04 Mar 13
Originally posted by RJHindsThey are distant cousins, but check out the previous post for our most recent ancestors ,remarkably like us don't you think? God's first design screw ups maybe?
Perhaps, you are in the image of a baboon, right?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2lSZPTa3ho
05 Mar 13
Originally posted by OdBodAt Birth, Body and Soul; at Salvation (by Faith Alone in the Risen Christ Alone) Body, Soul and Human Spirit which enables us to understand spiritual information and arrive at absolute truth. God didn't make disposable human beings. Though our Old Bod eventually dies, our souls live on forever. Life of a Chimp's in its blood [one dimensional body only with a finite life span which terminates at physical death]. Wiki's a poor/zoo imitation of God's Word, which He provided for our Spiritual Growth.
Our closest living relative I believe is the Chimpanzee . Our most recent ancestors are nicely laid out by Wikipedia/Human evolution.Remarkable likeness through all Homo forms don't you think?
05 Mar 13
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyI think that is the central deceit of religion, that we have souls but animals don't.
At Birth, Body and Soul; at Salvation (by Faith Alone in the Risen Christ Alone) Body, Soul and Human Spirit which enables us to understand spiritual information and arrive at absolute truth. God didn't make disposable human beings. Though our Old Bod eventually dies, our souls live on forever. Life of a Chimp's in its blood [one dimensional body ...[text shortened]... ath]. Wiki's a poor/zoo imitation of God's Word, which He provided for our Spiritual Growth.
The other one, in christianity, is original sin. Two of the most repugnant concepts of religion in my opinion.
They rule by fear and hope, fear that you have been born into sin and the hope you will live on after you die.
Those are total man made assumptions to trap the weak mind which has the main effect of building a political power base, which has nothing to do with spiritualism.
05 Mar 13
Originally posted by sonhouseAnimals may be said to have souls—if the word “soul” is used as the Bible employs it in discussing members of the animal kingdom (i.e., to describe only the physical life force found within all living creatures). But if the word “soul” is used to refer to an immortal soul that one day will inhabit heaven or hell, then no, animals may not be said to possess a soul.
I think that is the central deceit of religion, that we have souls but animals don't.
The other one, in christianity, is original sin. Two of the most repugnant concepts of religion in my opinion.
They rule by fear and hope, fear that you have been born into sin and the hope you will live on after you die.
Those are total man made assumptions to ...[text shortened]... the main effect of building a political power base, which has nothing to do with spiritualism.
http://www.apologeticspress.org/apcontent.aspx?category=11&article=582
05 Mar 13
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Human Beings become Dichotomous at Birth:
Material and Immaterial, Body and Soul.
Members of the Pyramidal Food Chain, Material Only
(their finite lives are 'in in their blood';
may or may not be fair but, nonetheless, true).
http://www.godvine.com/bible/Psalms/32-9
Barnes' Notes should be especially helpful.
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05 Mar 13
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyThat is your belief, which is respected .I however do not believe in a "soul" along with many others.At best all you can claim is that it is a truth to you and fellow believers.
Human Beings become Dichotomous at Birth:
Material and Immaterial, Body and Soul.
Members of the Pyramidal Food Chain, Material Only
(their finite lives are 'in in their blood';
may or may not be fair but, nonetheless, true).
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05 Mar 13
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYet whenever I try to start a discussion to pin down exactly what theists mean by 'soul' they all run for the hills. Why is that? Why are you so reluctant to answer basic questions about what the soul is?
Human Beings become Dichotomous at Birth:
Material and Immaterial, Body and Soul.
Members of the Pyramidal Food Chain, Material Only
(their finite lives are 'in in their blood';
may or may not be fair but, nonetheless, true).
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05 Mar 13
Originally posted by OdBodWhat, then, differentiates you and your family from owls, jelly fish,
That is your belief, which is respected .I however do not believe in a "soul" along with many others.At best all you can claim is that it is a truth to you and fellow believers.
snakes, crows, mules, ants, country bugs, butterflies or worms?
P.S. Time for break (to warm up some Quiche and watch the news).
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05 Mar 13
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Originally posted by twhiteheadBlind Human Being Celebrating Its Soul Connection in Song:
Yet whenever I try to start a discussion to pin down exactly what theists mean by 'soul' they all run for the hills. Why is that? Why are you so reluctant to answer basic questions about what the soul is?
http://www.godvine.com/A-Version-of-Amazing-Grace-That-Will-Touch-Your-Soul-2077.html
One day you may awaken to realize the bird at your window isn't a Hottie.
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