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John Matthews
Retired Professional Singer, Conductor and Seeker
I currently work part-time as a Director of Music and Traditional Worship at a Methodist church. I also have a 40 voice men's chorus. I have been a licensed auctioneer and personal property appraiser.
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What are prayer beads? Is it okay to use beads while praying?
To answer this question in the strictest of terms, the use of beads or...
What does David mean by "gods" in some of the psalms, such as Psalms 138?
Psalms 138:1
1 I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise.
What is the Methodist Church, and what do Methodists believe?
I can agree with Mr. Houdmann's answer above (Houdmann being a conglomerate...
Why are Christians opposed to marriage equality?
Marriage equality is a legal issue and not a religious one. In the first...
Should we raise our hands/clap our hands during worship?
I have been told many things concerning clapping and raising of hands in a...
Is it blasphemy to call GOD she? or GOD our mother?
The concept of a male or female God is put in perspective when you consider...
What does the Bible say about euthanasia and/or having a living will?
I have heard terminally loved ones say to me, "I want to die so that I can be...
If a man has multiple wives and becomes a Christian, what is he supposed to do?
The Bible does not forbid polygamy. It cannot be more clear. The requirement...
Does the warning in Revelation 22:18-19 apply to the entire Bible or just the Book of Revelation?
It seems fairly certain that the addition or subtraction John of Patmos...
How should a Christian view the split in the United Methodist Church?
After having been a United Methodist for 30+ years, and as an employee of...
What does 11:11 mean in the Bible?
Some believe that 11:11 stands for Jeremiah 11:11 and, possibly, other books...
How does God judge those who were raised in non-Christian cultures and have been taught their entire life that their own religion (such as Islam or Hinduism) is correct, and Christianity is wrong?
This question presupposes that culture defines one's faith. In some...
What does the Bible say about Christians hunting animals for sport?
I believe that hunting for sport should be outlawed. Hunting for food? God...
What is woke theology? Is it a theology?
Woke Theology has no official meaning concerning recognized fields of study,...
Can women serve as elders in the church?
For the sake of clarity, I am answering this question based on the assumption...