Answers to Questions Listed by Topics Beginning with the Letter "D"

Unless otherwise noted, all answers were written by Jeff Hamilton.

Denomination - Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, Mormons, Mormonism

Did Orson Pratt originate the idea that the Bible is unreliable?
How do I tell my cousin that Mormonism is wrong?
I think you misunderstood the vision of the tree of life in the Book of Mormon.
Isn't the best way to preserve something is to hid it?
Just because the Book of Mormon contains errors, it doesn't make it doctrinally wrong
"Mormons believe almost everyone will go to heaven."
Thank you for helping to defend my beliefs against Mormonism
What do Mormons teach about family relationships?
Won't a Mormon disagree that their book doesn't teach pre-existence of mortal man?

Denomination - Church of the Nazarene

You think you have the right to judge your fellow man.

Denomination - Copic Orthodox, Ethiopian Christian Church

What do you think about Copic Orthodoxism?

Denomination - Emerging Church Movement

What do you think about the emerging church movment?

Denomination - House of Yahweh

Did the apostle Paul keep the laws found in the Torah?
Is Satan female?
Should the Father only be addressed as Yahweh and the Son as Yahshua?
Who is the Queen of Heaven in Jeremiah 7:18?

Denomination - International Church of Christ

How are you different from the International Church of Christ?

Denomination - Jehovah's Witnesses

Can Christians celebrate birthdays?
Does the word "forever" in Ecclesiastes 1:4 mean "everlasting?"
How can I convert my Jehovah's Witnesses wife?
Is donating blood or organs wrong?
Is the New World Translation an accurate translation?
What are the Jehovah's Witnesses' beliefs about the Godhead?
Why do you say the New World Translation is not a reliable translation?
Why is YWHW translated LORD?

Denomination - Lutheran

What is wrong with Luteranism?

Denomination - Members Church of God International

Should I worship with a group that I think is teaching error in order to teach them the truth?

Denomination - Messianic Jew, Messianic Judaism

Did the apostle Paul keep the laws found in the Torah?
How are the churches of Christ so similar to our beliefs?
"The New Testament was written in Hebrew, not Greek!"
Wasn't Paul a Nicolaitan?
Where does the Bible say facial hair is wrong?

Denomination - Old Order Amish

You might find interesting that the Amish in our county recently divided over the use of tractors.

Denomination - Pentacostal, Charismatic

Must you speak in tongues to have the Holy Spirit?
My wife divorced me after getting involved in a charismatic group. What do I do now?
What do you think about the Azusa Street Revival?
What is an unknown tongue?
What is it that I'm doing, if it is not speaking in tongues?

Denomination - Redeemed Christian Church of God

What is the Redeemed Christian Church of God?

Denomination - Roman Catholic

An objection to the claim that Catholics worship Mary
Are the objections to Catholicism without foundation?
Can you help me explain why it is not right to call Mary "our heavenly mother?"
Did you hear that the Catholics voted away limbo?
Do you have pictures of the eight symbols of the Holy Spirit?
Do you know of sources regarding "demon possession" in the Middle Ages?
Does Ephesians 6:18 teach that saints are to be intercessors between Christians and God?
Doesn't John 20:23 say that priests can forgive sins?
Further objections to the idea that Catholics worship Mary
Have you studied the Bible from an academic point of view as a historical document of several communities making sense of God in their time of crisis?
How did your Bible come into existence?
How do I know which church is the one the Lord intended? And what about the Eucharist being the real body and blood?
How do you explain that the church is the pillar and ground of the truth?
I have my doubts about Catholicism, but where do I go for the truth?
In the stations of the cross, why is Jesus shown carrying the cross after Simeon carries the cross?
Is the Bible the only source of authority?
What do you think about religious art?
What is wrong with Catholicism?
What proof is there that Mary was born without sin?
Which one are you in The Revelations of Saint Bridget of Sweden?
Why did Jesus start Catholicism?
Why did Catholicism start and when did it happen?
Why don't Protestants honor Mary as Catholics do?
Why don't Protestants say the Rosary?
Will a person who dies at the same hour as Christ go straight to heaven?
Will Catholics go to hell?
Wouldn't it be reasonable for Jesus to appoint a prime minister, thus establishing the papacy?

Denomination - Salvation Army

Can Christians Help Support the Salvation Army?
Isn't it better to embrace the Salvation Army as part of God's gift to humanity?
What is the creed book for the Salvation Army?

Denomination - Seventh Day Adventist

Did the apostle Paul keep the laws found in the Torah?

Denomination - Twelve Tribes: The Commonwealth of Israel

What is the Commonwealth of Israel?

Denomination - Unitarian

How do I answer someone who believes all religions are equal?

Denominationalism, Denominations

Are there warnings about believing you are the only denomination going to heaven?
Are you a part of the "Church of Christ" denomination?
Does your church have a statement of faith?
Jesus only followed Judaism because he was born in it. Doesn't Jesus want his followers to remain in whatever religion they were born into?
Should I attend my girlfriend's church if I think it teaches false doctrine?
Should I worship with a group that I think is teaching error in order to teach them the truth?
What do you think about reading books by denominational authors?
What is wrong with the Baptists, Methodists, etc.?
What type of Christian are you?
Which Christian denomination is the right one?
Why are there different denominations?
Why would the Sadducees bother claiming to be religious?

Depression

How do I move on after the death of a loved one?

Destruction of Jerusalem

Could you explain Matthew 24:30?
How do you explain Matthew 24:27-31?

Diet

Are you saying God condemns vegetarians?
Does Abel's sacrifice prove meat was eaten before the flood?
Evidence that meat is acceptable food offends a reader
"I believe Jesus was a vegetarian"
Is being a vegetarian better than a meat eater?
Isn't vegetarianism the ideal for man?
Should Christians avoid unclean foods?
What did Jesus eat while he was on earth?

Dinosaurs

Did dinosaurs really exist?

Disagreements

If you can have fellowship with people who differ in one area, why can't you have fellowship with those who have kitchens and fellowship halls?
Should you only teach a subject once to a Christian who disagrees with you?
What do you think about the divisions among the churches?

Discipline

Do the elders and preachers constitute the church in decisions?
Does a husband have the right to spank his wife?
How do I chasten my teenager for using drugs?
How do we start biblical discipline when our children are already older?
How do you handle a teenage liar?
How does a disfellowshiped Christian worship God?
How will male virtues be passed on without spanking?
Where is the line drawn between false teachings and matters of conscience?

Divorce

A question about adultery
A reader who believes the only reason polygamy is condemned is because the "church" condemns it.
Can a man divorce his wife for not having sex with him?
Can adultery be forgiven? Should I tell my spouse?
Can I divorce my wife because she sees sex, even in marriage, as sinful?
Can I remarry even though I also committed adultery?
Can a person remarry if they divorced for more reasons than just fornication?
Can you explain the issue of divorce and remarriage more?
Did I have the right to remarry?
Does Christ's law about divorce and remarriage apply to non-Christians?
Does it matter who files for the divorce?
Does my divorce mean I failed as a wife?
Does rape within a marriage lead to divorce?
Don't consequences still follow after forgiveness?
I feel so sorry for my ex-husband. Am I responsible for the mess?
If a couple in their second marriage have children, can the preacher make them get a divorce?
If a woman accepts her husband back in desperation, can she later divorce him?
If God makes them one, how can there be divorce for any reason?
If I committed adultery in my mind, does that mean I can't divorce and remarry?
If I divorce, do I lose my salvation?
If one person was forgiven of adultery and his spouse later commits adultery, doesn't it mean neither can remarry?
If the man I committed adultery with is getting divorced, can I marry him?
Is divorce still valid for adultery?
Is divorce a sin?
Is divorce only acknowledged when it is done for fornication?
Is it a sin to have sex with my ex-husband?
Is it right for my wife to live apart without divorcing me?
Is looking at pornography fornication?
Is there a time limit on seeking a divorce?
I'm going to divorce my wife even though she doesn't want it. What do you think?
Justifying Divorce and Remarriage by Claiming Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are Old Testament Books
Must a couple, previously married, separate after they are baptized?
My wife divorced me after getting involved in a charismatic group. What do I do now?
Should a husband leave a wife he cannot trust?
Should a member be disciplined for divorcing his wife?
Should a wife leave because of sexual assult?
Should I divorce my husband over something that happened twelve years ago?
Should I divorce my unfaithful wife?
Should I divorce my wife?
Should I divorce to get peace back into my life?
Should I leave this marriage?
Should I reconcile with my ex-husband who is addicted to marijuana?
Should I tell my husband about my adultery?
The man I am seeing is married. How do I fix this problem?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a broken marriage?
What do you think about this divorce situation I ran into in Chile?
What is the status of a person who married a person who had no right to marry, but later divorced that person?
What is your stand on marriage, divorce, and remarriage?
What should I do with my husband who is living in adultery?

Doubts

I'm not certain if we are ready to raise children.

Dress

I need help handling teenage dress and language problems

Drinking

Did Paul sometimes drink wine?
Doesn't Ephesians 5:18 imply that some use of alcohol is permitted?
"Thank you for explaining why social drinking is wrong."
What is wrong with drinking, so long as it is done in moderation?

Drugs

Could someone who was abusing drugs and died of an overdose be in heaven?
How can I serve God when I am so angry at Him?
How do I chasten my teenager for using drugs?
How do I get my boyfriend to be honest with me instead of hiding things like his occasional drug use?
How do you deal with an addict?
I feel so sorry for my ex-husband. Am I responsible for the mess?
Should a Christian use medicinal drugs that may affect the mind?
Should anti-depressants be used to help come off of drugs?
Should I reconcile with my ex-husband who is addicted to marijuana?
What about hearing voices in your head?
What do you think about a woman who smokes pot while pregnant?
Which antidepressant is best for the treatment of drug addiction and for dealing with anger?
Your explanation of pharmakeia is poor

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