For God’s sake, give it a rest
The original words that were translated, interpreted and then compiled into what has come to be known as the Bible, were written by men. I don’t think that is in dispute. Things only start to become contentious when it is claimed that these men were simply taking down dictation from God; or at least that is what I understand is being claimed by the people who describe the Bible as the word of God. Just how reliable can we take these ancient scribes to be? How can we be sure they weren’t just making it all up?.When we don’t even seem to be able to trust the information coming to us hot off the press, informing us about current events as they are happening, how much faith can justifiably be put in stuff that was reported hundreds of years ago.
God may well be up there in his Heaven, who knows? It’s not for me to say he isn’t. It just strikes me as questionable that an awful lot of people are willing to accept an archaic collection of words, written by rather primitive people, as the manufactures manual on the way the Human Race should conduct itself on planet Earth.
I only say this in response to the current onslaught of apocalyptic warnings we are experiencing. I don’t particularly want to question anyone’s beliefs but I don’t think it’s unreasonable to raise the issue when people are continually trying to interfere with mine.
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This has been going on since the eve of time.
For example, we can't control the weather, so they prayed to weather-gods to make them feel like they had some control.
It's the same with the bible or any holy book. They were written by men, usually hundreds or thousands of years after the supposed events. Written in another era in the Middle East which has a different culture to many who folliw it to the letter.
As with anything, there is good and bad in it. But nobody should follow anything blindly. Especially archaic writings which have little relevance in our society.
One doesn't need it to know right from wrong, or to live a decent life being respectful to all our universe and all within it.
-later he told how dissapointed he was, because he didn`t see any bright light on the other side....
...he had`nt experienced anything spechial at all, everything just turned black.
...there might be a few (billion) dissapointed souls ahead...
Anyway, maybe he had to change his beliefs, somehow?
Hi Herbie Not really interested in what the Bible says, or the Koran as people will interpret it how they wish.
...but no light to be seen... sad, accually...
There are these two guys sitting together in a bar in the remote Alaskan wilderness. One is religious, the other is an atheist and the two are arguing about the existence of God...
The atheist says: "Look, it´s not like I don´t have actual reasons for not believing in God, It´s not like I haven´t ever experimented with the whole God and prayer thing.
Just last month I got caught away from the camp in that terrible blizzard and I was totally lost and couldn´t see a thing, so I tried it! I fell to my knees in the snow and cried out "oh God, if there is a God, I am lost in this blizzard and I´m gonna die if you don´t help me".
And now, in the bar, the religious guy looks at the atheist all puzzled. "Well then, you must believe now", he says. "After all, here you are, alive"
The atheist just rolls his eyes "No, man, it was only a couple of Eskimos who happened to come wandering by and showed me the way back to the camp.
This shows how the exact same experience can mean two totally different things to two different people with different beliefs.
Or... maybe he was shown that he had the wrong beliefs? That there is NO light at the end of the tunnel?
...it`s impossible to argue with peoples believes... only thing thats worse, is arguing with a woman...
Most don't even need to get paid. They've been told payment will come on the other side.
I tried that with my bank manager, it didn't work.
I don't try to push my believes on anyone cause nothing I can say or do is going to change anyone, that is between a person and. God.
One thing I would like to say, I hope to see everyone in Heaven.
I believe in allowing people to do their own research, make their own choices.
Not telling them they are born with somebody else's sin and have to spend their entire lives trying to get rid of it.
Chinese, Mesopotamian, etc.
Newgrange in Ireland was built 3000 years before Christ.
Wen, if all believers were like you, there wouldn't be a problem. You treat everyone with friendliness and respect. If that is a result of your religious beliefs then all credit to them; although I suspect it's mostly because you're a naturally nice guy.
Question ... Don't you think Ms String is a nice guy as well???
When I say “I am a Christian I don’t speak with pride, I am confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say I am a Christian I am not trying to be strong. I’m professing that I am weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say I am a Christian I am not bragging of success. I am admitting I have failed need the Lord to clean my mess.
When I say I am a Christian I am not claiming to be perfect, my flaws are far too visible but God believes I am worth it.
When I say I am a Christian I am not holier than thou I’m just a simple sinner who received God’s good grace somehow.
Think about it, would God rather spend time with Ned Flanders or Homer. Nuff said. .