I'm looking for some Christ-centered sex-positive how-to books. For a friend. No, really. [more inside]
posted by fuzzbean on Nov 30, 2009 - 21 answers

Comparing controversial sections of the Qur'an (Koran), and of the New and Old Testament sections of the Bible. [more inside]
posted by jcdill on Sep 12, 2009 - 5 answers

How do I convince [the more liberal] Christians to become atheists? (Issues you have with the wording of this question are likely addressed inside.) [more inside]
posted by LSK on Sep 3, 2009 - 83 answers

I am quite taken by a very quality woman - one catch.. she has a degree in theology and is saving herself for marrage. It's early to tell, but let's say she's the one for me.. is there even hope? Advice from people in inter-faith relationships? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 10, 2009 - 41 answers

Been reading the Bible in One Year...and nearing Revelations. Can anyone recommend a book on Revelations that comes from a Reformed perspective that is for the layperson? If not Reformed, other perspectives will do if you have any suggestions. In the end, I am sure nobody understands it but I have been putting of reading it and reading about it for years.
posted by snap_dragon on Jul 22, 2009 - 16 answers

How do you deal with ethnic stereotyping from a colleague in the form of innocent questions? [more inside]
posted by evadery on Jun 24, 2009 - 26 answers

Any books out there that give advice about dating a divorced mother? [more inside]
posted by bcredrabbit on Jun 6, 2009 - 2 answers

"I am a believer." What does this mean, exactly? I think it means that the speaker believes in the resurrection of Christ, but I am wondering if it also conveys more information--perhaps that the person believes generally but does not identify with a particular denomination. Or does it indicate that they are an evangelical Christian? Is this something that a Roman Catholic would be likely to say? I've only been hearing this in the past few years--is that just coincidence, or has this expression recently gained currency for some reason?
posted by HotToddy on May 24, 2009 - 29 answers

If you were writing a letter to the editor with the title, "Christian Church Mustn't Oppose Same-Sex Marriage," what facts and arguments would you include? [more inside]
posted by fogster on May 9, 2009 - 46 answers

We're trying to come up with a baby boy name we both like. It has been a challenge. I have always loved the name Christian. My husband doesn't like it because of the obvious association, even though we were both raised Christian. He says he likes the way the name sounds, but dislikes the association, even though he believes the association is a positive one. [more inside]
posted by murrey on Apr 15, 2009 - 101 answers

Bible Study Question - are there any studies that are similar in feel to a Beth Moore study but less woman-centric. Everything that I have heard about her studies are that they are amazing etc but very much geared towards an audience of women. I am looking for something a little more generic (and in depth but you do not have to be a scholar) if that exists. No Purpose Driven Life though please.
posted by GrumpyMonkey on Mar 23, 2009 - 4 answers

My husband, who has been agnostic since we met and hasn't attended church in years, has rather suddenly decided to pursue a career in the ministry. I don't know what to do or who to talk to about my concerns. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 23, 2009 - 32 answers

My brother has fallen in with a group of scary fundamentalist Christians. I am worried that these people are trying to change him. What can I do? Am I right to be worried? [more inside]
posted by DecemberBoy on Feb 12, 2009 - 66 answers

I am looking for a list of people that participated (the people actually voting) in the Council of Laodicea. Any books or papers that detail their life would be beneficial as well.
posted by bigmusic on Dec 20, 2008 - 5 answers

Can anyone point to a good resource that explains the reasoning behind "USA is a Christian Nation"? Recently my partner was told by some of his co-workers that all of the Founding Fathers were fundamentalist Christians, and the idea that Jefferson, Franklin, or others were deists or agnostics is a liberal media conspiracy. Any help on the source for Founders as Fundamentalists assertion?
posted by hworth on Nov 26, 2008 - 27 answers

What are some popular evangelical periodicals in the U.S. about current events? Bonus points if they have an online archive; super-extra bonus points if the archive goes back before 2006. [more inside]
posted by lilac girl on Nov 19, 2008 - 9 answers

Is this viral? I got a strange book unexpectedly in the mail. [more inside]
posted by fcummins on Nov 12, 2008 - 45 answers

Christian-faith-filter: What do evangelicals think of Catholics? What sorts of things would be good to emphasize, or, conversely, to avoid mentioning, as a Catholic who wants to be taken seriously as a Christian by a group of evangelically-oriented Protestants? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 29, 2008 - 39 answers

Do you have any recommendations for well-done Christian worship music? [more inside]
posted by lemonade on Sep 17, 2008 - 32 answers

Help me find a book that explains the taxonomy of Christian churches and sects! [more inside]
posted by kandinski on Aug 20, 2008 - 16 answers

Anyone ever heard of a wedding that was a cross between an atheist and a Christian ceremony? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 13, 2008 - 34 answers

As a Buddhist in the South, how do I politely deal with the often-asked question of where I go to church? I want to be truthful yet non-confrontational with my Christian neighbors and co-workers. [more inside]
posted by karmagirl on Jul 8, 2008 - 22 answers

Again, my childhood reverend is trying to convince me to be religious. How do I deal with him? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 - 34 answers

Looking for some good christian apologetics podcasts. I listen to Stand to Reason but was curious if anyone liked or could recommend others.
posted by snap_dragon on Jun 13, 2008 - 10 answers

I have been reading Curzio Malaparte's Kaput. In it, he describes an Orthodox order of monks who raise families and then enter servitude to be castrated and then become penitents. I can't find any information online about this group though, even a name, any help?
posted by parmanparman on Mar 21, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm Jewish, so at least I've got a good explanation for why this baffles me so much. I'm trying to figure out what Christians (particularly the Evangelical variety) mean when they use the word "fellowship". Sometimes it seems as though the word is simply being used as follows its dictionary definition of amity, friendliness, togetherness, commonality, etc. But I'm increasingly hearing Christians use it as an intransitive verb, which puzzles me to no end. What could it possibly mean "to fellowship"? My dictionary also indicates that the word can refer to communion (uncapitalized, so I had assumed that just meant a secular kind of togetherness) - does "fellowship" mean to take Communion together? Or does it just refer to hanging out with other Christians? Anyone out there who can cast some light on this for a poor benighted Jew?
posted by AngerBoy on Mar 10, 2008 - 31 answers

Ran across the card game Ekklesia: The Congregating and was wondering if a similar game had ever been professionally produced. [more inside]
posted by levijk on Jan 27, 2008 - 6 answers

Please recommend some books to me that deal with simplifying life and combating materialism from a Christian perspective. I'm looking for both modern writings as well as classics. [more inside]
posted by 4ster on Dec 30, 2007 - 14 answers

I know very little about Christian gifts. Is there any taboo about getting my Catholic girlfriend a cross necklace? [more inside]
posted by Nerro on Dec 21, 2007 - 22 answers

Relationshipfilter: I'm agnostic. She's Christian. We've been dating for four months. We fit eachother well and are very happy together, but of course clash over our deeply-held ideologies. Should we worry about the ideological clashes now, or be happy with eachother now and worry about how to raise the kids if/when we have kids? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 20, 2007 - 76 answers

Church worship leader needs help with a key change transition for a Christmas song! [more inside]
posted by beammeup4 on Dec 15, 2007 - 20 answers

How should I respond to syrupy Christian emails? [more inside]
posted by levijk on Nov 24, 2007 - 53 answers

Help me politely but firmly stop my dry cleaner from trying to save my soul. Seriously. For about six months now, he's been sending me cassette tapes of sermons and leaflets from his church. Tonight I got home to find that he's upped the ante. . . [more inside]
posted by jujube on Nov 8, 2007 - 32 answers

Can anyone recommend books, articles, etc., that (a) lay out religious (preferably Christian) arguments in favor of conservation or (b) give a history of the church-based environmental justice movement?
posted by kittyprecious on Oct 22, 2007 - 12 answers

Help me find the "best" fundamentalist / evangelical Christian websites geared toward youth. [more inside]
posted by Rykey on Oct 15, 2007 - 13 answers

Who are the most dangerous "Christian" fundamentalist leaders? [more inside]
posted by hermitosis on Oct 11, 2007 - 24 answers

My girlfriend saw a simple comic the other day, likely in a Fark comment thread, depicting a guy with an upside-down pink triangle on his shirt being rapped on the head by a Christian bible-thumper. In the last frame, the first guy says 'can you stop that?' Can anyone link me to that comic? [more inside]
posted by redhotchips on Jul 11, 2007 - 3 answers

Why won't the fundamentalist Christian I work with say "God bless you" or at least "Bless you" after I sneeze? [more inside]
posted by TorontoSandy on Jun 27, 2007 - 36 answers

How do I conduct myself at an important family function in a church I left on a sour note? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 29, 2007 - 26 answers

How any have mefites in christian-atheist relationships and marriages fared? What advice do you have? What do you think about 2 Corinthians 6:14-15? I'm atheist and my fiancée is Christian. We both feel strongly about our beliefs, our love, and respect for one another. [more inside]
posted by ztdavis on Apr 10, 2007 - 72 answers

What is the best (if any) way to deal with anti-gay Christian protesters on my campus? [more inside]
posted by ikahime on Apr 2, 2007 - 62 answers

It's a Rainbow. Actually, it's more like half of a rainbow at the moment. Care to help me find the remainder of the lyrics? I've already exhausted simple Google searches, unfortunately, and there's much [more inside]
posted by The Confessor on Jan 2, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm an atheist. My fiancé is not. What about the children? [more inside]
posted by drleary on Dec 10, 2006 - 50 answers

I'm looking for parables that illustrate Christian precepts like faith, hope, charity and forgiveness. But hold on, there's [more inside]
posted by raydexter on Aug 21, 2006 - 5 answers

fundamentalists; My nephew is graduating from High School this month. He has been given a scholarship to an extremely fundamental christian college, similar to a Liberty or Bob Jones.....I have been invited to; [more inside]
posted by jamie939 on May 19, 2006 - 49 answers

I was raised as a christian scientist, meaning no medicine, no doctors and I was not even allowed to believe that any physical symptom of illness or injury I might have was real. Needless to say such beliefs have not promoted a healthy self awareness, self image or even much of an instinct for self-preservation. I also had some persistent medical problems as a child that went untreated. [more inside]
posted by gallois on Mar 18, 2006 - 8 answers

My friend is getting Confirmed next week, and I'm looking for some good Christian music for her- a genre I don't know much about beyond the big names. [more inside]
posted by jmd82 on Feb 16, 2006 - 37 answers

MunchkinFilter: Suggestions on finding single women who don't want any children? [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold on Jan 17, 2006 - 21 answers

ReligionEthicsFilter: in all the Apocalypse/Rapture stuff, planes will crash and cars and trains, etc, because the drivers will have been swept up. Doesn't that mean that Christians shouldn't do those things, esp if other people will be harmed as a result? [more inside]
posted by amberglow on Dec 23, 2005 - 26 answers

What is the deal with the Jews and Jesus? If Jesus was a jew, why are the Jewish not Christians, and seem so touchy about that issue? Christmas vs. Hanuka. Jesus on the cross, etc. Don't they acknowledge him the way Christians do? Or am I wrong? Always seems to invoke an eye rolling when I see Jesus mentioned to a Jewish person on TV...why? [more inside]
posted by SparkyPine on Dec 17, 2005 - 102 answers