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Originally posted by Belcastro
Originally posted by FaceLikeTheSun
Originally posted by Belcastro
How would you describe God in your own way?
What if the biggest secret in the Universe was that you were God?
Then I could speak a universe into existence, defy the world I created etc.
And on your quote from Jesus, again, you are taking what is written totally out of context. The heart of our deeds is to serve the poor, the needy, the forgotten etc. Again, this doesn't mean the Bible is the world around us...the Bible describes the world around us very well.
Your position is very pantheistic
Its like the ancient egyptians say ; That in their heart will be judged in the Afterlife and it has to be as light as a feather.
Originally posted by FaceLikeTheSun
Originally posted by VeritasAequitas
reply to post by FaceLikeTheSun
the Bible determines it...
That isn't even a legitimate response; but no matter, I can see where this road leads..
I would like to point out that the Bible is an inanimate object and can determine the context of nothing; it can only display what was written on it, for you, the reader, to discern and determine what it means to YOU. However, what it means to you is not what it means to somebody else. Just like the sky may be blue to you, but indigo to me. I like apples and oranges, while you may like banana's and kiwi. It's called the 'living word' isn't it? I thought that is because it has 'different strokes for different folks'?
Any written text determines it's own context...you totally ignored my example.
Truth by definition is an exclusive thing. While preference is once thing, when you apply the relativistic worldview to truth, then truth becomes obsolete.
While the sky may be blue to me and indigo to you, there is an actual color of the sky that is there regardless of any observer. Unless you hold onto the view that nothing exists outside of observation.
Originally posted by FaceLikeTheSun
Originally posted by Belcastro
Originally posted by FaceLikeTheSun
Originally posted by Belcastro
How would you describe God in your own way?
What if the biggest secret in the Universe was that you were God?
Then I could speak a universe into existence, defy the world I created etc.
And on your quote from Jesus, again, you are taking what is written totally out of context. The heart of our deeds is to serve the poor, the needy, the forgotten etc. Again, this doesn't mean the Bible is the world around us...the Bible describes the world around us very well.
Your position is very pantheistic
Its like the ancient egyptians say ; That in their heart will be judged in the Afterlife and it has to be as light as a feather.
Actually Jesus has my back...I'm good...
Actually Jesus has my back...I'm good...
Originally posted by VeritasAequitas
reply to post by FaceLikeTheSun
Actually Jesus has my back...I'm good...
Yes, so by all means take that as your invitation to develop no personal or spiritual responsibility for yourself.. Let's sit back and let "King Jesus" take care of it all right? That's ludicrous...I've never heard a bigger lie than your deeds in life don't matter in your afterlife. Actions speak louder than words, friend.
Originally posted by FaceLikeTheSun
Originally posted by VeritasAequitas
reply to post by FaceLikeTheSun
Actually Jesus has my back...I'm good...
Yes, so by all means take that as your invitation to develop no personal or spiritual responsibility for yourself.. Let's sit back and let "King Jesus" take care of it all right? That's ludicrous...I've never heard a bigger lie than your deeds in life don't matter in your afterlife. Actions speak louder than words, friend.
straw man...I didn't say I don't need to take spiritual responsibility did I? Please don't put words in my mouth. The Bible doesn't teach that our actions don't matter in the afterlife...but it does teach that we have to be stewards of what we are given, whether it be money, time, resources etc.
Originally posted by FaceLikeTheSun
Originally posted by VeritasAequitas
reply to post by FaceLikeTheSun
the Bible determines it...
That isn't even a legitimate response; but no matter, I can see where this road leads..
I would like to point out that the Bible is an inanimate object and can determine the context of nothing; it can only display what was written on it, for you, the reader, to discern and determine what it means to YOU. However, what it means to you is not what it means to somebody else. Just like the sky may be blue to you, but indigo to me. I like apples and oranges, while you may like banana's and kiwi. It's called the 'living word' isn't it? I thought that is because it has 'different strokes for different folks'?
Any written text determines it's own context...you totally ignored my example.
Truth by definition is an exclusive thing. While preference is once thing, when you apply the relativistic worldview to truth, then truth becomes obsolete.
While the sky may be blue to me and indigo to you, there is an actual color of the sky that is there regardless of any observer. Unless you hold onto the view that nothing exists outside of observation.
Originally posted by sconner755
Originally posted by Razimus
Saying 'you are god' is the pinnacle, the height at the top of douchbaggery, is the ultimate form of 'the universe revolves around me', it's a very primitive, very childish, very egomaniac way of thinking.
This same line of thought is what brought about the earth being the center of the universe (at one point this was 'fact'), this same line of thought is what brought about the sun being the center of the universe (at one point this was 'fact'), this same line of thought is what brought about humans believing they were the only civilized intelligence in the universe.
No, your judgment of others beliefs being wrong and yours being right, combined with your irresistible need to tell them so, is the pinnacle of douchbaggery.
Originally posted by Belcastro
Originally posted by smithjustinb
reply to post by Belcastro
It can be the integration of the egocentric, subjective reality with the absolute, objective reality. But if you have pride, you're delusional.
Im not alowed to be proud because i still have more to learn and i will keep learning.
I dont mind being the lowest, The Father is greater than I and you are the father thats how i feel. you are telling me the infinite is against me when i seek the infinite.
Originally posted by smithjustinb
Originally posted by Belcastro
Originally posted by smithjustinb
reply to post by Belcastro
It can be the integration of the egocentric, subjective reality with the absolute, objective reality. But if you have pride, you're delusional.
Im not alowed to be proud because i still have more to learn and i will keep learning.
You shouldn't have pride because you are the lowest. You are one against an infinite. Objectively speaking. Subjectively speaking, you can break it down and justify it in numerous ways, but all of that is self proclaimed and will not stand the test of time.
Originally posted by BSFC123
If I am God, how come I only perceive the things that the world shows me, rather than manifesting what I want to perceive at will?
Why do I have to eat food to keep living?
Why must I drink to not dehydrate?
Originally posted by AlchemistSwami
reply to post by Belcastro
Great video collection, to answer your question I would say "I already Know this, and I am ashamed of myself, for not being more specific in my messages to humanity, in that they obviously didn't get "the" message" Now back to your regularly scheduled War"
Originally posted by FaceLikeTheSun
Originally posted by Belcastro
How would you describe God in your own way?
What if the biggest secret in the Universe was that you were God?
Then I could speak a universe into existence, defy the world I created etc.
And on your quote from Jesus, again, you are taking what is written totally out of context. The heart of our deeds is to serve the poor, the needy, the forgotten etc. Again, this doesn't mean the Bible is the world around us...the Bible describes the world around us very well.
Your position is very pantheistic
Originally posted by VeritasAequitas
reply to post by FaceLikeTheSun
Actually Jesus has my back...I'm good...
Yes, so by all means take that as your invitation to develop no personal or spiritual responsibility for yourself.. Let's sit back and let "King Jesus" take care of it all right? That's ludicrous...I've never heard a bigger lie than your deeds in life don't matter in your afterlife. Actions speak louder than words, friend.
Originally posted by Belcastro
Originally posted by FaceLikeTheSun
Originally posted by Belcastro
How would you describe God in your own way?
What if the biggest secret in the Universe was that you were God?
Then I could speak a universe into existence, defy the world I created etc.
And on your quote from Jesus, again, you are taking what is written totally out of context. The heart of our deeds is to serve the poor, the needy, the forgotten etc. Again, this doesn't mean the Bible is the world around us...the Bible describes the world around us very well.
Your position is very pantheistic
What i mean is that you should be able to see the world around you and without the holy bible or knowing anything about jesus and still help the poor, the needy, etc.
not just because the bible tells you to, But because it just feels right, and it should just feel good to be that way in general towards your fellow man.
edit on 1-1-2013 by Belcastro because: (no reason given)