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[Malapapa]

There are four main symptoms associated with a psychotic episode:

* hallucinations,
* delusions,
* confused and disturbed thoughts, and
* a lack of insight and self-awareness.

That describes Piratis and Oracle to a "T"!

Strangely, those are typical characteristics of people who turn to the Bible for answers!

Like the island's first president. you mean?

[Oracle]

There are four main symptoms associated with a psychotic episode:

* hallucinations,
* delusions,
* confused and disturbed thoughts, and
* a lack of insight and self-awareness.

That describes Piratis and Oracle to a "T"!

Strangely, those are typical characteristics of people who turn to the Bible for answers!

Like the island's first president. you mean?

Those were different times, my friend.

The change was signalled by when he turned towards Democracy for the answers, and we were crucified by the Turks ...

The Ancient Greeks' creation; Democracy. Abandoned because it set people free. Replaced by religion ... (thank you Joseph/Barnabas ).

We are denied this freedom, Democracy, dangling temptingly like the grapes to Tantalus, gifted to us by our ancestors and our rightful inheritance. Denied to us by the Islamist racist Turks ...

[Get Real!]

BARNABAS: THE MAN WHO ENCOURAGED OTHERS.

Be Generous: Acts 4:36-37.

[36] Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, [37] sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. [ESV]

An example of such giving is a Hellenistic Jewish believer named Joseph, also known as Barnabas to the apostles. A Hellenistic Jew was one who grew up in and was influenced by Greek culture.

Barnabas' Greek identity emerges from his roots in Cyprus. The Jews settled the island of Cyprus during the Ptolemaic period (after 330 BC) but were expelled in AD 117 after rebelling. Barnabas most likely was born there or his family came from there. His religious roots are indicated by the fact that he is a Levite, one of only three references to a Levite in the New Testament. Levites were often wealthy and very well educated, but not all were priests. Generally, Levites were not to own land. Exceptions, however, existed in the Old Testament, and life for Levites was different by the first century. Levites served in the temple, keeping watch over the gates, policing the area, instructing, and copying the Torah. Joseph is a very common name, which may explain why the apostles called him Barnabas.

http://www.founders.org/ss/life/052409.htm

You’re quoting stuff from a controversial Baptist denomination!

http://www.founders.org/info/about.html

http://peterlumpkins.typepad.com/peter_ ... touch.html

[Piratis]

Hell, the difference between Cypriots, Cretans, Rhodians and other Greek islanders is far less than even the difference between the Londoners and Liverpudlians!


Totally untrue; London and Liverpool have the same Government, identical laws, drive on the same side of the road, have a common national soccer team etc. etc.

You are trying to perpetuate a myth; Cyprus is NOT part of the Greek Nation, as you have previously stated! Cypriots are not Greek, I find it hard to credit someone defending this idea!

lana

Lana, I am not sure if you are kidding here ...

Obviously all the differences you mention are a result of forcing Cyprus to be a separate state. If Cyprus was allowed to be part of the Greek Republic as the Cypriots wanted then none of those things would be different for Cyprus.

[denizaksulu]

BARNABAS: THE MAN WHO ENCOURAGED OTHERS.

Be Generous: Acts 4:36-37.

[36] Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, [37] sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. [ESV]

An example of such giving is a Hellenistic Jewish believer named Joseph, also known as Barnabas to the apostles. A Hellenistic Jew was one who grew up in and was influenced by Greek culture.

Barnabas' Greek identity e

merges from his roots in Cyprus. The Jews settled the island of Cyprus during the Ptolemaic period (after 330 BC) but were expelled in AD 117 after rebelling. Barnabas most likely was born there or his family came from there. His religious roots are indicated by the fact that he is a Levite, one of only three references to a Levite in the New Testament. Levites were often wealthy and very well educated, but not all were priests. Generally, Levites were not to own land. Exceptions, however, existed in the Old Testament, and life for Levites was different by the first century. Levites served in the temple, keeping watch over the gates, policing the area, instructing, and copying the Torah. Joseph is a very common name, which may explain why the apostles called him Barnabas.

http://www.founders.org/ss/life/052409.htm

You’re quoting stuff from a controversial Baptist denomination!

http://www.founders.org/info/about.html

http://peterlumpkins.typepad.com/peter_ ... touch.html

GR; Could you please translate the attached inscription for me. It is at the base of the bell tower of St. Barnabas Church.






I am sure it has nothing to do with the topic at hand but it would be nice to know.

Thank you in advance

Deniz

[DT.]

BARNABAS: THE MAN WHO ENCOURAGED OTHERS.

Be Generous: Acts 4:36-37.

[36] Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, [37] sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. [ESV]

An example of such giving is a Hellenistic Jewish believer named Joseph, also known as Barnabas to the apostles. A Hellenistic Jew was one who grew up in and was influenced by Greek culture.

Barnabas' Greek identity e

merges from his roots in Cyprus. The Jews settled the island of Cyprus during the Ptolemaic period (after 330 BC) but were expelled in AD 117 after rebelling. Barnabas most likely was born there or his family came from there. His religious roots are indicated by the fact that he is a Levite, one of only three references to a Levite in the New Testament. Levites were often wealthy and very well educated, but not all were priests. Generally, Levites were not to own land. Exceptions, however, existed in the Old Testament, and life for Levites was different by the first century. Levites served in the temple, keeping watch over the gates, policing the area, instructing, and copying the Torah. Joseph is a very common name, which may explain why the apostles called him Barnabas.

http://www.founders.org/ss/life/052409.htm

You’re quoting stuff from a controversial Baptist denomination!

http://www.founders.org/info/about.html

http://peterlumpkins.typepad.com/peter_ ... touch.html

GR; Could you please translate the attached inscription for me. It is at the base of the bell tower of St. Barnabas Church.






I am sure it has nothing to do with the topic at hand but it would be nice to know.

Thank you in advance

Deniz

Just says how the place was rennovated with funds donated by the monks and opened by Archbishop Makarios.

[denizaksulu]

Hell, the difference between Cypriots, Cretans, Rhodians and other Greek islanders is far less than even the difference between the Londoners and Liverpudlians!


Totally untrue; London and Liverpool have the same Government, identical laws, drive on the same side of the road, have a common national soccer team etc. etc.

You are trying to perpetuate a myth; Cyprus is NOT part of the Greek Nation, as you have previously stated! Cypriots are not Greek, I find it hard to credit someone defending this idea!

lana

Lana, I am not sure if you are kidding here ...

Obviously all the differences you mention are a result of forcing Cyprus to be a separate state. If Cyprus was allowed to be part of the Greek Republic as the Cypriots wanted then none of those things would be different for Cyprus.

...and pigs may fly.


If the Ottomans really did what you constantly say they did, you'd be all talking Turkish. (or even Hebrew).

[Oracle]

BARNABAS: THE MAN WHO ENCOURAGED OTHERS.

Be Generous: Acts 4:36-37.

[36] Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, [37] sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. [ESV]

An example of such giving is a Hellenistic Jewish believer named Joseph, also known as Barnabas to the apostles. A Hellenistic Jew was one who grew up in and was influenced by Greek culture.

Barnabas' Greek identity emerges from his roots in Cyprus. The Jews settled the island of Cyprus during the Ptolemaic period (after 330 BC) but were expelled in AD 117 after rebelling. Barnabas most likely was born there or his family came from there. His religious roots are indicated by the fact that he is a Levite, one of only three references to a Levite in the New Testament. Levites were often wealthy and very well educated, but not all were priests. Generally, Levites were not to own land. Exceptions, however, existed in the Old Testament, and life for Levites was different by the first century. Levites served in the temple, keeping watch over the gates, policing the area, instructing, and copying the Torah. Joseph is a very common name, which may explain why the apostles called him Barnabas.

http://www.founders.org/ss/life/052409.htm

You’re quoting stuff from a controversial Baptist denomination!

http://www.founders.org/info/about.html

http://peterlumpkins.typepad.com/peter_ ... touch.html

A man after your own heart!

[denizaksulu]

BARNABAS: THE MAN WHO ENCOURAGED OTHERS.

Be Generous: Acts 4:36-37.

[36] Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, [37] sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. [ESV]

An example of such giving is a Hellenistic Jewish believer named Joseph, also known as Barnabas to the apostles. A Hellenistic Jew was one who grew up in and was influenced by Greek culture.

Barnabas' Greek identity e

merges from his roots in Cyprus. The Jews settled the island of Cyprus during the Ptolemaic period (after 330 BC) but were expelled in AD 117 after rebelling. Barnabas most likely was born there or his family came from there. His religious roots are indicated by the fact that he is a Levite, one of only three references to a Levite in the New Testament. Levites were often wealthy and very well educated, but not all were priests. Generally, Levites were not to own land. Exceptions, however, existed in the Old Testament, and life for Levites was different by the first century. Levites served in the temple, keeping watch over the gates, policing the area, instructing, and copying the Torah. Joseph is a very common name, which may explain why the apostles called him Barnabas.

http://www.founders.org/ss/life/052409.htm

You’re quoting stuff from a controversial Baptist denomination!

http://www.founders.org/info/about.html

http://peterlumpkins.typepad.com/peter_ ... touch.html

GR; Could you please translate the attached inscription for me. It is at the base of the bell tower of St. Barnabas Church.






I am sure it has nothing to do with the topic at hand but it would be nice to know.

Thank you in advance

Deniz

Just says how the place was rennovated with funds donated by the monks and opened by Archbishop Makarios.

Thanks DT. I always knew you two were inseperable - as in one.

[Piratis]

Hell, the difference between Cypriots, Cretans, Rhodians and other Greek islanders is far less than even the difference between the Londoners and Liverpudlians!


Totally untrue; London and Liverpool have the same Government, identical laws, drive on the same side of the road, have a common national soccer team etc. etc.

You are trying to perpetuate a myth; Cyprus is NOT part of the Greek Nation, as you have previously stated! Cypriots are not Greek, I find it hard to credit someone defending this idea!

lana

Lana, I am not sure if you are kidding here ...

Obviously all the differences you mention are a result of forcing Cyprus to be a separate state. If Cyprus was allowed to be part of the Greek Republic as the Cypriots wanted then none of those things would be different for Cyprus.

...and pigs may fly.


If the Ottomans really did what you constantly say they did, you'd be all talking Turkish. (or even Hebrew).

Have you ever considered that this is why you are talking Turkish?

We were lucky that Cyprus was one of the last territories to fall to the Ottomans and the Ottomans lost control of our island in 1878, or else what happened to the west and north coasts of Asia Minor would happen to Cyprus also.