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Canadian born and raised. Great grand parents sailed from Southern England in late 1800s.

Protestant parents. Christian 20 yrs of age [Toronto].

Religious Studies [Independant]: Biblical Exegesis, Theology, Church Doctrine, Iner-Denominational, Faith

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Understanding why there is suffering in the world: 11 of 45

Suffering - Images of A Caring GodNow I am deeply troubled, and I don't know what to say.Should I ask my Father to keep me from this time of suffering? No! For this is the reason I came into the world-that I might go through this hour of suffering. John 12:27 Did God create leprechauns and fairies? In attempting to answer th...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christianity and the question of "riches": 16 of 34

WILL THERE BE ANY CAMELS IN HEAVEN? Quite possibly! "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Luke 18:24-25 "Now, the important question is, WILL THERE BE ANY RICH MEN IN HEAVEN?" The ...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is death a choice or fate?: 38 of 73

We are all fated to die because of Adam’s willful act of disobedience. God's word clearly says. “Every person will face death and then comes the judgement.” (Hebrews 9:27) and, “There is an occasion for everything and a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die.&r...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Defending Christianity: 5 of 7

WHY DEFEND CHRISTIANITY? Why do we feel we have to? Has God asked us to! In our defense of Christianity, aren't we really trying to vindicate our own personal beliefs? Aren't we attempting to justify our motives and rationalize our actions? If we're not careful, I fear, we begin to emulate the Pharisees and place as much sig...