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Yeah, true enough... Whoever the god (or gods) may be, December 25 happens to be very close to the Winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year. I think it's when people noticed that the days were beginning to get longer again, so they see that as birth of the god that brings the light...

Jesus was actually really born sometime in the spring-summer. I've heard May or June for closer months (looking at census and imperial data of the time). We celebrate on December 25th because it was a pagan festival, as PROPHECYKID says, although Horus was an Egyptian god, not a Roman one...

I saw it the other night in 3D with my wife also. She is not so much of a sci-fi fan, so it took a little bit of convincing on my part. ( ;) ). Here's what I thought... First of all, the setting of the story was absolutely breathtaking. I did enjoy the forest, but my favorite part was...

Well, it's good to know that you have a lot of respect for the guy, even though you won't be marrying him... ;)

This is what I've heard re: the story of the ring... Looking historically, the ring was a symbol of the bride price - how much the groom paid to purchase his bride. It was like a bridal on a horse, to be worn on the third finger of the left hand (supposedly that's the finger of passion and...

I think the above discussion illustrates why it is important to be on the same page with a lot of these issues. At the same time, some difference of opinion might be allowable, so long as both of you understand your differences and can discuss them in a healthy way. At the same time, it is...

Hm... well, it's possible that this is the case. Being affirmed by people around that you are perfect for each other and even dreams can be seen as something offering direction in certain other cultures and times in history. It is entirely possible to "know" very quickly that this is a God...

I would assume that it is the same reason why Bible Colleges and Christian universities are also considered meat markets as well. There may be more chance of finding others who share the same worldview/religious views as you. Granted, if you were living in a homogenous society, where everyone...

My fiancee and I talk mainly over MSN because we are long distance. It's almost every day when we talk, and she occasionally phones me (upon prompting through MSN - she has a good long distance plan; I live in a seminary dormitory). We have also seen each other every few months or so, usually I...

thanks. :)

Hey Luther and Melissa. You guys look great. We got ours taken in March. I didn't hear of engagement photos being such a big thing either until only recently.

Hey congrats. We are getting married August 8 also. It's a great day to be married. Oh, and apparently, to the Chinese, 8 is a very lucky number - and being married on the 8th day of the 8th month... can't go wrong. :)

Cool! Praise God. I figured it was much higher... And yes, the false teaching may be rampant there (as well as other places)... so all the more need for us to pray for God to send those who can equip and train them so that they could come against such false teaching.

Ah, right... of course... and since I am not familiar with the movie, I will assume they have their own definition. ^_^

I'd have to say I agree with Stravinsk. I have met some so-called "Christians" in my life that actually helps me understand why certain "nonbelievers" do not want to associate any goodness with them, and some "nonbelievers", both of the "other religion" and "unaffiliated" variety. Heck, if I...

Unless there is another meaning, I've heard two such meanings. 1. The original meaning, being someone from Nubia (which would be in ancient Africa - the Nubians were well known for their ebony black skin) 2. A more modern definition I've heard is another way of saying newbie (someone who...

Thanks! I agree - it is a very cool story, especially in how God brought us together, and is still working to bring us together... You don't find many Christian Canadians teaching English in South Korea - least of all those who actually take their faith seriously. You know, now that I...

My story is similar to Mrs. Butterworth - I was not raised in the church. My father being a police officer who had run-ins with "Christians", and the examples that I saw all around me did not give me the best example or reason to believe - if these people were truly of God, then their lives...

I'm sure it's possible. I am actually an INFJ who knows several other INFJ's (partly because I am a seminary student, and the number of pastors who are INFJ is astonishing - although there are other types represented as well), and the truth is - every individual is unique in their own way...

I put "sometimes" because the last time I was a regular poster, it was in the Singles forums.