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In Mt 1:23, who is Matthew referring to here that has been given the name which means "With Us Is God"? Shouldn't an "a" be added to make the John 1:1 thing work? Not at all. To begin with,..."God is with us",...did not mean that "a god" was with them,...the expression referred to God Almighty. Observe how Isaiah uses the same expression, in a different verse. (Isaiah 8:10),...Speak any word, and it will not stand, for God is with us! - This meant,...God was on their side. - If we read the preceding verses in Isaiah we see...

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My 2 pound dog is having diahrria issues.. What can I give him Pedialyte, to prevent dehydration. If he won't drink,...you can mix it with some canned food. If he won't eat,...he needs an I.V.,...go see your vet.

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Don't the names of God in Exodus 6:2-3: "Elohim spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am YaHWeH: And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of El Shaddai, but by my name YaHWeH was I not known to them." mean He's 1 being not 2? Yes he is one being.

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Does green tea really help you lose weight? I'm not sure about green tea's effectiveness,... I can't personally use it because the caffeine overload makes me feel like I'm having a nervous breakdown. - If you're concerned with weight loss,...I'll tell you what's working for me. ;_; It's best to make small changes in your habits,...things that you can maintain. - 1- Unpasteurized Apple Cider...

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Should women be allowed to talk in church? According to God's word they may not hold a position of authority,...so they cannot "talk to" or address the congregation. - However, Paul's words didn't mean that she wasn't allowed to talk at all. - - The Bible itself foretold that women would play a large part in preaching the good news. - (Psalms 68:11) The Lord doth give the saying, The female...

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Name some characters (human or otherwise) that wear a monocle? Colonel Klink from the TV show "Hogan's Heroes". - "The Penguin" from Batman.

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Has science disproved the miracles associated with Jesus Christ? By definition a "miracle" is any occurrence that cannot be explained by CURRENT science. - 50 years ago, the cellphone would have been considered a miracle. - 50 years ago, cloning was thought to be impossible. - It seems unlikely that humans have reached the limits of learning about our natural universe.

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Why is it that you can't ask a question about a particular race without being DR'ed and labeled a racist? Typically, there's only one race that it's TABOO to ask questions about. Which is sort of ironic,...since it means it's not socially acceptable to treat all races equally.

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Is God the same as Lord? Are they one and the same? Good question. The answer sort of "yes" and "no. - GOD - Anything that is worshiped can be called a god, since the worshiper believes it to have power greater than his own and venerates it. A person can even let his belly be a god. - So "gods" can be worthless. - When we use a capital "G" in God,...typically we mean the Creator,...the Almighty....

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What is the TRUE name of God? Wow,...I'm astounded, (and somewhat disgusted), at some of the answers you've gotten. - According to the Bible God's personal name is Jehovah,... or Yahweh. Biblical Hebrew didn't contain vowels,...and the Jews stopped pronouncing the name based upon a superstition. - So,... we know the Hebrew Consonants,...but have to guess at the vowel sounds. - Some scholars...

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Are there other Angels that followed Satan and are they named in the Bible? Points for your question! - Yes there were other angels that followed Satan. One of the previous answers said that one third of the angels joined him. - (Revelation 12:3-4) and its tail drags a third of the stars of heaven, and it hurled them down to the earth. - Keep in mind that doesn't necessarily mean that EXACTLY 33.3% followed him. It does indicate that, while the...

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What is Satan's last name? . I'll assume this is a serious question,...and provide a serious answer. - The truth is, we don't know Satan's last name. In fact,... ,...we don't know his proper given name at all. - The Scriptures indicate that the creature known as Satan did not always have that name. "Satan" means "Resister" - and so, applied to him only AFTER he turned against...

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What's a good fruit to eat between to slices of bread? Pineapple! (rings not chunks)

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Does anyone know what 'yahweh' means? It means "He causes to become",-highlighting that Yahweh (or Jehovah) is the Fulfiller of promises. - He always brings his purposes to realization. Only the Creator could rightly bear such a name. - Yahweh "becomes" whatever is needed to fulfill his purposes. a mighty god of war,... a healer,... a provider,... a creator,... - - When speaking about his personal...

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Why do women keep getting pregnant and having babies when they know they cant afford them? They all just end up living off the state which is taxpayers money (welfare,wic,etc.). Do you think this is fair?? Should something be done to prevent this? I'll start with this,... Personal experience has taught me that not all pregnancies are planned,... Birth control methods occasionally fail. And, in my mind, abortion is not an option. - I guess my point is,...not all children are intentionally brought into this world,...some are surprises. - With that being said,...I do recognize a certain mentality in some who intentionally have...

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Life is a __________? Four letter word? ;_;

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Is there such thing as a "Good" Cult? Because I always hear horrible things about them, but not sure if all are bad. I think that a number of religious organizations are labeled "cult",...by those who don't share their views. - It's far more reasonable to say, "I don't agree",...than to resort to name calling.

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Are people from liverpool arrogant or nice, and also since they r mainly irish, r they catholics? People from Liverpool are mainly Irish? I thought Liverpool was in England,...or am I mistaken? - Leon Uris has a number of books, (fiction), that occur against the backdrop of the religious unrest in Ireland. I'm here in the US,...so, for me, it was a nice way to glean some background on the conflicts.

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Have you ever heard of the United Church of God/philadelphia church of god or the original world wide church of god ? whats your opinion about their unique doctrine? I haven't heard about them. What makes their doctrine unique? I'm curious.

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Anyone else getting 404 errors when you post an answer? Yep! I just got one on a link to a "new comment",...odd.

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When Obama was elected president, did you actually care that he was black? Nope! And I still don't. ;_;

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Why do we need fibre in our diets? Here's a link and a synopsis. ;_; - http://wellness.uwsp.edu/medinfo/handouts/las/fiber.pdf - Eating soluble fiber has been shown to reduce the risk of developing heart disease by reducing cholesterol levels. - Eating insoluble fiber has been shown to reduce the risk of developing constipation, colitis, colon cancer, and even hemorrhoids. - Diabetics on high-fiber diets ...

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I heard that Bush's daddy and Reagan had the scientists working in the government create AIDs to kill off black people and to secure a white-man's world. Is this true? Ummm,.... AIDS infects people of all races,...doesn't it?

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Is there any christian dogma or official definition about the human soul? What a nice question. - Contrary to what many religious people have been taught,... ,...the bible does not support the idea that there is some invisible part of humans that survives the death of the body. - Many would be surpised to learn that the words "immortal soul" do not appear together anywhere in the scriptures. I would encourage them to use a concordance and confirm that...

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Although God says in the bible, man shall not lay down with man, does this apply to women as well or just men? Man or woman,...makes no difference. - For example the following scripture only mentions men: - (Genesis 9:6)Anyone shedding man’s blood, by man will his own blood be shed, for in God’s image he made man.  - However, in Israel murdering someone of either sex carried the same penalty. - The principle you mention applies to sexual acts performed between people of the same...

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What does "Cherubim" mean? "Cherubim" is the plural form of the word "Cherub",...which apparently is one "rank" of angel. Most of us say "cherubs",...but "Cherubim" is correct.

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Why are there so many people in The Bible with Western names? Were there a lot of people from the West living in The Middle East 2000 years ago? I'm not an expert but you'd be hard pressed finding Peter, Thomas, Simon etc there. Peter, Thomas, Simon,...these are the English forms of the original Hebrew names. - If you read from a Spanish translation you'd find,... "Simón, Pedro, Andrés, Jacobo, Juan, Felipe, Bartolomé, Mateo, Tomás and Jacobo,..." Cheers!

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Why do non-LDS churches have a paid clergy? Jesus' instructions to his disciples were this: (Matthew 10:8,9) 8 Cure sick people, raise up dead persons, make lepers clean, expel demons. YOU received free, give free. 9 Do not procure gold or silver or copper for YOUR girdle purses, The apostle Paul apparently worked as a tent maker to cover his expenses. - (Acts 18:3) and on account of being of the same trade he...

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What kind of a blouse looks good on a redhead? I think that green is typically the most flattering color on a red head,...and avoid pink at all cost.

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Who has the most accurate translation of the bible? Wow,...this question is liable to spark some SERIOUS disagreement. - I own a number of comparative study bibles, and now I can even do comparison's online of translations that I don't own,... In my personal experience I've found that The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is the most literal. That is,...when this bible differs significantly from the...

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How long have you had auto insurance with the same company? 17 years.

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Why were there 12 apostles but only 4 gospels? Even if Judas "lost his privileges", wouldn't that leave 11? Plus didn't they draw lots and pick a new 12th anyway? While it's true, there were 12 apostles and 4 gospels,... only 2 of the gospel accounts were penned by apostles. Matthew was an apostle,... Mark was not,... Luke was not,... John was an apostle. - Mark and Luke were faithful disciples,...but not numbered among the twelve apostles.

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Whats your favourite meal to eat in winter, to keep away that chill? Cincinnatti Chili!

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The scriptures say YAHUWAH hardened Pharaoh's heart. Since Pharaoh didn't enslave the Israelites of His own free will, did he go to hell? The scripture you cite, (Exodus 7:3), might seem to indicate that Pharaoh was not acting of his own free will,... However, other verses throw some additional light on the matter. - Jehovah did not force Pharaoh to become obstinate. - For example: (Exodus 8:15-KJV) But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said. - ...

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To those who say christians or any other's get their belief in God from a Holy Book.That isn't the case,nature cries out there is a creator.Tribes in Ecuador believe there to be a creator.Because it is common sense.Any thoughts on this? I agree with your assertion,...and feel that Paul put it quite nicely,... (Romans 1:19-20) 19 because what may be known about God is manifest among them, for God made it manifest to them. 20 For his invisible [qualities] are clearly seen from the world’s creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship, so that they are...

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If the earth was a paradise like the Garden of Eden.....and you could return to perfection...No more mourning, crying, pain, aging, sicknesses, diseases, etc. Would you rather live on earth or go to heaven? Hello Vew, I suspect that most of the answers you receive will be "heaven". - And not simply because that's what most people have been taught to hope for,... There's another element that I think is fascinating! - In the English language the word "heaven" is understood by most to mean "the very best",..."as good as it...

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If god did not need a woman to 'create' Adam, why did He need to impregnate Joseph's wife Mary to beget Jesus, effectively by divine adultery? Hmmm,... I must admit,...I'm hesitant to answer given the 'wording' you've chosen,... - ,...but I'd hate to leave you with the impression that there IS no explantion,... So,...I'll "give it a go". - Why WAS it necessary for Jesus to be born from a woman? (I think this is an interesting question) - The "Old Testament" or Hebrew...

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FairLady has been on Answerbag for 1 year today. Can you give her the best congratulations ever? Congratulations FairLady. May your skin be ever supple,... but your answers always 'baggy'.

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How come that whenever there is a vegetarian or vegan on television they are weird? I mean, I am a vegetarian and think everytime, what an idiot. My suggestion is,...try not to take it personally. - Remember, TV is a commercial venture,...they have to make money to stay in business. The industry has learned that the public enjoys watching characters that are interesting or idiosyncratic. - Since a decision not to eat ANY meat seems a bit radical to some, and refusing to use anything that's derived from animals,...

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Do you understand what "straining out a gnat while swallowing a camel" means? Jesus used that expression in regard to the religious leaders of his day. They were pious and self-righteous, paying fastidious attention to the tiniest statutes of the Mosaic law,...but ignoring the principles upon which those laws were based. ("Justice, Mercy and Faithfulness") - (Matthew 23:23-24) 23 “Woe to YOU, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because YOU give...

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Who made god? If god made this world and all who made him? That's an interesting question. - Let's see,...this doesn't directly answer your question, but I think it addresses the same issue. - Science has confirmed that the Universe is expanding,... ,...constantly becoming larger at the rate of: "70 (km/sec)/Mpc, with an uncertainty of 10%." (Source) http://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/universe/uni_expansion.html - It may not...

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I believe that you are not supposed to mix worldly things with gods word, but I also think that this could be a error that most churches commit. What do you guys think? Pardon,... - I'd love to give my opinion,...but could you give me a specific example of "mixing worldly things with God's word"? Thanks!

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Have you ever been forced to question your most deeply held beliefs? Did they live up to the challenge? Yes I have,... I decided not to just accept what I'd been taught as a child,... I did a lot of research and investigated other beliefs. Don't misunderstand - I wasn't 'shopping' for one I liked,...I really wanted to know the truth,...and to be certain it WAS the truth. - I was pleasantly surprised to find that what I'd been taught was accurate. And now I...

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In Luke 4:24 when feeling doubts from the crowd in Nazareth, Jesus says "I tell you the truth, no prophet is accepted in his hometown" Why does seem Jesus seem to associate himself with, and regard himself as, a prophet rather than as God himself? Jesus was a prophet,...(by prophet I mean one who tells others the word or will of God.) - The first few verses of Hebrews chapter 1 highlight that he was sent as a messenger FROM God,...and was therefore not God himself. - (Hebrews 1:1-4) 1 God, who long ago spoke on many occasions and in many ways to our forefathers by means of the prophets, 2 has at the end of these days...

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Is it really right to call someone the Prince of Peace when they say this: "Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I came to set a man against his father..." That's a good question. - As you probably know, the title "Prince of Peace" is not something invented by Christians. It was part of a prophecy foretelling Jesus' birth. - The surrounding verses give us some idea about WHY this title is fitting. - (Isaiah 9:6-7) For there has been a child born to us, there has been a son given to us; and the princely rule will come...

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Should tipping be an obligation or can I tip based on how well the job was done? First of all,...Points for the question! I tip because 'servers' rely on that income to support their families. Their hourly wages are ridiculously low,... like $2 or $3 dollars an hour. Without tips, they couldn't even pay for the gasoline they used to get to work. I always tip at least 15%,...20% or better if the service was truly outstanding.

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In the NIV why are the genealogies different in Luke 3:23 and Matthew 1:1 for Jesus. Matthew is stating that Jacob is the father of Joseph and Luke is stating that Heli is the father of Joseph. Who was the paternal grandfather of Jesus? Jesus paternal grandfather was Jacob. These two accounts purposely differ on lines of descent from David down to Jesus. - Matthew traces Christ's descent, on the side of his 'step-father' Joseph. This line of descent includes Solomon, through which the LEGAL right to the "throne of David" ran. - Luke traces the genealogy of Jesus from Heli, the father of Mary,...

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If dinosaurs really existed why are they not in the Bible? Your question seems to imply that everything that exists or has ever existed should be mentioned in the bible. - Why would that be true? - Squirrels aren't mentioned,... Hiccups are never mentioned,... Volcanoes are never mentioned,... - We know that dinosaurs existed, because we've found their fossilized remains. There's nothing in the bible that indicates that they...

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What word(s) do you misspell most often, no matter how hard you try? Hemorrhage (I don't know if that's right) Fortunately, I don't have to spell it very often.

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Who is jehovah According to Psalms 83:18 Jehovah is "the MOST high over all the earth". The use of the word "most", (superlative), means that no one is higher. Additionally, the first part of the verse says that he "alone" is "most high", so we can conclude that there's no one sharing that position with him

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Before you downrate me i'm not being racist...Do black people believe God is black? Your question gave me a chuckle,... God of course is not a physical, fleshly being. He's not a 'carbon based life form',...so you can't determine his skin color or how tall he is or how much he weighs. But what made me laugh was your phrasing "Do black people believe,...." Dude,...they don't periodically get together and synchronize their beliefs.

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Using the Book of Job as an example: Is it right or acceptable for you to torture somebody to find out what you want from them as long as you make it up to them afterwards? I think I understand what your asking,...so I'll 'give it go'. To answer your question directly: No. It's not okay to torture someone and then make it up to them later. Agreed? In Job's case Satan approached God and asserted that Job was only serving out of selfishness. "He doesn't really love you,...He's only worshipping you because he knows...

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Is marriage God's law or man made law? Marriage is an arrangement instituted by God. God required that a man and woman make a lifelong commitment to one another before they entered into a physical relationship. That means they would be faithful and loyal to their partner. You can see why this was so important since sex often produces children. And children thrive when they have parents who care for them and are devoted to one...

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The bible says that being gay is wrong. But surely if you can't help being gay then thats just the way god made you so it's not your fault? thoughts Wow,...I'm going to get SO neg'd for this, but I'd still like to respond,...respectfully. I do accept the Bible as the word of God,...our creator. I have full confidence that He knows what's best for us. The bible condemns the practice of homosexuality. Period. You seem to be suggesting that a practice CAN'T be wrong if a person is born with a predisposition...

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Is it true Dec. 25th is not the real birth date of Jesus Christ? The truth is that the Bible simply does not provide the date of Jesus' birth. This is noteworthy. Why? Because if Christians were required, (by their creator) to commemorate this birth then we'd have to know the specific day. Interestingly, the Bible DOES provide the exact date of Christ's death. (And Christians ARE instructed to observe this date; a reminder each year...

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What do you even begin to say to a family who just lost their 10 month old son without sounding trite? All I can say is "I'm sorry",...followed by a hug.

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When was the last time you saw a paper drinking straw? A couple of weeks ago,...at a sandwich shop in the Biltmore House in North Carolina.

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Why do Jehovah's Witnesses not share in the traditional customs of mourning for the dead? In my experience JWs only refrain from "traditional customs of mourning" if these somehow conflict with what the Bible says. For example they do not offer food, alcohol etc to the deceased, (things sometimes left at the gravesite), since the bible says that 'the dead are conscious of nothing at all'. (Eccl 9:5) We do: attend funerals, mourn, cry, send flowers,...etc.

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Have you ever peed in a bottle while watching a football game so you wont miss anything? Dude! One word,...TiVo!

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What is your own-written favorite spiritual quote? Anyone elses? Mine is:When you judge another, you do not define them,you define yourself Favorite spiritual quote? (Matthew 6:33-34)  “Keep on, then, seeking first the kingdom and his righteousness, and all these [other] things will be added to YOU.  So, never be anxious about the next day, for the next day will have its own anxieties. Sufficient for each day is its own badness. I also really like this one, (although it's not really spiritual): Before you...

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God says, "Revenge is His". Why would he deny people revenge? Good question. I believe he's simply stating that ultimately JUSTICE will prevail,...he will make sure of it. Since we were made in his image we have an innate sense of justice and we're upset when it's offended. For example, when we've been wronged. (Lied about, cheated, treated unkindly) At present we live in a world where 'pay back' is the rule and not...

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Is it just humans who have souls or do all living things have souls? How can you examine a living being and determine whether or not it has a soul? Good question! Interestingly, according to the Bible humans do not 'have' souls they ARE souls. Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man BECAME a living soul (nephesh). Soul - Hebrew word used: nephesh The Bible describes animals as souls, (nephesh) as well. However, in the Genesis...

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Christians, how do you explain dinosaurs when it is clearly in conflict with what is written in Genesis; the Bible being the word of God? I believe in the bible,...and I believe that dinosaurs once walked the earth. Respectfully,...I don't see a conflict. The Bible says that 'in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth' (Gen. 1:1). Then six creative periods or 'days' are described in which the earth, (already in existence), was prepared for man. Some fundamentalists have asserted that these...

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Can you name some of the bible myths..those things we have heard all our lives but is NOT found in the bible. Thanks Humans possess an immortal soul. Another name for Satan is "Lucifer". (This name, which means "shining one" appears once in the KJV, Isaiah 14:12. However, verses 16 and 18 indicate that it refers to 'a man', who is a national ruler and verse 4 comes right out and says that the 'proverbial saying' recorded is directed at the king of Babylon). Mary...

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The pastor at the Church I no longer attend says that EVE was created not a virgin......Is this true? There is no basis in the Bible for that conclusion. And,...as you've no doubt concluded,...that doesn't make any sense. ??? To lose her virginity she would have to participate in or at least experience an act of sexual intercourse. ,...? Obviously she couldn't experience anything at all until AFTER her creation. I think it's wise that you are no longer seeking...

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Is REVENGE the BEST way to teach people a LESSON? (We call them PUNISHMENTS, but they often imply REVENGE(don’t get mad, get even... they say) even the bible said "an EYE for an EYE)… Revenge and Discipline,(in the form of punishment) are not the same thing. Revenge is a desire to hurt someone because they hurt you. Someone seeks vengeance, because they think they'll feel better if they see the other guy suffer. The motive for revenge is selfish. - Discipline or punishment is administered for the benefit of the person being punished. To demonstrate: I don't...

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Not that I'm complaining, but what's up with all the hot avatars? Fess up. Is it really you? No, not really. In reality my face is not THAT round and my skin is not quite that shade of yellow. ,...but the lips are mine. : )

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Years ago my mother said if a person was sick after holy communion we should bury it in the garden is this true or an old tale? This was probably based upon a Church doctrine called 'transubstantiation',...that is that, once consumed, the bread and wine become the LITERAL body and blood of Jesus Christ. - This is not a biblical teaching. - Nor is it logical. Especially when we consider that, when Jesus instituted the celebration and first instructed his apostles to partake of the bread and wine, he had...

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What do you think of the scripture Daniel Chapter 2 Verse 44? Love it! Also, it shows that 'the kingdom' that Christ had us pray for is, in fact, a real government. One that will 'crush and put an end to' all other ruling powers. - That being said,...it also shows that God's kingdom is NOT in an individual's 'heart' as so many have been taught.

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Assuming you go to church, and occasionally have guest speakers, Are the guest speakers in your church ever pastors from other local churches in your town? I attend the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and on Sundays 9 times out of 10 the speaker is a guest. (Does not attend the local congregation) However, we have no paid clergy. (No full-time pastor). Qualified brothers from our local congregation also travel to other KH's to give talks.

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Why is it difficult for a Jehovah's Witness to answer a straighforward question with a straightforward answer? I'll take a stab at this one! : ) Of course I have no way of knowing what specific question you were asking,... ,...but in my personal experience, sometimes the question is simple while the answer is a little more involved. - In other words, there may be quite a bit of 'background' information you need first,... or the answer isn't going to make much sense. If you were...

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Why do some Christian fundamentalist churches not recite the Lord's Prayer during services? Interestingly, in the "the Lord's Prayer", (Matthew 6), Jesus was not actually praying,... ,...he was instructing his disciples on HOW to pray. - Here's a quick look at the context. - Matt.6:5-9"And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they...

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Creationists, will you ever be honest and admit that your objection to evolution is purely religious? I am religious,...however my objection to 'evolution' as the solution to the question 'where did we come from?' is based upon logic. Life does not spontaneously appear. Life comes only from life. Science confirms this.

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How can you get passion back in your sexlife? We've still got a measure of 'passion' since children, (The oldest is a teenager now) But we've agreed to do the whole 'courtship thing' all over again once they've ALL left the nest. We're both looking forward to it.

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In a research project undertaken in America, it was found that out of twenty-four people suffering from Trichura Tichurasis, twenty two had cooked the pork very well. Who out there believes God therefore knew best after all? If the abundant evidence of design in nature doesn't convince them,...I doubt anything will. Coincidentally,...we also see His wisdom in instructing the Israelites to circumcise infants on the EIGHTH day of life. Science has learned that Vitamin K, (a factor that helps to clot the blood), is not present in the body until the seventh day of life. AND,... Prothrombin, (another clotting...

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For followers of the Christian faith: Do you believe Jesus had a fair complexion and fair hair? The Bible indicates that Jesus' physical appearance was not notably different from other men living in the area at the time. How do we know? Well, Judas established 'a sign' in order to identify Jesus to those who wished to arrest him. This would not have been necessary if he'd had features which distinguished him from the other men in the crowd. (Mark 14:44) Now his...

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Why do gays and lesbians really think God approves of their lifestyle when everything in the Bible says it's wrong? Whoa,... You opened up a can,... I'm confident that you already know the answer to this question Sheriff,...you stinker. - Like the majority of mankind today,...regardless of sexuality,... they reject God's sovereignty. Most people will do as they like, because they refuse to acknowledge that God has the RIGHT (as the creator), to decide what is good,...and what is bad. ...

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Would you ever steal something you wanted from a cemetary? No. I have no fear of 'the dead', as I believe they are 'conscious of nothing at all', (Eccl. 9:5) However, theft by taking is simply wrong,...regardless of where you are.

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Why are black people so hated in America? Your question seems a bit 'nonsensical' to me. (???) As if there could be some justification for bigotry. Why,...do some white people hate black people? Probably learned prejudice and bigotry from their parents. However - There are plenty of areas where white people are hated by equally bigotted blacks. Bigotry is an ugly thing,...regardless of the race it is directed...

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What do people (non UK) think English food is? Things that come to mind are: fish and chips, lamb, scones, crumpets...english muffins, english peas. The Irish eat potatoes and the Scotch,...drink scotch.

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The overall set of chemical reactions or energy conversions that take place within a cell or organism is called? metabolism (?)

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Covenants are effectively the same as contracts or agreements. So why does God make covenants with an individual (Abraham, Moses etc.) then hundreds of years later punish people who weren't a party to the covenant for breaking it? Good question. About covenants,...these can be 'bilateral', (where something is required of the parties on both sides), or 'unilateral', where only one side of the covenant has terms to fulfill. A unilateral covenant is effectively the same thing as a promise. The Abrahamic Covenant was unilateral,...it was a promise. (Galatians 3:18)For if the inheritance is due...

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Whats the best name for a Siberian Husky puppy? Zhivago would work for a male or female.

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Can people tell by your accent where you are from? I've lived in the deep south my entire life, but have only a faint accent. Funny because my grandparents say things like "mater" for tomato, "tater" for potato "okrie" for okra and "Co Coler" instead of Coke Cola. Locals that have tried to place my accent, usually guess California. Only when I've traveled (Boston, Alaska, Vancouver) did...

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Why did they call him the streak? Because he was "streaking". (Running,...in public,...while "neckid") : )

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Anyone with a good clean joke tonight? What's brown and "sticky"? - - - - - - - (Get your mind out of the toilet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A stick.

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Why do so many people believe the bible to be the word of our Creator? I'd say that the majority believe because that's what they were taught. I think we're better off when we take the time to question what we're told and why we believe as we do. I personally believe the Bible is the word of God, but only after examining the evidence. - Here's what I found. The bible gives a concise description of the water cycle,...(Eccl. 1:7) ...

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Were adam and eve made from clay in the bible? The King James Version uses the expression "dust of the ground". "dust" from the Hebrew word `aphar meaning: dry earth, dust, powder, ashes, earth, ground, mortar, rubbish "ground from the Hebrew word 'adamah meaning: ground, land Genesis 2:7And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and...

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Ive heard there is part of the bible that says or explains that it is ok to kill if it is under the hand of the government or in other words working for the government. is that true? No, it is not. . According to the Bible Christians are required to 'be in subjection' to the government under which they live. This involves things such as, obeying the law and paying taxes. (Which requires being truthful when reporting income.) (Romans 13:1,2,6,7) Let every soul be in subjection to the superior authorities, for there is no authority except by God; the existing...

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Have you ever found a movie that is better than the book? I enjoyed "The Bourne Identity" Movie far more than the book. The story was not exactly the same. The movie was more straightforward,... The book was a bit tedious and the story line was rather convoluted.

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Ladies: Would you date a guy who went to strip clubs? No. Strip clubs and that type of thing portray women more as objects,...not people. Not an attitude I'd want in a man.

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A new car is not really an investment for they depreciate immediately as soon as they leave the dealer. So why spend the money on a new car,instead of one that has already lost some of its value? Payment can also be a factor. (If you can't afford to pay cash for a vehicle, you may 'payment' shop instead) While new cars cost more, they typically finance for longer at WAY lower interest rates. 0% is not uncommon.

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Why did god make Eve from Adam's rib instead of dust, like he made Adam? My husband likes to say that God made Man from Dirt,... but for the Woman he used 'Prime Rib'. No doubt He could have made Eve from the dust, just as He did Adam. Why didn't He? The Bible doesn't provide any explicit explanation. However, I think perhaps it nicely illustrates how the sexes complete or complement one another. (1 Corinthians 11:12) For just as the...

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Why does Jesus refer to all who are not Jews as dogs in the new testament? I believe you're referring to the account regarding the Phoenician woman found in Matthew. Matthew 15:22-28 Jesus spent most of his earthly life with Jewish people. But one day he was approached by a Phoenician woman, a Gentile, who begged him to cure her daughter. In response Jesus said: “I was not sent forth to any but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Yet, the...

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If you could go back and do things over what career would you choose? As an adult I realize that I LOVE etymology, (the study of linguistics and word origin). I don't know if there are many career opportunities along those lines though.

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Modern society portrays Jesus as a seemingly white, fair-skinned man, but in reality would he have appeared this way? Coming from the middle east one would assume he had an Arabic appearance. Apparently Jesus looked very similar to the Jewish men who followed him. How do we know? According to the Bible it was necessary for Judas to establish a 'sign' (he used a kiss), to identify Jesus to those seeking to kill him. This would not have been necessary if his appearance was markedly different fromt the men around him. - (Matthew 26:48) Now his betrayer had given them a...

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What shoes do you wear "Clarks" and "Born" are the most comfortable 'presentable' shoes I know of. If it's super casual and we're speaking STRICTLY comfort,...it's "Crocs" all the way.

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How can we prevent getting a cold this winter? Washing your hands is the #1 measure you can take to prevent contagious disease. Also, Vitamin C everyday, (the body can't store it) Adequate rest. If you feel a cold coming on use Echinacea and Golden Seal to boost your immune system.

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Do you think aussies have a strange accent? No. I think it's very pleasant to listen to. Accents are rarely appreciated in their own region.

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What letter do you think £ looks like? Looks like a capitol "L".

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When someone invites you to a meal at a nice restaurant, is it okay to order the most expensive entree on the menu and a couple of expensive drinks to boot? Our 'rule of thumb' is to order exactly as we would if we were paying the bill. Ordering expensive items BECAUSE someone else is picking up the tab, may not be wrong, but it is inconsiderate. On the other hand, ordering the least expensive item may offend or insult your host. They DID want to take you out for a nice meal. - Also, as a host, it's considerate NOT to tell the...

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What do you do,if you keep getting disturbed by jv's about their beliefs in religion? I am not discrim anybody if any members on a.b. who happens to be in that religion. I'm not sure I understand what you mean when you say "you keep getting disturbed,...about their beliefs in religion?" You can ask them politely not to come back to your address and they will make a note on their records.

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Evolutionists (word?): You realize that there is more than just one (the Christian) creation theory, right? I keep reading arguments against Creationism and most seem only to discredit the Christian version. Please see my following answer for another. To what 'answer' are you referring? I couldn't find one posted by you.

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What do you want to be when you grow old? Limber.

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Why does saying "Nigger" make you a racist, but you're not necessarily a gay basher when you say "fagot" or "dyke"? Beats me. I don't use any of those words. They're all intended to hurt, anger or insult.

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Do any of you actually use those little book lights they sell at book stores? Yes. I call it,..."The Marriage Saver".

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What's the most racist thing that has ever happened to you personally? I attended an elementary school that was approx. 90% black,... I was often called 'Honky', 'Cracker' and 'Mayonaise'. I was repeatedly rebuked by other students for what MY ancestors had done. (Ironically, MY ancestors worked as servants and never owned slaves.) One day we had an assembly, held to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. During one portion of the...

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How would you like to handle people claiming to be conscientious objectors in wartime. History shows that first century Christians refused military service,...not based on cowardice but on conscience. - Similarly, JW's worldwide take a politically neutral stand and do not serve in the military,...in any nation. (Approx. seven million worldwide, of these one million in the US.) Under certain militant African regimes this has resulted in a large number of brutal beatings...

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Have you ever met a stuck up person who is fat...? Do they not realize their condition or why do they feel like they should be so stuck up...? Keep in mind that people who are painfully shy or socially awkward are sometimes mislabeled as "stuck-up". ,...also, your question seems to imply that it's perfectly understandable/acceptable for thin people to think that they are superior to others. I once heard a man say: "Wow! Why would anyone cheat on HER?!", which in a similar way implied that he felt...

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Christians: do you really believe that you would become murdering, raping, lying, cheating degenerates if they weren't commanded, under threat of eternal punishment, to be moral by a higher power? No,... ,...but apparently I would be in danger of becoming EXTREMELY sarcastic.

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How many times is love used in the King James Version of the Bible? (love) occurs 311 times in 281 verses in the KJV http://www.blueletterbible.org/search/translationResults.cfm?Criteria=love&t=KJV

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If God exists outside of the physical laws of the universe, why did he need to rest on the 7th day? When we use the word 'rest', we generally mean that we've stopped what we were doing in order to refresh ourselves, ...perhaps because we're tired. However, the Hebrew word 'shabath', rendered 'rested' in English, simply means 'to cease'. Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and earth,..." Followed by six...

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Name a Drink that is always Red..? Tomato Juice, (V-8)

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Rom1:20 For the invisble thingsof him from creation of the world are clearly seen,being understood by the things that are made,even his eternal power and Godhead;So they are without excuse.21 says their vain in their imaginations.Is it talking of science? Not necessarily. In this verse Paul is referring to those who deny the existence of God. His arguement is that, even if you'd never read the scriptures, creation provides abundant evidence of a designer. But remember,... ,...not all scientists are aethists, and not all atheists are scientists. {Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning "knowledge" or "knowing") is...

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Who thinks Zach Braff should have his own listing under "Celebrities Q-Z" on AB? (I think he's hysterical) Come on! You know,...'Zach Braff',...? - ,...plays "J.D." in the T.V. show 'Scrubs'? He's got my vote.

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What were the names of the Three Wise Men? The Bible only says the 'magi'(Greek - meaning astrologers, [plural form]) came from the east. - Since the plural form of the noun is used we know that there were at least two,... There is no record in the bible of how many came, nor of what their names were. 'Three' may have been settled upon because the account lists three different gifts, (gold, frankincense and...

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David loved Jonathan more than women. Doesn't that tell you something? The way you phrase the question tells me that you think 'love' and 'sex' are the same thing,... They're not. If they were then we should probably arrest all of those parents who claim to 'love' their children,...because you KNOW what that means. Let the DR's begin!

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What well known people - writers, actors, politicians, artists, musicians,etc - are known by names other than what they were born with? (Ex: Bing Crosby was born as Harry Lillis Crosby) Bob Hope was born: Leslie Townes Hope. (Which is funny, because he would have been Les Hope or Hope, Les. I can certainly see why he changed it.)

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Did you like Aretha Franklyn's hat at the Inaguration? They cracked a few jokes about it on "The Daily Show",...but I thought she pulled it off rather well.

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I have heard that some people believe the hundred forty four thousand mentioned in the Book of Revelation are the only ones who will be saved. Who (sect or denomination) believes that? Or was I just being sent on a snipe hunt? The group you are probably looking for is Jehovah's Witnesses,...however some of the information got 'jumbled up' a bit. JW's believe that only 144,000 Christians will rule WITH Christ in heaven. This group of 144,000 and one (Jesus) make up 'the kingdom' which will rule over the earth. Jesus described this relatively small group as a 'little flock'. ...

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What is the greatest show on TV right now? Scrubs!

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If perception is reality, and I'm not perceiving a doctor repairing my broken arm, was my broken arm repaired by a doctor? Yes, of course. But if you never use the arm again, because you do not perceive that it is no longer broken, then the reality does not benefit you. I don't believe in the concept of 'relative truth'. (ie. What I believe is true "for me", but if you believe something contradictory, then THAT can be true "for you".) However, in some ways perception is...

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If religion and reality differ, which of the two is right? Reality by definition has to be true. If a 'reality' conflicts with a religious belief, then apparently the understanding needs to be adjusted. Here's an example of what I THINK you're getting at. Many religions teach that the entire universe came into existence in 6 days. Science has established that the universe has been in existence for millions / billions of...

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Was Jesus a caucasian, as depicted in various works of art? Jesus was Jewish, and apparently his appearance was not notably different from other Jewish men living at the time. How do we know? - During his betrayal Judas had to establish a 'sign' to identify which man was Jesus for those waiting to arrest him. This would not have been necessary if Jesus' physical attributes had been markedly different from those of his disciples. ...

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Would you marry someone of a different religion/belief system to you? Why (not)? Yes, I ended an engagement based on religious differences. (Looking back now, not blinded with emotion, he was not a good man and did not treat me well.) I also gave up drugs, cigarettes, profanity,...on religious grounds, but breaking the engagement was more difficult than any of that. I'm so thankful that I did. - If a couple is religiously united, they hold the same values and...

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In the bible it says god made earth in 6 days the seventh he rested well what do you think was there before The Bible doesn't actually say that God made the earth in six days, although ,this is a common misconception. Take a look. (Genesis 1:1-5)In [the] beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth proved to be formless and waste and there was darkness upon the surface of [the] watery deep; and God’s active force was moving to and fro over the surface of the...

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If God can make any animal any way that he likes, why do we not see a mixure of mammal/reptile, or a bird/snake, or a spider/cow? We do have the duck billed platypus. It doesn't fit EXACTLY into any category. For an animal to be a mammal, it must give birth to live young, that is, not in an egg the way a chicken or a fish does. But the platypus, a mammal, lays eggs. The platypus also has fur, is warm-blooded, feeds its young with milk produced in mammary glands, has a single bone in its lower jaw, and has...

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Does the trinity make sense honstly? I do not believe in the Trinity, but I can provide you with a definition. ",...in the words of the Athanasian Creed: ‘the Father is God, the Son is God, and the Holy Spirit is God, and yet there are not three Gods but one God.’ In this Trinity . . . the Persons are co-eternal and co-equal: all alike are uncreated and omnipotent.”—The Catholic...

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I'd like to engage in a biblical conversation with a knowledgable Jehovah's Witness.....is there any out there that know the bible well and are sincere? What topics are you interested in discussing? Also, here's a the official website where you can locate accurate information about what Jehovah's Witnesses believe. www.watchtower.org

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How many Christian Bibles do you own? How many different translations? or individual copies? I'll answer both. Individual copies - 14 Different translations - 12

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Why do Jehovah's Witnesses get so hung up on DETAILS in the Bible. For instance whether in John 1:1 saying the Word was "God" or "a god?" and again whether Jesus died in a cross or stake? He died, that's the only thing that matters. The two examples you mention,... "a god" or "God" - cross or stake ,...may SEEM to be trivial at first glance, but they are not. - The correct rendering of John 1:1 has a bearing on the nature of Jesus Christ. Is Jesus Almighty God? Or is he the son of Almighty God? If Jesus IS God, then to say he isn't is blasphemous. On the other hand, if he is a created...

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After what war was the united nations formed? After World War I The League of Nations was formed. - When World War II broke out, this organization was disbanded. (Since it's purpose was to help insure peace and it had been unsuccessful) - The United Nations was formed after World War II.

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I am a Christian, but need some help understanding how the bible says Adam was the first man, but we have archeological proof that cavemen did exist. Does the bible address primitive man/dinosaurs etc? The Bible makes no mention of dinosaurs, however this does not conflict with the evidence of their existence. It doesn't mention,...ooooh say, jellyfish either. - I don't personally see any contradiction between the Bible's account about Adam and Eve, and archaelogical evidence of people living in caves. Apparently, down through history some people lived in caves,...what does...

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I have read that the fire & brimstone "Hell" of some contemporary churches is a mis-translation of the place name, Gehenna, a valley which was the dump near Jerusalem & is not mentioned at all in the Old Testament. Why does this misunderstanding continue? In the Bible there are four different words that have been translated as "hell". Hebrew - Sheol (The grave) Greek - Hades (The grave) Greek - Tartarus (appears only once),(a condition in which the rebellious angels find themselves, alienated from God) Greek - Gehenna (The Valley of the Sons of Hinnom - outside the southern wall of Jerusalem, it was the city's garbage dump...

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Are the stats on black men raping white women really that high or embellished? i ask b/c some of the cases were actually lies told by the women. are some of them lies? No doubt some of the cases are fabricated,...however, I suspect that the majority of rapes committed, (regardless of the skin color of the rapist) are never reported. Bottom line, the stats are most likely lower than actual occurrences.

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Can someone tell me the difference between a cockroach and a down rater? One is a low down, good for nothing, filthy, disease ridden nuisance,... ,...and the other is a bug.

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Ok... I heard some ladies talking about the wine in the bible and they had a disagreement. One said it was actually grape juice and wasnt firmented and one said it was. Whats your opinion? Did Jesus turn water into wine or actually was it grape juice? If you take a look at the context of the account there can really be no doubt as to whether or not it was REALLY wine. Have a look,... (John 2:6-11) . . .. 7 Jesus said to them: “Fill the water jars with water.” And they filled them to the brim. 8 And he said to them: “Draw some out now and take it to the director of the feast.” So they took it....

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The bible doesn't mention Eve eating an apple nor Jonah being swallowed by a whale,where did these misconseptions come from? I concur with other answers already submitted. At some point someone said 'apple' instead of fruit, and someone assumed 'whale' when the account only says 'big fish'. People have a tendency to repeat whatever they've HEARD without verifying the facts. I thought you might get a kick out of some other common misconceptions: -Before the flood of...

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What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you see this ---> ٩(̾●̮̮̃̾•̃̾)۶ ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ ٩(-̮̮̃ -̃)۶ A Party,...and the PowerPuff Girls. : )

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Who told you that the Bible was the word of God? Or if no one told you, how did you know that it was? My parents taught me that it was. As a young adult I decided to investigate for myself. After considering what it contained I was compelled to agree. Why? Some are convinced it is the word of God by the principals it contains, since these are just as applicable today as when they were recorded. Some are convinced by the prophecies that have been fulfilled, (many can be verified through...

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What was the average life expectancy in the first century? How close to the natural end of his life was Jesus? The average life expectancy in the past was far lower than it is now, true. Probably around 40. However, keep in mind this is the AVERAGE life expectancy. The fact that the infant mortality rate was so high strongly influenced the average.

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Is it ok to roast a whole frying chicken? I roast them all the time. I believe chickens are labled 'fryers' or 'roasters' based upon their size. Smaller chickens are 'fryers'. "Roasters" are larger and may have a broader breast.

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According to the Bible, was Mary always a virgin? No. The 'perpetual virginity' of Mary is a church tradition, but is not supported by the Bible. The scriptures state quite plainly that Jesus had brothers and sisters. - Matt. 13:53-56, JB: “When Jesus had finished these parables he left the district; and, coming to his home town, he taught the people in their synagogue in such a way that they were astonished and said,...

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How can Mormons deny the deity and standing of Jesus Christ as God? The doctrine of the Trinity didn't originate until 300 years or so AFTER Christ died. - The New Encyclopædia Britannica says: “Neither the word Trinity, nor the explicit doctrine as such, appears in the New Testament,...The doctrine developed gradually over several centuries and through many controversies. . . . By the end of the 4th century . . . the...

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Why is there such a controversy over John 1:1? Either the "a" is there, or it isn't. Shouldn't that be easy enough to find out? It's a little more complicated than that. In the original language, (Greek), there is no indefinite article, (such as "a" or "an"). The Greek language does have a definite article, (such as 'the'). Below, I've posted a portion of a discussion, of this verse, along with a link to the source. (In case you'd like to read the whole thing) Jason...

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Does God foreknow and foreordain everything? No, He does not. God has the ability to foresee the future, but chooses when to exercise it. No, he does not 'foreordain' everything. If this was so, it would make God the author of every despicable act ever committed. (Every rape, murder, genocide,...) - If the idea of predestiny were true, it would mean that man was not responsible for, and should not be held accountable for...

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What is your least favorite vegetable? English Peas. This is one taste I will never 'acquire'.

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Is farting a sin? I've wondered if flatulence isn't an indication of God's sense of humor. It smells bad,...and it sounds funny. Little boys, the world over, think it's hysterical. ; )

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Who is the best actor alive or dead? Johnny Depp. IMHO, (Seriously,...looks aside.)

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Do Jehovah's Witnesses follow sports and have favorite teams? Do they attend sporting events? Some do. "Everything in moderation".

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Is applauding (clapping hands together) used by all cultures to demonstrate approval? If not, or in addition to, what are these other methods? In the deaf community instead of clapping their hands they hold both hands up , (approximately level with their head), fingers spread out, and rotate their wrists forward and then back VERY quickly. It looks similar to "jazz hands".

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What principal is it which goes something like: "When all other possibilities have removed; the result, no matter how unlikely, must be correct"? I don't know if this is what your looking for, but it sound like your describing "The Process of Elimination".

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Where in the bible does it say that the christians will actually be taken by Jesus BEFORE all the bad stuff with the Antichrist occurs? It doesn't. Two misconceptions: #1 The Rapture - The Bible says that it is the wicked that will be removed from the earth, not the faithful. Proverbs 2:21,22 For the upright shall dwell in the land, and the perfect shall remain in it. But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it. #2 The "Antichrist" is not one...

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Is this correct " I am Angelita Dizon. " Correct grammar? Yes.

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Who would you nominate to be sexiest man and/or woman? Sexiest man? Gerard Butler Sexiest woman? ,....I've never really thought about it. I'll have to get back to you. Oh! I just remembered, my husband likes Jennifer Garner.

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Why do christians spank using their hands or sometimes a wooden paddle/switch, when they bible clearly prescribes a rod of iron, which can easily be found in your garage? The word “rod” is translated from the Hebrew word she′vet. To the Hebrews, she′vet meant a stick or a staff, such as that used by a shepherd. In this context the rod of authority suggests loving guidance, not harsh brutality.—Psalm 23:4. Shepherds did not use their 'rod' to BEAT the sheep, but to guide them. The Bible acknowledges that physical...

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What takes more faith? The world was formed over billions and billions of years, or God created it? The idea that the earth formed BY ITSELF over billions of years, (with just the right mass, at the exact distance from the sun, traveling at precisely the right speed and with the perfect tilt of it's axis to result in changing seasons), requires far greater CREDULITY, (willingness to believe), than the notion that a creator was involved. However, the Bible gives no indication as to how...

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Why do we say P.U. when something stinks? Here's what I found. 1. The French term "peur" which means "to stink" thus P.U. is a shortened expression to say that you stink. 2. It's actually spelled "pew," but is often pronounced as "pee-yew". It's root is the Indo-European word "pu," meaning to rot or decay. We mustn't forget the Warner Bros. character...

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Do you own a trampoline? No. I wanted one for my children at one time,...but at a doctors appointment I picked up a copy of "Parents" magazine. There was an article about ways to keep your children safe. #1 was, (and I quote), "JUST SAY NO TO TRAMPOLINES"

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When you're talking with people and they mis-pronounce a word, or talk about something & have the facts messed up, do you fill compelled to correct them or do you just pretend they are right & continue with the convo? My inclination is to correct. (Mainly because, I would want the same done for me.) However, I've learned that not all people appreciate this kind of input. If I feel the person's ego and/or situation will ALLOW me to correct, then I try to do so privately. I also usually mention where I got the information. ("Yeah, I've heard that before, but I looked it up online,...

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Let your life speake for you what do you think this mean? Your actions will speak louder than your words.

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What is the meaning of the phrase "I see said the blind man to the deaf man" and when would you use it? "I see" said the blind man. And the deaf man said "Huh?" I use this expression whenever understanding dawns on me,...especially if I needed a lengthy explanation on a particular subject.

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If my Nan falls down and nobodys around to hear it does she still make a noise? If your Nan falls down,...then she would be able to tell you if she made a noise or not. ; )

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If you have a dog, could you kindly tell me what color he/she is? And big or small dog? 30 lbs, (all muscle), brindle and white.

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Does the saying what goes around comes around have any truth in it? Yes. It's really only another way of stating the Biblical principal 'you reap what you sow'. Another way we might phrase it is 'there are consequences for your actions.' I've read some of your comments above and it sounds like you've had a horrible ordeal. I'm truly sorry. From the details you describe it seems clear that you are NOT suffering as a...

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Can demons pretend to something else? Like ghosts? (2 Corinthians 11:14) And no wonder, for Satan himself keeps transforming himself into an angel of light. Keep in mind, the idea that ghosts exist is predicated on the notion that humans possess an immortal soul. Neither the words 'immortal soul' nor the doctrine is found in the Bible. The first lie ever told to Eve was that she wouldn't REALLY die, but she would become like...

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If you believe the Bible is a fable why were its writers the only ones perhaps clever enough to know the true creator would not have a name, overcoming the creative urge to give him one typically done in other religions? The God of the Bible does have name. It appeared in the original text 6,519 times, more than the titles "God" or "Lord" combined. Each time you see the word "LORD" in all caps, it indicates that the verse originally contained the divine name. (Expressed using 4 Hebrew characters. In Biblical Hebrew vowels were not recorded. If we convert these to our alphabet,...

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My husband of 3 years & I have been discussing Once Saved, Always Saved, which I disagree with. I need to find someone with proof from the King James Version only, or else he won't listen. Can you help? Matthew 24:13 (King James Version) 13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. (A person's final salvation is not determined at the moment he begins to put faith in Jesus.) - Jude warned early Christians that some among them were using the "grace", (undeserved kindness) of God as an excuse for loose conduct. (lasciviousness) He then gave them this...

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Is the Watchtower more important to a JW than the Bible? No. The Bible is God's inspired Word to mankind. The Watchtower is not 'Divinely Inspired' and has never claimed to be.

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Do you as Jehovah Witness's trust the Bible? Yes, I do. There are portions of the scriptures that may seem to contradict at first glance,...but closer examination in each of these cases has revealed that they do not. Toodles!

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What is Jehovah's Witnesses stance on cosmetics? I like bare minerals. : )

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Why do some christians teach that the bible preaches of the trinity while others do not? what are the verses that support each viewpoint? Neither the word "Trinity", nor the express doctrine is found in the Bible. The doctrine developed overtime, back in the 3rd and forth Centuries. Many, if not most, organizations professing Christianity do accept the Trinity as part of their OFFICIAL church doctrine. However, I've spoken to a number of people over the years who were active members of their church and were...

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Is there any REAL proof that Jesus even really existed? Things that aren't real include the shroud of Tourin and the Jesus Box and the like. Could a person who never lived have affected human history so remarkably? The reference work The Historians’ History of the World observed: “The historical result of [Jesus’] activities was more momentous, even from a strictly secular standpoint, than the deeds of any other character of history. A new era, recognised by the chief civilisations of the world, dates from his...

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If you are going to a nice party/dinner with your s/o, does it matter if you wear similar colors? It looks nice if the two of you coordinate, but the only one it probably MATTERS to is you and/or your s/o.

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Why do we pray with our eyes closed?Can't we express ourselves to God with our eyes opened?Isn't it the heart that matters and need to be opened before God? As others have commented, we tend to focus on whatever we're looking at. Closing your eyes is optional, but it may help to prevent distraction. Why do we kiss with our eyes closed? ,...my husband says it's because I can't stand to see him having a good time. : )

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Did you ever betray your partner with another man/woman. Did they forgive you for destroying their dreams? Would you forgive if the situation was reversed? No, I never have. And if I was betrayed,...I'd want to forgive, but I don't know if I could ever trust them again. It may be that irreparable damage would be done to the relationship.

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Does the Bible actually say that the "unsaved" are going to go to hell? I've noticed verses that say something about not inheriting the kingdom of heaven, but I don't remember any saying anyone will go directly to Hell for eternity. Examples please. The words translated as 'hell' in the bible are: Sheol (Hebrew) and Hades (Greek), these refer to the grave. As testimony to this the KJV translates the Hebrew word Sheol: 31 times as "hell", 31 times as "grave" and 3 times as "pit". (Hades is rendered "hell" each of the 10 times it appears.) The idea that people are tortured for eternity is...

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What color was Jesus? He lived in Israel and apparently his appearance was indistinguishable from that of other Hebrews. (I say this because when Judas betrayed him, it necessary to identify him with a kiss.) - (Matthew 26:48)Now his betrayer had given them a sign, saying: “Whoever it is I kiss, this is he; take him into custody. - His color? Maybe beige?

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I want to get boyfriend Christmas gift, any suggestions I was thinking a cologne set, what cologne do you like? I love Curve-Chill,...& Curve-Crush. (Careful, Curve-Crush comes in men AND women's fragrances)

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I have asked atheists what it would take to make them believe in a Christian type god - so I ask creationist Christians - what would it take to make you accept scientific explanations of the origin of the universe, life and all that? Oops! Posted in the wrong box.

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Is it important to use God’s name? Apparently, it's important to Him. He had his personal name included 6,519 times in the Hebrew Aramaic Scriptures. Also, when Jesus taught his followers how to pray, the first thing he addressed was his Father's name. (Matt6:9)",...hallowed be Thy Name" And in personal prayer to God, he told his Father that he had 'made his name known'. (John chapter 17) ...

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Knowing that Jesus was born, circumcised, walked the streets, talked, NEVER said he was God, ate and drank, and as a result must have answerrd many calls of nature, would you say he was human or God? Allow me to start with this. Jesus is not God. - As you state in your question, he didn't claim to be God. Today we often use the word 'human' to imply imperfection, since every human in existence makes mistakes. (Take for example the expression, "I'm only human.") When Jesus was on earth he was human, but he was a perfect human. - However, according to...

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If in Islam, when a man dies for Allah, he get's 72 virgins, what does a woman get? The life insurance money?

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Are near death experiences proof of an afterlife? No. Someone who's almost died can tell you as much about death,... as someone who's almost been to Australia, can tell you about their visit.

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Was God's name ("JEHOVAH" or "YHWH") really removed from the Scriptures? Yes. It originally appeared over 6,500 times. http://www.biblestudytools.net/Lexicons/Hebrew/heb.cgi?search=3068&version=kjv&type=eng A thought regarding the proper way to say the name. Since biblical Hebrew was written without vowels, and because the Jews eventually stopped pronouncing the name, based upon a superstition, the exact pronunciation is lost. "Jehovah"...

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Do you believe Noah's Arc story literally? Yes, I do.

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Since Christianity has proven science to be wrong, what will it take to make atheists to finally change their heathen ways? Science and the Bible do not contradict one another, so you have me confused. Are you talking about where life came from? - (The idea that all life originated by chance has not been proven using the scientific method.) - How old the earth and the rest of the universe are? - It's true that some Christian Fundamentalist groups claim it's been around for only 6,000 years. The...

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If Jehovah's Witness's believe in Jesus Christ, why do they not want to celebrate Christmas? What's wrong with it? JW's have no objections to having fun or giving gifts. However they do not participate in Christmas activities due to the holiday's pagan origins. In a nutshell, some early Christian leaders 'appropriated' certain pagan festivals to gain adherents. The people were able to continue celebrating the same festivals they always had, since now they had been assigned...

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Can you prove God exists? oops!

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Wasn't the apple on the Tree of Knowledge actually supposed to be a pomegranate? The Bible only says 'fruit', nowhere does it specify the variety. There was no specific kind of fruit that was forbidden, only a specific tree. By obeying God's command regarding the fruit of that tree, they showed that they recognized his RIGHT to decide the difference between right and wrong. Thus, the tree was called 'the tree of the knowledge of good and bad'. -...

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Catholics,you consider babies as gifts from your god.Do you also consider the babies resulting from RAPE,as also a gift from your god. And the fact that you Catholics would make every RAPE BABY,be born is another disturbing part of your Catholic dogma. I'm not a Catholic,....but it seems that you're suggesting that baby's conceived through the act of rape should be killed? ??? A young woman is victimized,...THAT'S wrong,... (Coincidentally, in the law God provided for Israel, the punishment for rape was death.) ,...if an infant is produced, we should DEFINITELY kill it? Or at least it isn't wrong to kill those...

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So, what is your "SOUL"? The little ghost that runs your brain? Your memory? Your conscience? What will you take into the afterlife? According to the Bible each of us IS a soul. - (Genesis 2:7) And Jehovah God proceeded to form the man out of dust from the ground and to blow into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man came to be a living soul. - The idea that there is a separate, invisible, part of us that cannot die originated in Greek philosophy, Plato.- Neither the idea of an 'immortal soul', nor...

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If Jesus once said that it’s easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to get to Heaven, why does God somehow let slide the fact that King Solomon and several other kings who served God, were rich? The Bible doesn't condemn wealth,... it condemns 'the love of money'. - (1 Timothy 6:9-10) However, those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and hurtful desires, which plunge men into destruction and ruin. 10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been...

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The Bible says “You Shall Not Lie,” but what does it say about making jokes? It is accurate to say that the Bible condemns lying. There is nothing written that would indicate that God disaproves of jokes or humor, as long as they are not made at someone else's expense. (Do unto others,...) Fiction is not lying if it is presented as fiction. Providing inaccurate information is not lying, if you believed it to be accurate. - Keep in mind that...

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What are your view on the whole christian religion? do you like to believe in someone that people have no proof of? I believe in Christ,... I believe in the Bible,... I believe that the leaders of many Christian religions take little notice of either one.

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If creationists think the earth is 6000 years old, how come we can see stars millions of light years away? Not all Creationists think the earth is 6,000 years old. This is a teaching of some Fundamentalist groups. Interestingly, the Bible doesn't indicate how old the earth or Universe is. It says simply, "In the beginning,..." THEN it outlines six creative 'days', (hebrew 'yohm' can also be translated 'era' or 'period'), in which the...

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The shortest scripture is Jesus wept. Why did Jesus weep? John 11:35 Jesus wept. (ASV) This occurred just before Christ resurrected Lazarus from the dead. Why did he weep? The context provides some clues. Jesus was fully aware, (unlike the other mourners), that Lazarus was about to be brought back to life. - John 11:11 These things spake he: and after this he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus is fallen asleep; but I go, that I may awake him...

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Do you verify info before passing them on as fact? Yes. I believe it's an excellent policy to have. I'm trying to teach this to my children as well. Don't accept that something is true unless you've taken the time to check. Especially, don't go around repeating interesting 'facts' that you haven't confirmed are true. It makes you look like a fool.

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Do you make judgements about people based on their ability to spell and construct grammatical sentences? Yes, but not intentionally. It's all about 'presentation' isn't it? Whether we intend to or not, we make judgements about others based on their appearance: the style of clothing they wear, their grooming, hygiene,... If you're expressing yourself in writing, then spelling and grammar make up a portion of what you're presenting. They WILL affect how you,...

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Is hitting a child punishment or abuse? answer honestly That depends on,... ,...how hard you hit the child. ,...where you hit the child. ,...with what you hit the child. ,...WHY you hit the child. You should not hit a child in anger. But I believe a good spanking is far less damaging than insults and angry shouting. My children usually hug me after they've recieved this sort of discipline. My son even thanked me once.

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What are some of those "everybody knows" myths that many people believe that aren't true? For example, "You can see the Great Wall of China from space." That the Bible says God created the universe in 6 days. (It says 'in the beginning, God created,...'.) The 6 creative 'days' describe steps taken to prepare an already existing earth for life. That Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. (True, there's no proof she wasn't, but there's nothing in the Bible that implies she was.) That the 'Daddy LongLegs...

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Are love and desire two opposite feelings? Not at all. However, with the exception of romantic love, (Greek 'aeros'), they're often experienced apart from one another. What are their opposites? I'd say,...'Selfishness' and 'Revulsion'

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What is georgia's state bird The Brown Thrasher State Flower? The Cherokee Rose Founded by General James Edward Oglethorpe. (It's amazing how 3rd Grade Social Studies stays with you.)

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The Bible says that the man is the head of woman, so wwhy are there so many female preachers in the world today? Please read 1 Corinthians chapter 11 before answering the question. The Bible does not downgrade women. (As is sometimes charged.) For example, in the 1st century, Jewish tradition did not permit women to serve as 'witnesses' in legal matters. Yet, the resurrected Christ appeared first to women and instructed them to inform the rest of disciples. Obviously, he viewed them as capable witnesses. The apostle Paul mentions, in his letters, that...

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The bible says not to commit adultry. It also says that once you get a divorce and remarry the person who married you & you for that matter are commiting adultry. How is that fair? What are your thoughts on this? The bible sets out marriage as a permanent arrangement. Wise of our Creator, since children are often the result of the union, and they need both parents. According to the Bible, the ONLY grounds for divorce WITH THE PROSPECT OF REMARRIAGE is adultery. To 'adulterate' something is to pollute or contaminate it. If one mate cheats, he/she has contaminated the marital relationship....

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I have asked atheists what it would take to make them believe in a Christian type god - so I ask creationist Christians - what would it take to make you accept scientific explanations of the origin of the universe, life and all that? I've never really heard any scientific explanations about the origin of the universe. There's the 'big bang' theory, which may well be true, but I've never heard a scientific explanation about what caused it. Since, I believe in a creator, I'd say He caused it. As for the rest,...if life showed chaos, (I'm talking about the composition of amino acids, the...

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What about religion is so important to people? Well, to a true believer, (one who doesn't view religion as a psychological tool to deal with tragedy), it's all about the belief that there REALLY is a personal creator. And that creator deserves to be truthfully represented and acknowledged/ worshipped by his creation,...in a way that HE approves. To a true believer, hypocrisy and deceit in religion, (there's plenty of it),...

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Can Jehovah's Witnesses be medical lab technicians where human blood is processed? Christians are commanded to 'abstain from blood'. (Acts 15:28,29) That is, we do not consume blood, either by mouth or through transfusion. Could a Christian work as a lab technician where human blood is processed? I'm not sure if this is what you're asking about, but running diagnostic tests using human blood presents no conflict with the Bible's counsel on the...

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What gods are said to have been born of a virgin? Ofcourse Jesus is said to have been born of a virgin, but he's not "God". (He's God's only begotten son) I know that Buddha was also said to have been born of a virgin.

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Christians only please: My brother in law (atheist) doesnt want to take his kids to church, should I intervene so they know the love of christ at an early age? As a Christian, as difficult as it may be, you're obliged to respect his decision. This reminds me of the counsel offered in the Bible to Christian wives with unbelieving husbands. (1 Peter 3:1-2) In like manner, YOU wives, be in subjection to YOUR own husbands, in order that, if any are not obedient to the word, they may be won without a word through the conduct of [their] wives,...

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For those who believe that being gay is a sin, what would you do if you found that your doctor of many years was gay? What would you do if you were in an accident and the trauma surgeon was gay? I don't imagine I'd do anything, unless my doctor's demeanor made me uncomfortable. But I wouldn't use a heterosexual doctor who's 'bedside manner' wouldn't allow me to relax either. According to the Bible homosexuality is wrong, but NO MORE SO than heterosexual sex OUTSIDE of marriage. There's certainly nothing in the Bible to justify acting...

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I saw a sign yesterday outside a church. It said "God is too big for one religion". Why do you agree or disagree with this statement? I must respectfully disagree. I believe the Bible is God's word, and in it we find that he did not approve of all worship. To the Israelites, he provided a law code with specific instructions about temple arrangements, sacrifices, etc. Today, it's popular to believe that it doesn't matter HOW you worship. The Bible indicates that to God,...it does.

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What did Jesus mean when he said that the kingdom of heaven is within? This is the verse your referencing. Luke 17:21b "..., behold, the kingdom of God is within you***." Reference Bibles generally include a footnote: ***Or, 'among you' Many have read this verse and concluded that the 'kingdom of God' must be something that occurs within the heart. Not so. The preceding verse shows that Jesus was speaking to the Pharisees...

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Why do women think they were called to preach.1 timothy say let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.But i suffer not a woman to teach,nor to usurp authority over the man,but to be in silence. I suppose many women feel compelled to preach out of appreciation for the things they've learned. Take a look at society. Having a woman teach in the congregation isn't frowned upon anymore. Frankly, most people today place FAR more importance on how society, not GOD, views a matter. True, it does require ignoring a portion of the Bible, but religious leaders, of both sexes,...

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I have found only one instance of the word/name Lucifer being used in the KJV of the bible. How then, is the word/name Lucifer equated with the word/name Satan? 'Lucifer' appears only once in the Bible, and only in a few translations. (Isaiah 14:12)"How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! ,..." 'Lucifer', (shining one), does not refer to Satan the Devil, but it's easy to see how it might appear to at first glance. However, surrounding verses tell us WHO the message was pronounced to....

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What is your favorite candy? Everlasting Gobstoppers

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Why is it that every time something in the bible is proven to be a lie, christians will make up another meaning for that specific piece of "God's Word"? First of all, 'christians' is a pretty broad group,... Different PEOPLE are going to respond differently if they are presented with evidence that something they believed to be true is not. Isn't it possible that their understanding of a scripture is faulty? and if so, it's their thinking that needs to be adjusted. Example: The Bible contains the expression 'the...

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I believe that Jesus Christ existed and that he was a good man with a truly admirable message for his fellow man but I don't believe he was the son of god as I'm atheist. So I'm a christian atheist, is this a complete paradox? I believe I understand what you mean by 'Christian Atheist'. You accept the moral lessons Jesus taught, but you do not believe in God, nor that Jesus was the son of god. Right? Here's something to think about,... Is it POSSIBLE that Jesus was just a 'good man'? Consider, to qualify as 'good' Jesus MUST have been truthful,... He himself said that he...

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Why do people insist on quoting certain scriptures to prove a point but ignore the ones that contradict the point they are trying to prove? Shouldn't the Bible be taken as a whole and not bit by bit? Why? Most of us have a preconceived set of beliefs. (Often, these are based upon what we've been told the Bible says.) Whether or not a person will admit they MAY have been mistaken in their beliefs is a true test of meekness. I mean "meekness" in the sense of being 'teachable'. If an individual honestly wants to understand the Bible, they must allow the book...

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Starting with God, can you explain the begetting which gave God his co-eternal, co-existing son, so that one can move the idea from the 'ludicrous/mythological' to the 'quite credible' category? I can show you what the Bible says about this. According to the scriptures Jesus was God's FIRST creation, and was involved in the creation of everything else. (Colossians 1:15-16) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; 16 because by means of him all [other] things were created in the heavens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things...

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Is tsk tsk a real word? I believe you'd classify 'tsk tsk' as an onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia (also spelled onomatopœia, from Greek: ονοματοποιΐα) is a word or a grouping of words that imitates the sound it is describing, such as animal noises like "oink" or "meow", or suggesting its source object, such as:...

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Can you name 3 animals that start with the letter B? Beaver, Badger, Bat

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What words can you make out of Dinner? I In Din Den Dine Dire Ire Inn Inner Nerd Red Ride 12

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Which of the five is least like the other four? (a) Squash (b) Pumpkin (c) Tomato (d) Cucumber (e) Corn (e) Corn All of the others have the beginning letter of the word repeated. Also, 'Corn' is the only choice that has only one vowel.

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What's the longest word you've ever spelled? pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanocoliosis (It's a lung disease.)

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What are the first 3 words that start with the letter 'i' you think of when you read this question? (I can only think of iguana, igloo and island.) ice, italics, itch

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Give me word that ends in ness? cleanliness, tardiness, neediness, loveliness, Loch Ness

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How many words can you find with 3 letters or more in "winter wonderland" win, wit, wine, wire, wide, wind, widow, wider, wild, wilder, wilt, wilted, winnow, wed, wet, welt, weld, went, were, wow, woe, word, world, won, wonder, wad, war, wand, ware, wane, wait, water, wade, wader, waiter, ward, wander, waddle, writ, write, inter, ion, new, newer, net, newt, nod, nail, denial, near, neat, narrow, now, not, noel, nor, nerd, tin, tie, ten, ton, tow, tower, tender,...

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Whats the first thing that comes to mind when I say the letter "O"? Orange? (Orange you glad I answered?)

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How can people hold strong Christian views and believe in the virgin birth AND a strong basis & understanding in science at the same time? One definition of MIRACLE is any event that current science cannot explain. That science cannot currently explain HOW something was done, does not mean that it was impossible. According to the scientific method, it's impossible for life to have been generated from nonliving matter. Yet we are living proof that SOMEONE knows how to accomplish that.

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How do you explain the contriduction between the book of Daniel and 2 Kings? Daniel 1.1 states Jehoiakim was king durring Nebuchadnezzar siege while 2 Kings 24.6-12 says Jihoiakim was dead and his son Jehoichin ruled. I found this reference. It is an excerpt from a discussion of the Bible Character Jehoiakim, (his life and times), but I believe it answers your question. Insight On the Scriptures Vol-1 p. 1269 Jehoiakim *** "Second Kings 24:1 shows that Nebuchadnezzar brought pressure upon the Judean king “and so Jehoiakim became his servant [or vassal] for three years. However, he...

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Can people in hell work to improve their existence? According to the Bible, people in hell can't work at all. Eccl. 9:10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest. But they also can't suffer. Eccl. 9:5 For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not anything, neither have they any more a reward; for the...

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Do you believe in or reject the doctrine of the Trinity? I reject the Trinity doctrine. I believe that the Bible is God's word and his avenue of expressing and explaining himself. Neither the word "Trinity" nor the express doctrine are found in the Bible. A person can carefully study the entire Bible and not have any inkling about the existence of a Trinity.

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Do you think christain should show favouritism towards one another? Good question. (Galatians 6:10) 10 Really, then, as long as we have time favorable for it, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to [us] in the faith.

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Why don't Jehovah's Witnesses celebrate Christmas, or Easter? In a nutshell both have pagan origins, and were simply 'adopted' and given Christian labels. You can check the answers above, (Perryman's was good), or better yet hit the library for more specific references.

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I've been told that for Christians, the crucifixion is timeless and absolves the human race of all sin before and after it. If this is they case, why couldn't the punishment God inflicted up Adam and Eve (and all the human race) serve the same purpose? Adam and Eve were created perfect. They chose to sin, and had been warned explicitly that the result would be death. Imperfect humans could not produce perfect children. So all of their offspring were born with a predisposition to sin. Frankly, we can't help it. According to the Bible 'the wages sin pays is death'. So each of us who has sinned, when we die, we pay for our...

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Even if you're a strict follower of Christianity, is it not still debatable whether the sanctity of God-given free will could possibly outweigh the sanctity of God-given life? I don't see a contradiction. God is the giver of life and we have no right to take it. The fact that we have free will and therefore we can CHOOSE to take someone else's life, (murder for example), doesn't mean it's not wrong. God granted the gift of free will, but as free moral agents, we must face the consequences of our decisions. 'You reap what you sow.' ...

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3 Bus. men split a hotel room. $30. Each pays $10. The cost is only $25, so the mgr has $5 to refund. The men decide to each accept $1, and give the bellboy a $2 tip. So, each man has spent $9 - The tip is $2. (27+2=$29) Where's the last $? Come on! No guesses? Think about the question,...I LOVE this one.

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Does anyone know a bible verse that either deals with the subject of positive debate? It is for a project I am working on and have come up with blanks so far. (Proverbs 27:17) 17 By iron, iron itself is sharpened. So one man sharpens the face of another.

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Kindly give me some verse in the book of Psalms Ps.83:18 "That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth." - KJV

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What does 1 Corinthians 13 mean to you? What are your thoughts on 1 Corinthians 13? What do you think it means? What is the message? Paul is emphasizing the importance of love. He also makes the point that the 'gifts of the spirit', such as speaking in tongues and prophesying, were not going to last indefinitely. These miraculous gifts marked the infancy of the Christian congregation,...God's way of confirming his approval of this 'new' religion. These gifts would eventually be done away...

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Why does the Bible say it's a sin to drink beer? The Bible doesn't say that it's a sin to drink beer,...or any other alcoholic drink. It warns against drunkeness, and the abuse of alcohol. Personally, I believe it's only a sin, if you drink CHEAP beer.

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Who incited David to count the fighting men in Israel? A God (2 Samuel 24:1) Or B Satan (Chronicles 2 1:1)? According to the Bible, it was Satan who incited David to take the census. However, this does not contradict 2 Samuel 24:1. Afterall, Satan is call 'the god of this system' in the Bible. (2 Corinthians 4:4) . . .among whom the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, that the illumination of the glorious good news about the Christ, who is...

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What is your intepretation of 1 corinthians6vs1-6 Paul was saying that true Christians would not take one another to court. If they needed mediation about a matter they should seek it within the congregation. It would be more desirable for a Christian to suffer loss than to bring a lawsuit against his brother. (1 Corinthians 6:7) 7 Really, then, it means altogether a defeat for YOU that YOU are having lawsuits with one another. Why do...

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Does the devil run the earth? Does God? Does anyone? According to the Bible superhuman forces are manipulating the affairs of men. “The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one.” (1 John 5:19) “We have a wrestling, not against blood and flesh, but against . . . the world rulers of this darkness, against the wicked spirit forces in the heavenly places.” (Eph. 6:12) In the Bible account where...

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Do you follow Jesus, who warned his followers to neither “break one of these LEAST commandments” nor “TEACH MEN SO” or Paul, who taught the opposite, he said to people “we are DELIVERED FROM THE LAW"? Christ lived under law. (Galatians 4:4-5) 4 But when the full limit of the time arrived, God sent forth his Son, who came to be out of a woman and who came to be under law,... According to the bible the law was "a tutor, leading to Christ". (Galatians 3:19-25) 19 Why, then, the Law? It was added to make transgressions manifest, until the seed should arrive to whom the...

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What do you think of this, was Mary Magdalene a prostitute or not? I believe this idea is a result of some confusion regarding two separate but similar events recorded in the Bible. One account involves Mary, (the sister of Martha and Lazarus), and occurred in Bethany at the house of Simon the Leper, only 5 days before Jesus' death. (Matt. 26:6 and John 12:3) A similar event occurred in the Northern district of Galilee at the home of a Pharisee...

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How much money does your congregation pay your Pastor on a monthly basis? Jesus said "You received free,...give free". We have no paid clergy.

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What candy is always late? Ooooh wait! Choco-late?

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What candy is always late? Sweet Tarties? (Tardies)

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Why did Jesus choose 12 Apostles? Why not thirteen or eleven?? Anyone who presents to me a reference with clear research backed up behind it will recieve 5 POINTS. In the Bible the number 12 relates to Divinely Constitued Organization. "Twelve. The patriarch Jacob had 12 sons, who became the foundations of the 12 tribes of Israel. Their offspring were organized by God under the Law covenant as God’s nation. Twelve therefore seems to represent a complete, balanced, divinely constituted arrangement. (Ge 35:22; 49:28) Jehovah chose 12...

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Singwell claims that the New World Translation is really a paraphrase. What evidence, if any, exists? The NWT is the most literal translation I've ever come across. I'm no 'language expert', but I pull out my "Strong's Concordance" and "Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words", whenever there's any difference in the NWT rendering and other versions. So far, in each instance the NWT gave the most literal rendering.

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Do ALL witnesses that attend meetings at a kingdom hall give donations? God loves a cheerful giver. I believe most witnesses make donations, but there's no way of verifying this. What you give or do not give is between you and Jehovah God.

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Can someone explain to me, in a detailed manner, what a Jehovah's Witness believes?? I'm really interested in religions, and have been curious for a while. Perryman offers an excellent link in his answer. To that I would only add that JWs view the bible as the final authority on all religious matters.

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All Joking Aside im not on drugs or anything I need a serious answer AM I THE ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD WHO SEES A JESUS LIKE CROSS ON THE MOON BECAUSE I CALL EVERYONE I KNOW AND THEY SAY THEY DON'T SEE IT WHEN ITS OUT? (SERIOUS ANSWERS!PLEASE) Interestingly, Jesus did not die on two beamed cross. The word for the implement of his death is 'stauros', which referred a single beam, (upright pole, or stake). He would have been fastened with his hands above his head. The two beamed cross was adopted by the church from pagan origins, (Chaldea). The church wanted converts and it was already venerated as a religious...

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Have you ever seen a picture of Jesus with black hair? I have only seen one or two, but dozens or hundreds of portraits with brown or even blond hair! Isn't that kind of ignorant or even racist, to imply that holiness is connected to being "white"? The Bible reports that Jesus was of Jewish descent and while he was on earth he preached to 'the house of Israel'. Apparently, he 'blended in' with the crowds, since the Pharisees needed Judas to identify him for them. (He did so with a kiss, as you know.) This also indicates, that there was no 'halo' around his head as some artwork depicts.

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Which song that originated from a musical is your favorite? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera. But my favorite love song is "Come What May" from Moulin Rouge. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWMs0i81BpY

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What grows when you feed it, but dies when you give it water? Fire?

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Who here has proof of a god(s), spirits, deities, demons, etc. existing? How do you know. Why do you believe? I welcome all answers. Proof of God? I guess, first and foremost for me is overwhelming evidence of design in nature. Organisms that exist by symbiosis. (For example: The sea anemone and the clown fish.) Complex ecosystems, that can be damaged by the introduction of life that is not indigenous. (Like rabbits in Australia.) Belief in the Bible? The Law Covenant given to Israel thousands of years ago reflected...

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Bill Gates so loved the poor he gave away his ONLY dollar. God so loved the world he gave his ONLY son. If “ONLY” seems stupid in the first sentence why is it not so in the second? Good question. According the bible, Jesus is God's 'only begotten son', that statement could also be translated 'only child'. If we're all God's children, then why does the bible give Jesus this special designation? Apparently, he was the first creation. And the only person that God created by himself. At some point after his creation he worked alongside...

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I was just on my boyfriends myspace without his permission and I read messages he has sent to a whole bunch of these girls he doesn't even know saying they are hot and that he wants to bang them. How do I confront him about it with him getting mad at me? You need a new boyfriend. Why would you care if he got mad? I'd be furious if I were you.

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What do you hate the most about people? The most annoying trait? Lack of reasonableness. (A stubborn insistence on believing what they want, or what is popular and a refusal to consider, or be swayed by evidence to the contrary.)

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Does the Bible really contain all the answers to life's questions? The Bible contains principle's that can be used to make good decisions. It also answers some of the more important questions, such as: Why are we here? What is the purpose of life? Why does God permit suffering? Is this life all there is? But it's not a rule book. Principles are the ideas on which laws are based. Such as, treat others as you'd like to be treated.

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How can God only accept those who accept Christ into the kingdom of heaven when there are children all over the world who never even have the opportunity to accept or learn about Christ? I struggle with this question daily. That's a good question. Also, what about people who never had an opportunity to learn about Christ? For example: Native Americans? According to the Bible, God purposed for mankind to live here on earth. Psalms 115:16 The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's: But the earth hath he given to the children of men. If he wanted everyone in heaven,...why not just put us there to...

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You know I am not a religious person but I see the beauty in believing to take the pain away from the experience of death. What do you think? I think that the purpose of religion, (worship), should be to honor God, and get to know Him. There's comfort in knowing that He promises to do away with death forever,...and there's a promise of a resurrection, for both the righteous and the unrighteous. But if you don't REALLY believe in Him, (not just His existence, I mean trusting that He cares and will keep his...

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Adam and Eve were white... yet there are black people on earth. How did that happen? The bible gives no physical description of Adam and Eve. Since all races are descendant from these two, it's logical to conclude that they held many variations within their genes.

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God and the Bible teach humility, so why does each denomination, church, or fellowship think they are better than each other? Thinking more of ourselves than is necessary is a problem that all of us fight against. As for religion,.. if I'm a member of a certain religion, and I'm sincere, chances are that I chose that faith because I believe it to be the right one. Right? Personally, I base this decision on whether or not it's teachings agree with the bible in whole. That doesn't mean I...

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Why does God call himself "jealous" when that is such a human trait? Jealous as in 'insistent upon EXCLUSIVE devotion'. Wouldn't a husband be jealous for the attentions of his wife? Or a wife for her husband? God described himself as jealous because He rightfully expects EXCLUSIVE devotion. Jealousy is not neccessarily a negative emotion,... UNFOUNDED jealousy is.

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Why would someone who just had Ecclesiastes 9:5 read to them tell you that they pray for their dead loved ones in "purgatory"? Either they weren't REALLY paying attention to the scripture,...OR what the Bible SAYS is not going to influence what they believe.

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I read that Jewish people are considered "non-white". I thought that jewish is a religion? Educate me. "Jewish" can refer to your religion and / or your ethnicity. For example I worked for a Jewish doctor for year, (Jewish by birth, heritage), he was not a practicer of the Jewish religion. I don't understand the 'racial' prejudice against Jews, and I've never really considered whether or not you'd describe them as 'white' or not. Are they white?...

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Who are the nephilim and what happened to them? The nephilim were the hybrid offspring of human women and angels that had turned against God. They died at the flood of Noah's day. If you'd like I can provide supporting Bible verses.

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Did God really say that Homosexuallity is wrong?!?!?,If so why isnt there anything about Homosexuality in the ten commandments? Homosexuality was condemned in the law that God gave the Israelites. The 10 commandments were a part of that law. Leviticus 18:22 “‘And you must not lie down with a male the same as you lie down with a woman. It is a detestable thing. The law was done away with when Jesus died, but God's view of homosexuality was the same. This was reiterated for us in the...

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Why do many Bible believers say that the serpent of Eden was Satan when the Bible doesn't state this? The bible does identify Satan the devil as the Serpent in Eden. Rev.12:9 So down the great dragon was hurled, the original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth; he was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him Rev.20:2 And he seized the dragon, the original serpent, who is the Devil and Satan, and bound him...

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Is the bible is written by men who had other motives? For example, I've heard the bible must be true because the old testament predicted what would happen in the new the testament? Isn't that circular thinking? The most compelling evidence to ME that the bible was inspired by God, is that, while it's not a book of science, it is accurate when it touches on the subject. Accurate BEYOND what men knew at the time. The bible recorded over 3,000 years ago that the earth was round and also described it as 'hanging upon nothing', an apt description of gravity. The Law given to Moses...

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Why does the Bible say that man was created in God's image? Man was created in God's image. When I was a kid I thought that meant that we looked like him,...but actually humankind was created with the capacity to reflect the qualities that God possesses. Love, wisdom, power and justice are God's four principle qualities, or attributes. None of the animals have the ability to display wisdom, or a sense of justice or even an appreciation...

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I've always been 45 years older than your Dad, said Grandma to young Johnny. But now the digits in my age, both prime, are the reverse of the two in your dads age. How old is Grandma? Seventy-two? Good one!

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If god is the almighty could he himself build a rock so big that he cant even move and if so doesn't that make him not almighty? God 'creates' matter, (material things) from energy. Science has long known how to convert matter into energy. (Like fuel makes your car run). It is also possible to create matter from energy. However a MASSIVE amount of energy is required. (I believe the example I read was, to create matter the size of an aspirin would require the equivalent of the energy generated by Niagara...

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Name the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Islam." A man with a beard and a turban.

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If Jesus is the son of God, does that make him a God as well? That Jesus is the son of God, does not make him a god. Adam was also a son of God, as are each of the angels. Jesus is "the only begotten son" because he was the first creation of God, and the only thing God made by himself. Jesus worked with his father in the creation of all other things. (See the first Chapter of Colossians, beginning around verse 15.) Jesus is called...

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When anyone talks about the trinity they always mention the idea of Jesus being or not being God. Where in the bible is the trinity mentioned and why is the Holy spirit or Ghost never talked about? Where in the Bible is the holy spirit called God? The trinity is not a bible teaching. The word 'Trinity' doesn't appear in the bible. It was introduced/established as a teaching of the church 200-300 years AFTER Christ died.

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We are told that God gave man free will. So why is it that when something bad happens to us, everyone says it was God's will, or that He had other plans for us. Why would he give us free will and then slap us down whenever we strayed from His will? It is not 'god's will' when something bad happens to us. Many people believe that everything that occurs is God's will, but this is not a biblical teaching. Sometimes we suffer due to bad decisions of our own. (Whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap.) Sometimes we are the victim of circumstances. (Time and unforeseen occurrence befall us all.)

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If God created a huge planet (Earth) in six days why couldn't he populate it much faster? I mean was he willing to wait for Adam and Eve to reproduce? Why? Why can't he create more people from dirt rather than waiting for reproduction? The Bible NEVER says that the earth was created in 6 days. (It says 'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth'). 'the beginning' could encompass billions of years. After making that statement the bible describes six creative 'days', (hebrew yohm), in which god readied the earth for and progressively introduced living things. 'Yohm'...

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Why did Satan bother with tempting Jesus in the desert was he not aware that Jesus is God? Xtians, what do you make of this story of temptation...can God be tempted by earthly riches and glory? Pls explain the moral lesson in this story. The Bible does not say that Jesus was God. You cannot test someone's loyalty to himself. The moral? There's much we can learn. Jesus hadn't eaten for 40 days - Satan tempted him to turn the stones to bread, (to use his miraculous powers for personal gratification). Interestingly, in all of the recorded miracles of Jesus, he never did this. We learn that Satan quoted...

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Okay so the Earth is about 6,378.1 km in size and it took God about six days to build the planet. A baby is about four to six inches tall yet it takes nine months for the baby to be born. Why does it take God longer to grow a baby? Smaller? Planet? The Bible does not say that the earth was created in 6 days. It says "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth". "In the beginning" could have encompassed billions of years. It then describes 6 'days', (hebrew 'yohm'), in which God readied the earth for life and progressively introduced living things. The word 'yohm' can, but...

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A neighbour has started to copy the way i have my hair and my make up now she is wearing almost identical clothes and other people have started to notice too. I only know her to say hello to but how do I sort this out without hurting her feelings? I don't really see that there's anything that needs 'sorting out'. Apparently, she admires your style and is trying to emulate you. ,...it's really sort of flattering.

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When the Bible says "Jesus was the Son of God", does that mean son in the sense we know it or is he using the word son as a metaphor so we can understand the closeness of the relationship? Jesus was God's 'only begotten son' in that he was the only thing/person that God created by himself. Jesus was created. He is called 'the firstborn of all creation'. (Thus including him among things that were created.) After Jesus creation he worked alongside his Father in the creation of all other things. Colossians 1:15,16 "He is the image of the...

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" 'Mother' is the name for God on the lips and hearts of all children." A long time ago someone told me that this quote from "The Crow" was blasphemous. Regardless of your religious background, what do *you* think about it? I think that the person who makes all your 'boo-boos' better is definitely 'god like' in the eyes of a child. The bible says, (in Proverbs). "the taking of offense is what rests in the bosom of the stupid one". (If you'd like the chapter and verse let me know. But right now the lights are out and the kids are asleep.) I'd say that applies to...

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If God made man, and loves man, than why did he make hell? "Hell" in the Bible refers to the grave. God did not create a place to burn people. Romans 6:23 "The wages sin pays is death,..." According to the bible the punishment for sin is death, and when we die we're buried. We're in the grave. Romans 6:23 ",...but the gift God gives is everlasting life by Christ Jesus our Lord." You can't burn...

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"God" has a real name that is mentioned in the Bible. Do you know what it is? Exodus 6:3 "and I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name Jehovah was I not known to them." The name is derived from a form of a Hebrew verb meaning 'to cause to become'. KJV renders this as "I am". 'I am' is what the name means. The name JESUS, (a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name...

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Do you realize that when people tell you to fear God, they are really saying that God is dangerous, something or someone that is likely to cause pain or is a threat? If you don't believe me, look up the definition of fear. "Fear of God" does not refer to a morbid fear of punishment. It is based on love of God and respect for his position. It's a wholesome dread of displeasing or disappointing him. When we love someone we don't want to do things that that make them unhappy. Religious leaders who teach that God burns people in hell, are portraying Him as a monster. The Bible doesn't...

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Can you prove God exists? The evidence of design in creation, indicates an intelligent designer. The Bible recorded laws thousands of years ago that indicated an understanding of the relationship between bacteria and disease. -waste was to be buried. -dead bodies were not to be touched -if you DID touch a dead body, you were to wash yourself, and then avoid contact with others for the rest of the day -if you had a...

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What does the number 3 designate in theology The number three indicates 'intensity'. "A ruin, a ruin, a ruin I shall make it." "Holy, holy, holy is Jehovah of armies" A way of emphasizing just HOW ruined Jerusalem would be and the extent of God's holiness.

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If you believed that the earth was flat because God told you it that it is, would you still believe that the earth was flat if someone you trusted, proved to you that the earth was actually round? Interesting Hypothetical. The Bible actually recorded that the earth was round, a couple of thousand years before science confirmed it. There were some WAY ignorant Church Leaders who took the expression 'four corner of the earth' as an indication that the earth was flat and square, but apparently they forgot to read the whole thing. If God 'told' me ANYTHING, (like...

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Christians, do you see the hand of God in limiting how far evil reigns? The American south did not win the civil war, Hitler did not win WWII and the Soviet Union did not win the Cold War. No. Not presently. According to the Bible Satan is "the god of this world". Interestingly, when Jesus was tempted, Satan offered to give him 'all the kingdoms of the world', in return for a single act of worship. Hardly a temptation, if Satan couldn't deliver the goods. I fully expect intervention,...at the appointed time,... But I don't think...

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What would you do if everything you've ever been taught and everything you've ever believed was proven false? Research! And as humans we have the tendency to see what we want to see. So make an earnest effort to be intellectually honest about what you find. Intelligent people believe in Evolution,...that doesn't make it so. Everyone KNOWS that humans have an immortal soul,...that doesn't make it so. The Bible is God's word,....well, I agree with this one,...but HOW do we know...

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Jesus' name in Hebrew is Yeshua translated to English is Joshua...so why then do we call Him Jesus? Good question. I don't know the answer, but here's what I do know, which may have played a part. Apparently Mary wasn't told to name her son 'Joshua', since the primary spoken language at that time, (in that place) was Aramaic. I've read that his name was probably something like Iash'ua or Iesh'ua. The language Jesus spoke was Aramaic,...

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In my town there is a "Non-Denominational" right next to a "Catholic" down a bit for a "Jewish" cemetery. Do you honestly think it matters where your dead body gets buried? I think cremation is WAY cheaper. But having just buried my brother-in-law, I'd answer that it matters to the family. The funeral isn't done for the deceased.

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Why do you think racism still exists in the world today? Yes. And it adversely affects everyone regardless of skin color or nationality. I don't believe racism will ever go away as a result of man efforts. But I'm religious, so I expect God to intervene.

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For what reasons would you hold back a truth given you? If the person asking wasn't entitled to know. (Did not have a right to the information.) And if revealing the truth would hurt someone.

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Can you give me some random poems? Please? Robert Frost: The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep,... and miles to go before I sleep.

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Gandhi: If all Christians acted like Christ, the whole world would be Christian. Agree or disagree with this statement? I disagree with the statement, but agree with the point he was making. I think Ghandi was using hyperbole, (an intentional exaggeration used to make a point.) Jesus did the same when he said, "It would be easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to inherit the kingdom of god." Gandhi's point: Many / Most of those professing Christianity...

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Do animals have a soul? According to the Bible, each human being IS a living soul. (Gen.2:7) Hebrew word - nephesh This same word is used in regard to other creatures. (Although the KJV translates the word 'creature' when dealing with animals and 'living soul' when it applies to man. No doubt the translators own bias slipped in a bit.) Nowhere in the Bible do the words 'immortal...

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How many seconds are there in the month of February in a leap year (29 days)? Two ways to look at this problem: 60 seconds in a minute. 60 minutes in an hour. 24 hours in a day (60x60)x24 = 3,600 x 24 = 86,400 seconds in a 24 hour day. In a leap year February has 29 days. 86,400 x 29 = 2,505,600. OR February always has only one second in it. February 2nd.

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Are Jehovah's Witnesses polytheistic? No. They are fiercely and adamantly MONOTHEISTIC. There is only one Creator. One God Almighty. His name is Jehovah, and he ALONE should be worshipped.

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The Church says our soul is "forever". But...If the soul has a beginning [as is evident by our lack of any knowledge before birth] , then 'where were we'.??..before we woke up here? If an immortal soul can have a beginning? Then why cant it have an end? The bible states quite clearly, "the soul that is sinning it itself will die.". And Paul wrote that "the wages sin pays is death. But the gift God gives is everlasting life." If we are ALREADY immortal,...why would we need that gift? Immortality of the soul,...? Doesn't 'jive' with what's in the Bible.

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Can an Atheist sin? Yes. Just like everyone else. To sin is to make a mistake, fall short of perfection. We all make mistakes,...we all sin. The word carries religious connotation, so most atheists would not use the word 'sin' to describe their imperfections / mistakes. But I'm pretty sure they'd readily admit that they're not perfect.

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Why religious people are offended when you ask them a critical question? I agree with 'gtravels'. That's a huge generalization. However, you ask 'Why' do they become offended? (So, some do.) Some have been taught that to ask questions is showing a lack of faith. (Not true) It also may involve WHAT you ask, and HOW you ask. Are you sincerely seeking an explanation? Or are you ridiculing their beliefs? Many, many variables,...

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Why dont our country make athiests turn into christians by law? Why would they? As long as atheists obey the laws and treat others fairly,...? Oh! And pay their taxes,... Why would the government care what they believe? As for God, why would he want worship that's given under duress? It's like FORCING your child to say they love you. It's only meaningful if they volunteer the comment.

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Does your basic Brit, other European, or Australian know what "the Rapture" is, or is that really just a fundamentalist American concept? (It’s when the end times approach and Christians will supposedly be taken to heaven.) The word 'rapture' doesn't actually appear in the Bible.

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What is your idea of "Worship"? To love wholeheartedly. To trust implicitly. To obey without exception.

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Who Made God? No one made God. He has always existed. (If God was created, you'd be left with the question: "Who created his creator?")

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It survives to this very day, it helped t-rex captured prey Tar?

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A man receives a package, he opens the package and immediately rewraps it and returns it to sender.The next day, his car breaks down and he gets out to hitchhike.A truck pulls over and a man gets out and shoots him and drives away, What was in the package A bulletproof vest? Come on,...you gotta tell me.

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In the Bible, when God created man he said something like "they will be created in OUR image." If God is using the word "our" does that mean there is more than one God? Ooops.

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In regards to the areas in which the Hebrews were concerned and familiar with. Was Jesus born in Bethlehem or (4 miles away) near by city of Jeruselem? There were two cities called "Bethlehem" in Israel. Prophecy not only named Bethlehem as the site of the Messiah's birth, but also specified which of these two cities; Bethlehem Ephrathah (Micah 5:2) Joseph and Mary didn't live in Bethlehem, but were journeying from Nazareth, (apparently, since this is where they were when Gabriel announced the pregnancy to them), to...

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Where is the best place to hide an elephant? In the refrigerator. Have you ever seen an elephant in the refrigerator? ,...see, it works.

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You may know a girl named after me; Wiyhout me stoplights would be tricky. I like to catch bugs, But I have no mouth, arms, or net. I am sometimes terribly sticky. What am I? Amber?

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What is this? You can't wait to get it, you hate it when you have it, you miss it when it's gone Your period? (Ewwwwwww!)

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One half creates; The other Destroys. Once it's broken, both halfs create.What am I (sorry it's so obveous...) A pencil?

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A three letter word that has one syllable - you duplicate the first letter onto the end of the word. You now have a four letter word that has three syllables. Clock is ticking; and the answer please. Area

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The pope has one and doesnt use it. dad has one and mam uses it.nuns dont need one.arnold szwartsnigar has a big one miecheal j fox has a small one any one know the answer A last name. Cool.

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Not born, but from a Mother's body drawn, I hang until half of me is gone. I sleep in a cave until I grow old, then valued for my hardened gold. What am I? Teeth

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What is put on a table, cut, but never eaten? Cards

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Brain teaser: If yesterday was two days ago tomorrow, will the day after tomorrow be today or yesterday? Neither. It will be tomorrow.

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Riddle: What are made to be broken? Records, (as in the Guiness book of World__________)

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Mary’s father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter? Mary. (Cool)

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Almost everyone sees me without noticing me, For what is beyond is what he or she seeks. What am I? A window

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There was a great racehorse who won great fame, What do you think was the horse's name? POINTS FOR EVERYONE WHO GUESSES! 'What do you think' was the horse's name.

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Give me food, I will live. Give me water and I will die. What am I? Thirst

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I heard that you can put eye drops on a red spot from a pimple and it will help make it less noticeable. is this true and if so can I use any kind or a specific kind like Visine or a generic brand I don't know if that will work. I do know that the way "Get the red out" eye drops work, is by constricting the blood vessels that are causing the redness.

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Who called the kettle black? That's like,...the pot?

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Let's clear this up once and for all : Are women always right? I thought I was wrong once,.... ,...but I was mistaken.

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Is it still against the Bible to get your hair cut or get a tattoo? I remember reading it in the Old Testament, but I can't find it in the New Testament. Tattoos were forbidden in the Law given to Moses. As Christians we no longer live under those commandments, but they still give an indication of God's feelings on the matter. (Besides, they're ugly.) I've never read anywhere in the Bible that a woman couldn't get her hair cut. Paul wrote that the custom was for men to wear their hair short and women long,...but...

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"Why do you call me good?" Jesus answered. "No one is good—except God alone." Luke 18:19- Did Jesus deny his deity? Jesus never claimed to be God. But, in this scripture apparently the word "Good" was being used as some sort of title. Jesus always directed worship toward his Father. And the Father will only accept worship if you first acknowledge his son as Lord.

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I'd like to know what Christian denominations believe in the mortality of the soul, the totally destruction of the wicked in the judgement day and the soul sleeping theory? Jehovah's Witnesses believe in the mortality of the soul. (Ezek.18:4) And therefore the need for a resurrection. JW's believe in the complete destruction of the wicked at Armageddon, when they are 'judged', but "judgement day" is a totally different subject. Jesus compared death to sleep, and Eccl.9:5 says that the dead are unconscious, (conscious of nothing at...

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Why do Kingdom Halls not have windows? Windows increase building costs, (heating/cooling also, I imagine) and provide access for thieves. You'd think the fact that the meetings are 'Open to the Public', would be enough to assure people that nothing 'weird' is going on indoors.

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Is it true that some Muslims deny that the Holocaust happened? Or is it just another internet rumor? Just curious. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary there ARE some who say it never happened. I believe the idea is that 'the Jews' made the whole thing up for sympathy. ??? The Jews were not the ONLY people murdered in the concentration camps, but in terms of sheer numbers, they suffered most.

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Jesus was born and died a Jew. Where in the bible did Jesus command people to start a religion another religion? I don't want to know about someone saying he was inspired by Holy Spirit, I want where he said so? Jesus did not command anyone to start a new religion. There's no scripture I can refer you to for that. However, he did fulfill scores of prophecies identifying the Messiah. And he 'fulfilled' the law. According to the Bible "the law", (the Mosaic law, which in part, outlined the Jewish religious system), was "a tutor, leading to Christ". The Bible...

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In the Bible, when God created man he said something like "they will be created in OUR image." If God is using the word "our" does that mean there is more than one God? According to the Bible, Jesus existed long before man was created. And apparently, was involved in the creation of man,...along with everything else. Colossians 1:15, 16 "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation because by means of him all other things were created in the heavens and upon the earth,..." When God said, "let man be created in OUR...

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As Christians how can we condon the suffering caused throughout history for God's cause, ie. the inquisition. As Christians we can't condone those atrocities. That they were committed in the "name of God", makes them even worse. Jesus warned his disciples: John 16:2 "...the hour is coming WHEN EVERYONE THAT KILLS YOU WILL IMAGINE HE HAS RENDERED A SACRED SERVICE TO GOD. BUT THEY WILL DO THESE THINGS BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOT COME TO KNOW EITHER THE FATHER OR ME." Those who...

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Why do people feel that God sending Jesus to die for our sins is good enough and excuses His lack of love in many other areas of life? God is not the cause of the suffering we see in the world today. But, I see your point. If God is all powerful,... If God is love,... Why does he allow things to continue as they are? According the scriptures, he will NOT allow them to continue indefinitely. The wicked, (those who make it impossible to live at peace), will be removed, the dead will be resurrected, there will be no...

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Which religion do you believe to be the least violent? Jehovah's Witnesses

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I ask for forgivness all the time, I still sin alot in my heart. I wish God would punnish "me" not my Son. how can I make this happen? He is an addict, I love him, Please help! it would be better if I were dead, so he would be left alone. God is not punishing your son. I don't know your circumstances of course, but God, Jehovah, has granted us free will along with guidance on the best way to exercise it. Your son may be suffering the consequences of his own actions. (I really don't know what he's going through.) The Bible warns us that we reap what we sow. It's not that God directly intervenes and...

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Did Jesus have a beginning? If yes, when did this begining start? Yes. According to the scriptures he was the first thing God created, and then worked along with his father in the creation of all other things. Colossians 1:15, 16 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; becasue by means of him all other things were created in the heaens and upon the earth, the things visible and the things invisible,... 17 Also, he is before...

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My dad passed away 8 years ago but sometimes i still become depressed over his passing. I also question whether or not there is life after death, whether or not there is a heaven, or that once you die thats it. I was wondering what other thought. Jesus compared death to sleep, a state of unconsciousness. (He said he was going to awake Lazarus from sleep.) Eccl.9:5 says that "the living are conscious that they will die; but as for the dead, they are conscious of nothing at all,..." Aware of nothing, unconscious, like sleep. That doesn't mean there's no hope. Rom.6:23 For the wages sin pays is death, but the...

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When people place their life in the hands of God, could this be detrimental to them in any way? It depends on what you mean by 'placing their life in God's hands'. If 'placing their life in God's hands', means doing nothing and assuming that whatever happens is God's will,...that's probably not going to end well for them. If it means that they decide to make choices based on principles found in the bible,... sex only within marriage, ...

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In Matthew 6:9,10 Jesus in the Lords Model Prayer teaches us to pray for Gods Kingdom ' TO COME' (for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven) If we pray for it 'to come' to the earth WHY do most people seem to want to GO (somewhere else)? Most people have been taught that heaven is their reward. Period. In the English language the word 'heaven' has come to MEAN something that is better or sublime. "Oh, this is heaven!" Jesus taught us to pray that God's will would be done on earth, as it is in heaven. While many people are familiar with this prayer,...they've never stopped to think about...

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Is Satan the same fallen angel as Lucifer? What is Satan's demonic rank? What is the name of The Prince of Demons? "Lucifer" appears only ONCE in the Bible, and only in some versions. Isaiah 14:12: “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning!” - KJV The Hebrew word translated “Lucifer” means “shining one.” If you read the whole chapter, you'll see that this is a portion of a proverbial saying that was to be 'raised...

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Did Jesus preach Paul's gospel? Paul said "Christ died for our sins," but Jesus said "I will have mercy, and not sacrifice." So what goes here? Source: This question is from the "Gospel Enigma" e-book. There is no enigma here. : ) Paul said "Christ died for our sins", also in 1 Tim 2:5b,6 he wrote "...,Christ Jesus, who gave himself a corresponding ransom for all,..." Jesus said, Matthew 20:28,"...the Son of man came, not to be ministered to, but to minister and to give his soul a ransom in exchange for many" Jesus was clear, that he was giving up his...

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Can jehova witnesses marry catholics? The Bible directs Christians to marry, "only in the lord", or to someone of like faith. A JW CAN marry anyone whom they choose,... (Legally and without being expelled from the congregation.) However, this would cause a MULTITUDE of problems. And, honestly, marriage is hardwork to begin with. A JW who is active in their religion, would not disobey this scriptural injunction.

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Should people who ignore hurricane evacuations face fines, if they need rescued? Aren't they putting first responders at risk and increasing the cost of these hurricanes? Not a bad idea, but I think it'd need to be clear that they had ample opportunity as well as a way to leave. (I'd hate to see someone who really had no means of transportation fined for not leaving.)

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McCain is _____________________? old,..ish

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Why do people say things like, "Jersey girls are like this..." Or "Guys from New york are like that...". I'm sure its just and overgeneralization, but are there places where the majority of people are a certain way, negative or positive? And why? Yes, it's an overgeneralization. But, it's true that we tend to conform to what is socially acceptable and prevalent around us. For example, I live in Georgia, US, in a suburban / rural area. I have good friends who moved here years ago from a large city. They said that they were impressed by how people in this area smiled, made eye contact and said hello. Before long, my friends...

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If someone tells you the response, “No, as far as I know,” what would you think of that? I use this when I believe the answer is 'No', but then again, maybe I just haven't heard the news. For example: "Did 'so and so' get married?" "No, as far as I know."

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Does "I'm on a roll" indicate that you are some kind of sandwich? You are so silly. I think it means, gaining momentum without effort,...like rolling downhill. For example: If you bowled a strike and then another and another,...as if you're gaining momentum, and each is becoming easier.

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I came up with this conclusion that given enough time everyone that you know will screw you over in some way or the other,maybe in a big way or maybe small but it is inevitable.Would you agree? I believe that everyone will probably disappoint you at some point. It helps to take into account that you probably hurt the ones you love, (unintentionally of course), just as much as they hurt you. Each of us would like to have our own shortcomings overlooked,...so, it'd be hypocritical not to do the same for others.

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Why do all comedians always talk about sex and white people? I guess sex can be funny and it's something most of us can relate to. It's okay, (and by that I mean 'politically correct'), to make fun of white people because, as a group, they haven't been oppressed due to the color of their skin.

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What do you think would happen if Barack Obama was assassinated? A lot of innocent people will be brutalized, if not killed.

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Which is more evil, drugs or money? It's not 'money', but "THE LOVE OF MONEY" which causes so many problems.

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Will you go to heaven or hell? Neither. I hope to live in paradise on earth.

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Are christians better than atheists? As a Christian, I believe that God loved EACH us SO much that he allowed his son to die in our behalf. The problem is, you cannot take advantage of what's been done for you if you don't acknowledge the existence of God and the sacrifice of his son. Atheists are every bit as valuable and precious as any other human being. But, as long as they remain atheists, they are in a...

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I have often heard people say "so and so is a nice Christian boy," or "I'm a Christian, so I don't usually say stuff like this, but..." My problem is that there is an insinuation that Christians are morally superior. Any thoughts? 'He's a nice Christian boy' or 'I'm a Christian, so I don't usually say stuff like this, but'. I believe what they're trying to say is that 'the boy' was raised in a household that taught religious values. (Do unto others as you'd have done to you.) And I suppose, if they say he's a 'nice' Christian boy, they're...

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Are you being moral if you are doing good to avoid punishment, or to attain a reward? Yes. But LOVE, (for God and our neighbors), is the best motivator of our actions. (Selfishness is the OPPOSITE of love.) Avoiding wrongdoing prevents us from disappointing those whom we'd like to please. Haven't you ever done something, just because you knew it would make someone you cared about happy? or proud of you? (I know you have.) There IS a reward. You're...

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What is your opinion on the natural law and the argument that every woman has the right to a child? just wondering.. I've never heard this argument. To what natural law are you referring? It's true that many women have an innate desire for offspring. I don't believe that translates into a 'right' to have children, regardless of your circumstances.

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Do who think bull fighting is wrong or right? I believe it's cruel. Apparently, many people disagree,... It wouldn't remain a sport if there were no spectators.

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Will total peace on earth ever actually be possible or are humans too inherently violent? Total peace on earth is not possible through human efforts alone. Divine intervention is necessary,...and promised.

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When you have an ethical dilemma, do you take responsibility for your decision, or do you let another tell you what is right or wrong? Ultimately YOU are responsible for the decision you make. Asking for input from others can be helpful, (and, I believe admirable). However, they will not be accountable for the decision you make.

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Has your wife ever bought the condoms? Yes, I've bought them,... but I prefer to surround them with approx. $200 worth of other groceries.

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What all do they do when they do a ultra sound screening 2 see if the baby is at high risk of having down syndrome? I believe the DEFINITIVE test they do for down syndrome is an amniocentesis. They insert a large needle and withdraw some of the amniotic fluid. Relatively safe, but there's a small risk, (especially when the baby is tiny and 'bouncing around' alot), that he could be 'poked' or 'punctured' by the needle.

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Could after death be just like before birth? Yes, according to the Bible it is. "For dust you are and to dust you will return" - Adam's punishment was pronounced. Before he was created he didn't exist,...after his death his existence would cease and his body would break back down into the components from which it was made. (According to the Bible, everlasting life is not an INHERENT quality of humans, but a...

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How/where can i find the full meaning of all signs of my car's display specially beside the speed meter? i dont have any maual with my car. Have you tried visiting the website of the manufacturer? I've gotten owner's manuals for many different things this way. If there's no link to what you're looking for, use the contact information, and send customer service an email.

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What is the average lifespan of a dog? Rule of thumb. The smaller the breed, the longer the life span,...typically. Yorkies can live as long as 20+ years. The Great Dane typically doesn't make it to 10. (The rule of thumb is the other way around with birds.)

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Barack Obama announces he is going to cut capital gains taxes on America's small businesses. When did American small businesses start paying a "Capital Gain Tax"? The only time ANYONE pays capital gains tax, is when they sell something of value, (typically real estate or stock), and make a profit. You pay tax on any profit you made from the sale. In a Nut Shell: Small Businesses RARELY, if EVER pay capital gains tax. But many people will only hear, "Cut Taxes for Small Business",... so, it plays well in the media. Ahhh,....politics.

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All insurance is based on a principle called? Calculated Risk

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If you could would you run a credit check and criminal check on a prospective bride or husband? What if you were the father or mother of the bride or groom. Yes. I would. Since marriage is supposed to be a lifelong contract, you're entitled to FULL disclosure, before you say "I do.". (By FULL disclosure, I mean, you're allowed to seek out information that would otherwise be none of your business.) Also, if my son or daughter were engaged I would do a background check. No qualms. My younger sister married a man. He...

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What do you use for air-freshner in your home? You can set out dishes, (bowls), of white vinegar. They absorb odor.

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What is your phobia? is there a reason behind that phobia? Arachniphobia - Fear of Spiders. TOTALLY NOT RATIONAL! But, then again, that's what 'phobias' are all about.

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Are there eye exercises that can be done to improve vision? It depends on why you're having trouble seeing. For example, most nearsightedness is due to the shape of the eyeball. (In which case, you'll need some sort of corrective lenses.) However, if it's a problem with the focusing or alignment systems of your eyes, then strengthening the muscles involved can help. My son is VERY nearsighted. He can't make out the big...

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What are some of the positive and negative points of being a nudist? No Laundry! Woohoo! No where to put spare change.

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Ok many people believe in the Bible (me too) BUT: how much do you believe in Dante's Inferno? If the Bible is accurate then how correct is this book about Hell? The Bible is completely accurate. However, it does not support the teaching that 'hell' is a place of everlasting torture. The King James Version of the Bible, (the most widely used english version), translates 4 different words as "hell". Hebrew - Sheol Greek - Hades, Gehenna and Tartarus. "Dante's Inferno" was an artist's interpretation of the...

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If humans operate at a higher consciousness than lets say cockroaches, would it be correct to assume that we are "gods" to them? If so than assuming there is a being with higher consciousness than humans would this entity be considered a "god"? We are infinitely superior to cockroaches,... so perhaps from the bug's perspective we're 'godlike', but I seriously doubt they have the capacity for thought that goes that deep. (Their nervous system is so different from ours, they could live indefinitely without a head, if they didn't need to eat.) But God, (capital "G"), Almighty is the creator,...and...

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If the Bible is so foolish - why was it not disregarded ages ago and thrown in the dustbin of History? The Bible is not foolish. But it has been widely disregarded,...even by religious people. (What I mean is,...there are fewer people today who apply what it says, 'when the going gets tough') Most comments I read ABOUT the bible, are made by individuals who have never studied it.

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What exactly is Agnostic? Theist: "There absolutely is a God" Atheist: "There absolutely is not a God" Agnostic: "I'm not convinced either way."

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Some people just don't trust anyone. Would you feel offended if one of those people were your friend or family member and they didn't trust you? I think there are degrees of trust. I only trust 2-3 friends of mine, (couples), to take care of my kids. I don't believe that all of my other friends are child molesters,...but I don't trust them to the same degree. I don't trust information ANYONE gives me, until I've verified it first. I've taught my children not to repeat interesting 'facts' they...

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Guess The Celebrity and earn points... Natalie Portman?

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If God appears to you and says you are wrong in your belief, what would you do? I AM a religious person. But if God appears to me, I will seek medical attention, since this could be a sign of mental illness. I'm a serious Bible student, and I know he doesn't communicate with us that way anymore.

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If you are religous do you find any people attractive other than your s/o? If you do is that a sin? My husband is the only man I'm ATTRACTED to. (But he's totally cute!) Recognizing attractiveness in others is not a sin. Fixating on it would be. (A very slippery slope.) Best to commit to yourself to be TOTALLY committed to your mate. Job 31:1 "A covenant I have concluded with my eyes. So how could I show myself attentive to a virgin?"

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Is faith really belief through ignorance? No. Belief with out evidence is called 'credulity'. Faith is belief, based upon evidence, in things that cannot be visibly observed. Faith is always accompanied by action.

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Why are so many Jehovah's Witnesses on Public Assistance? (Welfare) And why do so many of them then also work at self employment? The only Witnesses I know who are on welfare are elderly and widowed. According to WTBS their are just under 1,000,000 Witnesses in the U.S. But census counts indicate several times this number. Why? Many people who have studied the bible with JWs, but have never committed to 'walk the walk', identify themselves as JWs. They are not. Interestingly, the majority of Witnesses I...

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Why do lips chap in the winter, and what's a good home remedy to stop chapping? Lack of moisture in the air, (caused by running the heater.) Also, we have a tendency to lick our lips, (because they're dry), and subsequent evaporation depletes moisture further. (A lot of big words for: That makes it worse.) : ) You can use a humidifier to help. But we always end up applying Chapstick/LipBalm.

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How can Christians make an absolute statement (God exists) without absolute knowledge? The same way you can look at a house and make the absolute statement that it was built by someone. (Evidence of design?) P.S. Could you define your concept of 'absolute knowledge'? Absolute means 'complete', 'perfect'. "How can Christians make an absolute statement (God exists) without,...knowing all things? being omniscient? According to that...

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How can someone ask a question,get over 100 respones,and obsolutely no points? I award a point! Sometimes, we forget to give credit where credit is due.

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Why did she ask for my opinion and then she beat the hell out of me for saying that she looked like a cow in that dress? She was asking for another perspective,... She was not asking to be insulted. If the dress wasn't flattering, you should have said so, POLITELY. If she did actually BEAT you, I doubt you'll receive any sympathy,...what you said was mean and intended to hurt.

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Since Jehovah's Witnesses trace to 1830's Millerites and in mid 19th Century Adventists. How they come about not properly observing Sabbath from Sunset Friday to Sunset Saturday? Jehovah's Witnesses do not observe the Sabbath at all. Interestingly, if Christians were still under Sabbath Law, this would entail A LOT more than one day each week. Every seventh year was a Sabbath (year) and every 50th year was a Great Sabbath. When Jesus died for us, he did away with the "Mosaic Law", (of which the 10 commandments were a principal part.) Rom:10:4...

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Pornography! Is it good or bad in your opinion? It's loathsome! And once those images are imprinted into your brain, there's no erasing them,.... ever. Pornography conveys the idea that those of the opposite sex are nothing more than,...an avenue to fulfill your own selfish pleasure. http://www.obscenitycrimes.org/harmfuleffects.cfm Ted Bunday Quotes: "I think people need to recognize that those of us who have...

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What is that term of endearment that you use when you speak to your pet? French Bulldog: Named "Diesel" Answers to: Stinky,...Binky-Boo,... Chubby-Butt,...Stupid

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In your current marriage, how old were you and s/he when you married? I was 19. He was 20. It's been 16 years now.

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Name a decimal thousandth that could be rounded up to 0.35 or down to 0.3 .349

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Do you have a song for you and your significant other? "I Love the Way You Love Me" - John Michael Montgomery I like the feel of your name on my lips And I like the sound of your sweet gentle kiss The way that your fingers run through my hair And how your scent lingers even when your not there And I like the way your eyes dance when you laugh And how you enjoy your two hour bath And how you convinced me to dance in the rain...

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Do you have a knack for telling jokes in the form of stories? Yes. Why is it that, no matter how many good jokes you've heard, your mind doesn't seem to store them all in the same place? (At least mine doesn't). I only remember them if something related comes up. Every joke I tell begins like this: "Hey! That reminds me of a joke! ,...."

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Do you think God cares which denomination you are? Yes. He had the bible written for us, and he wants you to know what it really teaches. The message in the bible is not ambiguous. If one group says that God burns people in hell,... and another group says he doesn't,... then one of these groups is mistaken, and the teaching is misrepresenting God. (They can't both be right. Regardless of how good their intentions.) Our...

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Who's to blame? I don't know, could it be... SATAN? "Isn't that SPECIAL?" LOL

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Can i interbreed a ghost loepard gecko with a carrot tail loepard gecko You might want to use the term 'crossbreed'. "Interbreed" may be accurate, but it sounds A LOT like 'inbreed'. Good luck with your lizards!

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A priest at a local Christain Church rips up Pokemon Cards in front of little kids and says tehy are "Evil monsters created by Satan". Is that right to you? Yes this is true. No. It sounds very theatrical, and potentially traumatic for the kids. Honestly, I don't let my kids participate in 'Pokemon', but I just explained to them why, I didn't obliterate toys in front of them. (Why no Pokemon for me?) TRUE STORY A very close friend covered a 'unit' on 'Subliminal Messages' in one of her college courses. (It may have...

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Can you prove God exists? Yes and No. I could offer BEAUCOUPS of evidence of a creator. (Intelligent design.) But, no reason to believe he is 'everywhere'. ? (Why would he be everywhere?) However, "Proof" is the amount of evidence it takes to convince,... So, if you're looking at this with an open mind and a sincere desire to find the answer,... then,... YES, I can prove it. If...

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Is it wrong to envy god? This question presupposes that you believe in God. (I do.) According to the Bible, envy of God is what led to the first rebellion, (by an angel who became Satan the Devil), and the subsequent fall of the human family. Frankly, I believe it's wrong (not to mention unhealthy), to envy anyone.

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Do you think McCain is now regretting that he pointed to Obama and called him "that one" during the debate! Ooops! Was he racist? I thought a racist remark meant that the insult or indignity somehow involved the other persons race? (I guess, technically the remark would have to imply that the race of the person speaking was innately superior to all others, but THAT'S splitting hairs) I don't believe McCain's remark could even be classified as 'bigotted',...since it made no reference to...

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How true is the stereotype of "rednecks" being incestuous and inbred? Not True. The term "redneck" came from the color a white man's neck turns when he works out of doors all day, especially in agriculture. (He'd have his head bent toward the earth quite a bit.) Today, the word 'redneck' means different things to different people. It can mean, 'southerner',or 'country folk' or 'simple &...

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Ive noticed that since moving to a rural area that black women around here dont wear makeup. I thought maybe it was just in this area but whenever i go into a rural area is rural i notice the blk women dont wear makeup.Is there a reason why? Peer pressure? Conforming to those around them? If I moved to an area where NONE of the white women wore make-up, I imagine I'd conform. Maybe that's what happened.

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Did you know the term "uppity" was a racial slur? It may have ORIGINATED as a racial slur, (I'm taking your word for that), but that's not how it's used today. At least I've NEVER heard it used that way, and I've always lived in the south. (Georgia) It just means pretentious,...self righteous,...someone who acts as if they are somehow superior to their fellow man. If you add a racially descriptive word AFTER...

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Is God an abortionist because he destroyed millions of fetuses by drowning lots of pregnant women during Noah;s Flood? If you believe that God is the "giver of life", (and I don't get the sense that you do), then he also has the right to end it. According to the bible, at a future time God will 'resurrect' both the righteous and the unrighteous, (Note: 'unrighteous' does not mean willfully wicked.) Since He is a God of justice, I have every confidence that he will make it...

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What is your all-time favorite song lyric? I hope you never lose your sense of wonder You get your fill to eat, but always keep that hunger May you never take one single breath for granted God forbid love ever leave you empty handed I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance Chorus: And when you get the...

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Would you buy the cow if you got the milk for free? Hmmmmmm,..... Why WOULD you buy a cow? Wait a minute! Is this one of those 'analogy' thingys? I guess it boils down to this,... Do you love the cow? If so, pay for the milk.

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What is the funniest, most hilarious joke you've ever heard? LOOOONG Joke: Up in heaven, at the pearly gates three guys stand in line to enter, but each must first speak to St. Peter. The 1st guy says, "Peter, I knew my wife was cheating on me. So I came home from work a few hours early today to try and catch her. Well, I searched, but there wasn't anyone in the apartment, except the two of us. Still, I could just FEEL that he was...

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I am looking for a song, I don't know the title, the artist but I do know a bit here and there of the song. Any ideas on how i can find out the title of the song? I go to Google and type "lyrics" and the words I know. It hasn't failed me yet,

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What is your favorite online shopping site? Overstock.com I bought new bed covers, (quilts actually), for every bed in our home last year. These were 'sets', including pillow shams. I paid around $40 for each set. AMAZING!

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How would you run Answerbag differently? I think that if a VIEWPOINT question is asked,...ie 'What do you think about,....' it should not be POSSIBLE to give negative points on someone's answer.

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This cup is God's new covenant, compare the old covenant with the new covenant? Wow! That's a hard one. SHORT ANSWER: (And I'm already in bed, so I'm going solely by memory.) I know that the old covenant was concluded between the nation of Israel and the God of the Bible. (Personal name represented by the Tetragrammaton transliterates into the letters YHWH, common English form - Jehovah.) The nation of Israel agreed to serve Jehovah and keep his...

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Can you write a caption for this?♦♦see first answer♦♦ Chief cook & bottle washer.

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Is belonging to an organized religion neccessary? Does it matter? You mean does it matter to God? If you're worshipping the God of the Bible,...absolutely. Look at how detailed the system of worship he outlined for the Israelites was. He TOTALLY cared about HOW they worshipped him.

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Your choice: To marry or not to marry? Marry. It's not the piece of paper,...it's the commitment it represents. (Also,...the ring is nice.)

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Everyone. Lets try to make this the longest train of random quotes out there EVER! Put your favorite quote on here I'll start: In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." - Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) "I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." Robert McCloskey

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Does anyone have any inspirational quotes? I've always been crazy,...but it's kept me from going insane.

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Im only 11 but i fell so lonly in love like is this normal for my age and dose anyone else feel like this Yes, it's normal. It's also AWFUL to go through. My kids are 10 & 12 and I've been trying to prepare them for this sort of thing for years. Here's what I told my son when he was 6. "When you get older, like a teenager, your body is going to start making changes into a grown-up body. (Then I explained the changes, which made them laugh. Especially the part...

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What's the first thing that comes to mind when I say lawyer? Liar. I know it's a stereotype, but that IS what came to mind.

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How true is this statement..."Kids that are raised in a home where 1 parent is absent, the child has less of a chance of being successful."? The statement is true STATISTICALLY. I'm guessing that's because it's usually the father who leaves. And a father who is present can be a powerful influence. (Law & Order: Criminal Intent - the character Goren quotes statistics about this quite often). Bottom line: we're each responsible for what we make of ourselves.

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If his child's mother marries someone else with a good income, is the non-custodial father still responsible for child support? Legally or morally? Legally he's responsible for whatever the court imposed upon him, regardless of who the mother marries. (Unless her husband legally adopts the child as his own.) Morally,... parents are responsible for providing for their children. That's PARENTS, (plural) both those with and those without stretchmarks.

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I believe that we live in hell with all the bad things that are happening in the world we are just here to be tested then move on to somewhere better. whats your thoughts? I believe we live in a corrupt world that is NOTHING like God intended. I do not believe this is a test since 'with wicked things God cannot be tried, nor does he try anyone'. (James 2:?) But I have confidence that he is in the process of correcting the situation. And every evil thing that's been done will be undone, every pain that's been suffered will be forgotten. : )

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Serious question. I'm a 13 year old girl. Give me the "i wish i would have known that earlier" advice so i can take it in now. thanks. The 'Popular' kids in school? Do not (neccessarily) turn into the Successful adults. The guy you marry should be your best friend.

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In common usage, what does FYI mean? Yes. FYI stands for For Your Information. You ask, "In common usage, what does it mean?" I guess it depends on the context. I use it as a way of saying, 'you don't need to know this, but I'm sharing it with you so you'll be informed' I'm keeping you 'in the loop' Kudos!

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What was the oddest oneliner you've heard today? An Irishman walks out of a bar,..... ,...hey, it could happen. (No Offense. I've got Irish ancestors, and I LOVE walking out of bars.) : )

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What's your catch phrase? "My, my ain't that nice." My husband's is : "Hmmmm. I didn't think that one through"

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How do I get rid of a sty? Use a 'Hot Potato' as a compress. I worked as an optometric assistant for 10+ years,... The sty is normally caused by a blocked/infected hair follicle along the eyelid. HOT COMPRESSES help to open the pores, to allow trapped dirt out. (A microwaved potato is sometimes used because it stays HOT much longer than a washcloth would). You can also try washing CAREFULLY with soap. ...

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Will you state two truths and 1 lie about yourself? Don't say which is the truth and which is the lie and I will try and guess. :) I am blue-yellow color blind. I have an identical twin sister. I am mad, mad, madly in love with my husband of 16 years.

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What's the difference between someone who is brutally honest vs. being a jerk? The difference is their motive. A brutally honest person may not realize that their comments hurt. A Jerk may make a comment BECAUSE it will hurt.

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To those who think science claims man came from monkeys or that a theory is just a flimsy set of guesses, why don't you read some real science by real scientists, who believe evolution before judging it? NATURAL SELECTION –noun the process by which forms of life having traits that better enable them to adapt to specific environmental pressures, as predators, changes in climate, or competition for food or mates, will tend to survive and reproduce in greater numbers than others of their kind, thus ensuring the perpetuation of those favorable traits in succeeding generations. The idea...

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To those who think science claims man came from monkeys or that a theory is just a flimsy set of guesses, why don't you read some real science by real scientists, who believe evolution before judging it? You have me baffled. Please allow me to explain. I believe in a creator, a designer, because I see evidence of design in ALL living things on earth. OK If I didn't believe in a creator,...doesn't that mean I'd believe that all things came into existence through "chance"? By "chance", I mean thru a series of random events, events that occurred without...

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Could it be possible Jesus didnt actually die on the cross but was just unconscious, and then he woke up on the Sunday? As others have mentioned, when the Roman soldiers came to break the legs of the three condemned men, (to hasten their deaths), they saw that Jesus was already dead. One of the soldiers pierced his side and 'blood and water came out'. John 19:34 The fact that his blood had begun to separate, (clear fluid = plasma, red fluid = red blood cells), indicates that, yes, he was dead. It...

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To those who think science claims man came from monkeys or that a theory is just a flimsy set of guesses, why don't you read some real science by real scientists, who believe evolution before judging it? You'd like some science? Cool! How's this? For a single living cell, (once it's come into existence), to function, requires the presence of 2,000 different proteins. What's the probability of a single molecule of simple protein, forming all by itself? (As evolutionary theory requires.) 1 chance in 10 to the 113th power. Exponential numbers can be confusing....

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When the Bible says the earth was created in six days, does that mean literally six 24 hour days? Interestingly, the Bible does NOT say that the earth was created in six days. Surprised? It says that the heavens and earth were created "in the beginning" - The six days , (hebrew 'yohm' for 'day'***), describe the steps God took to prepare the earth, (which, by then, already existed), for human life. Since the Bible doesn't say, it IS possible...

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What is your one word description of Barack Obama? Tall

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What is your honest opinion of the bible? It's the word of God. Plenty of evidence to support that,... The bible gives a concise description of the water cycle,...(Eccl. 1:7) ,...accurately described the earth as round, (hundreds of years before man confirmed this on his own, over a thousand years before it became generally accepted.)(Isaiah 40:22) ,...says that the earth is 'hanging upon nothing', -Job 26:7 (an...

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Speaking from a Christian point of view: If you are meant to love thy neighbour, what if thy neighbour is homosexual? It seems that you're asking if it would be ACCEPTABLE for a Christian to behave UNKINDLY to his neighbor, IF that person practiced homosexuality. Is that what your asking? It's horrible, the hateful way some people, (religious or not), speak of and/or treat homosexuals. (Name calling, physical violence) But it's especially disgusting when a religious person acts this way,...

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What do christians think of people who believe in god, but don't believe in organized religion? Different Christians will, no doubt have different thoughts on the matter. Don't worry what other people think. After all, most people hated Jesus when he was here on earth. However, the Bible indicates that God does care HOW we worship. (Hebrews 10:25) And isn't making Him happy supposed to be what worship is all about?

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I believe in god, but I despise religion. Is that normal or weird? I imagine that you've been influenced by all of the religious hypocrisy today. Perfectly normal to hate hypocrisy. You believe in God,...MAJOR step in the right direction! However, if you also accept the Bible as the word of God, (and you may not, I don't know,) gathering together for worship is required. (Hebrews 10:25) So,...just meet with anybody? No. If you want to...

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What would be on a Chinese pizza? Ummmm,..... Cheese, Pepperoni, Wood Ear, (Type of Mushroom used in Chinese cooking),... Berr Peppers, Brack Orives,..... (hee-hee)

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