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    How does Sola Scriptura work?

    How do you even determine what is a Bible? What books belong in a Bible? Is Tobin a legitimate book of the Bible? Is the Gospel of Mary? The Gospel of Peter? How do you determine which translation to use? How about which translation not to use? Does King James' tinkering with certain verses...
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    Author seeks non-denominational Christians to interview for new novel

    Hello! I am doing research for a novel about the afterlife. I would like to include characters who are Christian. In order to create an accurate and respectful portrayal of Christianity, I would like to interview people who consider themselves non-denominational Christians, particularly those...
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    Author seeks Baptists to interview for novel

    Hello! I am conducting research for a novel that will involve the faith (or lack thereof) of people from a variety of spiritual and ethnic backgrounds. To create believable characters in a manner that is both accurate and respectful, I would like to conduct interviews with people of...
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    Seeking to learn more about Christianity

    I am not a Christian, but I am here to learn more about Christianity. I was raised Catholic, but I have lost my faith and I now consider myself an atheist. However, I still enjoy exploring the topic of religion. I respect theists, the diversity of ways which people try to find the divine, and...
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    How can supporting Roy Moore be consistent with Christianity?

    I have trouble understanding how people who claim to be strong Christians can support a man like Roy Moore and vote to put him in a position of power. The claims of his accusers seem believable, are corroborated by the testimonies of others, and have supporting evidence such as the yearbook...
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    Author seeks Pentacostals to interview for novel about the afterlife

    Hello! I am conducting research for a book about the afterlife. I would like some characters to be Pentecostal. In order to portray Pentecostalism accurately and respectfully, I would like to interview practicing Pentecostals and, hopefully, get an idea of what life is like for you, how you...