We are not "overly" religioius BUT do strongly believe in God and know we are blessed because of him.  Our oldest son attends Catholic school and LOVES to talk about God, events of the past, etc.  I am soooooooooooo not knowledgeable about the Bible.  Having said that, I would like to buy him a Bible (maybe something with pictures) that I can read to/with him.  Maybe I'll learn a thing or two, eh?
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The nvc Bible is easy to understand! Then we have the My First Study Bible from Tommy Nelson! Then devotional by Oswald Chambers! Jesus wants all of me! We have 4 kids! My daughter is 7 and she loves these! Good luck! GoD Bless You for teaching him the Bible! So many kids have no idea about what it says! bye
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Well the Gideons aren't Catholic... is that what you are asking?\nThe Catholic and the Protestant bibles aren't exactly the same and the Gideons hand out those little: New Testament * Psalms and Proverbs (this is an excerpt from your bible, if you will) \n\nBut there is nothing in them that is not in your Catholic bible. Really, whoever you are you should be thinking for yourself! Read what you will and evaluate what you read, USING YOUR OWN BRAIN! Talk to your parents or your priest if you are confused by something. Exlpore life and think, think, think!
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I used to be a Catholic,and have now been one of Jehovah's Witnesses for eight years.\nThis is the only organisation in the world that has a clear,precise and accurate understanding of God's Word,the Bible.And that is because this organisation is blessed by Jehovah and the understanding of the Scriptures we receive come to us from Him through His earthly organisation.\nYou are on the right track by pursuing these publications.\nYou would benefit greatly by commencing a free home Bible study also.\nHowever, as noted by a couple of replies to your question already,you need to be prepared for ridicule and persecuation,as many do not understand or do not want to understand who Jehovah's Witnesses are and what they do and why they do it.
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God answers prayers of those people that have gotten right with God and have God first in their heart, Its a relationship. Signs of existance hmmmm how about us and the earth. Or do you think this was an accident, the human body is so complex it cant be just by chance!Have lots of doubts about God, Jesus, or the Bible? Most people who think about this do wonder "How do I know that what the Bible says is true?" At ---, we think that this is an excellent question deserving an excellent answer, and that's what we provide in our "Facts Behind the Faith" seminar. Contrary to what you may have heard, God doesn't ever expect us to have "blind faith." He has always proven what He has said, and He's done that conclusively. The only thing that separates Christianity from every other religion is that it can PROVE what it says to be true. No other religion can. We can prove logically, scientifically, and archaeologically that God must exist, that the Bible is directly from God, that Jesus was God's Son, and even that He rose from the dead. Sound impossible? Then you owe it to yourself to force us to prove it. We guarantee that you'll be amazed at what you learn, and you deserve PROOF. Let us give you some  Go to this site and check out the simnars
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How about a scripture keeper?  There's a beautiful one you can get on Amazon.com.  \nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310803233/sr=8-2/qid=1145408778/ref=sr_1_2/103-0743961-4383844?%5Fencoding=UTF8\nIt is very inspirational and motivational.  It will definitly lift his spirits.  Best to you all.
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I 100% agree. God has authority over all creation and the bible is God's word written by man inspired by God the father and sent to us as a gift of love (just like his son Jesus) to help us understand what he asks of us and as an instruction on how to live. Read it, meditate on it and do not allow the skeptics and unbelief of the world tear you from it. Whether the world wants to accept it or not does not mean it does'nt apply to them. God Bless praying for you Yohanna ramirez
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Interesting.  The Lord has put many in my life. Right now, I have a group of late teens, early twenties... I am preparing them for college,  by training them in Christian apologetics. This will help them defend their faith against the worldliness of college. My ex-wife... without her I may not have gotten to know the Lord and not be doing what I am doing now.  I had a wonderful class a few years ago and was able to teach science from a Christian perspective. One of the students, Sarah died last week. I believe she is in Heaven. This is rough when you see this happen to a 16 year old. But I hope I was able to make some difference in her and her families life.
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Wow! Talk about strange answers!!!!!\nBelow find a link to our website where you can learn a lot about us.\nIt is true that many condem us for our work for and with God.\nWe are followers of Christ/Jesus , Jehovah's son. We do as he requested us to do, educate people according to his father's teachings. We carry God's name, not his title 'God' is a title, as is Lord.\nIf you have an older King James Bible, you will find God's name at Psalms 83 verse 18.\nAlso you can find in Isahiah 43 verses 10 through 12 where he gave us his name to use.\nWe are the only religon that is authorized to carry God's name. Click on the link below for additional information and any help you wish.
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I can't help you with the second part, but here is my fave passage:\n\nJohn 3:16\n\n"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him may have everlasting life."\n\n-Bible\n\n.:Lark:.
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That's a dumb b.... It makes you really wonder about the current state of our educational system. I like how she says there's evidence that supports Christianity. I hate to tell her, but the bible is not rock-solid.
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I don't know yet. I have read it over, but not really studied it, and I am going to be watching a special about it tonight at 8pm EST on the National Geographic Channel. I do not make decisions about my faith until I know all the facts and have had ample time to think, pray, and do some soul searching. I suggest that any who are interested in gathering all the info necessary to make an informed decision watch the show and read the text.\n\n To the person above me still waiting for it's publication - you can read the text at the link below. Just click on the link, and to the right where it has the two download buttons, click the "download the entire English text as PDF."
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Yes, you are right! continue to study and learn about the bible. It is important that you draw your own conclusions. Remember Jesus said the road to life would be small and cramped, that is don't be surprised that the majority will not accept it, in spite of blatant evidence. You seem to be on the right track, keep your studies up.
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I don't know where you get your information from.  You have been misinformed.  There are some so called "Catholics" that are misguided, as well as many others.  I was raised and taught in Catholic schools.  Not once, did anyone ever suggest praising statues or worshiping anyone or anything other than (Jesus, Holy Spirit & the Father) Holy trinity = one God.  We believe in offering prayers for loved ones, and we believe that the Staints offer they're prayers for the living.  But if someone was to assume that Catholics are taught to worship anyone or anything other than God, they are sadly mistaken.  Statues, pictures, etc... are reminders of who are good examples of how to live as Christ did.  Just like having pictures of your children.  The pictures are NOT your children, but an image of your children.  you would feed, clothe or talk to the picture.  Being Cathoilic does not mean that you are out of touch with reality.
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CHARITY \nL:ook it up in the bible and have him read it with you. Make it a rule in your home that you both will start using charity. You would be amazed how humbling it is. Good luck
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Because we have the Bible now. God speaks specifically to us and confirms it in His Word. There is nothing more that God wants to say to us beyond what Jesus already said. That is, to not ignore your eternal destiny and take advantage of His free gift of salvation through His Son.
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man, i feel bad for you. you're playing on the wrong team. God is so real. it seems like everyday he's proving himself (to me anyway). i mean there are times i look back and it could have only been God that got me through. God gives me peace, protection, and he is a great provider. My first year in college I didn't have a job or a dime to my name, but God made a way for me. He made is so that I was never hungry, and that I never wanted for anything. to you God might be an "invisible friend" but for me he is my best friend. the bible is a guide that tells us how to live. and if people live right they dont have to fear God. he gave his only son for us, do you really think that he wants to destroy us? to cripple us with fear? No, thats not him, he is loving. I'm sorry if you feel that God has failed you, or that he's not real, because you're missing out.
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Well, I'm not Catholic so I'm not a prime example of what you're looking for, but I'll answer anyway.  I go to a nondenominational Bible Church, and I always get something out of the sermons.  Often times it is a Bible verse that strikes me in a manner that hadn't previously occurred to me, largely due to my inability to see the larger message or simply because I'd not yet read it.\n\nThe pastor delves into important points in the Bible, and applies them to our modern lives, which is very helpful for people, and goes to show that we really can learn a lot from people who lived thousands of years ago.\n\nSometimes his sermons force me to face demons inside that I'd been ignoring, out of fear and inability to do something.  He reminds us that we have to face these things, and that God will help us through them.  I walk away feeling lifted up and yes, sometimes enlightened.  Not in the context of any major revelation; sometimes it's something simple that's been going through my mind, and I find the answer in church that day.  It's a rewarding experience.\n\nIt makes my faith stronger and helps keep me close to God and his Word.  It's a place of community with other people who love and follow God, which is an excellent example for me and a blessing in a world where so many people opt for a different path and don't always understand my choice (to be Christian).  (Even though a majority of people in America identify themselves as Christians, many don't put all their stock and faith in the Bible, or go to church, or reciprocate the necessity of believing in and following Jesus.  A lot of New Agers still identify somewhat with Christianity as well...)\n\nAnyway, sorry to give such a long answer.  It's really more difficult to put into words than I'd thought.  Simply stated, church to me feels a lot like recharging my battery every week.  I never come away empty-handed and it is a firm foundation for my faith.\n\n(However, I do believe that some churches out there may not be able to provide their worshippers with as much guidance and true insight as other churches.  This is my personal opinion, and based on my preference of Biblical Christianity over denominations that become too rigid and focused on the Legalistic aspects, which can often drive people away.  In churches like those, I would probably feel skeptical myself.  But that's just my two cents...)