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Anastacia, why do you interpret the scripture's use of "bow" so literally? Does a theatre company worship a false idol when they take their bow at the end of a show, to thank the audience? I believe that the scripture means not to bow down in worship of a false idol, not that one can never offer...

I have heard many, but especially Catholics, say that suicide is a sin for which there can be no forgiveness, or even that it is the only such sin. Do you believe that this true?

Hello, I'm a student, as well, I'm currently twenty and live in Rhode Island, so it seems like we're in pretty similar boats. I wanted to post here and welcome you to the boards, even if I'm not the best at making introductions. I've really enjoyed reading your posts, so far, they've all been...

I like the points you brought up about personal interpretations of the Bible, Aspen. I've always felt that a "personal interpretation" was important, and not understood why it was discouraged, but I took for granted that one's interpretation would be grounded in the study and understanding you...

I agree, both that I hope you find fellowship here in this community, and that it can be hard being one of the few Christians around, and others can make offensive statements without even meaning to, but I've also found it a great opportunity to reach out to those around me. As a friend, you've...

Sorry, I guess I misunderstood your post; it's hard to sense sarcasm on the internet, sometimes, and I thought you were seriously bringing up a woman's "marriage" to the Eiffel Tower as comparable to same-sex marriage. I definitely agree that it's funny, I just thought you were posing it as a...

That has already been addressed in earlier posts, but I'll reiterate in brief. There's a more detailed discussion a little ways back, though. Housing discrimination is illegal for a lot of reasons. If you don't want to follow the rules for renting "property," you don't have to rent your...

When did I change the subject? I directly addressed each point you brought up individually. Perhaps I did not express myself well, I can clarify if you would like. I think you've misunderstood me if you think this is what I'm doing. My citations from the scripture were chosen because you...

Both quotes are mine. Given this continued error, and his dismissive tone, I don't feel it will be constructive to continue the debate. We'll have to agree to disagree.

Ah, I think you misunderstood what I was saying; I wasn't referring to differences in the time at which the event was said to have occurred (although you have good research there, as well), I was referring to your earlier comments concerning the variation in accounts of its duration; that the...

I've always taken that verse to refer to actual higher powers, not those who, filled with vanity, presume themselves greater than another. The wise from whom we can learn, not the selfish tyrants to whom we are yoked. You, yourself, have attested to the acts of governments that do not punish...

What I mean is that the direct measure of the passage of time was dependent, to a degree, on the sun; there weren't yet clocks other such devices which measure the immediate passage of time, to my knowledge, without the use of the sun. Especially in the ancient times to which all the stories...

I think you'll find a good deal of variation in the accounts of exactly how long it lasted, since time, at least back then, was really only possible to measure by the sun and its movement; for the most part, all people had to go on was how long it felt like. Good research, though, I didn't know...

I don't think I get it. I'm following your logic to the natural conclusion. If acts of worship practiced by pagans cannot also be practiced by Christians to glorify God, then because pagans prayed, Christians cannot pray. [/size] No, you didn't. You mentioned nothing about the Cross of St...

Again, if you're referencing most large "communist" nations, you're referring to State Capitalism. Most times attempts at true communism have failed it is because they have been overrun by conquest from outside forces, although, as you say, it is true most of those are in small communities, and...

I think TexUs has addressed a lot of what I have to say, quite eloquently, but there are a few other points I'd like to bring up, as well. What of those work the fields? Christians plant in the spring and harvest in the fall, like pagans, do they not? Does Jesus oppose agriculture, then? We...

So to use a tree in a pagan ritual is sinful, to use a tree to celebrate the birth of Christ is good. It follows your own reasoning, even.I really fail to see the problem.

Nobody is requiring you to do anything with "your" property (as aspen said all property is God's property); nobody told you that you had to rent the apartment, you chose to rent the apartment, and, accordingly, there are rules you have to follow. Your argument is a lot like saying "Nobody can...

Are you truly saying that what I believe does matter, simply whether I put up decorations? That the gates of Heaven open for me were I to renounce my faith in Christ if I also stopped hanging mistletoe? Otherwise, what I believe must matter; Jesus knows believers, and knows who worship false...

Which "communist" lands? In many, religion was closely connected with communist movements, like Liberation Theology in South America, for instance. In others, sadly, this was the case, either because of the oppressive methods of the so-called communists suppressing anyone who might challenge...