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Why am I here? Why do I exist? What is my purpose? bit.ly/2dWztVk
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Why am I here? Why do I exist? What is my purpose? ift.tt/3uD59VF
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Why do seemingly logical individuals arrive at such differing conclusions regarding existence, all the while maintaining that logic allows nothing else? Is the same information being evaluated? Is the same definition of logic being considered? ift.tt/8d9iGQS
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Why doesn't prayer work, when the bible promises that it will (John 14:14, for example)? ift.tt/BmH2TPU

Why doesn't prayer work, when the bible promises that it will (John 14:14, for example)?

Christian view: In John 14:14, Jesus says "If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it." In modern western "Christian" culture, the idea of praying in Jesus' name is often understood to mean...

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If you accept the theory of evolution, only with god as the starter of it, when did souls come into existence? ift.tt/hu3t01y
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I want to know why God created Satan and Demons in first place? ift.tt/02Ech6j

I want to know why God created Satan and Demons in first place?

Christian view: The Bible doesn't specifically tell us why God created the devil and the other demons. However, it makes clear that He has every right to do as He sees fit, given His perfect wisdom,...

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what are your views on sexuality ift.tt/7tgoFJc

what are your views on sexuality

Atheist view: That question is over-broad. There are thousands of issues pertaining to sexuality. But for a start on what many naturalists and atheists think about this, see my two essays Sexy Sex...

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Can you know anything independently of what god has revealed to you? ift.tt/pEK5JGX

Can you know anything independently of what god has revealed to you?

Christian view: The short answer is no. But depending on exactly how the words in the question are defined, that could make a difference in how the question is answered. KNOWLEDGE Knowledge is...

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Hell seems designed to punish disobedience and perceived immorality. Would you agree that acting in a certain manner simply because you fear punishment is cowardly and an invalid motivator? ift.tt/J2ENokd

Hell seems designed to punish disobedience and perceived immorality. Would you agree that acting in...

Christian view: The coward is the individual who, out of fear, refuses to do what is right. A coward is NOT someone who, out of fear, CHOOSES to do what is right. That man is not being cowardly --...

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Are you absolutely sure that the Bible is not a work of Satan, the Father of Lies, appearing under the guise of an angel of light to deceive you? (2 Cor 11:14) ift.tt/NqTmuHc

Are you absolutely sure that the Bible is not a work of Satan, the Father of Lies, appearing under...

Christian view: This is a great example of a nonsensical question. 2 Corinthians 11:14 claims that "Satan disguises himself as an angel of light". John 8:44 states that Satan "is a liar and the...

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In "The Prince of Egypt", is Moses depicted accurately according to Islam? ift.tt/XLbwyE1

In "The Prince of Egypt", is Moses depicted accurately according to Islam?

Muslim view: The movie in question depicts some of what is known of Moses in Islam, but for the most part it does not accurately depict him.

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If god cannot lie, how is he omnipotent? ift.tt/M6hbUVs

If god cannot lie, how is he omnipotent?

Christian view: God's omnipotence, as I understand it, entails that everything that has happened, is happening, or will happen, is caused by Him. This necessitates that it is impossible for anything...

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If Allah is the Greatest Deceiver of all (S. 3:54), how can you trust anything He says? ift.tt/XBYsQjl

If Allah is the Greatest Deceiver of all (S. 3:54), how can you trust anything He says?

Muslim view: Firstly, this is an incorrect translation of this verse and the lack of mentioning the the entire verse and its context is highly suspicious.

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How would you recommend dealing with theistic relatives on "holy" days without starting family feuds? ift.tt/3logGTp

How would you recommend dealing with theistic relatives on "holy" days without starting family...

Atheist view: Assuming you are no longer living a lie and pretending to believe, and assuming you've already come out to them as an unbeliever and it's not news, and assuming you even want to spend...

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Where is existence going (i.e. eschatology), both immediately and ultimately? ift.tt/hL9UfCj
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Is Yoga inherently Hindu, or can non-Hindus really practice Yoga fully? ift.tt/qElTPey

Is Yoga inherently Hindu, or can non-Hindus really practice Yoga fully?

Hindu view: The word Yoga literally means to 'link up' with God, or be connected to God. This is not inherently Hindu and is a universal concept. There are many branches of yoga discipline, but all...

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How should I read the Koran? Is there a good place to start? Must I read in Arabic? ift.tt/43PjUr6

How should I read the Koran? Is there a good place to start? Must I read in Arabic?

Muslim view: The actual Qur'an was revealed in Arabic and remains in that original language. However if you are not proficient in Arabic, you can read a translation.

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If god cannot lie, how is he omnipotent? ift.tt/526q0Bd

If god cannot lie, how is he omnipotent?

Christian view: God's omnipotence, as I understand it, entails that everything that has happened, is happening, or will happen, is caused by Him. This necessitates that it is impossible for anything...

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How can my mother enjoy Heaven, knowing that her atheist son will be tortured forever in the fires of Hell? ift.tt/fEvYsqb

How can my mother enjoy Heaven, knowing that her atheist son will be tortured forever in the fires...

Christian view: Obviously, it is not important to you that you will be tormented forever in hellfire. Why should it bother your mother? Your mother's existence is not all about you, nor your father's...

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Assuming I accept your arguments that there is a God, it is still a huge leap for me to therefore cut off my son's foreskin, avoid clothes of mixed fibers, and give 10% of my earnings to Pat Robertson. ift.tt/t1bUxnl

Assuming I accept your arguments that there is a God, it is still a huge leap for me to therefore...

Christian view: Christianity does not advocate cutting off your son's foreskin, avoiding clothes of mixed fibers, or giving 10% of your earnings to Pat Robertson. So it seems as though there is...

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Why does God require an argument to defend it, unlike something obvious like gravity for example? ift.tt/pqfouvA
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