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PACE Class Sunday, January 17, 2010 Why are we Here ? and other Discussions

Dive deep into discussions on the nature of God and Man, the intersection of beliefs, and the ultimate purpose of existence. Reflect on diverse viewpoints and the concept of free will versus pre-destiny. Explore the idea of reconciling self-perception with societal judgments, and strive to make a positive impact while finding spiritual fulfillment through trust and love. This multifaceted exploration delves into the essence of existence and the path to enlightenment.

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PACE Class Sunday, January 17, 2010 Why are we Here ? and other Discussions

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  1. PACE Class Sunday, January 17, 2010 Why are we Here ? and other Discussions

  2. What is the nature of God ? Finding God in … The SHACK What is the nature of Man ? Why are we Here ? … and Other stuff The Intersection of: The Big 3 The Book It’s a Discussion It’s Complicated

  3. * * * * * * More personal messages 50 years instead of just 3 Say it .. “I’m God’s Son” Better Documentation Straight talk / Illustrations A WIN over the Sanhedrin Why Doesn’t God Market himself more (or better) God’s Major Marketing effort was …. Jesus Christ What would we have wanted to see ?

  4. From Jesus Christ Superstar Judas … talking with Christ many years later Every time I look at you I don't understand Why you let the things you did Get so out of hand You'd have managed better If you'd had it planned Why'd you choose such a backward time …And such a strange land? If you'd come today You could have reached a whole nation Israel in 4 BC .. Had no mass communication (Don't you get me wrong)

  5. “ I am the Way … No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 But What about ….. * * * * * * Is there only One Way to get to God ? American Indians Other Prophets Jewish People What If … we don’t get it ? Other Religions Jesus as the elevator operator

  6. Is there only One Way to get to God ? From Jesus Christ Superstar Judas … talking with Christ many years later Tell me what you think about your friends at the Top Now who’d you think besides yourself Was the pick of the crop? Buddah was he where it's at? … Is he where you are? Could Mohammed move a mountain …Or was that PR? Did you mean to die like that? …Was that a mistake or Did you know your messy death Would be a record breaker? (Don't you get me wrong)

  7. “Those who love me come from every system that exists They were Buddhists or Mormons, Baptists or Muslims I want to join them in their transformation into sons and daughters of God into my brothers and sisters, into my Beloved.” Is there only One Way to get to God ? from The SHACK Jesus talking to Mack I have followers who were murderers and many who were self-righteous Some are bankers and bookies, Americans, Iraqis, Jews and Palestinians

  8. Is it one or the other ? Free will by seeking guidance Free will vs Pre-Programming A plan… really ? What’s my part in the Plan ? Is the plan …. The Bible ? How much of our Life is really Pre-Destined ? God gave us Free Will and God has a Plan for us What confuses us is ….. * * * * * *

  9. Why are we Here ? Temporal Intellectual Basic We are here to be a success at . . . something. We are here to become as well-liked, respected, famous, powerful, or as high on the ladder of social status as possible. The purpose of existence is to reconcile the glowing opinion we hold of ourselves with …. the appalling things that other people think about us. We are here to find certain people who really did know why they were here (such as perhaps Buddha, Jesus, Mohammed and others) - and follow their lead. We are here to make money and spend it on a bunch of stuff. We are here to have Sex. Maybe as much as possible

  10. Why are we Here ? To help others To be like Jesus To love others To make a difference To Glorify God To spread the word The PACE Class Multiple Choice …. But What about ….. * * * * * *

  11. Why are we Here ? The Baltimore Catechism …. # 6 Q. Why did God make you? A. God made me to know Him, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world, and to be happy with Him for ever in heaven. Q. What must we do to save our souls? A. To save our souls, we must worship God by faith, hope, and charity; that is, we must believe in Him, hope in Him, and love Him with all our heart. # 9 Q. How shall we know the things which we are to believe? A. We shall know the things which we are to believe from the Catholic Church, through which God speaks to us. # 10

  12. Why are we Here ? Adam Eve from The SHACK The Circle of Love and Relationship Father- God Son - Jesus Holy Spirit “We created you, the human to be in face to face relationship with us To join our circle of Love .. Without violating choice or will To force my will on you… is exactly what love does not do.”

  13. Why are we Here ? Adam Eve from The SHACK Mankind chose to Go it Alone Father- God Son - Jesus Holy Spirit “The choice (which we knew you would make) divorced the Spiritual from the Physical.”

  14. Why are we Here ? Man Kind Jesus Christ from The SHACK Father- God Son - Jesus Holy Spirit “ I came to give you Life… my Life “ … but it’s still YOUR CHOICE

  15. Why are we Here ? Man Kind from The SHACK God’s Ultimate Plan Father- God Son - Jesus Holy Spirit “We will come and live our life inside of you So that you begin to see with our eyes But we will never force that union on you.”

  16. Why are we Here ? from The SHACK How do we do this ? Jesus to Mack “All I want from you is to trust me what little you can And grow in loving people around you with the same love I share with you. It’s NOT your job to change people, or convince them of something You are free to love without an Agenda.”

  17. Why are we Here ? friends family from The SHACK About Priorities God Job thoughts activities SARAYU "The trouble with living by priorities, is that everything is a pyramid, If you put God at the top, how much is enough ? HOW much time do you give me before you can go on about the rest of your day, … the part that interests you so much more?

  18. Why are we Here ? friends God family from The SHACK JESUS “Mack, I don't want to be first among a list of values; I want to be at the very center of everything. Rather than a pyramid, I want to be the center of a mobile, where everything in your life …… is connected to me.” Job activities

  19. Why are we Here ? Man Kind from The SHACK God’s Ultimate Plan Share in … The Circle of Love and Relationship Father- God Son - Jesus Holy Spirit

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