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    Studying Christianity!

    That's good! When I visited the Unity church in a city nearby, the visiting preacher was all about making affirmations for his big car and house. Then again, he WAS just a visitor. Ah well, I did love Unity services though!
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    Collects! Kontakion! :D

    Do you all have any favourite Collects or Kontakion that you've memorised or prayed? Maybe you've written your own? I thought it would be nice to post some of our favourite Collects, or the Collect of the Day at your church or denomination, or one of your own prayerful works! I find Collects a...
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    Studying Christianity!

    Doh! I just assume that every one is so online-savvy that I forget to even give links! :thud: Yes, the Gospel of Thomas, and other Apocryphal works, have captured the hearts and minds of many. It's a very different Jesus where there is more mystique, more wisdom, and more esoterica.
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    Considering Converting

    Funny about that: I was reading about that too. XD When I visited some various Anglican places, many seem to take to Orthodox icons: either as decorative art on the wall, or with votives for worship! :angel2: I remember walking into one of the rector's office from another parish, and it had a...
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    The Gospel According to Anonymous.

    Oh, it's fine, hun! I am somewhat a sceptic, and an agnostic theist. I was born Catholic Christian, but I now follow Christ and Christianity in an open manner. ALL Scriptures that speak of Christ in an upbuilding and dignified manner to me, is my 'Bible' and holy book. Theologically, I adhere...
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    What and who is God referring to in Genesis 1:26?

    The 'we' is the royal 'we' and is meant to show the majesty of God. Many Semetic languages such as Arabic and Hebrew feature this little grammatical tendency. Jehovah is both our Mother and Father, our Guide and Friend. God is beyond gender or sex. Some Christians (like Mormons) believe that...
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    How to practice 'Christianity' the way it is meant to be?

    Just try to be a good person. You yourself know the Greatest Commandment of Christ, "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law? And he said unto him, Thou shalt love Jehovah thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the great and first...
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    Aw, thanks for the comment, hun! n__n;

    Aw, thanks for the comment, hun! n__n;
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    Saint(s) of the Day

    Thank you so much for sharing this! It would be nice to have had a Saints thread in the General Christian place, since the traditional Christians all venerate the communion of saints as part of the Tradition. :D
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    The Gospel According to Anonymous.

    I do not think it matters who wrote the Gospels, inasmuch as what is IN them. Even if they were written by several authors rather than one, or even inauthenticated, that simply should not stop one's personal faith in Jesus Christ. Not only do we have those Scriptures outlined in the Bible, we...
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    The Gospel According to Anonymous.

    I really do not care who wrote the Gospels. I see the Bible and all Christian literatures as largely allegorical, and derive inspiration from them in this manner. :)
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    Studying Christianity!

    I actually have read a few Unity publications, and still am interested in subscribing to their Daily Word books! However, I am pretty sceptical about health, sickness and that somehow through affirmations one can heal the physical self. However, I do believe in positive affirmations and the...
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    Studying Christianity!

    You can read them online for free, or try borrowing from your local library! My favourite verse: "Jesus said: I am the light that is above them all. I am the all; the all came forth from me, and the all attained to me. Cleave a piece of wood; I am there. Raise up a stone, and you will find...
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    Studying Christianity!

    I'm studying the Bible right now! I'm really digging 3 and 4 Esdras, and as well as 4 Maccabees. I have the New Revised Standard Bible, since I got many recommendations for it. Can I get that book at Chapters? :D God bless!
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    Studying Christianity!

    SageTree, Thank you for the recommendations, hun! I've read Bishop Spong's one book, "Why Christianity Must Change or Die" and I was absolutely amazed. I too believe in the oneness of God, the great Jehovah, and that through the narrative of Christ's death and resurrection, ALL of creation is...
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    Which Bible translation is the most accurate?

    I like the New Revised Standard Version, because it's the only oecumenical Bible translation that has translated Eastern Orthodox Scriptures as well. And I do like the translation itself, although it is a little dry...
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    Jesus went to Hell

    I completely disagree. A lot of formal Christian denominations do believe in an atonement theology that necessitates Christ's death for our sins. Since I take the Bible narrative as only one interpretation of Christ, I see it a little differently anyways. In Paul's letter to the Galatians, he...
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    Is it possible to be an Agnostic christian?

    Im an agnostic theist, so I wouldn't worry too much about that when it comes to personal religion and personal faith! Communally though, it depends on the congregation!
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    How to choose a church or denomination?

    I grew up Roman Catholic, so the idea of the marks of the Church: One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic, etc. seemed of great importance. My personal question that I have been struggling with is less about what Jesus founded, and more about what Jesus practiced. What I like about the Anglican...
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    Friends of Jesus

    Aww, that's beautiful, hun! <3 I love it! What a Friend we have in Jesus, no?
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