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Does Israel take as its conception (so to speak) Adam and Eve? Abraham? Or when Jacob is re-named Israel (cp. Gen. 35:9-12)? What is the reason for the problem with the Israelites not marrying Israelites? (cp. Ezra 9:1-4) Are the commands in Deuteronomy 7:1-5 universal for all time or merely for...

I thought I would share this excerpt to see if anyone has any thoughts on it. I suspect that it is not too well known. It's from the Declaration On Human Rights In Islam ARTICLE 1 (a) All human beings form one family whose members are united by submission to God and descent from Adam. All...

Forgive me for posting here in advance, I have a sincere question and I ask in the hope of getting some solid answers. I would research this myself, but I need a point of departure... so if anyone has any ideas or comments, they are greatly appreciated. Again, forgive my ignorance. I read...

1. Was the blessed Virgin Mary in the lineage of king David? 2. How many books are in the bible? How do you know this # is accurate? 3. Who do you say wrote the Torah? Moses? Various editors (cp. J, E, D, P theory)? Unknown scribes at the time of Moses? 4. What books of the New Testament...

How many times have you experienced someone quoting Psalm 2 at you in some sort of apologetical debate? Maybe its me, but Psalm 2 seems to have a great deal of textual difficulty that are overlooked in such discussions. So if anyone has any input, I'd be glad to hear it. (Intelligent input...

On forums like these, it is frequent that I run into folks who say "I've studied X" and "I have studied Religion." But I find, usually, that this is not the case. I am not an expert in religious studies. However, I know some of what it takes to study religion. Its not so much "book knowledge"...

Tell me the differences, please... Mu'min Muttaqun Muslim Thanks in advance.

[/font] The above is apparently the topics of discussion according to Radorth. Instead of jumbling them together let's iron them out a bit, shall we? (1.) The central issue is whether a large contingent of Muslims are taught to terrorize others and whether their teachers find justification...

I have a question. I have noticed that there are many aspiring "apologists" on the board.... and although I have spoken my mind against anyone seeking to do so, I realize that its only my opinion. Many people feel that they can be effective and productive following such pursuits. Therefore, I'd...

Okay, now that its 2003, we all look back on the 1980's with amusement. But let's take a poll - I know there are some of you out there who still listen to '80's stuff! :) So vote for your favorite 80's music - and post a little about your reasons for picking them!

Some of you may know where this is from if you've been reading other threads. However, I put it here so that the responses can be easily accessible. Okay, the question I am putting forth is: what is a PROPHET. There seems to be a distinction between a prophet and a prophet of God. Further...

Ok this thread is for the serious and brave-hearted. :) I want you to list your top ten ALL-TIME favorite songs!!! No more than ten. none of this "oh, and let me just add another". No. TEN, my friends. Try not to pick music popular with you at the present time....and the songs don't have to...

By the words: Their angels see my Father's face and for this purpose I have come, and this is my Father's will, the Lord is calling for greater care from those who are in charge of children. Do you not see what a protective wall he has built round them? Appalling punishments are threatened...

In the world of globalization, we are well-beyond the situation of "cultural diffusion." Nowadays, its hard to remain isolated and ignorant of the existence of political/religious/sociological differences. The words "ideology" and "community" are thrown around. Social theorists of the '60's...

When one HAS heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ, REJECTING HIM is not the way to salvation. I hear the above phrase a lot, with varied sentence structure of course, but I confess that I feel that it is thrown around without people actually knowing the meaning. Clearly, it is not "heard of" the...

Below is something I stole from the other forum. Below that is an example/sample of how I used to tear up Protestant responses. The reason I am posting it is this: This is why I do not do apologetical work anymore and why I am vehemently against evangelism. No doubt the person (protestant) who...

Suppose it is possible to narrow the true religions (valid, likely....) to three. (In my case, I have narrowed them down to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam). Now, suppose that you have no gut feelings and you are not allowed to be swayed by environment (social status, location, family etc.)...

The Trinity is one of the main problems of religious pluralism (as I see it, of course). Christians really start tripping over themselves when they explain it - some do a better job than others. Now, I know the standard answers "3 persons in one," "its like a clover-leaf".... and I know...

My best friend (a girl) has been listening to more and more music made/sung by women. I keep telling her that she's gone soft! :) I always threaten to put in some Megadeth or Disturbed to "cleanse" her. (just kidding y'all)... but there has been some new female stuff out there (finally, not...

I am going to type a passage below (and I apologize for the length of it), but remember reading it about two years ago and being irritated with it. It demonstrates the problem that I see with Natural Science. "Consider speculative thinking. It requires a seculative organ (such as the human...