Recent content by ChildOfGod97

One point maybe no one pointed out: When people say "science says earth was created by the big bang over a million whatever years" that is theory. Not fact. They were not there and could not be there. There seems to be evidence for this, but that evidence is not conclusive. There are other...

Do good with the money... as long as... boasting of tomorrow... I find being non-judgmental as possible helps in all social situations. That does not mean not making judgments. Being non-judgmental is not meaning being blind to error. It means being objective and realizing error is the...

His parents treasured that... shows he was a prodigy. Also, he knew where he belonged even as a child, and had such great faith even then. ("Where did you think I was, my Father's house." -->> a lot of faith under the surface there to say such a thing. People didn't then and still tend to not...

Maybe he likes to get into arguments just for arguments. Sometimes, less is more in communication, often just in that sort of situation. You don't have to continue to talk to him. He will change. Years go by, lessons learned. Often changing tactics entirely or even being random can help in...

It sounds like you are confusing other things with love. Maybe you are "controlling" and not trusting people. Clearly, we are to love God and people. 'If you can't love people who you can see, you definitely can not love God who you can not see.' (John). People do their own thing. It sounds...

I typically approach people as people. It could be constraining to approach your friend with his viewpoints as simply "the Devil". You know the phrase: "Demonizing people". It is true, however, such wicked thoughts come from the darkness, the evil one. But, everyone has choices on what to...

Very awesome interpretation, thank you Firewater.

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Obey the teachings of Jesus. Everyday, wherever and whenever possible.

Wow. Sorry, no stamp of approval from me.

This is not a "fundie" crowd. It is very mixed. My answer was completely different then his, I am sure there were others as well. I would be careful on labeling groups as singular in composition.... may be tempting, but is not true and does injustice to innocent people. I would be surprised...

History repeats itself. How do we know a North Korea or Russia or Iran or China isn't printing Euros and putting them into the economy like wildfire? Or hacking up companies and industries to fund their own broken economies? Death by a Thousand Cuts. They may have some economic ties, but how...

I definitely believe that none of those situations are as they are reported by the news. It can't be.

Google the issue. Stick to scripture, beyond that, not just what current dogma is. Question current dogma. That is what Jesus did. "Test all things, hold fast to what is true". (Paul). People tend to think if everyone believes something it must be true, and if everyone doesn't believe...

It is kind of a paradox. God gives faith, yet we are asked to believe. Pray when in trouble and believe God sees your prayer. Pray in secret to be rewarded. If things are really bad it is natural to not have an appetite. If you seek with persistence, even if you believe God doesn't count you...