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I should add- a number of the responses talk about guns being for "personal defense". While there are, I am sure, many who carry for this reason, that is not why I would carry. I would carry it to defend the congregation. If a person comes and kills me, so be it. But if a crazy white kid goes to...

I can't vote, but would be closest to a yes. I am getting my concealed carry permit. I attend an anabaptist, pacifist church. A large number of people carry at my church. Yes, I absolutely feel God can and will protect us if it is for his Glory HOWEVER, I do not think there is anything wrong...

I'm sorry I am just now responding. I really appreciate your help! I did read your response earlier and have been studying up on some ofwhat you have written. Thanks again.

Hi. I don't have much time, so I haven't read through the whole post here. I am sorry if this has been said before. I was NOT a Christian and came to Christianity through science. Have you delved into Christian Apologetics much? If you do, you might find what you need. Specifically, the...

Also- FWIW, I don't usually make promises, either. I promised to love and honor my husband after I became a Christian, but I can't really think of any other oaths/vows/pledges/promises I've made since (including saying the Pledge). This question is more out of curiosity and a desire to...

Hmmm. I see what you are saying, but this is where the issue comes in for me. It's all semantics. I think that's where I am struggling, so I can't really tell you what some of these things mean to me! The meaning is a bit murky. Whereas the word "oath" has a specific meaning in the OT, I see no...

Hi, all! It has been many years since I've been on Christian Forums. As a background, I was not raised in a church. I was baptised Brethren, but have since moved from that area of the country and now attend a Mennonite church. Recently, a friend and I got into a discussion about things such as...

Wow. I have never heard of a child-free building. What would they do, evict you if you got pregnant? That seems strange to me, but it makes sense, I guess. EhveesMom- That is such a neat story! LoisGriffin- So there was just never a time when you wanted children, huh? I actually never...

Thank you. I appreciate it!

I am looking to study more about the historical context of the bible (both old and new testament), which clearly and concisely relates the teachings to the context. Does anyone have ideas on books that might help me to do so? Thanks in advance. PS- I am Brethren, if that helps to guide...

And a very interesting opinion, indeed. Thanks for sharing that! :)

My husband and I had premarital counselling by our pastor at the time. It was a little bit beneficial for the first few months, but I would wager it might be more important down the line. When we have children, I believe that we'll need to revisit some of those principles. For now, we have...

hahaha. I can relate to this one. We got one of those Shiatsu Massage Chairs, though. It works out nicely! As for taking another spouse, no way. Three's company & you always have to do extra cleaning when there's company. ;)

oops! Just saw there was an early thread on this topic. I'll read that one. ;)

My husband and I look forward to the day we can either have children or adopt, but we're not quite ready yet. First, we'd like to have a little more savings than what we currently have and be settled in a home where we know we'll stay for a few years. I'm not really looking for guidance in...

Both 26- just shy of a year ago- but we still act like we're a couple of big, goofy kids! ;)

I am growing tomatoes, peppers, onions, potatoes, carrots, chives, green beans, lettuce, broccoli, strawberries, and artichokes all in containers. The artichoke plant will get HUGE (5' wide or so) eventually, though, so you'd probably need a patio at least for that. Also, I have been using...

My husband and I are total opposites in our personalities in most ways. We make a great team and I know life is easier having someone to balance me out. I honestly don't know what I would do without him!

That would make the most sense, as she recently read "Under the Banner of Heaven". On the topic of the story of Ham, I knew that I had read no such thing, but I wanted to be sure there was not something implied that I had missed in other parts of the Bible. Thanks again. :)

Thank you for your response. I am still confused why anyone would come up with that. Is this a widely believed concept? or is it pretty rare to find someone who thinks this way?