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    Meaning of life.

    It seems (at least to me) that I am here for a specific purpose whether I have a belief in God or not. The meaning of a worker ant's life is to provide work for the community of ants (for example).
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    Meaning of life.

    I'll take this as the "who" as being one God. My follow up then is what is the meaning of life for that one God?
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    Meaning of life.

    Please give me the who, what , when, where, why, and how from your perspective. Please indicate your religion. Thanks! - Ben
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    Rebirth vs. Reincarnation

    An Indian Christian friend of mine (perhaps simplistically) explained that Christians believe that God was incarnated once in the person of Jesus Christ. Whereas Hindus believe God (Brahman) incarnated several times throughout the ages. Having said that, I am still wrestling with how Buddhists...
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    Why Have You Left Your Church?

    Count me among those who are genuinely curious/wanting to actually understand. My own study and research has convinced me (up to this point in my spiritual journey) that the Catholic Church has done a considerably good job of protecting the doctrines of the Christian faith throughout the...
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    Rebirth vs. Reincarnation

    This makes sense to me coming from a Christian background. In my own Christian background, everything has a soul whether it's a tree, a dog, or a human. The difference is that Christianity teaches that humans have an eternal soul whereas trees, dogs, etc. do not. When a dog dies, it becomes...
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    Why Have You Left Your Church?

    Thank you very much for your perspective. My wife has pretty much stopped attending Mass with me. I've been struggling as to the reasons why this is. Although your situation isn't exact, the parts I highlight seem to be the direction my wife is taking. It's almost as if by attending the Mass she...
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    God hardens hearts?

    Could someone explain this passage to me? It appears harsh to me. Perhaps the context of what is going on would be helpful. Thanks! And I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they shall go in after them, and I will get glory over Pharaoh and all his host, his chariots, and his...
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    Rebirth vs. Reincarnation

    My understanding is that Buddhists believe in rebirth while Hindus believe in reincarnation. What is the difference?
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    What is truth?

    You have hit on something that is true. We as individuals can not be objective within ourselves to attain the truth we are seeking. We need something outside of ourselves to direct us. This is where God comes in. Perhaps I am at a point where I am asking: Does God use individuals outside of...
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    What is truth?

    What is your evidence for such Christian community?
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    What is truth?

    This is the faith I desire! Yet, many faiths teach this in some form or another don't they?
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    What is truth?

    ALL members are actively involved in Jesus' command to go and preach the kingdom message? Which church is this?
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    What is truth?

    This could be perceived as having a selfish attitude don't you think? I think I'm trying to balance individual fulfillment with collective fulfillment. There can be regret in chosing as well as not chosing.
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    What is truth?

    Yet the sun can burn us with too much exposure. Couldn't conditioning, organization, loyalties, and tradition be not only beneficial but necessary for our journey?
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    What is truth?

    I'm curious if you believe everyone will at some point come to the same conclusion as you did, or could there be multiple truths?
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    What is truth?

    You are not alone. Truth can be found in other religions. Christians could contend that elements of truth are found in others. However, the elements that are incompatible with Christianity would be false.
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    What is truth?

    I am a middle-aged cradle Catholic Christian who is challenging his long-held beliefs and practices. I do not have any theological problems with my faith perse, however how the church applies the faith in matters of the faith gives me reason to pause. I think of the scripture that says to the...
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