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The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness.
-Henry David Thoreau
originally posted by: shawmanfromny
a reply to: ThePhilosoph
Me bad. I thought that the lack of empathy displayed in today's society, is caused by the increased number of people who don't believe in God. To imply that "faith" is nothing more than a collection of "naive stories," shows that you haven't a clue on what faith is. The only way to gain "semblance of value and meaning to the world" and eliminate the "amoralism of our modern day," is for people to turn their backs against "objects" and materialism.
The smallest seed of faith is better than the largest fruit of happiness.
-Henry David Thoreau
originally posted by: hiddeninsite
a reply to: ThePhilosoph
My mind is expanded when I learn who God is, and I become a better person, I am in constant growth due to Jesus, the Savior.
I don't follow man's teachings. I may look at man's doctrine and see what is being said and if it lines up with my understanding of the Bible. I discuss thoughts on the Bible and meanings and trust Holy Spirit to guide me, to teach me and allow me to discern truth.
The Bible is the Word of God and I trust it implicitly, especially since man continues to fail and twist the words of the Bible.
So, I have to say that my spirit is what I continue to feed and I line up my flesh to follow suit. My body is only a shell and my mind is to learn how to be a better spirit every day.
originally posted by: DeathSlayer
Those without the Holy Spirit will never understand or comprehend the teachings of the OT and NT .
God''s children know his voice and follow his commands.
originally posted by: hiddeninsite
a reply to: ThePhilosoph
Thanks for the reply. I believe the body at this time, in its human form, is a shell, to contain my spirit. However, I will have one day a glorified new body and spirit, as did Jesus when he ascended.
originally posted by: 5StarOracle
a reply to: ThePhilosoph
Your entire OP shattered by your own reply here you no longer have legs to stand upon...
originally posted by: Nothin
a reply to: ThePhilosoph
Sorry, but don't trust calls to materialism.
What's your angle?
originally posted by: japhrimu
a reply to: ThePhilosoph
You have been deceived.
The future of the “material” world is death.
Sincerely ask Jesus for help.
He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
God saves.
originally posted by: ThePhilosoph
originally posted by: Nothin
a reply to: ThePhilosoph
Sorry, but don't trust calls to materialism.
What's your angle?
By materialism I mean the philosophies of this world, the physical world and the things within it.