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Is Buddhism more rational than Christianity?

Yes

Buddha on the Brain

With one exception; I´d say Buddhism is more rational than either Christianity or Hinduism.

That doesn´t mean that I accept Buddhism either, but I just think it´s more rational.

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Should same-sex marriage (gay marriage) be legal?

No

RC Sproul essay: why he won't sign the Manhattan Declaration

And so it is out of love (not “animus”) and prudent concern for the common good (not “prejudice”), that we pledge to labor ceaselessly to preserve the legal definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman and to rebuild the marriage culture.

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In the Bible, does Ezekiel predict the permanent destruction of Tyre?

No

Destruction of Tyre

Ezekiel does not predict a permanent destruction but uses the ancient metaphors of war to describe the seriousness of Tyre's predicament.

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In the Bible, Ezekiel 20:12, whom does the word "they" refer to?

"The nations"

Destruction of Tyre

Our side would say that the "they" in v. 12 refers back the "nations" in v. 3-5, and were represented by Alexander the Great, who did the things described in v. 12, thus fulfilling the prophecy.

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Does the Bible condone slavery?

Yes, but only certain types of slavery.

Slavery in the Bible

The Bible most definitely does condemn race-based slavery.

So, yes, the Bible does condemn some forms of slavery.

At the same time, the Bible does seem to allow for other forms.

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True or False? "Jesus Christ was resurrected from the dead."

True

The Apostles' Creed - The PuritanBoard

The third day He arose again from the dead.

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True or False? "Unilateral divorce is wrong."

True

RC Sproul essay: why he won't sign the Manhattan Declaration

We must reform ill-advised policies that contribute to the weakening of the institution of marriage, including the discredited idea of unilateral divorce.

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True or False? "Gay marriage doesn't affect anybody but those who choose gay marriage."

False.

RC Sproul essay: why he won't sign the Manhattan Declaration

On inspection, however, the argument that laws governing one kind of marriage will not affect another cannot stand.

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