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Originally posted by Welfhard
I don't know what you base your conclusion on but it's wrong all the same, "like it or not".
The moral decline is self evident.
Evolution has caused the ruin of mankind's self esteem by leading people to believe they are not a product of divine creation and therefor have no divine purpose.
That causes the moral restraints to wither away
I don't know why you cannot accept that Welfard.
I do believe it matters -
If a person chooses to not believe in God, then one would assume that person would also choose to not believe in any of God's moral laws for mankind.
i.e. stealing, homosexuality, adultery, theft, lying, etc.
i.e.e. do whatcha wanna do with no real consequences for your actions.
It's my experience that most people that choose to follow the theory of evolution are only following it to use as an excuse to debunk God.
Mankind is notorious for scheming to escape accountability - he wants what he wants when he wants it and how he wants it, and all with no consequences for his actions.
People do have that 'strong delusion' that if they can convince themselves that there is no God, then they aren't going to have to be held accountable.
The increase in earthquakes? The increase in floods,
tsunamis, hurricanes, etc?
I know without a doubt homosexuality is a sin in God's eyes, yes.
And yes, it's mentioned, not the name but the act, in the Bible, in
several places - and yes, even in the New Testament.
Trust me, I've heard all the same tired overused "defenses" on the homosexuality subject.
It's as wrong as heterosexuals having straight people's sex. lol
Society, again "mankind", has convinced themselves that gay people are wrong for having sex but they, being straight, aren't.
Wrong - according to the Bible all premarital sex is wrong. Period.
11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
Just saying........
i.e. you "are" living a lie, my friend - no matter how you try to justify it or spin it, any sex out of wedlock is a sin in God's eyes.
I didn't say it - He did.
So be it - it's not my salvation that's on the line - it's yours.
If you want to trade your eternal life in Heaven for a few years of
male on male sex on earth - be sure you are aware of the consequences.
Just how long IS eternity?
While not personal, as in me to you, I guess this will be "personal"......but *you* are the epitome of the moral
decline of this world.
Mankind trying to justify *his* adultery/homosexuality by claiming there's "love" involved.
Or that "Well, who's sure if the Bible is even accurate" or "written by God".
As I said previously, make sure you are fully aware of the consequences of your mentality and choices.
Originally posted by nomorecruelty
I do believe it matters -
If a person chooses to not believe in God, then one would assume that person would also choose to not believe in any of God's moral laws for mankind.
i.e. stealing, homosexuality, adultery, theft, lying, etc.
i.e.e. do whatcha wanna do with no real consequences for your actions.
Originally posted by John Matrix
reply to post by debunky
When you continually deny God the glory for his handiwork, all hell breaks loose.
Hitler and Marx killed millions of people and justified it with their Darwinist beliefs.
Hence, I believe I am acting in accordance with the wishes of the Almighty Creator: by defending myself against the Jew, I am fighting for the work of the Lord. --Adolf Hitler
The rocks of the Grand Canyon reveal an ancient geologic history that is rich and complex. All three basic rock types with sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous origins are represented within its walls, terraces, mesas and buttes. A vertical mile of formations underlying its rim have been exposed by the erosional processes creating it, revealing strata and formations....
Originally posted by Welfhard
reply to post by nomorecruelty
Says your book. I'm looking for something authoritative. No work written by man's hands will be that because there is no way to know if what's written down is of him or of god. And then there is the problem of denomination.
And I would say to you, why not destroy souls that don't make it into heaven? No one suffers and Satan looses. Your god sounds more evil than Satan sending people to hell like that. Not all people are capable of living up to his requirements, not all people are even able to hear them. And what about their religions? Maybe they are right and it's a whole other set of requirements.
There is no certainty that we need.
[edit on 4-10-2009 by Welfhard]