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The Bible and Homosexuality
I am very confused about homosexuality. I know it’s a sin, but I don’t understand why society condemns this so much as compared to other sins.
Should I Forget My Husband’s Abuse?
I have a bully for a husband. He is always putting me down and yelling.
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John, Matthew, and Jesus’ Mission
We were discussing the Gospel (Matthew 9:36—10:8) read on the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time last year. Matthew writes about Jesus' missionary discourse.
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Is It a Sin Not to Be ‘Green’?
Is someone committing a sin by denying the moral implications of ecological choices?
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Assuring a Person’s Salvation
Two readers asked the same basic question about final repentance and salvation.
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Can We Ever Take the Bible Literally?
When are we to take Scripture literally and when should we not?
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How Much Do We Know About Angels?
I am very interested in angels but haven’t been able to find information about how many categories there are.
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