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    Pagan gods and idols

    No false idol created the world.
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    Who chooses whom?

    God is the one who chooses. John 15:16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
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    Church Membership

    The Bible neither forbids or requires church membership, to the best of my understanding. Personally, I think church membership is a good thing because it shows you are committed to that local church body. Do you have to be a member to show that you are committed? No, not necessarily...
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    Anyone for toleration?

    Christianity's primary focus is the truth of God. Christianity primary focus is not tolerance nor intolerance. John 18:37 Then Pilate said to him, "So you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to...
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    Justification--Catholic/Protestant

    Works do not justify someone. Salvation is by grace alone, in Jesus Christ alone, by faith alone. The book of James says that works are a product of justification/salvation. Works are the fruit of salvation, not the root. If someone claims that they have faith and yet have no works, then...
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    Wealth & riches

    Wealth is neither good nor bad. Wealth is simply a tool. It has no intrinsic moral value. The love of money is evil, but money itself is not evil.
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    Wolves in sheep's clothing

    Yes, God will forgive them if they repent. They may or may not know that they are a wolf. It is not likely that they love God, for those who love God obey Him. Wolves tear apart the church rather than build it up. A mixture of both, they both purposefully and accidentally lead people...
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    Can all bible translations be reliable?

    Yes, some translations are unreliable. But that does not make the word of God (the Bible) unreliable. The doctrine of the Inerrancy of scripture is in regards to it's original manuscripts.
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    So who here is not voting this election?

    It is a very difficult election for the office of President. The choice is between a Marxist (Obama) or Mormon (Romney). I will vote, but I think it will be a write-in candidate. God is the Sovereign King of kings. He was not elected nor can He be removed. I trust in Him, not fallible...
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    Could you pass a US citizenship test?

    Yes, I could. I was born in this country (USA) and so were my parents. I am not required to take a citizenship test, although I would pass it. I enjoy studying US History.
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    Speed of Light Surpassed?

    The big question is, how did they "measure" this?
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    Is it truly possible to walk in victory over the flesh?

    Only for those who are in Christ Jesus.
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    Question about "The Message" Bible

    It is not wrong to read "The Message". However, it is not very accurate at times and it has left out some key verses (can't think of them at the moment) and is fairly watered down to the point of being inadequate paraphrase.
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    If God was Before...

    God spoke the universe into existence by the power of His will. He is God!
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    Is artistic nudity okay?

    The human body is beautiful. However, nudity is something that should only be shared only between husband and wife. The Bible prohibits all forms of nudity as sin (Leviticus 18) Simply because it is for "art" does not make it righteous before God.
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    Bible Verses

    Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21. :-D
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    Obedience to those in authority in your denomination.

    We are commanded to submit to our Pastors and each other. But only when the Pastor and other are in agreement with the word of God. The Holy Spirit is the revealer and discerner of truth along with using correct hermeneutics and exegesis. If the Pastor (or denomination) teaches that we should...
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    Controversial Film

    Irregardless of how inoffensive or offensive a film is, it never is a justification to violence, murder and bloodshed.
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    Sign petition against deportation of US soldier

    Do you mean to say she is a deserter? If that is true, she did not honor her contract that she signed with the US military of her own free accord. She willfully chose to break the law, there are thus consequences. If she truly had a problem with being in the war, I am pretty sure she could...
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    Christian doctrine fear based?

    Depends on which doctrines you are referring to. Fear is not always a bad thing. Fear gives us a proper respect and reverence for God. Fear gives a proper respect for a hot stove to no touch it with our hand. If one is not fearful of eternal Hell, they are irrational and suppress the truth...