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Who am I?

To know me, you should know my home.

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Should I be self-aggrandizing, or self-deprecating? Have we not all seen too much of both?

I am one who believes that there is more to be learned in the process of working

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Who goes to heaven and who goes to hell: 1 of 40
Heaven or Hell, who goes where, and by what agency. The word Hell originates from the Greek word Hel {Hebrew word Sheol} which simply means a hole in the ground. From the Greek word Hades we acquire the idea of an under-world, or a place of holding after death. Christ used the term Gehenna to indicate a place of anguish for t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Homeland Security Why our security and safety is in danger: 1 of 29
Of all the various types and kinds of people in this world, two groups may be distinguished with their various followers. Those who seek peace, and those who seek violence. It was in recognition of these two groups that the 2nd Amendment was included in the Constitution's Bill of Rights. Few there are today that can grasp the... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Predicting the arrival of the rapture: 1 of 25
They said that no one could predict the Rapture, no one could predict the events we faced while waiting for Him. They said "no one", but what they really meant was that they couldn't, and looking back it is painfully obvious that it was their pride that kept so many more from even looking. A few did look, even though they wer... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Is America abdicating Christianity?: 1 of 18
"Separation of Church and State"First Amendment of the United States Constitution:"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Republican Leaders Non-religious founding of the US: Exposing America's Christian foundation myth: 1 of 15
What was the promise of the New World? Riches, land, exploration, and escape from religious persecution are but a few of the promises that people in Europe saw in this New World. Colonies were established by various peoples for various reasons, but most significant of these were those who sought religious freedom. Why should ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Going to heaven or hell only depends on you: 3 of 44
"Going to Heaven or Hell only depends on you"Salvation, the focal point of the religion of Christianity and the central issue around which so much controversy revolves. The Bible says it is a "free gift from God", yet the issue of "works" arises to cloud a stream that should flow clean and clear.Example:You awaken one morning... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study How to study the Bible: 2 of 27
First you'll need three things; a pen, a pad of paper, and a Bible. The Bible should be one that you can easily read and understand, so unless you grew up speaking Elizabethan/Victorian English I suggest one written in today's English. Mind you there's nothing wrong with the KJV, but unless you are comfortable with English as... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: The second coming of Christ and the rapture: 4 of 51
A lot of Christians believe the whole "End Time" scenario will unfold thus:Rapture {Rev. 4:1, "Come up hither"}Hell on Earth {Tribulation} for 7 years; Seals, Trumpets, and BowlsJesus returns on a white horse leading His army of saintsPeace on Earth for 1,000 years.Notice how nice, neat, and clean this seems to be? Good folks... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Why God punishes evil when he has given free will: 8 of 96
Man is created in God's own image and likeness {Genesis 1:26}, as such Man has free will. The argument of "Free Will vs. Determinism" is based on the assumption that free will is an added attribute rather than a product of creation. This assumption renders the argument irreconcilable at any level, so this perspective must be ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Christian understanding of the apocalypse: 1 of 12
The book of the Revealing of Jesus the Christ, also known as "The Apocalypse" and "The Revelation", is one of the most studied, debated, critiqued, and finally misunderstood books in the Bible. Though many might disagree with this statement as it pertains to them, those same people would strongly agree with it pertaining to o... More..