Interpreting Biblical Imagery

Faith Debate: Sunday, August 9th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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The science of interpretation is called hermeneutics. This is the area of interest for this edition of The Faith Debate. How is biblical imagery to be understood in different genres? How "literally" is Scripture to be taken? What is even meant by the word "literal"?

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Jace Broadhurst. Pastor, Poolesville Baptist Church

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Meaning of "Kingdom of God"

Faith Debate: Sunday, July 26th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Is God personal? Is the Bible accurate? Is Christ King of kings? Is the Lord knowable? How does a Scientific Naturalist answer these questions compared to how a biblical Christian answers these questions? The Faith Debate engages in a dialog to find out.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Michael Dowd. Author, Thank God For Evolution

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Who or What is God?

Faith Debate: Sunday, July 19th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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An advocate for what is called "evolutionary Christianity" wrote a book called "Thank God for Evolution". When pressed for clear answers, can he articulate how to define the words in his books title - such as "God" and "evolution"? In this discussion with the author The Faith Debate aims to find out.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Michael Dowd. Author, Thank God For Evolution

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Thank God For Evolution?

Faith Debate: Sunday, July 12th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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The Faith Debate begins a series of shows that dialog with an author who claims to be a Christian while redefining a number of scriptural issues so as to defend what the other panelists see as a non-biblical understanding of creation and evolution.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Michael Dowd. Author, Thank God For Evolution

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Can Politics Lead to Godliness?

Faith Debate: Sunday, July 5th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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When a nation tries to force its citizenry to follow a particular set of cultural practices based upon religious beliefs, does this lead to godliness? And if the society norm is secularism or some form of non-biblical conviction, can the nationalism effort lead to ungodliness? India provides an interesting case study, and The Faith Debate examines it.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

John Prabhudoss. Co-Founder, Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America (FIACONA)

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Should Government Enforce Cultural Norms?

Faith Debate: Sunday, June 28th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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There are those in the United States advocating for some form of Christian Nationalism. Likewise, there are those in India enforcing a form of Hindu Nationalism - with horrifying results. The Faith Debate addresses the question of whether any form of earthly Sacralism is a good idea.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

John Prabhudoss. Co-Founder, Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America (FIACONA)

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

India: Persecution

Faith Debate: Sunday, June 21st, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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In the nation of India there exists longstanding Christian persecution and tremendous discord between Hindus and Muslims. How did the situation get so bad? The Faith Debate walks through the history, politics, and cultural considerations impacting many millions of lives.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

John Prabhudoss. Co-Founder, Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America (FIACONA)

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

India: History of Culture and Religion

Faith Debate: Sunday, June 14th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Due to persecution by radial Hindus in the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, many Christians from India have relocated to other countries (such as the United States). What sort of Indian religious and cultural climate has led to such a situation? This episode of The Faith Debate examines the answers to that question.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

John Prabhudoss. Co-Founder, Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America (FIACONA)

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com

Palestine/Israel: Whose Land is It?

Faith Debate: Sunday, June 7th, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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Have some Christians made an idol of the Holy Land? Have some others rejected teaching about the Promised Land for unbiblical reasons? What should followers of Jesus think and do about conflict in the Middle East between Israelites, Palestinians, and Muslim factions?

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Name withheld for security reasons. Pastor in Jerusalem

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Palestine/Israel: Is Peace Possible?

Faith Debate: Sunday, May 31st, 2009

930 WFMD in Frederick, Maryland

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After generations of "Hatfield-McCoy" feuding, how can the violence be ended in the Holy Land? Is Middle East peace a pipe dream, or is it truly possible? The Faith Debate welcomes a pastor serving a congregation in Jerusalem to glean a boots on the ground perspective for answering these types of questions.

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Panel:

Troy Skinner. Pastor, Household of Faith in Christ

Jonathan Switzer. Pastor, Crossroads Valley Chapel

Name withheld for security reasons. Pastor in Jerusalem

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www.householdoffaithinchrist.com