Recent content by Dropout_Theologian

I think your elders have said more of malice than of wisdom and forgiveness. I'm praying about a young woman and I would love her if I found out she wasn't a virgin. Christ loves us, Hosea loves his wife, and God loves the church, all of this while the beloved is unfaithful.

I was conversating with an unbeliever once at church and came to the realization that being born again is much like Plato's cave -- so much so, in fact, that I came to the realization that beginning and going through this Christian walk is a "cave" of it's own-- being born unto life in faith...

Pardon me, I can't remember which version of the Bible this is from. "... This shall bring rest, if one refresh the weary, yes this shall bring rest." From Isaiah 28. I think it means to care for the poor, and the disadvantaged, and God will grant us rest. I pray this helps.

All in all that sounds like a pretty solid church to try to get into. You don't have to sign away your life at first glance. I think the Bible is clear about women in the church, but if she's not teaching then that's at least more acceptable. As for lighting a joint, I'm on the fence about that...

Believe and do good. I'm convinced that belief saves us, and good works prepares us for Christ's judgment. And it's reasonable things that you must do-- caring for the poor, orphans, widows, sick, etc. May I do your will, Lord.

Likewise, brother, please pray that I have stronger faith.

Yippee, another chance to share the loud, wonderful 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky.

Welcome, Jackson. You're going to get different answers from different people. I as well advise an emphasis on Scriptural Truth, though you're probably going to have to do some online research to find a church you're looking for.

Welcome back. :)

I find it worth remembering that the law was given to an imperfect people-- one with a history of 400 years of slavery. Regardless, these people (as people are today) were far from the ideal, thus the commands given reflect that imperfection. The law was, in part, designed to curb evil, in...

Hey, Lily, you're doing your best. Keep reading your Bible, going to church, keep going to AA and you'll soon have all the answers down pat. Praying for you and your husband.

Well, violence and cruelty would be seen by man, no? For God does acts of violence, but the recipients are seen as being worthy, yes? And as to errors, the texts have stood the test of time. As requested, I will show no examples.

Welcome Sarina. Glad to hear your story.

Yahweh, I ask you to heal Devin. Amen.

I'm praying for you again, Lily.