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Originally posted by steve95988
reply to post by Akragon
There is no reason to argue this.... it is written in the bible.... a fool will have the proof before him and will still not see it.... this makes him a fool... (you)
Originally posted by steve95988
reply to post by Akragon
There is no reason to argue this.... it is written in the bible.... a fool will have the proof before him and will still not see it.... this makes him a fool... (you)
Originally posted by KingAtlas
From a religious point of view, if Satan is allowed to do this, does it mean God has no power to stop him?
In the Torah, the word Satan indicates “accuser,” “hinderer,” or “tempter.” Satan is more an obstacle in one’s way, such as temptation and evil doings, keeping them from completing the responsibilities of tikkun olam (fixing the world). Satan is our evil inclination to veer off the path of righteousness and faithfulness in God.Jewish virtual library.org
Originally posted by KingAtlas
Well, first off Laz, interesting post.
Second I like the way to you put that... Hydrological Catastrophe hahaha very light handed of you
I just have a quick question, for what purpose would God hide them?
Or were you implying that it was just a by-product of the "Hydrological Incident" you speak of?
interesting that these three cultures also are the most zealous in their condemnation of others.
Originally posted by Murgatroid
With respect to its great contributions to society, I think it is important to make a case that science is really affecting society more like a religion now than a field of study or a resource base of useful information. Many everyday people do not understand it at all and accept ALL its teachings on faith.
Unfortunately some scientists and academic professionals are not so noble and have perpetrated deliberate frauds and cover-ups of important discoveries.
Modern Scientific beliefs are based upon a leap of faith in the big bang theory. It has become a belief system based on faith and therefore another form of religion.
Scientists, like priests can explain their beliefs but the everyday people accept it all on faith.
Scientists and doctors are the priests of this new religion, getting angry and crying "heresy" when anyone respectfully disagrees with them.
Some Christians won't call them Christians, but to non-believers they are Christians. Why would we call one group Christians and not another when they read and cite from the same texts? Discerning the "truthiness" of your claim requires faith in Christianity to begin with.
Originally posted by Noncompatible
reply to post by Sublimecraft
I'd just like to point out that Satan isn't even very original. Simply a variation on the trickster god that just about all religions we've ever dreamt up have contained.
My vote... Loki did it.
edit on 25-8-2012 by Noncompatible because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Lazarus Short
Originally posted by Noncompatible
reply to post by Sublimecraft
I'd just like to point out that Satan isn't even very original. Simply a variation on the trickster god that just about all religions we've ever dreamt up have contained.
My vote... Loki did it.
edit on 25-8-2012 by Noncompatible because: (no reason given)
Or maybe Coyote did it.
Originally posted by Noncompatible
Originally posted by Lazarus Short
Originally posted by Noncompatible
reply to post by Sublimecraft
I'd just like to point out that Satan isn't even very original. Simply a variation on the trickster god that just about all religions we've ever dreamt up have contained.
My vote... Loki did it.
edit on 25-8-2012 by Noncompatible because: (no reason given)
Or maybe Coyote did it.
Indeed, though I am thinking Raven may have helped.
(We could probably drag this out to 40 or 50 posts if we list the best known mythologies )
Originally posted by MamaJ
Satan tryin to trick us with buried artifacts? Seriously?
How can I take this idea serious? I can't! Sorry op but...... The idea alone is just silly to me.
Originally posted by KingAtlas
"Satan hid the fossils there to trick people" is something I hear in the threads.
I used the search, and it doesn't seem like this has been directly addressed, on it's own.