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I don't think "sheep stealing" is appropriate. However, one logical explanation as to why some find it acceptable is that some denominations feel so strongly about their theology that they are afraid for the souls others. Take for example the Roman Catholic Church. I know quite a few...

Here is an article that I found that I think may be helpful. Modern birth control methods were unknown in Bible times, and the Bible is, therefore, silent on the matter. The Bible does have quite a lot to say about children, however. The Bible presents children as a gift from God (Genesis 4:1...

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Also, those in my family who are not Catholic are Lutheran.

Thank you. Don't worry, after spending 12 years in the Marine Corps and 2 years on atheist forums I like to think I have thick skin. I realize that any attack on a post is not an attack on the person posting. I will mention this in order to put some Catholics at ease. I do not necessarily...

Btw...I just wanted to say that I was born and raised Roman Catholic and I remained a Catholic for 22 years. My entire family for the most part is Roman Catholic so I have no problems with Catholics. I do not "hate" Catholics or have any problems with anyone because they are Catholic. I...

I will concede that there is nothing that specifically denies the PVM. I also will agree with your statement that nothing specifically confirms the PVM. However, when reading the scriptures (which were cannonized by the same people who favored the PVM), the only possible conclusion that anyone...

You still cannot deny the fact that there is much scriptural evidence that supports the argument that Mary had other children and you blatantly avoid the fact that there is absolutely no evidence in Scripture that supports the notion that Mary remained a virgin. Can you provide any scriptural...

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The official position of the Roman Catholic Church claims that Mary remained a Virgin throughout her entire life. Before I begin to explain what the bible says about the issue, I must first explain why the RCC believes in the "perpetual virginity" of Mary. The Catholic Church has given Mary...

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And I remember you from TTA. How are you doing? You may know me as "jason_delisle"

Ok, I know some of you may be asking yourself how "intended purpose" is connected with "good and how I can justify that connection. I would have to say that your question would be more appropriately asked, How is "created purpose" connected to something being "objectively good/bad"? The answer...

Now, lets hypothetically say that the earth had no shape but rather a blob that morphed! What shape would it be then? Some may say it is round and others may say it is flat. However, everyone's statement would be subjective to the individual's point of view. Thus, nobody would be objectively...

OK moving on, so understanding how to define absolute for the argument. Now we move on to morality. How can we measure a thing's goodness? How can we determine if a thing's goodness is absolute. I would argue that it depends on "created purpose".

I think it is first important to properly define "absolute" vs "relative" when it comes to morality. For something to be absolutely right or wrong, it requires that thing to be based on fact. On the other hand, something that is relative is based on the subjectivity of the individual. Let's...