30 Mar 05
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Originally posted by Mel BSeek your worth in good works--even Christianity teaches this, although some Christians argue that such works are insufficient for salvation.
As above. pffffffft.
Come on lads.
When you stoop to help a child, then you stand tall; human worth is so measured. Jesus said so.
30 Mar 05
Originally posted by Wulebgr
Seek your worth in good works--even Christianity teaches this, although some Christians argue that such works are insufficient for salvation.
When you stoop to help a child, then you stand tall; human worth is so measured. Jesus said so.
Sorry, precisely why did Jesus have to be sacrifised if man could earn his way into Heaven by good deeds ?
30 Mar 05
Originally posted by Mel BI vote for a new a religion that worships the laws of physics.
As above. pffffffft.
Come on lads.
The technological quest of our race is pretty much based on the accepted truth that there are, in fact, constant laws of physics, at least locally to us. We have no actual proof that there are and history tells us that we will probably never find out. Even if we did prove a basic law, we couldn't prove that we will never disprove it again. I would suggest that if we knew the true laws of physics either couldn't be found or changed randomly and annoyingly, we probably would start to give up looking. We must have faith that there are, indeed, true laws of physics
In a nutshell then, we have one true constant which denies proof and requires faith, we can study reams of literature discussing what the clues we receive mean, The laws contradict themselves in surprising ways, we can argue endlessly about minute details of our present understanding of them. Putting the laws, as we understand them, into practice brings a tempory happiness and promises a better future for all but best of all, we can kill lots of people with the results of our study. Now THAT is a religion.
30 Mar 05
Originally posted by WheelyWell since GOD created the laws of physics why not worship HIM. If you don't understand the Laws of GOD. You will never undestand the Laws of physics.
I vote for a new a religion that worships the laws of physics.
The technological quest of our race is pretty much based on the accepted truth that there are, in fact, constant laws of physics, at least locally to us. We have no actual proof that there are and history tells us that we will probably never find out. Even if we did prove a basic law, we co ...[text shortened]... best of all, we can kill lots of people with the results of our study. Now THAT is a religion.
30 Mar 05
Originally posted by blindfaith101I was rambling on aimlessly in what, to me, was an amusing manner. However, I think I might be saying that there's very little difference that I can see between the laws of physics and God. They both require faith, deny proof, have fanatical adherants, have moderate adherants, promise the endless happiness etc etc etc. Maybe they are the same thing, Not saying they are, just that they might be. They both, also, may not exist.
Well since GOD created the laws of physics why not worship HIM. If you don't understand the Laws of GOD. You will never undestand the Laws of physics.
30 Mar 05
Originally posted by DoctorScribblesBecause if He simply overlooked our sins, He wouldn't be worthy of praise or a fair God.
Sorry, precisely why did Jesus have to be sacrificed if his father was omnipotent and could have granted people salvation by decree?
For instance, are you saying Hitler should have been allowed into Heaven?
30 Mar 05
Originally posted by WulebgrNot " even Christianity" that IS Christianity,, Don't ask me what the thumpers are preaching , they mostly quote Paul, it's almost like they're Paulines.
Seek your worth in good works--even Christianity teaches this, although some Christians argue that such works are insufficient for salvation.
When you stoop to help a child, then you stand tall; human worth is so measured. Jesus said so.
30 Mar 05
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Originally posted by pcaspianPlease read:
Originally posted by Wulebgr
Seek your worth in good works--even Christianity teaches this, although some Christians argue that such works are insufficient for salvation.
Sorry, precisely why did Jesus have to be sacrifised if man could earn his way into Heaven by good deeds ?
"although some Christians argue that such works are insufficient for salvation."
Now check your lexicon for the meaning of insufficient.