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Originally posted by saint4God
It does sound like an ultimatum, but can't blame God for it. What reason would we have for not serving the creator of good?
Originally posted by Truth
Sin is selfishness that leads to the complete lack of charity which is love.
God hates sin.
Originally posted by somewhereoutthere
haha sorry I'm new at this..Okay well-
All throughout my years at St.Francis(a little catholic school in Ohio) I was forced to go to church every Friday, and everyday a religion class. Well with all my research into the scriptures that we had to read up on, discovered that half of these "miracles" that Jesus performed, one for say casting out evil demons; with further research and articles I have read, it has been concluded that most of these "demons" were only severe or mild cases of schizophrenia(split-personalities). If anyone has ANY "miracle" that
Jesus performed and thinks that perhaps that there is no way its NOT real, post its happenings and I will disprove it.
Originally posted by Cassie Clay
I believe that miracles do happen, but they are a result of a person (or group of people's) own mind-power. I think the power of the mind, when focused intently, can do a lot. A person's intense religious faith serves as a magnifyer & focus for that ability.
Originally posted by IComeWithASword
Interesting topic. I like to add to it with a thought that I have wondered for a while. Say a jesus fellow comes back and proclaims himself the son of God. He performs a few tricks or miracles for a crowd. Would he have to perform these tricks daily to convince people or would it be enough to do it one time? Sending lightning down to earth would be cool, killing a several hundred thousand people with a Tsunami would not be.
To me, it would seem so cheap for a person who claims to be a son of god to have to resort to these to amuse the masses. Do you understand?
Originally posted by Truth
How can you love sin? Sin decreases love and leads to selfishness. A literal child can understand this, how can you not?
Sorry for rambling, but its like you souls are 4 or 5 year old children. im trying to explain in the simplest terms.