Originally posted by nj2day

Originally posted by asmeone2
That was a sarcastic dig at those who favor a 'literal' interpretation of the Bible, I'm all for questions.

Wasn't intended to be... Instead I was trying to make the point that if there are all these rules about following false prophets, false idols, other gods... and they all result in dire consequences...

How is one supposed to objectively know if they are being told the true word of god?

Questions should be encouraged, as it is the best way for the sheep to stay with the flock...

Originally posted by asmeone2
Take a look at the 'false prophet's' pocketbook would be my first advice.

Then if the prophet sets himself up with a closeness to God that is unobtainable to everyone else, that's another clue

The false prophet thing works both ways of course, many Christians are suspicious of religious texts and ideas that are very beneficial, simply because they are not Biblical in origin.

Originally posted by Good Wolf
We use our sense of reason and good judgement.

Humanity is subject to paradigm shifts whether we like it or not. To subscribe to a religion won't change that.

Speaking from an atheist standpoint.

Originally posted by CPYKOmega
This forum has become tarnished with disinformation and false actualizations.

I hope for gods sake you guys keep to the word.

Originally posted by nj2day

Originally posted by Good Wolf
We use our sense of reason and good judgement.

But a good all powerful and all knowing deity wouldn't do that... It doesn't make sense...

This makes the bible as enigmatic and ambiguous as reading Nostradamus or reading your horoscope.

Humanity is subject to paradigm shifts whether we like it or not. To subscribe to a religion won't change that.

I agree on paradigm shifts... however this would mean the religions of the world are false, from the perspectives of the founders. (which I'm not totally in disagreement with, but we know believers wouldn't accept that).

devils advocate is fun sometimes though

Originally posted by Good Wolf
Religions are false if they change values and principles over time. But in theory a personal relationship with God is possible - which is a philosophy I took when I was a christian... which subsequently lead to atheism hehe.