The Bible is the information the world needs today.
This would be helpful with regards to Christians. I'm sure pastors have already walked the walk, and realize there is no god. Or at least, the "god" of religion is false, but perpetuates the idea of a "god" to others, so they will have a place to fit in. Not realizing that they already fit in with humanity.
Break a law of man and see who you answer to?
On another thought, since you are a proud "Christian", I must ask....
Do you adhere to the Major 3 Doctrine of religion? If so, how long have you been?
I urge you to consciously think about your reply, because the Major 3 Doctrines of religion which are supposedly a "god's will" or "god's words", cannot be achieved by humans.
So, while you are thinking about it- Why would a "god" give humans unattainable goals?
Just some thoughts to ponder.
Teaches love?
Nothing teaches love like actions from honest people, who care.
There is nothing in the "bible" or any other religious document that can teach love.
The Bible is supposedly an instruction manual for blind followers, who have no rational thought or consciousness.
Any consciously active mind disspells any of the so-called truths of any religion.Wadda ya do with the OT Skipper? Use it for toilet paper perhaps?
It's all one book. The NT is just a few ignoramuses trying to wiggle out from under the hate filled other half of the tome, and in doing so contradicts itself endlessly.
Mine are all here with me now as I write.
They all have a cough that has been around a while, but they seem unbothered by it. I hope yours have a wonderful time!
I usually quote the hate straight from the book, I have no need to do more, as the OT is one of the most abusive pieces of literature on the planet.
I have no problem with your pleasure in reading it, but take umbrage at the threats and fear it promotes.
There are parts of the bible that have beauty and depth, especially in the OT of all places!
Enjoy yourself, my opinions are not meant to hurt anyone, but when threatened by religionists with their god I respond by pointing out that someone else's god does not speak for me and I do not like being included in their belief.Thank you! Yes I will give them a hug from you. I get hugs all day from the girls, Angus is too much of a superhero to want too many hugs, except at night when he wants a kiss and a cuddle and a snuggle buggle. Whatever that means.
It is fantastic for me living with them. I just tucked them in (again) and told Angus the story I promised him last night that I would read. I had to kiss and cuddle a bunch of teddy bears as well!
Children are everything. They are love. They give love without hesitation. I am in paradise and I know it!
If in your position I would just ensure that you get time with them when you can. I wish I could wave a magic wand and have all the worlds children move closer to their grandparents. I know it's good for them, and it's more than good for me/us.
I am glad you have 2 living close. They will get out of school soon.Yes I do actually live with them.
I was a devout christian at one time and tackled the bible like most things I do, full on!
I studied it for years, was a foundation member of CBMC (Christian businessman's committee) a world wide organization and even saw the dead sea scrolls and had them explained to me by Clifford Wilson, the then director of the institute of archeology.
I'm afraid they will not be converting me to any religion as I have come to firm conclusions on the subject. I doubt any of them will be taking on religion although like all families, we do have several religions in the family already.
I don't see hate in the world. I just stated, that your bias opinion that we are irrational, is hate mongering. That is called an OBSERVATION.
Does all CAPS work there too? I mean, YOU seem to think there is a need to use them right now. And, YOU are the rational one:lol:
I find your response rather typical. You insult a whole mass of people, and then you get "hateful" when someone points out the obvious observation. You know, you could have offered up something that was worth discussing, since this is a forum Cags. They are your words, therefore it would have made for a good debate. I really wanted to know. But not now.......
You'd think since you are sooooooooooo "rational," you could have came up with that idea all on your own.
Nice childish response.
I would say something, maybe of a little more value, but you're not likely to understand. So, I guess in the end, you really have no point.
It's funny how you pick out "insults" as "hateful". I guess that goes with your skewed view.
And, when I do offer up what has been learned, you and every other religious fanatic on HubPages, claims I'm going to hell, or won't be saved(as if it was needed), or whatever else. YOU are categorized with all other religious folk. You want to take yourself away from that group, too bad, you cannot do that. You have a belief in a "god", when Life doesn't require you to do so. The fact that you don't understand that truth because you're being too irrational in thought is not my problem. I'm just pointing it out.
But, now what? You'll do the same that every other religious fanatic on HubPages does, by twisting what is said.
I'm sure this statement was made for some purely selfish reason and yes I can see the smiley at the end, which is completely out of place, even if statement is made based on sarcasm.There is no truth in this statement. It would be nice if there was, but to no avail there is not.
Eternal life? You're too funny.
If you knew or understood the true meaning of that statement, then you would have no belief in a god.
There is no god.
Can you prove any of this without using a bible or religious reference?
This is so far in this post the only thing I'll agree with.
You cannot prove anyone will be judge without any religious scripture, which is completely based on conjecture at best.
Hey IE,
Why are you looking at those words as insults?
Religious fanatics? They exist. Not an insult, just a reality.
Childish? Come on, an insult? You've got to be kidding. Grow up!
Irrational? Is not an insult.And here we go again.......... it doesn't stop with you Cags, now I need to grow up?
Seriously?
Again, it was an observation. Gee' wiz.
It is quite clear you cannot academically back up your hate mongering. This aggressive display of brutish, illogical behavior displayed by yourself, clearly states the obvious. However, seeing how you cannot dispel observations in a constructive manner, I'll leave that observation to myself.
And I need to grow up. Please.That's what I've been saying myself.
You're too funny.
The definition of 'irrational' is: not consistent with or using reason, while the definition for 'hate' is: dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards.
If we stated someone was irrational because they ran across busy streets without looking for traffic, are we saying we are hate mongering those people? If we stated someone was irrational because they walked near steep cliffs blindfolded, are we hate mongering those people?
Obviously not. One definition has nothing to do with the other, hence it is fallacious to make such claims.
It is therefore 'irrational' to claim someone is 'hate mongering' only because they have opined that a group of people are not using reason.
Yes the bible is full of luv.
"I will sweep away everything in all your land," says the LORD. "I will sweep away both people and animals alike. Even the birds of the air and the fish in the sea will die. I will reduce the wicked to heaps of rubble, along with the rest of humanity," says the LORD. "I will crush Judah and Jerusalem with my fist and destroy every last trace of their Baal worship. I will put an end to all the idolatrous priests, so that even the memory of them will disappear. For they go up to their roofs and bow to the sun, moon, and stars. They claim to follow the LORD, but then they worship Molech, too. So now I will destroy them! And I will destroy those who used to worship me but now no longer do. They no longer ask for the LORD's guidance or seek my blessings." (Zephaniah 1:2-6 NLT)
Don't religionists know anything about the "good book?" What do you say about the thousands of childish neurotic quotes in the bible? Just don't see them I guess.
Nasty, neurotic little god!Here is some of the "information" the world needs from the bible.
"Go up, my warriors, against the land of Merathaim and against the people of Pekod. Yes, march against Babylon, the land of rebels, a land that I will judge! Pursue, kill, and completely destroy them, as I have commanded you," says the LORD. "Let the battle cry be heard in the land, a shout of great destruction". (Jeremiah 50:21-22 NLT)
Nice war mongering tiny little neurotic god!I bet you wish you could increase the size of your font to get your point across.
- god forbid!
Thank GOD for Earnst!!!!
I'm joking of course, but I am glad your around.
Thanks for trying to keep this thread on post. I for one appreciate that. I'm finished with the sideshow.- Just trying to keep the faith.
More biblical "luv" to ponder.
When the LORD your God brings you into the land you are about to enter and occupy, he will clear away many nations ahead of you: the Hittites, Girgashites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
These seven nations are all more powerful than you. When the LORD your God hands these nations over to you and you conquer them, you must completely destroy them.
Make no treaties with them and show them no mercy.
Do not intermarry with them, and don't let your daughters and sons marry their sons and daughters.
They will lead your young people away from me to worship other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and he will destroy you. (Deuteronomy 7:1-4 NLT)
Vicious little god!
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