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Originally posted by acapablemind
Originally posted by smithjustinb
Originally posted by OMsk3ptic
Originally posted by SeekerLouI believe EVERY WORD of the Bible
What do you do when the Bible contradicts itself?
I used to think it did, but then I saw it from another angle and realized that it doesn't contradict itself, it is just massively misinterpreted.
God is the Alpha AND the Omega. That sentence might help you understand some of your supposed contradictions.
Here's one for you:
If God is Omnipotent, can he then create a stone so large that he cannot lift it?
The answer is yes he can. The other answer is no he can't. Whichever one you call foul on he can do the opposite--thusly leaving you with egg on yer face.
It's related to the concept of a paradox and it's part of the stuff spirituality is made of--it seems--both literally and especially philosophically, i.e. "From weakness (adversity) comes strength" or "From darkness comes light."
Speaking of eggs (you missed a spot btw) If'n you need any help with the chicken & egg comdundrum jus' lemme know. Or maybe you would care to take a stab at the who came first the chicken or the egg question?
In the meantime a partial list of fascinating and wider variety of types of Paradoxesedit on 28-6-2011 by The GUT because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by acapablemind
The answer is yes he can. The other answer is no he can't. Whichever one you call foul on he can do the opposite--thusly leaving you with egg on yer face.
It's related to the concept of a paradox and it's part of the stuff spirituality is made of--it seems--both literally and especially philosophically, i.e. "From weakness (adversity) comes strength" or "From darkness comes light."
Speaking of eggs (you missed a spot btw) If'n you need any help with the chicken & egg comdundrum jus' lemme know. Or maybe you would care to take a stab at the who came first the chicken or the egg question?
In the meantime a partial list of fascinating and wider variety of types of Paradoxes
Firstly, let me say that I mean no dis-respect in what I am about to say. You are obviously an intelligent individual and it may just be that I have somehow missed your point. However, while I'm glad to see you understand what a paradox is, I fail to see how identifying my post as such nullifies the argument? While the chicken or the egg question may be clever on your part, most rhetoric is...when it's supposed to be convincing.
Again, many apologies if I've offended or perhaps over-estimated my own intelligence. I'm sure I will be corrected if it turns out either be true
Let's just say your question doesn't preclude God. That's it simplified. If you disagree: Then tell me how your theoretical question--a question that most would agree is a moot point--disproves God/Creator.
Originally posted by SeekerLou
reply to post by TheFlash
And you have the right to be a smart***, which is YOUR right...but know that according to His Word you will be giving an account to GOD.... for EVERY deed whether good or bad, especially for the sin of UNbelief/ rejecting His FREE gift to mankind - namely Salvation itself, and of His Holy Spirit!edit on 29-6-2011 by SeekerLou because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by TheFlash
Originally posted by SeekerLou
reply to post by TheFlash
And you have the right to be a smart***, which is YOUR right...but know that according to His Word you will be giving an account to GOD.... for EVERY deed whether good or bad, especially for the sin of UNbelief/ rejecting His FREE gift to mankind - namely Salvation itself, and of His Holy Spirit!edit on 29-6-2011 by SeekerLou because: (no reason given)
I can understand why you say these things and I forgive you for your belligerence toward me.
Originally posted by Picollo30
Why can't it be possible? I am more inclined to this than an exterior intelligent race. Demons posed as false gods for the first civilizations now they pose as aliens (the times they are a changin').
According to the Fermi paradox if aliens existed their presence should be obvious by now. Some scientists have suggested that the aliens would choose not to reveal themselves to us. However, the Drake equation estimated that at least 10,000 advanced civilizations exist in the Milky Way. Carl Sagan raised the estimate to 1,000,000.
So the question remains, Where are they? Would all those civilizations stay at home or choose to conceal themselves from us? It seems highly unlikely. It would seem more likely that they do not exist.But demons and/or maybe inter dimensional beings, i believe it's more plausible.edit on 28-6-2011 by Picollo30 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by acapablemind
Let's just say your question doesn't preclude God. That's it simplified. If you disagree: Then tell me how your theoretical question--a question that most would agree is a moot point--disproves God/Creator.
Firstly, I'm not out to disprove your 'God'. The burden of proof isn't mine to carry. Secondly, do you really speak for 'most'? I'm sure they appreciate you deciding what they do and do not believe. The paradox is a moot point in your opinion. Who knows, maybe you are just far more intelligent than myself? Perhaps you have an insight into existence that I do not. But in my opinion, the paradox is not moot. It is a rather logical address to the fairy tale of 'God' (as presented in the Bible.) I suppose that Epicurus' paradox on God is a rather moot point as well?
Originally posted by amfirst
Aliens are not Demons. They may be in align with them, but it separate, like Satanist. They are not demons, they just use the dark magic.
Demons are parasitic, they feed off of negative energy. What the aliens do is they use demons to hook on the etheral energy of a person. This will weaken them mentally, which will open them up for mind control, it's similar to possession. This is the same tactic used in the MK Ultra mind control experiment.
Originally posted by Picollo30
Why can't it be possible? I am more inclined to this than an exterior intelligent race. Demons posed as false gods for the first civilizations now they pose as aliens (the times they are a changin').
According to the Fermi paradox if aliens existed their presence should be obvious by now. Some scientists have suggested that the aliens would choose not to reveal themselves to us. However, the Drake equation estimated that at least 10,000 advanced civilizations exist in the Milky Way. Carl Sagan raised the estimate to 1,000,000.
So the question remains, Where are they? Would all those civilizations stay at home or choose to conceal themselves from us? It seems highly unlikely. It would seem more likely that they do not exist.But demons and/or maybe inter dimensional beings, i believe it's more plausible.edit on 28-6-2011 by Picollo30 because: (no reason given)