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Recent content by jant54

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    I'm sure I'm doing this wrong but....

    :)Thank you.
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    I'm sure I'm doing this wrong but....

    while I'm new to the "forums" I'm an "older" Christian - saved during the Jesus Movement in the "70's. I homeschooled my kids (very successfully - that of course depends on your personal criteria) and am interested in discussing my faith. Glad to meet you all. :)
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    Is Hell fair?

    Exactly! What you think doesn't determine anything. Just like "the church" got it wrong in thinking any person is infallible the same with "the church" thinking that Hell is just, hell is God's choice for some, Hell is eternal torment forever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ........ Just accept...
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    Is Hell fair?

    What do you mean "the points"? I'm saying that either there are no strong points for the mainstream hell doctrine and/or the ones used are "flimsy". Rather you give me the points supporting the mainstream doctrine of hell. Not saying there is NO support - just very little and flimsy. Not what...
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    Christians and Creationism

    No. You do not have to be a Young Earth Creationist to be a Christian. This is a movement that is fairly new and absolutely a lie. I'm sorry you have been victim to this thinking. I believe that this movement has done more to destroy faith than anything. See biologos.org
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    I'm Back ask me anything

    I don't believe the bible says so. I think the Genesis story is allegorical. God did do everything. Exactly how is beyond us. If science finds stuff out along the way great! I believe Young Earth/literal Genesis actually destroys the faith of many young Christians. My kids are a great example...
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    biblically,is masturbation a sin?

    This is an older thread but nonetheless pertinent. I'm a mom of four young-adult kids. Two are boys. I would tell them, and you, that our sexual urges are a sign of God's created urge to procreate. It's natural to have urges. Our physical beings are programed to want SEX and therefore continue...
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    Is everyone born evil?

    yes we are all "not God" not perfect. We are failed.
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    Is Hell fair?

    The doctrine of hell is very flimsily supported by scripture. A lot is assumed. It's more a control mechanism that "truth". I'm not sure what God's punishments will be but I'm pretty sure that the Dante version of hell is not it.
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    Reasons to remain a Calvinist

    What does this verse mean to you? 1 Timothy 4:10
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    I am now a Calvinist

    Hope you realize that even John Calvin stated that some will believe they are the "chosen" but actually be given a "false faith". So, is becoming a Calvinist all that appealing? It's man made.