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Do you believe there is no God? How was that proven to your satisfaction? Or do you believe in a cosmic force that created the universe? That can't be proven either.
My position is that you can't "prove" the existence of God, the existence of a creative cosmic force, nor can anyone prove that there is no God. Given all that, anything that anyone believes in this subject area must be based on faith.
Originally posted by knightsofcydonia
reply to post by ShadowLink
so what exactly do you worship?
My understanding was that the OP wanted some formal, objective proof.
In reality though, I have beliefs about certain things, but I don't worship anything.
What about those raised in other religions? Is it really up to them to seek Jesus Christ?
Christians it seems have gone away from that, apparently through Medieval superstitious thought, is all I can make of it, where there was heaven and hell and do as the church tells you or all-powerful God will get you. To say that God id not in complete control lessens their own position and threatens their seemingly having all the answers and power to make people saved.
. . . we have the power to make our own choices.
Originally posted by knightsofcydonia
reply to post by ShadowLink
you sound like you could use some direction.
let me ask you what is your worldview?
I am a strong believer that it has long been time for a revolution and for humanity to be set free and that is currently what I am fighting for.
Until we are free I fear my kids and yours cannot grow up and be safe and live the way they want. The way we all should, in peace.
I really don't know what else to say, I am just a person trying to make it through life, find my place, make the best of what I have, and fight for what I believe is right.
Without meaning to criticize any ATSer, why in the world do you think you'll hear great wisdom and brilliant arguments here?
Above all, the reason I am still here is cause I have an open mind and I like to hear the arguments. Who knows, one of you might just say the right thing the right way to change my point of view about something.
My views and beliefs are dynamic and ever changing, I never know where I will read the right wise words that sway my opinion of things.
Originally posted by charles1952
reply to post by jmdewey60
Dear jmdewey60,
Great response. I think you're right about the difficulty caused by the question of evil. Your post made me look at it in a different way than I usually do. What happens if we look at it from a sequential point of view? By that I mean, can we put these key events on a timeline?
I would think the key events would be:
God coming into existence. (G)
Evil coming into existence. (E)
The Universe coming into existence. (U)
Man coming into existence. (M)
He gave me the impression that he believed God came into existence after the Universe did. Not surprisingly, I found his idea uncomfortable and I wanted to explore it to see if I understood him correctly. So, I proposed a sequence of events to see where our disagreement was.
My answer is that God did not create the universe to start with and God exists in this universe and does the best He can with what He finds of this universe.
Originally posted by ShadowLink
Originally posted by knightsofcydonia
reply to post by ShadowLink
you sound like you could use some direction.
let me ask you what is your worldview?
I need no direction from any book if that's what your implying. I don't mean that in a bad way.
Everyone is entitled to their beliefs and I have no problem with anyone who thinks differently than me. Even though they are wrong. jk
I welcome all points of view and will accept any I can agree with and will reject whatever view I disagree with. I am open minded and my views are every changing as new information and points of view are introduced.
My view of the world is not a good one. There is much pain and sadness and a severe lack of peace.
I am a strong believer that it has long been time for a revolution and for humanity to be set free and that is currently what I am fighting for.
Until we are free I fear my kids and yours cannot grow up and be safe and live the way they want. The way we all should, in peace.
I really don't know what else to say, I am just a person trying to make it through life, find my place, make the best of what I have, and fight for what I believe is right.