Originally posted by @tom-wolsey
Any rat I've ever seen doesn't seem to have a "being." They're soulless. And I'm not just talking about the ones here in the forum.

Ba-doom-tssshhhhhhh

I once had a summer job at an establishment that sold white rats to be used in experiments. They were perfectly decent little animals, and made good pets. That didn't stop the humans from doing the experiments, at the end of which the rats were usually "sacrificed."

Originally posted by @js357
Would it not be as unfortunate to be a rat born as a human, as it would be to be a human born as a rat? Or is what is born as a human, or as a rat, a being that is not really a human or a rat, but is just "being," in its current lifetime, a human or a rat?

It's just a story to make a point.
All life is. I mean who would want to be reincarnated again ? Not me

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
I have developed a belief which works.

What do you mean by “works”?

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
There is a way but everyone must find their own , however similar it may be to someone elses.
of course I wouldn't lay out my personal belief system in a public forum but you can catch bits and pieces in my posts. I have the same face at home or when I'm out

As I said, Jesus is the Way, you can find your own and you will end up where your way
takes you.

Originally posted by @kellyjay
As I said, Jesus is the Way, you can find your own and you will end up where your way
takes you.

Is that supposed to sound ominous?

Originally posted by @divegeester
What do you mean by “works”?

I mean it works for me as I understand the word 'work' spiritually.

Originally posted by @kellyjay
As I said, Jesus is the Way, you can find your own and you will end up where your way
takes you.

This is just mindless doctrine . You have 0 clue as to whether I would be in good stead with jc

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
This is just mindless doctrine . You have 0 clue as to whether I would be in good stead with jc

If you are, its under His terms, not your own way.

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
I mean it works for me as I understand the word 'work' spiritually.

What does the word “work” mean to you spiritually?

You seem to be just using words with not explaining the substance behind it.

Originally posted by @js357
Is that supposed to sound ominous?

I am pointing out the obvious! What you trust in is either going to be both solid and reliable or not. You know what why?

Originally posted by @kellyjay
I am pointing out the obvious! What you trust in is either going to be both solid and reliable or not. You know what why?

Consider replacing “trust” by “reasonably predict.”

Originally posted by @kellyjay
If you are, its under His terms, not your own way.

Is what Is.
Its not for everyone just me. Your rhetoric doesn't cut it.

Originally posted by @divegeester
What does the word “work” mean to you spiritually?

You seem to be just using words with not explaining the substance behind it.

Do I have to spell it out. I live my life righteously and do good works based on my knowledge and capabilities.
I really dont see what needs explaining

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
Do I have to spell it out. I live my life righteously and do good works based on my knowledge and capabilities.
I really dont see what needs explaining

In your OP which I was replying to you said

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
I have developed a belief which works.

Reply by divegeester
What do you mean by “works”?

Then you proceed to obfuscate and get prickly.
It was a simple question: how do you define “works” for you?

Now you are talking about “good works” rather than “works” as in effective for me, functions for me, works for me...

It’s your OP mate. Can you even hold two thoughts together in your head for longer than it takes to think of something else?

Originally posted by @divegeester
In your OP which I was replying to you said

Originally posted by @karoly-aczel
I have developed a belief which works.

Reply by divegeester
What do you mean by “works”?

Then you proceed to obfuscate and get prickly.
It was a simple question: how do you define “works” for you?

Now you are talking about “good works” rather than “works” ...[text shortened]... ven hold two thoughts together in your head for longer than it takes to think of something else?

Means it's self-contained and self-evident in my life.
Also means it doesn't matter if you catch it or not, or whether I can even explain it properly .

Btw I'm not your 'mate' . No offence . I prefer 'bro'