... and other orthodox Christian sects. It looks into the differences in their beliefs in the writings of The New Testament. The book also explains what Gnosis is. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as "esoteric knowledge of spiritual truth held by the ancient Gnostics to be essential to salvation." In other words, it is what the ancient Gnostics believed to be the truth of spirituality, which was necessary for them ... to be saved. The book raises questions like whether God is ... ...

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... means that congress cannot "accept or recognize" (Merriam-Webster on Establish) one particular religion. So let's ask a question about religion in schools. "Can we open class with prayer?" The answer: not according to the Supreme Court's interpretation of the first clause of the 1st amendment. Why is it then, that every ... basically three possible answers to that question. 1) There should be more religion in schools, 2) There should be less religion in schools, or 3) The current mix is just fine. I know we definitely don't need less religion, hardly any is allowed. But I"m not sure that...

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... ourselves three questions. 1) Who is our neighbor? 2) On what basis do we love our neighbor? 3) How do we love our neighbor? The definition of neighbor according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is, "a person who lives next to or near another person." This definition is very broad and applies to a wide ... the life of the child of God. In order to grasp and understanding of true love we must exercise this love. John 13:34 says, "A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another." Richard J. Smit says in his book The Fruit of...

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