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  1. Merlin

    Skeptical about hell

    It is hard to believe in Jesus yet reject his teachings. The idea of hell comes from the teachings of Jesus.
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    God and Favoritism

    God does not show preference to people but he does show preference to behaviors. That is something any of us can do. Follow his rules.
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    Blood Pressure

    Beets are really good at lowering blood pressure. They are a Vasodilator.
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    Sugar: When is enough ?

    Yes but, most people do not realize the hazards of starch. Just one slice of bread is equal to the same can of pop as far as "sugar" is concerned. Starches are just chains of sugar molecules. So, a peanut butter sandwich is equal to 2 cans of pop and so on. If you are going to worry about...
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    The Track Record of "God Told Me To Run" Candidates, Reprise Edition

    It was not fruitless. He had purpose, it was fulfilled.
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    The Track Record of "God Told Me To Run" Candidates, Reprise Edition

    I do not understand your comment.
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    The Track Record of "God Told Me To Run" Candidates, Reprise Edition

    I don't understand your question. What would I question?
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    The Track Record of "God Told Me To Run" Candidates, Reprise Edition

    God told me to run for office (congress not presidency) . So I guess it is not unusual. he told me to run but he never said I'd win. Maybe God did tell them to run, it does not mean he told them that they would win.
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    Polygamy.

    No, it is not considered a sin. however it is against the law of the land and the bible says to follow the law of the land.
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    Dude, Where's My Nutrients?

    Cooking is good. It breaks down the cell walls to release the nutrients. It also kills the bad bugs that are lurking in the plant, such as worms or bacteria. So go ahead and cook your plants. Also add butter. Butter dissolves the vitamins and makes them bioavailable.
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    Scientists complete first successful gene therapy against human ageing

    the cells need to be replaced periodically . how would it be if the stomach wall just kept growing and never was replaced ?
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    Scientists complete first successful gene therapy against human ageing

    misguided and doomed to failure. telomeres do not determine lifespan of the individual . they determine lifespan of the individual cells which need to be replaced periodically and are programmed to die off . a stomach cell only lives a few days where as skin cells live a few weeks . overall...
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    Are Christians competent to interpret the Bible without any ordained help?

    the bible is very blunt and not complex at all. where people get in trouble is when they want the bible to say something or not to say something because it is convenient to them. many people just do not like what the bible says and so they will try to force an interpretation to fit there...
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    Sugar: When is enough ?

    isnt it amazing how much energy our body uses ?
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    Polygamy is okay?

    Who said anything about reducing to one wife? 1 John 3 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. If the law allowed it then it cannot be a sin. God does not allow sin even if its because of the hardness of our hearts.
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    Polygamy is okay?

    Martin Luther wrote: I confess that I cannot forbid a person to marry several wives, for it does not contradict the Scripture. If a man wishes to marry more than one wife he should be asked whether he is satisfied in his conscience that he may do so in accordance with the Word of God. In such a...
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    Polygamy is okay?

    longstanding meaning since about the 1400's
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    Polygamy is okay?

    Yes, I agree that monogamy is a better calling but the question is 'Is it okay for Christians to practice polygamy Here you have changed the context from polygamy to divorce. Once again, this is speaking of divorce and not polygamy.
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    Polygamy is okay?

    In 2nd Samuel 12:8 the prophet Nathan declares: 2Sa 12:8 And I gave thee thy master's house, and thy master's wives into thy bosom, and gave thee the house of Israel and of Judah; and if that had been too little, I would moreover have given unto thee such and such things. The prophet was...
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    Polygamy is okay?

    If you are catholic then you should follow the decrees of the pope. The pope says that polygamy is wrong but the bible never says this and in fact the law allows it. There is even a time when God promoted polygamy. So, the unless God is promoting wrong doing polygamy is ok. Polygamy is not...