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extremefun4fun @extremefun4fun (2908) • India 23 Apr 13

It is good to not forget God and to give him thanks for everything, for each day that we open our eyes and for each second that we breath .. well, giving thanks to God is the way of opening doors of brightness, happiness and...

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JHumphreys Yes, gratitude really requires faith-faith that God is good, that his purposes are good, and that he loves each one of us. The simple act of gratitude also opens the door to the flow of God's love and the support of the grace of the universe.

23 Apr 13

Frederick42 @Frederick42 (2033) • Canada 20 Apr 13

Suppose elders stopped indoctrinating their kids about god, heaven, hell and that all stuf? What would be the result?

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JHumphreys It is natural for children at a young age to imitate their parents, adopting their customs and way of life, as well as sharing their belief structure. It is the right and responsibility of the parents to guide the children in their growth and education,...

20 Apr 13

juniorance @juniorance (250) • India 14 Apr 13

Whats your thought on vegetarian's concept that when they say it is cruel to kill an animal for our pleasure.If they say that they do not like meat, its fine but when they say that we non-vegetarians are cruel, its really...

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JHumphreys I think people are vegetarians for various reasons, one of which is often health. I was a vegetarian for 2 years a long time ago, and I always respect people's decisions based on a sincere faith, or other valid reasons (e.g.: better health) Plants are more...

14 Apr 13

wapewe @wapewe (173) 31 Mar 13

According to Luke 1:26-38 Gabriel who told to Mary about the prophecy. Why He didn't told about TRINITY or about Jesus will be the God? Instead of telling Her, He will be the Son of God. Is it His own will? Or God change His...

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JHumphreys I don't believe that Jesus is God in the sense that traditional Christians do. But looking from the viewpoint of Mary, if an angel had tried to tell her that her son was going to be God or a member of the trinity, as as Jew it would probably have been...

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juniorance @juniorance (250) • India 30 Mar 13

During Jesus Christ's period the Jews were expecting 3 people which were foretold in there Book. 1) Elijah 2) Messiah and 3) A Prophet Yes its true that the Jews were expecting another Prophet other than John the Baptist...

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JHumphreys In the King James version John 1:21 reads "Are you that prophet?" where the word "that" seemingly refers to the previous verse. That is, in this interpretation, those questioning John are making sure he is not Elijah, by asking him a second time. I believe...

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moneylots87 @moneylots87 (521) • Indonesia 27 Mar 13

First of all, i don't want to judge, that you are wrong and i am right. I am just confused, in Christianity, demons are falling angels right? So do you think angels have a free will or not??? If they don't have a free will, how...

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JHumphreys I think that Christians as well may have varying views about angels, but traditionally demons, yes, would be fallen angels. There are a few books in the New Testament which allude to the angels sinning and falling away from God, especially Jude, II Peter, and...

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valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 25 Mar 13

In your religious beliefs are the people who have passed away in a place where you will see them again? This question comes up often in my work as a counselor and I thought I would pass it along to you?

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JHumphreys I've heard something like this as well. That is, you would be able to meet loved ones for a short time. I believe that people go to the realm of the spiritual world which corresponds to depth of their love and heart. For this reason it may not be possible to...

26 Mar 13

Devilova @Devilova (5392) • Indonesia 19 Mar 13

For Christians, I ever hear that the bible is the word of God. Is it true? Do you considered that the bible. Any gospels, chapters and verses was the word of God? If not, what gospel and verses wasn't?

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JHumphreys Yes, God is alive and active in this world. He can continue to speak to and give his message through people of faith whom he has chosen. I believe that the scriptures of other faiths were inspired by God to some extent, although again, their messages were...

22 Mar 13

Devilova @Devilova (5392) • Indonesia 19 Mar 13

For Christians, I ever hear that the bible is the word of God. Is it true? Do you considered that the bible. Any gospels, chapters and verses was the word of God? If not, what gospel and verses wasn't?

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JHumphreys To me the Bible has God's inspiration behind it. Still, to some extent I think the words of the Bible reflect the cultural background, personalities and theological frameworks of its various writers. What is really important is the attitude that the reader of...

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iuliuxd @iuliuxd (4453) • Romania 16 Mar 13

"Because there is a law such as gravity, the universe can and will create itself from nothing." - Stephen Hawking ( The great design ) "Nonsense remains nonsense, even when talked by world famous scientists." - John...

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JHumphreys Hogwarts would be going too far. But, if for instance, the subject is science, it could be mentioned while talking about evolution that many people believe in a spiritual reality, and that the theory of evolution wouldn't be able to account for that, if true....

18 Mar 13

iuliuxd @iuliuxd (4453) • Romania 16 Mar 13

"Because there is a law such as gravity, the universe can and will create itself from nothing." - Stephen Hawking ( The great design ) "Nonsense remains nonsense, even when talked by world famous scientists." - John...

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JHumphreys Yes, I think that seeing/interacting with spirits would be one of the clearest examples of a spiritual phenomenon. Miracles are as well, although there could be, for instance, amazing and apparently inexplicable cures which also have physical explanations. As...

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iuliuxd @iuliuxd (4453) • Romania 16 Mar 13

"Because there is a law such as gravity, the universe can and will create itself from nothing." - Stephen Hawking ( The great design ) "Nonsense remains nonsense, even when talked by world famous scientists." - John...

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JHumphreys No matter how great the theories are developed by Hawkings and others, they can't begin to deal with spiritual reality, only ignore it or deny it. While there are scientists that study spiritual phenomena, this kind of work needs to be mainstreamed, no matter...

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sarahruthbeth22 @sarahruthbeth22 (43143) • United States 8 Mar 13

What is your vision of G-d? Is He peaceful or vengeful? Is He Love? Or is He a She? Describe how G-d appears to you.

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JHumphreys If you are following your heart, I think that's what's important. God lives in our hearts, so if we are listening to our hearts, we are also following God. He wants only our happiness, albeit as we are eternal beings, he thinks not only of the now, but of even...

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sarahruthbeth22 @sarahruthbeth22 (43143) • United States 8 Mar 13

What is your vision of G-d? Is He peaceful or vengeful? Is He Love? Or is He a She? Describe how G-d appears to you.

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JHumphreys Hmm, you ask tough questions. I think that God's love manifests itself primarily through the dimensions of conjugal love, the love parents have for their children, and that which children have for their parents, plus siblings love. But who can say that their...

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sarahruthbeth22 @sarahruthbeth22 (43143) • United States 8 Mar 13

What is your vision of G-d? Is He peaceful or vengeful? Is He Love? Or is He a She? Describe how G-d appears to you.

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JHumphreys I think we can love God by showing love to others. Everyone is created in the image of God. Within God I believe the give and take between his masculine and feminine essences leads to the creation of all things. The relationship of a man and a woman, at its...

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sarahruthbeth22 @sarahruthbeth22 (43143) • United States 8 Mar 13

What is your vision of G-d? Is He peaceful or vengeful? Is He Love? Or is He a She? Describe how G-d appears to you.

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JHumphreys It would seem that way, but being a spirit doesn't equal automatic enlightenment or growth. I think the physical body is like the soil that a tree grows in. Our spirits can grow in the soil of our physical selves through our good actions. Our heart of love...

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sarahruthbeth22 @sarahruthbeth22 (43143) • United States 8 Mar 13

What is your vision of G-d? Is He peaceful or vengeful? Is He Love? Or is He a She? Describe how G-d appears to you.

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JHumphreys I'm not a traditional Christian and I think that in the end no one is destined for eternal damnation. Hell is a strong word, but to the extent that we are separated from God in our hearts in some sense we are already living in hell. That is even more true in...

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sarahruthbeth22 @sarahruthbeth22 (43143) • United States 8 Mar 13

What is your vision of G-d? Is He peaceful or vengeful? Is He Love? Or is He a She? Describe how G-d appears to you.

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JHumphreys Well there are a lot of people making effort to listen to God's voice and comprehend his heart. I think to the extent that we make effort to love God and express that in love for others, we will change and grow, and God's presence will draw closer. It is a...

9 Mar 13

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sarahruthbeth22 @sarahruthbeth22 (43143) • United States 8 Mar 13

What is your vision of G-d? Is He peaceful or vengeful? Is He Love? Or is He a She? Describe how G-d appears to you.

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JHumphreys I see God as being love. Whatever suffering people go through in this world and the next, God experiences it more deeply. God loves the original image of his nature that is in each one of us, but is frustrated that due to our own ignorance and smallness of...

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robspeakman @robspeakman (1700) 5 Mar 13

A pretty brief post. If I do not believe in a God or a Religion, then surely I can not sin? If I do not recognise any faith and religious rules, then I can not sin? If I can sin, would I care? If you do respond,...

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JHumphreys If God doesn't exist, there is no sin in the absolute sense, only in the relative sense as defined by one's own moral sense or a societal standard. But if God does exist, which I believe, then there are clear definitions of right and wrong. This also has to do...

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