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    God is not a genie who grants our wishes

    I dunno. Why do you ask and who are you asking?
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    God is not a genie who grants our wishes

    Tbh, it wasn't until I came to this site that I discovered there are several variations of the Bible. Until now, I thought a Bible was a Bible and they all essentially said the same thing. Tb even more h, I find the fact that there are so many variations unsettling as I try to re-establish my...
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    God is not a genie who grants our wishes

    Why not? I'm not sure how, but I somehow am under the assumption that KJV is most widely accepted. But it makes no diff to me which version. Take your pick, they all pretty much say the same thing regarding this quote.
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    God is not a genie who grants our wishes

    Well, that's pretty apparent as most everyone has offered their wishes in prayer, yet we still suffer. But in John 14:14 Jesus/God kinda presents this way. John 14:14, KJV: "If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it." What do we do with this quote from Jesus?
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    What would you advise an atheist who is willing to seek God for a few months?

    Can you point me to where you've found the testimonies of the supernatural? I'd be interested (although I am skeptical- I'm not one of those who believes in bigfoot or alien abductions, etc). I've been looking into a lot of NDE's which is the most convincing I can find, but even some of those...
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    What would you advise an atheist who is willing to seek God for a few months?

    I'm wondering as you list as a Christian, has God revealed himself to you in a way that the atheist in your story would be expecting ("we can infer that he/she is expecting a sign or miracle from God of some sort")? I'm also wondering what you would say to the athiest if, after three months of...
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    What would you advise an atheist who is willing to seek God for a few months?

    So you're making the assumption that if the atheist behaved a certain way for three months that God will reveal himself? I'm not an atheist but I would love it if God would reveal himself to me. In fact, I pray for it. So if there is such a "right way" to do things for three months that can make...
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    Have you received the Holy Spirit?

    I don't know. There was a time when I felt a connection with God, like he was talking to me, showing me signs and such. But now I'm not so sure. I struggle to know if there's a difference between what could be God talking to me or just my own thoughts telling me what I think God might say. I...
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    German Catholic churches to bless same-sex couples

    Per your attached articles, one of the reasons is that same-sex couples aren't married. The Catholic Church doesn't bless unmarried hetero couples who are sexually active, either. But that doesn't seem to be much of a problem. What exactly do they mean by "bless", anyway. I've been a Catholic...
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    Yesterday part two

    Hi Jesuslove 70708. I'm kinda going through the same thing. I've never really suffered from hard-core depression in my life, but I'm pretty sure I am now. Started about a year and a half ago and I can't seem to shake it. And I'm recently struggling with my faith as well, probably due to the...
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    Am I sinning?Need help.

    Ah, Ok. Makes sense. I had to go back and review your visions, but yes, I see what you mean.
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    Am I sinning?Need help.

    Whoah, Whoah, wait a minute, Raymond. I thought of the 'million dollar' thing first. So I'm kinda thinkin' I should be in on this million dollar hand out. I can give you my mailing address when you're ready. Or better yet, I can give you my direct deposit router number thingy.
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    Am I sinning?Need help.

    Somewhere along this thread I said I should be careful what I ask for because I might be freaked out by a miracle. Sounds like your visions were scary/disturbing. I'd make the guess it's good you had these experiences, but to do so I'd have to assume you'd be taking these visions as a sign to...
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    Am I sinning?Need help.

    Heh-heh. "The Gospel according to Raymond". 'Dats a pretty good answer, actually.
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    "Same Sex Bathrooms": A legal crisis

    Of course they should be treated as equals. How is asking a man to use the men's restroom not equal?