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  1. Jaedan

    Is "Prayer" a Form of Magic?

    Hi, According to Cambridge Dictionary, magic is defined as the "use of special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible, such as in stories for children." --> Link to Dictionary magic Moreover, "prayer" can be defined as a way of not only talking to God (in a relationship...
  2. Jaedan

    The Relationship Between the "Soul" and the Brain?

    Hi, I have a quick question. What do you believe is the relationship between the "soul" and the brain? Usually, the "soul" of a human being is described as someone's overall personality, character, etc. How does this "soul" connect to someone's brain? Is the brain just an instrument that...
  3. Jaedan

    Quick Question in Regards to Hell

    If a person (who is born again) purposely committed a sin before they died, would they go to hell? *Bonus question: what if the sin this person purposely committed resulted in their death? Would they go to hell?
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    Why Did God Want Adam and Eve to Not Have Knowledge of Evil?

    I don't know if this is what is supposed to be interpreted in Genesis. But if it is, why did god not want Adam and Eve to have knowledge of Evil?
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    Why do Some Christians Get a Kick Out of Hating Gays?

    I'm not giving out any names, but many people around me whom I love dearly are often "hostile" towards gays. Their name-calling, threats, and etc, always makes me feel really distressed and uncomfortable (even though I'm not gay). I just don't like it and it is one of the reasons why I stopped...
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    How do we know that the Bible is the "True" Word of God?

    Hi, Quick question. How do we know (you guys in particular) that the Bible is the true word of God? Likewise, How do you know that it is indeed the true word of God instead of other writings such as the Quran and etc?
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    [MOVED] I Don't Believe that God is Good Anymore

    I'm still deciding on whenever or not I believe in God or not. I don't believe that God is not good anymore because of any negative circumstances or occurrences that are happening in my life (I don't blame or point fingers at "God" for anything. Life is simply prone to negative things). I...
  8. Jaedan

    Quick Question

    Hi, This may seem like a weird question but, how does a Christian accept that they are not intelligent enough to do something?
  9. Jaedan

    Is a Relationship with God Biblical?

    (NOTE, I meant to write "Personal Relationship" in the title instead of just "Relationship") Hi, I'm still deciding if I want to leave my faith (moreover, I have been about researching atheism, other religions, etc). Where in the bible is it stated that someone can have a personal...
  10. Jaedan

    Is Overworking a Sin?

    Hi, I found myself collapsing on my bed due to exhaustion yesterday due to overworking myself (I spent all day working/studying. I only got about 1 hour and 30 minutes of sleep.) I usually spend most of the week (including the weekends) trying to do as much studying and working as I can...
  11. Jaedan

    Urgent help

    My father is a good man, however, recently, he has been arguing with my mother, and I find it really traumatizing. He always tells me and her that he is a Christian man and has authority. He keeps calling my mother names, saying that she has the devil in her and that she is so stupid. he keeps...
  12. Jaedan

    Is Christianity Just a Crutch?

    Hi, (I apologize if this post offends anyone) I know it is tough for people to deal with overwhelming problems that can arise in life. Nonetheless, when people do deal with these problems, they either: Accept that the problems are happening, and weather the storm without religion...
  13. Jaedan

    Why Did God Create Me, Knowing That I Would End Up In Hell?

    I'm just curious. Why did God create me, knowing well in advance that I will end up in hell?
  14. Jaedan

    If I Decide Not to Have Children, Am I Saving Them From The Possibility of Going to Hell?

    Hi, (sorry if this post is a little confusing, I found it quite hard to explain this question) I have been thinking a lot about my future (unfortunately, I can't be a teenager forever). Moreover, although I have not had any trouble deciding on my career choice and other stuff, I have been...
  15. Jaedan

    Should I put a Background on this Drawing?

    Hi, I have recently started to rework some of my old drawings (I finished this portraitt in April of last year). Although I'm not too happy with how it turned out (there are a lot of mistakes :D), I do think I can improve it a little by adding some sort of design or blur to the background...
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    Do Christians Consider it a Lack of Faith to Put Trust into Doctors?

    Hi, (this is a poorly constructed question) I have noticed that a tiny minority of Christians (I'm not trying to make a hasty generalization here) don't really trust their doctors. I have heard some stories (and ongoing stories) about people refusing to go to the doctor, trusting that God will...
  17. Jaedan

    Why the Doom and Gloom?

    Hi, I'm fortunate enough (so far) to sorta have a foundation being set for me in regards to my dream of becoming a doctor (I will be starting my medicine/anatomy-related highschool science courses at the beginning of my winter semester in two weeks). I'm fairly optimistic about my future in...
  18. Jaedan

    What Was Your Experience?

    Hi, I'm currently abandoning my faith. and honestly, it has felt like a large weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I'm just curious to hear from Christians who have once abandoned their faith in the past. What was your experience like?
  19. Jaedan

    How to submit to God?

    Hi I don't want to be a Christian anymore. I'm starting to hate everything about it with a burning passion. Sometimes I wish that God never existed. I honestly don't really care about what Jesus did on the cross. It has no significance to me (it never did in the first place). Praying to God...
  20. Jaedan

    Is God Distracting Me?

    Hi, Sometimes when I'm working on schoolwork, simply doing something in my daily life, or think about something important, I get certain thoughts about God that causes me to get distracted. Moreover, sometimes when the thoughts get really overwhelming, I have to lay down (or take a nap) because...