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Recent content by faceofbear

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    Born Again

    Born Again Wars and rumors of wars all around when will this war within my heart cease to pound with want from earthquakes which move my feet onto the next desire until it leaves me desolate in the silence of death leaving it behind like the man who stored up goods in his barn for...
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    Reconciling Evolution with the Bible

    The reason I was unsatisfied was because the Churches in my area that fell under those categories seemed to be conservative. Such is the case of living in Texas I suppose. It seems like I may have found a Church that I am interested in, but I don't know, yet. It is a "community" church. I was...
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    Reconciling Evolution with the Bible

    I realize that salvation is not dependent on anything other than a belief in Christ's blood through death, and his resurrection for salvation. However, an obstacle to accepting that is being raised in a fundamental independent baptist Church, where they taught a literal interpretation of...
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    Progressive or Liberal Churches near Austin, TX?

    I am truly uninterested in a Churches political opinions, as I see them to be a separate matter. My inquiring of a liberal church or progressive Church would be one that moves away from conservative Christianity or Fundamentalism. I wouldn't go as far to say that I want one that denies miracles...
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    Reconciling Evolution with the Bible

    In my experience, the reason why I, and others, I believe, have trouble converting to Christianity is with science literacy. Young Earth Creationism, and Fundamentalism tries to completely re-write science to fit their ideas into science, rather than letting science shape their ideas. I can see...
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    Progressive or Liberal Churches near Austin, TX?

    I am seeking to attend a progressive or liberal church near Austin, TX. I currently live in Round Rock, and need to find a place I to attend. Thanks.
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    Reconciling Evolution with the Bible

    Hmm, doesn't seem like a very satisfying treatment of it. Thank you though. I do like the idea of Genesis sort-of being a foreshadowing of events. Interesting.
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    Reconciling Evolution with the Bible

    This is interesting. I had no idea. What, then, is the explanation for genealogies?
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    why do other liberals oppose death penalty?

    I live in Texas, and oppose the death penalty because they have been numerous cases where evidence showed people on death row to be innocent. I also think this idea that it is more humane to kill someone than to sentence them to life in prison is false. If I were sent to prison I would spend...
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    Reconciling Evolution with the Bible

    Without simplistic answers such as, "Genesis is meant to be taken literal," how do you reconcile Genesis with Evolution? I have many obstacles preventing me from full fledged Christianity, and this is a prominent one. I am involved with science heavily and I do not see evolution as a...
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    Fear of Repentance and Believing

    Please pray for me. I have intuitively felt that God exists for sometime, and was even religious for a number of years. However, many things drove me away. My life has bettered since leaving religion, truthfully. However, I have this tugging in my soul trying to yank be back to faith. But... I...
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    I need guidance from a "mature" Christian.

    Hello everyone, It's been awhile since I've been here. A lot of faces I recognize, many a don't. I need help with life issues. I am not looking for a response that doesn't take into consideration people involved in my life and the life/well-being of myself. That is, the issues I am...
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    Bye CF.

    I have decided to stay away from these forums. Since I have stepped away from debating, I have seen these forums do not contain the fruits of Christ. I am commanded to fear false teachers, which are known by their barren fruits. The attitude of many on here is a testimony against them. If...
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    how can i call myself a christian?

    I just want to see the next world as this world. I don't want to have my flesh long to hold onto these things. I want to not care about them at all. But I do.
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    how can i call myself a christian?

    I'm too terrified and lacking desire to change. I have an amount of desire, by grace, but not enough.