Alcohol:
I know that WELS does not demand abstinence from alcoholic beverages. I also know that drunkenness is a sin. I do enjoy 1-3 drinks after work. I deliberately drink to relax and 1-3...
Last Modified: 10/20/2004 12:15:08 |
Apathy:
I have a friend who is completely apathetic to God and God's will for his life. This guy used to be an extremely strong in his faith. This was when he was a Baptist and we were d...
Last Modified: 10/20/2004 11:58:34 |
Contemporary Christian Music and Radio:
I have been wondering for some time now if a Christian can listen to Christian radio and Contempoary Christian music if it is done with discernment. Is this a fellowship issue? ...
Last Modified: 10/18/2004 12:38:16 |
playing cards:
What is your opinion of playing cards and card games? I know there are various stories as to how the modern deck of playing cards came into being, and what each face card represen...
Last Modified: 10/18/2004 12:30:26 |
40 Days of Purpose:
My wife and I do not attend the same church. I am a member of a WELS congregation in Gaylord, MI. and my wife attends an E-FREE Church. She is attending their class on the purpos...
Last Modified: 10/15/2004 15:58:59 |
Daughters Bible study:
My daughter is now 14. We have had a "rough" go of it the last year or so. I seem to have trouble letting go a bit, but now days, every one of her friends seems to have such permis...
Last Modified: 09/30/2004 14:30:40 |
meaning of sin:
Scripture informs us that man has a 'sinful nature'. From my studies, it appears that one can use 'sinful nature' and 'self-centered nature' interchangeably. From birth we are a...
Last Modified: 09/18/2004 09:41:05 |
Use of Tongue, Slang:
Until I took the WELS Bible information class, I didn't understand--biblically--how the use of some swear words was wrong. Although I strongly believed in not using God's name i...
Last Modified: 09/16/2004 14:25:33 |
Grace:
I was just browsing the questions and read the one from the person whose relative had just committed suicide. Although I agree with you that this person should talk to his pastor a...
Last Modified: 09/10/2004 07:54:27 |
Celebration of Discipline:
Does WELS consider Richard Foster Book "Celebration of Discipline" a good book for WELS members to read to deepen their relationship with God?
Last Modified: 09/08/2004 13:07:53 |
Bankruptcy:
When is and is not personal bankruptcy a sin? A Christian pastor (not WELS), who declared bankruptcy, told me several months ago American bankruptcy laws parallel the laws of jubil...
Last Modified: 08/17/2004 14:09:23 |
Homosexual Work Supervisor:
I am a volunteer, court appointed, special advocate for abused, neglected, dependent children. The court is in the process of appointing a new supervisor who will be in charge of ...
Last Modified: 08/13/2004 12:28:52 |
Talking with Pastor:
In many of the answers you give, you understandably advise the inquiring party to talk to their pastor. This advice is all well and good, but there are a couple of problems I have...
Last Modified: 08/05/2004 12:27:32 |
Official Position on Nudism:
I am conducting sociological research into the official position of Christian denominations toward the practice of nudism and naturism. What is the position of your organization? ...
Last Modified: 08/05/2004 12:20:10 |
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans:
I read your answer about a granddaughter of Billy Graham. I also had heard that these fine Christian people Roy Rogers and his wife Dale Evans at some time sent their adopted child...
Last Modified: 07/28/2004 14:20:08 |
Witchcraft and fantasy literature:
I teach on a very part-time basis at a WELS school. I am alarmed in my spirit at the popularity of the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series of books and the current rage over ...
Last Modified: 07/26/2004 11:58:55 |
christmas display:
Does WELS have guidelines or recommendations concerning the domestic display of decorations and lights during the Christmas season? In particular is there a cited timeframe for suc...
Last Modified: 07/23/2004 15:47:47 |
Marijuana:
After reading some posts regarding the use of marijuana, I noticed you categorized marijuana as an addicting drug. However, studies from the Instituted of Medicine have shown that...
Last Modified: 07/12/2004 07:21:08 |
Pride in Salvation:
Lately I've been trying to be mindful about how I present myself to others as a Christian, and I recalled that there is a verse about boasting about Christ (but I can't find it in ...
Last Modified: 07/01/2004 08:41:51 |
Forgiveness of sins:
I am a struggling Christian (Wels). I try to follow a "good" Christian life . I get excited every time I read the Bible, and have good intentions on following it word for word. The...
Last Modified: 07/01/2004 08:37:17 |