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Will suicide keep me out of Heaven?
I don't want to set off any red flags here. I am not pursuing a suicidal lifestyle, nor do I have the desire to end my life. That being said:
Perhaps the greatest thing a person can hope for is to enter the
Kingdom of Heaven.
We are told that if a…
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What is the basis for saying Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
Muslims claim that they worship the same god as Christians do. (Similarly, Christians claim to worship the same God as the Jews do.)
Are there any Christian denominations that accept this claim? If so, what is the biblical basis for this claim?
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What is the biblical basis to claim that masturbation is a sin?
There's definitely two sides to this coin, some people say that masturbation is not a sin that leads to death, others say that it's a sin because Jesus commands us to deny the desires of our flesh.
So my question to you, is multi-faceted: What…
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Why is Christianity considered a monotheistic religion?
One of the commandments states "place no other gods before me". Does this mean God is implying the existence of other gods, or why is this explicitly stated?
The Biblical universe also includes a varied cast of supernatural characters like Lucifer,…
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How do young earth creationists reconcile the age of the universe with the speed of light, and visible distant objects?
I am not trying to be argumentative, this is an earnest question, as this question got me in huge trouble when I was growing up attending a southern baptist Christian middle school. This question (and people's reactions to it) is actually one of the…
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What is the Biblical basis for the concept that Jesus spent time in Hell?
The Apostles Creed makes reference to Jesus descending into Hell. I have heard it claimed that His time spent in Hell was part of His redemptive work--in other words, that was necessary for Him to completely "pay the price" for our sins. However,…
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Atheism is the default position. Isn't the burden of proof on the Christian to assert that God exists?
The title is a bit tongue in cheek, but according to Christianity, is it necessarily right to have to make arguments starting from atheism? It seems obvious to me that God exists. However, in both causal arguments, or public policy, this seems the…
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Why don't many churches obey Paul's command that women must be silent in church?
In 1 Corinthians 14 Paul says that women must be silent in churches and ask questions to their husbands when they get home:
Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. If…
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Was baptism practiced before Christ?
A simple word search for "baptism" in the Old Testament turns up no matches. However by the time John the Baptist shows up on the scene and starts dunking people and calling it "for forgiveness of sins" (Mark 1:4) people seem to already have an…
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How to answer "Why do evil and suffering exist?"
I believe that evil exists because God gave us free will. Adam and Eve disobeyed God. Because of this The Fall of man happened and drew us away from God. Suffering exists not only because God can exert justice on the evil of the earth but also…
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Is saying "Oh My God" really using God's name in vain?
It's become habitual for me to say "Oh my God" in a situation where I am shocked or surprised, as I'm sure it's become for a lot of people.
I said "Oh My God" in the presence of a friend of mine once, a long time ago, and he said, "Don't use God's…
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Where does the concept of a "God-shaped hole" originate?
There's a concept that I heard used many times throughout my life in regards to idolatry. The idea is that inside each of us is a "God-shaped hole"--a place inside of our hearts that only God can fill. If we try to put anything else in there, it…
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If Adam and Eve were perfect, why did they choose to sin?
Adam and Eve, when they were created in the Garden of Eden, were without sin. Because of that, they were perfect and flawless.
However, with that theology in mind, I'm running up against a wall: Why, if Adam and Eve were perfect, did they choose to…
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How did all the animals fit into Noah's ark?
During the great flood Noah was ordered by God to fetch two animals of each species and put them into his ark.
19 And of every living thing of all flesh, you shall bring two of
every kind into the ark, to keep them alive with you; they shall…
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What is the biblical justification for permitting female pastors?
It seems that that 1Timothy 2:12-14 (NASB) says that women shouldn't be pastors. But there are many denominations that allow this.
1 Timothy 2:12-14 (NASB)
12 But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a
man, but to remain…
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