CQQ #27: Cultural Influence and Pressure...?

Does culture shape your beliefs?

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Thank you, ohtacosforotakus, for suggesting this topic!

In some form or another, culture does seem to shape the way people think and approach life, whether we know it or not. Behavior, speech, eating habits, holidays, traditions, what is considered acceptable, what is considered profane... Even the way people perceive modesty may especially be influenced by culture (an older CQQ blog post that you can also check out here).

How much more does culture even influence the way we view bible scripture or perceive Christianity? It's much more common than we may think.

CQQ #26: To Tattoo or Not to Tattoo...?

A mark of faith?

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Thank you, Paul Ahnert and HonnieBunnie007, for suggesting this topic!

WARNING: This topic may be controversial. For all who read, please be civil and considerate of each others' thoughts and opinions. Thank you.

I believe that a number of people take scripture out of context when it comes to the subject of tattoos, a common passage to quote being Leviticus 19:28. We must be careful not to misinterpret scripture (a much, much historically older text) under our modern day lens. To avoid potential legalism, bear in mind that context is key.

CQQ #25 Supplementary Thoughts

Once saved always saved? (An extended commentary)

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This is my extended commentary on Curious Quill Question #25, which is on the topic of losing salvation. The following thoughts were shared on my Twitter page, but I decided to also make them available to read here:

"I wonder how many readers understood the point I was trying to make as I was sharing my personal thoughts in that blog article? It might not have been immediately obvious or made clear enough, but there was a reason why I referenced that Parable and how God looks at the heart...

CQQ #25: Lose Salvation...?

Once saved always saved?

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Thank you, Helen, for suggesting this topic!

As stated by Aslan (a literal depiction of the Lion of Judah) from C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia series: "Once a king or queen of Narnia, always a king or queen of Narnia."

Do we also apply this logic to our salvation in Christ? Can those who've accepted Christ as Lord and Savior ever lose their salvation?