Frequently asked questions

Doctrine Desk

Answers to frequently asked questions about Hell, sin, and the fine print. Answers may vary by denomination.

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    Ticket #0493

    FAQ

    📋 FAQ Q: When does the world end? A: Soon. "…There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom." (Matthew 16:28, KJV) Q: And the ones…

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    Ticket #0478

    CAPTCHA 🔲 Select all squares containing indulgences for sale.

    CAPTCHA 🔲 Select all squares containing indulgences for sale. [9 empty squares] Verification failed. In 1567 Pope Pius V cancelled every indulgence grant involving fees. Refunds for earlier…

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    Ticket #6977

    Customer demands we disprove his god.

    Ticket #6977: Customer demands we disprove his god. Policy: whoever files the claim attaches the evidence. We don't disprove wizards, dragons or orbiting teapots either. Status: Returned to sender.…

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    Ticket #6032

    Customer requests the inerrant Bible.

    Ticket #6032: Customer requests the inerrant Bible. Chicago Statement, Art. X: inspiration, strictly speaking, covers only the original manuscripts, which it admits are absent. Forwarded to Heaven…

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    Ticket #0413

    FAQ

    đź“‹ FAQ Q: The golden plates? A: Returned to the angel, per Joseph Smith. Q: The Abraham papyri? A: Per the church's essay, Egyptologists call them funerary texts from centuries after Abraham.

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    Ticket #0249

    “…whom he will he hardeneth.” — Romans 9:18 (KJV)

    "…whom he will he hardeneth." — Romans 9:18 (KJV) "Who will have all men to be saved…" — 1 Timothy 2:4 (KJV) [ He hardens whoever he picks ] [ He wants everyone saved ] Predestination desk…