Is there a common side effect for those christians who marry non-christians?

I have a theory, for those Christian women who marry non-Christian men, it would appear that their children, if be males, are more prone to sexual immorality than others. Such as the prominent case of Saint Augustine.

I cannot say the same for Christian males who marry non-Christian women, as I do not have sufficient data. But I'm sure there's some sort of common degeneration there.

As for marriages between different ethnic groups, I do believe that both parents would have to seriously hold tight to God. Otherwise, it may be likely that their children are prone to facing the judgment similar to that of Sodom and Gomorrah, even Noah's time.

Of course, all these, if God permits, could be offset by God's mercy before even one prays in sorrow and regret and repentance. As for each family, we are all under God's mercy, none of the above theories should encourage divorce or anything other than holy union in Christ, our Savior.

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Parenting: Proverbs 23:13-14 Punishing a Child

There is no room for mercy before the end of punishment. Punishment is not to be treated lightly.

There is also no room for violence during punishment.

True punishment is not self-satisfactory.

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Trinity: 1x1x1 = 1?

There are many illustrations of Trinity. However, since God is God and beyond our comprehension, our illustrations are not absolute and therefore prone to error. Some imagine the One God to be within their comprehension; My God, is the God of the Scripture, who is beyond my comprehension, but provides understanding to those who fear Him everyday.

1x1x1 = 1 is usually used to debunk the opposition of trinity: 1+1+1 = 3. However, what about 1x1x1x1x1x1 = 1? Neither is 1/3 appropriate, for when Jesus prayed "My God, My God" in Matthew 27:46, He was referring to the 1 God, not 1/3.

It cannot be allowed that because someone tries to "support" Doctrines of Christianity, we should keep quiet even if his "support" is erroneous by itself. However, we must know that the goal is to glorify God, not to win a debate.

Nevertheless, from the scripture we know, there is only one God, and we know, there IS God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. There are no three Gods, but One. And that the Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit is not the Father. This is the Scripture, God's word. The rest, through faith, we leave it to God.

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Holocaust Compensation for Jewish Survivors

As I read the news: http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2008-08-06-Holocaust_N.htm?csp=34, I believe any compensation is right. However when we demand compensation, the suffering value is made null. Could we fool God by obtaining treasures both from men and from God?

When we suffer for doing what pleases God, we should know that that which is in Heaven is most priceless. It is futile to replace that which is eternal with that which is perishable.

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Metrocard's $81 is just too much!

Je l'achèterais plutôt pour soixante

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Can Islamic Extremists be Converted to Christianity?

After reading the news at http://www.christiantoday.com/article/top.hamas.leaders.son.converts.to.christianity/21157.htm where Masab Yousef, son of a Hamas leader Sheik Hassan Yousef, left Islam and became Christian, we are always reminded that God works in mysterious ways, making what seems impossible possible.

And there is no greater joy, to see one returns to the Lord of righteousness, as we did. It is the greatest of all miracles.

Nevertheless, the core of true extremists is usually seeded by jealousy. Which through biblical accounts, we know can neither be tolerated nor be emotionally trapped with.

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Blaming Others

When we start to blame others, we have sinned against God even before we blame others.

It is better to seek out our iniquities and let not the faults of others blind us.

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A Lesson in Humility

When we sin, God punishes us in ways we do not agree.

It is better this way, than hell fire.

 

I have no peace, unless I am with Thee and Thou with me.

I know You cannot be with me, if I let not my pride away.

How long can I allow my conscience to be clouded by darkness, lest I see my pride,

How could I get out of this bondage, if I seek not Thy light behind the cloud.

Can I use work and my servitude to justify my righteousness? Oh Lord, Thou have shown greater mercy upon me more than Nadab and Abihu.

I ask now for nothing else, not a blessed servitude, not a blessed work, but Thy sanctification.

Let me be worthy to say, In the name of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, I pray Thee, Amen.

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Forgetful Me

I just got back from Brooklyn celebrating an old friend's son's 2nd birthday. As I was going to load pictures I took, I realized I may have left my camera in my friend's car. This isn't the first time I've left things behind. How should I fix this mistake?

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Unwise Glasses Prescription

I believe it is normal for anyone, even children, to not have perfect vision, even slightly imperfect due to strain from time to time. But it is not wise to encourage wearing glasses and parents need to do more research than just listening to doctors. It is my opinion that some, if not most, optometrists would prescribe glasses anyway to everyone who steps into the clinic. After all, who's going to stop them? Ethics? Wisdom? Some took medical school to seek further advancement, most do it for money without any desire for any breakthrough.

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