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I had a long reply written out... but I don't think that would do any good. You talked about education... do yourself a favor and get one.

To consider your culture superior to that of your neighbor is pride, nothing more. The previous post also fails to grasp the nature of race. Race is not self-identified, but rather it is socially constructed and projected onto people with an arbitrary similar trait (skin color). The problems...

I understand your position on the importance of our hearts, but this too leads to more questions. If a person acts with pure intention in an attempt to live a life that pleases God, does that make him sinless (regardless of what his actions are)? This seems like an interpretation more in line...

In the most basic sense (and literally), sin means "missing the mark." Most modern church teaching defines sin as anything that Jesus wouldn't do; any thoughts/actions that fall short of his nature. Assuming a comparable definition to this one, how does sin affect the spiritual realm? Most of...

Right... Thanks for the reply. I've read about UU churches, and would like to find a church that believes in ultimate reconciliation through Christ. As for liberal mainline churches, how would I go about finding one? For those of you here who are of similar belief, what kind of church (if...

As I have observed many here supporting Christian Universalist theology, you may be able to help: How would I go about finding a church that teaches/supports universalism? I have read all kinds of literature, and it's readily available- but I still believe in the value of church fellowship...

Your argument is not unreasonable, but it seems to me that a face-value reading of the statement would probably lend itself towards a different interpretation. In regard to Philippians 2:6, I'm more focused on what Jesus is said to have believed, than Paul's interpretation. Jesus didn't try...

Lee's argument is definitely reasonable, if one attempts to interpret the scriptures in an unbiased way. The problem is, so many people who are taught certain doctrine read what they want to, and ignore what would be obvious to others not sharing those beliefs. In addition to the verse Lee...