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  1. Lionel Refson

    The Golden Thread

    This is a new religion. The tenets of The Golden Thread are as follows 1/ We should be fruitful to self and others. We should encourage fruitfulness in self and others. Being fruitful to self means adopting the mental and physical condition of looking after oneself, guarding and evaluating...
  2. Dawnofhope

    The New Testament, Islam and the Baha'i Faith

    The New Testament contains 27 books including the four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John but also the epistles written or inspired by the Apostles along with the book of Revelation. The New Testament together with the Hebrew Bible makes up the sacred writings of Christianity and is argubaly...
  3. paarsurrey

    Is suicide a sin if the person is an intelligent/responsible human being?

    Case in study some 2000 years ago in Jerusalem,please. Is it a sin,please? or it is no sin,please. First to define as to what one understands from the word "suicide", one's own understanding, not from a lexicon,please. Thread open to everybody of religion or no religion, absolutely no...
  4. Twilight Hue

    If the Bible was first discovered in the Qumran caves near the Dead Sea...

    .... then what exactly did the medieval Catholic Church have , and how in the world did they get the Bible if nobody hadn't discovered the Bible yet? Also why isn't the first discovery of the Bible attributed to the Catholic Church but instead later on in the 1940s when the Dead Sea Scrolls...
  5. Samael_Khan

    Romans 8, 1 Timothy 2 and the anointed

    I have been reading up on the topics "Mediator" and "New Covenant" in Insight into the Scriptures (sort of a biblical encyclopedia of the Jehovah's Witnesses). I have also read a past watchtower which discussed a Question from Readers article regarding 1 Timothy 2:6 which says: "For there is...
  6. Dawnofhope

    The Significance of the Ascension of Jesus Christ

    Acts of the Apostles 1:9-11 records the ascension of Christ before His disciples. And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them...
    • Dawnofhope
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    • ascension ascension of prophet jesus to heaven christianity resurrection
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Religious Debates
  7. Dawnofhope

    What is meant by the descent of the Holy Spirit?

    Some weeks after the Crucifixion of Jesus the Christ, the disciples met at the Feast of Pentecost and experienced the descent of the Holy Spirit. Was the entrance of the Holy Spirit like the entrance of air into the lungs or to be understood literally? To what extent could the descent recorded...
  8. M

    The huge shift from Yeshua to the Christian Jesus Christ

    Many modern folks in the Western world are quite done with Christianity but yet many people retain special feelings for the teachings of Jesus. However, the teachings of Jesus as found in the New Testament are not the teachings of the original Yeshua, but the teachings of the largely mythical...
  9. Dawnofhope

    Miracles

    The Gospels record miracles were performed by Christ. Are the reports of these miracles to be accepted literally, or have they another meaning? Science has established unchanging laws of nature governing the phenomenal world. Is it possible to deviate from such laws allowing an opportunity for...
  10. Dawnofhope

    Which Navity Story is Correct and Why?

    This question was raised recently during a discussion with a Muslim on RF. I found the question intriguing so thought I'd open it up for anyone interested. We have two gospel accounts of the birth of Christ and one in the Quran. Matthew 1:18-25 and Matthew 2:1-14 records to the virgin Mary...
  11. Dawnofhope

    Hinduism and Christianity

    I was reflecting on the differences and similarities between Hinduism and Christianity then came across a Christian apologetic's website: Bible Questions Answered and a specific item I am a Hindu, why should I consider becoming a Christian? It is probably no suprise the author(s) are...
  12. paul lorence

    Why I thought I was the antichrist for 18 years

    For the last 18 years I have suspected that I was the antichrist and not without compelling reasons that I will share in this post. I have since then let it go because I finally know exactly what happened to me and have worked my way out of that thinking. I read someone's post on this site that...
  13. Miracle

    The complexity of God made simple

    If you haven't checked it out already, you definitely should. This 8-minute video explains the complexity of God in a somewhat simple way. Great for atheists, Jews and all other faiths that find the Godhead confusing. Let me know whether you agree or disagree. God bless you!
    • Miracle
    • Thread
    • atheism christianity debate islam & christianity judaism religion science and the bible
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Comparative Religion
  14. Dawnofhope

    Does the Bible mention Islam?

    You would think that if a book such as the Bible has significant prophetic content it would mention Islam if it were a true religion from G-d. Even if it were a false religion, wouldn't it get a mention? Lets consider the facts that I hope we can all agree on. The Bible was written by multiple...
  15. Dawnofhope

    Which Messianic verses of Isaiah refer to Christ?

    Christians believe that Jesus was the Messiah foretold in the Tanakh. The book of Isaiah is one of the most cited books. I’m wanting to better understand the reasons for and against the fulfilment of certain verses. Anyone with anything sensible and respectful to say is welcome to contribute...
  16. Dawnofhope

    Did Paul champion the Cause of Christ or corrupt it?

    I had always believed Paul was one of the most important and influential apostles. This was my belief as a Christian and then when I converted to the Baha'i Faith. I'd always maintained that the New Testament provides an authoritative and authentic testimony to the life and Teachings of Lord...
  17. Dawnofhope

    To what extent did Muhammad meet the Messianic Requirements of Judaism and Christianity?

    This is another discussion mainly for Theists. Many Christians and Jews are expecting the advent of another great religious leader. The expectations within Judaism relate to their sacred texts, for example a book in the Tanakh called Isaiah. For some Christians the question is framed around the...
    • Dawnofhope
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    • baha'i christianity islam judaism messiah prophecy quran return of christ torah
    • Replies: 73
    • Forum: Religious Debates
  18. Dawnofhope

    What are the Key Theological Differences between Islam and Christianity Regarding Concepts of God

    Islam and Christianity are the two largest world religions. Both believe in One God therefore being monotheistic. Both believe their respective founders Muhammad and Jesus brought a Revelation from God. Both have books, the Qur'an and Gospels that provide a record of their Founders Teachings...
  19. sugnim

    Question for liberal Christians

    My 4-year-old son recently saw an image of Jesus on the cross for the first time. Being a young child, he asked why that man was being so silly by going on the church cross. I explained to him that it was Jesus, showed him the nails, and told him that was how Jesus died. Our conversation...
    • sugnim
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    • children christianity crucifixion jesus ucc
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Religions Q&A
  20. TruePathFinder

    How do you be a Christian when the Bible is so faulty?

    I am of the opinion that Jesus was perhaps really god. There may be truth in Christianity. But the Bible is full of so many contradictions and mistakes that it puts me off. How can I become a Christian when the Bible is so full of imperfections?
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