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  1. tango

    Examining Christian Claims.

    Like you, I reject position (1) so I won't explore that any further. You quite rightly note that many of the things that are very public are dramatic. Frankly I think much of it is worthless. People can fake things, even when a film crew is present. The lame can get out of their wheelchairs and...
  2. tango

    Infant Baptism, Yea or Nay?

    I personally wouldn't baptise an infant. To me baptism is a personal decision to repent of sin and follow Jesus, and I don't see that as something that can be done on your behalf. I don't have a problem with dedicating a child to God, acknowledging that the child is a gift and accepting the...
  3. tango

    Examining Christian Claims.

    Strav, these are all good questions but part of the problem with verifying them is that in many cases it's impossible to verify them outside of the context where they happened. If you take the example of the man healed in Acts 3, the people in the area knew him. They knew he was lame, and after...
  4. tango

    What if this happened?:

    It's really hard to know. It would certainly be a bit of both - it would be nice to know for sure whether the people who claim to like me really do like me, it would be good to know for sure who is genuine and who is not, but at the same time I imagine there would be a lot of disappointment that...
  5. tango

    My cousin thinks a book he is reading is going to give him godlike powers.

    This reminds me of a line from Huckleberry Finn, where Tom Sawyer said "you saying so don't make it so". Any book can make any claims it wants, and fudge over why nothing works with vague claims that people are doing it wrong.
  6. tango

    Lämmchen's Workout Thread

    I had a challenge to run a 10k this weekend and today was the day with the best weather to go for it. I wasn't sure how I'd do, just lately it seems the hills have really been wearing me down, I didn't sleep well last night and really expected to struggle with it. But I started out feeling...
  7. tango

    Being triggered is up to you

    For me I'd say that for something to count as a trigger it would have to be an involuntary response. As I mentioned in my example, if someone threw a bucket of vomit and excrement over someone the chances are they would vomit themselves, not by choice but in an involuntary response to what was...
  8. tango

    Milestones

    Understood, I wasn't meaning about exploring the Asatru faith on the board in any area (you're entirely right that this is primarily a place to discuss the Christian faith rather than promote or explore other faiths), I was thinking more about discussing things unrelated to any faith. You used...
  9. tango

    Actor Terry Crews on Life & His Struggles With Pornography

    I won't argue with the notion that porn is harmful but it seems a bit late to be encouraging a porn free COVID quarantine, no?
  10. tango

    Milestones

    Your call, if you don't feel like discussing things unrelated to the Christian faith in the off topic areas is worth your while. What is the faith you're exploring?
  11. tango

    Bearing False Witness

    Perhaps, although the person who doesn't believe in the Trinity may or may not claim to be a Christian at all. If they aren't claiming to be a Christian they probably don't care if something is against God. There's also the possibility that someone clicked the wrong button, in which case...
  12. tango

    Milestones

    Not really a milestone post, but welcome back Stravinsk!
  13. tango

    Bearing False Witness

    W What consequences would you expect for posting something on an internet forum? Are you bearing false witness against a neighbor by saying something about yourself that isn't true?
  14. tango

    My cousin thinks a book he is reading is going to give him godlike powers.

    You can make a wish without leaving your body. Kids do it at Christmas every year. If it was as simple as sending a wish and making it come true don't you think more people would be doing it? There are ways to bend reality to your will, and the Bible has specific rules against doing them...
  15. tango

    Thanksgiving Leftovers

    We've finished off a couple of the dishes but still have a few bits left. We ate heartily on Thursday, took a break from it Friday and Saturday, then started to hit the leftovers on Sunday. Chances are turkey and cranberry sandwiches will feature on our lunch menu for a couple more days.
  16. tango

    Advent starts Nov 30, 2025

    Advent makes no practical difference to me, so I suppose I'm ready for it. I did consider getting an adult advent calendar (maybe one with a sample of whisky or bourbon behind each door), but never got around to it so even today, when I'd open the first door, has no particular significance.
  17. tango

    Why would an Atheist celebrate Advent?

    How did we get from "atheist" to "hates Christianity"? Someone can doubt that God exists without hating Christianity. Whether we're talking about Christmas or Advent, does it really matter? Advent calendars are popular even if not as loaded with marketing as Christmas. Many people enjoy having...
  18. tango

    Why would an Atheist celebrate Advent?

    Is there any reason he shouldn't enjoy some festive lights? Given how many other festivals are around the same time, and the ongoing question of whether December 25 actually has anything to do with the birth date of Jesus Christ, and the silence of Scripture regarding any requirement to...
  19. tango

    Chariots of Fire

    Elijah wasn't actually taken up into heaven by a chariot of fire. Towards the end of Elijah's time on earth he asked Elisha what he wanted, and Elisha asked for a double portion of his spirit. Elijah's words were that he asked a lot but if Elisha kept his eyes on his master when he was taken...
  20. tango

    Does Satan give people gifts like God does?

    Yes, but all of those things are presented with much prettier wrappers. If they weren't people wouldn't go for them.
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