Actually Jon, if they limit the gender-neutral translating to the gener-neutral in the original language, it would make more sense of many passages. The...
I prefer to read the KJV on a regular basis. And I know it has some interpretation...and some of that interpretation outdated because it was interpreted to ...
That's always been my recommendation. Though, I prefer the NASB, as it is the most literal (yet still not totally literal as it could be). But if you know...
Thanks Mom ___ THE WILL OF GOD The will of God will never take you, Where the arms of God cannot support you. Where the riches of God cannot supply your needs....
... hmmm. Not wanting to get on an tangent but... I disagree. The bible is adequatly followed, and an easy read. The Catholic Study Bible is well written,...
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... in ... As a Baptist minister with an earned Masters of Divinity (not blowing my own horn here folks, I'm just as lost without Jesus as my friend 'rocket'...
I know I dont post much but I wanted to state that I back Rodney on this one. Not trying to flame Jon at all, the man is smart and knows his information,...
... Amen, Pastor Rodney! I completely agree, and it bothers me when people try to find the "truth that's right for them", and I feel sorry for and pray for...
Accepting that there is an absolute truth... I have trouble with the fact that interpretation of the bible by humans is how we as Christians define that truth....
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Try this one on for size! http://www.msnbc.com/news/737966.asp?cp1=1 Rick...
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That report was okay, but it, of course ignores the thouands of EverQuest players that play in moderation and lead normaly abnormal lives. This smacks of so...
Actually, the article did point out that cases like the ones they classify as addicts are very rare. They only said it once, but it's pretty clear-cut, so I ...
Wow. I ramble. That subject is just somewhat important to me, having been there. Sorry about that. Calinda ===== "Work like you don't need the money. Love like...
I know I've hardly posted at all in the two years or so that I've been in this group, but now I have a question that I felt was worth sharing. I've seen people...
Well its just a game. Should christian actors turn down roles as villians because they might have to lie in character to get ahead? Personally I had a hangup...
Hmm... Before I go on, I'd want to clarify up front, so you know where I stand on this and don't think you're getting one type of side when you're not: If I...
Luke 16:1-8 is the Parable of the Shrewd Manager -- a story Jesus tells about a proud and dishonest man who seems to cook his master's books in order to win ...
While there are all good points I dont see anything wrong with playing the bad guy. In all those movies that churches made and such someone has to play them...
... truth ... own ... Ok??? ... Never said it was and you can't find it in your cold sin filled heart Just a little personal here, or am I doing you the...
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In reponse to Jon's parting question: "Are catholics Christians?" Well, are they? In name, they would all say so.. yet you can't make a blanket statement and...
... Some of them are. Those who find the truth of the Bible and forgiveness of their sins through faith in Christ, not through ceremony, yes. Those who rely on...
... Deu 4:2 Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you. Deu 12:32 See that you do...
The body of Christ has many parts -- there is the head but, it is not the hand, and there is the foot but, it is not the eyes... What man uses for religion is...
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This would then be addressed to Cal and to Joey The concept of misrepresenting what the scripture in James says to christians (including catholics) is a...
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I could use those same arguements against any translation into any language other than the origional scriptures. (greek, etc) Why do we have translations into...
You guys need to re-read my posting again and check out the sites for and against. I think, if the committee had such well known conservative (I'm talking big ...
In response to Jon's comment: "Now Joey, what do you mean make Mary out more than she was? Theistic Evolution is still contested in the church. Gosh, you...
There is basiclly two main points that seperate Evangelical Protestants from Roman Catholics. 1> EPs hold to the 66 books of Carthage, the Bible, as inerrant...
I am going to start by saying you miss-quoted scripture. Let us remember that "Every word of God is flawless;..." What does this mean? It means that men should...