Do you believe in God?
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So far your civility has insinuated that because I do not choose your version on an imaginary friend in the sky
So what DO you choose?
If you state that I'm insinuating that you don't differentiate between Hitler and rain....then I must assume that you are an atheist since that is the only world view that would support that.
And the point, sparky, is that as an atheist....it does not matter what you do in this world because there is nothing to hold you responsible...no higher moral (yes moral) standard other than what you impose as your own personal god.
As an atheist the world is as you want it to be and then it ends...poof.
So yes, the fact that Hitler lived and did the atrocities that he did...to an atheist...should not matter. If it does...then why?
That smacks of a moral law, that there is some "goodness standard" that Hitler is held up against...and if YOU believe that...whoo hoo, great for you. But the atheist next to you can have the opposite feeling and that is EQUALLY valid since there is no other standard to hold to.
I cant seem to get that thru to you that (if you actually drilled down) atheism is an extremely tough way to live a life. So I doubt you are one and are just arguing for the sake of argument.
Now if you DO believe in God then we will have an entirely different discussion and probably agree on many points. I am still holding to the point of the difference between one who believes in a God and one who doesn't.
Look up the world morals and find the root, then get back with me on why that's comical
mor·al r-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mawr-uhl, mor-] Pronunciation Key -
–adjective 1. of, pertaining to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong; ethical: moral attitudes.
Fozzy wrote:
I do not believe in your version nor that life and death means a beginning and or end of something.. it doesn't. Still can’t grasp it can you? Again, you cannot think freely because you have chosen servitude and slavery to another man’s concept.. you poor thing!
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Fozzy wrote
You believe that god is a being, I do not
As I am starting to detect some foaming of the mouth in the replys, I am done for a while. But it's good to know that you do believe in a god.....one thing is certain, and that is that we ALL are going to find out for sure one day. And that, sparky, is one point we can both agree on. Peace-out
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Originally Posted by geomon
I guess you DO believe in a god...more an Eastern god from what you said. It was like surgery get that out of you...a simple reply on what you believe in would have worked as well.
As I am starting to detect some foaming of the mouth in the replys, I am done for a while.
But it's good to know that you do believe in a god.....one thing is certain, and that is that we ALL are going to find out for sure one day. And that, sparky, is one point we can both agree on.
Peace-out
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#114
Originally Posted by Fozzy
I notice you didn't touch the prophecy's..hmm..
Because they are irrelevant and of course a product of your religious choice. I did not discuss the lopping off the end of one's genitals to make some divine being happy either.
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Originally Posted by Slimland
Ok Fozzy How are they irrelevant?
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Originally Posted by Fozzy
Originally Posted by Slimland
Ok Fozzy How are they irrelevant?
How relevant is the whole 72 Virgins after martyrdom, thing to you? The belief in prophecy is only relevant to someone one believes in the concept.
What I mean is, on the prophecy thread, wich I thankyou for leaving alone on your own free will.. Redeemed and a few others have talked of these and we see the fulfillment of most of these in the past.. Your take if your up to it?
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How many people have died in this world over numerous wars because of religious beliefs. The current gulf war can be argued that it is over oil :roll: and big business but in reality it is still a war over religion. This is my problem, if people would just believe in what they want and not try to force it upon other people and societies than the world would be a better place.
My self: I am a Christian, but there are alot of problems that I see in the world, caused by different beliefs. If I say the sky is green then I will surely have 100's of people willing to debate that fact with me, but if it my BELIEF than let me believe what I want, it is not affecting you so don't shove your opinions and interpretaions of the Bible down my throat. The one thing that I know about the Bible is that for every time someone has tried to slay me with a verse, I was able to find a contradicting one to theirs. Same book different interpretations. I will let this go now and will not post on this subject any longer because I refuse to argue opinions with people. It is like failing a test in school that was based on personal opinions -- If it is based on my beliefs and my opinions than in my mind it is correct, everyone else can have their own just let me have mine. And Fozzy my sincere best wishes and gratitude for your son on his deployment in Oct.
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Originally Posted by Slimland
Originally Posted by Fozzy
Originally Posted by Slimland
Ok Fozzy How are they irrelevant?
How relevant is the whole 72 Virgins after martyrdom, thing to you? The belief in prophecy is only relevant to someone one believes in the concept.
What I mean is, on the prophecy thread, wich I thankyou for leaving alone on your own free will.. Redeemed and a few others have talked of these and we see the fulfillment of most of these in the past.. Your take if your up to it?
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Originally Posted by Fozzy
Originally Posted by Slimland
Ok Fozzy How are they irrelevant? :P
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Originally Posted by Fozzy
Originally Posted by Slimland
Originally Posted by Fozzy
Originally Posted by Slimland
Ok Fozzy How are they irrelevant?
How relevant is the whole 72 Virgins after martyrdom, thing to you? The belief in prophecy is only relevant to someone one believes in the concept.
What I mean is, on the prophecy thread, wich I thankyou for leaving alone on your own free will.. Redeemed and a few others have talked of these and we see the fulfillment of most of these in the past.. Your take if your up to it?
And there are those sitting in a freakin tent somewhere in some sand dune or oasis that are JUST as sure that their relative, neighbor, or some other fool who died as a Martyr is as we speak is enjoying the fruits of his dedication. There are millions of people who think that for their religion's sake 2+2 = 5 and it will not be questioned! To me religion is nothing more than the adult version of the emperor's new clothes, no one DARE be different or have a differing opinion lest they be seen as "different" or in this case "ungodly".
I would like to realy discuss this Fozzy, again are you up to it? I know your stance on religion, and for the most part I agree. And as for having a differing opinion, that is good also.. You know dang well that my intentions are for argument sake only. If your interested, we'll take it to another thread made for debate and discussion. I will see you there again if your up to it! http://www.classadrivers.com/phpBB2/...ic.php?t=19369
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