The practice of day-to-day living in a Christian manner.
Use this tag for questions about Christian practice relating to day-to-day life, and theology related to it.
Questions tagged [christian-living]
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Is it hypocritical to be a Christian and also be against welfare?
Recently someone informed me that it was hypocritical to call myself Christian, and to be against many progressive/liberal policies (the specific argument was about US-run welfare)
So my question: is it hypocritical to call myself a Christian and…
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When is it okay to curse people in the name of the Lord?
2 Kings 2:23-24
From there Elisha went up to Bethel. As he was walking along the road,
some boys came out of the town and jeered at him. “Get out of here,
baldy!” they said. “Get out of here, baldy!” He turned around, looked
at them and…
user1054
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How broad and inclusive is the definition of service in exhortations to serve one another?
In the following quote how is "serve" understood by various Christian traditions?
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of
God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever
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user5060
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How does God require us to treat non-Christians according to 2 John 1?
I understand that the context for this passage was intended, by John the apostle, to warn the church about decievers that will come, and have the power to destroy us from the inside;
2 John 1:9-11 KJV
9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in…
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What is the basis of not following Halakha?
What is the basis that allows Christians not to follow of Halakha? Halakha/Jewish Law states that in the normal course of things we may not permit what Judaism has forbidden, nor may we repeal or abolish what is obligatory.
So, for Christians who…
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What does the Bible say about ones wishes concerning their body after they have died?
Sometimes people would like certain things done with their remains after they die. Some want to be cremated and have the ashes saved in an urn or spread over a certain area, while other want to be buried in a specific location. Does the Bible weigh…
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How does Christianity view participation in dangerous sports?
Many of the sports we play today expose the participants to physical dangers they would not otherwise have been subject to. Examples could be skiing, surfing, high speed car races or stunt biking. Other sports even put the lives of opponents at risk…
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What are the major characteristics of Love Thy Neighbor?
Does it include all of the following?
A. Sharing and caring (e.g., Matthew 25: 35,36)
B. Gentle and peaceful (e.g., Commandments 5 - 10; also Leviticus 19)
C. Lifetime, monogamous marriages between men and women. (e.g., Genesis 2:24);
Or is there…
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Is it right to say "Truly for Christ" or "Truly in Christ"?
I am looking for a simple way to say which gives the meaning - I will do anything for christ or I will stand for Christ.
I was wondering if it is right to say - "Truly for christ" or "Truly in christ"
or would you suggest a better one? I am being…
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Are Christians allowed to practice Eastern martial arts?
I know some people, Christians, who study Eastern martial arts. They explain this by saying that they do not practice the spiritual aspects of karate or kung-fu; but they use only the physical component of martial arts (i.e., they study it as…
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If rules in the Bible can change, shouldn't Bibles be arranged chronologically so we know which one is right?
If there is a contradiction in the bible, you should listen to the newest rule (where I'm coming from is here). Wouldn't it make more sense for orthodox Christianity that the books of the bible be put in chronological order? Would the order be as…
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Can Christians manufacture cigarettes?
My husband and I were discussing an essay my nephew wrote where he says he wants to manufacture cigarettes. I thought it was a good dream but shouldn't we address whether this is something that is good to people who use them? My husband said there…
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What is the best response to give when someone asks if you think that your religion is the only true one
I told someone the other day, much to his surprise that I was a Christian. He asked whether I though my religion was the only true religion to which I replied yes. He seemed somewhat 'offended' by this and sneered at me, strange given that he's a…
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What is the definition of being offensive according to bibile.?
It is written that pray for them, who hates you, and be good to everyone out there. so if someone is hurting me or Something unfair happening to me... should I reply back. or just be in myself. If I reply then should it be considered offensive in…
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