God...fact or fiction? ( Archived) (926)

I actually would like to assume that all those who have posted here are intellegent. To assume that those who defend and promote the teachings of the bible have not read anything else is wrong. That tey choose to accept the bible as thier most trusted resource is no different than accepting funk & wagnell over encyclopedia britannica. They feel the bible is a better source of wisdom than Darwin, Socrates, Shakespeare, Mark Twain or Stephen King. Just because they don't quote other sources does not mean they are not conversant with them. The pro-God support thier position with thier most trusted source material, the anti-God quote thier most trusted sources. The debate informs and educates both sides. Just as I accept the philosophy student's Socrates, I accept the christian's Bible. And give both the credit for being familiar with the opposition's source material.

As for the sarcastic dialog, I will certainly take a great deal of responsibility for that. While I may not have started it I have certainly participated. I would like to think that some circular logic positions have been exposed, and some ridiculous assumptions shaken.

I have the advantage of retrospect. I can remember a time when I thought that the philosophers and those who rebeled against the status quo were the promise of a brighter future. I found that with time they failed me, and am thankful that I had a tolerable grounding in scripture, that has allowed me to persevere in spirit, when the promises of the philosophers failed me. For the young I have hope that their minds will open to accept a higher power. For the bitter old I hope for mercy.

It is sad that some see the church, whatever the denomination, as a sinister form of subjugation. Karl Marx called it "The opiate of the masses.". The doctrine of this man's 'Communist Manifesto' has been the cornerstone of some of the most represive regimes in modern history. These regimes are quick to restrict and control the church, knowing that within the church's morality, the spirit of liberty's flame is sheltered, and with it hope. What I get from your post is that you feel that the moral code that churches support is wrong. I disagree.

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I return to witness a barrage of personal insults towards any who have the audacity to speak out against God beliefs - it says it all really.

yup i agree ........typical

a religious mini war

yup

says it all really

GOD


Dont know, dont care too much, seen enough to make me believe there isn't one and seen things that make me wonder if there is one.


If he/she takes me to the pub and gets the beer in then I may start to think there is one

"What I get from your post is that you feel that the moral code that churches support is wrong".

Agree or disagree does not make the above statement correct. Churches are organized exactly like cults. The same components.

Go to church, go to the nearest mountain to pray to your God, your creator. What does it matter to anyone but you and your God or creator? It's personal business.

There's no reason to flog a person because they believe differently than you do. Theology teaches us that there are many different God's many different religions. Who knows

maybe we are all right, and when we die, our God, or Mother Nature or whoever will be there to greet us with open arms.

wait, 20 more posts and this has ended!!!