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by musician
Thu Dec 02, 2010 5:40 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Matthew 20:1-10 versus John 20:1and 2.
Replies: 17
Views: 4581

Re: Matthew 20:1-10 versus John 20:1and 2.

rstrats wrote:So you're ok with John contradicting Matthew?
John and Matthew declare in accord that Jesus is risen, and I am quite fine with that.

- Nathan
by musician
Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Matthew 20:1-10 versus John 20:1and 2.
Replies: 17
Views: 4581

Re: Matthew 20:1-10 versus John 20:1and 2.

How can this be reconciled? I find that this reconciles nicely with what can be expected of multiple accounts from different viewpoints. If several individuals witness the same event from different angles and perspectives, they will recall different details reflective of their perception of reality...
by musician
Thu Dec 02, 2010 5:14 am
Forum: Christian Theology
Topic: Matthew 20:1-10 versus John 20:1and 2.
Replies: 17
Views: 4581

Re: Matthew 20:1-10 versus John 20:1and 2.

rstrats wrote:How can this be reconciled?
The two accounts indicate that Jesus rose from the grave and left it empty. What's to reconcile here?

- Nathan
by musician
Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:51 am
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: Please Introduce Yourself Here
Replies: 2307
Views: 739188

Re: Please Introduce Yourself Here

So, what’s your weapon (instrument) of choice and what style/styles do you like to play in? Thanks for the warm welcome. These days I focus on keyboarded instruments as you do, as I play and maintain pipe organs for a living. I've always been into the more instrumental forms of music, starting with...
by musician
Sun Nov 14, 2010 5:39 am
Forum: Questions for Christians
Topic: Deserving punishment?
Replies: 18
Views: 4566

Re: Deserving punishment?

And this just makes the whole argument from Divine Hiddenness so much more difficult to resolve. . . A good place to start would be John 8. The woman in this account encountered Jesus and His mercy which was previous to his instruction to "go and sin no more". Jesus had the right by his o...
by musician
Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: The Bible and Scripture
Topic: Does the Bible condone violence against other religions?
Replies: 35
Views: 13563

Re: Does the Bible condone violence against other religions?

I would like to hear Christian interpretations of the passages like this: Here is what you need to know when interpreting these passages: God gave life to all humankind. Humankind rebelled. God gave His greatest possible effort toward redeeming humankind to life. This is as affirming of life as it ...
by musician
Sat Nov 13, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: God and Science
Topic: God's Omnipotence and the Problem of Evil
Replies: 49
Views: 12423

Re: God's Omnipotence and the Problem of Evil

happycynic wrote:
1) God is Omni^3

2) The world could be better

I should think that #2 is demonstrable because #1 is true, rather than in spite of it.

- Nathan
by musician
Sat Nov 13, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion & Introductions
Topic: Please Introduce Yourself Here
Replies: 2307
Views: 739188

Re: Please Introduce Yourself Here

Hello, My name is Nathan. I was especially impressed by and drawn to the dedication and thoughtfulness exhibited throughout the Godandscience web site, and find it refreshing to visit. I am hoping that some level of participation in this the associated forum will be equally rewarding. - Nathan