Some Christian believers have come to downplay the punishment of hell.

Some scholars believe that the apologetic view of Luke ’ s work is overemphasized and that it should not be regarded as a “ major aim of the Lucan writings .” While Munck believes that purpose of Luke ’ s work is not that clear-cut and sympathizes with other claims, he believes that Luke ’ s work can function as an apology only in the sense that it “ presents a defense of Christianity and Paul ” and may serve to “ clarify the position of Christianity within Jewry and within the Roman Empire .” Pervo disagrees that Luke ’ s work is an apology and even that it could possibly be addressed to Rome because he believes that “ Luke and Acts speak to insiders, believers in Jesus .” Freedman believes that Luke is writing an apology but that his goal is “ not to defend the Christian movement as such but to defend God ’ s ways in history .”

Some 16th-century anti-Trinitarian divines sought to reconcile Christianity, Islam and Judaism ; on the basis of very similar arguments to those presented in the Gospel of Barnabas, arguing that if salvation remains unresolved until the end times, then any one of the three religions could be a valid path to heaven for their own believers.

Some believers claim that Jonah did die in the belly of the great fish, and was then resurrected by God since Jesus himself associated this event in Jonah's life with his own death and resurrection.

Some of the teachings of Schwenckfeld included opposition to war, secret societies, and oath-taking, that the government had no right to command one's conscience, that regeneration is by grace through inner work of the Spirit, that believers feed on Christ spiritually, and that believers must give evidence of regeneration.

Some Protestants have a similar understanding of those who died as believers prior to the crucifixion of Jesus residing in a place that is not Heaven, but not Hell.

Some Christian denominations would limit that and exclude those who receive a personal message not intended for the body of believers, but in the Bible on a number of occasions prophets were called to deliver personal messages.

Some religious believers take offense when what they consider to be historical aspects of their faith are labeled as " myth ".

Some of the basic beliefs are baptism of believers by immersion ;

" Some Messianic believers profess only a strict view of monotheism, rejecting Trinitarian doctrine, but this is not common.

Some actions against Orthodox priests and believers included torture ; being sent to prison camps, labour camps, or mental hospitals ; and execution.

On that day, during a prayer session with a group of Advent believers, Hiram Edson became convicted that “ light would be given ” and their “ disappointment explained .” Some years later, Edson reported on his experiences following that meeting: " While passing through a large field I was stopped about midway of the field.

Some believers will also consult a geomantic divination specialist, known as a babalawo ( Ifa Priest ) or Iyanifa ( Ifa's lady ), to mediate in their problems.

Some denominations do not practice it, considering it an external observance, but many individual believers choose to observe fasts at various times at their own behest.

Some outside observers find it difficult to distinguish these two levels of veneration in practice, but the distinction is maintained and taught by believers in many of the hymns and prayers that are sung and prayed throughout the liturgical year.

Some Protestants contend that utilizing the appellation of pastor to refer to an ordained minister contradicts the Protestant doctrine of the priesthood of all believers.

Some New Age believers consider that Jesus taught reincarnation but the Christian Church suppressed it.

Some people only saw the radiant colors, and others, including some believers, saw nothing at all.

Some Oneness believers consider that the text of Matthew 28: 19 is not original, quoting the early Church historian Eusebius, who referred to this passage at least eighteen times in his works.

Some groups count membership based on adult believers and baptized children of believers, while others only count adult baptized believers.

Some of the traditions from the Imams make taqiyya a central element of Shi ' ism: " He who has no taqiyya has no faith "; " he who forsakes taqiyya is like him who forsakes prayer "; " taqiyya is the believers shield, but for taqiyya, God would not have been worshipped ".

Some manufacturers of mouthwash claim that antiseptic and anti-plaque mouth rinse kill the bacterial plaque causing cavities, gingivitis, and bad breath.

Some of these arguments propose moral facts which they claim evident through human experience, arguing that God is the best explanation for these.

Some have understood Ammianus's testimony as a claim that at the time of Atlantis's actual sinking into the sea, its inhabitants fled to western Europe ; but Ammianus in fact says that “ the Drasidae ( Druids ) recall that a part of the population is indigenous but others also migrated in from islands and lands beyond the Rhine " ( Res Gestae 15. 9 ), an indication that the immigrants came to Gaul from the north ( Britain, the Netherlands or Germany ), not from a theorized location in the Atlantic Ocean to the south-west.

Some also claim it to be the oldest subway tunnel in the world, as it was built by the cut and cover method under a city street, specifically for the purposes of improved public safety, attaining grade separation and enhanced railway operations.

Some Westerners have teamed up with shamans in the Amazon rainforest regions, forming ayahuasca healing retreats that claim to be able to cure mental and physical illness and allow communication with the spirit world.

Some accounts claim that he simply vanished, however he suddenly collapsed.

Some reports suggest Haznawi was pulled aside for screening while others claim there is no record of whether any of the four were screened ; the lack of CCTV cameras at the time has compounded the problem.

Some of this $ 2. 5 trillion is invested in claim checks — U. S. bonds, both governmental and private — and some in such assets as property and equity securities.

Some critics claim copyright law protects corporate interests while criminalizing legitimate use, while proponents argue the law is fair and just.

Some critics claim it is a shorterned form of " Mexicano " (" Mexican " in Spanish ).

Some historians, particularly Josephus, claim that Claudius was directed in his actions by the Judaean King Herod Agrippa.

Some claim Claudius was in Rome while others claim he was in Sinuessa.

Some modern scholars claim the universality of the accusations in ancient texts lends credence to the crime.

Some sources and Marker himself claim that he was born in Ulan Bator, Mongolia.

Some of them claim to be the one true Catholic Church from which, in their view, other Christians, including those in communion with the Pope, have fallen away.

Some have found difficulty reconciling this claim when Biafra also licensed to major corporations, approving with the other band members use of Dead Kennedys ’ songs in major studio film releases such as Neighbors, Freddy Got Fingered, and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Some deists rejected the claim of Jesus ' divinity but continued to hold him in high regard as a moral teacher ( see, for example, Thomas Jefferson's famous Jefferson Bible and Matthew Tindal's Christianity as Old as the Creation ).

Some Distributists claim that the rhetorical marketing of this policy was influenced by aphorisms of the Distributist ideology and promotes Distributism.

Some hold that knowledge of any kind can only be gained a priori, while others claim that some knowledge can also be gained a posteriori.

Some economists claim this rise in prices would have been caused by inflation regardless even had the shift not been made.

Some banks however claim that they still do some transactions en colones, keeping this change from being unconstitutional.

Some researchers claim that current cost efficient comparisons are not easy to make as public schools leave out major costs when calculating per pupil spending.

Some sources claim that public schools ' higher per pupil spending is due to having a higher proportion of students with behavioral, physical and emotional problems.

Some youth of Generation Y have seized upon activities which they can claim as their own, and have begun rejecting more traditional sports in increasing numbers.