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    what is "Supernatural?"

    What is the supernatural and why is it different from natural? Why do people call things like ghosts or spirits supernatural? If they exist why wouldn't they just be considered natural phenomena that we haven't discovered or at least can't yet explain? The only time I can think of something as...
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    Jesus mythicism?

    I'm curious to know what your thoughts on the idea of Jesus mythicism. Basically the idea is that Jesus was an pre-existent archangel that took on human form and was crucified by Satan and his angels instead of The Romans. The main crux of the idea is that this all happened in Heaven not on...
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    Bible familiarity and first impression questions.

    I know a lot of people never read the Bible and only have a passing familiarity with. I'm curious on how many Christians have read the entire Bible themselves rather than just getting snippets from their pastors. It's a long book, filled with a lot of dry spots, like the genealogies and building...
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    Non-religious upbringing to Practicing Christians...?

    I have a few more questions. This is aimed at people who didn't grow up Christian or in a religious household. I just want to know what sparked your turn? I don't need you to give me the whole story as I'm sure most of you have posted that elsewhere on the forum. I just want to know the first...
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    Worship questions.

    I have a few questions about why you guys Worship. I get the basic reason for it so I'm more interested in the ancillary details. Like what does the act of worship do for you emotionally? How does it make you feel? How different are those feelings when worshipping by yourself or with others? And...
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    Story of Samson and Uncleanliness

    Ok so I'll start off by saying that this was probably the weirdest story I have read so far. There are a lot of things I take issue with there but I'll keep this post to one part of the story. So as part of the vow between God and Samson, Samson couldn't cut his hair, drink alcohol or become...
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    Ask an Atheist

    Hi, I've come to this forum to learn more about the diverse group of Christians and what exactly you guys share and where you disagree. I've only been here a short time and have already learned more than I did when I first showed up. Thanks for that. Now in keeping with what's fair, I would...
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    A sin to dislike some of God's commands?

    I'm curious, is it mentioned in the bible that it is a sin to disagree with some of God's laws? I don't mean by breaking them but rather following them but disliking them anyway.
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    Animal sacrifice in Leviticus?

    I'm currently reading through the bible and I'm confused about all of the animal sacrifices and burnt offerings in Leviticus. I haven't finished reading the bible yet so I was wondering what you guys can tell me about why that stopped. Is there any part of the bible that explains why many of the...
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    Ken Ham, Ray Comfort and The Young Earth.

    I'm curious as to how Christians in general feel about young earth creationism and groups like Answers in Genesis. I know their views are among the minority of Christian thought but I don't know how they're regarded by mainstream Christians. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the idea of a young...
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    Hello there,

    Ok, so right off the bat, obviously as my name suggests I'm an atheist. To be clear the definition I go by is that while I don't believe in a God, I don't make a positive claim that there is absolutely no God. That isn't why I am here though. The main reason I here is just to learn about...