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O'Darby
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Faith is, of course, at the very heart of all religious belief. We use the term "faith" as though it had a definite meaning we all shared and understood. Almost as though the meaning were self-evident. Nothing could be further from the truth. In the context of Christian theism, faith can have...
O'Darby
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It should be obvious to anyone who skims my blog (pretty much no one does, but if someone did it should be obvious to them!) that I'm not too interested in the sorts of discussions that predominate on most forums. Debating Bible verses and Christian doctrines has limited appeal to me anyway and...
O'Darby
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(Sand, not snow - White Sands, NM) In the previous blog entry, I described my Christianity as largely symbolic, meaning that I believe most Christian doctrines point toward deeper truths and are not to be taken literally (although you can certainly take them that way). This entry concerns the...
O'Darby
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(Pastor O'Darby preaching to his little flock at the aptly named Devil's Golf Course in Death Valley) This entry will examine how an O'Darby sort of Christianity differs from the sort that predominates at all Christian forums. You'll understand why I'm in a near-constant state of bewilderment...
O'Darby
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(In case you wondering, the photo is Mrs. O'Darby, a real stick in the mud.) A glib Christian apologist named Dr. Frank Turek insists atheists must "steal from God" in order to assert moral claims and rights. Is this true? Dr. Turek has a radio program, podcast, book and ministry called "I...
O'Darby
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The New Atheists are famous for characterizing religious faith as mindless and silly. Richard Dawkins famously said, "Faith is belief without evidence and reason; coincidentally, that's also the definition of delusion." When I've challenged atheists as to how they explain the religious belief...
O'Darby
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This is somewhat of a follow-up to my testimony as set forth in my first blog entry. It's how I’ve made my peace with all the various species of Christianity and the internecine fussing and feuding. First and foremost, I’m a theist. I have a very strong conviction, based on extensive study and...
O'Darby
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Romans 3:23 is one of the key verses in all the New Testament. It was one of the first I memorized as a Christian newbie. Only recently, however, did I give it much thought. The literal translation is, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (NASB). There are apparently nuances...
O'Darby
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I spent several years on a forum dominated by atheists. It was open to all religions as well as atheism, but the forum culture was very atheist-friendly. Atheists' posts were moderated much more leniently than those of Christians. Few believers waded into the section specifically for atheists...
O'Darby
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This is a touchy subject, so let me be clear about a few things right up front: First, I don’t ridicule Young Earth Creationists. As I described in my blog entry on epistemology, I acknowledge the possibility that Hinduism or even atheism might be true. I hold Christian convictions, not...
O'Darby
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I started a thread in the forums that was quickly locked because I had unwittingly strayed into forbidden territory (the T Doctrine :)). The thread made a point that has become central to my Christianity, however, so I am reviving it here in a new, improved and entirely non-T form. I've always...
O'Darby
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Epistemology always rears its head on religious forums on which I've participated over the years. Epistemology is the branch of philosophy dealing with knowledge - what knowledge is and what it means to claim we "know" something. Many times over the years I've been told that I say things that...
O'Darby
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I thought I'd begin with a short testimony since, well, that seems like a good place to start. I was raised by two incorrigibly alcoholic parents, both of whom had died by the time I was 21. I was effectively raised as an only child since my brother and sister were much older and escaped the...
Angelina
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Genesis 2 4 This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, when the Lord God made the earth and the heavens. 5 Now no shrub had yet appeared on the earth and no plant had yet sprung up, for the Lord God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no one to work the...
Angelina
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My prayer warrior friend and I were invited by our friend from Church (Will), to join others in a little village in the middle of a forest. The purpose was to pray for the people there, as his friend (Luke) who lived in this village, was hoping for a break through in the atmosphere over the...
Angelina
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Many years before this testimony when both my parents were still alive, I had a dream that I went into heaven. While in heaven I met both my parents. They were so happy to see me and there was an atmosphere of peace surrounding this place. We were in a massive white, marble like hall which...
Angelina
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If you had a choice of two Surgeon's ...one fresh out of med school or an experienced surgeon in a specific field of medicine which you or your loved ones require, which surgeon would you choose? Experience isn't everything but it sure does make a difference when it comes to our peace of mind...
Ellanjay
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$1.06B in U.S. Arms Sales Greenlit for Taiwan in 2023 | China In Focus #Washington is okaying a new $440 million arms sale to #Taiwan—part of an even greater effort to boost its defenses, with over a billion dollars in deals greenlit this year. What's driving the urgency? And are the actions...
Ellanjay
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Chinese Spy Balloon Used US Tech to Spy on America: Report | China In Focus 00:00 Intro 00:33 Chinese Spy Balloon Used U.S. Tech to Spy on America: Report 02:37 Missouri AG to Investigate CCP 'Service Centers' 04:20 'Unconstitutional:' DOJ on Florida Law That Restricts Chinese Land...