eksmith

@eksmith (64)

United States • Age 49

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Do you believe the Bible is infallible?

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

I have noticed that a lot of "Christians" feel that the Bible is literally the Word of God and is infallible. I personally disagree with this belief. What are your thoughts?

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eksmith Siamus - You stated Christians and very young kids and babies...According to many Christians, we are all born with original sin and even children will not go to heaven, unless the parents baptize or christen them or the children themselves accept...

16 Feb 09

Do you believe the Bible is infallible?

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

I have noticed that a lot of "Christians" feel that the Bible is literally the Word of God and is infallible. I personally disagree with this belief. What are your thoughts?

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eksmith Pose123 - I agree with you completely. I'm always surprised at how many do actually believe that the bible is infallible. Thanks for your thoughts.

16 Feb 09

Christians - Do you believe that your loved ones who have passed...

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

Christians - Do you believe that your loved ones who have passed are looking down on you from heaven? Or that they are with you?

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eksmith Pose123 - I feel along the same lines as you on this one. Thank you so much for your thoughts.

16 Feb 09

How do you deal with Report Card Day?

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

My husband and I have always felt that as long as our children try their best and put forth 100% effort, that the grade itself is unimportant. In fact, before we even look at their report card we ask that question and address...

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eksmith I know what you mean. Our daughter is 17 and BOY CRAZY!!!! Every relationship with her is serious within a matter of a week. Our son is the complete opposite. Our other daughter is smack dab in the middle. We're pretty much the "whole...

12 Feb 09

How do you deal with Report Card Day?

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

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eksmith Thank you bunnybon7 - I truly hope it makes her try harder. She is so intelligent and has everything to offer, it's sad to see her walking down this path. A person can only learn and be educated if they want to be. It seems to me that even though you only...

12 Feb 09

Do you believe the Bible is infallible?

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

I have noticed that a lot of "Christians" feel that the Bible is literally the Word of God and is infallible. I personally disagree with this belief. What are your thoughts?

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eksmith Do you think that when the Bible states basically that only Christians will go to Heaven, that this is true? Just curious.

11 Feb 09

Christians - Do you believe that your loved ones who have passed...

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

Christians - Do you believe that your loved ones who have passed are looking down on you from heaven? Or that they are with you?

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eksmith I believe also believe that you don't have to be a Christian to go to Heaven. Thank you for your thoughts.

11 Feb 09

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Birth of octuplets

wrongway @wrongway (277) • United States 11 Feb 09

I am a mother and I love my daughter very much, however I am having a problem understanding why a single mother of six kids who lives with her parents and is not working would want to become pregnant again, especially the way the...

adoption

babies

octuplets

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eksmith Shawchert - I appreciate your thoughts, I truly do. I know that the decision that this woman made, I personally would not have for myself. Even though we may not understand it or get it, doesn't change the fact that this is the path this woman wanted and...

11 Feb 09

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Would you change your religion?

K.S. @02karen (172) • United States 3 Feb 09

I am Catholic and proud of it. I almost got brainwashed in becoming a Christian but someone change me in which not to do it plus my fiance is Catholic too and were both proud of it. No, I would never change my religion plus will...

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eksmith Karen - I'm not a Christian in the traditional sense. My views are much different than any of the Christian organized religions. However, I do believe in Christ, I believe that Christ is in all of us.

11 Feb 09

Mixed religion relationships

orangeG @orangeG (31) • United States 31 Jan 09

My wife and I uphold very different religous beliefs - she is a born again christian, and I am a card carrying atheist. We met and fell in love long before I had formed an opinion on the meaning of life and everything. She has...

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eksmith Fundamental Charlie...can you provide us with the verse that you are referring to...I'd like to check it out. Thanks.

10 Feb 09

Do you believe the Bible is infallible?

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

I have noticed that a lot of "Christians" feel that the Bible is literally the Word of God and is infallible. I personally disagree with this belief. What are your thoughts?

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eksmith Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I personally seek the truth from within, as I believe that the Kingdom of God is within all of us. I have read and studied the bible as well, however, I find a deeper truth within. I have found that many Christians...

10 Feb 09

Do you believe the Bible is infallible?

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

I have noticed that a lot of "Christians" feel that the Bible is literally the Word of God and is infallible. I personally disagree with this belief. What are your thoughts?

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eksmith I agree with you. But, I'm always amazed at how many feel that it is without a doubt the true and definite Word of God, completely infallible.

10 Feb 09

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Christians - Do you believe that your loved ones who have passed...

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

Christians - Do you believe that your loved ones who have passed are looking down on you from heaven? Or that they are with you?

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eksmith Thank you for your insight, it's greatly appreciated. I feel that our loved ones are definitely around us. At times, I have felt them.

10 Feb 09

Christians - Do you believe that your loved ones who have passed...

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

Christians - Do you believe that your loved ones who have passed are looking down on you from heaven? Or that they are with you?

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eksmith I'm truly sorry to hear about your sister. I can only imagine the heartache you must have felt. I'm glad to hear that you feel her with you. The reason I asked this question, is because many Christians tell me that they feel their loved ones with them,...

10 Feb 09

How can you be against Abortion, but Pro Death Penalty?

II2aTee @II2aTee (2559) • United States 10 Feb 09

Help me understand this. Most people I know who are against abortion are also supporters of the Death Penalty. The two main reasons anti-abortion people have are 1. All life is sacred. 2. They dont want their tax dollars...

abortion

death penalty

double standard

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eksmith I agree. I myself am constantly in awe over the double standards and hypocrisy.

10 Feb 09

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Do you believe the Bible is infallible?

eksmith @eksmith (64) • United States 10 Feb 09

I have noticed that a lot of "Christians" feel that the Bible is literally the Word of God and is infallible. I personally disagree with this belief. What are your thoughts?

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eksmith Thank you for your thoughts, they are greatly appreciated. You bring up a good point...a lot is lost in translation.

10 Feb 09

proud sinner

pauman83 @pauman83 (47) 25 Oct 08

If someone is a pround sinner,a devil worshiper,a non-christian,a non-believer, would this person still be a child of God?

child of god sinner

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eksmith What about those who existed before Jesus? Do you really believe that the only way to be considered a child of God is through acceptance of Jesus?

10 Feb 09