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  1. Re:OH MY GOD!--Really? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on TV and Movies On YouTube?

    Watch your language! Why do you feel that you must use God's name in vain (or were you really praying?) and use foul language besides? Get your mouth out of the toilet!

    You are dishonoring yourself as well as God. And how can you get so passionate over a superficial issue like whether there are ads on Internet videos? Get a life!

    Are you good? http://www.livingwaters.com/good/

  2. Re:Genesis is a MORAL tale by SoulGrind · · Score: 1 · on How Water Forms in Interstellar Space at 10K
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    That's ridiculous. You are talking about a rhetorical point in Psalms that has absolutely nothing to do with setting up a scale of time in Genesis.
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    Actually, there is some merit to this viewpoint. Please keep in mind, the majority of theologians and religious scholars believe that the Bible is inerrant, inspired Word of God. Therefore, giving benefit of the doubt here, this would mean that those words in the book of Psalms, spoken/wrote by Daniel, were indeed inspired by God himself and therefore, serve a purpose to the reader other than some form of poetry and song.

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    Do you really think God would go to someone who barely had invented fire, and try and explain the ins and outs of big bang theory? I mean, what would be the point of the human experience if we couldn't discover it for ourselves, and learn for ourselves?
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    Actually, from what I have read/researched, there seems to be a lot of aspects within the Biblical account that seem to have some very interesting scientific proofs if you will. One such source for these proofs is here: http://www.livingwaters.com/witnessingtool/browse.shtml#questionsobjections

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    So God -lied-. Get over it. He is God and he can do what He wants.
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    Oh no - we can't have that. You see, if God lied, then the entire story of the Bible crumbles. You see, it goes back to the fact that the Bible, like any piece of literature deserves the benefit of the doubt to be given to the author - in this case, God, which the Bible itself claims is the author - self-signing of sorts. Secondly, we must also adhere to the general rules of literature that states if an entire statement is true, it is true. If an entire statement is false, it is false. If an entire statement is part true and part false, it is false. We must also adhere to the laws of non-contradiction as well - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_noncontradiction .

    Keeping this in mind, if God abhors sin, and lying is a sin (thou shalt not bear false witness) then God has contradicted himself. Therefore, God cannot lie - assuming we give benefit of the doubt to the credibility of the Bible and it's author (God Himself). However, if we can prove any fallacy within the scriptures, then and only then can we say that the Bible lacks integrity. However, keep in mind, many people better than we have tried to discredit the Bible - it's been a battle since it has been written. No one yet has been able to definitively prove any part of the Bible false. However, many can claim they simple do not have enough evidence to argue one way or another at this time. In other words, the jury is still out.

  3. Re:The Market Speaks! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Texas Creationist Museum Facing Extinction

    the 10 commandments were fulfilled in Christ, but the were all reiterated by Christ. So we are still living under the law, and the purpose is to show evil hearted we are. People think they are good, but we are fallen people. What it shows us is how we don't measure up to God's goodness.

    Take 1 hour out of your life and listen to this. http://www.livingwaters.com/listenwatch.shtml then decide for sure.

  4. Re:religion by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on What Did You Change Your Mind About in 2007?

    Take a listen to this, religion is not an answer...

    http://www.livingwaters.com/learn/hellsbestkeptsecret.htm

    it will take 1 hour of your life, and is well worth it

  5. Re:fact: God hates liberals by jaydge · · Score: 1 · on Putting Anti-Evolution Candidates On the Spot

    The Judeo-Christian god apparently wants us to do a lot of things that are not affirmatively moral, and a lot of things that are abjectly immoral."

    If you truly believe God doesn't exist, then you can't refer to any moral standard. The fact that you call things moral and immoral belies your doubt in the non-existence of God. There would be no absolute moral standard over all human beings if God didn't exist, because if humans were not accountable to any creator (i.e. God) then universal moral standards (i.e. thou shalt not steal) would not apply to anyone.

    Also if you'd like to know what the Judeo-Christian God wants you to do, don't look at His followers - read the Bible.

    Just for fun: Take the good test.

  6. The Good Test by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic · on PC Magazine Reviews Sharp's 3D Notebook

    The Good Test

  7. Re:Tragedy of this all - What tragedy? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Meteor Seen as Causing Extinctions on Earth
    Fluff, first you said
    humanism is a set of values, not a religion
    Then, when shown what the American Humanist Assocation said, labelling humanism a religion, you said
    Ther're talking rubbish, or just trying to make it palatable to a US audience
    You may not like the fact that humanists call humanism a religion, but they do. If you don't like that, then I suggest you go register AtheisticHumanism.org and set up your own non-religion to compete with the humanist religion. Since that domain name appears to be completely unclaimed in all variations, it appears you have an opportunity to start something completely new, a non-religious humanism.

    However you may be incredibly lonely in that endeavor.

    Once again, I invite you to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as your Saviour - you can either go through life wondering about the meaning of life, the universe, and everything (42 is not the answer) or you can go through life holding on to a nail-scarred hand of the One who will NEVER abandon you.

    See here for details.

  8. Re:In other news... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Scientist Picks a Gem of a Star

    If you don't see the parallels between the RCC and the Hindu religions, it is likely because you haven't studied the rituals of the RCC. They use idols, images, icons, rosaries (which came from both Hindu and Buddhist origins), and are increasingly embracing New Age concepts (which are purely Hindu in origin).

    Your final point was that often expressed question of the origin of God. I think most people have that question because they are limiting the scope of the glory of God without realizing it.

    God is self-existent; He created our time-space continuum. So to ask questions about His origin is asking about things literally outside our universe. He created time; so He is not subject to it. Therefore He has not a beginning, since He is not subject to time. Warps our brains to try and encompass that idea, but as David Moore says "I'd rather have a big God and little problems than a small God and big problems".

    A much tougher question for those who choose to believe there is no God is: where did time come from? physical laws? fundamental constants? There is a bigger leap of faith, a larger effort to overcome the illogic of that position than to accept that we were created by God, He is the lawgiver and judge, and we had better get right with Him. He gave His son for us to get right with Him, we need only accept His free gift.

    See here for details.

  9. Re:So.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on A New Bible For Programmers?
    You drew a conclusion:
    Eternal torment is too extreme a punishment for any sin humankind is capable of committing
    While that may be true from your point of view, the view of a Holy God, even you must admit, would be from a different perspective.

    There is an offer of grace freely given; ignoring it and choosing otherwise is the worst mistake you can make.

    You further drew a conclusion that Theocracy and Monarchy are inherent in Christianity. That is quite incorrect; read the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) and see what Jesus thought of the Pharisees and other members of the Sanhedrin (the theocracy of the time).

    You then further assert that we sin because a powerful devil leads us into it. Really? Who taught you to lie, did Satan appear to you and lead you step by step through the process? How powerfully did he tempt you? Or did it just come naturally? We are fully capable and practiced at sinning mightily without need for temptation. Personally I think Satan tries to tempt Christians to weaken their testimony, and that he works on non-believers to keep them thinking like you are - dismissing God and saying things like
    I don't buy it. If God exists I certainly want nothing to do with him.

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  10. Re:So.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on A New Bible For Programmers?

    What Bible are you referring to as making a prediction about "something huge" at the end of the millenium? If you mean the Holy Bible, there is no prediction about the end of the millenium in there. There are lots of prophecies, and events have shown those that have elapsed to be 100% correct.

    But far more important that that is the principle message of hope and love which permeates all of scripture. Recognized that God is a Holy God, cannot allow sin in His presence, and that we can only spend eternity with Him by accepting His free gift of grace. For more information see here.

  11. Re:But... by young-earth · · Score: 1 · on Buddhists Really Are Happier
    You asserted:
    There is no difference between Buddhism and Christianity
    That is so amazingly inaccurate that it boggles the mind. Implicit in your post is that you would consider Hinduism and Christianity close as well, I gather.

    You are however quite correct if you change one significant point: there are really only two forms of religion in the world. There is biblical Christianity, and there are works-based religions. In all non-biblical belief systems, humans must do something (works as in Mormonism or Catholicism or Buddhism) to earn something (godhood in Mormonism, heaven in Catholicism, nirvana in Buddhism). In contrast, in the biblical system, no works we can do will earn our way into heaven. Attending church, giving money, sacrificing, singing hymns, none of these are going to get us to heaven. As the bible says, all of our works are as filthy rags. The point is that God is perfect, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. And every human sins. Who taught you to lie the first time? It just came naturally, it is our sin nature. We cannot do anything to pay for our sins (past, present, future), since the wages of sin (note: singular) is death. Only if some one perfect were to give His life for our penalty can we be absolved of our sins. That one sinless person is the God-man, the Lord Jesus Christ. Only if we accept His free gift can we be absolved of sin.

    If you want to see where you are heading, check out the sin-meter here.
  12. Re:But... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Buddhists Really Are Happier
    You wrote:
    None of the above?
    Which is the right answer only if you wish to spend eternity separated from God. Frankly that idea scares the willies out of me, being utterly alone for eternity. But if that is your choice, He will not force you to accept His love. His forgiveness is a free and undeserved gift (that's why it's called grace), but He will not force it upon you. There are a couple of things God will not do: He won't make you love Him; He can't be surprised, and He can't learn (He's omniscient).

    See here for an interesting little test to see how you're doing.