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Articles on this site express varying points of view, to encourage mature thinking on serious issues. The assumption is that you will want to study a controversial topic from various angles before you arrive at a conclusion, rather than simply believe what someone told you when you were impressionable! (So some stuff here is ‘hot’. Proceed at your own risk!). See the Statement of Faith for John Mark Ministries' theological stance.

10 Predictions For The Year 2000

1) The relativity easy change over due to the diligence of the Major US Corporation fixing Y2K computer problems eases tensions and relaxes US vigilance, which allows terrorists group to detonate small nuclear device in New York City. Many will believe that the terrorists group is seeking revenge for the U.S. Military downing of commercial […]

Why Christians Suffer

Subject: Re: Death of a christian lady. Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 17:39:47 +1700 From: Peter Ballard Organization: http://www.remarq.com: The World's Usenet/Discussions Start Here Newsgroups: aus.religion.christian In article , A 'Net friend wrote: > I don't know where most people here are from, but the > tragic death of a > elderly grandmother here in […]

The Days In Genesis

Subject: Re: Bible Question #1 Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 00:10:31 GMT From: (St.Athanasius) Organization: Optus Internet Newsgroups: nz.soc.religion;,aus.religion.christian In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, the One God, Amen. Peace and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Hi Tony, Since no one has dealt with […]

When God Becomes A Drug [1]

This book is good for people who were also raised in this tryp of dysfunctional spiritual abuse. Part 1 When God Becomes A Drug – pp 60-62 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0874777038/cultawareinforce  EXPLORING THE SYMPTOMS Let’s take a look at the symptoms of religious addiction to see how they fit the patterns and behaviors we have discussed so far. […]

Capitalism And Social Security

Subject: Re: Re. Capitalism not God's choice Date: Wed, 06 Oct 1999 03:28:35 GMT From: Organization: Deja.com – Before you buy. Newsgroups: aus.religion.christian In article, (Graeme Hunt) wrote: [snip] G'day Graeme, Perhaps I'm reading too much into the quote below, but I couldn't let this one pass by… > Charity is the operation of > […]

Tolerance

Subject: Re: Universalism revisited Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 14:47:39 +0800 From: Nigel Mitchell < Newsgroups: aus.religion.christian,alt.christnet.theology On Tue, 16 Nov 1999 13:57:15 +0800, Andrew Bromage wrote (in message

When God Becomes A Drug [2]

EXPLORING THE SYMPTOMS Magical thinking that God will fix you. This symptom is the natural offshoot of shame-based thinking. It takes you farther from reality and deeper into self-hatred and victimization, thus creating a fantasy relationship with God. Believing yourself inadequate and worthless, you sit and wait for God to do things for you. A […]

Euthanasia And Prof. Peter Singer

Daily Telegraph (Sydney) Sunday 3 October 1999 "Lecturer guarded" A MELBOURNE academic is being given protection by security guards at a prestigious US university following protests over his radical views on euthanasia. Bioethicist Peter Singer has been besieged with protests since beginning lectures at Princeton University two weeks ago. He works in an unmarked office […]

Islam And Persecution

Subject: Re: Persecution’s ten hot spots Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 09:04:34 +1100 From: Richard Kerr < Newsgroups: aus.religion.christian,aus.religion Rowland Croucher wrote: > > wrote: > > From Rowland’s list, my main complaint > > would be Indonesia, where the Muslim/Christian violence is > > rather two-way. Again, I’d like to see the Catholic church […]

When God Becomes A Drug [3]

From the book: WHEN GOD BECOMES A DRUG http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0874777038/cultawareinforce  When God Becomes a Drug – part 3/5 EXPLORING THE SYMPTOMS Uncompromising judgmental attitudes. The need to control, to be perfect, and to feel superior often lead to religious addiction. Religion offers a new sense of identity and feelings of control and self-worth. Yet it is […]