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Originally posted by Navieko
I still don't see the logic in this. If anything is possible, it could be just as possible that many of OUR thoughts are constructed through alien implants.
It's like me asking you if your willingness to debunk Sleeper is created through extreterrestrial manipulation.
WELL IS IT?!
Just because something is possible, it doesn't mean it is at all likely.
24"Teacher," they said, "Moses told us that if a man dies without having children, his brother must marry the widow and have children for him. 25Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died, and since he had no children, he left his wife to his brother. 26The same thing happened to the second and third brother, right on down to the seventh. 27Finally, the woman died. 28Now then, at the resurrection, whose wife will she be of the seven, since all of them were married to her?"
29Jesus replied, "You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. 30At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven.
Originally posted by HankMcCoy
2. If these aliens have the power to manipulate memories, is it possible that everything he is experiencing is nothing more than false memories?
Originally posted by Navieko
Just because something is possible, it doesn't mean it is at all likely.
Originally posted by win 52
If you are using Biblical authority for this stance on reproduction (which is a human thing), the Bible does not confirm it. The actual Commandment was "You shall not covet your neighbours ox", not "wife" which is what we are told by the Bible translators.
Originally posted by Annee
QUESTION: Normally - to evolve - be promoted - advance - - one must take action to be deemed worthy of a higher position. I see this as a higher understanding - - rather then a physical act.
Then Jesus asked him, "What is your name?"
"My name is Legion," he replied, "for we are many." And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area.
A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, "Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them." He gave them permission, and the evil spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.
Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man—and told about the pigs as well. Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region.
Originally posted by Rudolph_X
Didn't Milton tell Sleeper that only one spirit 'entity' could 'fit' into a human 'container' at one time?
This sort of contradicts the Bible. I know Sleeper is a Biblical scholar, having written a book about Biblical stories, so he should probably know?
Does Milton say Jesus is a liar? Because the Bible says Jesus cast out thousands of these evil 'entities' out of one single man alone.
So how many evil 'entities' can possess a 'container'?
This quote is from Mark 5:
Then Jesus asked him, "What is your name?"
"My name is Legion," he replied, "for we are many." And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area.
A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, "Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them." He gave them permission, and the evil spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.
Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man—and told about the pigs as well. Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region.
The hostile people there probably did more than just 'plead' with him to leave? They probably would have prefered to keep the pigs, to sell them, and probably have thrown in the pig-possessing 'demons' free of charge. Human nature? Well, you know the story, what Jesus got for trying to be a nice guy.
Thanks again.
Originally posted by Navieko
The Bible? Ha.
Don't get me started...
Are you certain you know what Sleeper's intentions were with this book? Did you read it? Don't be certain he agrees with the bible, just because his book is about "Jesus".
There are MANY books being written that reveal the lies of that book too, you know.
[edit on 21-2-2007 by Navieko]
Originally posted by sleeper
No one can cheat or nap their way up the ladder of illumination. Nevertheless, many will not know or understand their level of enlightened while under the cloak of illusion here on earth---why we do the things we do determines our level of understanding---and that can only be done in a blind test ---
Originally posted by Rudolph_X
Well, then. You seem to be familiar with Sleepers material?
No, I haven't read his books. (Are you saying his book is Anti-Christian?)
So, since you know so much, tell us...
Milton says the 'container' can only be possessed by one entity, whereas the Bible states it can contain Legions. Is Sleeper's 'Milton' calling Jesus a liar?
Originally posted by HankMcCoy
This post right here contradicts your entire STORY so far!
Why why WHY would Milton show himself to you if this world is a proving ground for our level of enlightenment? Why then would he allow you to both keep these memories and POST THEM ON A PUBLIC FORUM?!
The idea that we know their intentions now makes our 'blind test' invalid and we will have to start over without that knowledge!
No one can cheat or nap up the ladder? What in the world do you call having Milton over your shoulder?? A tutor?
This is making even LESS sense now..
Originally posted by Navieko
It's already been mentioned, there are many other individuals that get to keep their memories. Why? As we evolve as a civilization, perhaps different measures need to be taken (even if for certain people), in order to keep the whole process of our 'enlightenment journeys' in working order. Perhaps it's a neccessary event that is needed for that individual to finnish his/her assignment.
Who knows how the whole thing works, I'm sure the process is FAR too complicated to simply explain in words... so to fully understand, I guess we'll just have to wait till it's our turn...or till we're finnished our assignments.