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  1. Mr. Hair

    Questions About Christianity

    Perhaps, I don't know. Whether he did or didn't doesn't alter the fact that there are, in some cases quite extensive, disagreements as to what Jesus actually said and taught. As such, the 'someone who follows Christ's teachings' definition only makes sense when those teachings are themselves...
  2. Mr. Hair

    Taoism and Christianity

    Perhaps; as Lao Tzu says, 'Names can't name no naming thing.' Any and each particular way we can conceputalise can never be entirely the way, at most it can be an incomplete, fallible and personal way; simply because one separate path differs from another does not necessarily make it any less...
  3. Mr. Hair

    Questions About Christianity

    A very useful answer, if everyone could agree on what Jesus taught. ;)
  4. Mr. Hair

    Questions About Christianity

    In either case wouldn't this deny the concept of sola scripture, since in both cases one would need more then personal interpretation of a set canon to ensure a 'correct' theology. *tries in vain to end the sentence with a question mark; and fails* @Jerrell: Good luck! :) If you have the time...
  5. Mr. Hair

    Franciscan prayer and a shared truth?

    I think so, though I'm not sure exactly what it was I wanted, if anything. I'd just never come across anything from an Abrahamic tradition that I could identify with so simply and directly, and yet it reminded me of how nebulously and spiritually linked religions are. 'Tis should stand me in...
  6. Mr. Hair

    South African bill to endorse gay marriage

    Indeed. It would be quite an uplifting turnaround for the country if this were to become law, as well as hopefully becoming a precedent and benchmark for other, less developed countries to follow and aim for. A while ago there was the possibility that the courts in the UK would amend the laws...
  7. Mr. Hair

    what is bump1

    The term 'Bump' is a form of internet slang used to denote an otherwise useless and empty post employed solely to refresh interest and awareness in a particular and long forgotten topic or previous post. This works by the automatic forum command whereby every new post in a thread causes that...
  8. Mr. Hair

    Franciscan prayer and a shared truth?

    Wandering across a moonlit blog, I came across this prayer and pondered: *Particularly relevant bits bolded Does this prayer convey a universal theme that runs through all religions and spiritualities, and their prescribed lifestyles; or not? Indeed, can any religion be simplified into...
  9. Mr. Hair

    South African bill to endorse gay marriage

    It's a sobering moment when South Africa looks set to be more tolerant on this issue then the US or UK, among others. Actually it's a quite pleasantly sunny moment, but the point remains; cheers to the South African government! :D
  10. Mr. Hair

    Religion and God

    Well, the search for God, however defined or conceived, is intimately involved with the search to express, understand and find meaning in ourselves and the world around us. Many religious philosophers throughout history have held that one can only find 'God' by withdrawing into and contemplating...
  11. Mr. Hair

    Prove that the Bible is from God!

    Not all Christians claim this, nor does belief in Biblical inspiration entail belief in Biblical inerrancy. Perhaps. I wish I knew as much as you, to be so sure of such things. :) Why? Matters of faith cannot be proven, nor should it be required to offer such proof. Faith does not require...
  12. Mr. Hair

    Prove that the Bible is from God!

    Various people and councils gradually wrote and compiled what we would now recognise as the New Testament in the centuries following Jesus' death. The Orthodox cannon was more-or-less complete by around the turn of the fifth century, although at that time there was still some discord as to the...
  13. Mr. Hair

    Religious Fables

    A beautiful story, and one well worth pondering upon. Thank you for sharing! :) (I've had this short anecdote rattling around in my head for a while, and since there is a plural in the title I'd like to add it, if no one objects...) The Yellow Emperor went wandering To the north of the Red...
  14. Mr. Hair

    Greetings of Peace and Love!

    *arrives holding a silver plate upon which an array of mini truffles has been lovingly stacked* Hola, wunderbar and merry meet to our moonlit forum! :) I'm not exactly a monotheist, but yay anyway! :D
  15. Mr. Hair

    Europeans, North Americans, and Down Under Folk: What Are the Comparisons?

    I think you mean George Bernard Shaw, given that neither political entity existed when old Bill was popping clogs. :) (It certainly woke me up though :D)
  16. Mr. Hair

    Does Capitalism Lead To Democracy?

    It often does, as the freer exchange of goods, wealth and information tends to lead towards a gradual erosion of power held by the traditional elite, the landed gentry and nobility, in favour of a more cosmopolitan and less exclusive class of urban merchants and tradesmen; causing significant...
  17. Mr. Hair

    Is Stillness Necessary To Spirituality?

    An equally important aspect of spirituality, at least for me. :)
  18. Mr. Hair

    The Book of Mormon - Have you read it?

    Thank you, honestly; but I wouldn't feel right asking for such a balm. (Whenever I get embarassed I end up talking like this :o) The only real thing stopping me from getting my own copy is lack of effort, something no one else should pay for. That's a shame, I was looking forward to doin' some...
  19. Mr. Hair

    The Book of Mormon - Have you read it?

    I've tried to find a copy locally, unfortunately every Christian bookshop I've visited so far has sniffily told me that they only stock 'real' Christian books. :rolleyes: (I'll probably order one online once I scrape enough money together :))
  20. Mr. Hair

    Are You Born Again

    Out of interest, what is Jesus recorded as saying?
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