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Why the Nicene Creed should be REJECTED as a litmus test for Christianity.
The following is part of my defense of Christianity to be presented to Erwin regarding the "definition" of "Christian". The Nicene Creed should be rejected as the "SOLE" basis for defining "Christian": Here is the rule: 6.2 We use the contents of the Nicene Creed as a set of criteria to... -
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Catholicism is NOT a denomination - John McArthur
I know that many of you have listened to John McArthur, read his books, and likely even used some of his study aids. In the past month or so he sent out a lesson on, "Is the Pope Christian". In this study he delves into the doctrines of Catholicism - older and newer. He examines the theology and... -
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Has your church cancelled any services?
I've heard about this in some places... A church will anticipate a bad turn out over the holiday seasons, especially when Christmas and New Years are so perilously close to weekends, and so some pastors will cancel services. Usually Sunday PM services. We've never done this at our church, but... -
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Tradition - why not?
Recently someone posed the question to me, "What's wrong with tradition?" We were talking about the differences between some denominations and faiths. I being a Baptist, use the Bible as my sole source for doctrine and practice, but there are others who use the Bible+tradition, or... -
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The Roman Catholic Church & Salvation, Opinion Poll
I have to write a paper on the doctrine of the church. In the paper I have to write a section on historical/current church doctrines. Naturally the viewpoint coming from the Catholic church needs to be included. I have some of the official teachings but I wanted to make a poll in here for...- Diakoneo
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Should I pray to my deceased aunt?
My aunt was a Roman Catholic, and last year she passed away. Now while I was at the funeral the priest told us all that, "She is your saint now, pray to her often, ask her for help, guidance... etc." I was a little taken aback by this statement to say the least. I'm wondering what your views... -
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Does the cracker REALLY turn into Jesus' flesh?
There is a theological concept held by some that at some point during the observance of the Lord's supper the cracker (or wafer, bread etc.) actually becomes the literal flesh, presence, divinity of Jesus. (Literally His body) I've lately heard this idea promoted in many different churches... -
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Is Mary the Mother of God?
There is a theological concept held by some that Mary was not actually the "earthly mother of Jesus" but in fact "the Mother of God". I think that this idea follows a syllogism Jesus is God Mary is Jesus' mother Therefore Mary is the mother of God I don't follow this theological path... -
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I generally agree with Bleechers.. so how's about this ->
Let's talk about one of the greatest heretical slap-in the face movies to Christianity to ever be produced, which will hit theatres soon (if not already). The production is called "Saved" and is a "mock-u-mentary" which mocks the life of born-again believers. I have a strong stomach, but every... -
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Predestination
A friend of mine is really into the whole idea of predestination and such. I'm wondering what the general opinions around here are. A theologian named Clark Pinach (might be spelled wrong) has come up with this idea called "Open Theism" which goes against calvinist teachings but takes it so far...