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(tim_from_pa) And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, and Jesus was (as was supposed the son of Joseph), but in fact Jesus which was the son of Heli, Which was the son of Matthat..... Hmm, unless there's an odd grammatical nuance in the original Hebrew which can't be conveyed in...

(kriss;27020) There really should be no argument here scripture shows Mary genology through her father you just have to look at the hebrew to understand that son here means son in lawno big mystery here just a lack of language clarity kriss:If you don't mind my asking, since I know next to...

kriss:You seem to know a lot more about ancient languages than me, so I'm curious: is the word for "son" in the instance of "son of Heli" in the original Greek, different than the word for "son" that is used in the rest of the genealogy? I.e., is there any linguistic difference that...

(blacksmith;26977) Neither the sun, the station, or the train are foundational, not one of their trajectories contains any truth in the absence of the others. Nothing is certain beyond a limited description, and most significantly- no foundation is required. Once enough information is gathered...

(tim_from_pa;26285) Skeptics will point out that they contradict each other, but they don't. Matthew's genealogy traces Jesus' father's lineage. The genealogy in Luke shows Mary's. I'm confused by this. Looking at Luke 3:23, the genealogy begins with Joseph, not Mary. Mary is never even...

(kriss;26956) like I said Lunar you better get yourself educated not being rude here but yes that's exactly who it from Satan I don't think all Muslims realize this I think they many think they worshiping god. But it wont take much research to find out the truth. Not even because of what it says...

(thesuperjag;26954) Which one is from Satan? A god who wants to put an end to every Christian and Jews (Qu'ran 9:5) or a God who is not willingly that any shoul perish, but all come to repentance? (II Peter 3:9)Jag Neither of them are. Just because a belief is misguided or wrong doesn't make it...

Well, I'm not the sort that believes homosexuality is wrong, but even I can't stand behind this bill. For Life is right - it's a clear first amendment violation. If they were teaching homosexuality was wrong in schools that would be one matter, but to tell a church - something that no one is...

(kriss;26936) Lunar get educated the quran is the book of a false prophet allah is not our god are we to hate muslims no of course not we are also not to hate buddists, or any other religions but we are also to decern false prophets and not hide our head in the sand Islam preach hate in the...

(thesuperjag;26717) I have a problem putting a Muslim in the White House. Their Qu'ran says not to make friends with Christians and Jews. (People of the Book) (Qu'ran 3:28) It also says that they are commanded to kill Christians and Jews where ever they find them. (Qu'ran 9:5)Jag The Gospel of...

I think the war in Iraq was a terrible mistake. I would advocate staying over there longer if there was some conceivable way in which things wouldn't fall apart the instant we left, regardless of the circumstances, but the ideological rifts there are much too great to be quelled by force. As it...

blacksmith:I don't think what you're describing is actually even contradictory to what I've said. All truth is understandable in relation to our foundational beliefs. That being said, I fear that I'm still not grasping your point, specifically when you say it requires "no acceptance of axioms...

(blacksmith;26772) Lunar I am presenting a coherentist view of the world because coherentism makes sense, as opposed to foundationalism that requires irrational acceptance. blacksmith:Coherentism does require irrational acceptance as well, though. If each of the beliefs you hold justifies each...

I totally agree, Letsgofishing. This sounds extremely sensationalist. Highlighting the word "atheist" in all caps doesn't do much for its credibility, either.Also, just how much stock ought we to be putting in information that we get from anonymous emails in the first place?

I think I'm with kriss on this one. There's no sort of rationalizing I could possibly do to decide between the lives of two beloved children. It would have to be a snap decision.

(Pariah;26018) James 2: 14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give...

(blacksmith;26488) When a train goes past a station, which one is moving; the train, or the station? The train moves in relation to the station, and the station moves in relation to the sun. The question then becomes- is the sun foundational or stationary, or does it also move in relation to a...

(Wakka) Rejoice! I'm so happy for you . Thanks very much, Wakka! I'm very happy to have rediscovered my faith in Christ, and I'm glad there are kind people like you who are there to help me along the way.(Shelli;26193) Give a definition of homosexuality without merely saying something about...

(Shelli;26200) We also need to understand we are infested with a little moron who cannot back up his weak little ideas with any substance. Shelli:Since you seem fixated on behaving exactly as the scripture dictates, I thought this seemed relevant. Luke 6:31 And as ye would that men should do to...

(blacksmith;26179) LunarHaven’t you just demonstrated that your beliefs are unfounded in the absence of irrational acceptance, which can’t be epistemologically justified? Why wouldn’t you ask yourself- what is the impetus for belief if it cant be justified? You must have reasons for believing...