christianity that maximizes biblical teaching -- perhaps emphasizing argument for the existence of God and perhaps with a lean towards intellectual/academic discourse -- and minimizes bias? I understand this question sucks.
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Post by barabbas on Jan 29, 2021 19:53:17 GMT -6
Has anyone else got to the point where they can tell if R2-D2 played the drums on a metal album and it gets on their nerves? I understand that drum programming is the only option for some musicians (I've used it), but I feel like it holds a lot of otherwise great records back. This hasn't bothered me too much in the past. What usually bothers me more is synthesized guitars. I have a couple of albums I won't listen to for that reason. Programmed drums are so common in black metal. But they can be done better and worse.
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Post by barabbas on Jan 29, 2021 19:57:07 GMT -6
Everyone has bias and every biblical teacher has theological bias. That being said, what is one book (or author) you would recommend for exploring Christianity that maximizes biblical teaching -- perhaps emphasizing argument for the existence of God and perhaps with a lean towards intellectual/academic discourse -- and minimizes bias? I understand this question sucks. Clarification: are you looking for an apologetics-type book or more of a theology-type book? Also, there's lots of kinds of bias. Which ones are you hoping to avoid? (Theological/denominational axes? Cutural? Etc.)
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Post by _ on Jan 30, 2021 8:03:49 GMT -6
Everyone has bias and every biblical teacher has theological bias. That being said, what is one book (or author) you would recommend for exploring Christianity that maximizes biblical teaching -- perhaps emphasizing argument for the existence of God and perhaps with a lean towards intellectual/academic discourse -- and minimizes bias? I understand this question sucks. Clarification: are you looking for an apologetics-type book or more of a theology-type book? Also, there's lots of kinds of bias. Which ones are you hoping to avoid? (Theological/denominational axes? Cutural? Etc.) Eh, I'm not really sure. Probably apologetics. As for biases ... eh, I'm also not sure ... something that someone who grew up in sociocultural American Christianity could read and feel like is more true to the biblical text.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Jan 30, 2021 11:07:23 GMT -6
Everyone has bias and every biblical teacher has theological bias. That being said, what is one book (or author) you would recommend for exploring Christianity that maximizes biblical teaching -- perhaps emphasizing argument for the existence of God and perhaps with a lean towards intellectual/academic discourse -- and minimizes bias? I understand this question sucks. I would say, get yourself an NLT version of the Bible (easiest to understand IMO) and start digging around. You're right - everyone has bias, including theological bias.... but if you dig around in God's word yourself, find all the puzzle pieces, put them together as you see fit, at least you'll be working with your own bias and conclusions. EDIT: bias (even theological ones) aren't always that bad. Can't fault someone for being strict for what they consider as the truth. However, there's a line between being "fundamental" about theology (strict adherence), and being "sectarianist" about theology (bigoted toward any theology deemed incorrect) Surely there's a difference between those...
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Post by julienbakerfan on Feb 9, 2021 18:13:19 GMT -6
Are Zach Plunkett's projects still Christian? The newest five or so albums have a lot of "edgy" lyrics; not sure if this represents some sort of ideological shift, different focus for different projects, attempt at being an edgelord, something else...
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Post by nocturnaliridescence on Feb 10, 2021 11:24:08 GMT -6
^ I'm wondering the same thing if anyone can help.
The only thing I know is, Cryptic Rising no longer deals with Christian topics, as of late 2019. From 2015-2019 I have no idea. I also don't know if it's just a shift in lyrics or a shift in beliefs.
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Post by julienbakerfan on Feb 10, 2021 12:26:40 GMT -6
I saw Cryptic Rising perform at a church in 2020 or 2019, so they were at least part of the Christian scene at that point.
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Post by nocturnaliridescence on Feb 10, 2021 20:28:37 GMT -6
I saw Cryptic Rising perform at a church in 2020 or 2019, so they were at least part of the Christian scene at that point. LOL
Seriously?
Well, that's further proof that he lied to me when he said Cryptic Rising hadn't been Christian "since 2014". I already had evidence but that just cements it.
Why would he lie about that though??
This whole thing is so weird!
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Post by julienbakerfan on Feb 11, 2021 10:43:17 GMT -6
I mean, they didn't say anything evangelistic, but on the other hand they were booked with three other Christian bands. Idk.
I wouldn't call my own projects "Christian " but if I was booked to play at a church, I probably would. A gig is a gig.
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Post by julienbakerfan on Feb 11, 2021 10:44:31 GMT -6
Also, Abated Mass of Flesh is still a Christian project as of early 2020; they did a great set for the Exodo Fest livestream.
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Post by Thomas Eversole on Feb 16, 2021 9:23:47 GMT -6
The newest five or so albums have a lot of "edgy" lyrics; attempt at being an edgelord That would be my vote. Well, that's further proof that he lied to me when he said Cryptic Rising hadn't been Christian "since 2014". I already had evidence but that just cements it.
Why would he lie about that though??
This whole thing is so weird! Christian metal isn't popular.... unless it happens to be among Christians its popular with. My guess would be, he wants to play both sides (Christian metal, not Christian metal) and maybe he forgets who he's talking to sometimes and which of his two stories to use to which group?
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Post by julienbakerfan on Feb 17, 2021 15:25:44 GMT -6
Well, that's further proof that he lied to me when he said Cryptic Rising hadn't been Christian "since 2014". I already had evidence but that just cements it.
Why would he lie about that though?? I mean, there are other interpretations other than that he lied. Maybe the promoter initially wanted to book Abated, but the other members had conflicts, so the band and promoter decided to go with Cryptic instead. As far as I remember, there's nothing in Cryptic Rising's lyrics that would be offensive to Christians and all the members (as of early 2020) are Christians, so it makes sense that they would play a show with other Christian bands. attempt at being an edgelord That would be my vote. I hope not. I always find it pitiful when Christian artists try to create some kind of controversy with "edgy" lyrics and themes, most of which are totally basic and overdone within the mainstream metal scene. "Look at me guys, I'm going to use some curse words and violent imagery." Wow. I'm so impressed. You are literally the next Slayer. /s On the other hand, if it's a legitimate artistic decision, I can understand, even if I don't agree with the decision or think it worked. It's often hard to figure out what is the artist's intent, and there's a fine line between "making uncompromising art" and "doing something to piss off everyone on the Christian Metalheads International Facebook group."
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Post by barabbas on Feb 17, 2021 23:44:39 GMT -6
Everyone has bias and every biblical teacher has theological bias. That being said, what is one book (or author) you would recommend for exploring Christianity that maximizes biblical teaching -- perhaps emphasizing argument for the existence of God and perhaps with a lean towards intellectual/academic discourse -- and minimizes bias? I understand this question sucks. I would say, get yourself an NLT version of the Bible (easiest to understand IMO) and start digging around. You're right - everyone has bias, including theological bias.... but if you dig around in God's word yourself, find all the puzzle pieces, put them together as you see fit, at least you'll be working with your own bias and conclusions. It's true - there's no substitute for reading and studying the Bible for yourself. CEV is another translation that's easy to understand. (One thing that make both NLT and CEV easier to understand is that they tend to eliminate the metaphors. It's a tradeoff.) God has given teachers to the church, and there are many good ones out there. Here are some ideas. If they're not heading in the right direction, let me know. Reasonable Faith - classic philosophical apologetics by William Lane Craig. In its 3rd edition. Must be doing something right. Organized according to typical order of theological doctrines. Scaling the Secular City - J.P. Moreland. More advanced philosophical apologetics. Also something of a classic. The Reason for God - Timothy Keller. More popular level treatment. I've not read Simply Christian by N.T. Wright, which is a more theological approach. I've read most of the other two in that trilogy, and they're great. ( Surprised by Hope that anfauglith mentions is one of the three in that series. The third is After you Believe.) The Case for series by Lee Strobel have a journalistic format and some good material. For a really nice existential approach: Our Deepest Desires by Greg Ganssle. There are several other interesting apologetics books like this that take non-standard approaches. Honestly, you can't go wrong with Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. As with all Lewis, it's really good.
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Post by _ on May 4, 2021 10:15:21 GMT -6
Guys, I'm sorry, I didn't feel like spending more than a minute finding the right thread. Anywho, if anyone wants a Possession shirt (XL? i can check) they made a few years ago when they rereleased their music, lmk. I'll probably take ten years to actually get out to the post office to ship it, so starting the convo now.
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Post by nocturnaliridescence on May 4, 2021 11:02:01 GMT -6
Guys, I'm sorry, I didn't feel like spending more than a minute finding the right thread. Anywho, if anyone wants a Possession shirt (XL? i can check) they made a few years ago when they rereleased their music, lmk. I'll probably take ten years to actually get out to the post office to ship it, so starting the convo now. If it's XL, I might be interested! Have pictures?
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