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Posts by qohelet‭

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Q&A Why does the Bible repeatedly tout that sin begins in the heart — rather than the brain, mind, or other bodily organs?

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

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Q&A What is the most accurate and literal English Bible translation?

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

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Meta What's on and off topic?

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

posted 4y ago by qohelet‭

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Meta What's on and off topic?

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

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Meta Are comments a platform for debate?

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

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Meta What's on and off topic?

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

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Meta New abilities coming today

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

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Meta What's on and off topic?

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

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

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Q&A Translation of Jude 8

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

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Q&A What are the major problems that Chalcedonians have with Miaphysite Christology?

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

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Q&A Does Romans 5:12 indicate that death came to all people because all sinned, or that all sinned because death came to all people?

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

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Q&A Does the Bible ever talk about futuristic concepts which the original authors and audience would know nothing about?

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

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Q&A Are Greek translations less accurate than Hebrew?

The Greek Septuagint (LXX) differs from the Hebrew Masoretic Text (MT). ABEn follows the former whereas NASB follows the latter. As to which is more accurate is subjective and depends on which you ...

posted 1y ago by qohelet‭

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Meta Questions about theology, doctrine, philosophy

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

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Q&A Roman ordinary vs maronite vs extraordinary calendar

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...

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

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Q&A What is the most accurate and literal English Bible translation?

Which translation is most accurate and literal?

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

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Q&A Which Christian denomination(s) in 2023 still dislike(s) images?

There are certain Anabaptist groups that eschew photography for different reasons (the Amish being the more extreme end of this, whereas some Mennonites are OK with a modicum of technology). See ht...

posted 1y ago by qohelet‭

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Q&A Biblical Mythology as genre

There is considerable debate in matters concerning literary criticism within Christianity, so many sources will reflect a certain perspective on the historicity of accounts and how genre interplays...

posted 11mo ago by qohelet‭  ·  edited 11mo ago by qohelet‭

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Q&A Translation of Jude 8

There are different translations of "dream(ers)" in Jude 8. For example: ESV: Yet in like manner these people also, relying on their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme th...

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

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Q&A What is the Eastern Orthodox position on the Calvinist doctrine of total depravity?

This answer summarizes portions of the argument against total depravity presented by Alexander J. Renault in his book entitled "Reconsidering TULIP". Eastern Orthodox Christians agree that sin h...

posted 3y ago by qohelet‭

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Q&A How do Modalists respond to the idea that the Trinity is necessary for the manifestation of God's love?

David K. Bernard, the General Superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI), one of the largest Oneness Pentecostal groups, wrote: "God is love" (1 John 4:8, 16). Love is ...

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

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Meta What's on and off topic?

I propose that this should be off topic: Philosophical / Truth questions not focused on the stated teachings of a specific Christian tradition This would include questions asking for subjecti...

posted 4y ago by qohelet‭

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Meta Ideas for what could be included in a Resources category

I would love to see a Resources category (in fact, the possibility of doing this was one of my attractions to the Codidact platform). I think these can be wiki-style posts edited (and maintained / ...

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

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Q&A Why does Job 39:19 use 'clothed' for 'Have you clothed his neck with thunder'?

The "mane" of a horse refers to the hair that grows on the top of its neck. The immediate context of vv. 19–25 is imagery associated with this war horse that fearlessly and eagerly carries its ride...

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

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Q&A What is the Eastern Orthodox position on the Calvinist doctrine of total depravity?

Why do Eastern Orthodox Christians reject the Protestant Calvinist position of total depravity (i.e., part of the five points of Calvinism / TULIP model)?

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