Originally posted by stellspalfieGod decided.
who decides its not applicable? it could be argued that the o.t. could produce several moral codes if a person cherry picks certain parts to form a theme. im sure it would be possible to form a christian off-shoot that focus's more on the violence and vengeful god than the loving forgiving god (im not saying they are mutually exclusive here, just that y ...[text shortened]... on to decide how to interpretate, is the bible still being re-interperated as time goes on?
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Originally posted by robbie carrobiewe both have 0 evidence, that is why it is called faith. but when faced with contradicting characteristics of a certain faith (and wiping the whole world because it is "wicked" is not love), i would like to choose the one i like more. and i like love more than psychotic murderous rampage.
so lets get this dear Zippy, your argument is, that the gospel writers were
1. lying or could not remember what Jesus taught
2. that the text of the gospel is corrupt
3. that christians had to find another comparison of some kind
evidence nil.
and as a small note, totally unimportant, i am so ashamed to have brought it up, there is no scientifical evidence that the human population ever numbered only 2 specimens or after the flood incident 3-4 families. none. quite the contrary. again, i apologise for bringing science to this discussion.
EDIT: to get it indeed straight, yes, either one or more of those happened, or that jesus couldn't be bothered to teach those barbaric monkeys geology and physics, so he humored their stupid legends (adam and eve, noah, etc) so the real message got across.
Originally posted by Zahlanziwhatever you say Zippy.
we both have 0 evidence, that is why it is called faith. but when faced with contradicting characteristics of a certain faith (and wiping the whole world because it is "wicked" is not love), i would like to choose the one i like more. and i like love more than psychotic murderous rampage.
and as a small note, totally unimportant, i am so ashamed to ha ...[text shortened]... so he humored their stupid legends (adam and eve, noah, etc) so the real message got across.
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Originally posted by stellspalfieIf you take the atheist or liberal viewpoint as your guide, I am afraid that you will find yourself on the wrong road.
sorry to bring this old chestnut up again, but id like some clarity if possible preferably from the more liberal christians or knowledgeable atheists.
I like jesus he seems like a decent enough fella, he seems to have a good moral structure which i could buy into (if i could ignore all the magic/god part). so i can understand people choosing to foll ...[text shortened]... nt follow mosaic law but nearly all follow the 10 commandments? are they not part of mosaic law?