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Is religion responsible for the problems that plague America?
I read an article to that effect written by a minister who also said that Jesus was still in the public school and the public square because He has the power to be where He pleases. While it is true that Jesus can be wherever He pleases, He does not force His presence; on the contrary, God departs from where He is not welcome. The title uses the word religion, so first, we need to clearly understand the definition of religion, which is not easy. According to Wikipedia, “Scholars have disagreed on a definition of religion. Some refuse to classify specific religions as religions, arguing…
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The Gospel of Matthew Study Help (Matthew 26:45-54)
The Passion of Christ Questions to be answered in this study What was another reason besides the 30 pieces of silver that motivated Judas to betray Jesus? Why did the Sanhedrin send Jesus to Pontius Pilot rather than crucifying Him themselves? The high priest had tried to arrest Jesus before but Jesus walked out of their midst and they could not lay a hand on Him; why did He not do the same when Judas led the Roman soldiers to Him? Whowas the crowd that followed the Roman soldiers to arrest Jesus with torches and weapons; were they the same crowd that welcomed Jesus on Plam Sunday? Why did Rome…
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The Gospel of Matthew Study Help (Matthew 26:36-46)
The Passion of Christ Questions to be answered in this study What causes death from crucifixion? Jesus was so stressed as He anticipated crucifixion that He sweat as if it were drops of blood. What is this called medically? Jesus said to the disciples “keep watch with me….” What was it they were to watch for? Why are there times when God does not do as we ask? What was the reason Peter gave for the reason that Jesus persevered as He did as he faced crucifixion? In what way is Jesus’ prayer in the garden of Gethsemane a model for us? What was the second reason Peter, James, and John…