Thursday, December 30, 2004Christian soldiersBefore Christianity became fully legal in the Roman empire, Christians generally gave up their position as a soldier. The reason is because they had to pledge allegeince to the empirer above all others including God. Since soldiers are required to obey first and ask questions later, there have been... Sign in to see full entry.Prayer and RationalismBefore the enlightenment and with people who haven't learned rationalism, it is a simple matter for God to answer prayer. That doesn't mean that they had it easy. They also believe in demons, spirits and other gods. Israel in the Bible preferred to pray to idols rather than god. God just wanted them... Sign in to see full entry. |