Originally posted by KellyJayAnd now all we have is bible-thumpers. No gods are speaking anymore. Well, koresh was busy scribbling prophecies and you would believe those too, right?
Hebrews 2:3
How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
Originally posted by KellyJayFunny, I thought an omniscient all knowing god would be able to communicate its word to each and every one of use at the same time in our native languages since it would already be a master of the entire history of human language.
Just because you don't hear someone say something doesn't mean they have not spoken.
But instead, we get Jews in the desert proclaiming this merciful god who sends people to hell for all eternity for daring to not believe in this Jewish god.
Then it was up to Paul to invent a religion based on Judaism using JC for the spokesperson, the talking head who tells his disciples to spread the word.
So we now have a religion by comittee, the higher ups living the fine life, getting the best perks, best transport, best women, most money, and so forth while the rest of the world's population gets to fight the never ending relgious wars.
Do I have it more or less correct so far?
So far there are still tribes around the world living out their entire lives never hearing from this miraculous god of grace and love so it is not
Originally posted by sonhouseLack of faith in a lifeguard and refusing their commands will not cause anyone to drown, the water will. Sin will cause people to go to Hell.
Funny, I thought an omniscient all knowing god would be able to communicate its word to each and every one of use at the same time in our native languages since it would already be a master of the entire history of human language.
But instead, we get Jews in the desert proclaiming this merciful god who sends people to hell for all eternity for daring to ...[text shortened]... ing out their entire lives never hearing from this miraculous god of grace and love so it is not
Originally posted by KellyJaySo your gods could not protect his profound words.
Just because you don't hear someone say something doesn't mean they have not spoken.
Seriously, it is like your gods need our help. We are supposed to activate, take sides, continue the fight. The gods you worship aren't happy unless we kill each other.
Originally posted by apathistI do not have gods and your insulting each time you suggest as much.
So your gods could not protect his profound words.
Seriously, it is like your gods need our help. We are supposed to activate, take sides, continue the fight. The gods you worship aren't happy unless we kill each other.