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Is Christianity the only true religion?
Is Christianity the only true religion: For the sake of simplicity in answering this question, we will not answer the question: Is Christianity True? We will assume you have already arrived at a conclusion regarding this question and are either curious about the validity of other religions, or are confused as to why Christians make such an audacious claim. Whatever your conclusion is regarding the validity of Christianity, you must address this question from the perspective that Christianity is true. The very wording of this question “Is Christianity the only true religion?” necessitates such a perspective. So, whether or not…
Does Westboro Represent Christianity?
Does Westboro Represent Christianity: To answer this question: does Westboro represent Christianity? We have to determine two things: 1) What does Westboro represent? 2) Is this in sync with the fundamentals of Christianity? What does Westboro represent : Determining what Westboro represents is not a difficult task. A quick review of their website, press releases, and demonstrations clearly reveal what exactly Westboro represents. They have made no effort to disguise their beliefs and goals. Central to the mission of Westboro is to proclaim: “God hates fags.” In the words of Westboro: …[to conduct] peaceful demonstrations opposing the fag lifestyle…
Does Science Oppose Christianity?
Does Science Oppose Christianity: Some Christians perceive science as man’s attempt to explain a universe without God; viewing science as anti-God. While this is a very small minority of Christians, they are very vocal and very noticeable to the non-Christian community. It is important for Christians to understand the distinction between a non-God (or secular) answer and an anti-God answer. Simply because the scientific process and conclusions are largely secular, this does not mean the scientific process and conclusions are anti-God. A good analogy would be auto maintenance: If one were to notice a strange sound coming from their car,…
What is God?
What is God: Throughout the various religions are various interpretations and definitions of “God.” Some religions, such as Taoism, teaches God is enigmatic, an unknowable cosmic force. Other religions, such as Hinduism, teach God is Pantheistic, the accumulation of everything (everything is God and God is everything). The Christian definition of God is far more complex than either of these theories. Qualities of God according to Christianity: God is the template from which man is designed. God is the creator of the universe. God is infinite, holy, all powerful, all present, and all knowing. God is intimately involved in our lives….
Should I raise my children Christian?
Should I Raise My Children Christian: To answer this question we must acknowledge this question has two different possible meanings: Should I raise by children to be Christians? or; Should I raise my children with Christianity? While these two questions appear the same, they are actually very different. In Jewish tradition, one is born Jewish and will be Jewish throughout their lives if they are born to a Jewish mother. In Islamic tradition, one is born Muslim and will be Muslim throughout their lives if their father is Muslim. According to both these religions, if the child later in life rejects the faith of Judaism or Islam,…
What does it mean to be created in the image of God?
What does it mean to be created in the image of God: Many have criticized Christianity for maintaining a belief in such an anthropomorphic God (in the likeness of Man). According to Christianity, God is not anthropomorphic, man is theomorphic (in the likeness of God). Christianity teaches God created man in his likeness. Therefore, God is the template from which we were created. Many have identified qualities and characteristics that distinguish man from animals. These qualities and characteristics include: self awareness, emotions, complex comprehension, complex social structure, pursuit of knowledge, love, revenge, justice, and empathy. These are the qualities…
What is a cult?
… regarding the divinity of Christ. Because the doctrine of the divinity of Christ is central to defining the Christian religion, members of this Church cannot be (by definition) called Christians. Therefore they are called a cult of Christianity. Of all the types of cults, these are generally the most harmless. They wish to identify with a major religion and may appear from the outside to be nothing more than a denomination. However, their beliefs are too different to responsibly call them a denomination of the world religion. Cult of principles A cult of principles is a body of people united…
Can we prove the Resurrection?
Can We Prove The Resurrection: Central to the beliefs of Christianity is the resurrection of Christ. If Christ did not resurrect, the Christian religion is an absolute farce. However, if Christ did resurrect, then the Christian religion, at its core, is absolutely true: And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. 1 Corinthians 15:17-19 More than any other event, the…
Biblical Contradiction: There is one or three gods:
… in Your sight, please do not pass Your servant by. Genesis 18:1-3 For there are three that testify: 1 John 5:7 Explanation: This issue of whether or not Christianity identifies a single God or three independent God’s has been a point of confusion and controversy for as long as Christianity has existed. There are two explanations for Deuteronomy 6:4 and its apparent incompatibility with the Christian concept of the Trinity. Here, at NewApologia we only support one of these arguments. However, in the interest of best equipping our readers we have decided to include both arguments: Argument One: the Hebrew…
What are African Religions?
… have an effect upon others. However, its use is considered an offense against the balance between the natural and supernatural. African Religions reserve the practice of witchcraft and sorcery for the purpose of defeating other’s malicious use of the practice. Today, many of the African Religions have been strongly influenced by the rise of Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Hinduism within the continent. These influences have given rise to several new churches and movements. With the spread of Africans and African Religions across the globe (primarily by means of slave trading) varying African-based religions and Churches have risen in America, Central…