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The Bible is NOT the word of God. It is translated, written by man, re-translated, used for x, y, z, influence and so forth.
Do you honestly think this higher power is concerned with your speech?
Science and spirituality go hand in hand. They are not enemies. What is unknown is where beliefs/faith come in.
Originally posted by watchitburn
I am not religious in any sense of the word. But I have seen mind over matter actually work.
There have been tests that validate this.
If you believe something strongly enough you will see manifestations of your belief. I don't think it is anything supernatural, just the power of the human mind.
Originally posted by lambs to lions
reply to post by sliznut
In my humble opinion....organized religion is not God's design. This is a man-made device which has widely been used to control people. I believe that there is no need for middle-man in my relationship with God. What better way for the devil to divide and conquer us than through organized religion. We are born with the innate knowledge of God, and of right and wrong. I don't have all the answers, nor do I need them. I continue to seek to understand my God through faith. Just keep in mind that we can never make or mold God into what we want Him to be to fit our wants. I hope this helps a little, and I hope you find your truth. If you have any questions, there are many people on here that will be happy to give you theirs. Don't be discouraged by what can seem like an overwhelming force of negativity regarding this subject. Good luck to you.
Originally posted by charles1952
You mentioned that you believe in God. I'm not sure what you mean. I don't know what you mean by "believe in." I believe in gravity, I believe I will die, I believe that I can't paint. What's your meaning?
And your belief in God. How do you see God? It sounds like you might be talking about a force in the universe that is basically energy. What does this energy do? What is it like? Does it think, or just exist?
I approve of you posting a thread asking for support or encouragement, I just don't know what I'm supposed to be supporting.
Originally posted by facelift
reply to post by sliznut
2. God is not what most people think of when they go to church/pray/etc. God is the life source of everything.
Spin it any way you want, but you're still just another tool molding an ideology to their liking....
Imagine if you had decided to think for yourself - you wouldn't have to re-define terms...
So am I a kook?
5. Atheists even understand what is right and wrong. The 10 commandments were good but that is not really a Christian foundation.
Originally posted by superluminal11
reply to post by sliznut
Your self will that you call free will cannot in of itself be good. The harder you try to not do things you were told were bad and evil the stronger it will become and the more you will do them. The dark energy will come and try to accuse you and tell you of your failure. Laugh at the lie and say my God is bigger than you.
Surrender and ask for help....you will receive it. Ask God to help get rid of your old ideas about everything....even how you interpret the gospel, your dellusional parts that was taught and engrained that define what it means to serve God, your delusional interpretations what it means and looks like when God is working in your life. Surrender All of it. He will help you.
"My yoke is easy and my burden is light"
Matthew 11:30 In like flynn...cant undo it. Signed sealed and delivered
You will be ok.
By the way hell is here and not what you were told.edit on 24-6-2012 by superluminal11 because: (no reason given)
1. I believe in God. I always have and I always will.
2. God is not what most people think of when they go to church/pray/etc. God is the life source of everything.
3. The Bible is great in the sense that it was a good moral compass in early development. That is questionable though too.
4. The Bible is NOT the word of God. It is translated, written by man, re-translated, used for x, y, z, influence and so forth.
5. Atheists even understand what is right and wrong. The 10 commandments were good but that is not really a Christian foundation.
6. Christianity is fragmented and makes no sense. There are so many branches that they don't even know what they're doing. Believing in God is far simpler than this.
7. Anyone who prays or meditates is doing the same thing. Praying to God (as I call it) in different ways. Who is to say which way is right?
8. On that topic, Muslims are doing the same thing Christians are other than the ones that blow themselves up at markets. Pretty sure the higher power does not approve of that.
9. Swearing, drinking, smoking, etc are fallacies. I don't smoke anymore. I drink sometimes. I swear a lot. That doesn't mean God hates me. Do you honestly think this higher power is concerned with your speech? Shut it.
10. Science and spirituality go hand in hand. They are not enemies. What is unknown is where beliefs/faith come in.
So am I a kook? I think I have a pretty good handle on my life. My family is happy. I am comfortable in saying I don't feel that I'm going to burn in hell tomorrow if I die. Discuss? This topic always intrigues me