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    The Rapture?

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    For those who have lost your Christian Faith

    Have you lost it here as a member or before joining? The longer I've staid here, the deeper the wedge that has been driven between myself and what I once believed. Any other perspectives, comments, or stories to share? Understand, I search daily for spiritual truth. Yet my experience here...
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    What do Christians think about 'All you can eat buffets'

    Since world hunger is a major concern. The majority of Americans are overweight according to the news media (I'd have to research exact statistics), and gluttony is considered a sin within Christianity as well as other spiritual beliefs. So, what is the Christian thought on 'All you can...
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    What should Christians do when handed a fortune cookie?

    A thought that occurred to me when in discussion with another. Given the outcry over such things as Harry Potter and the secret agenda it promotes, What should Christians do with those fortune cookies when having Chinese for dinner?
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    A HEATHENS Q&A THREAD FOR CATHOLICS

    OSIYO (greetings) to all those of the Catholic faith I once communed with. Since I can no longer participate in your fine Irish pub...(not going into details) I'm reaching out from my own hole to commune and learn more of your faith. Please join me as I wish to learn more of your faith...
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    Liberal Theological forums

    Anyone Know of any other Liberal Theological Forums? I've found one: www.crossandflame.com any others anyone post to? :wave:
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    A request

    For those of you who have suffered through divorce... I'd appreciate your advice, input, comments, prayers,,,etc..... It's seems I'm destined for divorce after 17 years of marriage to the one I thought I'd spend the rest of my life with. We both have changed emotionally and can't seem to...
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    Help from those of you who have suffered through divorce

    For those of you who have suffered through divorce... I'd appreciate your advice, input, comments, prayers,,,etc..... It's seems I'm destined for divorce after 17 years of marriage to the one I thought I'd spend the rest of my life with. We both have changed emotionally and can't seem to...
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    Biblical Stories that Support Evolutionary Science

    Welcome to my thread. We'll begin with the question: "How do you explain all the different races of humans without accepting evolution?" By the Christian argument, if you assume the biblical flood destroyed all mankind, then everyone descended from Noah and his family... If you assume...
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    If you would

    I kindly request your prayers. My burden is becoming too heavy and I ask for strength and courage to face this difficult period in my life. I'm tired of letting down those who mean the most to me in life.  I ask for truthfulness. My body aches with regrets.  I ask for release...
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    A happy Thanksgiving from me and mine...

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    childhood memories....how did we survive?

    A good friend sent this to me this morning.&nbsp; I wanted to share with you all.&nbsp; A lot of it I can relate to.&nbsp; Comment as you see fit.&nbsp; Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Smilin..... :) HOW DID WE SURVIVE? <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> Looking back, it's hard to believe...
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    Welcome to Smilin's House of Disco

    In celebration of one year of sobriety...I invite you all to my new disco. Forum Rules apply...as well as the following. 1. No debates....or you'll be bounced 2. Check all weapons at the door 3. For you youngsters NO CD'S...8-tracks preferred, 45 rpms tolerated. 4. Appropriate...
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    Would the Christians of this forum prefer the NonBelievers to LEAVE/STOP POSTING?

    I'm not happy with what I witnessed yesterday.&nbsp; I ready many derogatory/flaming remarks from those who claimed to be Christians targeted to Non-Believers who participate in this forum.&nbsp; Some of the remarks could be classified 'hate speeches'.&nbsp; This is totally unacceptable in...
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    Do you believe that Masturbation a Sin?

    :eek: :( Somebody had to bring it up.&nbsp; My 'hardcore, christian fundamentalist' training as a child never covered this topic. The subject was brought up briefly in the mens forum..so I decided it was A VALID religious question.&nbsp; If you're offended...go study human behavior...
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    What do you think about the "New Earth Creation" view?

    A simple poll (hopefully) for all to learn from. Please vote and respond as you see fit.&nbsp; As far as my personal opinion goes, I was never exposed to these teachings as a child.&nbsp; I came across several books on the topic.&nbsp; After briefly thumbing through them, I sat them aside as...
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    To all Christian Members: Have you studied the Koran and the teachings of Islam?

    This survey is for those who claim the Christian faith. Since reading some incorrect statements concerning the faith of Islam, I'm curious to find out how many Christians in the forum are familiar with at least the basic beliefs of the religion. Please answer yes or no, and provide...
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    What's the most difficult answer you've had to give a young child?

    A rather weird situation I had to face yesterday.&nbsp; My 5 year old in kindergarten came home yesterday sad.&nbsp; I asked why so glum?&nbsp; In his own wondering way,,,he simply stated that his class didn't pray together at lunchtime.&nbsp; You see, last year we had him in a Christian...
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    Should the United States attack Iraq?

    Should the United States attack Iraq? Please voice your opinion