16 Jul 14
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Originally posted by sonhouseOriginally posted by Grampy Bobby (OP)
I'm sure my devil's stance is well known here: ! Don't know, 2 unlikely, 3, If so, it hasn't revealed it to humans who, even the smartest of us, are unlikely to be able to understand such a plan, motive or anything else to do with a real god.
With literally tens of millions killed in the last century in fighting ranging from religious to secular, no messag ...[text shortened]... l, just roll its hypothetical dice and things work out like it wants whatever humans do or don't do.
RHP Spirituality Forum Profile Poll (Poll Summary: August 31, 2014)
Three apropos questions requiring one of four on-topic answers each:
A. Yes. B. Maybe. C. No. D. Non-Applicable. Comments welcome.
1. Does an Omnipotent Sovereign God Exist?
2. If so, has God revealed Himself to mankind?
3. Does God have a plan which includes you?
Thank you.
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Originally posted by sonhouse
"I'm sure my devil's stance is well known here: ! Don't know, 2 unlikely, 3, If so, it hasn't revealed it to humans who, even the smartest of us, are unlikely to be able to understand such a plan, motive or anything else to do with a real god..."
"! Don't know, 2 unlikely, 3, If so, it hasn't revealed it to humans..." sonhouse, would that be
1. B; 2. B/C.; and 3. D. for the three questions? Thanks for your reply.
16 Jul 14
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyThree apropos questions requiring one of four on-topic answers each:
[b]RHP Spirituality Forum Profile Poll (Poll Summary: August 31, 2014)
Three apropos questions requiring one of four on-topic answers each:
A. Yes. B. Maybe. C. No. D. Non-Applicable. Comments welcome.
1. Does an Omnipotent Sovereign God Exist?
2. If so, has God revealed Himself to mankind?
3. Does God have a plan which includes you?
Thank you.[/b]
A. Yes. B. Maybe. C. No. D. Non-Applicable. Comments welcome.
1. Does an Omnipotent Sovereign God Exist? A
2. If so, has God revealed Himself to mankind? A
3. Does God have a plan which includes you? A
Thank you.[/b]
16 Jul 14
Originally posted by menace71Thanks.
Three apropos questions requiring one of four on-topic answers each:
A. Yes. B. Maybe. C. No. D. Non-Applicable. Comments welcome.
1. Does an Omnipotent Sovereign God Exist? A
2. If so, has God revealed Himself to mankind? A
3. Does God have a plan which includes you? A
Thank you.[/b]
16 Jul 14
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Originally posted by Paul Dirac IISimple answer, Paul: no. Each day I already pray for God's protection and logistical life supporting provisions for my brother and his family as well as for several friends in Northern California (and family in Florida, Texas and Massachusetts; as well as friends which include RHP Members). However, it would be inappropriate for my petition to specify God's manner and timing.
If you pray today for a supernatural end to the drought in California, and months later there is still drought, will it cause you to waver in your certainty?
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/16/us/forceful-steps-amid-a-severe-drought.html?_r=0
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16 Jul 14
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyGood answer, spot on, as they say.
Simple answer, Paul: no. Each day I already pray for God's protection and logistical life supporting provisions for my brother and his family as well as for several friends in Northern California (and family in Florida, Texas and Massachusetts; as well as friends which include RHP Members). However, it would be inappropriate for my petition to specify G ...[text shortened]... id-a-severe-drought.html?_r=0
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16 Jul 14
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyC
[b]RHP Spirituality Forum Profile Poll (Poll Summary: August 31, 2014)
Three apropos questions requiring one of four on-topic answers each:
A. Yes. B. Maybe. C. No. D. Non-Applicable. Comments welcome.
1. Does an Omnipotent Sovereign God Exist?
2. If so, has God revealed Himself to mankind?
3. Does God have a plan which includes you?
Thank you.[/b]
16 Jul 14
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby (OP)Originally posted by Grampy Bobby (OP)
RHP Spirituality Forum Profile Poll (Summary as of July 14, 2014)
Three apropos questions requiring one of four on-topic answers each:
A. Yes. B. Maybe. C. No. D. Non-Applicable. Comments welcome.
1. Does an Omnipotent Sovereign God Exist? A=2... B=1.5... C=1.5... D=0... Total=5
2. If so, has God revealed Himself to man ...[text shortened]... Thanks to the RHP Spirituality Forum contributors who have participated on day one of our poll. -Bob
RHP Spirituality Forum Profile Poll (Summary as of July 16, 2014)
Three apropos questions requiring one of four on-topic answers each:
A. Yes. B. Maybe. C. No. D. Non-Applicable. Comments welcome.
1. Does an Omnipotent Sovereign God Exist? A=4... B=2.5... C=2.5... D=0... Total=9
2. If so, has God revealed Himself to mankind? A=4... B=2... C=2... D=1... Total=9
3. Does God have a plan which includes you? A=4... B=.5... C=2.5... D=2... Total=9
Thanks to the RHP Spirituality Forum contributors who have participated so far in our poll. -Bob
16 Jul 14
Originally posted by Grampy Bobby1. Yes
[b]RHP Spirituality Forum Profile Poll (Poll Summary: August 31, 2014)
Three apropos questions requiring one of four on-topic answers each:
A. Yes. B. Maybe. C. No. D. Non-Applicable. Comments welcome.
1. Does an Omnipotent Sovereign God Exist?
2. If so, has God revealed Himself to mankind?
3. Does God have a plan which includes you?
Thank you.[/b]
2. Yes
3. Yes
17 Jul 14
Originally posted by Grampy BobbySee twhitehead's answers above, this page. I concur.
I hope you'll participate in our forum profile poll.
Bob, I would enjoy spectating a debate between you and some believer in a different deity than yours. But the outcome is predictable: you would walk away convinced you are right and the other is just too hardheaded to convert, and the other participant would walk away in the same frame of mind regarding you.
17 Jul 14
Originally posted by Paul Dirac IIOriginally posted by Paul Dirac II
See twhitehead's answers above, this page. I concur.
Bob, I would enjoy spectating a debate between you and some believer in a different deity than yours. But the outcome is predictable: you would walk away convinced you are right and the other is just too hardheaded to convert, and the other participant would walk away in the same frame of mind regarding you.
See twhitehead's answers above, this page. I concur.
1. C
2. D
3. D
Thank you, Paul. If by "debate" you mean persuasive conversation in the presence of opposition, my approach would simply be to state that Christ solved the sin problem and in doing so removed the barrier between God and man. No false issues or human agenda. There's nothing for sale. The Gospel [good news] is salvation by faith alone in Christ alone. Choice is yours.
17 Jul 14
Originally posted by Paul Dirac IIPaul, you may enjoy "A 30 Second Argument for God" by Robin Schumacher 12/8/13 Thread 3256916
See twhitehead's answers above, this page. I concur.
Bob, I would enjoy spectating a debate between you and some believer in a different deity than yours. But the outcome is predictable: you would walk away convinced you are right and the other is just too hardheaded to convert, and the other participant would walk away in the same frame of mind regarding you.