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    Salvation from what?

    It's worth pointing out that Christians have various views on these things. Sometimes the "varying views" are just semantics. I wish all of us could just agree, but we don't because we still have sin in us and our pride gets in the way. Granted, perhaps my following comment is an example of...
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    Salvation from what?

    Good questions. Here's my take: 1) I cannot say definitively, or even assume, that God did not save your heart. 2) God is One who requires respect by persons. He owes no respect. He is committed to loving people and He is committed to being perfectly just. 3) Regarding Adam: Think about this: a...
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    Salvation from what?

    I definitely agree that we need to be saved from ourselves. I also agree that we need to be saved from fundamentalists. By the term's original, historic meaning, I am a "fundamentalist" (and I do contribute to the World's problems). I cannot tell you specifically what God is angry at you for...
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    Salvation from what?

    I would add that the specific thing people are saved from is God's wrath. In other words, God saves people from His own divine justice by taking credit for their sin and accepting sin's just punishment upon Himself in Christ. In essence, "sin" is all forms of rebellion from God.
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    Do Atheists believe in free-will?

    Perhaps you're right. I am very likely imposing my biases onto my understanding of Atheism. It seems like the subject of free will is pretty perplexing from any theological perspective. Of course I'm free! See? I'm typing whatever I feel like typing here! Ha! But how is this possible? I know...
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    Do Atheists believe in free-will?

    So this doctrine, is belief in a supernatural force or forces that effect volition? Hmm... that doesn't make sense, because even a supernatural "variable" (force) is a force none-the-less. Even if the force is "in harmony with" human volition, it still binds the volition of each individual to...
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    Do Atheists believe in free-will?

    What I was thinking when I asked the question is- on one hand, it seems like free-will is fundamental to atheism. On the other hand, the scientific principle of cause and effect is widely accepted by atheists. So if every action or entity has a cause or origin, then even ideas and volition...
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    Do Atheists believe in free-will?

    Do Atheists believe in free-will? Why or why not?
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    Prominent Christian Leaders Blame Pagans, Gays and others for 9/11 attacks

    The difference between Robertson/Falwell and Christian leaders that I respect most is that Robertson/Falwell say "they" are the problem, those I respect most say "I am/we are" the problem. Christian leaders like that are out there; they just don't get as much press. (they tend to be quieter)...
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    Prominent Christian Leaders Blame Pagans, Gays and others for 9/11 attacks

    This might be for another forum, but why do you think people would have a god who is a jerk? Hmm... Maybe Robertson and Falwell simply believe that bad things never happen to good people. However, that would be problematic relative to their presumed views of Jesus. :shrug:
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    Prominent Christian Leaders Blame Pagans, Gays and others for 9/11 attacks

    I don't generally endorse guys like Falwell and Robertson but in this forum, those guys need an advocate to make the discussion more interesting. For that purpose, I will be the "Devil's advocate" here: PERHAPS Robertson and Falwell believe that God is sovereign over everything that happens...
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    Prominent Christian Leaders Blame Pagans, Gays and others for 9/11 attacks

    Who would the Osama blame?
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    If there is the devil, why did God create him?

    I think it has to do with freedom. God allows those He creates to be free because He loves them. Satan (a former angel) is no exception. I think that selfishness and pride lead to rebellion from God.
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    The weather is getting cold already!

    The weather here is awesome!
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    The Pledge of Allegiance

    "Under God" does not discriminate against any particular religion (except for maybe Atheism, but most Atheists do not even consider Atheism a religion). "Under God" basically stands in opposition to "under human tyranny." In the United States, we pledge that we are one nation that is not under...
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    why was the tree in the garden?

    love: to give them the freedom to chose obedience or disobedience
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    Totally Free Online Classes!

    I just found another site with a bunch of free online classes: Christian Courses
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    First day, first post

    welcome to Religious Forums! Post a lot!
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    Totally Free Online Classes!

    I have noticed lately that many universities and seminaries have started offering totally free online classes. There are some secular examples of this (MIT for example) but but because this is a religious forum, below are some links to about 30 free seminary classes- complete with audio lectures...
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    The Courts Cannot Help But Make Law!

    If this is true, can we really distinguish between the Legislative and Judicial branches of government? Shouldn't the courts at least consult with the legislature before acting in a way that could be construed as "making law?" By definition, if courts "make law," they are overreaching their...
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