matthew 16:18
18 And I tell you that you are Peter,[a] and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades[b] will not overcome it.
what does mean this verse to you?
I'm not trying to start a religious battle, but it is historical fact that the founding fathers of America were not only non-Christian, but some of them even spoke out against Christianity entirely. I just want to know why a lot of Christians, when presented with this info in black and white...
I have engaged in Shorinji for five years before, but I am currently taking Aikido class (which is the only option among martial arts). I know that Aikido is used in many organizations including police or security agency, but I am still finding myself asking "Which is more practical art?" I...
If so then why did he say my lord and my God referring to Jesus? Or was not part of the church?
New World Bible
26 Well, eight days later his disciples were again indoors, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and he stood in their midst and said: “May YOU have...
..."Jesus" in the Declaration? How about the Bill of Rights?
I don't mean individual state's bills of rights because those came much later and were not created by the founding fathers. I'm talking about the legal documents that our founding fathers created.
I would like exact quotations of...
..."Jesus" in the Declaration? How about the Bill of Rights?
I don't mean individual state's bills of rights because those came much later and were not created by the founding fathers. I'm talking about the legal documents that our founding fathers created.
I would like exact quotations of...
..."Jesus" in the Declaration? How about the Bill of Rights?
I don't mean individual state's bills of rights because those came much later and were not created by the founding fathers. I'm talking about the legal documents that our founding fathers created.
I would like exact quotations of...
..."Jesus" in the Declaration? How about the Bill of Rights?
I don't mean individual state's bills of rights because those came much later and were not created by the founding fathers. I'm talking about the legal documents that our founding fathers created.
I would like exact quotations of...
..."Jesus" in the Declaration? How about the Bill of Rights?
I don't mean individual state's bills of rights because those came much later and were not created by the founding fathers. I'm talking about the legal documents that our founding fathers created.
I would like exact quotations of...
..."Jesus" in the Declaration? How about the Bill of Rights?
I don't mean individual state's bills of rights because those came much later and were not created by the founding fathers. I'm talking about the legal documents that our founding fathers created.
I would like exact quotations of...
..."Jesus" in the Declaration? How about the Bill of Rights?
I don't mean individual state's bills of rights because those came much later and were not created by the founding fathers. I'm talking about the legal documents that our founding fathers created.
I would like exact quotations of...
..."Jesus" in the Declaration? How about the Bill of Rights?
I don't mean individual state's bills of rights because those came much later and were not created by the founding fathers. I'm talking about the legal documents that our founding fathers created.
I would like exact quotations of...
we allow gay marriage? Okay, so this isn't much of a question, but to any of the ignorant people out there who actually stand by my above statment "This country was founded on god, we must have forgotten about him, which is why we allow gay marriage" This country was also founded by people who...
What is the first suspect who comes to your mind when you hear the news about the terrorist attack?
A Muslim.And you will most probably be right;over 90% of the total number of the terrorist attacks in the world are committed by Muslims.
And if you listen to the news about the armed conflict,who...
See article:
http://www.bahai.org/dir/worldwide/persecution
http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/05/22/iran.bahais/
It would seem that the "proud Iranians" would appreciate their intellectual leaders...
No, the Ba'hai were persecuted long before modern Iran...
I have been told that Christ would not be very pleased with the message that is preached in his name (click on my avatar if you want more context for this question).
So is this the key to a popular religion? Wait till the founder is gone, and then just give the "religious market" a message...