Idols:
Some roman catholics believe that there is nothing wrong in having a graven image of Jesus as long you will not worship it. They based their claim on Nu 21:8.
Last Modified: 12/06/2005 12:53:22 |
correct churches:
I have been a WELS member all my life and now that I am an adult most of my friends belong to other churches or no church at all. I have become quite confused with their churches....
Last Modified: 12/01/2005 12:30:01 |
Wicca, Wiccan:
I was at a friend's party, and someone there was wearing an emblem that quite honestly scared me. (A star with a circle around it--I'm not sure exactly what the name of it is calle...
Last Modified: 10/07/2005 13:53:43 |
Witnessing to Muslims:
I am wondering if you have any concrete suggestions for witnessing to members of the Muslim faith? Or whether you can suggest any resource material on the subject. I have a next...
Last Modified: 09/27/2005 14:40:35 |
Lutherns and relgious prejudice:
I married a man of the Lutheran faith 32 years ago. He attended church with his family weekly in a small town in south Dakota until he was 18, as it was the thing to do and people ...
Last Modified: 09/22/2005 14:54:00 |
Samaritan's Purse:
There is an organization called Samaritan's Purse that does Evangelism work. Someone has asked if our church would like to participate in their "Operation Christmas Child" program...
Last Modified: 09/16/2005 12:18:29 |
Some very strange teachings:
One of my sister's friends is Christian, believes that Jesus died to pay for her sins and rose again; but her church also has some very strange teachings, such as: - Mars was t...
Last Modified: 09/09/2005 07:10:46 |
Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren:
Does WELS sanction the "40 Days of Purpose" campaign that is offered by Rick Warren within WELS congregations? If it does not sanction it, why?
Last Modified: 09/05/2005 10:34:20 |
Sorting out religious ideas:
I am from Florida. My grandfather was a Methodist preacher, after he was a devout Baptist. Yet his wife left him while he was fighting in WWII, and he had to convert to keep preach...
Last Modified: 08/31/2005 08:39:43 |
Eastern Star/Masons:
What is the church's views on the Masons, Eastern Star, and other things of the like (Lions, Lioness)? We feel that they do excellent community service and are in a position to do ...
Last Modified: 08/29/2005 15:39:52 |
Jewish heritage:
You often times hear the saying "My father is a Jewish carpenter". What is the relationship between the history of Jews and present day Lutherans? Do we and Jews believe we come ...
Last Modified: 08/19/2005 12:28:56 |
Relgion of Islam:
I read in the Baltimore Sun (7/14/2005) the following quote from Prime Minister Tony Blair of England: "It is an extreme and evil ideology whose roots lie in a perverted and poison...
Last Modified: 07/18/2005 07:23:24 |
(1) Arnold Murray, Shepherd's Chapel (2) The Way of the Mast:
I have three friends who are involved in The Shepherd's Chapel, Gravette,Ark. And,I have a deceased frend who was into The Way of the Masters, an Eastern hodgepodge in which Christ...
Last Modified: 07/17/2005 13:04:31 |
Appraisal of Billy Graham:
Much has come out about Billy Graham lately. His last evangelism crusade is going on now. With his illnesses it is unlikely that he will live much longer. My question is about h...
Last Modified: 07/14/2005 11:22:28 |
breaking of Lutheran Vow:
My friend was confirmed WELS at the same time I was, in our teens. Now he and his family plan to leave their WELS church for a Baptist denomination. I really do not know how to he...
Last Modified: 07/11/2005 16:39:42 |
Turning mormon:
I have some friends who have a son that just turned 18. He is a shy quiet boy. However, just this weekend he informed his somewhat Catholic parents that he was joining the LDS chu...
Last Modified: 07/11/2005 14:37:35 |
Christianity:
Is your church Protestant or Roman Catholic or indeed either. If neither, which chuch would you be more like?
Last Modified: 07/06/2005 10:12:16 |
Scientology:
Many actors are "converting" to scientology recently. This is being heavily reported by the news media. What is scientology and dianetics? How can I explain this cult to my Sund...
Last Modified: 06/27/2005 11:16:10 |
Scientology:
What beliefs and practices do scientologists have?
Last Modified: 06/27/2005 07:23:44 |
Congergationalist:
I read somehwere that polititians Howard Dean and Bob Graham are Congregationalists. What is a Congregationalist?
Last Modified: 06/21/2005 11:35:23 |