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  1. Katarinea

    Are Believers Too Hung Up On Their Sex??......

    I would actually say that there are a lot of problems with both being "too hung up" on gender roles as well as not enough. In some churches that are labeled as liberal, women and men have often times almost switched roles; however, in some churches that are called conservative, it is considered...
  2. Katarinea

    Is it a bad idea to ask out my one of my best friends that's in my same youth group?

    First, pray about it. If you feel as if God would have you to date her, bring it up to her and ask her to pray about it to. Then, if you both feel it's a good idea, enter into the relationship carefully. I know that often times people who are best friends make the best couples, because they're...
  3. Katarinea

    my boyfriend is not a Christian

    It's not a bubble -- it's a dot, if you want to use shapes. The intent of marriage, as designed by God, is that one man and one woman become one flesh. (Genesis 2:24) How can they possibly do so if they are not united in what they think? There cannot be perfect unity here on Earth, but we should...
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    my boyfriend is not a Christian

    Much though I don't want to say this. . .you need to break up with him. God says we are not to be married to unbelievers. "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there...
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    Baptist College of America

    I've never heard of it. Of course, this doesn't mean too much, as I only know about some of the big-name Christian colleges, but something that does raise a red flag is that they don't have a doctrinal statement posted on their site. Doctrinal statements are the bones of Christian colleges, and...
  6. Katarinea

    Rift to take over?

    Like I said, I'm not against Rift at all - I just think it's rather silly of people to say that it will "kill WoW". I'll probably try it, but not until they have a free trial -- college is expensive! I've never tried EVE, simply because I'm not as interested in sci-fi as I am fantasy/sci-fantasy.
  7. Katarinea

    Rift to take over?

    WoW and Guild Wars 2 will be very different, at least from what I hear. And I don't understand why WoW makes you angry -- that's like saying you're mad because people like Call of Duty better than Halo. It's a decision everyone makes for themselves, and I personally find the money well-spent. ...
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    Rift to take over?

    Nothing can "kill" WoW except WoW itself. It has a player base of 12 million. . .that's a really big number! Rift seems interesting, and I may try it if they ever offer a free trial, but WoW and Rift offer different things. WoW is an MMO that is for average people, even those who don't normally...
  9. Katarinea

    Showing Skin

    I'm not a mod, but this thread is getting derailed very quickly. If you have an issue with each other, take it to private messages. Please stay on topic.
  10. Katarinea

    Fma

    64 episodes. It's actually pretty short for an anime. . .
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    Fma

    What makes FMA good is a lot of things. It operates on a very different premise from many animes, it has amazing plot structure and character development, and the art is both technically and artistically gorgeous. I would recommend starting with Brotherhood, as it is the actual story that the...
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    Showing Skin

    I think this is something that everyone, men and women alike, need to consider carefully what they wear. Is it the responsibility of the person being tempted to look away from their temptation? Yes, but the very nature of temptation makes it hard. One would not place a full, open bottle of...
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    Reconciling Christianity and Fantasy

    Exactly! It's very encouraging to see that I am not the only one who loves God and has a very strong like for fantastical stories. I enjoy it because it does help me grasp deep theological concepts fairly well. However, many Christians, especially those in fundamentalist circles such as I move...
  14. Katarinea

    What does the bible say about ghosts

    What I have learned and heard is that "ghosts" are not actually ghosts, but demons that are in the business of trickery.
  15. Katarinea

    The Founders of Dispensationalism

    Er. . .I'm uncertain what version of dispensationalism you're learning about. I'm attending a fundamental, dispensational college, and I've never heard any one here (whether teacher or student) say that the Gospels do not apply.
  16. Katarinea

    My Sexuality... Inner Turmoil and Confusion

    Is it? I know that when I look at someone and make the choice in my mind to love them, things change. I know that the love I have for my almost-fiancee has been allowed to grow from platonic love, which was a choice I made. Love is complicated, yes, but you have to make the choice to love...
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    My Sexuality... Inner Turmoil and Confusion

    I understand the situation you're in -- for a long time, I was in love with a man who did not believe. He was kind, gentle, smart, loving, and everything I wanted. . .except for saved. I dated him for a time, but things didn't work out, and we broke out. Later, after I became stronger in the...
  18. Katarinea

    Reconciling Christianity and Fantasy

    This is a topic that is near to me, for several reasons, and it was brought to my attention again recently. Is it permissible and right for Christians to read, watch, play, and generally enjoy science fiction and fantasy, (such as Harry Potter, Twilight, Lord of the Rings, and the Chronicles...
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    saved but embarrassed to tell people about God?

    Perhaps you are scared, as I used to be, because you don't know how to share the Gospel. Can you clearly articulate the plan of salvation? Can you show a person, from the Bible, how they are a sinner that needs Christ? Do you know how to defend the faith? These are all things I didn't know when...
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    Dating someone you're not attracted to?

    Attraction is very important, but it's not always a knee-jerk reaction to be attracted to someone. I wasn't physically attracted to two or three guys I dated until I became good friends with them and began to know their personality and character. I don't date people I'm only attracted to...