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Recent content by nitrox314

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    Has this happened to you personally?

    When I was in Iraq in '04, my Gunnery Sergeant ordered me to not talk about God or religious matters... because she was an atheist. I was not even talking to her, nor did I work in the same area. She overheard me talking with my fellow corporals and berated me. I was new to the faith, having...
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    Shouldnt Christian Women wear head coverings in Public Worship?

    I would go as far as to say that if you feel this brings you closer to God, that's your personal choice, so you can do it if you want. Paul made a bunch of statements steeped in his Pharisee doctrine, but it is not a requirement to follow. Paul also stated that people shouldn't marry unless they...
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    My church just changed their stance on homosexuals. What do I do?

    That's exactly how my church started. It split on ideological differences and is now one of the largest in Albuquerque. The issue you will need to deal with is that you need enough people to band together to separate successfully. This includes pastors...
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    What is it about non-denominations that Lutherans warn against?

    I have been through my row of Catholic, Baptist, Penecostal, Non-denom, and Lutheran church services. I would disagree that non-denoms are baptists and would argue that some non-denoms have a closer-to-Christ lifestyle. Sure you can find a non-denom church thats all about the money or all about...
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    How do you like to dress for church?

    Isn't it a matter of "human" opinion on what "looks good"? I mean do you think that God cares what you wear if your heart is in the right place? There have been two events that have really affected me on this subject: I was invited to a southern baptist church once after work and so I was...
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    Where in the Bible does it say that the earth is only a few thousand years old?

    But in the end, it doesn't really matter since it does not affect salvation; whether or not you believe it was 7 days or 7 ages. People get stuck on the little things and forget to look at the bigger picture. This is why there are so many sects of Christianity. It would sadden me (And likely God...
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    Can a person be unsaved/?

    Here is an interesting question that brings some animosity between my wife and I when studying. Can a Christian who has accepted Jesus, been baptised and has walked the life for years then turns away from God and Jesus still be saved if they do not come back? Some people seem to believe...
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    Worried about school.

    I try not to worry too much about anything. I personally believe that when I worry, I am losing faith in God. Now I do not worry about anything much. These passages have really helped me out: Matthew 6:25 - 34: 25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or...
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    The Health Care Bill: What HR 3200 says...

    I quite agree on this point. The portions that are likely to be discussed here in CC are going to be the sections that pertain to conservatism. It's great to have both sides of the story, but considering that the portions that we are against are clearly against our beliefs, allowing liberals to...
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    Cannot be Catholic and Pro-Abortion

    Thanks! You said it pretty well yourself too!
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    Cannot be Catholic and Pro-Abortion

    Yes Yes. TimMorgan, I saw one of your posts on another forum thread : "Question". You mentioned how unfair it is that Adam and Eve committed sin and now we all pay for it. Sins of the Father. Is it not also unfair to punish an innocent baby to death for the sin of his father? God does not wish...
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    Fellowship and general chat Part 3

    I wish I could stay after the rapture. Imagine all the work we could be doing! Well, I guess that depends on when the rapture does occur. If it is indeed before the seals and tribulations, I would love nothing more than to lead as many people to Christ as possible. Though I would like to know...
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    Question

    If you look at the facts and find the most logical answer, then everything on this earth points to a creator. If you argue otherwise, you are not being logical, just extremely narrowminded. Creatures, the sky, the rotation of the earth and planets around the sun, the sciences, the fact that the...
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    Question

    Jesus was sent to us. He knows what the flesh is like. You have to understand that we are naturally evil because of the sin that has been passed through Adam's seed. Because Adam sinned, it has been passed on through the generations. One sin is enough to make you unworthy of heaven. Nobody could...
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    Cannot be Catholic and Pro-Abortion

    And I thought that we would be left alone... The problem is that there are many trolls out there that just go around trying to start up fights with anyone. Many of these are liberal, and a few are conservative. It makes me quite upset as well. Like that white supremacist who was threatening...