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    End times, theology, and charlatanism

    Do you hold that some specific view of end times and prophetic fulfilment is important to a well rounded faith in Jesus Christ or do you think that end times theology is an area filled with religious charlatans and bogus theology? I admit to leaning towards the latter.
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    Mammon - church practises and money.

    What is your church's practise regarding money? Do your pastor(s) get paid directly by the congregation from congregational giving or is pay for church employees (pastor and others) from other sources - for example the diocese, presbytery, general conference and so on?
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    Follow the leader - or Simon says.

    In church what is your reaction to requests made by your pastor. Do you follow his/her lead by observing their example and emulating it or do you respond only to what he/she teaches in sermons and other exhortations made to the congregation or to you directly and individually?
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    Justification

    Most of the bible was written either in Hebrew or Greek. Some parts are in Aramaic and maybe a little Latin is present in this or that part of the four canonical gospels and there may be a phrase here and there of Persian or Babylonian or even Egyptian origin. But for the most part a scholar who...
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    Romans 5:12-21

    There's a thread about an allegedly biblical concept of original sin. Romans 5:12-21 ought to play a pivotal role in that discussion. What does Romans 5:12-21 teach and is "original sin" part of it? • 12 Therefore, sin entered the world through one man; and through sin, death; and later on...
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    Anger

    21 You have heard, that it was said to our people in the past: Do not commit murder; anyone who murders will have to face trial. 22 But now, I tell you: whoever gets angry with a brother or sister will have to face trial. Whoever insults a brother or sister is liable, to be brought before the...
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    Obsolete

    I wondered if I ought to write this post in the technology section rather than in the theology section but on reflection the topic is more theological than it is technological. With the progress we're seeing in computer simulated intelligence and the possibility of genuine artificial...
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    The Catechism of the Catholic Church on Baptism

    Baptism appears to be a perennial interest on discussion boards where Protestants mix so I thought that a word from the Catholic Church might be of interest even if only because many Protestants will object to what Catholics teach on baptism. So Here is what the Compendium of the Catechism of...
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    Called out of Egypt.

    Israel came out of Egypt after God worked ten miracle plagues to persuade the Pharaoh to "let my people go". Most Christians know the story. Cecil B DeMille made a film about it and it is still shown occasionally on television. A big scale event. Huge production. like many old testament...
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    Homily on baptism.

    The priest from my parish moved recently to another parish about 40 Km away. He and I are good friends so I decided to visit him in his new parish. It was a good visit. I attended mass and there were two baptisms. He preached a homily on baptism rather than a homily on the gospel reading of the...
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    Another year another bible.

    In keeping with my personal tradition (most people would call it a habit) 2018 sees me reading the bible in another translation. This year it is The New Community Bible It has rather a lot of footnotes and explanatory notes. Mostly I ignore such things but with this translation I may have a look...
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    What did the post apostolic church believe?

    What did the post apostolic church believe?
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    The term "Roman Catholic"

    Following the pejorative term "papist", attested in English since 1534, the terms "Popish Catholic" and "Romish Catholic" came into use during the Protestant Reformation. During the 17th century, "Roman Catholic Church" was often used as a synonym for the Catholic Church, especially where...
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    Being called Christians

    Acts chapter eleven says that believers were first called Christians in Antioch in Syria some time around 45 AD. The question was raised in another thread (What do Lutherans believe?) when Catholics started using "Christians" as their self-description. My answer is around the time that the name...
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    Why should I let you into my heaven, asks God. How do you reply?

    Suppose that God asks you "Why should I let you into my heaven?" How do you reply?
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    Advent Wreath.

    The concept of the Advent wreath originated among German Lutherans in the 16th Century. If your church has an advent wreath what explanation is given for the four candles?
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    Advent.

    Advent season starts on Sunday 3rd-December-2017. What do you do in your church during the season?
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    What message do you take away from Job?

    The end of the book of Job contains what looks like the longest speech by God in the holy scriptures. What do you make of it? Then out of the storm the LORD spoke to Job. Who are you to question my wisdom with your ignorant, empty words? Now stand up straight and answer the questions I ask...
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    Fraud, truth, and platitudes.

    The other day I was chatting with an atheist acquaintance on Internet Relay Chat (IRC) and while we were chatting he mentioned that religion and political atheism make people say and do things they ought to be ashamed of. I agreed because my most fundamental maxim with regard to religion is that...
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    You shall know them by their fruits.

    Matthew 7:15-20 "Be on your guard against false prophets; they come to you looking like sheep on the outside, but on the inside they are really like wild wolves. [16] You will know them by what they do. Thorn bushes do not bear grapes, and briers do not bear figs. [17] A healthy tree bears good...
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