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I don't see why you can't say "It's not the kind of thing I prefer," and still be okay. Everyone has different tastes, especially in foods, so such should never be an insult, if it's explained with kindness.

As long as they don't regulate my own celebration of Christmas, then I am grateful. I don't care if others don't celebrate Christmas the way I do. It is to be expected even. But, especially in America, one can freely celebrate Christmas as Christ, our Savior's birth.

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I believe the sin is not in what you say or do, but in why you say or do something--and the resultant effect on another person. "Love one another," and the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit are our best guide to decipher the difference. It sounds to me as if your friend enjoyed...

Was Jesus actually a carpenter before he came into his ministry? And if so, what kinds of skills would he have actually used?

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Not if you believe that the Church is comprised of those who believe in Christ. That is the true Body of Christ against which the gates of hell shall never prevail. Not an institution, but a body of people. That is the main difference between RCC and Protestantism. We believe the Church is a...

I intended to get the h1n1 vaccine when I saw my doctor last, but she did not have the vaccine in supply. Something about her being required, if she agreed to administer it, to open her office to non patients, which she was not willing to do. The main reason I wanted to get it was so I could...

I might have said this before in this thread, but I really don't think it's the OT that is seen as not important. Jesus' refutations were with the common interpretation of some of the scriptures. (Although, with his "eye for an eye" refutation, I can't see how we can accept that one scripture...

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Rather than call it "selective attitude," I believe Jesus was correcting thousands of years of wrong. He's emphasizing that the OT law was always intended (by God) to lead his people to love God with all their hearts and to love ones neighbor as oneself. In this, the Law has not changed. But...

It sounds right to me. I think of Jesus dying on the cross knowing so many, so undeserving, might never accept the great gift he gave us all. But, when we do understand grace this way, it changes your life forever.

Now? I would have to say posting on two forums (CF and another), researching topics, writing, and I loooovvvveee photographing nature.

A Greek salad from Panera Bread.

Excellent! My prayers go out for the tech teams. Maybe you could post an announcement that explains this, one we can access. I know I can never access announcements, as I get an error I'm not allowed.

I believe there is no language or thought in this earthly existence that can come anywhere near describing accurately what we will experience when in the presence of God. But, I do believe His presence will eternally persuade us towards perfect Love for Him and for all those we are with...

I've been relying on email notifications, but I'm not sure that always works either. I've also noticed often my browser will time out saying it can't find christianforums.com. :(

It sounds as if the real question here is Does the Bible discount evolution, and visa versa, and if yes (or no), what does that say about the text being inspired by God (or was it men?) In context, I believe they are reconciled in the same way we were forced to accept, despite strong...

I believe our hearts hold the secret as to whether we are following the Holy Spirit's lead or whether we are acting out of our own selfishness, and only God can see deep into our hearts. I believe we all vacillate between following the Holy Spirit's lead and following our own selfish...

Tbh, I just don't understand a response like this. There's so much in the Bible about faith as believing in something not seen. Atheists must rely on human sight. Also, we're taught the things of the Spirit cannot be understood by even the highest intellect. Human, limited intellect is all...