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Does Christianity allow eating pork and horse meat, which even though it is prohibited by the Jewish Law?
I am a Malaysian Muslim and am very curious about Christian diets. I've heard that Christianity prohibited eating Pork and Horse Meat but why do my Presbyterian classmates always eat both Pork and Horse Meat food for their lunch at my school? As a…
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Catholicism - Consequences of not believing in all dogmas
What are the consequences according to the Catholic Church for members of the Catholic Church in case of not believing in all dogmas?
For example
Rejecting the notion of the bodily ascension or assumption into heaven (alive) as introduced in…
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Is the English translation of "Book of Mormon" ever revised or updated, and if so, on what basis given that the golden plates have disappeared?
The English used in the initial translation of the book of Mormon is KJV-esque English. I'm wondering if there have ever been new English translations as time goes by, and as the English language has developed?
If so, what are these translations…
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What is the basis for Cessationism?
Cessationism is the belief held by some protestants that the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as prophecy, do not occur in present day. The general thinking is that these gifts "ceased" at the completion of the canon, closing any new…
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What evidence do we have today about Christian groups not represented at the first four ecumenical councils?
Were there any Christian groups that existed during the time of the first four ecumenical councils and that were not represented at them either because they chose not to attend or they were not invited or, perhaps, were not even known?
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How do Calvinists explain God's wanting no one to perish and electing some to judgement?
I have two ideas that have support in the bible, but seem to contradict! Please help! I am looking for a Calvinist/Evangelical answer.
These two verses have the general effect that God does not want anybody to go to hell.
The Lord is not slow in…
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Why did John Newton oppose Handel's Messiah?
Recently, while listening to a lecture on worship by Kevin Twit, I was surprised to hear John Newton's opinion on Handel's Messiah:
John Newton, the author of "Amazing Grace," refused to let Handel's Messiah be performed in his church. Do you know…
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Is there a historical reason why the liturgical colour purple eventually replaced black to symbolize penance?
Is there a historical reason why the liturgical colour purple eventually replaced black to symbolize penance?
This question does not have its' answer in the difference between the two forms of the Latin Rite as both rites employed the liturgical…
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If jealousy is sin, how can God be jealous?
Exodus 20:4–5 reads:
for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for
the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who
hate me
But jealousy is sin, as explicitly stated in the NT:
Galatians…
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What is the difference between "catholicism" and "catholic"?
In the Apostle's Creed, the term "catholic" is used in describing the reciter's belief:
I believe ... in the holy catholic church
This creed is used by a wide variety of denominations, and therefore I'd find it very hard to believe that it always…
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What is the Toronto Blessing?
Just over a decade ago there was much hype in the media about the Toronto Blessing, a phenomenon that began at Toronto Airport Church and subsequently spread from there. What is it? Is it still happening?
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According to the Mormon doctrines, who created the universe?
This may be related to a previous question about the first god who began eternal progression. This is something I've really been wondering for a while.
If the Almighty God began life as a man, he must have been part of this universe. As part of…
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Significance of Virgins in the Catholic Church
Why are Virgins so popular in the Catholic Church (specifically in Mexico and Latin America)? Aside from the obvious, Virgin Mary, there are "Virgins" of practically every major Catholic Church throughout Mexico. The Virgin of Guadalupe is the…
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Is there a basis for Christian holidays in the Bible?
I was just curious if holiday celebrations like Christmas and Easter were written in the Bible, not merely mentioned but specifically indicating that people should celebrate them. It seems to me that celebrations like Christmas and Easter come from…
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1 John Chapter 1 & 3 - Is there an apparent contradiction?
I have often wondered why the author of 1 John, in the beginning of his letter, seems to claim that even though people have accepted Christ they will continue to sin, but two chapters later he seems to be making the opposite claim? I've never found…
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