Who decides what passages of the Old Testament are no longer relevant in Christian theology, and who grants this authority of interpretation?
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 30 answers
What are some common arguments against religious evangelism/proselytism? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2008 - 26 answers 
Has there been higher criticism (such as the documentary hypothesis) or textual criticism of religions other than Christianity and Judaism?
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 10 answers
Can you refer me to sophisticated discussions of violence that is driven by hybrid forms of capitalism and religion? [more inside]
posted on Nov 16, 2007 - 2 answers
How can I help a friend who is leaving a fundamentalist Christian church? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2007 - 38 answers
Is Divine Grace an exclusively Christian idea? [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 31 answers
Are there any churches in the U.S. whose services follow the 1662 edition of the Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the American 1979 edition?
posted on May 2, 2007 - 15 answers
What is a devout Christian to do that doesn't believe in the divinity of Christ? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2007 - 83 answers
A Christian group claims that "Jesus" is the most-watched movie of all time. They cite the New York Times, July 22 2003 article titled "1979 Bible Film is the Most-Watched Movie of All Time", on page "1AR". Looking through the New York Times's archives, both on the web and microfilm, I can't find the article; only an obituary for William R. Bright which mentions the film without making the claim in question. Is the article they cite real? What does AR refer to? Also, is the claim accurate?
posted on Apr 2, 2007 - 11 answers
Church/State, creationists, private education in the US; why don't all the "intelligent design" folk just send their kids to private religious schools? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2007 - 23 answers
I'd like to read about the beliefs and lifestyles of denominations in the US that teach about Christ. Basically, their beliefs, history, and organization in the US, focusing on who they are today and how they got there. [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2006 - 15 answers
I used to be a devoted catholic. I quit the church years ago, but still miss the spirituality. Buddhism should fit me, but I feel like such a poser. [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2006 - 36 answers
Churches in Seattle? [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 12 answers
Where can I find a line-by-line interpretation/explanation of the biblical Song of Solomon online?
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 3 answers
Is there some reason that christians support Israel? I was browsing the Rapture Ready message boards, and while I realize they are a bit of a fringe, they seem to be fanatically pro-israel (see this signature), and that sentiment seems to be echoed amongst many other christians I know. I would have figured christians to be mildy anti-israel, as it's inhabitants sort of shunned their prophet/savior. What gives?
posted on Jul 20, 2006 - 40 answers
Is God perfect? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2006 - 32 answers
Please help convince me to become a Christian. Or not. [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2006 - 109 answers
I am searching for my spirituality. I suppose I never lost it, but I yearn to pinpoint what it is I actually believe... [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2006 - 25 answers
Why don't Christians keep kosher? [more inside]
posted on Sep 25, 2005 - 14 answers
Christian forums? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2005 - 9 answers
Christian beliefs logical question..... [more inside]
posted on Jul 20, 2005 - 38 answers
Should I tell my parents I'm agnostic? Well, with the question out of the way, here's some background. I'm 27 and I grew up Catholic. My parents are in their upper-50s and they're not the bible-beating type but they do go to church a few times a month. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2005 - 26 answers
Does the deification of a religious authority (such as the pope or in Hasidism, the rebbe) take away from the message of the religion itself? [more inside]
posted on Apr 4, 2005 - 18 answers
Why was (is) 666 the number of the beast? Revelation says that the number of the beast is six hundred threescore and six; I know the verse, but I'm curious as to why that's the number and not, say, 555, 637, or 8. [more inside]
posted on Mar 26, 2005 - 27 answers
The Christmas holiday is fast approaching as we all know. My fiancee is Muslim, and we have always celebrated religious holidays separately. This year, I would like him to be a part of the family celebration. For my family it is more of a family bonding time (and become more of an American Tradition) than a religious event. If I'm correct, the celebration of Christmas is for the birth of Jesus. From what my fiancee has told me of Muslims, they believe in Jesus as a prophet, but have many differences in beliefs from Christians overall about who he was.
So would there be a debate between the two religions over the actual birth of Jesus (how he was conceived, is he the son of God....etc.) that would be conflicting for him to join us for dinner and this particular holiday itself? I want to be well informed when talking to him about it, and try to find a way to celebrate the holiday.
posted on Dec 8, 2004 - 20 answers
Ok, so we all saw the hilarity that ensued the last time someone posted a contemporary religion vs homosexuality thread on the blue. My question is strictly academic. Does christianity truly object or is that a more modern concern based on mistranslation?
Points of discussion say one thing and then the other . I, for one, do not have the linguistic background to isolate the wheat from the chaff, and so I ask metafilter. Queer - damnable sin, or something to cleanse yourself of before you go to temple if you're jewish.
posted on Nov 29, 2004 - 20 answers
Is there a resource out there that handicaps the various Christian demoninations, or provides a matrix summary of the various tenets of each?
posted on Jun 14, 2004 - 20 answers
Religious Question: If Jesus knew Judas was going to betray him before he did betray him, and Jesus is God because he's part of the holy trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), doesn't this prove that there is no such thing as free will? [More Inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2004 - 40 answers
Is there any historical evidence of the existence of Jesus?
I ask this because I don't think there is, but would be interested to find out if there was. Please, no religious flame-wars; I'm not asking about whether he was the son of God, just whether he existed.
posted on Dec 21, 2003 - 44 answers
