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Recent content by dunstantom

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    Computer Science job serving others?

    Hi all, thanks for the responses! The gov't/healthcare idea is an interesting one. I have a brother-in-law that works as IT for the state gov't and talking to him recently he seems to get satisfaction helping the justice system. Inkachu, I think you're point hits closest to my problem...
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    Computer Science job serving others?

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had examples of jobs/companies that apply computers science skills (programming, algorithm development, etc) to serving others? I work in a job that deals with online advertising and I feel I could be serving people in a bigger way with my skills, but I'm not...
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    Meaning of Logos

    I've seen discussions on these forums mention Logos and its usage in John 1, but only tangentially. So, I'd like to get the input of others better read on this topic. I think most people agree that John is drawing the connection between Jesus and Logos in John 1, that He existed before...
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    "Take this cup"

    I don't have much to offer on this, but I think it's an interesting theory. I'd like to know if someone has input on the origin of this metaphor of the cup. Especially since most of the other biblical uses of the metaphor consider it a good thing to have a cup that overflows. Very interesting...
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    Why are most Christians republicans?

    It seems to me that the "quiet and peaceable life" is an important part of this statement. Perhaps we could read this passage as supporting those leaders that pursue peace (where possible) and religious freedom? With regards to Republican v. Democrat, I agree with the basic Democrat's value of...
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    I need someone to give it to me straight

    I agree with the previous posts and I just want to add something. I think it will be helpful if you keep yourself protected by not being attached to what your father says or does. If he speaks/acts disrespectful to you, let that be his opinion and take comfort that God knows you, values you, and...
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    What are we saved from?

    In addition to being save from my sins, I believe God saves us from the guilt of our sins. Others may elaborate more (or correct me) on this phrase, but the meaning I take is that my sins are not a burden. I can live life focused on becoming like Christ and not dragged down in the pessimism of...
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    Freedom of religion vs. homosexuality

    My perspective on this story is that the same-sex marriage is more of a backdrop and a minor (though not insignificant) part of the real issue. My understanding is that the union was dissolved and the biological mother gained custody of the child. The mother's former partner retained visiting...
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    Are We Becoming To Animalistic?

    Perhaps another difference between now and centuries ago is the belief (as a society) that some of our desires can motivate us towards immoral actions (e.g. adultery, theft). Today, I would argue, society not questions systems of morality but also absolute morality. As such, people decide what...
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    Slow to anger

    I'm also curious if this thought around anger can be applied to all feelings and emotions. Not that we should be stoic and apathetic people, but that we should be able to let these emotions be without acting on them. To elaborate with personal experience, I think many of my emotions come from...
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    Slow to anger

    Thanks, this is an interesting quote of Psalm 4:4. While the anger has more to do with what I would call frustration (with sinful people who don't turn to God), it is immediately recommended to not act on it and to release that anger in some quiet reflective time. So, it does support the idea...
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    Slow to anger

    Indeed, it might have been accomplished calmly. I used it as an example because I've typically heard of it as an example of the emotional side of Jesus. I suppose it's the "turning over of tables" that lends the passage a sense of anger and that Jesus wasn't calm or steady. Still, the point I...
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    Slow to anger

    I've started to read James with some other men in my church and we were discussing how we should deal with anger. So, in James 1:19-20 we have: If 'human anger' doesn't produce righteousness, should we strive to never act on our anger? Should we strive to never become angry? The Bible attests...
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    Beyond Hopelessness, Beyond Repair, Beyone Help

    I can't say I know what you're going through, but I can pray for you. The prophets, at times, thought they were alone until God surrounded them with several faithful others. I believe you have brothers and sisters in Christ nearby, but they are just hidden in the crowds. Keep the faith and, when...
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    Overt Miracles

    I have daily readings that include a bit of OT and a bit of NT. Obviously, the NT is over a very short time span, but if you included the history of the Church since NT times, the occurence of 'national' miracles seems heavily sided in OT times. By 'national' miracles, I mean those that...
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