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I believe in the priesthood of all believers. “Unbecoming to their state” (from the article I quoted) -> ”You are not a follower of Jesus if you aren’t armed, ready to kill“ (the teaching I’m writing against).

Stirred up in spirit. Modeling 2 Timothy 2:15.

I’ve spoken about reading habits with a substantial number of Christians over the years and I don’t recall any of those who said they seldom or never read the Bible mentioning cognitive dissonance as a reason for why they don’t read the scriptures regularly. You may have encountered a few such...

* Still to this day, my favorite comedian. *

If you’re still looking to offload the unclean bird on someone - - light me up.

What was said in this thread by my enemy about men who are not “armed, ready to kill”? Such persons were said to be, ”Men in form not in substance.” In short, they were dehumanized. “Our refusal to sink to the level of our enemy opens up the possibility that the enemy will see the injustice of...

Good on those atheists who, in your experience, were reading the Bible and really seeking the truth. I pray they will find it.

I’m reminded of the first time I sat down and had a serious conversation with a Muslim. The Quran speaks about “the people of the book.” The Muslim told me that he was looking for such a person to speak with. The Muslim was extremely intelligent and highly educated. A person who doesn’t read...

Your personal experience doesn’t fit well with your observation, “The fastest way to atheism is by reading the bible. That’s why they don’t. That and it’s rather boring” (post #227). Christians should be renowned for reading the Bible. An atheist who reads the Bible more than a Christian does...

“I am persuaded, you see, that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor the present, nor the future, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Messiah Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:38-39, NTFE)

“Well they’re some sad things known to man But ain’t too much sadder than The tears of a clown when there’s no one around” (Smokey Robinson and The Miracles) A dusty Bible. That’s one of the things that is sadder than the tears of a clown when there’s no one around.