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I have asked many challenging questions about Christianity at this website. Some people tell me that there are adequate answers to these questions. So I took my questions to the Christian Forums web site  to discuss these issues openly. This has resulted in many interesting debates that I share with you here. I post in that forum using the name doubtingmerle. You will recognize me by the thinker symbol.

The forum is open for public participation. I invite you to join us there. Simply register with the site, and join in.

I have no control over what is added to these threads. Sometimes the subject drifts far from the subject of the opening post. Sometimes the discussion is simply chit-chat. At other times, it is quite scholarly. But it is always a lot of fun. I think these threads will challenge your thinking.

Feel free to skim the debate if someone gets off topic. Most of us quote the person we are responding to, so you can always pick the conversation up at any point. I make a special effort to quote the relevant material of the posts I am responding to. If you are interested only in my responses, you can simply read my posts and you will get the flavor of both sides of the debate. Enjoy.


 

RESOURCE LINKS   

Dictionary

Bible Gateway

Blue Letter Bible

Early Christian Writings

Skeptic's Annotated Bible

Skeptic's Dictionary

 

CREATIONISM    

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Was There a Worldwide Flood?A formal debate.

The Day that Changed My Mind Why I am no longer a Creationist.

Challenging Evolution Should science state that evolution is a fact?

BIBLICAL INERRANCY   

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What Good Thing Must I Do to Earn Heaven? Is the Bible consistent concerning salvation?

Formal Debate: What Good Thing Must I Do to Earn Heaven? Does "lordship salvation" resolve the conflict?

Can't God Count?  Some math errors of the Bible

Is your Bible God's Perfect Word? We seem to all agree. The Bibles we own are not perfect.

Fire the Canon? What books really belong in the Bible?

Hit Me With Your Best Chapter. Christians try to find a perfect chapter.

BIBLICAL INSPIRATION   

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Was the Return of Israel Prophesied?

Debunking Prophecy Apologetics: Does the Bible contain predictive prophecy? This thread by WinAce answers the question.

BIBLICAL MORALITY   

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 Poll: Deuteronomy or Humanist Manifesto II. If you had to choose one of these, which would you choose?

Let the Bible Be Your Guide?A look at the commands in the Bible.

Amos or Benny? If you were in The Garden of Eatin, whom would you listen to?

SALVATION / HELL   

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I've Fallen, and I Can't Believe! Must "fallen" man believe?

Accept Max as Your Saviour? How close must we be to traditional Christianity?

Poll: Where Should I Go? If you were God, where would I spend eternity?

Checklist of requirements for heaven Nobody can seem to figure out what is required for salvation.

Do Babies Burn in Hell?  Or maybe belief is not required aftter all to escape hell.

Personal Evangelism 100 Lab Session   It's a beautiful day in the "neighborhood." Who wants to witness to the new "neighbor"?

JESUS    

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Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?

LIFE AFTER DEATH    

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Have You Got Soul?  A brain/mind discussion. 

Is There Life after Death?

Is There Life after Death? A formal debate.

GOD    

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Do You Hear from God?Is there a still small voice of God?

Friends Don't Let Friends Get Whacked with Tornadoes.So why are there tornadoes?

3 Gods? 1 Trinity? 1 God? Does 1 + 1 + 1 = 1?

HAPPINESS / PSYCHOLOGY   

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Christian Friend, Should I Feel Worthy or Worthless?

Are You a Humanist or a Fundamentalist?We discuss some important distinctions.

What Are the Earthly Benefits of Being a Christian?Claims, claims, and more claims.

If You Get Angry, Will God Punish You for It?Must we resist our emotions?

This Thread is Not about Penguins. The problem with thought suppression.

Are You Ready for Your Finals? Does Christianity lead to mental intensity?

The Loser Thread When life seems worthless, stop by here.

POLITICS

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When Does Human Life Begin?

"They That Take the Sword Shall Perish with the Sword." A look at Iraq.

"Is It not the Rich Who Oppress You?" Should we vote in favor of the rich? 

 

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