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Posted on: July 9, 2007 - 8:16pm
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Can someone take a look....

Hey guys (and gals), new member here, but have been pillaging through your forums for a while.

Some background on me and my beliefs:
I was raised in the church from day one. Attendance on Sundays was not questioned...it was required, no matter what. I went to a Christian school from kindergarten through 9th grade, attended a Baptist university and minored in religion there. I studied, and at one time, could fluently read the original Greek New Testament. I realized at some point that the more I learned from studying the scriptures, the more things didn't make sense. Over a period of time, I began to question what it was I had been brought up to believe. As of right now, I truly am undecided on what is "truth".  

I've been having a "debate" with a coworker on various Christian beliefs and tenents and was wondering if maybe someone could take a look and offer up any suggestions or comments......things I may have missed. This is taking place on a restricted access forum so I posted the discussion on my own site and it's pretty long, so be warned!

http://www.docopharm.com/ebdiscussion.htm

 

Thanks, and look forward to taking part in the discussions around here!

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Posted on: July 9, 2007 - 9:39pm #1
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Welcome to the forums,

Welcome to the forums, doc-o-pharm.  (Interesting name!)

Isn't it fascinating that when some people read scripture, they become atheists/agnostics and when others read scripture, they become theists?

 You read Greek?  That's quite impressive.   I think there are a couple of other members who can also read Greek.

We look forward to your contributions here on the forums!

 

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Posted on: July 9, 2007 - 10:49pm #2
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Susan wrote: Welcome to

Susan wrote:

Welcome to the forums, doc-o-pharm.  (Interesting name!)

Isn't it fascinating that when some people read scripture, they become atheists/agnostics and when others read scripture, they become theists?

 You read Greek?  That's quite impressive.   I think there are a couple of other members who can also read Greek.

We look forward to your contributions here on the forums!

 

 

Thanks, look forward to learning a little here! 

 

At one time I could read the Greek New Testament fairly well (5 semesters of it in school), but that was a long time ago. Eye-wink I think I've forgotten more than I learned!

There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of inquisitive idiots.