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Bible Question: jaknik, I've read through your posts to date and many of the corresponding responses of my fellow forum users to them. I have but one question for you: Are you, jaknik, or do you claim to be, a Christian? --Hank |
Bible Answer: You bet, Hank. A very responsible Christian, one who is not afraid to delve, probe, ask, challenge. And I might add, a Christian who does not believe in "house of cards". If you or your fellow forum folks do, then they do. I have never been afraid of any challenges to my beliefs. And by the way: same question that I've posed before--if people truly want to learn, study, enhance, and understand their own beliefs and faith, then no question should be off limits. My supreme example would be that of Jesus Christ, or for that matter, Paul. Both of them asked plenty of questions, challenged many of the established views, etc. Thank God, they did.... If you feel uncomfortable concerning questions and legitimate "problems", then you should ask yourself "why?" I, too, have read through some of the threads, and noted that some individuals (especially one) wishes to "control" what others think and say. That's too bad because a whole lot of learning could go by the wayside. Do I believe "exactly" the way you do? Probably not. Or the way others do? Maybe, maybe not. But how can anyone learn, improve, understand unless the exchange of ideas are allowed? By your question and tone, you wish me off this list? No problem. |