Asking for a Friend: Week 6

In the conclusion of our series we will discuss the Bible based response to these seven questions:

1. Some of our modern luxuries (phones, batteries, computers) are at times manufactured via modern day slavery. Should we give these up to avoid judgment for sin? Is there an age in childhood that sins start counting?

2. Is it wrong to enjoy learning about other religions and mythologies at an academic level?

3. If we don't have Priests and Prophets because Jesus is the perfect fulfillment of these offices, then should Christians seek for a "kingless" society due to Jesus being the perfect King?

4. There is scientific proof that dinosaurs and humans coexisted. How do Christians explain their contradictory beliefs in this? Does the existence of dinosaurs or aliens pose a problem for Christianity? How can Google call the tower of Babel a myth?

5. Is it a sin to buy lottery tickets, go to casinos, place bets, etc.?

6. I invite people in same-sex marriages to church because I see their love for Jesus and their openness to His grace. I assure them that they will be accepted and that Jesus loves them. How do I navigate that while they may feel welcomed, they may also hear that their lifestyle is considered sinful. This might be deeply upsetting to them and I want to help them on their spiritual journey without alienating them?

7. If we are not supposed to "get weird" when thinking about the End Times, how weird is "too weird"? Is having extra water, food, first aid, toilet paper, etc. on hand in case of WWIII weird? And what is Amillennialism?