Would a human clone have a soul?
Biblically speaking, the Bible does not speak of "cloning" since it did not have anything to do with being fruitful and multiplying. To answer the question...
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Can the devil touch a born again believer?
John 10:10
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Tim Maas
, Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army
What does it mean when God said the people would not enter into His rest?
This passage from Hebrews is quoting the words of Psalm 95:11, which, in turn, is paraphrasing the punishment that God imposed upon the Israelites in Numbers...
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Can a Christian be a nudist? What does the Bible say about nudity?
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Why did God require animal sacrifices in the Old Testament?
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Janet Geoghan
Why is Yahweh (or Jehovah) replaced with "LORD" in some current Bibles?
I saw a Bible from the 1950's that used Yahweh throughout. Why the change?
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What happens once we die?
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Who were the Sumerians?
The Sumerians were an ancient people that occupied Sumer, that is, the southern region of Mesopotamia, which is now southern Iraq. It is unclear when the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who is Michael the archangel?
Michael the archangel is described in the Bible, in the books of Daniel, Jude, and Revelation, as a warrior angel who engages in spiritual combat. The word...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Was Solomon saved?
Of course, Solomon lived in the Old Testament dispensation and thus did not experience being "born again" or the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, for that was...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Would a human clone have a soul?
The prospect of cloning humans for reproductive purposes raises many moral, ethical, and medical questions. It also touches on deeper theological questions....
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Who was Abigail in the Bible?
Abigail was one of David's wives. Her story is found in 1 Samuel 25. At the beginning of the story, Abigail is the wife of a wealthy man named Nabal who...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What does the Bible say about injustice?
The Bible has a lot to say on the subject of injustice. We know that God is in favor of justice; we know that He is against injustice, even in the most basic...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Is freedom of speech a biblical concept?
Freedom of speech is defined by Webster's dictionary as "the right to express facts and opinions subject only to reasonable limitations (as the power of the...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How should a Christian view rationalism vs. empiricism?
Rationalism vs. empiricism is a philosophical debate about the way human beings gain knowledge. There is a wide array of theses associated with rationalism...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that God is omnibenevolent?
The word omnibenevolent comes from the Latin word omni, meaning "all," and the word benevolent, meaning "good" or "charitable." When we say that God is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean that baby Jesus was wrapped in swaddling clothes?
Swaddling clothes are cloths and bands used in the practice of swaddling, or essentially "wrapping" an infant tightly in cloth. The idea behind swaddling is...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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Why was it important to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem?
The answer to why it was important to rebuild Jerusalem's walls is found in Nehemiah 1:3. Some Jews who visited Jerusalem returned to Persia and reported to...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about chanting? Should a Christian chant?
To chant is to speak or sing rhythmically, in words or sounds. There is a wide variety of different types of chanting, from basic two-note chants to simple...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is the mystery of faith?
The mystery of faith is a term that occurs in 1 Timothy 3:9. Depending on the English translation, the Greek phrase τὸ μυστήριον τῆς πίστεως is translated...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Did Paul ever meet Jesus in person?
The subject of Jesus Christ and His saving work were at the forefront of the apostle Paul's ministry. "Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!" he said (1...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What is a peace offering?
The modern idea of a peace offering is that of "a propitiatory or conciliatory gift." A man who offends his wife will often visit a florist with the thought...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why did Queen Vashti refuse to appear before Xerxes?
The book of Esther begins with a description of King Xerxes (or Ahasuerus) of Persia celebrating with the leading men of his kingdom. At the conclusion of...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does the Bible say about law enforcement / the police?
It's fairly well known that God gave a set of laws and with it guidelines for the enforcement of those laws. Not only did the Mosaic Law define sin, but it...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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What does it mean to be a godly husband?
When asking how to be a godly husband, one of the first truths to recognize is that no one is naturally godly. Neither men nor women can be everything God...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Why doesn't the book of Esther mention God?
The book of Esther is unique in several ways. One distinguishing characteristic is that it's the only biblical book that does not mention God by name. This...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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How can I learn to not take offense at little things?
Trying to not take offense is like trying to not think about elephants. If someone says, "Don't think about elephants," we automatically think about them. If...
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S. Michael Houdmann
, Got Questions Ministries
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Who was Haman the Agagite?
Haman is introduced in Esther 3:5-6 as an enemy of Mordecai and the Jewish people: "When Haman saw that Mordecai would not kneel down or pay him honor, he...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is the doctrine of the impassibility vs. passibility of God?
To be "passible" is to be "capable of feeling, especially suffering" or to be "susceptible to emotion." When theologians speak of God's "passibility" versus...
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S. Michael Houdmann
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What is transcendental meditation?
Transcendental meditation (or TM) is a technique for achieving inner peace and spiritual renewal by focusing on a mantra repeated silently. As the mind...
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Philip Davies
Am I disrespecting my local church group if I do not practice some of their extra-biblical guidelines?
You might just as legitimately ask, Is your local church disrespecting the Bible when it puts obedience to cultural rules on the same level as Christian...
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Pamela Adams
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James Kraft
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Why does God allow us to go through trials and tribulations?
We do not learn much when things are going smoothly. It is only when we hit the rough spots in the road that we learn. There is no other way. It is the only...
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JD Abshire
Am I disrespecting my local church group if I do not practice some of their extra-biblical guidelines?
If the guidelines are implied or part of the church's constitution and you are operating to the contrary then yes, you are showing disrespect to your church...
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Is the pope the Vicar of Christ?
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What is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe?
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What are the three woes of Revelation?
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What is the emerging / emergent church movement?
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What does the Bible say about how to find purpose in life?
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What do the seven thunders in mean?
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How should Christian parents respond if a child has a learning disability?
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Would the discovery of Noah's Ark be important?
I do not think the discovery of Noah's Ark, if ever, would be of any significance or benefit to the Christian Faith. There will emerge new debates regarding...
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Dinganie Soko
Is divorce allowed in the Bible?
I think what is interesting in this debate is that in the context of Matthew 5 we choose to take verses 31 and 31 literally and yet the same does not apply...
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Vincent Mercado
, Skeptic turned believer, Catholic, father of 3
Am I disrespecting my local church group if I do not practice some of their extra-biblical guidelines?
I think you are disrespecting the local church group by not following the guidelines, whether biblical or not. Guidelines are set for a reason, and to not...
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What does it mean to boast in the Lord?
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Lena Wms
, Student @Christ Gospel Church, S.S.Teacher, Observer
Am I disrespecting my local church group if I do not practice some of their extra-biblical guidelines?
My Dear Sister in Christ, As faithful followers of Jesus Christ many of us have asked ourselves these same questions. Only a very personal relationship with...
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What should we learn from the life of Titus?
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, Teacher in China
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Could Calvinism be a stumbling block to the spread of the gospel of Christ?
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Why is it important to study the Bible in context?
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Cindy Jennings
, 1 Saved by Grace
What was the symbolism of Ezekiel baking bread over dung?
In Ezk 4:12, God originally told Ezekiel to use human waste for fuel to bake his bread. When Ezekiel protested that it would defile him to do that (much like...