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Recent content by A4B4

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    Dualism: Could Deism and Theism work together?

    Thank you for pointing out the distinction of spiritual deism. I am familiar with deism, but spiritual deism is not something I was even aware of before your post, to be perfectly honest. So, can a spiritual deist believe in divinely-inspired (though likely not inerrant) scripture, and can they...
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    Dualism: Could Deism and Theism work together?

    Dualism is a controversial theory of mind, that the mind (or "soul") is greater than just the brain, or in other words there may be both a physical and spiritual realm -- the former which our bodies inhabit, the latter our minds -- which are separate but still connected. This was famously...
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    Do the differences matter?

    It's been several years now that I've identified with Christian Deism or, more recently, Liberal Protestantism. Recently I have been exploring some new church communities, as that community and structure was missing from my life. I have also been trying to approach the subject with an open mind...
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    Proof of Jesus...

    I had always considered Tacitus' book Annals as "proof" that Jesus was at least a man. Unlike the writings of Josephus, Tacitus writes negatively of Jesus, calling him superstitious, etc. He talks about riots and such ensuing throughout Judea and Rome following Jesus' execution. You can read it...
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    How Christian am I?

    Thanks everyone for the replies! So, it's interesting that so much of the debate has been centered around whether Jesus is the biological son of God, or whether he is the spiritual son of God, or both. In fact, I did recently go to a church I've visited a few times before. One guy there asked...
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    How Christian am I?

    I believe that Jesus was a man, born of Mary and Joseph. I believe that he lived a life that was at least exemplar, but perhaps perfect. I nonetheless feel we should follow his teachings. In several accounts of the transfiguration and Jesus' baptism, God introduces Jesus as, "My son, whom I...
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    How Christian am I?

    I was raised in a Christian family, but my beliefs have changed form over the years. The reason I ask how Christian I am, is that I would like to start surrounding myself with other Christians. I am just too conservative to fit in with most non-religious people. The problem is, I don't want to...
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    Would your church / denomination be willing to accept me?

    I've always struggled with my faith, as defined by the typical Christian. I'd classify myself as a sort of Christian Deist, not unlike Thomas Jefferson. I believe that God exists, that He created the universe, but that He plays a generally passive role. (Technically, since I believe in a...
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    Interactionism

    To be technical, you're correct. Originally it was thought to be such, but since then the Big Bang Theory has been modified to be the beginning of our universe, not the beginning of all which is physical. It is now said to be the collision of two membranes which caused the Big Bang, in what is...
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    Interactionism

    In reading up on Dualism, I came across the familiar topic of Interactionism, and the problems surrounding it. For example, if the mind is indeed separate from the body, then how can they interact? When I think to myself, "Get up and go for a run," how does that thought get turned into that...
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    Bible Group Read. . . ?

    Don't know if it's too late, but I would be interested. I can be a little busy at times, but I'll try to keep up if its not too late. Also, concerning differences between translations, they can be huge. For example, Isaiah 45:7: KJV: "I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and...
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    What does your synagogue/church/mosque do for the community?

    What does your synagogue/church/mosque do for the community? It is my (limited) understanding, for example, that Catholics have brought education and healthcare to the far corners of the world, or that Seventh-Day Adventists have likewise established some very good hospitals. I understand that...
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    Can you know happiness without knowing sadness?

    Can you know happiness without knowing sadness?
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    Any Liberal Christians on the board?

    I would agree with this, at least personally. Although by the definition provided, it seems most anything that challenges the traditional doctrines of Christianity might be considered "Liberal Christianity."
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    Jewish commandment not to destroy God's name + Dead Sea Scrolls

    Well, that's a good question! Depends who you ask, although many Jews take it as far as to write G-d instead of God. Still, when proper care is taken, and His name (or title) is written on a permanent medium, it is okay. The only real fear with writing His name (or title) is that it will be...
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