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 05/22/2013 01:06:18 PM · #1676
If Adam was the First Man, fashioned by God, and Eve the first woman, fashioned by God from Adam's rib, where did their children's wives come from?

If we're all descended from A&E, why don't we all share the same mitochondrial DNA?

How did Noah get rid of the dinosaur poop?
 05/22/2013 01:13:34 PM · #1677
What happens to the Jews, Muslims and Hindus when they arrive at the gates of a Christian Heaven?
 05/22/2013 01:14:55 PM · #1678
Originally posted by GeneralE:
If Adam was the First Man, fashioned by God, and Eve the first woman, fashioned by God from Adam's rib, where did their children's wives come from?

If we're all descended from A&E, why don't we all share the same mitochondrial DNA?

How did Noah get rid of the dinosaur poop?


the rain washed it away.
 05/22/2013 01:18:17 PM · #1679
so who is going to answer these tough questions or are you all going to sit around and think up plausible solutions?
 05/22/2013 01:19:17 PM · #1680
Originally posted by Mike:
Originally posted by GeneralE:
How did Noah get rid of the dinosaur poop?


the rain washed it away.

From inside the Ark? I doubt all the dinos were on deck at all times, especially during the rainy period ...
 05/22/2013 01:23:30 PM · #1681
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by Mike:
Originally posted by GeneralE:
How did Noah get rid of the dinosaur poop?


the rain washed it away.

From inside the Ark? I doubt all the dinos were on deck at all times, especially during the rainy period ...


no they weren't on the ark, didn't you pay attention in Sunday School? the dinosaurs died in the flood.

Message edited by author 2013-05-22 13:23:36.
 05/22/2013 01:26:22 PM · #1682
OK, Mike's first question is the most serious, but I think it's covered under the problem of evil question I posted. The rest aren't really what I'm looking for. They are too specific and it wouldn't take a whole session to address them. Perhaps Paul's questions could be included under the heading of "the reliability of the Bible" which could hit all sorts of topics (literal vs. non-literal interpretation, formation of the Canon, textual criticism, etc).

Mike, I will be addressing them. BTW, these questions do not have black-and-white "this is the answer" responses. That's why I'm using the word "discussion" versus "answer".
 05/22/2013 01:35:58 PM · #1683
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
OK, Mike's first question is the most serious, but I think it's covered under the problem of evil question I posted. The rest aren't really what I'm looking for. They are too specific and it wouldn't take a whole session to address them. Perhaps Paul's questions could be included under the heading of "the reliability of the Bible" which could hit all sorts of topics (literal vs. non-literal interpretation, formation of the Canon, textual criticism, etc).

Mike, I will be addressing them. BTW, these questions do not have black-and-white "this is the answer" responses. That's why I'm using the word "discussion" versus "answer".


i dont understand the need of the discussion. It seems much better served to be a sermon: "Why you dont need answers to the the tough questions"

Faith, you either have it or you don't. Thanks folks, enjoy your day, don't forget to tithe.

;-)
 05/22/2013 01:42:01 PM · #1684
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Perhaps Paul's questions could be included under the heading of "the reliability of the Bible" which could hit all sorts of topics (literal vs. non-literal interpretation, formation of the Canon, textual criticism, etc).

That would make sense ... discuss the issues of translation, and the fact that the (unknown) authors were most often writing centuries after the events described.

"Where" was God before the Creation (a.k.a. the "big bang"?)?
Who/what created God?
 05/22/2013 01:50:35 PM · #1685
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Perhaps Paul's questions could be included under the heading of "the reliability of the Bible" which could hit all sorts of topics (literal vs. non-literal interpretation, formation of the Canon, textual criticism, etc).

That would make sense ... discuss the issues of translation, and the fact that the (unknown) authors were most often writing centuries after the events described.

"Where" was God before the Creation (a.k.a. the "big bang"?)?
Who/what created God?


Paul! Are you not reading my posts? :) I have that exact question already! (It's a good one though.)

JH, I forgot to address your question. I thought about something along those lines about other religions, but it isn't necessarily going to be "tough" from the Christian point of view, is it? Still, it may be fruitful ground or it could be covered in the "What's up with Hell?" question.
 05/22/2013 01:52:35 PM · #1686
Originally posted by GeneralE:
That would make sense ... discuss the issues of translation, and the fact that the (unknown) authors were most often writing centuries after the events described.


Translation...definitely. Timing is good too, but people will be most interested in the New Testament but your statement just isn't accurate for the NT.
 05/22/2013 02:08:11 PM · #1687
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Originally posted by GeneralE:
That would make sense ... discuss the issues of translation, and the fact that the (unknown) authors were most often writing centuries after the events described.


Translation...definitely. Timing is good too, but people will be most interested in the New Testament but your statement just isn't accurate for the NT.

Decades later then? Written by people who did not witness the events they describe? However you want to put it; it is my impression that most of the book is neither strictly autobiographical narrative nor journalistic reportage ...
 05/22/2013 02:50:21 PM · #1688
What is a "soul"? What space does it inhabit? Where does it go when we die? What happens/ed to the souls of those who were born and lived ignorant of Christ and His message?
 05/22/2013 03:10:42 PM · #1689
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
What is a "soul"? What space does it inhabit? Where does it go when we die? What happens/ed to the souls of those who were born and lived ignorant of Christ and His message?


Hmmm, I like it. Can you think of a more generic heading to put stuff like this under?
 05/22/2013 04:23:31 PM · #1690
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
What is a "soul"? What space does it inhabit? Where does it go when we die? What happens/ed to the souls of those who were born and lived ignorant of Christ and His message?


Hmmm, I like it. Can you think of a more generic heading to put stuff like this under?

Metaphysics & Christianity?
 05/22/2013 07:15:25 PM · #1691

Is morality religion based?

Ray
 05/22/2013 07:32:38 PM · #1692
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Is morality religion based?

Ray

I'd add to that ... is morality solely/only religion-based?
 05/22/2013 08:16:33 PM · #1693
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Is morality religion based?

Ray


Hmmm. I'd have to expand a bit, but I think this might be a good one. Just a quick Morality/Ethics 101 course. Objective morality. Subjective morality. Universal morality. etc.
 05/22/2013 08:17:00 PM · #1694
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by RayEthier:
Is morality religion based?

Ray

I'd add to that ... is morality solely/only religion-based?


It doesn't take me the whole hour to say, "duh!" ;) Just kidding.
 05/22/2013 08:35:38 PM · #1695
Why Christianity? Why not another religion? Why is indoctrination of one specific religion favored at a young age over teaching theology in general with no bias towards a single religion?
 05/22/2013 09:22:53 PM · #1696
Originally posted by yanko:
Why Christianity? Why not another religion? Why is indoctrination of one specific religion favored at a young age over teaching theology in general with no bias towards a single religion?


You lose points for using the word indoctrination which ranks up there on DPC Rant with "bigot" as words with next to no value.

A comparative religions class would be interesting, but probably beyond the scope of what I'm thinking about doing.
 05/22/2013 09:34:27 PM · #1697
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Originally posted by yanko:
Why Christianity? Why not another religion? Why is indoctrination of one specific religion favored at a young age over teaching theology in general with no bias towards a single religion?


You lose points for using the word indoctrination which ranks up there on DPC Rant with "bigot" as words with next to no value.

A comparative religions class would be interesting, but probably beyond the scope of what I'm thinking about doing.


What word should i have used? Btw, I thought you wanted tough questions. Maybe you meant questions that seem tough?
 05/22/2013 09:44:28 PM · #1698
You could use teaching since its done in the same way parents teach anything else to young children. We either indoctrinate them in everything from not hitting your sister to tying your shoes, or we indoctrinate them in nothing. It's just an inflammatory word and I'm pretty sure you know that.
 05/22/2013 09:50:55 PM · #1699
How should a student of scripture resolve seemingly conflicting statements ?

Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
is tough to reconcile with
1st Corinthians 1:19: "For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent."

Or

Luke 22:36 He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.”
paired with
Matthew 5:8-9 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

One of the great difficulties of faith is finding a single message to follow in the world, and that is also true in any spiritual writing. How can you chose which words to follow if you are giving over your self to God, when some words and teachings have to be resolved by giving greater importance to some than others ? How do you know you are not bending the word by cafeteria reading, yet it is difucult to give every verse equal weight.
 05/22/2013 10:05:34 PM · #1700
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Originally posted by yanko:
Why Christianity? Why not another religion? Why is indoctrination of one specific religion favored at a young age over teaching theology in general with no bias towards a single religion?


You lose points for using the word indoctrination which ranks up there on DPC Rant with "bigot" as words with next to no value.

A comparative religions class would be interesting, but probably beyond the scope of what I'm thinking about doing.


Yeah, whatever ya say Doc. :)
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