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Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (JN 8:32)
truthseeker,
Again you prove my point meticulously. Quoting the bible, especially all the parts that tell me to "fear" and if I don't fear I'm going to hell. This is what turns most non-religious people away from religion. Why should we fear god if he forgives us if we just ask for forgiveness? If he loves all of us, why fear him? The bible is the perfect example of an attempt at brainwashing. You just read to the uneducated masses a book that threatens them with an eternity spent in hell if they don't give their life over to your "god". You fill the book with stories, yes stories, of people who went against god and were stricken down to drive your point home. As for your engine comparison, nice try. I didn't ask you to describe god, I asked you to prove one exists. I can prove there is such a thing as an engine by walking out to my garage and lifting the hood. As for your god, no one has ever, or will ever have any tangible proof that he exists. But in the meantime, go ahead and try to scare the pants off of anyone not smart enough to think for themselves by threatening them with eternity in hell. Here's one of my favorite quotes that sums up what an ever increasing number of Americans think about religion. The rest can be found at this site: http://www.rense.com/general69/obj.htm "Religion easily has the greatest b...s..t story ever told. Think about it. Religion has actually convinced people that there's an invisible man living in the sky who watches everything you do, every minute of every day. And the invisible man has a special list of ten things he does not want you to do. And if you do any of these ten things, he has a special place, full of fire and smoke and burning and torture and anguish, where he will send you to live and suffer and burn and choke and scream and cry forever and ever 'til the end of time! But He loves you. He loves you, and He needs money! He always needs money! He's all-powerful, all-perfect, all-knowing, and all-wise, somehow just can't handle money! Religion takes in billions of dollars, they pay no taxes, and they always need a little more. Now, you talk about a good b...s..t story." Enough said.
truthseeker777,
Thanks for proving my point. I have yet to have anyone prove the existance of god without trying to throw a bible verse in there. Guess what, god didn't write the bible, a bunch of men did. All I want is even the smallest bit of proof. Not a story, not a fairy tale about some "supernatural code". Just show me one person who has physically seen god, or heard actual audible words from god that anyone standing nearby could have heard. When you get some physical proof, let me know. Until then, you go on believing whatever will help you sleep better at night, and I'll keep living an honorable life (not because I'm scared of going to hell, but because it is the right thing to do).
It's amazing that since my last post, 2 people gave it the thumbs down, but no one attempted to prove me wrong. Typical response when I ask "christians" to prove there is a god. Lots of stone throwing, but no proof!!!
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Here's a challenge to all you beleivers. Prove that there is a god without quoting the bible. If you can prove to me that there is actually an all-seeing, all powerful god, I will go to church every Sunday from now till the day I die. I want actual proof, not "I prayed and my prayer was answered", or "it's a matter of faith", or "according to this verse in the bible..." etc. I want actual physical proof!!! Any takers? I doubt it, I'll probably just get a bunch of negative responses telling me how uneducated I am. Look forward to being proven wrong.
Here's a challenge to all you beleivers. Prove that there is a god without quoting the bible. If you can prove to me that there is actually an all-seeing, all powerful god, I will go to church every Sunday from now till the day I die. I want actual proof, not "I prayed and my prayer was answered", or "it's a matter of faith", or "according to this verse in the bible..." etc. I want actual physical proof!!! Any takers? I doubt it, I'll probably just get a bunch of negative responses telling me how uneducated I am. Look forward to being proven wrong.
On our own we are little more than bits of stone and glass. Together we are the Body of Christ. Holy Bible: Mosaic is an invitation to experience Christ in His Word and in the responses of his people. Each week, as you reflect on guided Scripture readings aligned with the church seasons, you will receive a wealth of insight from historical and contemporary writings.