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Originally posted by Rupert888
reply to post by Rupert888
I also notice that your writing style and language has changed dramatically from some of your many earlier posts of last year
Originally posted by jhill76
Yes, blend in to watch and observe to see reactions of various subjects.
Originally posted by milkyway12
So , are you teaching this as Biblical stand point with Jesus , Yahweh , Demons (Fallen Angels) , and Satan? Or are you teaching this as a pagan philosophy with Christian domains.
There is no sitting room so you contemplate what you have done wrong , you'll have an eternity of hell fire to do that in. (In my belief) Biblicallyedit on 1-7-2012 by milkyway12 because: (no reason given)
I must chime in here. If God is all-knowing and perfect, why didn't He just get it right the first time? In my opinion, there is no free will if the Creator already knows in advance what a person is going to do.And why do only a select few humans get direct messages to convey to billions of other people? And you said in heaven they don't consume meat. What were all the human and animal burnt sacrifices for? And why is the bible so ambiguous?
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by Deetermined
I think you're doing an injustice when you tell people that the Bible is mixed with half-truths by prophets only for the purpose of asking questions.
When you say something that I have stated, please use all of it. I stated, that the answer I gave is not the only answer. I will lay out more:
When The Arc was giving what to write to the writers, the writer didn't fully grasp all that was given in various instances. So, the writer wrote what he thought was given.
God doesn't use confusion in order to eliminate it.
Are you sure about that? In state of confusion, you ask questions, and you arrive at the answers. But, you did this on your own, you learned. Why do you think man is here in the first place, he is to learn. Father will use whatever methods he deems necessary for others to learn on their own. I am strictly talking about using confusion as a resource.
So, I'm sorry, I don't believe you when you say that man made errors in the Bible.
I understand.
If God has the power to inspire men to write scripture, he's more than capable of making sure that those messages are relayed in their entirety and without error or confusion.
If God made man, why is man not perfect like his image?
If God made the devil, why is he evil?
You see where I am going with that.edit on 24-6-2012 by jhill76 because: (no reason given)edit on 24-6-2012 by jhill76 because: (no reason given)
What were all the human and animal burnt sacrifices for?
In my opinion, there is no free will if the Creator already knows in advance what a person is going to do.
And why do only a select few humans get direct messages to convey to billions of other people?
Originally posted by poloblack
You also stated earlier that most of the bible is accurate, but not all. Why would God allow a book that represents him be filled with inaccuracies?
No respect intended, but, I come back to this...how can imperfection come from perfection? I don't get that.
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by poloblack
What were all the human and animal burnt sacrifices for?
This was of mans doing, not Father.
In my opinion, there is no free will if the Creator already knows in advance what a person is going to do.
There is not, many have the perception of free will. If you are not of him, then you are left to chance. Even then, that is limited at best. You will go the path set for you, even if it takes you longer than others.
And why do only a select few humans get direct messages to convey to billions of other people?
Most are taken above to get the messages, but where they come from is the important thing. If man did what was asked of him in the beginning, these messages wouldn't be needed.
Various reasons? Again, that's ambiguous. Why does an all-powerful God allow this? It seems as if there is some cosmic law He is not allowed to break, such as, changing his mind.
Originally posted by jhill76
Originally posted by poloblack
You also stated earlier that most of the bible is accurate, but not all. Why would God allow a book that represents him be filled with inaccuracies?
Various reasons, but man did have a hand in it.
No respect intended, but, I come back to this...how can imperfection come from perfection? I don't get that.
Various reasons? Again, that's ambiguous. Why does an all-powerful God allow this? It seems as if there is some cosmic law He is not allowed to break, such as, changing his mind.
I'm really trying to understand what you're trying to convey here, I really am. Why can't he, or why won't he change his mind about so much evil in this world? It seems as if this is some big cosmic game between two opposing entities, and us silly humans are the pawns in this chess game. It would seem to me that an all-knowing, all-powerful, omnipotent entity could just make things right from the start, without all the temptations, and evil. And I must say, some of the things in the bible, such as murdering whole cities, and the capturing, and raping of virgins by supposed men of God, I find to be disgusting. It's apparent you can't directly answer any of my questions. Thank you for the conversation though.
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by poloblack
Various reasons? Again, that's ambiguous. Why does an all-powerful God allow this? It seems as if there is some cosmic law He is not allowed to break, such as, changing his mind.
Father changes his mind many times, when others come to him. But, I will tell you this. He is not really changing his mind, it is more of him wanting others to come up with these things and then he has the appearance of changing his mind. The wants and desires all come from him. It is more of a learning process by doing to the receiver.
He allows these various things, because he can't give all, all of the answers. The ones who seek out the truth, he pays attention to.
Why can't he, or why won't he change his mind about so much evil in this world?
It's apparent you can't directly answer any of my questions.
That's exactly what I thought...one big experiment, and us filthy humans are the lab rats. I'm supposed to believe that I'm some worthless piece of crap that doesn't deserve ''salvation'', right? Alll because the first two humans screwed it up, right? Sir, or madam, I simply can't buy that. Why would an ALL-POWERFUL, PERFECT GOD NEED TO EXPERIMENT? HE'S PERFECT! NO EXPERIMENT NEEDED! Nice talking to you, and if by chance I'm wrong for wanting answers, sorry. It's been interesting, to say the least.
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by poloblack
Why can't he, or why won't he change his mind about so much evil in this world?
He shows his hand from time to time: (Wildfires, storms, etc.) But, evil must be present, so that he may see where each persons heart is. Also, he has restricted himself from doing anything on a massive scale, until the end.
It's apparent you can't directly answer any of my questions.
Two reasons: I can't speak for Father on what you seek, that's a big no no, to give details in these matters, I can only give overviews. Second, you won't like the true answers as they stand. This is all a big experiment (life here).
edit on 1-7-2012 by jhill76 because: (no reason given)
Why would an ALL-POWERFUL, PERFECT GOD NEED TO EXPERIMENT? HE'S PERFECT! NO EXPERIMENT NEEDED!
I'm supposed to believe that I'm some worthless piece of crap that doesn't deserve ''salvation'', right?
Nice talking to you, and if by chance I'm wrong for wanting answers, sorry
I thought he done that from the start...in his likeness. Who you're describing does not come off as an all-knowing, all powerful entity. If the angels can't achieve this caliber, how can we lowly humans achieve it? And if he is trying to create another like him, but not him, he's god, and since he's perfect, he could have done that in the first place. And why are you using lower casing to refer to your saviour?
Originally posted by jhill76
reply to post by poloblack
Why would an ALL-POWERFUL, PERFECT GOD NEED TO EXPERIMENT? HE'S PERFECT! NO EXPERIMENT NEEDED!
To create another like him, but not him, if that makes sense. Even the angels can never get to this caliber.
And why are you using lower casing to refer to your saviour?
I thought he done that from the start...in his likeness. Who you're describing does not come off as an all-knowing, all powerful entity.
If the angels can't achieve this caliber, how can we lowly humans achieve it?
And if he is trying to create another like him, but not him, he's god, and since he's perfect, he could have done that in the first place.