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Originally posted by MamaJ
I wish I had known your words ten years ago when I began my journey in getting to know our maker. It has taken me years of reading and seeking to come to this conclusion even if it was as fuzzy as the hair on my head.
I have known this truth but never could I or will I be able to use my words to convey such Truth.
As always you amaze me with your knowledge and understanding. I look forward to making time soon to watch the video.
Thank you so much...again!
Peace and love to you and may God bless you in ways you have not yet been blessed with. You are such a good teacher and I look forward to seeing your words of wisdom again. xoxoxox
Originally posted by Hydroman
If I write a story from beginning to end, then yes I know the entire story and what plays out and whether or not it is a happily ever after at the end. But, I've also taken away the free will of the characters involved because I wrote the story. I write what they choose to do and what decisions they make. I can make my characters fall in love, have families, die tragic deaths, commit crimes, have wars, have peace, have blessings, have curses, etc. Is this what your god has done? Did he write the above lines for me to post here on this forum? Would that also make us all a part of your god as we all came from his very own imagination?
Originally posted by Hydroman
If I write a story from beginning to end, then yes I know the entire story and what plays out and whether or not it is a happily ever after at the end. But, I've also taken away the free will of the characters involved because I wrote the story. I write what they choose to do and what decisions they make. I can make my characters fall in love, have families, die tragic deaths, commit crimes, have wars, have peace, have blessings, have curses, etc. Is this what your god has done? Did he write the above lines for me to post here on this forum? Would that also make us all a part of your god as we all came from his very own imagination?
This god loves us so much that he became like one of us. If he is willing to go to that means to show us his love, why wouldn't he want to answer our questions?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
Perfect illustration:
"Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?" ~ Romans 9:20-21
I thought it was because it sells. What story do pornos tell?
Originally posted by SuperiorEd
Have you ever wondered why every movie seems to tell the same story of the good guy winning in the end by trials and struggles? Isn't it obvious? We are God's mirror.
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
Originally posted by Hydroman
If I write a story from beginning to end, then yes I know the entire story and what plays out and whether or not it is a happily ever after at the end. But, I've also taken away the free will of the characters involved because I wrote the story. I write what they choose to do and what decisions they make. I can make my characters fall in love, have families, die tragic deaths, commit crimes, have wars, have peace, have blessings, have curses, etc. Is this what your god has done? Did he write the above lines for me to post here on this forum? Would that also make us all a part of your god as we all came from his very own imagination?
Perfect illustration:
"Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?" ~ Romans 9:20-21
Originally posted by Hydroman
This god loves us so much that he became like one of us. If he is willing to go to that means to show us his love, why wouldn't he want to answer our questions?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
Perfect illustration:
"Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?" ~ Romans 9:20-21
Not only do you use self-proving, circle-argumentatory premises. You also have the invasive attitude, that YOUR premises are valid for everybody. After 1½ year of asking, I still repeat my question: What turns YOUR subjective premises into postulated ultimate absolutes.
world·view (wûrldvy)
n.
1. The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world.
2. A collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or a group.
Originally posted by Hydroman
This god loves us so much that he became like one of us. If he is willing to go to that means to show us his love, why wouldn't he want to answer our questions?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
Perfect illustration:
"Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?" ~ Romans 9:20-21
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
reply to post by bogomil
Not only do you use self-proving, circle-argumentatory premises. You also have the invasive attitude, that YOUR premises are valid for everybody. After 1½ year of asking, I still repeat my question: What turns YOUR subjective premises into postulated ultimate absolutes.
I've answered time and time and time and time again. You just don't like the answer you've been given. That's your issue to deal with, not mine. I have a Biblical/Christian "worldview", and I don't apologize for it, neither and I ashamed.
world·view (wûrldvy)
n.
1. The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world.
2. A collection of beliefs about life and the universe held by an individual or a group.
Worldview ~ Definition
"From a technical point of view, this demonstrates a new ability to engineer, fabricate and measure spin-polarized nanostructures at the single atom level," said Michael F. Crommie, UC Berkeley professor of physics. "Now that I can see an atom's spin, I can ask, 'What can I do with that atomic spin" Can I manipulate it" Can I use it, change it"' This means we can now start incorporating it into other structures."
"We are clearly not yet in a useful regime for quantum computation because the spins we are looking at are very strongly coupled to the environment," Crommie said. "Nevertheless, this measurement is very useful because it shows that we can observe the spin of these atoms and then start to understand the physics of how the surface is influencing the spin of individual atoms. We hope to next control the spin - that is where we are going with this."
You just don't like the answer you've been given. That's your issue to deal with, not mine.
This is as 'absolute' a statement as you get them.
You superimpose your world-view on mankind on your premises.
The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world.
What justifies this exclusive elitism?
Originally posted by Hydroman
I thought it was because it sells. What story do pornos tell?
Originally posted by SuperiorEd
Have you ever wondered why every movie seems to tell the same story of the good guy winning in the end by trials and struggles? Isn't it obvious? We are God's mirror.
Originally posted by MamaJ
Originally posted by Hydroman
This god loves us so much that he became like one of us. If he is willing to go to that means to show us his love, why wouldn't he want to answer our questions?
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
Perfect illustration:
"Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?" ~ Romans 9:20-21
None of us have all the answers but collectively I believe we do. What makes one think he does not answer questions. The answers to our questions are everywhere. He does not hide himself from us....His creation is everywhere for us to see. How is the Universe not a divine picture? Why are we humans with five senses and no more. Why are we so limited? I can come up with a ton of questions. Only when I seek answers do I come up with any.
Peace and love to you!! xoxox
Originally posted by NOTurTypical
reply to post by bogomil
This is as 'absolute' a statement as you get them.
So what? I don't have problems making absolute statements, you do, see to that yourself.
You superimpose your world-view on mankind on your premises.
No, my premises are Biblical premises, the Bible's premises didn't originate from mine, but vice versa. I think you need to re-read the definition of "worldview", especially this part:
The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world.
What justifies this exclusive elitism?
With all due respect your Highness, I'm not required to justify myself to you. Your driver's license doesn't say "Lord Jesus Christ".
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