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An interesting thing that my dad talked to me about is the possibility of the creation of a world with the appearence of age.
It seems that Adam and Eve were created adults. Did they have belly buttons? Weird question. But even if they didn’t, modern scientists probably could look at them (in an imaginary universe where imaginary modern day scientists could do imaginary studies on Adam and Eve) and tell us how they could have developed. But that doesn’t change that they’d still be pretty young.
So what if God made an Earth with the appearence of age? Then it would look like it could have developed for millions of years, but it would still really be quite young.
Of course, that’s not a belief, just a cool idea.
(And I’ve only ever tried to explain it to one person outside my family and she could not understand it. So it might be the way I’m explaining it. Or it might just not make sense and my dad and I are just a little bit wonky.)
In any case, a young Earth seems more probable and accurate according to the biblical account. But I’m not set on it. It’s not the most important thing to the faith. I’d die for Jesus, but not for young Earth.
On that happy note, I will now stop procrastinating and go to bed.
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Oooh yay I’m a knight in shining armor! *happy dance*
Pray, thou shalt simply add ketchup unto the mac'n'cheese.
What if the name (singular) of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit was Jesus?
The thing is, that argument can work either way, can’t it?
If the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit is Jesus, than wouldn’t baptizing in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be baptizing in the name of Jesus?
If you did something in the name of sponge cake and ice cream covered in meringue and baked for a short time, wouldn’t you be doing something in the name of Baked Alaska?
And if you did something in the name of Baked Alaska, wouldn’t you being doing it in the name of sponge cake and ice cream covered in meringue and baked for a short time?
(Weird example but hey, a metaphor is a metaphor lol)
So isn’t that just saying that it doesn’t matter which way you do it?
I wouldn’t say that’s a good argument. I think it far more likely that baptism in the name of Jesus is a diferentiation from John’s baptism.
It would be pretty sad for so many good, sincere, devout people. . . finding out too late that since they weren’t buried with him they won’t be raised with him; that since they where never baptized into Christ, they where never clothed with Christ.
Hmm, I don’t think that’ll ever happen. There will be “believers” to whom Christ will say “I never knew you.” And I have hope that there will be some who, of no fault of their own, never knew the name of Christ, but He might tell them “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’” Matthew 25:35-36
Οἴδαμεν ὅτι ὅσα ὁ Θεὸς ποιεῖ, ἀγαθὸν ἔσται!
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@trailblazer @koshka @the_lost-journal
Yeah, I mean once you’ve repented and been forgiven, the Bible says that as far as the east is from the west, so far has God removed our transgressions from us. If He’s not thinking about it anymore, why should I?
Amen! This is what C.S. Lewis said: “I think that if God forgives us we must forgive ourselves. Otherwise, it is almost like setting up ourselves as a higher tribunal than Him.”
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What is the name of the Son? 😉
Jesus! Or if we want to be technical, we can go with the original ישוע (Yeshua).
The trinitarian formula comes from Jesus’ words in Matthew 28:18, when He tells the disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Some people (I don’t know if you’re one of them?) would say that we should baptize in the name of Jesus alone. They would cite verses like Acts 2:38 for example. However, I’d say that the author calls Christian baptism baptism in the name of Jesus just to diferentiate it from other forms of baptism at the time (in cults, the jewish mikveh, etc.) I don’t think the author would go against Jesus’ explicit command.
*shrugs* There are a lot of interpretations of the Bible in terms of how to baptize someone, what form of baptism should be used, full submersion or not, etc.
Εὐχαριστῶ ὅτι ἐρωτᾷς, ἔστω καὶ ἀμέσως. Ἐποίησας ἵνα ἐρευνῶ!
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I will also add to 7 that women shouldn’t be able to hold a position in the church higher than that of deacon.
In the Catholic Church, it would be a possibility to have Deaconesses but not woman deacons. They have, however, been found unnecessary since we no longer baptize people naked.
(It would be weird to have a man baptize a woman naked. Really weird. So deaconesses were a necessity for a long time. Technically, though, a layperson can baptize someone if it’s a really, really tight situation. And any baptism in the name of the father, son, and holy spirit is a valid baptism. I just Catechism Dumped. Sorry.)
As a female, I was having a hard time accepting the Catholic teaching about women. But then I read the theology of the body, which changed EVERYTHING. I finally understood the beauty of being a woman. Our value isn’t found in what we can and can’t do or what positions we can and can’t hold! We represent the Church, the bride of Christ, and that is a great honor and a beautiful vocation.
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Wyoh ate all my answers to my own questions.
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Alright so I have questions for everyone or for @the_lost-journal
1. What do you get out of church or Sunday service? (If anything? I don’t know)
2. How important is your denomination or lack thereof to you?
3. Do you think people can make mistakes interpreting the Bible? What would a solution to this be, if there is one?
4. Is there anything which your church or denomination teaches which you disagree with, and why or why not?
5. Ok, this one’s not really related to denominational stuff, but what kind of music, if any, do you like to listen to while in prayer?
6. What are some common misconceptions or misunderstandings about your specific denomination? What do you think could make a difference if people knew about it?
7. Okay, fiery question here. *takes a sip of water* What do you think other denominations get wrong? Why?
Note for question seven: Sorry.
8. What do you think of fasting? Feasting? Ascetism?
9. And finally, what do you think of baptizing infants?
In all seriousness… please… I don’t have an online fire extinguisher…
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AS THAT QUICK ENOUGH FOR YOU>! ARE U STILL ALIVE.”?!??!?!?!?! AHHHHHHJHĦ!!!!!
I am–
*dies*
Jk I’m fine, I was trying to answer that before I had to go to school. It was like fifteen minutes before I had to catch the bus but I was NOT willing to leave it be. I started it and I was GOING to FINISH it.
Anyway.
I find this answer interesting, because you are a Catholic! And the Catholic church teaches that Jesus did not have ANY siblings. So the fact that you believe he did having siblings is interesting! But thank you for replying!
Oh, oops, maybe I should have made that clearer. I do NOT think Jesus had any siblings. I’m simply looking at it from a well-rounded point of view, saying oh, if I wasn’t looking at the bigger picture, or if I didn’t have the Church to help me out, I might think He had brothers and sisters, but as it is, I’m willing to believe that He was an only child. I think His “brothers and sisters” are His cousins, the children of Mary the wife of Clopas.
That is really cool! I find it so cool that you converted to christianity and left your old sinful life behind! (Not to say that you aren’t still sinful 😅) but your story is a little like Mary Magdalene’s!
Have you seen The Chosen? It’s not completely biblical and takes some artistic liberties, but it gives Mary Magdalene such a delightful character arc.
Oh, I have never heard of that prayer before! But I’ll save it and use it for later times!
I hadn’t either until I actually took a better look at my Pieta Prayer Book. And then I was like what? There’s this cool poetic prayer specifically addressing the five false needs of humans? (control, perfection, having the answer, being there for others, approval.)
Funny story …. I used to think that Pentecost… and Holocaust… were the same event…. uhm…. NO FURTHER QUESTIONS!!!!!
Oh.
Oh.
For me it was dollar and hour.
Escalator and elevator.
Yes…………….. I was a dictator….. who destroyed life….. 😁
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What are your thoughts on Jesus having siblings?
I think it’s quite plausible that they were his cousins, since we know that Mary had a sister, who was also named Mary, and was the wife of Clopas. We also see what seems to be this Mary called “Mary, the mother of James and Joseph.” But Jesus’ mother is not referenced that way throughout the rest of the Bible; she is always referred to as Jesus’ mother. I would also point out that it was very important both in the general culture and in Jewish culture to take care of parents who are in need. Did Christ, then, not have any brothers who could take care of Mary? Were all four of them (James, Joseph, Simon and Judas) unavailable, or unwilling? Remember, also, that he is mentioned having sisters. What is the probability that none of Mary’s supposed offspring had any means to take care of her? (I’m referring to the part of the Bible where Jesus, nearing His death, tells John “this is your mother” and from then on John takes her home with him.)
If I were just reading the verses where it says that He has “brothers,” I might think He did. But given broader context and the challenges of translation, I think it’s arguable. And since I’ve come to believe that the Catholic Church is divinely instituted and that “the gates of Hell will not overcome it,” and the Church teaches that these were not His brothers (that’s not a doctrine or dogma, it’s just logical since the Church teaches that Mary was always a virgin) I am willing to believe it.
If you could visit one of the holy sights from around the world, where would you go? And why?
Oh, I don’t know – I’m not a huge travelling person. Not that I don’t want to or don’t like to, I just don’t have much experience which makes it stressful. Maybe St. Peter’s Basilica, since it’s in Rome and I could stay at some relatives’ house?
If you could go back in time and change something you said to someone else, that wasn’t very christ like, what would you say instead?
Oh dear. *Glances at my conscience* what do you think? *chokes*
All the jokes I maybe kind of made about Christianity with atheist friends and relatives at various points in my spiritual journey? Calling the Host a piece of–*chokes*–cardboard? (That was before my baptism. Thank the Lord God for the grace of baptism — I’m not really the person who said that, right? That was old me.)
Why do you believe in Christ? What is your proof?
Well, a lot of historians agree that Jesus was a real person. Therefore, I have found three options.
1. He was a madman.
2. He was a liar.
3. He was the son of God.
The first option – that He was a madman – is easily disproven. Even as a child (when He affirmed that He was the son of God – didn’t you know I’d be in my father’s house?) Jesus was admired by intellectuals at the temple because he was so wise. Madmen aren’t wise. I’ve been around some people experiencing psychotic episodes, and they are NOT okay and NOT impressive.
What liar have you ever heard of who would die the most painful death you can think of for the sake of a lie? Nobody. Crucifixion is HORRIBLE. It is among the craziest torturous ways to die. Even breathing on the cross was agony. I’ve lied as a child, and I can tell you that I was not willing to endure most consequences just to maintain my cover. I’m talking “go to your room” or “no TV tonight.”
The third option is the He is the son of the living God. The Messiah. The Christ. The Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world. The lion of Judah.
Why do you believe in your denomination?
There are so many reasons I’m Catholic! I could talk about them all, but I’m running out of time to answer all of these questions. So I guess I’ll just answer in one way.
Ever since I converted to Catholicism (I was convinced logically, intellectually, etc.) and have been living according to what the Church teaches – or trying to? – I’ve noticed that my relationships have improved with my family. It’s easier, in a way, to resist temptation when I am strengthened by Christ in the Eucharist. I’ve been more filled with joy. Before, I was bordering on depression. Now, if there is one day where I’m more straight-faced, people – sometimes teachers who don’t even teach any of my classes – will ask what’s wrong because they’re so used to seeing me smile. I’m not saying that suffering isn’t a part of my life anymore. That hasn’t changed. What’s changed is my relationship with Christ.
Oh look, some cheese! That was kind of cheesy XD XD XD
Try to name as many virtues a christian should have off of the top of your head! (please don’t look up anything) and why do you think these are the needed virtues?
Okay. I’m just gonna name a bunch ’cause I don’t have time to explain them – sorry! Honesty, piety, courage, faith, hope, charity, joy, etc.
Is there one person/group of people that you wish you could go up to and preach freely to without out fear of judgment or criticism from them?
My family. Definitely my extended family.
Do you get nervous or scared whenever you try to talk about your faith to others?
Yes, I’ve had to fight nerves and fear. One great prayer for this is the litany of humility, which I think my Protestant brothers and sisters could recite as well if they wanted to, even though it’s a Catholic prayer:
O Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being loved,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being extolled,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being honored,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being praised,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being preferred to others,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being consulted,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the desire of being approved,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being humiliated,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being despised,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of suffering rebukes,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being calumniated,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being forgotten,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being ridiculed,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being wronged,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
From the fear of being suspected,
Deliver me, O Jesus.
That others may be loved more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be chosen and I set aside,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be praised and I go unnoticed,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be preferred to me in everything,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
Do you believe that you can deserve God’s love? Or do you think you need to earn it? Can anyone amount to God’s love?
Ha. Ha. Ha. No. God’s love is so great and beautiful and unfathomable that no creature can deserve it, and certainly not me. The number of times I’ve sinned, and still He loves me without limits, giving everything for me! I can’t even imagine that love. It’s beyond human understanding.
Why do you doubt?
I doubt sometimes because I ask myself questions I can’t answer, and then I don’t think of going to Christ about it, and then I struggle. Other times, it’s family members or friends who tell me something or ask something that I don’t know or don’t understand. In any case, I’ve grown to like doubts, because they ultimately bring me closer to Jesus when I research them. If they help me to learn more about Him and to love Him more, I’ll take them any day (provided that I don’t give in to them or lose hope because of them – that wouldn’t be good).
If you could go back to one point in the Old Testament, and one point in the New Testament, where would you go?
Hmm. Depends if I’ll really be there and if I can die or not during this trip XD
I’d want to see Creation. That first verse: “In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void, with darkness covering the face of the deep, and a wind from God swept over the face of the waters.” It’s primordial. It’s the beginning.
I’d also like to see all the people talking in different languages at Pentecost. Any other point in the New Testament, and I wouldn’t understand a thing!
Do you pray before every meal, before bed, when you get up in the morning, and whenever you get an excuse to?
Yes. I won’t detail my whole prayer life, but I pray when I get up, I *try* to get it in before every meal (the only meal where it’s coming consistently is supper…he…he…), and I pray before I sleep. I’ve also been praying the rosary at lunch with some kids. That’s been really cool. We have about seven to fifteen people in the chapel every lunch during Lent.
What is the main thing you pray about every time you pray?
My family.
Have you ever intentionally harmed someone?
Oh, look at that! The same answer for two consecutive questions. My family?
…I’ve been something of a menace as a child. Not anymore.
Why did Jesus die for you?
Many reasons, the main one being the He loves me and He wanted to redeem me and rescue me from My sins. He paid the price, satisfying both God’s mercy and love and God’s justice.
Pray, thou shalt simply add ketchup unto the mac'n'cheese.
I’ll try to read it if I have time (I know that sounds terribly unreliable, and it is terribly unreliable, but it’s the best I can give you)
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….I had no idea about safety concerns and google…I’ll have to look into that
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*squints at post*
*clicks on link*
Well, according to wikipedia, whether I lost is up to interpretation.
Pray, thou shalt simply add ketchup unto the mac'n'cheese.
What do you all think? Is Tyn’s reaction in Chapter the 1st in line with her character? Or do you think she would take a more considerate approach like Whaley is suggesting?
Hmm. It’s a hard question. I’ll have to give it more thought–I found that her reaction didn’t quite suit her, but I can’t really pinpoint why. It might be a good idea to kind of explore motivations and see why she would be acting that way. Maybe it can contribute to a sense of general unease?
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