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"Amen" or "Amun" the Egyptian Mythology god

09/30/09

Author:Dr. Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, Does the phrase, "Amen", said at the end of a prayer, relate at all to the Israelite's captivity in Egypt and the Egyptian god Amen as in the Amenhoteps? Sincerely, Amanda  Dear Amanda, My initial...[more]

 

Did Jesus Think About Having A Sexual Relationship?

09/23/09

Author:Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, Did Jesus think about having a sexual relationship? Sincerely, Fred Dear Fred, Did Jesus ever think about having a sexual relationship? Of course, He thought about it. In fact, like most men and boys, He...[more]

 

What About Creationism?

09/20/09

Author:Roger Barrier

Hi, Roger, Recently two of my young friends have raised questions about the creation story. One, a young lady, had been deeply hurt when another gal at a Casas evening group told her that if she didn’t believe in a literal 7...[more]

 

Predestined to Hell?

09/16/09

Author:Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, Did God predestine people to go to Hell? Sincerely, PH Dear PH, Let me begin with an overview of predestination as envisioned by John Calvin. Calvinism teaches, in essence, that God chooses beforehand...[more]

 

What about Sarah in the Egyptian Harem?

09/09/09

Author:Dr. Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, Abraham was known in the Bible as a man of great faith. By faith He left Ur, following the call of a God he had never known before, travelled hundred of miles to settle in Palestine. By faith he was willing to...[more]

 

What Does the Bible Say about Plastic Surgery?

09/02/09

Author:Roger Barrier

Dear Roger, What does the Bible say about plastic surgery? (Post baby is not a pretty sight.) Anonymous Dear Anonymous, What does the Bible say about plastic surgery? Absolutely Nothing! Plastic surgery is never mentioned...[more]