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  1. DaveS

    Advice Needed

    Hi, I have been in a relationship with my girlfriend for quite a while considering my age - 6 years. Everything (as far as I was aware) was fine until today and I am now confused with all sorts of insecurities bubbling up! We both used to go to the same church and that is how we met and got...
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    Buddhists --- Sarira/ringsel?

    Hi! I was wondering if anyone has any detailed information on Sariras/ringsel? I heard about them and they seem very interesting in deed! Thanks, Dave
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    The Creationist's Challenge

    The Creationist's Challenge Hi! I am offering a challenge to YECs to give a concise summary of the reasons why they believe and to give evidence if they so wish. The purpose of this is partly because I am interested and also because it is part of a philosophy assignment to show as many...
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    Vivisection

    Hey all, Just doing a small survey and debate over the morality of vivisection, the scientific practicalities and the extent for when it should be used. 1) Do you think the following are acceptable (please indicate yes, no or not sure and give an overall reason)? (a) Using a newly developed...
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    Does the Divinity of Christ really matter?

    Hi, Over recent years there has been an upsurge in the debate over whether Christ was: A) God and the Messiah or B) The Messiah, but not God This debate had caused much anger and has split apart the Christian community with various sides claiming that others are not "Christian" because...
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    Wow! Ave Maria with a difference!

    Heya, I recently discovered an absolutely amazing piece called 'Ave Maria' by David MacIntyre as I am singing it with a chamber choir pretty soon. It quite simply is not like any other Ave Maria I know and in my view really does capture the heart of the Ave Maria...
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    What is it with the Doppler Effect?

    Hi, This concept has been confusing me for some time as I simply cannot see how the conclusion drawn from the results could possibly be true! I'll go through it bit by bit.. The doppler effect bases it's conclusions on the fact that the further a galaxy is from our galaxy the light emmited...
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    Chronicles of Narnia?

    Hi, I was wondering what you all think will be the effect of the Chronicles of Narnia on conversion to Christianity? I would like to think that it will set people in the right direction due to the clever parallels but what do you think? I sure hope it will! :prayer: :wave: Dave
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    Pokemon is of Satan - rant of the month

    Hi! I think I have unearthed possibly the strangest fundie claim of all! http://www.christianforums.com/t2300118-pokemon.html In this thread it is suggested that Pokemon is of Satan and is comparable to the evil Harry Potter. This assertion is backed up with two very well researched sites...
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    Did Jesus die to go to Hell?

    Hi, Just an interesting thought that occurred is whether Jesus died for our sins or went to Hell for our sins? From a quick scan of various verses I think that the actual death of Jesus may not have actually had as much significance that has been traditionally been given to it. Rather, Jesus...
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    The Grand Theory of Everything

    Hi, Well, I opened this topic to discuss.. well everything! Do you think there will ever be a grand theory? Is it possible? If it is, what will lead to it? I personally think that there maybe a grand theory but, chances are, it will be so unbelievably complicated at first that no one will...
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    Britain to reveiw fertility laws

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4153538.stm What do you think will change? What do you think should or should not change? Do you think laws should loosen up or tighten? Thanks!:wave: Dave
  13. DaveS

    Hi!

    Hi, I'm new to this forum and it sure looks good! I am looking forward to joining this rather large community! I have been a Christian all my life and although I am reluctant to label myself as any one thing in particular I lean towards anglican and I attend an Anglican church, St. Pauls. My...