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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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Are the recent natural disasters expressions of God’s wrath?
The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami killed over 200,000 people. Suicide attacks by al-Qaeda upon the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 caused the deaths of 2,973 victims and 19 hijackers. Hurricane Katrina flooded 80% of New Orleans, Louisiana, killing … Continue reading
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Why do Christians insist that life starts at conception?
The Bible is the first and last word when it comes to defining life, before birth and afterward. Here are several verses that indicate God’s handiwork early in the womb: Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed … Continue reading
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If Jesus promises me peace, then why do I worry so much?
Peace is the heritage of the Christian. If that is so, why do so few experience it? I used to read self-help books because I wanted to better myself. I wanted more self-esteem, more inner strength, more peace. But I … Continue reading
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Why is marriage so important?
When God created marriage (Genesis 2:20-25), he gave one of the reasons for it in Malachi 2:15b: “He seeks godly offspring.” Another goal was to express, through the relationship of husband and wife, the bond between Christ and his church … Continue reading
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Why don’t Christians follow the laws in the OT about putting homosexuals to death?
When God delivered the Israelites from the Egyptians and brought them to Canaan, He gave them new rules to live by; he developed practically a whole new society. The rules he gave were so he, a holy God, could live … Continue reading
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I did not ask to be created, so why should I owe God anything?
This question does not really make sense. Since you had no consciousness before you were born, you could not make any choices. You did not ask because you could not ask. It is better to act in the real world … Continue reading
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Is it okay for Christians to wear tattoos?
When the Lord brought his people out of Egypt to bring them to a new land, he cautioned them against taking up any of their practices. “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print … Continue reading
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Why does God hate homosexuals?
You probably get the idea that God hates homosexuals from the many public radio and television figures and even street evangelists who have spoken against homosexuality using slurs and put-downs. You get the idea that God hates homosexuals because these … Continue reading
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How could God accept slavery?
What comes to mind when you think of the word slavery? Plantations. Back-breaking labor under the hot sun. Harriet Tubman. Whippings. Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Slave auctions. The Civil War. Abraham Lincoln and the Proclamation of Emancipation. Frederick Douglass. Chattel. Slave … Continue reading
Aren’t you dishonest in picking and choosing which laws in Leviticus to follow; for instance, regarding homosexuality, eating pork, and imposing capital punishment?
When God gave the laws to the Israelites, they were leaving Egypt. They were no longer under the laws of the Egyptians. So God gave them laws to help them see what a holy God they had, and through the … Continue reading
Should Americans allow Muslims to practice their religion according to their holy book, including the Shar’ia laws?
America has a representative government. It is rule by the people, for the people. So if enough Muslims can get specific religious laws voted into civil law here, then they will certainly be lawful. Look at what the homosexuals are … Continue reading
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God that says homosexuality is unnatural and yet people insist it is a choice – so who is right?
In the OT God told the Israelites not to engage in the same homosexual lusts as the people in the land to which God was sending them. So we know God is against homosexuality. It is certainly possible that some … Continue reading
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Is America a Christian nation?
People have presented several perspectives on this question – because no one agrees on what a Christian nation is. First, some believe America is a Christian nation because it was founded by people who fled religious persecution, and brought their … Continue reading
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Is it wrong to be rich?
We may have pity on poor people because they have so little. Then we respect those who have done well for themselves. But once they start getting “filthy rich,” like movie stars and billionaire tycoons, we think they must have … Continue reading
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How should my Christianity help me cope with the day-to-day stresses of life?
Our Christianity is not just a set of beliefs, but a living interaction with the Almighty. That’s why it “works.” Christ living through us is not theory, but life and strength. The steps that follow express your trust in … Continue reading
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What fun is it in heaven if we’re going to be playing harps forever?
I see only three passages in the Bible dealing with people playing harps in heaven. Let’s look at them. “And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having … Continue reading
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If God rules Heaven and the Devil runs Hell, doesn’t that make you a pawn?
When you see images of Hell in the comics, what do you see? A devil with horns, tail, cloven hoofs, and a pitchfork, surrounded by flames in a cavern dripping with stalactites, ready to torture another soul with sadistic glee. Yet this … Continue reading
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Would God accept believers of other faiths into heaven if they lived a good life?
The book of Romans is clear that God has concluded that “they are all under sin” (Romans 3:9). God has pointedly said, “There is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10). The faith one practices will have no bearing on … Continue reading
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Why would God give us free will and the promise of heaven or Hell if he already knows who’s going where?
You are confused because you are mixing things together that don’t belong together. When you mix the ingredients together improperly, you get a big stink! Here are your ingredients: God gave man free will. God promises heaven or Hell. God … Continue reading
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Some verses seem to indicate that Christians will live on earth, not in heaven. Is this true?
It seems that all the books and movies tell us about heaven with its winged angels and robed saints lounging on cloudy cushions strumming harps forever. This picture is unbelievably wrong. Christians will live forever on earth. Jesus said, “Blessed … Continue reading
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