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Recent content by Bob Dixon

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    Free will vs. predestination: Which are you?

    That depends on whether we have the godlike power of immanent causation (that is, whether we can act as Prime Movers). And that depends on whether consciousness is reducible to physical processes, or whether it emerges from them as its own distinct kind of thing.
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    Animism is compatible with Christianity

    Like many things, this seems to be a matter of two parties being unable to agree on definitions. In this case, the definition of "Christian". I tend to agree with you on this one, Shiranui; it seems to me that Christianity and Animism aren't entirely incompatible. But then, the way I define...
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    Can you summarise your beliefs in a few sentences?

    Human beings should strive towards virtue above all. The highest virtue is contemplation of the divine. A good way to approach religions is as a guide for that. Christ provides us with an excellent example of a virtuous person. We are all children of God; Christ points that out to us.
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    Why there is something rather than nothing is a bad question and nothing is a flawed concept

    What makes you guys think that there's a default expectation at all? Surely, the only reason we think that either something or nothing could be an "expectation" is because there is a something around to expect, no?
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    Are Jahovah Witness Christian?

    I see where you're going with this, but Mormons place Jesus in a central role within their religion, defining themselves largely through their allegiance to him. Sure, they have an unconventional view (to say the least), but that can't mean that they're not any kind of Christian at all, can it?
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    Not quite new, but...

    Hello Religiousforums! I'm Bob Dixon. As you can see. I'm not exactly new; I was an active member years ago, but I eventually stopped posting. I don't know why, but I suppose that's how things go sometimes. Recent events have drawn me back to the forums that once felt like home. You really...
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    I am a religiously confused, anxiety-ridden tenth grader

    Welcome! Good luck. Don't take it too seriously, yeah?
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    Which Church has the best artwork?

    Roman Catholic or Orthodox. No question.
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    Jesus' Strange Request

    God needs no reminder, of course. But humans do. By having Jesus say this, the Gospel's author reminds the reader of this reality. Why Jesus said it may be unclear, but it is easier to determine why the author included this.
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    Dietary laws & Circumcision:Magical/religious?

    Why do you think it can't be a coincidence? Also, I'd like to see a source on that claim. I don't necessarily doubt it, but it would be cool to see a journal article that provides evidence of that.
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    Respectful Question to Gnostics

    You should make that thread, then. I'd be interested.
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    What is the "message" of the Gospels?

    As much as I agree with you, I'd like you to consider that it's more like grafting Red Delicious apples onto a Granny Smith tree. Jews and Gentiles are all humans, after all. As such, the grafting analogy (and the defense against it) becomes meaningless. Perhaps you can say that Jesus himself...
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    Respectful Question to Gnostics

    This, too, is true. Personally, I can't decide if it's completely meaningless or simply too deep for me. I'm leaning towards too deep for me, but it really can be quite an impenetrable text.
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    Why Apochyphal/Gnostic writings are not part of Canon

    ... but what basis are YOU using? For example, the Gospel of Thomas. You wouldn't include that in the canon, would you? Why not?
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    Hey, I'm around! Not posting quite as much as I was at one point, but I'm definitely here. I'm...

    Hey, I'm around! Not posting quite as much as I was at one point, but I'm definitely here. I'm doing well, O brother. Thanks for caring.
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