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A week ago, a member created a cool discussion about the religious aspects of the movie Star Wars. Turned into a good discussion and found a lot of things to compare. In this thread, I want to discuss any political aspects of the Gospel narratives of Jesus's life and how that compares to...

I like that! It's not unnecessarily restrictive unlike Alter2Ego's interpretation, but most importantly, it's still a reasonable interpretation. It leaves the door open for God being like humans in some ways, and in other ways, not like them. I think there's still room for my explanation...

There are also reports of teachers being fired for insensitive posts about Charlie Kirk's death. Even if these views have any validity but not sure why they don't even acknowledge Kirk's death and that it was wrong, and instead just jump to his views and blame him for his own death. I think...

I agree. There's been some of that. I've also seen focus on Kirk and his legacy, and I think that's the right focus to have. I mean really the gravity of the situation would've brought that on naturally seeing that the implications of this murder goes to an important aspect of our society...

@Alter2Ego These are some of the strong points in Scooter's view, and I don't see that you addressed them: You said God was speaking to angels or were accompanied by them but that doesn't hold weight given this point below... I think one of Alter2Ego's strong points is his reference in...

Stephan A. Smith, an independent, speaks on Charlie Kirk's murder. He also addresses some of the negativity from politicians and others AFTER Kirk's murder, like those celebrating Kirk's murder:

The Bible shows that the Holy Spirit can possesses things that a person does. Holy Spirit can communicate Acts 13:2- 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” The Holy Spirit has...

The trinity is a concept that God exists as 3 persons, that is, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Is there any indication or reference to the trinity in the Old Testament?

This is one of those big questions in life that probably every human wants an answer for - problem of evil. Here's how Google's search ai explains it:

I love these thoughts:

Some times it is the non-believer that lives a long and healthy life and dies peacefully, while some believers die young and tragically. Again, not enough to disprove an all-good God in my view, but that can cause anger and doubt in lots of people.

Looks like the suspect has been caught...

The part of Christianity that talks about this world is a good piece of the puzzle. It shows the problem of evil will eventually be solved, so that alone fits within the allowing evil for the greater good explanation. At the least, it gives hope, even if it's not true. But you know the...

Charlie Kirk's death is not simply an extremist-Left issue as I just heard President Trump say during a press conference. The issue is with the entire political system stemming from both parties- the partisanship, the polarization, the extreme views and policies, etc.

I think the closest we get to one answer is in 2 Corinthians 12, where the Apostle Paul explains why God allows him to suffer: I think the message here is that God uses evil to bring about a good or to keep us in check in some way. As a non-believer, I can accept that just as long as it's not...

I'm also open to the answer being, I don't know or we don't have all the answers. I do agree that free-will would have to play a big part. Wouldn't make sense to hold us responsible if we're not in control of our actions. I think the non-believer thinks of it as an all-good God being able to...

Here's a good sample of politics even after shootings, and not Charlie Kirk's death... Source: CNN

On social media, I've run across a lot of posts that seem to border on blaming Kirk for his own death. While insensitive, what's also troubling are people lining up to attack these people and to shun them. Cancel culture, basically. I'd be for that if there was a path to redemption, like...

Yesterday, Charlie Kirk, a young political activist, was shot dead during an event at a college campus. Motive is not fully confirmed, but given the circumstances and the target, it was likely an politically-motivated assassination. It really sucks and hope his family gets through this. But...

On Charlie Kirk's assassination and political rhetoric in the US: