Groups

  • Beliefnet Members for Barack Obama
    Name:
    Beliefnet Members for Barack Obama
    Status: Member
    Description: This group was created for supporters of Barack Obama for President to discuss the campaign, the issues, and voters' concerns. As a member of this caucus group you can start a discussion below by posting a new thread, get involved in an ongoing DISCUSSION, post a PHOTO to support your candidate, comment on a group journal post by going to the JOURNAL link to the left, INVITE friends and fellow supporters to join your cause. Futhermore, you can request to be a MODERATOR and lead the group, posting events in the CALENDAR, making ANNOUNCEMENTS and focusing the groups mission and creative energies. So, sign up and get involved now!
  • Translating God's Word
    Name:
    Translating God's Word
    Category: Science & Religion
    Status: Member
    Description: What do you look for in a Bible translation? Basically, there are two types: a literal (word for word) rendition and a dynamic equivalent (paraphrase or idiomatic). The first clings as closely as possible to the original language, that is, as much as idioms and word choice will allow. In contrast, the paraphrase is a “free” translation in which the translator seeks to express the original writer’s thoughts as he may interpret them rather than the exact words used in the text. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… This group’s primary concern is using good translations as well as using a variety of English translations. However, our discussions can cover any area that is Bible related and, or related to Bible study and research. Our two group texts are Proverbs 2:1-6 and John 17:3. Here are some of the areas of interest for this group. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. • Hermeneutics • History of Judaism • Textual Criticism • Bible Translation • Biblical Greek • Biblical Hebrew • Semantics • Exegesis • Doctrines • Archaeology • Bible Chronology • Theology • Inductive Bible Study • History of Christianity • History of Religion • How the Bible Came Down To Us • Customs and Culture • Study of Bible (Chapter by Chapter) ……………………………………………………………………………………………… This list is not exhaustive, but it should give you some ideas. If anyone disagrees with another, simply quote the person and give your logical reason as to why. Then site a web address or a source, which may be a very good one, also, it may be very informative, but it is up to you to read it and find out how the previous poster is not quite right and explain it to the rest of us. At the end of your explanation you may site that website as your source. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. There are enough hate boards out there tearing the throats of others out in the name of God ironically. That is not the case here. We are going to be Christlike and respect each other. We will pick the kindest of words when we disagree. Like: “I can appreciate where you are coming from, but I feel this…….. is the real reason for this….., do you see what I mean? The other may come back: “Yes, I see how you are getting where you are, but I must respectfully disagree because…. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Our goal is to do good research, keep digging and show loving kindness to others in the process. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Your friend, Apologist
  • Express Yourself!
    Name:
    Express Yourself!
    Category: Inspiration
    Status: Member
    Description: Hi. this is Zoelove08. Do you love to write or express yourself creatively? Please feel free to post: words of inspiration and encouragement, prayers, poetry, short stories, humor, prose and lyrics, etc., What makes you rejoice? What saddens you? These boards are here for you to uplift or be lifted! Express yourself! Let's come together--Strength comes in numbers! Share what you feel and/or about who matters most to you, and your testimonies too. Thank you!
  • Circle of Praise
    Name:
    Circle of Praise
    Status: Member
    Description: This group is a place to come to give Thanks for what we have and expect to have. A group where we call forth our dreams and goals as if they are already in existance. A group focusing on the good and positive forces in life. A group where we join hands and give thanks to the Father for our blessings and ask Him to bless our brothers and sisters. A group focusing on positive reinforcement for all. Let nothing negative enter your thoughts as we give thanks for all good and perfect gifts from our Heavenly Father. Leave all thoughts of the trial and tribulations in our live at the door. Even when we are in the midst of a storm this is the place we come to give thanks for the things that are going right. Prayer changes things, lets give thanks for that. We are thanking God for what we have seen and for what we have not seen. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO START A DISCUSSION FOR THE GROUP!
  • Welcome To All Faiths
    Name:
    Welcome To All Faiths
    Status: Member
    Description: I welcome anyone to this group so that it may expand and we can learn off of one another. Discussions welcome but with respect. (Linda has put me {Sean} as group moderater because she has taken a study on the Bible that will take most of her time. Contact her for more info. If you have any questions let me know. I hope Linda injoys her studies and will be back with us soon.)