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Originally posted by Evanzsayz
reply to post by smithjustinb
I don't really get what you are saying, God wouldn't punish ignorant people just like he wouldn't punish someone who never knew God. It's said he loves us all, I'm starting to believe there is no heaven or hell that we go to. He loves us all so he just reincarnates us over and over.
Originally posted by alkesh
I am dumbfounded by people who believe in a book that was written in the bronze age by people that KNEW the earth was flat and KNEW the earth was the center of the universe. So they must KNOW how the universe and everything in it came to be.edit on 26-4-2012 by alkesh because: (no reason given)edit on 26-4-2012 by alkesh because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by DuecesxGeneral
reply to post by notquiteright
Its not about knowing which is good or bad it is about following a one and only command.
Originally posted by alkesh
reply to post by smithjustinb
very little wisdom offered in the bible..not anything anyone with lick of common sense or reason couldn't figure out on their own.. the bible is a fear-mongers wet dream... it's all fire and brimstone and how its okay to beat your wives and slaves
Originally posted by notquiteright
Originally posted by DuecesxGeneral
reply to post by notquiteright
Its not about knowing which is good or bad it is about following a one and only command.
How could she know that disobeying the command would be bad?
Originally posted by DestroyDestroyDestroy
reply to post by lonewolf19792000
The new testament is like the revised version of the bible that is supposed to appeal to the masses. Explain to me how god can do a 180 from some cruel, narcissistic, misogynistic jackass to a just, loving, kind, misogynistic father?
Originally posted by Minori
I have not read the whole thread yet, but before I go any farther, I love this "your" God comment , let me shed a little light, there is only ONE God, the creator. I have to stop myself now because I feel some not so nice words coming on......................
PLPL
Originally posted by DestroyDestroyDestroy
reply to post by lonewolf19792000
The new testament is like the revised version of the bible that is supposed to appeal to the masses. Explain to me how god can do a 180 from some cruel, narcissistic, misogynistic jackass to a just, loving, kind, misogynistic father?
There is a fine line between wisdom and deception. I doubt many religion folk are very wise, but I don't doubt that they are being deceived.
Originally posted by Deetermined
reply to post by autowrench
I disagree. God created perfection (angels) and then allowed them free will like us. That's when evil came into existence. So, in essence, God only created evil when He created these angels, in which some fell, hence fallen angels. Same with man. God created us in perfection and allowed us free will too. The only difference is that he allowed the hosts of heaven to have influence over us.
Originally posted by smithjustinb
Originally posted by BioSafe
I am trying to come to grips with what you are saying. The premise has merit. However can you please explain how Taking the life from another or forbidding liberty from another is good. How does greed fit into your equation? I get the general gist of your intent but am having a hard time bringing it all together.
We were made to be what we are. The point is accepting what we are. This includes the things we do. These things are going to happen probably for eternity regardless of what we believe. The point is, what are you doing? and how do you feel about being a part of a world where things like that happen? If we're ever going to find real peace, we're going to have to learn to accept that which is. Just because those things happen, doesn't mean if you were in their shoes you wouldn't have done the same thing. Who are we to judge? Its all about relativity, and all you can do is be you.
and knowing that the words and actions of Jesus and his followers alone would not save us he allowed for the crucifixion of his son, which guaranteed us our eternity.
I believe Satan is a mental condition created by said circumstances. I believe this mental condition serves a purpose which I barely have the wisdom to discern, and I am thankful to have this condition and I accept it. I am who I am and we are who we are and we couldn't be anything else. The question is, how much longer are we going to be blind to the glory of our existence? How much longer are we going to be in turmoil wiithin ourselves? When will there be peace? When we learn to accept this... all of it.
Originally posted by alkesh
I am dumbfounded by people who believe in a book that was written in the bronze age by people that KNEW the earth was flat and KNEW the earth was the center of the universe. So they must KNOW how the universe and everything in it came to be.edit on 26-4-2012 by alkesh because: (no reason given)edit on 26-4-2012 by alkesh because: (no reason given)