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Is a moral society more open to the gospel than an immoral one?
One of the answers to Why do many Christians object to same-sex civil marriage? got me thinking. If we work to make the common morals of our society more in line with Biblical morality does that make the members of our society more open to the…
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Paul's analysis of Abraham's "offspring(s)" in Galatians 3
In Paul's letter to the Galatians, he talks about (among other things) how God's promise to Abraham was fulfilled in Christ. Galatians 3:16 reads (in the NRSV; other translations may say "seed", "progeny", "descendants", etc.):
Now the promises…
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Why is rape not in the 10 commandments?
Seems like a good one to touch on.
I'm sure there could have been room in there somewhere if he wanted it. Why not?
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How does the Filioque affect Reformed Protestant theology?
In the past, extremely influential Eastern theologians (Photius the Great, Mark of Ephesus, etc.) have rejected the Filioque on important theological grounds.
Likewise, the Latin Catholic church insists on the insertion of "and the Son" into the…
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Where does the story of "the Cross on top of Adam's Skull" come from?
On my trip to Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the tour guide told us that inside the church, there is a place where the Cross was located, and right beneath the Cross, there buried the Adam's ( yes, Adam our great-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand…
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What actions does the LDS church (Mormon) take when a member does not pay tithing?
According to official policy, what happens to members of the LDS church who do not pay their tithing? Specifically, what happens to those who:
Forget to pay tithing for an extended period of time, or
Openly refuse to pay tithing.
Background: I am…
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Exorcisms: effective remedy or historical curiosity?
Are exorcisms considered, in the various Christian Professions, an effective remedy for possession?
I thought they were just a curiosity from the past, but here's what I found on Wikipedia:
Gabriele Amorth (born 1 May 1925) is an Italian Roman…
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What is the Biblical basis for annihilationism or the conditionalist doctrine of hell?
By conditionalist doctrine, I mean the belief that hell is the destruction of those souls that go there, rather than the everlasting torment or eventual purification of said souls.
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Is it generally acceptable to attend a bible study as a non Christian?
I am a bit curious about seeking out a bible study. There are several reasons for this:
A friend of mine (in another country) says she finds such a study group enjoyable, and it seems to be a good way to meet new people. (I myself just moved to a…
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Is it a sin to do "works" for the sake of "rewards" in heaven?
I was reading up on an article that was talking about rewards in heavens. Then it struck me, is it a sin to do "works" for the sake of "rewards" in heaven ?
What does the Bible have to say regarding doing works for the sake of rewards in heaven…
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What is the significance of a double cross?
What is the significance of a cross with two cross-bars to Christians? Does it carry different symbolism than a normal cross?
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What is the theory that there is more than one "Satan" called, and what is its basis?
I'm remembering back to a conversation that I had with an individual who was adamant about the fact that Satan was a made up Angel. That instead of Satan being a singular object, satan was actually the term for an angel.
He was claiming that there…
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"I will lift Your Name"
Lots of Christian Rock songs have a curious metaphor about "Lifting Your Name". Is this a direct reference to the words of St. Paul, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend (Phil 2:10)?
If so, is it said in reference to the previous…
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Was Christianity intended to have denominations?
Does the Bible guide us to break into denominations? There are plenty of verses about unity and the church but then there's the 12 tribes of Israel.
From a biblical standpoint, are denominations our way of making Christianity fit our needs or are…
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Why was it necessary for Mary to be a virgin?
A lot of emphasis seems to be placed on the virginity of Mary. (For discussion on that, see this question)
Is there a theological reason why Jesus's birth had to be a virgin birth? Obviously God could have chosen a non-virgin to be the mother of…
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