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    Mormons: Monolatry/Henotheism Question

    Hi All, I have a question for Mormons: I've frequently heard that Mormons believe in Monolatry--the belief that there are multiple gods, but only one is to be worshipped. (I think Henotheism means essentially the same thing, but I'm not entirely certain). I also understand that in Mormon...
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    How does monotheism differ from polytheism?

    The answer may seem obvious at first--polytheists believe in more than one God, and monotheists believe in only one God. But I think that on another level the answer isn't nearly so cut-and-dried. Consider the concept of "God" in some classic polytheistic systems--say, for example, the...
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    Homosexuality, Incest and Polygamy

    Hi All, Yes, another homosexual thread...I know, this dead horse has been beaten too many times already. Well, just ignore this thread if you're sick of it... Anyway, here's my question: aside from all religious arguments, what is the possible justification for making homosexual marriages...
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    Dualism: A solution to the problem of evil

    Hi All, One of the thorniest problems in most theistic systems is the problem of evil: that is, if God is all-powerful and all-good, then why does s/he allow evil to exist? Various solutions are offered, such as: *God has a reason to allow evil to exist that ultimately will result in a...
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    Cosmic Dualism Article

    Hi All, There is an excellent article in the current issue of FEZANA Journal concerning cosmic (vs. ethical only) dualism in Zoroastrianism. I don't know if there are any subscribers here, but if there are, perhaps we can discuss it. Peace
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    Was Jesus' Sacrifice Significant?

    Hi All, Was Jesus' sacrifice significant? What, if anything, did Jesus lose that he did not regain (and that fairly quickly--three days or 33 years; either way, a heartbeat of eternity)? How would you make the case that Jesus' sacrifice (or God the Father's sacrifice of his son) was...
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    Are Christians better than their God?

    Hi All, Some people decided to reject Christianity because of what they perceived as hypocrisy in the Church. However, my questioning with Christianity was in spite of what I saw as a group of people who, for the most part, were good, honest and loving. (Sure, not perfect--who is? And...
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    Good and Evil: How do you know the difference?

    Hi All, How can you tell the difference between good and evil? Are there any moral absolutes? If so, what are they? Or if you don't believe in moral absolutes, how do you personally view something as "good" or "evil" (or do you not use those categories at all?) Does your view of God hold...
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    Obey God...no matter what?

    Hi All, Would you obey God no matter what s/he asked you to do? What if you were asked to take the life of your child, like the Bible and Quran teach about Abraham? Are there certain things that God could ask you to do that you would refuse, regardless of the consequences? Closely related...
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    The Age-old Question: Genocide in the OT

    Hi All, How do you treat the passages in the Bible that show God as commanding genocide? Do you view them as misunderstandings of God, allegory, literally true, or otherwise? Do you think these passages add to the Bible or detract from it? Your thoughts would be appreciated. Peace
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    Free Will in Heaven?

    Hi All, Do you believe we will have free will in heaven? If so, what is to prevent evil from coming into heaven? Will people be so changed so that though they will be free, they will never choose evil? If it is possible to be free and never choose evil, then why weren't we made this way to...
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    Does God have free will?

    Hi Again, I was wondering: if God knows everything that will happen in the future, then can s/he be said to have free will? For example, if God know s/he was going to smite me down with a stroke on June 25, 2012, then could God chose not to do so? If s/he could chose not to do so, then...
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    What is the Greatest Sacrifice?

    Hi All, What is the greatest sacrifice that you can imagine? Many people here might point to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross--"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotton son, that whosoever believeth in him, shall not die, but have everlasting life." or "Greater...
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    Why Worship?

    Hi All, I was wondering: what is the purpose of worship? Worship literally "to ascribe worth" to someone or something. In many religions, worship is something commanded by God, and improper worship can lead to God's displeasure and punishment. (For example, the story of Nadib and Abihu in...
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    Hi All!

    Hello Everyone, I just joined about 5 minutes ago. I hope that I can contribute to this forum, and learn from the wisdom of others. :)
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