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| bio | website | johansens.us |
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| location | Michigan | |
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| visits | member for | 1 year, 7 months |
| seen | Feb 17 at 21:51 | |
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Feb 3 |
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What is unique about Christianity? I am a Christian because, after studying the evidence, I have concluded that Christianity makes the most persuasive case. I don't doubt that others have come to different conclusions. Intelligent, honest people can come to different conclusions. But the only way to discuss the question rationally is if we agree that the criteria is relevant evidence, and not some blather about how all that matters is what feels right for you, etc. |
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Feb 3 |
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Why did Jesus protest before performing his first miracle? @Flimzy: Sure. I didn't mean to say that the plain reading is always the end of any discussion. But I think we should start with the plain reading and only seek ... say "more subtle" readings ... when it is demanded by the context, reference to other scripture, or other compelling reasons. |
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Oct 10 |
awarded | Teacher |
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Oct 10 |
answered | Why did Jesus protest before performing his first miracle? |
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Oct 10 |
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Were there provisions for salvation for non-Hebrews in the OT? Melchizadek probably isn't the best example here, as the Bible does not say where he came from. Ruth and Rahab are certainliy good examples. |
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Oct 10 |
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What is unique about Christianity? Contrasting Judaism and Christianity here isn't a very meaningful argument. As Christians accept and incorporate the Jewish scriptures, then clearly to the extent that Christian scriptures are historically defensible, Jewish scriptures must also be. The point is that Christian and Jewish scriptures are historically defensible in a way that most other religions' scriptures are not. It is difficult to find archaeological evidence that agrees with the Book of Mormon, for example. But there's plenty of evidence to back up the Bible. |
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Oct 10 |
answered | What is unique about Christianity? |
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Oct 10 |
awarded | Supporter |
