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Recent content by crosspointe

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    TBN admits concern about offending Muslims

    Zzub, I personally do not like Benny Hinn at all. But aside from that, I just want to point out that your statement about your friend being healed is very dangerous. Without passing any judgment on Mr. Hinn, let me say that, in my opinion, it is very dangerous (maybe even unbiblical) to...
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    How historically verifiable is the bible?

    I believe 100% in the accuracy of the Bible. I do think we need to keep in mind the reason for its writing though. Not all of history is recorded in the Bible so there are some things left out. The Bible wasn't written as a textbook. Also, some of the statements in the Bible are...
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    The Old Testament

    Wow - quite a liberal interpretation of the Bible there...
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    is it bad to like material things

    I happen to like some material things as well. I have a great guitar (a Martin) and a great flugelhorn. I like my black sweater and my pearl Ford Thunderbird. I worship none of these things though and could sell them tomorrow if needed. Actually, I'm selling the car. Any takers?
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    is it bad to like material things

    The only thing I can say is that it depends. God condemns two things (in regards to this post): The LOVE (as opposed to possession of lots and lots) of money. We would call this greed. The WORSHIP of things. We call this idolatry. For an example, none of my friends have little statues of...
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    What would God do to non-believers...

    LyricalX, I hope you have a Bible. If you do, read Romans 2:5-16. I will summarize its important points here for you but the text is also really great. 1) There will come a day when everyone will be judged. No one will be exempt from judgment. Some will go to Heaven, others to Hell...
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    Just when I was starting to like Christianity...

    Wow! What a thread! I imagine some Seekers are a little dismayed by all of the different views among Christians. Regarding slavery, I think it is important to realize and admit that slavery existed in the Old Testament and God gave specific instructions about the treatment of slaves. Two...
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    do you have to go to church

    I think, in short, that you cannot be a Christian outside of the Church. When you become a Christian, you become part of The Church. I know that may sound scary, but let me explain. The church is both local (all of the buildings and congregations in your home town) and universal (all...
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    How historically verifiable is the bible?

    I totally agree with the angry response towards posts like this. I think this was irresponsible and totally inappropriate. And those are the two nice words that came to mind first. The not-so-nice word was that this post is a total lie! At least pick better examples to try and foist off on...
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    All Christians read the Bible with a prior understanding of reality.

    With all humility, I think this statement is a gross misrepresentation of historical evidence. Any cursory study of independent documents will attest to the existence of Jesus Christ far more strongly than any other figure of His era (like Julius Caesar for instance). Someone else mentioned...
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    All Christians read the Bible with a prior understanding of reality.

    I was just wondering whether people who take a 'liberal' view of Scripture in general have exceptions to their views. For instance, what about the historical accounts in the Gospels? Not the miracles but the actual Jesus was born here, at such and such a time and this guy was the ruler and...
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    Attention All Christians

    i am reading a book right now called "The Disciplines of a Godly Man." Apart from the fact that it is really kicking my butt, the author says a lot about television. His basic point is that while a Christian might be able to watch television and still be a Christian, he has yet to see the...
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    All Christians read the Bible with a prior understanding of reality.

    I am a fundamentalist. Well, sort of. In regards to this thread, I definitely do not fall in the 'liberal' camp. But I am curious about something. Is there any part of the Bible that has a single, fixed meaning or is it all relative to our own interpretation?
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    so, to stir things up a bit...

    The extent of the horror of Jesus on the cross was not the type of punishment (even though it was horrible) nor was it the length of the punishment (quite short for a crucifixion and very sort compared to eternity. The horror of Christ on the Cross, and what makes its power so great is found in...