Simon Why do we need a creator at all?
This is rational thinking. If a god can just happen from nothing, then creatures just happening from nothing and then evolving into humans, seems a lot less far-fetched.
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These 2 clips dwell on the best aspects of life and earth and ignore the horrors of existence. This still takes us back to the fundamental question: Where did a god come from with the power and intelligence to create?
If such a god can pre-exist without a creator of its own, then why can't nature develop over billions of years of trial and error? It's estimated that 96% of all creatures that have lived are now extinct. Those that have survived on this small planet have survived against massive odds; so natural history shows a pattern of mostly failure. If a god is responsible, should we not expect a higher success rate?
Its easy to talk about beautiful flowers and sunsets but that is not the whole reality. The strange assortment of creatures that have survived are a long way from ideal. Take the blind mole, the ostrich that cannot fly, the fish without eyes caused by living in dark caves for millions of years. We have poisonous snakes, insects that eat their prey alive. Then there is the fearsome Komodo dragon, which has a mouth so foul that it bites its prey and then waits for it to die of infection after a few days; the creation of a god-of-love?
Then there is the brutality of human history, including gladiators - lets not even go there! Why stop at one god? Why not have a few hundred as did the Greeks and Romans?
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Do not love the world if you do you don't originate with God, yet God so loved the world he gave his only begotten son
by Legacy inhi,.
i know this is a long topix, but this week are bible highlights are 1john to jude..& i think it's 1john or whatever, says do not be part of this world because the world does not originate with the father, then another scriptures says, the world is lying in the hands of the wicked one..satan..yet, another scripture says, god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son...all different scriptures...what is the meaning of this.
i would ask a witness but i don't want to...the forum is open to all...looking forward to comments...i just had a thought...maybe god sent his son to free those of the world, but don't he love the world..i'm confused... legacy.
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Legacy This is a classic oxymoron. Like so much of the Bible it is contradictory.
Why waste precious time trying to make sense of the ridiculous?
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What's With INVISIBLE ??
by Cold Steel inthe 'dubs' came by today just as the wife and i were on the way out.
we chatted a few moments and the two guys wanted to know if i had any questions about the bible.
so i asked them to drop by in a day or two and they left me with two thin magazines and a book they jokingly referred to as "the gold nugget.".
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Cold Steel You could go mad trying to work it out - many have.
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WHAT JW TYPES DO YOU REMEMBER IN YOUR CONG???
by ADJUSTMENTS init seems in most congregations there is always the same personality types of brothers and sisters in each congregation.
self righteous ones.
holier than thou, exemplary, with dc/ca parts every year family.
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The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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Do You Dine out? If so do you return unsatisfactory food?
by KateWild ini was chatting today in the sauna, as one does if you don't go to meetings about dining out.
one pleasant fellow said he would never return food, he explained it was because he is convinced the staff would do something to the food.. do you agree?.
kate xx.
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KateWild Commendation goes a long way too if you are regular.
Good point.
Simon That's an important consideration - how much are we paying. We can't expect more than we pay for.
In cheap eating places I avoid hotpot meals that are reheated due to a few stomach upsets. I go for say, freshly fried gammon & chips with pineapple. You can tell I'm not Muslim.
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Do You Dine out? If so do you return unsatisfactory food?
by KateWild ini was chatting today in the sauna, as one does if you don't go to meetings about dining out.
one pleasant fellow said he would never return food, he explained it was because he is convinced the staff would do something to the food.. do you agree?.
kate xx.
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Restaurants in the UK where I live, want to put things right on the day. They depend on repeat business. They would rather change a meal and keep their regular customers, than have people smile and pretend all is well, then never dine there again.
So, yes, I will politely sort out a problem with the restaurant, there and then. I want to keep the standard high and return again. On the rare occasions I have asked for something to be re-done, the waiters have been fantastic.
Sometimes a free drink is given for the inconvenience. But then England is such a civilised country - civilized to you lot.
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Did you ever have a supernatural experience?
by XPeterX inok i know some of you are going to mock me but i don't give a shit and you'd better get dafaq outta this thread if you don't beleive in this stuff.. .
so,you ever seen somethin strange?shadow people?felt cold spots?touched by something you can't see?beaten by an unseen force?heard voices/whispers/growls/screams etc?are you sure about it or was it just your imagination?you ever been into the occult?c'mon share your experiences and stories!personally i've never had an encounter with the other side..
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rip van winkle I've had some natural experiences that were super...
I was just going to post the same comment, then I saw that you had read my mind.
Wow! That's spookey.
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Richard Dawkins on religion and ethics
by DJS indawkins: religion no moral compass.
by jason miks.
a number of readers noting your skepticism over religions role in society ask whether an absence of religion would leave us without a moral compass?.
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That's sweet of you to be so honest. Hope all works out for you.
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Richard Dawkins on religion and ethics
by DJS indawkins: religion no moral compass.
by jason miks.
a number of readers noting your skepticism over religions role in society ask whether an absence of religion would leave us without a moral compass?.
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KateWild I am just more spiritual and caring of individuals than Dawkins is.
Having read Dawking's books and his track record of achievements, that have benefited so many people, I can not agree with your claim.
Dawkins has talent, whereas you have nothing more to offer than duplicity. You give the impression of enjoying attention more than reasoned debate.