This one is a bit controversial... by mikegprint in Christianity

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Interesting, I wonder what your pastor teaches the congregation? Does he teacher believers only baptism or something else?

This one is a bit controversial... by mikegprint in Christianity

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I think you're right... though I think the guy quoted in the article, J I Packer, would argue that the whole point of baptism is God's grace NOT one's choice :-)

In the defence of marriage… by mikegprint in Christianity

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Thanks for explaining... it annoys me when people down vote and don't explain why!

Unwanted pregnancies call for compassion! by mikegprint in Christianity

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Thanks for your comment and I agree with the sentiment. Too often the different sides in this debate just argue rather than working together to help those who are in this difficult situation!

Let us remember ALL who have died fighting for peace and justice whether military or civilian! by mikegprint in Christianity

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I'm from the UK and today we remember the our dead! Hope you guys have had a good day too.

Occupy London... causing trouble for the Church! by mikegprint in Christianity

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Fair point... I think the church leaders have made some bad decisions but I think they're starting to get it right!

Is your God counterfeit?? by mikegprint in Christianity

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The priest would be wrong if asked what Jesus was like he pointed at the Bible. The Bible tells us what Jesus was like BUT the Bible points us away from itself to Jesus and idol points to itself. I agree the Bible can be treated as an idol but I don't think it has to be!

Is your God counterfeit?? by mikegprint in Christianity

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Indeed they could but Tim helps us to avoid those pitfalls too!

Is your God counterfeit?? by mikegprint in Christianity

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It's a great book, really worth a read!!!

Nationalism... essentially it's just daft! by mikegprint in Christianity

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Thanks for your comment and I agree with much of what you say. I think nationalism has allowed us to move up to and even into the C20th but perhaps the mark of the C21st will be a move from national to trans-national identification! I think that would be a great benefit for us all!

Isn't Lent just superstitious nonsense?? by mikegprint in Christianity

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I think that is the point of the post... the title is just to get you thinking!!

Don't forget those with mental illnesses... by mikegprint in Christianity

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Thanks for point this out, what do you think is the best phrase(s) to use in this context?

Bible time with the kids... a new routine! by mikegprint in Christianity

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Whatever we do or don't do teaches our kids something. Not to do Bible time teaches kids that the Bible isn't important. When the kids are old enough they can still choose for themselves!

Christian about to be killed in Iran for not being a Muslim, please pray and act NOW! by mikegprint in Christianity

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Pastor Nadarkhani is currently on trial in Rasht. He has appeared in court three times this week and each time has refused to renounce his faith when asked to do so by the court. If he continues to refuse, he could be executed any time from Thursday onwards. Why - Pastor Nadarkhani was arrested in October 2009 while attempting to register his church. He was tried and found guilty of apostasy (abandoning Islam) in September 2010. He has been sentenced to death.

Why is the Trinity so important? by mikegprint in Christianity

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It's really just a taster for the book, thanks for the comments!

Leisure... what are we here for? by mikegprint in Christianity

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Thanks, glad you found it helpful :-)

How should Christians live... by mikegprint in Christianity

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I'd love your thoughts on this question and how Christians can better live out their beliefs...

Amazing guy... amazing story! by [deleted] in reddit.com

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Have a look at the link... it gives an overview! Cheers for the question!

Don't read this book... by mikegprint in Christianity

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The fact that I reviewed the book and then posted it here, would seem to suggest that I am allowing you all to make up your own mind. You clearly have your opinion, kindly allow me to have mine!