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Originally posted by Chamberf=6
Oh, forget it.
This is a fools den to fall into.edit on 5/15/2012 by Chamberf=6 because: (no reason given)[/quote
If you believe the newer version, then it is your right to your opinion and if you find peace in it, all the better... it is probably where you should be at this time in your life. Don't read these type threads if it is going to upset you like that.
But you must know that ....If it wasn't for those with the curiosity to question, then we still would believe the earth is flat and moon is made of green cheese.
Originally posted by Renegade2283
Originally posted by Chamberf=6
reply to post by autowrench
I never said that, if you read my posts.
Of course others did, but as I have already said, he was the most visible face on the matter, and used pushing it as truth for gaining money.
Don't you ever read anything?
edit on 5/15/2012 by Chamberf=6 because: (no reason given)
That is true. Stitchin probably was just in it for monetary gain. However, I dont think that should demean the possibility of Ancient Alien intervention because one crack pot sensationalized the whole thing to make a buck.
I think that is what Autowrench was trying to say.
Heck that could be the whole plan. Have some crackpot like Stitchin sensationalize the whole theory to demean the plausibility of it and to keep people like us on ATS bickering about it when we should just be moving on to solving the mystery. The fight should be out there not amongst ourselves. We have a big enough battle to fight.
Originally posted by Renegade2283
In short you believe in Christianity's version of things over the Sumerians and Egyptians who were in existence closer to the point of "creation"? Doesn't seem any more plausible then Stitchin's account. The bible's track record is to blame for thatedit on 15-5-2012 by Renegade2283 because: added quotes to state my uncertainty.
Originally posted by ellieN
Originally posted by Chamberf=6
Oh, forget it.
This is a fools den to fall into.edit on 5/15/2012 by Chamberf=6 because: (no reason given)[/quote
If you believe the newer version, then it is your right to your opinion and if you find peace in it, all the better... it is probably where you should be at this time in your life. Don't read these type threads if it is going to upset you like that.
But you must know that ....If it wasn't for those with the curiosity to question, then we still would believe the earth is flat and moon is made of green cheese.
Originally posted by Lazarus Short
Originally posted by Renegade2283
In short you believe in Christianity's version of things over the Sumerians and Egyptians who were in existence closer to the point of "creation"? Doesn't seem any more plausible then Stitchin's account. The bible's track record is to blame for thatedit on 15-5-2012 by Renegade2283 because: added quotes to state my uncertainty.
Yes, I believe the Bible, even though it was written later. When you factor in the heptadic coding in the Biblical text, the case is clinched. The Bible came from an inspiring, authoritative Source, the older texts did not. You might want to throw some sand under your "...bible's track record..." comment if you want some traction with it.
Originally posted by ellieN
reply to post by Chamberf=6
Good for you....
So many are searching, but as a very young species in the Universe, we are going to make a lot of mistakes. Sadly..way too many already.
I read where there are over 30,000 different belief systems structured on the Bible. That is a lot of ..I don't believe your interpretation or this is what God really meant.
People pick a denomination that suits their beliefs best and some grow up with just one and for these, it is the right one. I sure don't know which one is right!
Whether the Old Testament is true or not...the Bible as a whole has made a huge impact on humanity. .I do believe that without the Bible we would be a much more barbaric society than we already are now..
Originally posted by MamaJ
I think they are all the same story or history repeating itself over and over...
Each of us are different and the only thing we can say that is certain is ......change. Change is the only thing that is constant...other than that we dont know jack about jack!
We can study "facts" and become an expert on the "facts" in hopes the facts dont change. Thats laughable too!
When studying we can form an opinion......but thats all it is.
Its fun to discuss opinions imo but it goes south when opinions become attachments that are held onto as a belief.
A belief does not have to be religious..... A belief in anything sets a stage for fear whereas out of fear the said belief is now in jeopardy of being wrong.
So I say journey through life and just take in information, learn all you can but at the end of the road there is no certainty other than change.
The bible has a lot of cool stuff in it as other books. The bible is the word of god...... Maybe its supposed to mean the word is god.
Maybe when Edgar Cayce (devout Baptist/hypnotist/medium) said spirits hovered over the earth to inhabit it ...maybe....he was right. Genesis account says WE.. "We" does not have to be "we" as in the trinity it may mean we as in we were with God when he created us in the physical form to inhabit Earth.
When Jesus said before Abraham, I was. Maybe that meant he incarnated as Abraham and then Jesus thereafter.
I could go on and on with examples from the bible and other texts but I think its understandable to connect dots where we are unsure. We are only certain of what we perceive as truth. When we pass on from this world we will have some answers but unfortunately we do not have the answers.... Just opinions.edit on 15-5-2012 by MamaJ because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by MamaJ
reply to post by Renegade2283
It is the best seller.
edit on 15-5-2012 by MamaJ because: (no reason given)