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Recent content by PloverWing

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    Feminism - definition

    I'm aware that feminists have had a variety of emphases over the years. My own focus is on equal rights and responsibilities, regardless of a person's gender, in civil law, in the church, and in general society. There are a few areas of life that are not gender-neutral, such as the physical...
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    What am I doing wrong?

    @Codi Weston : I wish I could connect you with a wise spiritual counsellor that you could meet with in person and talk with at length, to get a sense of what's troubling you most. But here are some thoughts: 1) On feeling God's presence: Some people are lucky enough to feel God's presence...
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    I’ve Been a Public School Teacher for 20 Years. Trust Me: Homeschool Your Kids

    The author came away from the privilege walk exercise with the wrong message, it seems. Ah, well. Not every exercise works for every person. I've seen families who homeschooled very well, and I've seen families who homeschooled poorly. Similarly, there are ways that traditional schools...
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    What do Protestants today think about the Puritans?

    As @DragonFox91 said, Protestants are a varied bunch. I think most Reformed groups would find kinship with the Puritans. I'm Episcopalian, and I think the Puritans were trying to "purify" too many things from the Anglican church, so it's for the best that we went our separate ways. But I also...
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    Why do we do things not written in the Bible?

    Wait, do you disagree with Communion as well? That's really wild. It's one of the most ancient and universal of Christian practices. Does your church celebrate Communion at all, or just once a year at Passover, or never? With the exception of the Society of Friends, I don't know any...
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    Why do we do things not written in the Bible?

    If one of my Jewish friends invited me to celebrate Passover with them, I would be honored, and I would accept the invitation. But I am Christian, and I believe that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead. Celebrating this event weekly and annually is important to me. I do indeed work to avoid...
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    Is the US heading for civil unrest.

    Here is a video of Bishop Hirschfeld's speech (I assume that's the video you're referring to): https://x.com/JMacArthurC/status/2010554681840562322?s=20 I'm coming in late to this discussion, because I only heard about the bishop's speech today. I am more grateful than I can say to have heard...
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    Why do we do things not written in the Bible?

    @Bro.T : Look, if you're going to criticize the Christian celebration of Easter, at least talk about what we actually do. Here is what we do at Easter: The Great Vigil of Easter
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    Why do we do things not written in the Bible?

    Thank you for citing your source. It's odd to me that the Ancient Origins author doesn't mention the most obvious reason to celebrate Easter near the date of Passover: Christians believe that Jesus was crucified during or near the feast of Passover. See, for example, Matthew 26 and John 13...
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    Exclusive: Diocese of Charlotte reacts to first Sunday after altar rail ban

    Please forgive an ignorant question from a puzzled Episcopalian: What is the bishop's reasoning for requiring that kneelers and altar rails be removed? (Requiring? Really?) In my Episcopal tradition, most buildings have kneelers and altar rails, and some don't. I adapt to whichever kind of...
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    Hello, I am Robert

    Welcome to CF! :wave:
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    Trump plans to issue historic executive order creating 4 hour EXCLUSIVE timeslot of unmatched patriotism for the Army-Navy game

    My parents did. (My dad was a Naval Academy graduate.) Go Navy, beat Army! Isn't it already being broadcast, though? It looks like CBS covered it in recent years. I don't know what Trump is going on about.
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    Why do we do things not written in the Bible?

    You are deeply mistaken about the nature of Christian worship. I am not going to stop gathering with my fellow Christians to worship God, and I am not going to stop observing the Incarnation, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I understand that you disapprove of traditional Christian...