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Anonymous Coward User ID: 21057428 United States 10/21/2013 01:05 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Lisa*Lisa 1. I don't go to any church 2. I"m a smoker 3. I'll have a glass of wine whenever I feel like it Well, as long as you accept Jesus you will qualify for heaven, and that's the only thing that matters Yep! :colorbump: 4 :cross36: |
Tangy User ID: 43994199 United States 10/21/2013 01:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Do they check that you show up in church or are you legit if you just pay the monthly bill and claim to be born again or whatever? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 28862409 That's what i'm wondering. How could they possibly know all of that? I would assume it is honor system and about making your best attempts at a pure lifestyle. Just when you come up with a smoking related illness, fatty liver from drinking, or HIV from rando sex don't expect them to help you. They probably do check for membership in a church though. My understanding of these types of policies is that LOCAL christian groups may require you to meet with them, or be known to them if you belong to their group - meaning they will know if you are just joining it to avoid ACA, or if you are truly a practicing christian. BTW - is this a CHRISTIAN thing (there ARE christian insurance policies, where everyone helps share the expenses for everyone else - explaining WHY they can't afford to cover those with pre-existing conditions), or a christian SCIENCE thing? Two totally different species altogether. two topics.. both came up. |
Gator! (OP) User ID: 38676480 United States 10/21/2013 01:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Do they check that you show up in church or are you legit if you just pay the monthly bill and claim to be born again or whatever? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 28862409 That's what i'm wondering. How could they possibly know all of that? I would assume it is honor system and about making your best attempts at a pure lifestyle. Just when you come up with a smoking related illness, fatty liver from drinking, or HIV from rando sex don't expect them to help you. They probably do check for membership in a church though. My understanding of these types of policies is that LOCAL christian groups may require you to meet with them, or be known to them if you belong to their group - meaning they will know if you are just joining it to avoid ACA, or if you are truly a practicing christian. BTW - is this a CHRISTIAN thing (there ARE christian insurance policies, where everyone helps share the expenses for everyone else - explaining WHY they can't afford to cover those with pre-existing conditions), or a christian SCIENCE thing? Two totally different species altogether. This is a Christian thing. |
cookie lady User ID: 43208175 United States 10/21/2013 01:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The cheapest health insurance we could find was $162 / person / month with an $8000 / person/ year deductible*. With no guarantee of acceptance. 24% of applicants were denied this coverage. *Deductible is the amount of money policy holder pays out of pocket before insurance coverage kicks in. I will be more than happy to get right with God for $45 / person / month & $5000 / person/ year deductible |
ISLANDIA User ID: 8828100 United States 10/21/2013 01:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | We see several patients with this program. I am not certain how it works with a major issues such as Heart Transplant or something of this nature, but I do know that Providers get paid and Patients seem happy who participate. Often The Patients are getting reimbursed for dr. visits and send the bills in themselves to the insurer. Hobe Sound Bible School staff and students utilize this plan. They are considered pretty strict in terms of orthodox beliefs beyond Baptist Last Edited by ISLANDIA on 10/21/2013 01:24 PM |
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Hoosier User ID: 42267597 United States 10/21/2013 01:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I realize we are talking about a coverage plan, but I want to speak about the Christian Science part of this discussion. I saw that they are exempt from ObamaCare, which I want absolutely nothing to do with, so I looked into it a little. I actually am pretty into their philosophy about healing through prayer. I am Christian, and do think we under estimate some powers, and the under estimation itself makes these miracles not happen. Have you seen the studies wherein prayers or certain words can change the structure of water? Interesting stuff, everything is only wavelengths type stuff. Also, Christian Scientists can now receive medical treatment if they really want it. But, it all kind of fell apart for me when I read some info about their actual beliefs about Christ's actual status as God, and some hard to interpret ideas they have about the Trinity. I have beliefs about these things I am set in, and unwilling to rethink. Anybody here have a Christian perspective on Christian Scientists? |
DizzieMissLizzie User ID: 9144209 United States 10/21/2013 02:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Qualifications for joining are simple. To be CHM members, participating adults must: Quoting: [link to www.chministries.org] • be Christians living by biblical principles • abstain from the use of tobacco and the illegal use of drugs (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) • follow biblical teaching on the use of alcohol • attend group worship regularly if health permits (Hebrews 10:25) I don't think I qualify.. Believe it or not, I don't qualify either. How ironic. as a 'new' Christian, can someone please explain to me what exactly this means?? follow biblical teaching on the use of alcohol does it mean NO alcohol, does it mean 1 glass of wine a night, does it mean a bender every month or so? Does it mean rubbing alcohol only (lol)? I am so confused regarding the alcohol question and Christianity, and kind of too ashamed to ask my new Pastor, "so, how much of a lush can I be?" |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 40845803 United States 10/21/2013 02:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Qualifications for joining are simple. To be CHM members, participating adults must: Quoting: [link to www.chministries.org] • be Christians living by biblical principles • abstain from the use of tobacco and the illegal use of drugs (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) • follow biblical teaching on the use of alcohol • attend group worship regularly if health permits (Hebrews 10:25) I don't think I qualify.. Believe it or not, I don't qualify either. How ironic. as a 'new' Christian, can someone please explain to me what exactly this means?? follow biblical teaching on the use of alcohol does it mean NO alcohol, does it mean 1 glass of wine a night, does it mean a bender every month or so? Does it mean rubbing alcohol only (lol)? I am so confused regarding the alcohol question and Christianity, and kind of too ashamed to ask my new Pastor, "so, how much of a lush can I be?" You can drink as long as you don't get drunk. Jesus himself drank wine and he lived a perfect sinless life which leads me to believe having a drink isn't a sin but getting wasted is |
DizzieMissLizzie User ID: 9144209 United States 10/21/2013 02:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | as a 'new' Christian, can someone please explain to me what exactly this means?? follow biblical teaching on the use of alcohol does it mean NO alcohol, does it mean 1 glass of wine a night, does it mean a bender every month or so? Does it mean rubbing alcohol only (lol)? I am so confused regarding the alcohol question and Christianity, and kind of too ashamed to ask my new Pastor, "so, how much of a lush can I be?" You can drink as long as you don't get drunk. Jesus himself drank wine and he lived a perfect sinless life which leads me to believe having a drink isn't a sin but getting wasted is Thank you That is what I thought. |
Keep2theCode User ID: 20545539 United States 10/21/2013 02:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | But whenever a church/Christian org. specifies "proper" understanding of alcohol, it almost always means total abstinence. The Bible doesn't teach that, but that's what some people believe. Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? (Gal. 4:16) |
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Keep2theCode User ID: 20545539 United States 10/21/2013 02:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | But whenever a church/Christian org. specifies "proper" understanding of alcohol, it almost always means total abstinence. The Bible doesn't teach that, but that's what some people believe. ^^This^^ is why I am always so confused and feel funny asking the question - Most of those who teach total abstinence mean well, but it's best to read the Bible on specific issues or find someone you trust who knows it well. Anyway, you'd have to ask them what they mean by it. Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? (Gal. 4:16) |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 21057428 United States 10/21/2013 02:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Qualifications for joining are simple. To be CHM members, participating adults must: Quoting: [link to www.chministries.org] • be Christians living by biblical principles • abstain from the use of tobacco and the illegal use of drugs (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) • follow biblical teaching on the use of alcohol • attend group worship regularly if health permits (Hebrews 10:25) I don't think I qualify.. Believe it or not, I don't qualify either. How ironic. as a 'new' Christian, can someone please explain to me what exactly this means?? follow biblical teaching on the use of alcohol does it mean NO alcohol, does it mean 1 glass of wine a night, does it mean a bender every month or so? Does it mean rubbing alcohol only (lol)? I am so confused regarding the alcohol question and Christianity, and kind of too ashamed to ask my new Pastor, "so, how much of a lush can I be?" You can only drink at weddings and Jesus must present? |
CharlestonSC User ID: 679764 United States 10/21/2013 02:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It is wrong to "force" people to buy insurance they do not want or can't even afford. Quoting: sleepingcobra1 YES IT IS! But Obama is doing it anyways. Kind of makes you feel violated in a sense. Never thought i would ever see something like this. Seriously scares the crap out of me that passed this law. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 47513962 United States 10/21/2013 02:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 1. I don't go to any church 2. I"m a smoker 3. I'll have a glass of wine whenever I feel like it Well, as long as you accept Jesus you will qualify for heaven, and that's the only thing that matters Yep! Lazy ...devious slaves....IF YOU FUCK LIKE A DUCK OR YOU DUCK LIKE A FUCK.....NO MATER WHO....OR WHY YOU ACCEPT AS A SAVIOUR. ......AT THE END YOU STILL FUCK. sorry for language. ..but there no other way to get to you mindless zombies. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 33218228 United States 10/21/2013 03:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It is wrong to "force" people to buy insurance they do not want or can't even afford. Quoting: sleepingcobra1 YES IT IS! But Obama is doing it anyways. Kind of makes you feel violated in a sense. Never thought i would ever see something like this. Seriously scares the crap out of me that passed this law. Call these ministries what you want, but $45 a month beats the thousands Obamas going to forcefully remove if you decide you dont want any coverage. Think of it this way, at least as a christian you can take solace in knowing your contributions will be used to heal people, not perform abortions and pay for tranny operations like obamacare. |
CharlestonSC User ID: 679764 United States 10/21/2013 03:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It is wrong to "force" people to buy insurance they do not want or can't even afford. Quoting: sleepingcobra1 YES IT IS! But Obama is doing it anyways. Kind of makes you feel violated in a sense. Never thought i would ever see something like this. Seriously scares the crap out of me that passed this law. Call these ministries what you want, but $45 a month beats the thousands Obamas going to forcefully remove if you decide you dont want any coverage. Think of it this way, at least as a christian you can take solace in knowing your contributions will be used to heal people, not perform abortions and pay for tranny operations like obamacare. Thanks, but i'm fortunate to be ones that are not losing their coverage (as of yet) but i'm sure the day is coming where we all will be forced into this health care control ring. In which case i will remember this thread and go with the Christian Ministries healthcare. Good to know this is out there. |
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CharlestonSC User ID: 679764 United States 10/21/2013 03:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Lisa*Lisa 1. I don't go to any church 2. I"m a smoker 3. I'll have a glass of wine whenever I feel like it Well, as long as you accept Jesus you will qualify for heaven, and that's the only thing that matters Yep! Lazy ...devious slaves....IF YOU FUCK LIKE A DUCK OR YOU DUCK LIKE A FUCK.....NO MATER WHO....OR WHY YOU ACCEPT AS A SAVIOUR. ......AT THE END YOU STILL FUCK. sorry for language. ..but there no other way to get to you mindless zombies. So AC, is this the way we get into Heaven? Cuss everyone out around us, and damn and judge everyone around us? Wow, that's new to me. Jesus knows your heart! It's actually quite simple. You can go to church, tithe, never drink, never smoke, read the Bible all day long, but if you have anger and bitterness in your heart, there is no room for you in Heaven. It's what is in your heart that matters, and you can't fool Jesus, he knows what and who we are inside and out. Stop being so angry, that is not what Jesus is about. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 41595844 New Zealand 10/21/2013 03:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 1. I don't go to any church 2. I"m a smoker 3. I'll have a glass of wine whenever I feel like it Well, as long as you accept Jesus you will qualify for heaven, and that's the only thing that matters Jesus said if you love me you will keep my commandments |
FWIW User ID: 33382770 United States 10/21/2013 03:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 1. I don't go to any church 2. I"m a smoker 3. I'll have a glass of wine whenever I feel like it Just pick a Church after shopping around, Go with the easiest. How about Vaping? There are products that don't use tobbacco, And yet they contain nicotine. I don't think that the Bible mentioned any trouble with drinking, Just drunkenness. Just somethings to consider... |
Keep2theCode User ID: 20545539 United States 10/21/2013 04:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I wonder how long these healthcare sharing co-ops will be legal? We all know it's only a matter of time before any deviation from Omarxistcare will be shut down. Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? (Gal. 4:16) |
snark Forum Administrator User ID: 38386019 United States 10/21/2013 04:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I wonder how long these healthcare sharing co-ops will be legal? We all know it's only a matter of time before any deviation from Omarxistcare will be shut down. Quoting: Keep2theCode They will be harder to shut down if they have more people involved... T For Texas, T For Tennessee! The virtue of courage is a prerequisite for the practice of all other virtues, because otherwise one is virtuous only when virtue has no cost. There are times when something needs to be done, and yet we know that if we step up and do this needful thing, we will pay a heavy personal price. -C.S. Lewis |
Keep2theCode User ID: 20545539 United States 10/21/2013 04:05 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I wonder how long these healthcare sharing co-ops will be legal? We all know it's only a matter of time before any deviation from Omarxistcare will be shut down. Quoting: Keep2theCode They will be harder to shut down if they have more people involved... I'd like to think so, but how hard was it for FedGov to appropriate GM? They are arrogant and know the sheep won't do more than bleat. Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth? (Gal. 4:16) |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 41549719 United States 10/21/2013 04:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | so, Ive been thinking about this. I never go to the hospital, only time I go is if cut is deep enough or long enough for stitches....and you, yourself can tell. If you see bone, or its longer and 2.5 inches, yeah stiches. S Other than that, if I get the flue or cold, or sore throat, I eat lots of chicken soup or beef stew and SLEEP a lot. Thats it. When you know your getting better is that fever feeling, then next day or two its over. I figure if I exempt out try to avoid penalty, at worst pay it...then the only thing I have to worry about is catostrophic event, like car accident....ok Car accident or similar event= majority of the time broken ribs from steering wheel, all most all the bones you break except for compound fractures , are splinted thats it, and some pain killers. Soooo, I can friggin splint myself, and drink some alchohol. hands,fingers, clavicle, ribs, legs , arms, etc. They only splint them anyways. So the only thing I need to do , is make sure I know how to splint, get something for pain, and learn how to suture, and buy an old army suture kit off ebay. And , if you know the one thing that you cannot get help from, catastrophic hospitalization, if you exempted, then start living life more careful, and healthy. And COWBOY UP!! sure there is a small percentage of people who should have insurance, those people get hit with legit ailments all the time. But in 50 years, I can count the times I went to hospital on one hand. Suturing myself is gonna be hard at first, but everyone is getting piercing now, how hard can it be. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 21057428 United States 10/21/2013 04:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 1. I don't go to any church 2. I"m a smoker 3. I'll have a glass of wine whenever I feel like it Well, as long as you accept Jesus you will qualify for heaven, and that's the only thing that matters Jesus said if you love me you will keep my commandments I do wise guy, now go stare in the mirror for a while. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 21057428 United States 10/21/2013 04:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 1. I don't go to any church 2. I"m a smoker 3. I'll have a glass of wine whenever I feel like it Just pick a Church after shopping around, Go with the easiest. How about Vaping? There are products that don't use tobbacco, And yet they contain nicotine. I don't think that the Bible mentioned any trouble with drinking, Just drunkenness. Just somethings to consider... I could switch to vaping, did that for a year and it was easy. As far as the wine, I might have one or two glasses per year, i'm not a big drinker. But, I'm definately not going to be forced to attend a church each week unless I actually wanted to, which I don't. So, this isn't an option for me. I hope it works well for others tho who choose to participate. |
*HAARP Lady* User ID: 48170672 United States 10/21/2013 04:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Here are links to the only three healthcare sharing ministries exempted: Quoting: Gator! [link to samaritanministries.org] [link to www.chministries.org] [link to mychristiancare.org] [link to mychristiancare.org] MediShare is another one. Don't get mad - Get a Pepsi! |