Religious Freedom in China – intro
Like the United States, The People's Republic of China has freedom of religion. It says so in the U S Constitution and in the PRC Regulations on Religious Affairs, so it must be true? Right?
I mean - just look at the first amendment for the U. S. -
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The more you tighten your grip, Satan …
But with the spiritual war - there's a danger with the killer instinct. When Satan has someone down - going too far to beat the person into a feeling of hopelessness can actually be a bad thing. As Screwtape tries to point out to his nephew - there's a danger ...
Satan – beginning, end, and more
Somewhere between those two extremes is realizing that Satan and his fallen angels do exist, and knowing enough about them that we won't be one of those who get tricked or caught up in one of Satan's traps - and losing our soul, as Jesus told us in this explanation ...
Do not Be afraid, unless …
Essentially - the message comes down to - Do not be afraid, unless there's a real reason for you to be afraid ...
Be prepared for what you ask for …
That's not to say I didn't have second thoughts - didn't wonder if the cost was getting too high. I did have them. I even ran away a few times. Fortunately, I always returned ...
The problem of Either/Or: Free Will vs Predestiny
Many people take one side of an issue. It's an either - or thing. .But what of there's another possibility? No - not a third option, but the possibility that "either" and "or" are both correct. Sounds impossible, doesn't it? Especially when people are so passionate (stubborn?) about the issue ...
The problem of sacrifices and burnt offerings
We (Christians) tend to focus on the part about the healthy not needing a doctor - but only the sick. The part about mercy and sacrifice - I feel like we (Christians) tend to think this message was meant for the Jewish leaders - but not for us. Which is ...
The problem of “a Better Place”
What are we really doing when we say someone's in "a better place"? Being nice? We think so. Lying? Probably. Is being honest better? ...
The problem of “handing it over to God”
Did you see it - if you can't walk on water it's because you doubt - because you don't have enough faith. And if that's what you got from the passage - it's unfortunate. Because that wasn't the point ...
The problem of a “pleasing aroma” to God
By now - hopefully the Christians who weren't already aware of what these passages meant have now learned something. Something very hopeful, especially in times of trouble. For the non-Christians - I pray you have also learned something, and that this will help to change your view of what you ...
