Hitchens makes a similar point in his latest "Mortality"
something to the effect.. when one prays they are admitting they are not pleased with what God is doing and they have the appropriate solution..
believers know that everything is in gods hands.
this is one of the pillars of their faith.. .
if believers want anything to happen, they pray to god.. why?.
Hitchens makes a similar point in his latest "Mortality"
something to the effect.. when one prays they are admitting they are not pleased with what God is doing and they have the appropriate solution..
i was about to go to sleep when i found this brilliant answer to a question asked on quora.
check it out:.
let's talk about god.
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/04/28/when-religious-beliefs-becomes-evil-4-signs/?hpt=hp_c1.
I got that impresion too. when my sister came to visit in 09.. (she is in) .. we some how were talking about the Book Study change .. and she said
"It was to much of a burden.. heavy sigh.. " .. I felt sorry for her.. then I said .. what I had heard..
" I heard it was because, they 'going' to crack down on Terrorist groups.. and any meeting in a home 'could' be considered a .....""
She lit up!! and said " They Know Something!!!"
I was like thinking she is in and doesn't even 'know' why they do things ... WTF ... begining of my awaking..
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/04/28/when-religious-beliefs-becomes-evil-4-signs/?hpt=hp_c1.
charismatic leader can also be a a Mystical leader.. I read, when researching cults intially ..
they are mystical in their .. FDS teachings and their lack of answering for anything .. It's like they are ghosts who hold all this power, but they hide behind being Humble..
Bill Maher was a big influence on me too .. when he would say things like ..
" He can hear the murrmerings of 7 billion people simultaneously... but can only talk to one person!!! "
Wow thats some all powerful GOD..... !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z7cegbroz4.
i'm surprised there wasn't a thread on this already... so i' guess i'll start it.. new series on discovery channel .. " hidden in america" first episode.
" doomsday cults" ... it aired about a month ago, did anyone else see it?
I still have it on my DVR too.. the last line of Cult expert Steve Hassan say's " they use alot of highly emotional pictures showing death and destruction.. then they make it seem .. that they are the only ones doing God's will .. and if you don't do what we tell you .. well.. you'll be killed.."
Yes... Steve thats pretty much what they do... ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z7cegbroz4.
i'm surprised there wasn't a thread on this already... so i' guess i'll start it.. new series on discovery channel .. " hidden in america" first episode.
" doomsday cults" ... it aired about a month ago, did anyone else see it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z7CegBROz4
I'm surprised there wasn't a thread on this already... so I' guess I'll start it.. new series on Discovery Channel .. " Hidden in America" first episode
" Doomsday Cults" ..
It aired about a month ago, did anyone else see it? I did, I did not know about the one in Montana . Steve Hassan was in it .. he has the last line in the show and it's quite good..
Here is some links the youtube is a preview it cost money to watch. it's that new.
I can't paste when I get to much printed on the post.. thats why it's at the top..
Be back later..
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2013/04/28/when-religious-beliefs-becomes-evil-4-signs/?hpt=hp_c1.
great read
1) stare at the black dot for 20 seconds.
2) look at the sky (or a white wall).
3) blink your eyes.
hi all.. i'm a newbie from paris, france.
so please forgive my english grammar, it might be some times...improper.
27, got baptised at 16 (for a girl...i never had).
welcome.. to the party.... and good luck