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    I wonder...

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    Mixed Relationships

    I wish it were that easy. Catholics have been trained from birth that their church is the only "true" church and that all others are "separated brethren". In other words, they feel they cannot be in "true communion" unless it's in the Catholic Church. This kind of spiritual bigotry is...
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    The Lords Prayer

    I'm not one of those nut-job KJVO'ers, but when it comes to classic Scripture like this, I have to say the KJV is what its in my heart: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And...
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    Mixed Relationships

    I don't want to beat this dead horse, but I'd like to hear other testimonies, if possible, of couples who are "mixed" Catholic/Evangelical-Christian. I'm dating a girl and she's a Catholic. I've tried to get her to compromise with me and try out Lutheran churches, but we tried one and she...
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    Do Baptists Believe in the Virgin Mary?

    I think that "indifferent" is an excellent term to describe my feeling on matters of doctrine that don't have any material affect on living a life according to Christ. I am not exactly sure why they are part of Catholic dogma, as mentioned, either. The Scriptures are indeed vague or...
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    Do you support/condone violence?

    Thanks to the above person for pointing me at this Scripture. There are a couple of instances where we see that Jesus does not believe in pacifism in all cases. When Jesus says to his Disciples in Luke: "And He said to them, "But now, whoever has a money belt is to take it along, likewise...
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    Sola Scripture isn't rational

    This is a ridiculous and untrue claim made by certain uninformed Catholics, usually on very poorly argued apologetics websites. The Canon of the Bible didn't include the Apocryphal books UNTIL the Reformation. Before this, the Bible that we Protestants use, was indeed the Canon. The...
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    How do you discern worldy music?

    That's one hot steaming load of manure. Use your judgement on music. If anyone purports to tell you what is or isn't Godly, that person is being self-righteous. -Michael
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    Do you support/condone violence?

    I support self-defense. I cannot speak for other Baptists. -Michael
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    Praying to the dead...

    What's the Catholic definition of "pray"? Scripture reference, please? Thanks, Michael
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    Purgatory

    Do Catholics not believe that the cause of sin is two-fold....1) our weak nature and 2) temptation from Satan... Presumeably in heaven, #2 is not present. Is the Catholic belief different? Thank You, Michael
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    Wanted: book recommendation......

    Awesome guys... Looks like my Christian history and theology library is gonna be getting big. heh. -Michael
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    Wanted: book recommendation......

    Hi guys, I'd like a recommendation on a book of history and theology of Baptists. It could even go as far back as the Early Church, it just depends. I want something easy to read, narrative form preferably. Has anyone read anything they'd like to recommend?... Thanks, Michael
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    Any good testimonial books on Catholicism converting to Protestant faith?

    Hi guys, I'm looking for a good, kind, knowledgeable book with testimony of a former Catholic who has converted to some form of Protestantism (i.e. Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, doesn't matter much), and can present a very KNOWLEDGEABLE, but not overly technical explanation of their own...
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    Significance of saints or "Saints" in Lutheran church?

    This is my belief as well. I was just confirming that this is also true of the Lutheran faith. I notice many churches named after saints, in the Catholic-like tradition. The one's I've seen though are the very obvious ones, i.e. "St. Matthew" "St. Mark" etc. I haven't seen any of the more...
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    Significance of saints or "Saints" in Lutheran church?

    Hi guys, I have been learing about Lutheranism and though I grew up Baptist, there are parts of it that I do appreciate and admire. I'm not necessarily wanting to convert, but depending on what I read and if I find a church I like, ya never know. In my reading, I haven't come across the...
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    would you die for the lord

    Two part answer.... Yes, I would. But I wouldn't go down without a fight, nor do I believe God would want us to. But if we did die defending and professing the name of the Lord, we have done what we can. -Michael
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    A Scientific Viewpoint on Same-Sex Unions

    I don't disagree with the notion that obviously in NATURE, males and females are naturally attracted to each other as mates, and male-to-female sex obviously is the only 100% compatible sex. On the other hand, I personally know numerous homosexuals, most of them through my best friend. I've...
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    Baptist/Assembely of God

    Guys, Prayers are answered through God's influence on you and other people. Don't JUST pray. You must also DO. Show a good example of what you SHOULD be doing at church. -Michael
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    Ghosts and spirits

    We are told not to talk to the dead... Not necessarily that it's impossible, but that we shouldn't. Perhaps for our own protection. Maybe they really aren't who we think they are (i.e. demons posing as our loved ones). We are supposed to consult only God, not the dead: "When they say to you...