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Originally posted by lonewolf19792000
Originally posted by Mividau
I dont believe in useing scape goat demons or anything like that. We are master's of our own bodies. And create to the will of our own imaginations. Which by the fruits of this world is pretty twisted and sadistic. Hell on earth is man abideing to his own will. Which according to biblical princables is the god of this world. Our own lusts rule us.
If there is a hell thats fine. But that wasnt the gospel Jesus commanded that we witness to. The hell fire gospel is the equalavent to putting a gun to you're head and saying love me or else. Does anyone who wants true love want it that way.
Jesus stated he will knock on you're door. He did not say he was gonna blow it down with a bazooka and hold you hostage untill you submit to his will. He taught the true gospel by his actions. Not say love and then threated with fire.
Come on compare what is being taught to what the truth of what Jesus is. I apologize I dont hold the same views as yall do. Thats just my simple opinion. Take it or leave it.
LOTZA LUV
Don't believe in demons? Get into paranormal studies, that will change your mind. Try being laughed at, scratched, slapped and have objects thrown at you. Whole new ballgame being on the front lines of the war.
Spend one night in a place reputed to have demons in it, see how long it is before you come running out
Originally posted by bogomil
reply to post by XplanetX
You wrote:
["You refer to Paulus like he is an evil dictator and the only man making any significant commentary on the scriptures, he wrote many letters but he was not the only one."]
I referred to him as a liar. That the direction he started later got political support, moves it into the area of 'dictatorship', but has nothing to do with the person. There are many liars, scammers and self-deluded fanatics whose ideas never get any attention. So 'dictator' is just semantics and of little interest to me.
Quote: ["Would an evil dictator write the following?"....
....referring to some sugarcoated cherry-pickings following in your post. Yes 'dictators' would do that and do it all the time.
Quote: ["Paul certainly did some shocking things before he converted and became a follower of Christ, but his life after his conversion was anything but evil."]
According to a set of premises only allowing this conclusion. The great christian circle-argument hoax once more. From the outside of the self-contained pauline system, the bible-character Paulus has most of the signs of a sociopath. Possibly even some borderline syndrome, considering his paranoia/megalomania attitudes and ideology (amongst which 'hell' is a prominent feature).
Originally posted by ColoradoJens
reply to post by arpgme
Thanks for that clarification...I think I have been coming off pretty bad on this thread as most of my arguments have been put forth in a harsh manner - sorry for that.
If God doesn't judge us, what are the standards? How many chances at redemption do we get?
Originally posted by XplanetX
Originally posted by bogomil
reply to post by XplanetX
You wrote:
["You refer to Paulus like he is an evil dictator and the only man making any significant commentary on the scriptures, he wrote many letters but he was not the only one."]
I referred to him as a liar. That the direction he started later got political support, moves it into the area of 'dictatorship', but has nothing to do with the person. There are many liars, scammers and self-deluded fanatics whose ideas never get any attention. So 'dictator' is just semantics and of little interest to me.
Quote: ["Would an evil dictator write the following?"....
....referring to some sugarcoated cherry-pickings following in your post. Yes 'dictators' would do that and do it all the time.
Quote: ["Paul certainly did some shocking things before he converted and became a follower of Christ, but his life after his conversion was anything but evil."]
According to a set of premises only allowing this conclusion. The great christian circle-argument hoax once more. From the outside of the self-contained pauline system, the bible-character Paulus has most of the signs of a sociopath. Possibly even some borderline syndrome, considering his paranoia/megalomania attitudes and ideology (amongst which 'hell' is a prominent feature).
What evidence do you have of Paul's lies?
Even without Paul's influence or commentary there are four gospels written by four different authors that have Jesus himself teaching about a place of judgement.
I have already posted many of the relevant verses in this thread.
edit on 2-9-2011 by XplanetX because: (no reason given)
The word, Hades shows up in the NT ten times.
. . .look at the word hell and its actual meaning in the bible.
Originally posted by jmdewey60
reply to post by Akragon
The word, Hades shows up in the NT ten times.
. . .look at the word hell and its actual meaning in the bible.
Originally posted by Akragon
Originally posted by XplanetX
Originally posted by bogomil
reply to post by XplanetX
You wrote:
["You refer to Paulus like he is an evil dictator and the only man making any significant commentary on the scriptures, he wrote many letters but he was not the only one."]
I referred to him as a liar. That the direction he started later got political support, moves it into the area of 'dictatorship', but has nothing to do with the person. There are many liars, scammers and self-deluded fanatics whose ideas never get any attention. So 'dictator' is just semantics and of little interest to me.
Quote: ["Would an evil dictator write the following?"....
....referring to some sugarcoated cherry-pickings following in your post. Yes 'dictators' would do that and do it all the time.
Quote: ["Paul certainly did some shocking things before he converted and became a follower of Christ, but his life after his conversion was anything but evil."]
According to a set of premises only allowing this conclusion. The great christian circle-argument hoax once more. From the outside of the self-contained pauline system, the bible-character Paulus has most of the signs of a sociopath. Possibly even some borderline syndrome, considering his paranoia/megalomania attitudes and ideology (amongst which 'hell' is a prominent feature).
What evidence do you have of Paul's lies?
Even without Paul's influence or commentary there are four gospels written by four different authors that have Jesus himself teaching about a place of judgement.
I have already posted many of the relevant verses in this thread.
edit on 2-9-2011 by XplanetX because: (no reason given)
Considering you don't understand what Hell is refering to in your posts.... You've posted no relevent verses in this whole thread...
Post whatever you like that refers to hell, but look at the word hell and its actual meaning in the bible. Yes its a place, but not underground and it has no ruler... It was basically a garbage dump outside of the city...
As for paul, i thought you were a Christian, not a paulian....
edit on 3-9-2011 by Akragon because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Akragon
Originally posted by jmdewey60
reply to post by Akragon
The word, Hades shows up in the NT ten times.
. . .look at the word hell and its actual meaning in the bible.
Yes what is your point... they also use the word Sheol, Tartarus...
Hades is translated as "hidden or unseen" as far as i know... And even Tartarus which is only used once is translated as a temporary place, not eternal as these people claim.
. . .not eternal as these people claim.
Originally posted by jmdewey60
reply to post by Akragon
. . .not eternal as these people claim.
I would not make such a claim.
Hades would be a place where souls go when people die.
I've been there so I know what it is like. Just a place to hang out.
Originally posted by Akragon
reply to post by XplanetX
I would argue that, you quote paul more then you do Jesus... thats quite evident.
Follow who ever you want and claim whatever you want... your posts clarify your position even if you are unclear of that position.