It’s a very sparse account. The entire creation is about 2 pages. Peter, Paul and others had access to extra biblical texts or relied on the Holy Spirit to provide some clarity. Like Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
Far from...
Money helps no two ways about it, but a great deal of people do very well provided they get decent safety and education.
Not everyone wants to be CEO. Does having a name like Gates or Musk help? Yes It does, but that does not mean that life is horribly unfair to those who can’t go to an Ivy...
Best as I can sort out God created them in an immortal state where death and procreation were not around. The fall brought both of these into human existence.
1 Peter 1:
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
Christ was needed to save from sin and from death. Good knows all and planned...
Well Peter seemed to think so
1 Peter 1:
19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:
20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,
If there was no fall why would we need to be saved?
It’s Gods call not mine. If people want to know for sure from God they are all encouraged to find out.
The alternative of not having a set point of communication is mass confusion.
The very brief version is:
1. Make an earth
2. Put people on it.
3. Allow them to fall so they become mortal and can have children.
4. Provide a path of redemption so that death and sin are only temporary.
5. Let everyone choose their course.
Assuming that Jewel’s parents can keep her safe (no childhood trauma) and she’s able to benefit from a school choice program to get a decent education she will be able to rise in the areas she wants.
James parents have the ability to pay for private schools. Their ability to protect him is...
He is the current prophet/president of the church. He was the senior Apostles when the past president passed away. He will serve for the rest of his life. (Not sure how long that will be he is in great shape for his age).
Any major changes can be communicated through him. Just like Moses in...
Lots of details.
1. What did they agree to do in terms of cyber security and did they do it?
2. Are the a government granted monopoly or are people free to pick who provides the service?
3. What are the best practices and are they being followed?
Ultimately the crooks should be held...
God is about love. Also the big picture. I’m not into persecution of anyone.
That said God has well established pattern. Over and over when there is a major change a prophet is sent. Their teachings align with the concepts of those past, yet they may also direct some changes. We’re God to...
My condolences on trying to understand the US religious life that way.
There is a pretty strong divide.
urban areas tend to be more atheist and politically left.
less urban areas tend to be more right and religious.
Each group tends to view the other as odd
We are big on service. I have very rarely given money to people on the street. Years back we lived on a busy street and people would stop by asking for help. We would send them on their way with food clothes etc.
I help out in various ways, give money to charity, donate time and stuff. The...