pastorlamont

@pastorlamont (184)

United States • Age 51

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Bible: literal or symbolic?

Bionicman @Bionicman (3958) • Czech Republic 27 Jun 11

Do you think the Bible should be interpreted literally or allegorically? Had a conversation about god and religion with my coworker yesterday and he told me that he believes the bible should be taken 100% literally. Just wondering...

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pastorlamont The bible has both. There are allegories, symbols, and foreshadowing. There is also a literal factor that must be taken to heart. For example, the Bible tells us to honor our mother and father...this is literal...yet there is the symbolism found in Numbers...

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Are you so sure of your holy book that you don't seek answers elsewhere????

bird123 @bird123 (10643) • United States 23 Apr 11

Everyone claims their holy book is the word of God. They claim their holy book has all the answers. You aren't supposed to question or seek answers elsewhere. Are you so sure of your holy book that you don't seek answers...

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pastorlamont You just answered your own question. The fact is, not every book is the truth, that is why they are not all the same. As for knowledge being around us, what knowledge are you speaking of? The only knowledge that is of any value to you is what is relevant....

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Doing "GOOD" and "RIGHT" is the True Sacrifice!

LetranKnight25 @LetranKnight25 (33121) • Philippines 22 Apr 11

Hello Lotters, We are almost aware that this is the Holy Week/ Most specially in the Philippines, ever single Catholic knows this and remembers the one week tradition of how Jesus Christ was welcomed, mock,...

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pastorlamont I understand your point here about doing right and etc. however I do have concern where this post is leading. It's giving people the impression that, pleasing God is a matter of doing good things - that's not necessarily truth. Reason being, you can DO good...

23 Apr 11

Is there a record about Jesus Christ being a teenager?

sept0580 @sept0580 (19) • Philippines 15 Apr 11

As we all know, there are no records or no context in the bible that tells us the story of Jesus Christ as a teenager. Have you ever wondered if he had a normal teenager's life like having a girlfriend, and going through a lot of...

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pastorlamont There is only a record of Him being a 'tween', when His parents accidently left Him one year during the census. I will say that His teenage years are very important, however they do not highlight any of His ministry, thus, not mentioned. The Word does say that...

16 Apr 11

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Am I falling out of love?

gericapuno @gericapuno (51) • Philippines 28 Mar 11

Lately I've been feeling there's something wrong with the relationship I have with my boyfriend. I used to be the assertive one. I used to call him or send him text messages everyday. I used to be the one who makes the first...

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pastorlamont Well, truthfully, you never Fell in love! What I mean is, you don't fall in or out of love because love is a choice, it's not a feeling. Obviously there is attraction and infatuation at the start, but Love, true Love, is a choice. If you only go by your...

29 Mar 11

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my boyfriend treats my son diffrent from his own

kahanuola @kahanuola (25) • United States 20 Mar 11

i have been in a relationship with this guy i love very much, he has a son from a previous relationship and so do i, lately tho i been noticeing how he nit picks and scolds my son for every little reason and when his son does it...

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pastorlamont This no doubt is quite difficult because of the relationship. The old saying, 'Blood is thicker than water,' lives in your scenario. You need to consider a few things...1) Who is the most important person on this relationship? Your boyfriend or your child? 2)...

21 Mar 11

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When you are in troubles will you blame GOD?

Jotomy @Jotomy (6322) • India 4 Mar 11

I saw many people will do this, when they are in troubles they just say OH GOD why you given such problems/troubles to me! they just blame the god for their problems. I will be very confused about this. God loves us and if we ask...

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pastorlamont You'd have to be from another planet if you've never blamed God for anything! Even as a man of God, I shamefully admit that there have been times in my life where I've blamed God for something He did not do. I think it's our tendency to walk in...

5 Mar 11

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What's your response?

dayangsumbi2010 @dayangsumbi2010 (1724) • Indonesia 31 Jan 11

So much we find the story or stories about people who are religious conversion, or better known as moving religious / belief, in print and audiovisual media, and internet. of the many stories or stories, the most dominating is...

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pastorlamont I am a Christian and my household is Christian. If my family approached me with interest in a different religion, that would be an interesting conversation. Of course with respect to their interests, I would listen, then present my own beliefs. Bottom line,...

1 Feb 11

What makes it last?

sarahruthbeth22 @sarahruthbeth22 (43143) • United States 21 Jan 11

Can anyone Really tell you why their relationship lasts? I think whatever it is , it is mutual. Two people come together because of something but if this whatever isn't mutual, it won't last. I think for some it is love but others...

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pastorlamont I've been married for 18 years and counting and I must tell you that what keeps our relationship strong and on going is love. I've seen some other responses and they either downplay this truth or feel that more is needed. Actually, the other things mentioned...

22 Jan 11

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Should women be able to

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 16 Jan 11

serve communion? I attend a Christian Church and this is an issue we are having right now. Some women in the church have decided to step up and help serve. Some people in the church refuse to accept communion from them. First...

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pastorlamont When in doubt, go to the Word. I know what the bible teaches regarding female leadership, but in this instance, I don't believe that's a factor. If a woman can watch our bad children during service, and clean our toilets, I believe they can serve a tray! As a...

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5 Secrets To Make Him Love You.

sarahruthbeth22 @sarahruthbeth22 (43143) • United States 26 Dec 10

I just read this Yahoo article and I was amazed! I naturally do All 5! Not only to my Love but to all my guy friends. What amazes me is that there wee women out there that weren't!They would with their girlfriends but not the guy...

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pastorlamont The old saying is a way to a man's heart is through his stomach; not necessarily...the way to a man's heart, is through his ego! I've seen successful relationships and counseled enough marriages to know that a man whose ego is properly attended to, is a strong...

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You Have Right to Divorce Your Husband....??? (if so thats sad)

Tushavi @Tushavi (2077) • Karachi, Pakistan 15 Dec 10

hi to all well, if you asks here in my country, peoples says a big "NO", Women have no rights to Divorce their Hubby, i also like this law, Because for me, Women & girls are very weak to choose something, I don't know I am old...

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pastorlamont Well, setting the culture aside...stick to the source. Why would there be a reason for divorce? If there is infidelity, then obviously, the woman should have the right to make that decision. The marriage is a covenant, a contract held equally by both parties...

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Woman In the church.

visavis @visavis (5934) • Philippines 12 Dec 10

In the tradition of old churches when christianity founded, woman are no part (silence) in the church, they are not allowed to speak in the church, if they have something to say, they will tell first to thier husband. Also they...

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pastorlamont Unfortunately yes, things have changed. I say unfortunately because - I believe that the Word of God should be upheld; not changed simply because of social evolution. I have nothing against women...my mother's a woman! However, the word of God says that they...

13 Dec 10

Do you believe in Rapture? Why?

visavis @visavis (5934) • Philippines 6 Dec 10

First of all what is rapture? Rapture is an event in which the believers is not able to experience any death because of good things done on earth on the sight of God. In bible account there are event mentioned but I...

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pastorlamont The word 'rapture' is not mentioned in the bible, but the concept is. There are examples of God rescuing His people before judgment. In fact, the Word says, 'As it was in the days of Lot, and in the days of Noah, so shall it be in the coming of the Son of...

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Does God really want you to celebrate Christmas????

bird123 @bird123 (10643) • United States 4 Dec 10

I know this christian couple who do not give gifts for Christmas. All I can say is: Those poor children!!! The couple tell me they are celebrating Christ's birth and nothing else. They tell me that's what Christmas is really all...

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pastorlamont In all honesty, The Christmas holiday is pagan - you know, the tree, the lights, etc. however, the concept of gift giving comes from the wisemen who visited Mary and Joseph and its also symbolic of God's gift to us, so we give gifts to others. I truly believe...

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