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It’s always difficult when discussing the RCC. On one hand they were adamant about keeping the NT writings pure and spreading the Gospel. On the other the RCC since it’s foundation has been its own “Faith” so to speak. It’s hard to decipher as there is about 1400 years of Church history.

As I find myself in different conversations online, I always come across the atheist that uses a bunch of scientific terminologies and processes to explain how the universe came into being. I never run away from the challenge. Of course I’m called a “Flat-Earther, snake charmer, friend of an...

I see no issues with watching a game for entertainment. Of course other's may differ with regards to that. It would also depend on if a person obverses the sabbath or not.

You O God sit on Your throne of glory. You look down on the Earth and it’s inhabitants. Small we are, but mighty are your elect. From the four corners you call your people. With a thunderous voice You make Your presence known. Kings honor You, nations bow before You, Your enemies flee in fear...

Thank you!

I’m kind of leaning that way as well. One of the biggest ways to deceive people is by using a misconception of love.

This is true, and his response was issued as so. One can certainly judge for themselves: https://www.christianpost.com/news/hillsong-church-pastor-brian-houston-denies-promoting-chrislam-says-sermon-taken-out-of-context.html

To Adam he said, "Because you listened to your wife and ate fruit from the tree about which I commanded you, 'You must not eat from it,' "Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life. Genesis 3:17

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While I admit I do like some of Bethels music, I really call into question the Church’s doctrine with certain things like dominionism and faith healing. If there is any redeeming aspects, only God knows what they are.

I love that proverb. I call the book of proverbs the “God applications for living a righteous life”

Sex outside of marriage in God eyes is sexual immorality. Why do I say this, because God is the external moral Arbiter. If God is the standard of what is good than any deviation from that is what is evil. Evil is not a thing. If God said sex is between a married man and women, He is stating what...

The best false teachings are the ones with a certain percentage of truth mixed deception.

That’s my contention. A lot of churches here in the US are trying to attract new members by putting on shows and such. The sermons have very little Bible reading and are more akin happy feelings and thoughts.

Obviously Brain has never read the Quran.

So you actually attended Hillsong? What was the preaching/teaching like? I know some about Bethel but not so much Hillsong.

Not at all. Whatever you do it unto the Lord.

Kissing is an act of affection which there is nothing wrong with that. As you listed, there are different ways in which a kiss can be conducted. If the kiss is for sexual arousal or could lead to that, you may want to back off if not married.

I would say I’m not surprised by how influential the Church is on young people. It’s energetic, juvenile, and engaging. These things attracts. Bill Johnson will certainly have to give answers for how he is misleading his flock.

Yes it is. Redding California.