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As a basis for this discussion, we need an understanding of the characteristics a generic religious service. Here are five elements common to community religious services. A community of faithful gathers . . . 1. In a sacred or holy place (a sanctuary), which is designated by symbols of the...

Consider Matthew 25: 35, 36— “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” (NIV)...

Genesis 4:17—Cain made love to his wife . . . . The bible does not say who she was or where she came from. Many commentaries have suggestions concerning her origin and how subsequently the Earth was populated. A possible conclusion is that the bible doesn’t say because it is not important. (If...

There are at least two scripture passages that show that pagans practice Love Thy Neighbor: Romans 2: 14 & 15; and Acts 28: 3 - 7. E.g.: “Indeed when the gentiles, who do not have the law, do by nature things required of the law, . . ., they show that the requirements of the law are written on...

For me: A. Sharing and caring (e.g., Matthew 25: 35,36) B. Gentle and peaceful (e.g., Commandments 6 - 10; Leviticus 19) C. Lifetime monogamous marriages between men and women (e.g., Genesis 2:24) What do you believe?