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Originally posted by joelekOf course. Thanks.
And it's non sequitur, without a hyphen.
Originally posted by David CThe best definition I could find on www.dictionary.com is
That would depend on how you define "god". Have a go.
Originally posted by joelekYou're saying that 'ideology' is synonymous with 'god'? That is to say, people who tend toward evolutionary theory and naturalism worship it as a 'god'? The statement that Money was their god implies that money is a god? And here I was, thinking all along, that god implied some sort of supernatural overlord/creator. I'm glad you cleared that up.
The best definition I could find on www.dictionary.com is
[b]One that is worshiped, idealized, or followed: Money was their god.
That's the idea I was using in my statement. Although I might replace one with something or someone, since even the example given is speaking of money -- a thing.
Everyone has someone or something ...[text shortened]... worship, idealize or follow.
For me, it's God. Or at least, it should be (I do fail often).[/b]
Originally posted by joelekAnother xtian extolling te virtues of dictionary.com! The internet remains an undiscovered country for so many with their noses deep in their bibles. 😲
The best definition I could find on www.dictionary.com is
[b]One that is worshiped, idealized, or followed: Money was their god.
That's the idea I was using in my statement. Although I might replace one with something or someone, since even the example given is speaking of money -- a thing.
Everyone has someone or something ...[text shortened]... ut the capitalization is intended to mean the God of the Bible, YHVH, as revealed in Scripture.][/b]
Originally posted by David CThat's basically correct.
You're saying that 'ideology' is synonymous with 'god'? That is to say, people who tend toward evolutionary theory and naturalism worship it as a 'god'? The statement that Money was their god implies that money is a god? And here I was, thinking all along, that god implied some sort of supernatural overlord/creator. I'm glad you cleared that up.
Hot chicks in short skirts are god. Praise be!
Originally posted by WulebgrYou know, I can't help but wonder if there is a relationship between Christians finding their faith on the internet and your short-lived, but very good and well-intentioned spiritual autobiography thread. Let me try saying it another way. I hear a lot of Bible "ideas" in these forums but don't always hear a lot of life experience.
Another xtian using dictionary.com! The internet is an undiscovered country for so many with their noses deep in their bibles. 😲
Originally posted by Wulebgr
[b]if you google define faeces, as I did, you will have a terrible time finding dictionary.com. I didn't find it in the first six pages. But there were links to several excellent onl ...[text shortened]... se[/i]
[b]Red herrings are great distractions.
Red herrings are best when pickled. 😵 😉[/b]