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Hello, I have always known that there were ECLA and LCMS Lutherans.(And apparently many more than just that too.) However, I never quite knew what the differences were, how they perceive Martin Luther's writings, etc. I always thought that Lutheran was one denomination, and that these...

Hm.... I sense a lot of tension here in NCR; there is lots of arguing and backbiting and the list goes on. So I wanted to make a more casual thread that maybe can mellow some of us out. I think we should all talk about how our days have been, our plans for the weekend, etc! And, to make it...

Assalaamu alaikum wa rahmatuallahi wa barakatu, Hello! I have a question pertaining to Salat. I know that there are 5 obligatory prayers that must be said daily. However, what if one is unable to say a prayer because they are at work/school? Is it a valid reason to miss it, and can it be...

Hello you guys! I know that you guys probably see threads pertaining to homosexuality all the time, but I have a specific question. So today I was talking to my grandma. My grandma is a staunch Catholic who derives all her life views from Catholic theology. Now I am not a Catholic. And I am...

Hi you guys, The Bush years have been terrible. I think most people(Republicans included) can agree. Now let us recall back to the elections.. Bush made soo many promises. He promised that the economy would get better, and that the country would be a better place. Just as McCain is. Please...

Hello everyone! I know this may seem a weird question, but it is indeed a contemporary issue that I am sure the EO Church has an opinion on. My question(s) are as follows.. 1. What is the EO view of smoking regular cigarettes? 2. What is the EO view of getting high on marijuana? I am just...

Hello all! I have noticed that many Orthodox countries in Europe are against gay marriage and all. For example, while 83% of people in the liberal, atheist Netherlands support gay marriage, 84% of people in Greece do not. Likewise, the Ukraine and Russia are very much against gay marriage, and...

Hello! I was wondering, what role does Kabbalah play in the Chabad denomination, and in Judaism in general? Like, do most Jews follow some type of Kaballah thought, or? Shalom!

Hello all! There are so many anti-Islamic threads on this forum. It is really sad, because a lot of people who do not know much about Islam only get to see Islam from one perspective.. The anti-Islam one. So, I am not making a "pro-Islam" thread.. But, I am making a thread where we can post...

Hey you guys, Hi! Lol it has been two days lol. Anyways, so what do you guys think of the new CF? I think it is... Interesting. I mean it is nice, but it will take some time getting used to lol. I do not like the fact that this section is now called "Outreach." Outreach to what?!! But oh...

Hello all! Obviously, there are some major differences between Catholic and Lutheran theology. Being a former Catholic, I know a lot about what the RCC teaches. But, I am still very unsure about what Lutheran Church teaches. So I was wondering.. What are some of the theological differences...

Hello! I have a few questions, and thought I would make a little thread asking! 1. About growing a beard- I see many clergy members with beards from Orthodoxy. Is it just something encouraged, is it obligatory upon men, or what is the correct EO position on keeping a beard? 2. what is the...

Hello, First off, I want to admit.. A few months back, I was very anti Islam. Anyone here could tell you that. Thankfully though, I promised a member here that I would do more research into Islam and be open minded about it.(The member was Oxy2Hydro) I have, and have learned a lot. And, I...

Hello all! Ok, so when I was a Christian, I never really thought about these issues. But today, as I was smoking(GRRRRRR I am starting to smoke which is not good) these questions popped up. So, I was wondering what the Catholic Church thinks on these issues.. 1. Does RCC believe smoking is a...

Hello all! So yesterday I went to Waco, to my friends wedding. Well, I got lost on the way, so I thought I would ask someone. So I approached these two ladies(who were obviously VERY devout Christian.. Probably pentecostal or something. They had long hair, skirts, and long sleeve shirts on...

Hello all, As an atheist, I do not believe in the Bible, or the Holy Spirit, but I am nevertheless interested in what a Lutheran's take on this is. It is well established that the first Christians followed an Eastern Orthodoxy/Catholic type of worship. they believed in Faith and Works, and...

Hi creationists, I would like it if one of you could show me some "proof" for a flood.. Whether it be a regional flood in the mountains of Ararat, or a global flood taking over the whole world.. I just want someone to attempt to prove to me that there was a flood of some sort, and show me...

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone had any good book suggestions that deal with the history of the Catholic Church, in its early times (Whether it be from 3rd century to 20th, or from beginning to now, but just some time in the past!) I am interested in learning the history of the Church...

Hello all, Ok so I have been reading more on Islam, as part of my "goal" to stop my predjudice against it! 3 questions have popped up, and I was wondering if someone was willing to "tackle" them for me? Thanks! On music in Islam - Haraam or halal? Restrictions or no? I check islamonline.net...

Hello! I was on an Islamic site and saw someone bring it up so I thought "Hm, interesting topic!" My question is this - What does your religion say about gender intermingling? (Meaning interaction, friendships, etc between guys and girls.) Can you be friends with the opposite sex? Are there...