thrillerwriter30

I have read instructions and Apple support forums to no avail. I would really appreciate your help. I have inserted the Instalation CD (10.6.6), chosen the language, clicked on Disc Utilities and...then I'm stuck. Most instructions say to choose the Machintosh HD volume or disc, but I don't have that option. Neither do I have any erasable options. The options I see are Matshits DVD-R UJ-8A8 and Mac OS X Install DVD. I'd appreciate your suggestions on how to proceed.

Whatever your opinion of the Christian Bible, I wonder if you agree with the statement in Romans 3:23 that says, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (NIV)

While you may agree or disagree with the existence of a holy and perfect deity, I wonder if you can see any truth in the first part of the statement, that all of us are, in some way, imperfect? Apart from any religious or spiritual context, I can see flaws in myself, little or big. Lies I've told, selfishness, rude and unloving behavior, etc. I wonder if others see these imperfections, regardless of their spiritual background? Again, while you can certainly respond to the full statement, I'm hoping to focus on the first part of this phrase, the part about everyone being imperfect in some way.

I'm interested in hearing your responses.

I sincerely am curious. The more I studied truth, the more absolute truth made sense. If there are absolute laws in mathematics (2+2 = 4), absolute laws of nature (gravity), legal and moral standards (hitler was wrong), and if the very assertion that truth is relative is an example of an absolute truth, how can we not accept that there is absolute truth?

I hope that we can keep the conversation respectful, candid and helpful to anyone that reads our posts. Thank you for your kind responses.

If you don't yet believe in the Christian God, the Bible and salvation through Jesus, what would have to happen for you to finnally accept these truths? What would be the first sign that would now start you on your path toward a personal relationship with God? That would convince you? Demanding 100% scientific proof is the easy answer, however, what happens when you realize that there is no 100% scientific proof that thought or love exist either? That there is no 100% proof that God does not exist?

My main question: What would have to happen for you to believe?

I'm writing a novel placed in Southern Indiana. What types of trees are native there? What are those trees major features?

Thanks!

CK

I'm writing a novel that features a rifle. The rifle should be able to make a human head explode at a distance of about 10 feet. What rifle should I use? And how many bullets will it fire? What kind of bullets might a guy who occasional hunts deer use? Please include any information you think might be helpful.

Thank you!

CK

Whether you are a believer or non-believer, regardless of your personal faith or values, how would you want someone to start a conversation with you about THEIR beliefs? I realize that for some any talk of faith or spiritual topics are unwanted. However, let's suppose you really were open to hearing different views (just in case you might be wrong), how would you want to be approached? Personally, even though I hold firmly to my Christian beliefs, I am open to listening to others and would want to know if someone had proof that I was mistaken.

I look forward to hearing your responses. Thanks.

I've taken a deep, honest look at the Bible on this one. I've read both sides of the argument, studied the evidence, and while I respect the opposite view, I have come up with my conclusion on the matter.

First, I realize that there are a few verses in the Bible that seem to state that baptism is part of the process of salvation. However, there are many others that do not mention baptism, or seem to define baptism not as a "water baptism" but as a "spiritual baptism" into Jesus. With this in mind, it seems that the Bible would not contradict itself (I believe it is true and free of contradictions); therefore, there must be a way to interpret the meanings of these verses to agree. That's my premise anyway.

Secondly, the Bible (and most believers no matter which side of the baptism opinion they fall on) seems to clearly say that salvation is by grace alone, with no works. Considering this idea, it's very hard for me to not think of baptism as a "work" or some action that a person takes, because it is a physical process.

Third, I realize that there is an argument that says that if baptism is a work, so is confession and repentance. I think I see where this argument comes from; however, after giving it some more thought, I noticed a difference between baptism and confession, surrender, etc. The difference for me is that while baptism is a physical act, confession/repentance/surrender/acceptance are all non-physical acts (they all happen in the head/heart/soul of a person, and seem to be all related). Baptism is the only physical act, and therefore, is better fitted to the definition of a "work."

Fourth, it seems that there are some logical problems with including baptism in the process of salvation. For example, what if someone where not around enough water to be baptized? Would they not be able to be saved? What if someone died after confession/repentance/surrender/acceptance, but before being baptized? Would they not be saved? Also, and perhaps this is the biggest logical problem I came up with: if baptism is necessary for salvation, then nobody could be saved by themselves. It would take at least one other person to be around to actually baptize the non-believer. That would mean you couldn't ever be saved if you were all by yourself, and that is a tough idea to swallow. I don't see that idea anywhere is the Bible.

Therefore, based on my study of the scriptures and applying logic, I have concluded that baptism is very important and that God wants us all to be baptized; however, it is not a neccesary part of salvation.

I believe that we are all saved by grace, through Jesus Christ, through a process of confession of sins, repentance of sins, surrender to God and acceptance of Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior.

I welcome all of your views, and I only ask that you respond respectfully despite any disagreement.

Thank you and God bless,

CK

How do we know that love exists? Can we touch it? Hold it in our hands? Trip over it? Sure, we can feel it, but does that mean it exists? Yes, most people in the world agree that love is real, but what 100% scientific proof do they have? Sure, we can see the results of love, the affect it has on people and in the world, but those are effects, not love itself. Without 100% scientific proof, don't we have to conclude that love does not exist?

Or, could we look at all the evidence for its existence and choose to believe? How is this like looking at all the supporting evidence for God (no 100% scientific proof there either) and choosing to believe? If we don't believe in God, can we justify our belief in love?

I understand the argument that because there is no 100% scientific proof that God does exist, someone might choose not to believe right now. But is there any 100% scientific proof that God does NOT exist? If not, what does the absence of proof mean? If we can't 100% prove God's existence or non-existence, doesn't it make sense to then look at all the evidence on both sides and come to a conclusion? I know of loads and loads of evidence for the existence of God, but virtually none for His non-existence.

Let's say you are on a plane that is going down (think crash, bang, boom). The controls are broken and useless, so you search for a parachute. Instead of one parachute, you find ten. A handwritten note is attached to all ten parachutes. Nine of the ten notes read the same: "Any of these ten parachutes will work and save your life. It doesn't matter which one you choose." The one different note reads, "All of the other parachutes look good, but won't work when you need them most. This is the ONLY parachute that will save your life."

Which parachute would you choose and Why?

She's turning 33, doesn't like to read, likes movies, has some health problems so she can't really do anything to physical like hiking, skiing, etc. I'd appreciate any fun ideas. Thanks.