Christianity Weekly Newsletter - Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Top new questions this week: How does the Catholic Magisterium advise the married laity to defend the institution of marriage? Does the Catholic Church have any practical advice for its adherents on ways to exemplify the ideal she sets of marriage between one man and one woman? Barring any specific discussion of same-sex ... catholicism marriage   asked by Peter Turner 9 votes answered by AthanasiusOfAlex 7 votes Why do Mormons wait until the age of 8 to baptize their children? What is the doctrinal basis for this practice? lds baptism children   asked by Nelson 8 votes answered by romnoose 8 votes What is the basis for missions in a wider hope/inclusive framework? I read No Other Name: An Investigation into the Destiny of the Unevangelized by John Sanders. I am persuaded about a wider hope for salvation other than exlusivism provides. I grew up in plain ole ... soteriology missions inclusivism   asked by cblupo 4 votes answered by Richard Fitzhugh 0 votes How do Premillennialists explain Matthew 25:31-46? Premillennialists believe Jesus will return, reign with His saints for 1,000 years, and then after the 1,000 years are completed the final judgment of the wicked will happen. Matthew 25:31-46 states ... gospel-of-matthew premillennialism   asked by Jas 3.1 4 votes answered by timf 1 vote What is a Catholic's response to advice contained in Laudatio Si? Pope Francis' Laudatio Si is a treasure trove of practical advice for living simply or at least moderately. He seems to want people do use less air conditioning and facebook. I've already used "The ... catholicism papal-magisterium pope-francis laudatio-si   asked by Peter Turner 4 votes answered by FMS 3 votes Who's voice is it in Revelation 4:1? (Inconsistent red letter usage) The first voice, described in Revelation 1:10-11 is heard (and written in red). Then John turns to see who or what is speaking, and sees what is described as Jesus. The words spoken by Jesus (verses ... revelation john nasb   asked by Jacob 3 votes Are there any non-pacifist traditions that do not allow their members to serve as military chaplains? I'd like to know if there are any non-pacifist Christian traditions or denominations, either historical or contemporary, that do not support participation in the military as a non-combat chaplain. I ... church-and-state war   asked by Nathaniel 3 votes Greatest hits from previous weeks: What scripture is used to support a "Pre-Tribulation Rapture"? CLARIFICATION: For those who believe there will be an event in the "end times" in which believers will be "taken up" to meet Jesus "in the clouds", and that there is yet to be a "Great Tribulation", ... biblical-basis prophecy rapture eschatology   asked by Jas 3.1 8 votes answered by Brian Koser 5 votes What is the significance of the three different gifts (gold, frankincense and myrrh) given to Jesus by the Magi after his birth? In Matthew 2:11, we read that the Magi or wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Were these common gifts to be given at that time or did each of them hold significant meaning, ... christmas   asked by Narnian 8 votes answered by Peter Turner 3 votes Can you answer these? Can Hebrews Chapter 4 use of "Today" Be Used to Refute mistranslation of Luke 23:43 in the New World Translation of the Bible? See the "today" doctrine presented in Hebrews: Hebrews 4: 6 Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of ... jesus exegesis jehovahs-witnesses translation thief-on-the-cross   asked by 1Up 2 votes Which Prominent Modern Religions Came from the "Great Awakenings" and What Have They Done For the World? Since the 1700's there have been a number of so-called "Great Awakenings". What are in fact the most prominent religions to come from the Awakenings and what are they most known to have introduced? ... history church-history   asked by 1Up 2 votes

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