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Recent content by DevinF

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    What should I read?

    Hello Friend, I apologize for the delay in responding. But I actually have a book that fits that criteria perfectly, it is called Culture Shock by Chip Ingram. I hope you find this book enjoyable and full of answers. Respectfully, Devin
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    Can one come to know the Christian God without having to put trust in other humans? [Redux]

    Hello JGG, Yes. Romans 1:20 "For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God."
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    The struggle to replace the Bible

    Hello again Smaneck, I am a little puzzled at your statement of "..contradictions...can be found in the Bible as well." Could you possibly give an example or two? And also, remember that there is a difference between 'contradiction' and 'out of context.' Best wishes, Devin
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    What should I read?

    Hello again, I am glad to have read your reply. :) Now, when you say '..in general' could you possibly be just a little specific :)? Only because that is quite a vast topic and I would hope to steer you in the right direction and not the wrong one. Some specific topics are; the birth of the...
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    The struggle to replace the Bible

    Hello, Thank you for responding. :) Could you please explain your context of 'methodology?' Respectfully, Devin
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    Are atheists afraid of Jesus?

    Hello Parogar, I hope you are well. Here is a simple reason; If the teachings of Jesus were/are true, then that means everyone in opposition to those teachings would be subject to judgement. But if enough people can ban together to 'disprove' His teachings/followers, then they become free from...
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    What should I read?

    Hello, I hope you are well. Did you have a specific area you wanted to focus on? Respectfully, Devin
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    An rare preliminary victory for justice

    Hello Caretaker, I hope you are well. Is your qualm in regards to torture specifically or unlawful behavior as a whole? Either way, this current administration would have a lot of things to answer for lol. By the way, I am not trying to debate, just friendly conversation. :) Respectfully, Devin
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    The struggle to replace the Bible

    Hello Smaneck, I hope you are well. Was this post intended to be taken as sarcastic? If so, fine, if not, then I must correct you and state that this is terribly out of context. Devin
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    Is Islam in need of a moral reformation?

    Hello Paradoxum, Who defines morality?
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    pray in tongues

    Hello, Before I post a (hopefully helpful) reply, I want to establish for you my 'qualifications' to post on your question. First, I am a credentialed pastor (Assemblies of God), and thus a Pentecostal (Holy Spirit encounter). And second, spiritually, culturally and politically accurate (in...