I have some questions for anyone who knows much about Christianity & the bible?
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Very good questions.  Unfortunately, there is not clear cut answer.  It depends on the heart of the person.  So, on your first question, does rape constitute abortion...no it doesn't.  However, only He knows the situation of the girl, there may be good reasons for it...we cannot judge.  \nThe second question, if a person smokes etc...is it suicide.  No it isn't, and yes it can be.  If they know better, keep doing it and just don't care, then yes it may be considered suicide, however, if they don't know any better...(think of all those kids in Asia and no one teaches them any better...that can go for a lot of other countries as well) they have no knowledge that what they are doing is harmful to themselves.\nSpare the rod, spoil the child, is not gospel.  It does not mean we should physically punish our children, but it does mean we need to discipline them.\nDeath penalty is a tough one.  Eye for an eye is the law of Moses.  Christ taught a higher law on the sermon on the mount.  However, there is something wrong with the idea of a killer sitting in prison living off the tax money of others...I do believe in the death penalty in certain cases, but it really is hard to judge.  Good thing in the end, we won't have to...God will know our hearts and judge us accordingly.
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As a Christian and Bible scholar, please believe me when I say that you have this all wrong--I mean you have truly misinterpretated practically everything.  \n\nI think though your points could be easily cleared up though if you were to sit with someone who has studied the Word. \n\nSince there is no way to address all of your questions and issues raised right now in this forum, why don't you go speak to a Jewish Rabbi or Bible Teaching Christian Pastor in your area.  \n\nYou don't want to hold on to misconceptions do you?  \n\nI'm sure you really do want the truth, right?  Good. You seem like someone that enjoys learning.  \n\nWell then if you want to learn the truth, you have an obligation to go and speak with someone educated in the Bible as well as someone that has a personally close relationship with GOD so that you can understand it from a different perspective.  \n\nYou're intelligent, and have obviously given this a lot of thought.  I'm sure you don't want to hold on to perceptions that are wrong right? \n\nSitting with someone one on one and going through each of your issues raise here, I believe that you will come away with a completely different view. You may still feel the same way, but at least you will have more and better information to draw more accurate conclusions.\n\nI can't begin to list the number of errors in your logic, or the number of times in your writings that you leaped to an erroneous assumption in this very short passage you wrote.  But I know that if you seek the truth, you will take the time to go speak to someone in person about your questions.  \n\nYou can even feel free to email me and I will be happy to talk to you more.  \n\nWe can walk through each passage here, and discuss the historical aspects that are recorded as well as what God is talking to us now about each of these passages.\n\nWe can discuss "What is the Mosaic Law", and how does it apply to the lives of God's people today.  We can also discuss spiritual warfare versus physical warfare and how it relates to the questions "Why would God kill innocent children? and order wars?"\n\nI welcome talking to you. I'm a Christian apologist.  We can debate, discuss, search and examine Bible history, teachings, prophesies, and hidden messages all day long, and it will not bother me, nor will I be offended if you don't agree.  \n\nI also welcome hearing about your religious beliefs. Although a devout Christian,  I enjoy studying other religions and beliefs as well.
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yes, however, the bible doesn't tell you everything. its been changed many times that there are barely any more truths left in it, no offense. i suggest you read the translation of the quran. its interesting, try it
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There's a book and software called "Who's Who in the Bible".  You can also check on amazon.com.  I put both links here for you.
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why bother looking for something about the bible. why not just read it yourself, or ask a christian about it? If you are really interested, just go to church yourself.........
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Even when I was a Pagan, I knew the Bible pretty well. I still studied it out of interest. I found it was an interesting book, and I loved the poetry aspect of it all. Of course as a Pagan, I did not believe that Jesus was the Son of God.  ( I've since turned my heart to the Lord Jesus Christ and Have a much deeper understanding of the Bible)\n\nI do understand, why the "Christians Only" thing, although I read many questions.\nIn the Beginning, when I first started on yahoo answers, I quickly learnt that many people like to bash religions on here, and people post gross, hateful and negitive things in Christian questions for no reason. I guess I've learnt to expect it on here.\n\nIf you put a question out like  " Christians, what is your favourite verse in the Bible".  Many christians will answer with genuine answers. Non-christians will answer aswell with some great heartfelt answers too.  Unfortunately some non-christians will post rude comments that have nothing to do with the question. Sexuial comments, religion bashing,off topic remarks, disrespectful posts.\nIf you leave a question open to "Whats you favourite verse in the Bible, it seems to be a magnet for even more nasty comments.\nSo I guess I can see why people post  " Christians only" \nBut I'm sure they mean " Christians Only, or Respectful people that wont bash their religion"\n\nOh and my favourite Psalm is...Psalm 19 1-9\n\nThe heavens declare the glory of God; \n the skies proclaim the work of his hands. \n Day after day they pour forth speech; \n night after night they display knowledge. \n There is no speech or language \n where their voice is not heard.
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Jesus is the one true God. Some people think that he was just a prophet from God, but he actually died for our sins. I mean the Jews rejected him, but what he went through at the cross, no one would have survived a part of what he went through. I am a struggling christian I admitt it, I am, because I am just not use to all the things that we r suppose to obey. But I am learning slowly. Hey but at least I am still learning more and more about God that I thought I understood before. The Bible is all the proof you need. I would sudgest to get a New King James Version to help you understand the words a little. I even have trouble understanding it. Hey I'm 15 I can have an escuse to have a little trouble. ~LOL~ Also look at Probvers, Acts, and Revlations. They will tell you of how he died for you, what is coming for us in the rapture, and how we should act as christians. I hope you take of what I said into concideration.
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I don't know exactly, but if you went to www.amazingfacts.org and asked them , they would be able to answer your question and any other Bible questions you have.
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This is a very debatable topic, interesting and all; however there are also many people who you may find are offended by this question. I am not one of them, actually I've spent many years studying such topics. There isn't a 100% correct answer, but if you are really interested, take some time to learn about the Ancient Roman and Greek religions, may sure you get scholarly information, so that it is correct, and take some time to look into the beginnings of Christianity, and the views on women from the Ancients perspective and the growing popularity of Christianity in the Ancient world. Good luck, and I hope you enjoy.
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You will need to check all directions and guidance from what the Bible teaches anyway so one of the best things you can do is to read and study and familiarise yourself with The Bible - a bit like the Bereans in Acts17/11.\n\nGod through the Holy Spirit is able to guide and lead and open your understanding, especially through The Bible. Just ask Him, and watch and pray.\n\nHaving said that it can be very helpful to have someone who can help spiritually and I strongly suggest you pray to God Himself to provide you with someone suitable. He is well able and it would be a good spiritual excercise to place it in His hands and wait on Him for His answer while you look.\n\nIn addition, if you are able to meet with other Christians that can be very encouraging and helpful and probably it is best to take time to get to know them to find out who is trusworthy and Biblically sound.\n\nMay God's provision prevail.
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If you really want the answer, then go here...\nhttp://www.biblebelievers.org/lages.htm
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Hi HAresh,\n You have asked for a lot of informaiton. I do not know where you live, but if you live in a country where christianity is restricted, it may be difficult to find a christian pastor or leader to help answer your questions. But first, if it is possible, then try to find someone near you , so you can spend all the time you want talking to someone.\n\nFirst of all the God of Christianity is a God of love. He sent his son to help us because we were sinners, and did many things wrong. We deserved to be punished, but Jesus took our place for that punishment to show his love for us. If we tell God we are sorry for the bad things we have done, and trust Jesus for his sacrifice for us, we will be accepted into God's family and live forever in heaven with him. \n\n Some people pray to earn their way to heaven. This way, if they get to heaven, they can say they earned it. We pray because we want to be close to God. We cannot earn our way to God. Jesus took this work away, and replaced it with his love. Love is the way to heaven. \n\nIf you cannot find a bible near you, please let me k now and  I will send you one....\n\nIf you would like a free copy of my book, I can send it to you electronically.  It tells my story as a christian. It is written in story form, so it is not just a book of facts. You learn as you read the story. Let me know if you want a copy.... see my link... don't worry about any money.... God's love is always free to those who are looking sincerely.\n\nwrite me if you wish.. ask all your questions.\n\nmtioran@yahoo.com
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I think the site is very interesting. Conservative Christians believe the bible is the word of god, which is obviously not true, as people here have said, there is a difference between the old and new testiment... therefore they ignore parts of the bible, so people DO ignore some of gods words! I have always wondered how people decided what parts of the bible they to ignore and what parts they follow... and have posted a lot of questions about that.. no one has an answer, they say you feel it in your heart or through god... all this explains why in the past Christians were so racist and destroyed so many cultures... and why they are homophobic now. They are affraid to even question the bible, but by ignoring things (like the old testiment) they not only question, they judge and reject. The site is worth a read... as it comes to the conclusion.. lets just reject the lot!\nChristianity is like this weight dragged along by humanity, reinforcing old out dating philosophies. We drag them along.. and say to them... slavery is bad.. they argue its in the bible, its ok... then after time the accept, because its from society where they get their beliefs not the bible.
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Okay, back in the day when the first set of pagans under Constantine converted to Christianity, a group of clergies and etc...got together and collected all the books every written by those who lived in that era of Jesus.  They sat in a council and decided which books they wanted to include in the bible and which ones they would throw out.  The people who wrote the current books of the bible read many of the ones who were not included, thus leaving us with a half written story of the bible.
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Interesting theory....I'm not sure how well that's going to work for you, especially because so many people see so many things in the bible differently.  If you do find something let me know though, like I said, sounds interesting.
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It is such a broad term "Christianity" that no one would listen to just one person.  Just the history of Christianity shows that as soon as one person starts to speak they're followed by a group of others all trying to speak louder.\n\nThe Bible, since it's the basis of Christianity, is the only thing that covers "all" of Christianity but even quoting from it leads to much confusion and disagreement.\n\nSo, the answer is, No body is speaking for all of Christianity.  Just individual speakers for parts of it.
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Dear Lupis_Noctum,\n\nI view myself as a Christian Moderate, and I recognize parts of the Bible as being literal and parts as being idiomatic and parts as being allegorical.\n\nI use exactly the same methodology that I use in reading any book. As you know, even in day to day speech, we use language and sentences that are sometimes literal, sometimes idiomatic and sometimes allegorical.\n\nSo I am not being inconsistent with day to day use of language when I understand the Bible similarly. (I use the historic-geographic-cultural method of understanding the Bible).\n\nCordially,\nJohn\nhttp://www.GodSci.org