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mick24458 · Tadpole Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 18 Location: Australia

Hi all, looking forward tofinding out what other people think about the ever increasing questions I have. So many controversial issues amongst those that love Jesus that it is difficult to sort through the junk and work out wht the Bible really says.
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Ana · Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 10:07 am Post subject:

Welcome to the board!

Yes, it's true that there are a lot of conflicting viewpoints amongst Christians, but it's really interesting trying to get to the bottom of things! One thing almost all Christians can agree on is that if everyone really understood what the Bible says, a lot of problems would be solved.

Nobby · Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 4:19 pm Post subject:

Hi Mick, Welcome to our board!! Very Happy

There are many here that would be willing to help you. It sometimes may be confusing! Confused or disgusted

But there is a lot to be learned here!
You have questions ask one of the Mod's or myself.
Have fun,
Nobby
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Siam · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:25 am Post subject:

Ana Quote:

Yes, it's true that there are a lot of conflicting viewpoints amongst Christians, but it's really interesting trying to get to the bottom of things! quote]

This don't make no sense. "One thing almost all Christians can agree on is that if everyone really understood what the Bible says, a lot of problems would be solved."

Does it mean that most don't understand the bible? And if they don't why is the thing so bloody hard to understand?

For the love of a leaning post.
Siam.

MoJo · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:09 am Post subject:

hi Mick, welcome to the board.

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Ana · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:00 am Post subject:

Siam · Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 10:08 pm Post subject:

Thanks; now I see?

It really is a complicated issue and you have bought up a lot of questions that I have thought about for many years.

I believe the main problem with Christianity and the Bible is that so many seem to need it to be a historical document more than a spiritual one.
It’s as if the fact that it might not be historical makes it lose its worth and value as map of our inner selves.

Personally I would like to see more non-Christians reading and using the bible for the sheer fact that it is a brilliant metaphysical tool.
The bible really makes lots more sense when you can see parallels between it and other religious writings as well.

Anyhoo' more of a topic for the discussion page then for Mick’s’ first post page.

Thanks for chatting,

Lotsa love; Siam.
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Ana · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:56 am Post subject:

Hi Siam,

Those are some good points - certainly food for thought, anyways. I think you're right that this isn't really the thread for our little conversation, though Wink

Cheers,
Ana
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Trinity1 · Emperor of the World Joined: 02 Apr 2006 Posts: 3123

I think if you wanted some opinions on some controversial questions... you just might have found the right place. Laughing

Welcome to Disneyland.

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mick24458 · Tadpole Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Posts: 18 Location: Australia

Thanks for your replies and yes, I've certainly come to the right place to delve into the plethora of contvoersial topics found in the bible and amongst believers.
Reading around the many bible discussions is my task for the moment then learning the correct etiquette for posting and arguing then into the fray to challenge both my own and others' thinking.
Don't you just love the Bible and all it contains.
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