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The NT does not explicitly teach that the church be led by men (though this is a common misreading from English translations), and certainly does not command that the pastor be a male. As for women "having a say", the only statement hinting they shouldn't is in 1 Corinthians 14, which is very...

From what political interest, and by what means? One example is baptizo being translated as "baptism" (essentially an invented word) instead of "immersion". This was the influence of the English church which practiced sprinkling and still does today.

One might not find the movement in the early historical records, though one should find the doctrine espoused by the movement.

"Hi" is always welcome. I'm doing well, enjoying newly-married life. :)

I wondered what caused all this dust in the air. Now I know: Someone blew it off the crypt before pushing back the heavy stone cover.

Thanks! ... I think. ;) If this were his first post of the type (someone else's pseudobiblical ideas presented with a clickbait title), I might have been less forthright. It isn't, by far, so some direct feedback is in order.

Generally I agree with your post. I take issue with your closing sentence, because you lump together the 19th-century cults with genuinely Christian movements that have begun more recently.

Click-baiting, fear-mongering twaddle, devoid of any meaningful application or spiritual insight.

Perhaps you could explain of what you think the political tainting in the NIV consists. It's not hypothetical, it's real, and it resulted in certain words being chosen in the English version that people take today as being "the word of God". Because of the modern ignorance of political...

Um, it is an archaic form of English, and the only way it is “more precise” is in its use of third-person pronouns. Are you suggesting that modern translations are tainted by politics? Are you suggesting that the KJV was not tainted by 17th-century politics?

I want the kind of wife... that I have. :cool:

There are no "rules". However, in some subcultures, people expect that the man pays for the dates (even all of them), but that's a cultural expectation, not a rule. Personally, I think that's silly in a time when most women earn their own living and often make more than the men.

Each thread is reviewed by the moderators prior to being posted. They will stop a thread if they feel it is promoting false beliefs. Otherwise, feel free to discuss, though I would recommend showing the biblical response to the errors of other belief systems, and not just discussing the errors...

It is well known that the word "trinity" is not in Scripture. So, instead of framing the question such that it limits the answer, ask it in such a way that the truth of the matter can be revealed to you. Look for Scripture confirming that the Holy Spirit is God (there is plenty). From that...

Well, certainly not that of the Catholic "church". The Holy Spirit's interpretation is authoritative. That of any man (or body of men) is not, unless it agrees with that of the Holy Spirit.

While your first sentence is sound, your second is very much misguided. Delayed marriage does not lead to any of these, necessarily, and certainly isn't the only cause. The root problem is sin, and the only solution is the Holy Spirit changing one's life and motivations from inside the...

Counting calories is bad for your mental health., and a waist is a terrible thing to mind.

It's not simple. My response depends upon at least three things: - The content and appearance of the cookies. I like oatmeal-choc chip, with dark chocolate. Plain choc chop with milk (-defiled) chocolate will stay on the plate. If they look overdone, they will stay put. - The proximity to my...

No, it is not even remotely an accurate paraphrase. The article was describing the environment outside. Baumgartner was inside a properly-prepared suit which protected him from the harsh environment. That aside, what is your point?

Condescending? Wow. I have been a bit busy in the last month. I read the article; it doesn't support your position at all... likely because you continually make arguments rooted in ignorance of basic physics (as well as being devoid of scriptural foundation).