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hi there...
What are satanic symbols for?! are there really such things?!
is it ok to use these symbols using your own interpretation, like the horned hand... \m/, for me it simply means Rock On!, or the \_/-they say its a moon salute but for me, its just like saying Yeah!,
what do you think?! tnx...
Hi!
1st Thessalonians 5:22-23, "Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Whether it is real, or even if it means something to you (or doesn't mean something depending on your point of view), is a moot point. What should be of concern is the perception of others. If others think it is real, don't do it. If others might look at you and think you are a Satan worshiper, don't do it. It is always better (when you are unsure of a proper course of action) to err on the side of caution.
Thank you for this chance to be of service. If I can do more, please ask.
In His Service,
Marvin Howard
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I consider myself to be a "doctrine specialist" if there is such a thing. I offer scripture to support or refute (as needed) any doctrine practiced within what is commonly termed "Christianity" today. I am willing to try questions on prophecy and history, though they are weak points. I have learned a little, however. Also, as I am disabled, I have time to research many things. For example, I can find a congregation of the church within twenty miles of your ZIP Code if one exists. If traveling, I can locate a congregation for your visit. I am accountable in this ministry to a group of Christians. I will share my answers with them for review. If a question is private, I will redact the names for privacy.
Experience
I became a Christian on April 7, 1969. I have been a substitute, spur-of-the-moment preacher for thirty years. My last pulpit was with the congregation in Braswell, GA. My sermons have always contained at least fifty percent scripture. On occasion, I have preached in seven states, and four foreign nations. This is beside my online ministry. I am now, officially retired.
I hope to never mislead anyone saying I'm a member of one group, when I'm really in another as one here does. By his own admission, he isn't a member of the church, but of the "Christian Church" (sic) denomination. If I can be honest, I don't know why others would want to lie.
Education/Credentials
Having already acquired significant Bible education from self-study, I attended 1.5 years of Bible college through the church at Dyersburg, TN (before my health waned) in an attempt to get paper to say I know what I know.
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