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Originally posted by powerdrone
God is a infinite being outside of time and space,
All the matter in the universe (gases, dust, the elements), where did god get this stuff? Did he yell out, ABRACADABRA and BOOGEDY-BOO!
Originally posted by visualmiscreant
Most will laugh at me for admitting this, but it is the truth and I am not ashamed of it. When I read the New Testament, especially the words of Christ; I tear up. I know instinctively that it is the truth; I need no proof. Therefore I offer none. The message is one of faith, and I don't feel like it's my place to change that. His sheep know His voice...
Originally posted by lonewolf19792000
reply to post by ExNihilo
I'll humor you on this one.
You really want to know the truth?
The truth is we don't have all the answers, no one does.
Originally posted by ConspiracyNut23
reply to post by jiggerj
All the matter in the universe (gases, dust, the elements), where did god get this stuff? Did he yell out, ABRACADABRA and BOOGEDY-BOO!
Where did the material for the Big Bang come from?
Originally posted by AQuestion
reply to post by ExNihilo
Dear ExNihilo,
If this is an experiment than violate the T&Cs, if sincerity is the greatest form of flattery, then insincerity is the greatest proof of fear, fear of the truth. Deny ignorance and have real conversations rather than just troll, this is not GLP.
1. I don't know.
Originally posted by onecraftydude
Originally posted by AQuestion
reply to post by ExNihilo
Dear ExNihilo,
If this is an experiment than violate the T&Cs, if sincerity is the greatest form of flattery, then insincerity is the greatest proof of fear, fear of the truth. Deny ignorance and have real conversations rather than just troll, this is not GLP.
Maybe you should read what you typed because mentioning GLP is also a violation of t&c.
I do not believe for one second that the OP is insincere. I think he is rightfully aware of how preposterous the Bible teachings are. He is only showing how ridiculous the teachings are so others who are spell-bound might see it from his viewpoint.
I personally believe the Bible was used in the past as a way to get the masses in line. Guilt is the biggest part of the teaching and right behind that is fear. I appreciate the geographic and other history it lends to us today, but to say it was written by anyone other than men is preposterous. If that were so there would only be one Bible and one religion. There would not be several revisions and different teachings for each branch of the Christian faith.
If I were to believe in God and the Bible I would have to replace sanity with blind trust in men who are at best imperfect and at worst evil. I will stick with fact and trust no man as far as I can throw them. On a side note, who in their right mind would want to serve a tyrannical killer with no conscience for murdering the entire planet?
To say that I am not able to understand God because I am only human is just a big cop-out IMHO.