In the book of Enoch it describes more accurately what that "knowledge" was that was forbidden. I'll tell you this, it leads to sin.
It still comes down to "know a good tree by its fruit and a bad tree by its fruit".
If the Koran teaches death and destruction then obviously it is not holy word. If it makes you feel tingly inside and inspires you to turn from sin then it is inspired by holiness.
It doesn't boil down to what the books say. It all comes down to what they produce(man's actions).
Interesting theory, i've always found religious texts to be questionable myself. Especially when people do nothing but blindly believe in a book that was written many many years ago.
I think core paganism was the (or close to) the original religion, simply because a lot, and i mean a hell of a lot of religions have adopted paganism into thier own.
It doesn't boil down to what the books say. It all comes down to what they produce(man's actions).
Originally posted by dusty1
reply to post by iamcamouflage
I'm glad you got the Billy Madison referrence. I thought it was funny and meant no insult to you personally. You are an unbeliever, and you are goading believers into a debate about the Bible, without allowing them to use the Bible. That is why I used the quote.
Originally posted by Dookzor
Originally posted by dusty1
reply to post by iamcamouflage
I'm glad you got the Billy Madison referrence. I thought it was funny and meant no insult to you personally. You are an unbeliever, and you are goading believers into a debate about the Bible, without allowing them to use the Bible. That is why I used the quote.
Why is the OP seen as "goading"? He was merely trying to discuss a possibility, the fact that he doesn't believe doesn't factor into the equation and is moot.
The obtuse circular logic of some people astounds me.
Originally posted by iamcamouflage
reply to post by Agree2Disagree
It doesn't boil down to what the books say. It all comes down to what they produce(man's actions).
Are you aware of the many atrocities that have been committed in the name of the bible, god and religion? If it doesnt matter what the books say and only the impact on the actions of men, then I would argue that the bible was written by the devil and is an evil book.
I do not believe that and I feel that the content of a book or beliefs is MUCH, MUCH more important than the actions it creates.
Originally posted by Dookzor
reply to post by TarzanBeta
More circular logic.
If "Satan" truely wanted to subvert the attentions of man away from the true "God", wouldn't it be prudent to falsify accounts and misrepresent himself? The way I see it, the best way to manipulate a situation is to do it from a standpoint where your meddlings will remain undetected.
What better way to do that then to give those inclined to believe in "God" and "Satan" a false view of what those entities are?
I'd also like to add that I am completely undecided as to the existence of God and I am not coming at this discussion from a non-believers standpoint. My personal journey demands that I try to see both sides of the argument and in this case, feel many believers are being unecessarily defensive.
Edit: I'd also like to add that for a "Christian", you're remarkably unforgiving and abrasive, TarzanBeta.
[edit on 26-11-2009 by Dookzor]