That's certainly a valid view. As I mentioned, much smarter people than I have translated the text as you've indicated. The NRSV, while still a flawed translation (all translations are imperfect), is considered to be the most accurate by most linguistic scholars so I'd give that one a gander if...
Fortunately the cross is so small, barely an inch long, that someone would have to be really invading my personal space to see that it had any symbols on it. Plus, I only pray in private or at church and I wouldn't use a rosary during a church service. Even the Catholic church frowns upon that I...
I personally do not believe in the intercession of the saints. Or, rather, I am not convinced of it. If further prayer and study of scripture convinces me otherwise, then I'll be open to it. As it stands now, I'd be using the four point cross more as a meditative symbol, but I'm worried that...
So this is pretty confusing, but I'll try to explain it the best I can. The Greek word that is often translated as 'effeminate' or 'male prostitutes' is Malakos. It is a commonly used word in the Bible and, depending on the context, has been translated to mean numerous things. The general...
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I was recently given a nice handmade rope rosary. I am not Catholic, but my family on my Mom's side is traditionally Catholic and I have a lot of affection for Catholicism even if I follow a different theological path, so I would really like to use this rosary. I'm a...
I hang out with my dog a bunch, read everything I can get my hands on, swim & run a lot, write music and go to school for energy technology. Also, lately I've been binge watching The Simpsons.
I'm not sure if that comparison is quite fair. Traffic laws are visibly enforced and most people are aware of them through living in our society today.
On the other hand, Christianity is one of many theologies and philosophies in our society and it would be easy for someone to be coerced by one...
Sorry for posting twice in a row, but your question made me think of a different question, or perhaps the same question in a different context:
Would Jesus rather us invite people to church or to the soup kitchen? Obviously the two aren't mutually exclusive, but I think it is an important thing...
I will ask you this: Do you think Jesus was a doormat? Jesus stood up for what he felt was right and was actually quite radical at the time (I would argue that he would still be seen as quite radical today). I don't think Jesus could be seen as a doormat, but rather he turned the other cheek in...
This is a subject I struggle with a great deal. Can those who practice peace, love and charity reach The Kingdom of Heaven despite a lack of faith in Jesus Christ? The New Testament teaches that the only way to salvation is through Jesus Christ, but can Jesus save people without their realizing...
Hello everybody! My name is Benjamin and I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you.
I am a Christian, but not always the best one. Living a charitable and minimalist life in service to God is important to me, although I am definitely far from always successful at this. I think I have...
Hello all! I am in need of advice and perspective. There may be some controversy in what I have to say and I suspect that I'll get a wide variety of responses and opinions, but I value each and every insight you have to offer. I don't want to start a heated debate, I merely want to hear what...