Grungekid

Let it be known that I doubt none of its tenants, but I fear the book of Revelation is so metaphorical that its total meaning will not be discerned until the events it describes have come to pass.

Unless you are an amputee. Like the original post, so much false information. Uh, Negative Cool, I think at least a few of those were meant in a figurative sense, and although there are some blunders, I'm sure, you really didn't address any of his key points. And in what sense does God not heal the amputees? Losing a limb is certainly terrible, but it's far worse than the complications of leaving an infected one in tact.

Even though there are parallels with this in Christianity? The third chapter of Genesis comes to mind.

I live in Idaho. We even have a Christian club at our school, as cliquish as that sounds.

That is an excellent point, Rebekah! Jesus claimed to be the embodiment of truth AND also claimed to be eternal life (zoe). He also claimed to be the resurrection and the Life (zoe). Jesus claims to be far more than just a man. Through the course of several gospels, if I'm not mistaken. After reading Paul's epistles, there really can't be any doubts about the Biblical validity of Christ's place in the Trinity. Look, if Jesus isn't God, then all of Christianity is blasphemy: venerating a human agent of the Divine over the Divine Himself.

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Saved us from our own innate evil. Didn't Jesus say greater things would be done? I don't know that we can set limits for Him, but He limits Himself for us on occasion. Seems like it to me. Well, we're not all dead, or suffering without the existence of holiness in our lives.

I used to think this was a good piece of evidence for Christianity---until 9/11. Using this reasoning, where does it put ben Laden? How many people died for him on 9/11 and thereafter. Bad example. Bin Laden exists.

Because we learn to rely on Him in order to make it through our struggles. It's sobering, but it's also a big part of life; taking your blows in stride. To me, nothing makes more sense in our existence.

I see predestination riddles the whole post. Do you think God allows people to go to Hell, or do they decide? Does He force them to turn from Him? Why does He rebuke the ones He loves?

And... is it wrong, or what?

So if people are speaking negatively about Christ or God you'll just be quiet and totally let them do that. When you truly hold something in high regards, do you let people blow their mouth off about it? I don't, but I guess the way I respect something is outdated.

Certain pagans and even a number of disillusioned pentecostles are also interested in demeaning a number of people for their faith.

He did say to Love all, no matter what, but I don't think he wanted us to be totally passive. He didn't just let cons take control of the temple, you know.