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That really isn't healthy or a safe thing to do. Most doctors would caution against it. Starvation can severely weaken the heart muscles of vital proteins and cause serious issues down the road. Its what killed Karen Carpenter at the age of 32. Going +6 weeks without food sounds more like...

These days theology can be more religious than biblical.. Theology is not necessarily limited to a biblical God, but is the study of God. JMO

I find no evidence that the authors misrepresented what God intended scripture to say. The writers were inspired by the Holy Spirit; "All scripture is given by inspiration of God" (2 Timothy 3:16). So no, I don't think each writer relied or relayed their own personal composition, although some...

Yes, that was my point... "Because John only focused on Mary, does not mean he contradicted the other gospel writers".

This year I fasted for 2 days.... Last year I fasted for 4 days, and lost 5 lbs. No specific reason for doing so, just exercising self-control over the flesh. After 4 days, I started feeling weak and got dizzy, so I wouldn't recommend going longer than that because its probably not healthy. I...

I agree... No one had to of been lying.. Its like John's gospel only saying that Mary Magdalene went to Christ tomb, while Matthew has 2 Mary's going to the tomb, and Luke says there were 3 or more women who went to the tomb (John 20:1, Matthew 28:1, Luke 24:10). Because John only focused on...

Welcome aboard Denise. *<[:{ )

I personally don't think Christ displayed doubt in those verses. He was quoting the 22nd Psalm on the cross, teaching prophecy until the very end. And the cup he referred to was likely the cup of wrath he would pour out. He knew his mission and purpose, but the ramifications post sacrifice would...

I think if unborn children could vote, they'd say "No".

Jesus isn't who sends us to hell, he's who delivered us from hell. You need not fear him, every agonizing minute on the cross was for you and I.... I can't think of anyone in the world that would do for me what Jesus did, it was a demonstration of love that I can't begin to comprehend. If your...

I personally don't believe that either of those "miracles" actually occurred.

That's a very interesting notation, I hadn't noticed that before.. Isaiah 61 mentions the day of vengeance, but Jesus omitted the last half of the verse. Perhaps that's why the Jews didn't recognize who he was, they were likely looking for more of a military type of deliverer? I wonder if...

The 'Church' is not a man-made organization, but the many membered body of Christ. We have his Word, and it isn't dependent on any specific denomination or only administered by the church building on the corner. Those are just devices used to gather together for fellowship, inspiration...

Imo, miracles were a gift given to the first 70 apostles to establish the Church. Miracles are no longer necessary, these supernatural healings ended in the first century. There have been no authenticated accounts of miracles in the modern day church. Those who call themselves “faith healers”...

Its probably prudent not to implicitly trust too many people these days, but that's just because there aren't a lot of honorable people around.. You want to guard against being overly paranoid though, there are times when trust is a necessity, so you can't always assume that everyone is of...

Ditto, I think its a pretty good forum too, despite the many differences of opinion and interpretation. But I reckon that's how we learns things, adjust our views, and considers things we hadn't thought of before. The only turn-off for me is the excessively long post, where some members ramble...

Yes, I can certainly agree with that...... Obama's affordable healthcare act originally forced Catholics to pay for contraceptives and abortions, totally violating religious freedom. But still, the individual freedom to erase mistakes has certainly reduced the birthrates. Its a modern...

Responsible parents have children that they can afford to take of. They get married and find jobs first, then decide to have a family. The problem is, they are being taxed to death to pay for all the irresponsible parents who are unemployed and having children out of wedlock. Single parent...

I never twist scripture.... Some of the rules just don't apply to me :) Actually, I think its natural for Christians to apply a very liberal interpretation to things they struggle with. Instances where we think that our good intentions are good enough, i.g; I didn't really steal it because i...