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Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Contemplating the existence of God: 4 of 174
The existence of God is something I've never doubted. As a child raised in a religious system,it was not the system that impressed on me the fact that there was something bigger and grander than any human being.For me it was as simple as transplanting lily-of-the-valleys that grew in abundance around our home. After placing t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Is the Bible trustworthy?: 4 of 160
Is the Bible Trustworthy? (Psalm 19:8) . . .The orders from Jehovah are upright, causing the heart to rejoice; The commandment of Jehovah is clean, making the eyes shine. The Bible is absolutely trustworthy. As you read this it will be helpful to have your copy of the Bible available so that you are able to examine the s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Speculating on the end of the world: 1 of 39
The Bible doesn't talk about the end of the world. It clearly states that the earth is created to exist forever. (Ecclesiastes 1:4;Isaiah 45:18) However, it also states that the wicked will be destroyed from off the earth and that Satan will be abyss-ed for 1000 years. (Psalm 37:9,10,29; Revelation 20:1-3)All of this will be ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Faith and reason: Search for truth: 3 of 111
Faith and reason are necessary. They are part and parcel of each other. No faith is sound without reason and to reason accurately will bring you to faith. But of course to develop faith or to reason to acquire faith there must be something to work with - a foundation.If we are talking about faith in God then the basis is the ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals The importance of remaining happy: 1 of 22
Some days are just right for the 'blues.' The cat throws up, you miss the bus and your late for work. Of course, your boss is also late and you step on to the elevator together. He doesn't want to know that your car has just broken down for the third time this month and you're looking at an eviction notice. No, the shiny tips... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations The early church vs. modern churches: 1 of 20
When we speak of Christianity and the early church vs the modern churches, there is a need for clarification. If the period covered from the early church to the modern churches speaks of the time from Constantine forward to the present day then the statements are to some degree valid. However, if this statement includes 1st C... More..
Entertainment > Hollywood & Movie Industry How to protect your movie script: 1 of 15
Hollywood producers, directors and others in the movie industry see dozens of scripts come across their desk daily. A writer has unearthed an "idea." However, maybe the idea isn't well executed but the presentation of the writer has great possibilities. Your script may be rejected but the concept/idea along with much of the p... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Can you be a Christian, and support Roe vs. Wade?: 1 of 14
It is not possible to be a Christian and support Roe vs. Wade. The latter is a man-made law which at no time can surpass God's law. God is the giver of life not man. He is both Creator and Law-giver. Why is Roe vs. Wade in opposition to God? It takes upon itself the right to determine what life is and isn't. This is a huge ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Did God invent religion?: 2 of 27
God did not invent religion and God did not invent the church. He has no need for either one.What God requires and request is pure worship that He approves of. Neither religion nor the churches do this. Religion is man-made. In fact, religion is man's means of serving God the way man sees fit. The churches are an extension of... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Does everything happen for a reason?: 2 of 26
Does everything happen for a reason? This is a question that needs to be reduced to other questions. Most people when they read this do not think of the good things that happen. Rather, they are immediately driven to the negative side of the question and think of issues of suffering and bad experiences either for themselves, ... More..