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Interesting take, MrPolo. That's a good explanation!

ChrisHolland makes an excellent point. We seem to have this idea that Christianity is all about pleasant and easy lives, when nothing could be further from the truth. Everyone of the disciples was martyred, except for John, who died in exile. Paul was beheaded; Stephen, a young preacher from...

Zongerfield, In I Peter 5:8, Peter warns believers: "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." Clearly, Peter believes that Satan is still alive and well on earth, influencing and attacking people. Now, Satan will...

Zongerfield, Thank you for your clarification! That helps immensely! I'm not sure I 100% agree with you, but at the same time, I understand where you're coming from, so I can respect your opinion. Again, thank you for clarifying!

Zongerfield, do you mind elaborating on "The devil is dead"? That's an interesting comment, and I'd like to hear where you're coming from.

The Church, regardless of denomination, has often held traditions that are not based on the Scriptures. I like what Kormagh said: "Because people are not taught how to read Scripture, and they listen to preachers that don't know how to either."

Here in Richmond!

Nice one! Didn't even think of that movie. . . .

Excellent advice/practical examples, Maremma! Thank you for reminding us how advice is supposed to be given! :-) lone, I am curious about one thing you just recently posted: you said Christianity "wasn't working for you." Would you mind sharing, exactly, how it's "supposed" to work? I'm...

Lone, Please don't misunderstand the allusions to Job. The point was not that you are losing your physical health, like Job. The point many of us are trying to remind you of is that sometimes bad things happen to good people, and it isn't necessarily God's judgment on you. Having said...

lone soldier, With all due respect, you seem to have missed the point of God's speech at the end of Job. We don't trust God because He knows best, we trust Him because He is best. Your name is an interesting one. May I ask a personal question? Why did you select "lone soldier"?

I'm with you, Iron Man, Belloq was - and still is - highly underrated.