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Since when are these two questions "basics"?

Wow... once again, reality, simple geometry, and simple physics have eluded you. The light (and, by extension, heat) impacting the surface of a sphere from a single source are dependent upon the angle at which that light impacts the surface. At the equator, the light hits at roughly 90 degrees...

No, Cathy Newman, I'm not suggesting that.

You're not wrong. The truth is that we live in a fallen world, and brutality is merely one expression of the sin that affects us all. People get their knickers in a twist over anything and everything. Although it is right to be upset about unnecessary violence and brutality, I suspect that many...

Well, it's obvious that you make unwarranted assumptions and don't read carefully.

Gee... I see 25 on that "Contents" list. I guess 30 was an exaggeration.

Right back atcha... You are the victim of your own criticism... or to put it more bluntly, a hypocrite. I suspect it's just poor wording on your part, but it appears that you have provided the answer to your own question.

It appears that you have misunderstood N6's words. The need for baptism is a generally-agreed-upon issue. The means and meaning of baptism are more controversial. Similarly, the need to take communion is generally agreed, but the means and meaning are debated. Neither of these is actually a...

In my own flesh, with no help from the Holy Spirit, I am indeed blind. However, with Him, I see some things clearly and He is teaching me others.

The primary difference is that genuine vaccinations actually prevent the recipient from developing the disease or passing it on. The new faux-vax jabs only mitigate symptoms and therefore cannot prevent either illness or transmission.

Actually, Arthur made a valid criticism. You are interpreting the passage you quoted in isolation from its context. It was indeed written to ancient Israel, not to modern Christians. It is instructive for modern Christians, as a warning, but it was not directed at us nor should we read it as...

No, he made a point that you hadn't considered and for which you had no adequate response. There are roughly 7.5 billion people on earth, yet unless they have no other choice, no two people groups eat exactly the same foods. How can food be any good if not even two people can agree on what to...

This is a great idea for a thread... in the Singles forum (tips hat to the photogenic OP). Seriously, there is a bit of an art to the backhanded compliment. A really good one leaves the recipient feeling complimented, and leaves just a niggling hint of "Did they really mean that?" That just...

Fair enough. I would encourage you to look at some other translations, as you may find the language easier to grasp. :)

Thanks, but I asked him why he uses the KJV. Other people's opinions of the KJV are irrelevant to my question.

Were your parents wrong about anything? Yes. Should you therefore reject everything they taught you? No. You are an adult, and you have the responsibility to examine what they taught you to find the truth. So it is with Church teachings: you have the responsibility to compare them with...

Does knowing the answer make a difference in your salvation? Not at all. Should you even be asking these questions? A resounding YES! Here's what I suggest: keep a journal specifically for your questions (whether digital or physical doesn't matter). Log the date, the question, and the relevant...

Hi Ken... I see you're using the KJV translation. I'm curious as to why a new Christian would choose a 400-year-old version with archaic language when there are modern-language versions readily available on BibleHub.

I appreciate your positive and encouraging attitude. There is one thing I'd like to address: "tithing" literally means "giving a tenth". It has no other meaning, so it has inherent parameters. One literally cannot "tithe" five percent, or 15%, or any other proportion. Further, because the word...

"Tithe" literally means "tenth". There isn't any command (or even suggestion) in the New Testament that Christians are to "tithe". There is plenty of instruction that Christians are to give though. The Law given to ancient Israel (not to the Church!) required giving a tenth of crops and...