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originally posted by: ManFromEurope
a reply to: TechUnique
Well, that was uncalled for. No-one I have seen here has called you horrible or such a thing.
Maybe you feel uncomfortable that there are counterarguments against religion which might be too difficult (to avoid saying "impossible") to disprove?
Really, all I get from discussions with religious people is "ugh, you are heathens! You shall not speak to me, again! Unvile creatures!".
Just because we break their idols and ideas. Sorry (yes, with a hint of sarcasm).
originally posted by: Daedalus
a reply to: TechUnique
so because we don't think and believe as you do, then "satan" has done a good job on us?
lol
originally posted by: TechUnique
You are judging God based on YOUR understanding of the universe.
originally posted by: kelbtalfenek
originally posted by: TechUnique
What would be proof of God existing for you?
IF just for one single day no one starved to death, no one was beaten to death, no one died because they were too poor to pay for treatment, no one was killed because of their beliefs, no one was persecuted because of who they love...I think that would be a good start.
originally posted by: WakeUpBeer
originally posted by: TechUnique
You are judging God based on YOUR understanding of the universe.
Well I'm going to drop the paradox argument because we will just disagree, which is fine. However this statement above brought a question into my mind.
How did all the animals fit on the ark?
Given the dimensions in Genesis, and the multitude of life on Earth.. How did they all fit?
I'm guessing they didn't. OR my understanding of the universe doesn't match God's and the Ark was an extra dimensional space like Mary Poppins' bag. Those are my guesses, though I could be wrong.
Don't answer if you don't feel inclined. It's not exactly on topic.
originally posted by: Rodinus
Please could I have a response to my last post to you with facts and proof that god exists in this Era and not what was written in the bible?
You may have overlooked my last post!!???
Thank you
Kindest respects
Rodinus
a reply to: TechUnique
originally posted by: WakeUpBeer
a reply to: TechUnique
God manipulates free will throughout the Bible.
I'm not sure if you are aware of that.
But it goes to show it's not all that important to him.
originally posted by: Daedalus
a reply to: TechUnique
so then it's all your opinion then...ok, that's fine...everyone is entitled to an opinion...
originally posted by: Unity_99
Don't think its even the least bit important whether other people believe in God or not, rather more important that they strive for a free and equal world and live with integrity and love. Or, work on themselves as much as possible, ie learn from life and strive to grow more.
However, it important that we free this world from religions and boxes, and any form of control or dictatorship, or thinking one can own other people.
Religions are their biggest boxes, they are the control traps for this planet and enable all their abuses of it, the mismanagement and slavery.
originally posted by: Philippines
There are many valid reasons people question religion in general. I used to consider myself Christian, but that was probably because of my upbringing in the USA. Now I'm more agnostic.
The one point that really has me at odds is the whole proselytizing to reach "salvation." If no man can get to heaven but through Christ, then doesn't that mean the whole world who didn't get the message about Christ went to hell, correct?
For example, let's take North America and the Native Americans living there at the time. According to the bible, if you don't believe in Christ you won't have eternal life. This means that for at least 1000 years, all of the Natives went to hell out of ignorance, correct?
And to answer your question on proof... Let's begin with the Christian religion agreeing with each other and coming together as one, with no denominations. If the Christian God can manage his own religion to do that, we're off to a good start.
Why are there denominations to begin with? Is God telling different people different things?
originally posted by: WakeUpBeer
a reply to: TechUnique
I agree. My opinion is it's far worse than that. God frequently manipulates free will by hardening peoples hearts against him. Of course this gets compounded because he also sends strong delusions so those who reject the love of the truth believe lies. It's really a vicious cycle. Almost as if he wants as few people as possible to make it into heaven.
A good example of this manipulation is the Exodus. God tells Moses to go and ask Pharaoh to let his chosen people go. Then he goes and hardens Pharaohs heart against him, making him that much more inclined to say no and deny the miracles God told Moses to perform for him (something with snakes iirc). He does this numerous times and each time he hardens Pharaohs heart, he also punishes him and all of Egypt with plagues for it. I need not remind you one of those plagues was the taking of all the first born..
So yeah, in my opinion God doesn't care about free will. I may be wrong but I don't recall there being anything about it in the Bible anyway.