is there any religions out there that actually think that any religion is good as long as you worship?.
or do they all think the other religions are under the control of satan/the devil.. funny, i knew that the jw's felt that way but never really thought about the other religions.. is there any humble enough to admit they don't have all the truth and aren't any better than any other religion?.
that's the one i want to join... snoozy.
Everyone, whether they have a religion or not, thinks that the way they live is the right and true way for them - otherwise they would change the way they live.
Religion is a vehicle that believers hope will carry them through life and beyond. If it carries them through life, it will have served its purpose and the beyond will take care of itself.
May your gods go with you.
it has been postulated that belief in god is very much the same as a common childish belief in an imaginary friend.
richard dawkins devoted a few pages to the theme in his book, the god delusion.
his basic premise is that the gods worshipped by humankind, all 1600 or so of them, evolved from imagination to fill a gap in the psyche which leaving empty is just too frightening.
PSacramento Nothing would surprise me.
It would make sense that having a "failed father figure" would inhibit someone form seeking a spiritual replacement.
it has been postulated that belief in god is very much the same as a common childish belief in an imaginary friend.
richard dawkins devoted a few pages to the theme in his book, the god delusion.
his basic premise is that the gods worshipped by humankind, all 1600 or so of them, evolved from imagination to fill a gap in the psyche which leaving empty is just too frightening.
It begs the question though: Why did humans develop a need for something that does not exist?
Well Tammy, my take on this is that as we grow up we are dependent on our mother and father for all our needs. They are our roll models. Single parent families and orphans find other roll models.
We grow up and make our way in the world. Our mind is programmed to look to a mother or father figure for support, guidance and hope. Our own parents grow old and die but before this happens we create a heavenly father or mother figure that we can look to and answer to. Someone who can fulfil our hopes and dreams if we believe in them and do what we believe will please them.
Tammy you love Jesus very much and find comfort in your belief in his existence. I really hope he does exist, because to see the gift of such trust, love and devotion going to waste, would be tragic.
it has been postulated that belief in god is very much the same as a common childish belief in an imaginary friend.
richard dawkins devoted a few pages to the theme in his book, the god delusion.
his basic premise is that the gods worshipped by humankind, all 1600 or so of them, evolved from imagination to fill a gap in the psyche which leaving empty is just too frightening.
When I was a child I had a teddy bear that always listened to me and never complained, even when I wet on him. Now I am almost grown up, I keep a well stocked bar. I would like a god but can't find one to suit me.
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is forgiveness overrated?.
if i'm being completely honest with myself, there is a short list of folks who i haven't forgiven.
Death is a spirit being...He is a living, breathing entity... and controlled by JAH.
Wow! I have always thought that death is the natural state that all living creatures and plants reach at the end of their lives. This is much more exciting. A real breathing entity that I can challenge in combat - a fight to the death.
i kinda figured i would read many negative things concerning jw, i was not disapointed............ i say if you ae not happy not just in the jw, but anywhere, life it too short move on.. .
i myself am a wittness, an anointed witnes .
there is no shame is sharing yr hope and i am varry happy with mine.
Almost all of your other posts are damn near bullseyes, Gladiator, but this one missed the mark.
Thanks Lion Cast - but this time I was aiming for the bullshit!
i kinda figured i would read many negative things concerning jw, i was not disapointed............ i say if you ae not happy not just in the jw, but anywhere, life it too short move on.. .
i myself am a wittness, an anointed witnes .
there is no shame is sharing yr hope and i am varry happy with mine.
the apostols of crist, and crist himself,
One would assume that a person anointed with Holy Spirit by Christ to help rule the world as a king and a priest,
would be able to spell his Lord's name. Or am I expecting too much?
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is forgiveness overrated?.
if i'm being completely honest with myself, there is a short list of folks who i haven't forgiven.
Of course, this long debate started as a discussion about the merits of forgiveness. It has now become a debate about Adam Eve in the Garden of Eden. And whether the god of the old testament dealt with them in a fair way.
How many people actually believe the god of the old testament or the tale of Adam & Eve to be literal?
The list of those that don't, include: Agnostics, athiests, pagans, modern Christians, and most other religions of the world.
The list of those that do are.........?
In line with this topic, please 'forgive' my impertinent intrusion into you debate.
You have been a huge and positive influence on me over many years. My thanks to you.
Happy Birthday Terry
is the quest of finding the real truth even attainable?
is the quest of trying to find out worth the risk and the sacrifice of losing the love of friends and family?
oh, i know many of you will say the "love" is fake or not true if it can't hold up to scrutinty.
PSacramento I appreciate your reply.
We have to be careful inmaking truth subjective, because then we make truth "fluid and flexable" which means it can be anything to anyone.
Your statement sums up the whole human endeavour for truth. The search for truth has occupied man’s thoughts, shaped his dreams, and been the cause of many struggles throughout history. Without a God to set the benchmark, truth will remain "fluid and flexible." Perhaps this is where the divide occurs.
