Someone recently asked a question about marrying a person from a different Christian demonination. They were both devout Christians, but her fiance was in a different denomination. She stated that her preacher was strongly agaisnt her marriage, because it was his job to protect his “flock.” She was very upset, and was planning to leave [...]
If You Are Saved One Time, Are You Eternally Saved from God’s Judgement?
September 21, 2008 by
I completely respect other people’s beliefs, and I in no way want to offend anyone. But in my opinion, you are correct. If it were true that we could one time pray for forgiveness, and genuinely mean it in our heart, but then turn around and commit sins left and right and still get into [...]
What is the Worst and Best Things About Organized Religion and Belief?
September 21, 2008 by
Great Question. Here is my perspective: Most Inspiring: When you see someone that actually lives what they preach. Someone that is an all around great person, nice, loving, caring, and does the right thing because of their belief in God. The good deed that organized religions can do for less fortunate people, and the comfort [...]
I Have Cervical Cancer, Do You Think God Will Answer My Prayers?
September 18, 2008 by
This is a very difficult question I seen recently. A person stated that they had cervial cancer, and asked if God would answer their prayer so that they don’t need a 3rd surgery. This was a very sad question, and my heart goes out to this person that is dealing with this. Here was my [...]
Will We Have Jobs in Heaven or the New Earth? Will We Work?
September 18, 2008 by
This is a great question: Will we actually work or have jobs in heaven (or the new earth). I do not think we will have jobs/work/careers in the sense of the way we have them today. We probably won’t have a monetary system or anything like that. However, from the beginning, man has worked. Adam [...]
If Evolution is Correct, Why Aren’t There Still Cavemen or Other Species of Humans?
September 18, 2008 by
We have different species of cats (tigers, pumas, domestic cats, etc.). We have different types/species of dogs, bears, etc. But why is there only one race that can talk, walk, and act HUMAN? We all look the same, only difference is different shades of skin color. That is basically it, and that is produced internally, [...]
Is it A Sin to Hate Jews? Is the Jewish or Judaism Faith Sinful?
September 16, 2008 by
I recently received an email from someone telling me that they hated Jews. They said a Jew had done something bad to them, and now they hate all Jewish people. This person stated they believed in God, but didn’t go into specifics about their belief. This was obviously an incorrect way of thinking. This was [...]
Do I Need to Go to Church to Get to Heaven? Is it a Sin NOT to Attend Church?
September 16, 2008 by
Some people prefer not to attend church. There can be many different reasons: They work, they can’t afford the gas or offering, they don’t feel comfortable, they have some sort of disability, etc. So people often wonder if it is okay NOT to attend church? Are they still okay if they worship and pray in [...]
Do You Think it is Harder to Live With God or Without God?
September 16, 2008 by
This is a great question! Do you think it is harder to go through life living in accordance with God’s word, and following Him, or living without any religious views, etc.? As someone who has lived as an agnostic/atheist, and also as a believer, I can give you my personal feelings on it: 1. Living [...]
Why Doesn’t God Heal People? What About Amputees? Does Prayer Work?
September 16, 2008 by
One big argument non-believers (atheist, agnostics, etc.) use to try to disprove the existence of God is Jesus’ words about prayer. Jesus tells us in Mark Chapter 7 that, “Ask and it will be given, seek and you will find, etc.” But we have to look at what Jesus is really saying here. Is he [...]
How Did Adam and Eve’s Children Have Children? Who Did They Marry?
September 16, 2008 by
People often wonder this: “If Adam and Eve were the first people God created, where did Cain and the other children get their wives, or marry?” After all, wouldn’t that have been a sin and wouldn’t it have been incest? Wouldn’t their children have had genetic issues since they were so closely related? This is [...]
Isn’t it Silly How Atheists, Agnostics, and Religious People Always Argue?
September 16, 2008 by
I recently received a question indicating how silly it was that religious and non-religious people often seem to be at each other’s throats, and that they are always arguing. The person stated that they were atheist or agnostic themselves, but that they do appreciate some aspects of religions. They have some religious friends, and they [...]
What Will Jesus Look Like When He Comes Back? Will He Remember Us?
September 15, 2008 by
Recently I received some questions about what Jesus will be like when He returns to establish God’s kingdom. Here were my replies: Question 1: Will Jesus still be the same person He was last time He was on Earth? Yes, in personality He will be the exact same way. This is evidenced by the fact that [...]
How Can I Learn More About God? How Can I Connect and Become More Spiritual?
September 15, 2008 by
Many people make a decision that they would like to learn more about God, and potentially pursue a spiritual study. This is always great, because I think everyone in their life-time should examine what their beliefs really are, and stand by those beliefs. A person recently contacted me and asked how they can begin to [...]
Why Is God Punishing Me? Why Don’t He Help Me?
September 15, 2008 by
Someone recently emailed me telling me that they have been depressed and miserable for several months now. They didn’t go into details, but a male figure (perhaps boyfriend or husband) did something bad, and they are really hurting and having a hard time forgiving it. Also, they are questioning their beliefs in God. Here is [...]