21 Feb 05
Originally posted by thesonofsaul
The masses, however, are relitively unintelligent, untalented, and pathetic people who need the bonding of religion.
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That was one of the most unsubstantiated comments I've ever seen.
You make it sound like a fact that God doesn't exist. What you fail to remember is that you always retain a chance of being screwed.
21 Feb 05
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Originally posted by DarfiusAre you sure you responded to the right post? I am a card carrying theist, and am not ashamed of it. God does exist. I would never say anything that suggested that I thought that he did not. Just because the masses need religion, God or no God, does not mean that God does not exist. All that means is that God is not necessarily connected to religion, for God cannot be bound by any mortal means, opinion, structure, or book. As for the substantiation of my comments, take a look at your fellow humans. See how the behave. Read a basic Sociology textbook.
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21 Feb 05
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Originally posted by DarfiusNo one is original, least of all you. You are beginning to upset me with your elitist insulting comments. If you want to sound intelligent, try being intelligent.
And that idiotic quote is the opium of your masses. Honestly, if you want to sound intelligent, be original.
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22 Feb 05
Originally posted by thesonofsaulThe Bible doesn't bound God. It explains enough to us so that we can meet Him in heaven one day. What Christian has made the claim that the Bible tells us everything about God?
Are you sure you responded to the right post? I am a card carrying theist, and am not ashamed of it. God does exist. I would never say anything that suggested that I thought that he did not. Just because the masses need religion, God or no God, does not mean that God does not exist. All that means is that God is not necessarily connected to religion ...[text shortened]... ook at your fellow humans. See how the behave. Read a basic Sociology textbook.
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That sounds like an excuse not to have rules imposed on you.
22 Feb 05
Originally posted by DarfiusI was willing to let your post go without comment until I read the last sentence. I am perfectly willing to have rules imposed on me. However, I do not want the wrong rules imposed on me. The Bible is a good start, but it cannot be taken literally for it contradicts itself in some places and in others it si, let's face it, downright silly. Key concepts can be and in my opinion should be taken to heart, and as any story the Bible has lessons to impart. If you think that I will be denied Heaven because of this opinion, I am sorry. It is not for you to judge. I will not be responding to any reply you make, so don't think you won any argument, for there is no argument to be won.
The Bible doesn't bound God. It explains enough to us so that we can meet Him in heaven one day. What Christian has made the claim that the Bible tells us everything about God?
That sounds like an excuse not to have rules imposed on you.
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22 Feb 05
Originally posted by squaccermanYes, you are absolutly right.
I don't think that is true. I'm sure he could find something to replace it, different people in different parts of the world obsess about fidderent things and it's not always religion..
everyone has something missing, so they fill the gap with Drugs, alcohal, sex, chess. They don't see that Jesus wants to live in them and be there friend and personal savior.
22 Feb 05
Originally posted by RBHILLI think RBHill makes a good point here. It's tough for me to imagine a society without religion without first seeing everything else that's going on in that society. What type of government they have would IMO make a difference.
Look at Countries that don't allow reliogion like China.