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Category Archives: Doubt Busters
What is the meaning of life?
The many sales of self-help and spiritual-help books tells me that people are hungry to get more out of life. On the other hand, many people do not question their place in life. They are satisfied with the status quo. … Continue reading
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Isn’t it true that all the religions are worshiping the same God?
If you, a stranger, were to come up to me and tell me that your father and my father were the same person because both are human beings, should I immediately assume they were the same father? To see if … Continue reading
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If religions did not exist, wouldn’t there be peace on this planet?
You assume that the presence of religion the only reason we lack peace. The media is full of reports of people getting into trouble or suffering, and religion is seldom the issue. Are there not troubles based on money, sex, … Continue reading
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Isn’t it okay to judge a religion by its misguided followers?
I’ve read online blogs composed of former customers of a store who were disturbed by its salesmen. Based on one event, they would never shop at that store or buy their services again. How many people have had protracted trouble … Continue reading
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Since love is a higher form of motivation, isn’t it improper to be motivated by rewards?
We can answer this by examining how Jesus responded to Peter’s question. Peter wondered what he was going to get after leaving all to follow Jesus: “Then answered Peter and said unto him [Jesus], Behold, we have forsaken all, and … Continue reading
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Why would the law put a child to death for hitting or cursing his parents?
Here are the two verses: And he who strikes his father or his mother shall surely be put to death. And he who curses his father or his mother shall surely be put to death. (Exodus 21:15, 17) Remember that … Continue reading
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Why did an angry God kill everyone at the Flood? (with video slideshow)
Here is what the Bible actually says: And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the Lord that … Continue reading
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Why did God tell Moses to kill children?
Here is the passage: “Now therefore, kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman who has known a man intimately. But keep alive for yourselves all the young girls who have not known a man intimately” (Numbers … Continue reading
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Why would God command violence toward the Israelites in the Old Testament?
Do keep the violence in perspective. God made a covenant with the people of ancient Israel. The covenant through Moses stated that God would bless them with his protection and provision if they obeyed him, and visit them with war, … Continue reading
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If God is pro-life, why did he command the slaughter of infants and children in the OT?
If we believe in freedom, why do we imprison our own citizens? If we believe in freedom of speech, why do people sue others for slander? If we believe in equal opportunity employment for all, then why would Democrats refuse … Continue reading
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