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  1. CDWolfe

    Genesis 3:24...where's the flaming sword?

    And where is the textual resource for that idea? It's not in the Bible. Don't assume anything.
  2. CDWolfe

    Ask A Deist For Answers!

    Another good question...allow me to break it down into 2 parts: 1. Without intervening in his creation how can free will exist within a Deistic worldview? A: Deism is the belief in God (or a higher power) but that God does not interfere with the universe, free will, nature, etc. What He...
  3. CDWolfe

    Why didn't god stop Super Storm Sandy?

    There are no criteria. Nature is at work, nothing more. Nature is completely neutral, just following the "laws of nature" that God created long ago. Why do earthquakes happen? Because the techtonic plates move against each other and at some point the energy is released in a violent, upward...
  4. CDWolfe

    Paganism, the father of religion

    Peter (yes the apostle) was considered at one point in his life, the "Bishop of Rome." According to Catholicism, the popes can be traced back to Peter, in succession, as recorded history. Google it if you want the full list. The Roman Catholic Church (RCC) dominated Europe as far as the rise...
  5. CDWolfe

    Ask A Deist For Answers!

    Great question! While it may seem at odds, I'll do my best to explain the principles behind "Christian Deism." I grew up as a Southern Baptist, but as I got older I started questioning things. I am VERY big into science (especially astronomy) and tend to think outside of the box. I firmly...
  6. CDWolfe

    Ask A Deist For Answers!

    I welcome any and all questions regarding religion and how deism can easily explain anything therein. Fire away!
  7. CDWolfe

    Why didn't god stop Super Storm Sandy?

    The OP is easily answered: God allowed the storm because the storm is a part of nature, following nature's laws, and for no other reason. If you take the deistic approach, most things are easily answered...and make perfect sense.
  8. CDWolfe

    Paganism, the father of religion

    "Only Catholics, a recent branch of Christianity, call Mary the mother of God, but o.k." :thud: Uhm...if anything, Catholics were the original Christians, tracing the Pope's lineage back to Peter. The Protestant Reformation did not happen until 1500 years after Jesus. To be a Protestant...
  9. CDWolfe

    Women and the Bible

    If anyone actually reads through the Bible, you start getting this vibe that the authors, and/or God, is a male chauvinist. Let's explore this in a little more detail... For reference, I will be using the NIV since it is the most widely used translation amongst Christians now (I prefer the...
  10. CDWolfe

    Roll tide!!!

    32-28 over Georgia in an "edge of the seat" awesome SEC championship game! :yes: Bring on the Irish! :drool:
  11. CDWolfe

    What does being a Luciferian mean to you?

    Then why do people still talk about being Luciferians, what it means, etc., if it doesn't actually mean anything at all? :shrug:
  12. CDWolfe

    What does being a Luciferian mean to you?

    Actually "Lucifer" should be read as lucifer, which is Latin for the Greek word heosphorus, which in English simply means "bringer of dawn" or the planet Venus. The KJV translated Isaiah 14:12 from The Latin Vulgate, after Jerome, a 4th century monk, came up with the translation for the...
  13. CDWolfe

    Is Deism really a religion?

    Theism: the belief in God, and His activity within the universe. God answers prayers, performs miracles, speaks to people, etc. Can leave you questioning things like "why does a loving, caring God allow bad things to happen to good people." Deism: the belief in God, and His non-activity in the...
  14. CDWolfe

    any deist faiths

    Christian Deism: the belief in the Christian God, acknowledging that Jesus was a man, a teacher, a prophet, and believe in his moral teachings...but not necessarily the divinity of Jesus (although that is a personal choice...I do). Several "messiahs" sprung up before, during and after Jesus...
  15. CDWolfe

    Evolution vs Creationism: Nonsynchronous Events

    Actually "creationists" don't agree 100% on their beliefs about creation. There are subtle differences. Some actually do agree with my stance, others refute it. As a deist, I can completely see God creating the universe and the laws of nature, and evolution shaping life over the course of...
  16. CDWolfe

    Evolution vs Creationism: Nonsynchronous Events

    I believe in both evolution and creationism. God created the universe first (Big Bang or otherwise), laying down the laws of nature, and putting everything in motion. Evolution happened as a result of the laws of nature, and over billions of years, we have what is present today. Two entirely...
  17. CDWolfe

    What is Deism?

    Deism is not a religion or denomination. It is a way of thinking; a philosophical belief. At its core, deism agrees that there is a god (higher power) but that God does not interfere with the universe. He made it, put everything in motion, and has moved on to other things. The laws of nature...
  18. CDWolfe

    Greetings all!

    An acquaintance directed me to this forum, and I look forward to discussing religious views with everyone, albeit in a civil, tactful manner. Not that it matters in the grand scheme of things, but I am working on a double MA in theology and history (eventually a PhD in theology), with a little...
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