Entries for August 17, 2009

As I've stated already my major contention with you isn't how you come to grace - but instead it's how you are supposed to keep it. The proof text verses do not even address the point at hand - namely that you have to maintain your salvation through merit/works.

But since you did see fit to list some verses let's take a look at them and see how grace is in fact maintained and upheld by...

Behe's Boy

Budgies are the most popular pet bird in North America. However, I loathe seeing birds in captivity—especially in cages. That inspired me to create “Project Wilderness.”

On the frigidly-cold, Canadian prairies, it’s highly unlikely a budgie will ever find its way home to a 10,000+ budgerigar flock in Australia. Even Central America, where budgies also live in the wild, is an unlikely destination. The closest thing to true freedom a caged budgie can hope for here is a perch at the...

jellybean99

Well first of all, I think a little background is in order.

I was born into an Anglican family in Dublin, I was baptised, attended Sunday School, made my confirmation, went to church every Sunday, argued with atheists. I was a relatively active Christian.

Then when I was about 16 or 17, I started to drift away from the church, for a couple of reasons:

-Firstly, I realised that the bible was irreconcilable with some things I was sure were true. I knew there...

peadar1987

chaela

Here's another thought i have had today: Sin is evil, as we all know. But what if there is the situation where only sinning can prevent a greater sin from being committed? And what about the sins of others? Is it the responsability of a human being to guide others, even if it means defying The Lord? I feel like i have no answer to this. Perhaps it is what your heart speaks, but then again, the human heart is subject to influences. How can i distinguish between the voice of Our Father, and the voice...

Oriax