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I've had a forum guideline in place to prevent members from dismissing a viewpoint on the grounds that it's opinion or not proven. The main reason for that guideline is because opinions can sometimes point to truth or gives clues to them, and I don't want skeptics to hinder open-mindedness...

Moderator Comment This uncalled for to bring up Satan in connection to William's view on "useful fiction". Sure, you can quote Scripture, but not if it's being directed towards a member - to criticize or judge them. Let's keep it clean! UPDATE: After looking into this matter further, I...

Moderator Comment This statement amounts dismissing someone's view based on their religious status. I do not want members claiming superiority or making others or their views feel inferior or less valued for reasons not involving logic and evidence. I already have a guideline in place for...

As an agnostic, I would also that this comment applies to this statement of yours, as well: Both outlooks, seeing it as complete fiction vs. thinking it is beyond compare (too sacred) can be problematic. The former may dismiss its value seeing it like fairy tales just because it's not rooted...

For the record, the concept is echoed in the OT as well... Genesis 4:6-7 6 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you...

I actually think Marvel and DC comics captures a lot of what religion and Gods offer. Of course, comics are all make-believe so don't even think you'll get web slinging powers from a spider bite. :) 🕸️ Was going to check out a new Marvel movie called Thunderbolts. There's a character in...

Reasonable, yes.. but definitely a problem for Christian theology. Christians would say that no evil can be found in God, but yet I do wonder where did evil come from? It didn't come from Adam, because angels before him were evil, including the Devil.

This is a good observation. I also think we all have a dark side. FOr instance, I think of a wife who has an unfaithful husband. This wife has never done anything illegal, and everyone who looks at her would probably never expect that she ever would harm anyone. Then, she later poisons her...

If your point is that the exact word is not mentioned, then that's being too simplistic. I think William's is using his points as an analogy. In the ancient Greek, the name "Satan" means "adversary". Satan - Greek work 'satanas' Source: https://www.blueletterbible.org/lexicon/g4567/kjv/tr/0-1/

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I can see that happening. Haven't gone out to drink in a while, but whenever I did, I had no problem restraining myself from drinking too much. Then again, I had good friends that also respected that and my girlfriend is the same way. So I think it kinda goes both ways. The Christian in a...

Information like this is exactly what a lot of Independents crave. Why else would they distance themselves from the mainstream parties?! I will say that the show could've used some media clips showing examples of media bias, but either way, I thought the information wass important to know...

Interesting! Here's a thought experiment from your article in the OP... This not only brings up an ethical issue, but also questions about the self. I can probably deal more with the latter. I don't view consciousness itself as being material. So when the body dematerializes during the...

An interesting CNN article: Source: https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/31/asia/teen-pregnancy-philippines-sex-education-catholic-as-equals-intl-cmd Mothers at 14. The fierce debate over sex education in a deeply Catholic nation by Sashikala VP, Hanako Montgomery, Yasmin Coles For Discussion: What's...

Another good one... Dominant performance by Osaka...

LoL... just laughing that I gave impression that I believed it in real life. Yes, regarding Darth Vader. Still on the fence regarding Jesus and his powers. Both are truly interesting though.

Would they agree with it, probably not all of it. Would they like at as entertainment that utilizes some religious themes, probably yes. In fact, I really like the idea of the Force. It seems powerful, it relies on individual ability and it can be strengthened. Requires trust and not doubt...

For some reason, Force in Star Wars sort of reminds me of the way Faith was used in the NT. Example, Matthew 21:21-22:

True. He also did a little more than that. He also spent time eating and drinking with them as well. Luke 5:29-30... Perhaps you should try to go with your friends at least once? Doesn't hurt to have a beer (as opposed to getting drunk). I've read the bible from cover to cover several...

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