Facing The Gates

Today we’re discussing our thoughts after visiting Mercy Church! Just how different is a Pentecostal service? How did this branch of Christianity make us feel? And of course: were the chairs comfortable? All this and more in today’s episode!

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Mercy Church: https://www.mercyforaiken.org/

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Today we sit down with our guest, Pastor Kenny of Mercy Church, and talk to him about Pentecostalism. What exactly is going on when Pentecostals speak in tongues? How does he view other Christian groups? What’s the deal with Kenneth Copeland? Find out in today’s interview.

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Mercy Church: https://www.mercyforaiken.org/

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Today we’re discussing our thoughts after visiting Grace Presbyterian! How do the Presbyterians worship differently? What effects do hymns have theologically? And most importantly: does the church have appealing architecture? All this and more in today’s episode!

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Grace Presbyterian: https://www.grace-of-aiken.com/

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Today we sit down with our guest, Pastor Trent of Grace Presbyterian, and learn lots of neat stuff. Why isn’t he a Baptist anymore? Is Calvin misunderstood? Should the guys be fruitful and multiply? Find out in today’s interview.

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Grace Presbyterian: https://www.grace-of-aiken.com/

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Today we’re discussing our thoughts after visiting Heights Church! What is the role of contemporary music within the service? Is Pastor Mark good at preaching? Did David sweat himself to death? All this and more in today’s episode!

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Heights Church: https://heightschurchsc.com/

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Today we sit down with our guest, Pastor Mark of Heights Church, and grill him on some big topics. What’s the deal with being a Baptist? Why use contemporary Christian music as opposed to hymns? What about once saved, always saved? How is Heights church different? Find out in today’s interview.

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Heights Church: https://heightschurchsc.com/

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Why go to church? If Christianity is really about a set of beliefs and practices, where does going to church fit in? Why couldn’t someone just read their Bible, pray, be a nice person, and be a Christian in good standing? What exactly is the point of going to church? Today, we’re going to talk about that.

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Last time, we discussed how lame it is to be an atheist. So to make it fair, we’re going to turn the tables and talk about issues with religious belief - in particular, Christianity. Each of the guys will finally let loose their biggest gripes about the religion’s adherents. Get ready, because this one is gonna be spicy!

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We are all religious people. We all find something to put our faith into. Whether you believe or disbelieve in God, you still hold a belief that is contingent upon some degree of faith that you are correct. In this episode, I am going to challenge anyone who holds a belief - be it about the existence, or the nonexistence, of God.

SOURCES:

Capturing Christianity - Lack Belief in God? Here’s a Challenge For You | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wekbqi3gags

Reasonable Faith - Is God Imaginary? | https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/is-god-imaginary

C.S. Lewis - The Abolition of Man

William Lane Craig - Reasonable Faith

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To commit to a worldview like Christianity is limiting. It forces you to abide by a certain set of morals, requires you to go to church, read an ancient book, and do other rituals such as praying or fasting. You’re not free to do as you please, isn’t that like slavery? Why become Christian when so many fun things are labeled “sinful”? Is it really worth giving your life away to a set of beliefs that could be wrong? Today, we’re going to talk about that.

SOURCES:

Is Christianity Slavery? - Inspiring Philosophy | https://youtu.be/oss10S0GF78

Episode #140: … Isaiah Berlin pt. 1 - Pluralism | https://philosophizethis.libsyn.com/episode-140-isaiah-berlin-part-one-pluralism

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