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BTW, no reason to believe in yourself? You don't believe in yourself? That's why you need to believe in a book that was written 2000years ago. Is that book will keep you healthy? Is that book will bring money to feed you and your child? If it works for you then, fine. Don't forget to give money to the church, they really need it! (sarcasm) Go sheep go!
Originally posted by FailedProphet
It was evident to me after reading your recent short story thread that you have a very, very sharp mind and are an excellent writer, Partygirl.
Let's see...without getting personal about it, let me just say that it is a great sorrow for me to see intelligent people with sharp minds snared in ancient cognative frameworks which have long, long since outlasted any usefullness they might once have had and become dangerous. When I see minds trapped like this, it reminds me of a beautiful butterfly caught in a dusty corner cobweb somewhere. I sometimes try to enjoin people like this to "expand their minds" and try stepping outside the biblical framework, but in some cases, it has been pounded into them so intensely from childhood that this is almost impossible. The way even sharp and nuanced minds can get trapped offers many lessons...most of them sad.
I wish you'd come outside that bible-box you keep your brain in and play in the sun with the rest of us...its so wide and nice and sunny out here and there is no fear of hellfire and brimstone...if you ever change your mind we'll be waiting for you.edit on 11/17/2011 by FailedProphet because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by bigwig22
Originally posted by micmerci
BTW, no reason to believe in yourself? You don't believe in yourself? That's why you need to believe in a book that was written 2000years ago. Is that book will keep you healthy? Is that book will bring money to feed you and your child? If it works for you then, fine. Don't forget to give money to the church, they really need it! (sarcasm) Go sheep go!
Peace out
Actually it is the God that the book is about that will keep us healthy and bring money to feed us. He has been doing it for thousands of years- even for those who do not believe it.
I hope you are not serious? If you are, then why is there so many people starving and dying from all types of diseases?
I have to go to work and take care of myself to be healthy and get money to feed myself and my loved ones. If i don't go, guess what. I wont have it.. or god will send me a check?
Peace out.
Originally posted by bigwig22
reply to post by Gorman91
Fair enough, you seem like an intelligent person even if I find your beliefs crazies
I will continue to believe in no god while you continue to believe in your almighty God.
Peace out and good luck when you'll unleash your true power and find that its YOU the real god, not the invisible being. You control your destiny, not an entity that nobody can even see.
Originally posted by micmerci
Actually I am quite serious. God created everything for His own glory-not for any other reason. People do not want to accept that we are subject to His authority. Do you think it makes a bit of difference if a person does not believe in Him? The bible says the fool has said in his heart there is no God.
Scripture also says He that abides in me, and I in him, the same brings forth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing" (John 15:5).
So who do you think it is that has enabled you to take care of yourself, and work for money?
Originally posted by micmerci
Originally posted by bigwig22
reply to post by Gorman91
Fair enough, you seem like an intelligent person even if I find your beliefs crazies
I will continue to believe in no god while you continue to believe in your almighty God.
Peace out and good luck when you'll unleash your true power and find that its YOU the real god, not the invisible being. You control your destiny, not an entity that nobody can even see.
YOU believe that your destiny is controlled by an entity that nobody can even see- it is called SELF!! Self isn't that thing you see in the mirror staring back at you either! Self is your own intellect and thoughts and motivations- can't see them either. So your statement is essentially false and the validity of God is equal to the validity of self.
Originally posted by bigwig22
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
reply to post by bigwig22
Sex without being married?? No way! Its a sin.
2nd
They are fallen angels, sin is sorta their M.O.
lol
Ah ok, thank you for the info. I hope it doesnt hurt too much when they fall. You seem to know a lot about these fairy tales, do you happen to know where they land? Is there a special landing for them or its random? I guess they land in hell, right?
Yay for the bible!
The much-awaited resolution by the UN's atomic watchdog will not propose tougher sanctions against the Iranian regime – despite its report claiming that the country may be trying to acquire a nuclear arsenal.
After lengthy discussions and pressure from Russia and China, the document, due to be made public today, avoids calling for punitive measures while expressing "deep and increasing concern" over Iran's atomic work.
...According to diplomatic sources, the leading Western members in the board had considered at one stage going ahead with a tougher resolution without the backing of Moscow and Beijing. But the idea was quickly dropped because "it would have meant Iran had succeeded in formalising the split in the three-plus-three group" – the US, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China, who have been negotiating with Tehran on the nuclear issue
Originally posted by chasingbrahman
Originally posted by FailedProphet
It was evident to me after reading your recent short story thread that you have a very, very sharp mind and are an excellent writer, Partygirl.
Let's see...without getting personal about it, let me just say that it is a great sorrow for me to see intelligent people with sharp minds snared in ancient cognative frameworks which have long, long since outlasted any usefullness they might once have had and become dangerous. When I see minds trapped like this, it reminds me of a beautiful butterfly caught in a dusty corner cobweb somewhere. I sometimes try to enjoin people like this to "expand their minds" and try stepping outside the biblical framework, but in some cases, it has been pounded into them so intensely from childhood that this is almost impossible. The way even sharp and nuanced minds can get trapped offers many lessons...most of them sad.
I wish you'd come outside that bible-box you keep your brain in and play in the sun with the rest of us...its so wide and nice and sunny out here and there is no fear of hellfire and brimstone...if you ever change your mind we'll be waiting for you.edit on 11/17/2011 by FailedProphet because: (no reason given)
Well-said. This is so maligned with my perception of PartyGirl, that I kept reading, awaiting her punchline or attempt to tie it to something relevant.
Originally posted by dontreally
reply to post by Partygirl
That idea of Meshech being Moscow is also how the Rabbis interpret Mechech.
Tuval they identify with Tblisi.....
As for Gog and Magog, that is less easy to figure out. The Hebrew word Gog (gimel,vav,gimel) is related to גָּג - roof. Meaning, Gog is the archetype or angelic principle (the angelic force stands outside physical reality, akin to a roof, which is outside the physical structure of a house/building), while Magog is the physical manifestation in human reality. Gog and Magog can be any country and it doesnt refer to Russia anymore then it could China, Iran, or America.
Originally posted by dontreally
reply to post by Partygirl
That idea of Meshech being Moscow is also how the Rabbis interpret Mechech.
Tuval they identify with Tblisi.....
As for Gog and Magog, that is less easy to figure out. The Hebrew word Gog (gimel,vav,gimel) is related to גָּג - roof. Meaning, Gog is the archetype or angelic principle (the angelic force stands outside physical reality, akin to a roof, which is outside the physical structure of a house/building), while Magog is the physical manifestation in human reality. Gog and Magog can be any country and it doesnt refer to Russia anymore then it could China, Iran, or America.
Originally posted by Burnerz
This is all fiction as your source is the bible.
But attacking Israel is the closest thing to attacking America so im fine with that.