Recent content by NHB_MMA

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    Do you think it's Christian to own guns?

    Yep. My relatively insignificant cancer cost me thousands out of pocket and I have the best plan offered to government employees.
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    Do you think it's Christian to own guns?

    Since the number of households in the U.S. that own firearms is barely half of what it was a few decades ago and the number of practicing Christians is also declining I have to question if the data in any way supports your sentiment. It would appear to support the complete opposite.
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    Do you think it's Christian to own guns?

    I wouldn't conclude some obligation to own guns from this line of thought. I own several and I would be the first to say if you don't feel comfortable with them don't get one.
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    Do you think it's Christian to own guns?

    Wow, I have never seen a video by "the gun lobby" suggesting building up arms to prepare for a war. Maybe some fringe organization with no real presence, but no mainstream organization backing gun ownership rights.
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    How were you converted to Christianity?

    Just read it. Cool story. I'm in the seeking phase myself and can relate to much of what you felt. Orthodoxy has an appeal, but I'm far from an expert on it and somewhat intimidated.
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    Should Christians support things that contradict/belittle their beliefs?

    It depends how serious the matter is and what the options are. I can't advocate it for relatively trivial matters. I mean, part of living in a civilized society is getting along, at least to a certain degree, with those you disagree with. Also, a person cannot expect individuals that do not...
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    Should wealthy nations end world hunger?

    I have to question your first sentence. A very large percentage of the food products I buy in the U.S. are agricultural imports. As for the issue at hand, if you're talking establishing irrigation systems and means of self-sufficiency, I can potentially support the idea. If you're talking...
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    Anyone follow Harold Camping?

    I don't doubt that he has sincere intentions, but I have a couple of problems with him. For starters, I don't take a serious issue with his date prediction. From how I have heard it explained, I don't buy it, but I don't make a big deal out of people putting their guess/theory on the table...
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    Miss California 2009 and Perez Hilton

    I saw the picture somewhere, but never thought much of it. I remember thinking she was pretty hot and had a nice figure, but never gave it a second thought. I can't imagine it being an obstacle to one's faith, but that's just my opinion.
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    Antartica

    To me, the really sad thing is that Washington didn't play that good, but we just managed to let them win. That breakdown on the 3rd goal was inexcusable. The play of Kunitz was very poor and, if it does not improve, Bylsma needs to consider sitting him as he did Sykora. The Capitals...
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    What MUST I believe to become Orthodox?

    The OC is my last potential refuge. I have determined that I simply cannot believe as a Catholic. I am pretty certainly that I cannot believe as a Protestant (leaving an ever so small window open to Lutheranism). There are some things I have a hard time with within OC beliefs (probably <5% at...
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    Embracing The Orthodox Church

    I don't know if I can easily state it clearly, but I suppose I mean the infalliability of dogma. I am not a Sola Scripturist at all and I accept the fact that faith and practice extends beyond what is written in Scripture. However, when a belief has no clear basis in Scripture, or even a very...
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    How can it be called orthodox if it is not biblical?

    I think, in a very simple illustration, that my example would be that I, [NHB_MMA] spent many years playing hockey in leagues in Pittsburgh, PA and Columbus, OH. While I played on some good teams at a fairly competitive amateur level, no one will ever hold me in the same regard as Wayne...
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    How can it be called orthodox if it is not biblical?

    This verse that is clearly showing it was inappropriate to exclude children from Christ's presence doesn't establish an Age of Accountability doctrine. What do you consider to be a child and what do you consider to be an adult? There is nothing that indicates a child that dies shortly after...
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    Antartica

    Here's to hoping that Monday night is much better than the missed opportunity on Saturday afternoon. :)