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How did we get here seems to be a common question religious people challenge atheists and nonbelievers with. Why is that? :scratch: What is our purpose here on earth? Where are we going? Who are you? and on and on it goes with all these meaningless questions. It's questions like these...

Go ahead and ask me, the atheist anything that comes to your mind. I don't have to give you any examples. You probably already know the questions you want to ask. You probably already have a preconceived idea as to what an atheist is or how we think, believe/don't believe or whatever, so with...

If Christians believe in living after they die, then does that mean dead people can talk to us or maybe they are even watching us? Well why not? If they are alive and well in the afterlife, then why can't they talk to us and visa versa? I think it's a perfectly legitimate question. Some...

Richard Dawkins described Pantheism as "sexed up" atheism. I can certainly appreciate his sense of humor/satire but I think what he is saying is very true. There really isn't any difference between the two. At least as far as I can tell but I could be wrong. Both atheism and pantheism do not...

Have you ever examined your beliefs at every angle available to the point where you would consider the possibility they are not true? If you say you have done that, how does your beliefs stand up to reality? If your beliefs cannot stand up to reality why wouldn't you not want to replace...

If God is all powerful and all knowing, why couldn’t He have done a better job of creating everything? I find it very difficult to believe that the earth and the universe is the work of such an alleged Divine Designer. I am also not very impressed especially if this is the best the...

A couple questions for trintarians to answer:   How did Jesus become God?  Who benefits from Jesus becoming God?   Of course there are many other questions for trinitarians to answer, as they will be presented as the thread unfolds...

For the last 2000 years, many Christians have placed Judas in a special category of evil. To sell Jesus into the hands of Israel's Priesthood is a sin most Christians feel they would not be capable of doing. Most Christians seem to categorize sins. In doing so, it allows them to separate...

What does Christmas have to do with Jesus? Christmas is a very popular holiday. However, as is often the case, what is popular is not always right, and what is right is not always popular. "Christmas" is short for "Christ mass", or "mass for Christ". Is Christmas just another name for an old...

Should Christians own guns?  Is there any place in scripture where Jesus tells His followers to arm themselves? Should Christians promote the ownership of handguns or should they be advocating stricter gun control laws? Should a Christian carry a gun to church? The...

New Heaven and New Earth QUESTION #1 Assuming the earth will be destroyed with fire, and all the nations of the earth will be destroyed along with it, why, when the "New Earth" or "New Jerusalem" comes, will the nations need healing? (Revelation 22:2) How can you heal something that is...

Many people believe that heaven is a place that people go to (either physically or spiritually) after death; But have you ever wondered why the Old Testament books never speak of an "after-life," and why the New Testament books are silent as to any details of what an "after-life" is like...

What does the Bible really teach about Hell? Does the Bible teach the idea commonly held concerning hell? Does the hell of the Bible denote a place of burning torment, a condition of suffering without end, which begins at death? What is the hell of the Bible? The only way to arrive at the...

Did you know that the phrase ”the second coming of Christ” does not appear anywhere in scripture? Nor the phrase “second coming”? Does this surprise you? Additionally, you will not find the “idea” of a physical “second coming” of Christ, or the literal “return of Christ,” taught anywhere in...

Are men born sinners? Our answer to this question will affect our attitude toward sin and will ultimately affect our conduct as well. The Christian's views on sin cannot help but affect his conduct. If the Christian believes he is born with a sinful nature and sins unavoidably because of that...

Many people believe that heaven is a place that people go to (either physically or spiritually) after death; and that death and the grave are necessary factors in spiritual growth. But have you ever wondered why the Old Testament books never speak of an "after-life," and why the New Testament...

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TEACH ABOUT FAITH ONLY?   The bible clearly teaches that we are saved by faith. Can we therefore conclude that we are saved by faith only? In reality, the bible teaches that there are many things by which we are saved. Consider the following: 1. We are saved by...

It has been customary to say God loves the sinner though He hates his sin, but that is a meaningless distinction. What is there in a sinner but sin? If it be true that God loves every member of the human family then why did our Lord tell His disciples "He that hath My commandments, and keepeth...

Since this forum has been assigned to those who hold to realized Eschatology (Preterism or Biblical teaching) this message is for you. If you are not a Preterist and are desperately holding on to futurism, pre-millenialism, and dispensationalism and are somewhat receptive to the message of...