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    Comment on the literal interpretation of the bible

    this article from an American newspaper was sent to me. it is amusing, but also comments on how people feel they can select which parts they want to believe and which they can ignaore. "In her radio show, Dr Laura Schlesinger said that, as an observant Orthodox Jew, homosexuality is an...
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    Is the Bible true

    Are there still people who believe that every word of the Bible is literally true and is God's absolute word to be followed and obeyed?
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    Can things be holy?

    different people have different things they consider religiously special. Perhaps the shrine at Lourdes, maybe a crucifix, an icon, a church, the altar, a copy of the Bible or the Quran, and so on. Is it possible for things or places to be holy? If so, what special powers do they have?
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    Does Satan have a plan for the world

    Do you think he has a set of objectives which he is trying to meet?
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    did God create a cruel world?

    if not, how did it get into its present position?
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    Do we believe the devil has horns and a pitchfork

    I was just curious from a verbal picture painted by a different thread on this forum. People also seemed to be reluctant to use the word devil. They kept using the expression 'you-know-who'. Does anybody know why I?
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    Is the world really 4.5 billion years old

    As requested by Steve. He says he will now show his scientific evidence that it is 6000 years old.
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    Doctrinal differences

    Are there really any doctrinal differences between any of the denominations? if we ignore whether we believe in this particular prophet or a different prophet, whether we accept this particular head of the church, or a different head of the Church. If we ignore whether women should preach or...
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    Was Jesus Married?

    I assume you all want to attack the theories more. They are widely held. Do you want them pasting in here?
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    God and omnipotence

    is it important that we believe that he is omnipotent? How many faiths believe that he is, or does he have limitations?
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    Would you marry outside of your faith?

    this thread was suggested by Michell, and I think it is a very good idea if we all found out what our views are on this Perhaps we could add, and if you did what would be the attitude of your family?
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    Exodus is a myth

    one of the things that almost certainly did not happen as quoted in the Bible is the Exodus.
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    Jesus drank alcohol

    Why do some Christian groups ban drinking wine, even to celebrate the last supper? If wine was good enough for Jesus, why should we settle for fruit juice?
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    The Trinity

    how many Christian sects do not accept the Trinity? Does anybody know?
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    What does God want from us?

    I have never understood why a God as great as God clearly is, would want to be worshipped? Ask yourself, if you were ruler of the world, would you want to be worshipped? I would not. Respected, yes. Listen to, yes. Even obeyed, yes. But worshipped? I think not. Would he create us just so he...
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    Mthew 1.1 to Mathew 1.17

    What exactly is this long list of genealogy for?
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    How

    How do I find any threads I am contributing to, or do I need to keep my own notes
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    Differences-2

    in the general debate under the Differences thread, we have had a really nice polite contributor confirming that his sect of the Christian religion (LDS) believes that without certain rituals performed by priests of his sect, people cannot be fully admitted to heaven. I personally do not...
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    Romans 8 V19

    "For creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God" How is this to be interpreted? Does this suggest God can do no more until we do it for him? Or what?
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    Differences

    Has anyone ever studied the real doctrinal differences between the various Christian sects? Are they just differences in the forms of worship, or are there any real differences in beliefs?
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