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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Problems with the claim of religions claiming 'the one true faith': 1 of 37
Many Christians frequently argue that God is omnipotent and all-knowing, omniscient and all-powerful. God, they say, is love an all-loving, all-merciful Father in heaven. They further argue that God desires every person on earth to be saved. They will point to biblical passages such as 1 Timothy 2:3-4 which states exactly thi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: The tithe: 3 of 46
"I would rather give $20 willingly than give $100 grudgingly, or out of necessity. The money is really not the issue, but that attitude is."So said a Christian acquaintance of mine on an Internet message board I frequent. It got me wondering. (Actually, it got me fighting mad.) What is the Christian motivation for tithing and... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Understanding the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ: 1 of 15
Anyone who has studied the life of Jesus must ultimately decide on one of four scenarios regarding his death:1. That his execution was a senseless, unjustified act by a group of people who saw him as a threat to religious stability;2. That his execution was a reasonable and justified act that put to rest someone who was stirr... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues How could a loving God send people to hell: 8 of 99
I recently ran a poll on an Internet message board I frequent, asking respondents to choose what they believe God will do with humanity at the end of time. Among the choices were the following:1) All non-Christians will go to hell.2) Anyone who doesn't believe in God will go to hell.3) People will get a chance to accept God b... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Why the summer solstice is the longest day of the year: 1 of 11
The summer solstice, which occurs every year on June 21st, is commonly known in the northern hemisphere as "the longest day" and results from the angle of the earth in relation to the sun. Anyone who has glanced at a classroom globe knows that the earth does not rotate straight up and down. If it did, we would have no seasons... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Should we believe the concept of the Trinity: 4 of 39
The Trinity Doctrine: Bad MathThe Trinity Doctrine is a theological Christian concept that says God has three manifestations or extensions Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each of God's manifestations is an independent extension of God, but the three together make up the whole. The idea is that God is composed of "three persons,... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Definitions of hell: 12 of 101
Hell: The Disgrace of ChristianityI recently ran a poll on an Internet message board I frequent, asking respondents to choose what they believe God will do with humanity at the end of time. Among the choices were the following:1) All non-Christians will go to hell.2) Anyone who doesn't believe in God will go to hell.3) People... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study How Jesus came to be known as the Messiah: 1 of 8
Around 1000 B.C.E., a king named David came to the throne of Israel, inheriting a kingdom that had been united by his predecessor from the lands conquered by the Jews of the exodus era. He moved his capital from the Judean town of Hebron to the nearby city of Jerusalem, which he conquered from a Canaanite tribe called the Jeb... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Is there an element of fiction in religion: 1 of 7
The founders of Rome are said to be twin brothers named Romulus and Remus. Born in 771 B.C.E., they were the sons of Mars, the god of war, and the priestess daughter of another god-king, Numitor. Numitor was ruler of the city of Alba Longa, about 20 miles south of present-day Rome. Their mother, Rhea Silvia, had been forced t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Why choose a radiology career in the healthcare industry?: 1 of 6
If you are looking for a career that is personally fulfilling, monetarily rewarding, free from boring routine, and open to upward mobility, then radiology is a perfect choice.EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSPrograms in Radiologic Technology are generally two to three years, and provide you with an Associate's Degree upon completion. Duri... More..