Rick Warren's son's suicide and church doctrine

Started this discussion. Last reply by max stirner Apr 8, 2013. 29 Replies 0 Likes

This is horribly sad event but the question must be ask: With the church doctrine that says suicide is an unredeemable sin, how do Christians deal with that fact?Continue

Is the belief in Santa Harmful

Started this discussion. Last reply by Niall Dec 28, 2011. 38 Replies 0 Likes

Most of us have grown up and believed in the existence of Santa Claus in our very early years.  I have been coming around to the view that maybe this belief is harmful to children.  In listening to…Continue

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When someone goes through personal misfortune, how do you help?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richmond Nov 4, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes

When someone goes through the personal misfortunes and disappointments in life, how do you help them cope with their feelings of hopelessness and defeat.I have been helping a good friend through a…Continue

Is attacking religion as bad really the best argument for being atheist?

Started this discussion. Last reply by anti_supernaturalist May 20, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Likes

I hear a lot of arguments on here about the evils of religion and it always makes me think. Wouldn't the evils of religion be the weakest argument for being atheist?  Going on the assumption that…Continue

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