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Well, I have read about a Mary apparition that millions of people saw despite there beliefs. I am not sure about stigmas since I think that the body is an amazing thing and they are nothing super natural. But I did find that Miracle of the Sun to be quiet amazing if it did happen. The rain dried...

You know, I was sitting around and a thought came to my mind. Once on TV I saw some kids that where staring at something and it was a Mary apparition. I guess the greatest one is The Miracle of the Dancing Sun. I thought these things where kind of Catholic like events. What are baptists views...

I think its pretty flashy when someone does it. Sure! :D But in all seriousness just do it where you feel you need to do it. God really wants us to pray behind closed doors or really some place where no one can see us. I think church is the expectation for this rule.

First off, Freemasons get that Lucifer question a lot apparently and they said that the guy who wrote it wasn't even official and the language he used was from like the 1860's or so. He isn't connected to Freemasons at all. Satan goes against what Freemasons are about anyways. Plus the...

Its not the Christians that just do that alone, its along with the other descriptions in my post. Kormagh makes a perfect example of what I am talking about. :) Exactly! Being that extreme to where its negatively effecting your life. I believe there should be a balance like in the middle like...

Oh ok, makes sense. :thumbsup:

Also in response to the passage talking about not swearing on Heaven, Earth nor the hairs on your head. I thought that whole thing was about not cursing and saying nasty things?

Exactly, I totally agree with this. If I was in it and I started to see some "off funny religious" like activities I wouldn't hesitate to leave. But I don't think that will happen. Kind of makes me want to join again. lol

I am talking about some people that get so deep into the bible and church that there life and works revolve around it. Then slowly that is all they ever think about and start shoving there beliefs down people throats that don't want it in the first place. Then get such a high and mighty attitude...

Certainly a person can be Christian and not religious, but there seems to be a problem of over religious people who are hardly acting Christian. For Pastors and such, how do they maintain that balance? Also where do you draw the line of being over religious? I think Paul addressed the issue...

That is quiet strong, I will study it more. Of course some things are predestined like the life of Christ and his death, burial and resurrection. When Moses was in Egypt and he took the staff and tried to convince the pharaoh to let go of the slaves. Then God harden his heart and all the events...

Thanks Osage for that great insight. But to me that is still confusing, since God wants us all saved. Wouldn't everyone in the world have regeneration? Thus faith? Certainly people have a choice in the matter or else most, if not all the population of the earth would be Christians. Unless the...

Matthew 6:46 If you love only those who love you, what good is that? even corrupt tax collectors do that much. You can still fellowship with Christians and go to church and still be a free mason. Free masons do a lot of good things, and I think that is really great. Which is charity and...

I don't see the problem with the speaker. His a children of God, and as much of a sinner as any of us. Sometimes it feels like not being straight is an extraordinary sin. Its not like his shoving his preference down everyone's throat. :)

I quiet enjoyed reading it. I thought it was awesome, and well thought out. You out did yourself as far as I am concerned. I actually want to see more from you. :clap:

I once wanted to become a Free Mason. I liked them because of the things they did for children and there donations and such. Free masons have a long history, and as far as I read free masons use to be builders that built churches and such for the roman catholic church. Those big huge cathedrals...

Well, God is a God of righteousness. God will look and see for what it really is and make his final decision. :) Whatever fate God chooses for the individual is fitting.

Pastors, teachers and the like are no better Christians then you or me. We are all human and still have to repent and ask God for forgiveness all the same. They might have a better understanding of the bible..but you can learn just as well like any other person who puts effort into it...

Well, being a Christian is being in the Church of Christ. Where Jesus is the head of the church. The Christians themselves are the bricks that make up the church. There is no "need" to go to a physical church, although it doesn't hurt. Churches are good to go to though since the pastor knows how...

Well, I am pretty convinced you're a Christian with baptist beliefs. :thumbsup: Welcome to the family. :groupray: