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    Gambleing sin or not?

    Well said Ref!!!!  Although, I think A Sheep makes a very valid point as well.  I think the key is the part about moderation...as long as it does not become an indulgence and a problem.
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    Gambleing sin or not?

    Sunstone, I can only offer my opinion with no substantial backing but it seems to me that gambling can be a sin in some cases but not all.  I would say that in your case as a proffesional gambler, that is how you make your living and I would hope that if it is your living you would be...
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    What should I do?

      BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO :clap: Souljah, We have to remember whatits all about.  It's not about who's right or wrong.  It's not about your interpretation of the Bible verse Gabriel's.  It's not about my interpretation of the Catechism verse yours.  It's about Christ...
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    Christians who wish to worship with (as) Jews

    Charles, I did, in fact, read both postings as well as the entire thread.  I ve also read another thread in which you and Brother Max acted similiarly.  My posting was directed at both of you.  I do not wish to chastise anyone and I've read quite a bit about...
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    Christians who wish to worship with (as) Jews

    Let me start off by saying that I am new to this forum and not a moderator of any kind. Further, I know very little of Judaism and even less of Messianic Judiasm. However, if I were interested in but unsure of either, or Christianity for that matter, I believe this thread might have been...
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    Purpose of Sacraments

    Sorry, I guess the CF Editor didn't like my choice of words...you can substitute "send you to hell." Your's in Christ, Fred
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    Purpose of Sacraments

    I can't quote specific writings or teachings and this may merely be a misunderstanding but you are not going to hell. I don't think this is what VOW was trying to convey either. For starters this would be entirely too judgemental for man, or her for that matter. Either way though, the issue...
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    Mythical Aspects of the Bible?

    I'm just getting caught up in this thread nad haven't even finshed reading it but I thought I might interject real fast. The Bible is Divinely written, and hopefully (depending on who reads it and how) Divinely interpretted. But, there is still an element of human nature in the part of each...
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    Purpose of Sacraments

    This is my first chance to get back on CF today and I just wanted to thank everyone.  Your answers were great and helped to reafirm my own beliefs and to clear up some confusion between the Church's teachings (or what had been suggested to me as being the Church's teachings) and my own...
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    Requirements for the Sacrament of Matrimony

    I realize that this does not answer the origianl question that was posted, but I hope it helps a little. As I understand the Ecumenical Directory, the non-Catholic Spouse does not have to agree to raise the children Catholic.  They only have to be aware of the Catholic Spouse's...
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    Purpose of Sacraments

    I was just wondering...what is the Church's position on the purpose of a Sacrament?  It have been told for years that the purpose of a Sacrament is to receive the Divine Graces of God.  Have we not already received these Divine Graces through Christ's Sacrafice?&nbsp...
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