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Ben Shapiro, Eschatology, theologyLeave a comment

Shapiro on the Afterlife

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I watched a video in which a woman asked Ben Shapiro questions about his worldview. These often vary on subjects from politics to metaphysics. He gives his view of what he believes about the afterlife: https://youtu.be/z7sg7CmyMb8?t=36s He thinks we have a “divine spark” and that at the end of time we will be “absorbed” back into God. That is an interesting and strange view. It seems to me essentially incoherent. Man is essentially apart of God. He thinks there is a possibility that we might maintain our individuality, but how could we if we are united to God? If the … Continue reading Shapiro on the Afterlife

Atheism, Reliability of the OT and NTLeave a comment

Foolish Ramblings

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Here is my response to an apostate named Em: “I wouldn’t say ‘reject’, I would say highly skeptical about the nature of him.” I think you have because Christ is our ultimate authority. You are saying he isn’t trustworthy because of your childish excuses. So, a pretend neutrality is not going to make you seem more rational to me. “Most of the Gnostic’s, and early documents (gospels) are written at least 20-50 years after the fact; to which many of the disciples by this time would have been dead.” You’ve always had a common habit of saying easily refuted statements. … Continue reading Foolish Ramblings

Deity of ChristLeave a comment

‘Beginning of the Creation’

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Revelation 3:14 states: “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: The reason I bring up this text is that it is a commonly misused text by Unitarians. They present it as meaning that Christ is the first created thing. I think this has some problems: i) There is debate whether it should be translated “the Beginning of the creation of God” or “The ruler of God’s creation”. It is a common theme that Christ does rule over creation. The latter is unlikely … Continue reading ‘Beginning of the Creation’

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We are now just The Council

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The Council of Google+ is now known as The Council. We are disassociating with any specific media because we use multiple forms of media to spread the Gospel message. We will use any and all media available to carry out the great commission and will be bringing new content to you in the near future that will be compelling and edifying. The Council has spoken and God bless! Continue reading We are now just The Council