qohelet‭

The question is a little unclear to me, but I think it predominantly concerns fixation on sin within the "domain" of the heart rather than the mind as understood within modern Western societies tha...

posted 2y ago by qohelet‭  ·  edited 2y ago by qohelet‭

I propose that this should be off topic: Questions seeking specific (i.e., personalized) pastoral advice and/or counseling

posted 4y ago by qohelet‭

I propose that questions about the following are on topic: the history and historical development of Christian beliefs, biblical interpretations, and practices.

posted 4y ago by qohelet‭  ·  edited 4y ago by qohelet‭

One of the concerns about allowing questions to ask for any perspective when asking theological questions is that it can turn voting into a popularity contest and spark debate that generates more h...

2 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by qohelet‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by mattbrent‭

Accuracy and 'literalness' are only two of several factors in a translation, and I would argue that they are subjective factors at that. I would propose the following criteria for selecting an Engl...

posted 3y ago by qohelet‭  ·  edited 3y ago by qohelet‭

What should be on and off topic here? I'll post my proposals as answers to make them easily voted on.

8 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by qohelet‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by qohelet‭

I propose that questions about the following are on topic: beliefs and practices of Christian churches, denominations, and movements.

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Codidact has a different philosophy about how to grant privileges to users based on actual peer-reviewed performance of specific actions rather than (mere) reputation points. This new system is bei...

0 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by qohelet‭  ·  edited 3y ago by deleted user

Latin vs. Greek manuscripts The Douay-Rheims (DRB) is a translation of the Latin Vulgate, whereas the KJV (and most modern translations) follow the available Greek New Testament manuscripts. The ...

posted 3y ago by qohelet‭  ·  edited 3y ago by qohelet‭

We're off to a great start and even have our first question! The question provokes some interesting questions about scope that I figured it'd be best to raise here for the community to discuss. Ty...

3 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by qohelet‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by curiousdannii‭

It's important to note that: Monophysitism was not only condemned at the Council of Chalcedon, but also at subsequent councils. Much ecumenical dialogue has attempted to distinguish monophysiti...

posted 4y ago by qohelet‭  ·  edited 4y ago by qohelet‭

There are varying translations of Romans 5:12. For example: Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned (KJV...

0 answers  ·  posted 4y ago by qohelet‭  ·  edited 4y ago by curiousdannii‭

The answer is that it depends, and this is highly subjective. The question presupposes an epistemology not shared by all Christians, but I'm going to follow it for the sake of answering the questio...

posted 4y ago by qohelet‭  ·  edited 4y ago by qohelet‭

Which translation is most accurate and literal?

1 answer  ·  posted 3y ago by qohelet‭  ·  last activity 3y ago by qohelet‭

These refer to different Catholic rites (and accompanying masses) that have their own respective liturgical calendars (and so also have different lectionary readings). Roman rite The Ordinary and...

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