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by Sleepykid
Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:52 am
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: Bible verses about expatriation
Replies: 3
Views: 1863

Re: Bible verses about expatriation

"Difficult situation at home brought about by disobedience to God" would sum it up nicely. Again, I haven't made plans to any specific country because I don't know if this is, at least, a biblically-encouraged course of action. Now, I've seen examples of it happening. Paul seems to have ma...
by Sleepykid
Sat Oct 01, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: Bible verses about expatriation
Replies: 3
Views: 1863

Bible verses about expatriation

Just a few general questions. I've looked up in my topical guide words like "flee", "persecution", "trouble", etc., but couldn't find anything that rang a bell. I vaguely remember being told a verse that said something along the lines of "Foolish is the man that se...
by Sleepykid
Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: What does God make of my marriage?
Replies: 28
Views: 7568

Re: What does God make of my marriage?

I'm sorry, those saying divorce are not an option are correct; I spoke rashly. http://biblia.com/books/esv/1Co7.12-14

In non-hyperlink speak, 1 Corinthians 7 makes it clear that divorce shouldn't be attempted here; through you your husband is sanctified.
by Sleepykid
Sun Sep 25, 2011 5:47 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: What does God make of my marriage?
Replies: 28
Views: 7568

Re: What does God make of my marriage?

I'm sorry for what a rough time you're going through. I have 3 points of advice: 1. God is very clear that believers and nonbelievers should not marry, ever. If your husband isn't serious about Christianity, then you should leave. 2 . If he does come around, I recommend a book called "the marri...
by Sleepykid
Sat Sep 24, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Is my faith worthy?
Replies: 3
Views: 1225

Is my faith worthy?

I've been on an agnostic hiatus for the last few years, and seeking to fill the emptiness of life, I've sought adherence to Christianity. As I've come to understand it, (and do correct me if this is incorrect), to be a proper Christian one must accept these core tenets: 1. You are an evil person, de...
by Sleepykid
Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:50 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Looking to really understand the Bible
Replies: 3
Views: 1396

Looking to really understand the Bible

Sadly, being something of a pseudo-Christian I haven't read the good book in its entirety. Still, I'm always amazed at tidbits I pick up from sites like this that shed new light on my understanding. For instance, the classic plagues brought upon Egypt weren't just divine muscle-flexing, so much as p...
by Sleepykid
Thu Feb 25, 2010 7:27 am
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Catch 22
Replies: 3
Views: 1067

Re: Catch 22

I don't know about killer, but there are torn pieces from a few. Like maybe Mark has additions to it that weren't there before, the old Hume argument that deceptions are always more likely than the supernatural, etc. My problem isn't really the arguments themselves so much as how they get to me. Lik...
by Sleepykid
Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:13 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Catch 22
Replies: 3
Views: 1067

Catch 22

Hey guys, got a question for ya. As I've said in a topic before, I want nothing more than to be a Christian. However, it seems that whenever I have a belief in the reasonableness of Christianity, it gets torn down by its opponents. Could be any number of reasons: They seem better educated, argument ...
by Sleepykid
Fri Jun 05, 2009 3:31 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Where do I go from here?
Replies: 25
Views: 5413

Re: Where do I go from here?

CSlover - True, I had never considered truth to be something other than fact. Not necessarily scientific or naturalistic facts, but just facts in general. But I guess I can voice my objections after I've read the book; it's all just hearsay 'till then. Who knows, maybe he answers them within the boo...
by Sleepykid
Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:39 am
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Where do I go from here?
Replies: 25
Views: 5413

Re: Where do I go from here?

Ready as I'll ever be, B.W. I guess my problem arises from me just not being a very talented philosopher/thinker/whatever. I mean, to a point I can understand the dialogue between debaters and the like. (the point usually ends when they get into things like how the universe was created and other phy...
by Sleepykid
Tue Jun 02, 2009 7:45 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Where do I go from here?
Replies: 25
Views: 5413

Re: Where do I go from here?

Well, it's not just Amazon. Specific examples from there might be any review given by someone not in agreement with the Christian apologetic book out there. There's just this pervading feeling like as long as there's one person still unconvinced and unanswered, then the side I want to be true someho...
by Sleepykid
Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:15 pm
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Where do I go from here?
Replies: 25
Views: 5413

Where do I go from here?

A bit of my life story before I get to the question; bear with me. After reading CS Lewis' book "Mere Christianity", I came to fall in love with Christianity, or at least the idea of it, entirely. It was refreshing. Up till then, all religious teaching I'd received sounded trivialized and ...