I often ponder when violence is appropriate for a Christian, but unfortunately the New Testament is largely silent, and a little contradictory on the matter
@CRoss agreed. Its a strange dichotomy, I assume that violence is a product of the fall. However, at times violence is necessary for defense, but the question of what level is appropriate is a good one. Military service is questioned by some sects and supported by others...
Proposed Q&A site for professors, theologians, authors, and anybody else interested in an exegetical understanding of the meaning and proper application of the Christian scriptures.
> But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
> For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: 'And he was numbered with the transgressors.' For what is written about me has its fulfillment." And they said, "Look, Lord, here are two swords." And he said to them, "It is enough."
@JonathonByrd we've been in the position where we thought we may be sued. We were near the end of a large project and the customer changed their mind. What saved us was a large stack of documentation showing we were delivering what was asked for.
but we're looking to expand into project management consulting and tools... mostly based on our experience working on projects with the utility and other firms and a partnership we're developing with some PM professionals in INdy
@Purmou How much is allowed in the tag wiki? can you actually include the commandments or at least references to the verses?
Today the cross is the primary icon of Christianity, but I'm aware of a few others, such as the Ichthys. What symbols have represented the faith through the centuries?
Calvin, among his other points, includes the point that when we are saved, we are irresistibly drawn to God and that there is nothing we can do to prevent this or cause this. What is the Biblical basis for this claim?
@waxeagle I don't know but I saw that too, esp since our staff overloards hand helped close it. That should be brought up on meta before voting to re-open, and now probably should before we re-vote to close.
Hey guys, this might be off topic, but when do you think is the best time to accept an answer? How long? Why have you guys not accepted all your answers?
Some of them have good answers, but something else came to mind....
I didn't want to check them off as answered too soon before alternate viewpoints got well represented just because the answer I was expecting to see came along.
I realize accepts can be changed, but I think that's bad form and I really don't want to seem like I was trying to railroad a direction without giving a chance.
@Purmou So sit down with him a couple hours a week and answer some questions together. You can do the computer part and he can help show you how to research things. It would be a good learning experience for the both of you.
I don't think you can help what you attract -- you can only help what you keep around. Lead by example, don't feed the trolls, vote, and flag, and things will be fine.
@NathanWheeler I think that may send the wrong message -- sites this young actually need questions more than answers. The answers tend to come of their own accord when someone sees an interesting question -- getting the interesting questions is the hard part.
@NathanWheeler Not a bad idea esp if they have been properly equipped themselves. A good steady influx of good folks contributing would be awesome. I would do the same but the congregation I help shepherd doesn't speak English.
@a_hardin Or don't. Set out to accomplish something good and only downvote if you find a need to along the way to improve the quality of the site. Don't worry about your rep number, it's a moving target anyway.
@JonathonByrd It looks like there is more than one switch to hit because it didn't happen all at once (area51 is still out of date) but the site itself switched from private to public beta templates.
From a comment in this question, I'm curious: does a list exist with, say, Bible-translation ratings?
I'm explicitly not asking for "which Bible translations are the most accurate", since I want to avoid a list question. ;D Of course, you could answer with one. :D
If the Ten Commandments say “thou shalt not kill” how can a Christian fight in a war?
(question from the commitment phase)
Today the cross is the primary icon of Christianity, but I'm aware of a few others, such as the Ichthys. What symbols have represented the faith through the centuries?
Calvin, among his other points, includes the point that when we are saved, we are irresistibly drawn to God and that there is nothing we can do to prevent this or cause this. What is the Biblical basis for this claim?
From a comment in this question, I'm curious: does a list exist with, say, Bible-translation ratings?
I'm explicitly not asking for "which Bible translations are the most accurate", since I want to avoid a list question. ;D Of course, you could answer with one. :D
