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What do you mean you "found" a religion? You make it sound like you flipped through a magazine and came across something that appealed to you. lol What exactly is your process for choosing a religion? Surely not all of them can be true since many of them are mutually exclusive. Did you research...

There is no deeper purpose for this poll other than to satisfy my curiosity of numbers. I realize that I could further divide creationism between young and old earth creationism and separate atheism from agnosticism, but for simplicities sake choose the option that best represents you.

I think this is a very reasonable response.

I often hear Christians shout the word "repent" at atheists and non-believers. What exactly does this mean? How would someone who doesn't believe in God repent?

Quite a lot to chew on, but I have a particular interest in biblical historicity so I'll address a few selective points. You're right that the bible should be treated with the same scrutiny- the historical method- we give any other historical text. Most Christians maybe, but the vast majority of...

Some Christians will object to this and say it's out of context, but I disagree. There is nothing in the context that changes the meaning of the excerpt. In order to take something "out of context," portions of the excerpt must be removed to change the meaning. If it means the same thing no...

"Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church." (I...

I recently watched an episode of Atheist Experience (popular atheist show) in which the hosts discussed the meanings of labels associated with theism/atheism. At one point during the discussion, host Russel Glasser said something to the effect of "I consider myself an agnostic (as opposed to...

I once believed as a result of social upbringing, but during my early 20's I realized that my beliefs were without evidence or rational justification. I left because I did a lot of research into how the bible came to exist and also into church history (how the church came to exist) and in my...

I'm glad that you guys were able to have a child, really. However, it sounds like the forces at work here is not Benny Hinn, but rather western medicine. If this was truly a miracle, why not let Benny Hinns magic do its work without resorting to doctors etc. Your account reminds me of someone...

Im not anti-Christian, but I am very much against the charlantry practiced by the likes of Benny Hinn. It makes my blood boil when I see good, honest, and often desperate people swindled out of their hard-earned money by these frauds. In 2004, CBC Television did a special “Do You...

Lol. I couldn't think of a better adjective to describe what I was seeing in that video. Possessed? "under the influence of a powerful force, such as a spirit or strong emotion" Isn't it still possible for a preacher to fake it even if his doctrine is legitimate? Like hypothetically, If I was...

Ok. So does that mean that Scripture contradicts itself? How is it, that if Jesus was God, God knew things Jesus did not and introduced Jesus to places he has never seen? This would also mean that Jesus prayed to himself. Would anyone mind taking a stab at those questions in my second post?

My question is: How do you tell apart genuinely enchanted preachers from those that are just putting on a show for money? For instance (hypothetically), many people here would have argued that Peter Popoff and Benny Hinn were genuinely inspired and gifted preachers before they were proven to be...

One encyclopedia states: "The composition and nature of the Trinity has been a major topic of disagreement and confusion among Christians since it was adopted at the Council of Nicea in 325 C.E." I've recently researched Non-Trinitarians a little. My initial intention was simply to learn...

This is the dividing line between trinitarian and non-trinitarian denominations. What is your opinion and scriptural justification for it?

I'm indifferent to the issue, really. Why do you think it makes you so mad?

Here are some excerpts from past messages which I find incredibly relevant: The problem with personal revelation is that it cannot be verified independently……… …..Personal revelations never includes information that the recipient could not possibly have known and can...

Why do you keep quoting apologetics sites? I think the majority of us here made it clear that we are only interested in historically and scientifically credible sources Re-read (if you haven't already) what I said here: With the overwhelming amount of historical evidence for anything out...

With the overwhelming amount of historical evidence for anything out there it's hard to generate your own conclusions. This is why you have to consider the sources and their credentials. Many Christians don’t. They first determine if the conclusion presented fits their own beliefs and...