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for this statement "And really there shouldn't be any need at all to even talk about whether or not the religion makes any sense precisely because of the fact that it is indeed nothing more than a choice to want to place faith in it. Therefore, if a person simply doesn't feel that's it's a scenario worthy of placing faith in, then that should perfectly sufficient right there" its all good, ..... I respect your feelings and I dont have to agree with them to see you as equal ,,,,,,, agreement is not required for respect or caring to take place,,, |
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DavidBen wrote:
it would seem remiss, not to notice that their jesus had said none was greater than another in heaven. Well, if the gospels have Jesus saying what you suggest here then they are in contradiction with other gospels (which certainly wouldn't be surprising) In any case, Matthew has Jesus saying the following: Matt.5:19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. So based on this Jesus seems to be saying that heaven will be a hierarchical society, not all that different from what we have on Earth. And evidently some people who make it into heaven will not be completely forgiven all of their sins. After all, if a person is considered to be least in heaven because of sins that they had committed on Earth, then clearly they haven't been forgiven of those sins since they are still being held against them. So evidently there will be "Greater" and "Lesser" people in heaven according to Jesus (so claims Matthew). It won't be much different from what we already have here on Earth. People will still look down on others, even in heaven. Otherwise, how could a person be considered to be "lesser" in heaven? So heaven won't be an egalitarian society like many Christians seem to think. Imagine being the "least" in heaven for all of eternity with no hope of ever truly being forgiven. That would be hell, wouldn't it? each can think or define as they wish. i would only say, that all peace comes from seeing that EARTH RIGHT NOW, IS HEAVEN AND HELL. whether another believes such as true, well, will hinge if they seek to prove how such CAN BE TRUE. and totally only provable by what seeks to prove as true. that is up to each. each is proving what they want, to SUITE WHAT THEY WANT. i would only say, such be why it twas said as well, man will find the kingdom of heaven lay within. man be on earth. within man means on earth. childs gods simply wake up to THEIR TRUE MOTIVES ABOUT THEMSELF, and civilization together, creates PARADISE, from AN ENTIRE NEW WORLD OF DISCOVERIES... that are found when WHAT IS LOOKED AT, CONTAINS NO "SELF AGENDA". the UNDERSTANDING OF ALL THINGS IS DIFFERENT THAN. the human brain goes from the scientific 5-10% awareness, TO 100%. of course, the WANTS OF SELF FOR ITSELF, WAS ALL THE BRAIN FIRST ASSIMILATED DURING EXISTENCE. all the self knows, IS BASED UPON WHAT IT LOOKED FOR. to look FOR ONE, SELF, IS SMALL DATA, TO LOOK FOR ALL OTHERS, MINUS SELF, IS COSMOS SIZE. so, when jesus was describing the "lessor than, and greater than", that is NOW, and why WE DID JUST THAT. but recall... THERE WAS PARADISE. A GARDEN OF EDEN. DIFFERENT THAN HEAVEN. MUCH GRANDER. Thank you David. Yes, of course you are perfectly correct. And it's nice to read your wisdom. I really should take your approach. It's far wiser. Maybe I'll start doing that. In fact, I'm going to off and play some music. You have inspired me brother! |
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Abracadabra
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Wed 12/22/10 02:22 PM
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for abra for this statement "And really there shouldn't be any need at all to even talk about whether or not the religion makes any sense precisely because of the fact that it is indeed nothing more than a choice to want to place faith in it. Therefore, if a person simply doesn't feel that's it's a scenario worthy of placing faith in, then that should perfectly sufficient right there" its all good, ..... I respect your feelings and I dont have to agree with them to see you as equal ,,,,,,, agreement is not required for respect or caring to take place,,, Thank you MsHarmony. I have never felt disrespected or belittled by you ever. I have always appreciated your views. I have always felt that you have respected mine. And I agree there is absolutely no need for us to hold the same views at all. There is often a lot of 'collateral damage' on a religion forum where people get caught in the cross-fire between hardcore proselytizers and people like me. I wish that when I offer that I don't believe in the biblical picture of God, they could just accept that without contest. Then I wouldn't need to explain to them why I don't believe in it. And then they wouldn't need to get upset and defensive about my reasons. I'm going to go play music now. Have a great holiday! |
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Edited by
CeriseRose
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Wed 12/22/10 06:17 PM
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for abra for this statement "And really there shouldn't be any need at all to even talk about whether or not the religion makes any sense precisely because of the fact that it is indeed nothing more than a choice to want to place faith in it. Therefore, if a person simply doesn't feel that's it's a scenario worthy of placing faith in, then that should perfectly sufficient right there" its all good, ..... I respect your feelings and I dont have to agree with them to see you as equal ,,,,,,, agreement is not required for respect or caring to take place,,, Thank you MsHarmony. I have never felt disrespected or belittled by you ever. I have always appreciated your views. I have always felt that you have respected mine. And I agree there is absolutely no need for us to hold the same views at all. There is often a lot of 'collateral damage' on a religion forum where people get caught in the cross-fire between hardcore proselytizers and people like me. I wish that when I offer that I don't believe in the biblical picture of God, they could just accept that without contest. Then I wouldn't need to explain to them why I don't believe in it. And then they wouldn't need to get upset and defensive about my reasons. I'm going to go play music now. Have a great holiday! You rarely give your opinion without cussing and calling Almighty God derogatory names. MOST Christians will step in and defend the Name of The LORD... His Name is HOLY!!! It is clear, you are not simply saying you disbelieve Him... you are displaying hatred toward Him. Which implies your belief the more... |
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there is no human peace or divine knowing, lest one can call "god" every horrible nasty name it ever heard, for only then will one have proof, god love unconditionaly, when he chuckles in return, and then calmly explains all self wished to know.
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CeriseRose
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Wed 12/22/10 06:29 PM
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there is no human peace or divine knowing, lest one can call "god" every horrible nasty name it ever heard, for only then will one have proof, god love unconditionaly, when he chuckles in return, and then calmly explains all self wished to know. If you don't know it by now... what more is there to say. Forgiveness has been extended... Receive? or reject? You are writing your autobiography. So let it be written, so let it be done. |
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there is no human peace or divine knowing, lest one can call "god" every horrible nasty name it ever heard, for only then will one have proof, god love unconditionaly, when he chuckles in return, and then calmly explains all self wished to know. If you don't know it by now... what more is there to say. Forgiveness has been extended... Receive? or reject? You are writing your autobiography. So let it be written, so let it be done. lol... indeed, nothing with unconditional love for others, as those whom KNOW GOD, or supposed to have, would be concerned about itself in the least iota, now would it. go and recieve your forgiveness for yourself, whilst you linger in the black basement of all evil, of seeing forgiveness for oneself. for indeed, the only request of an honorable god, from an unconditionaly loving god, would NOT BE ONE OF FORGIVENESS FOR SELF, but rather how to UNDO THE PAIN ONESELF CAUSED ALL ITSELF TOUCHED WHILE MORTAL, seeking unconditional love FOR OTHERS. which hath NO PLACE BESDIE THE MORTAL FEAR OF SELF AGENDA RUN AMOCK OF SELF FORGIVNESS. for indeed, had you not as well read, that if one ask god for something for ITSELF, it shall find what will be sent shall be satan, just as the good story of job so eloquently explained. so, cry on for SELF. and indeed, my autobiography has already been written, and ye just know it not. |
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Haughty arrogance and false claims of love and respect with a good dash of guilt and fear making it all hypocrisy is no shining beacon of light to save the world.
That is all that is heard from the two almost identical top religions and it only draws in the weak of heart because the strong souls see through it. If there be a god or gods they are way ahead of the philosophy and doctrine of these two religions. They would be ashamed of them. |
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davidben1
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Wed 12/22/10 07:22 PM
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Haughty arrogance and false claims of love and respect with a good dash of guilt and fear making it all hypocrisy is no shining beacon of light to save the world. That is all that is heard from the two almost identical top religions and it only draws in the weak of heart because the strong souls see through it. If there be a god or gods they are way ahead of the philosophy and doctrine of these two religions. They would be ashamed of them. indeed mrs dragon slayer of all harm to humans. your are precise and accurate, and shall be the more each day. for their is nothing of more VALUE to the 'gods and goddess', more than the fierce protection of the mothers of humanity for humanity. make no mistake, there is no ashamed feelings kept by a god, it just returns large doses of self dissapopiinment to those that seek "god" for self interest reasons. for indeed, for any one mortal to purtort itself of god, and not first and forever into infinity, consider each mortal human as equal and priceless speaking equally valued truth as oneself, with no reagrds to sect, creed, nationality, sex, color, belief, indeed know's no god, for it has yet to even begin to see all the children of god as humans as equal. |
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Haughty arrogance and false claims of love and respect with a good dash of guilt and fear making it all hypocrisy is no shining beacon of light to save the world. That is all that is heard from the two almost identical top religions and it only draws in the weak of heart because the strong souls see through it. If there be a god or gods they are way ahead of the philosophy and doctrine of these two religions. They would be ashamed of them. indeed mrs dragon slayer of all harm to humans. your are precise and accurate, and shall be the more each day. for their is nothing of more VALUE to the 'gods and goddess', more than the fierce protection of the mothers of humanity for humanity. make no mistake, there is no ashamed feelings kept by a god, it just returns large doses of self dissapopiinment to those that seek "god" for self interest reasons. for indeed, for any one mortal to purtort itself of god, and not first and forever into infinity, consider each mortal human as equal and priceless speaking equally valued truth as oneself, with no reagrds to sect, creed, nationality, sex, color, belief, indeed know's no god, for it has to even begin to see all the children of god as humans as equal. Loved it David |
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Dragoness wrote:
Haughty arrogance and false claims of love and respect with a good dash of guilt and fear making it all hypocrisy is no shining beacon of light to save the world. That is all that is heard from the two almost identical top religions and it only draws in the weak of heart because the strong souls see through it. If there be a god or gods they are way ahead of the philosophy and doctrine of these two religions. They would be ashamed of them. Truly. What kind of a God would pit man against man in the name of God? Certainly not a decent one. So I agree Dragoness, any true God would surely be ashamed of religions that support religious bigotry. Here's what I say,... I worship the creator of this universe, whatever that might be. Therefore, anyone who claims that I'm not worshiping their "god" is simply proclaiming that their "god" is not the creator of this universe. What else could they be saying? |
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what does religion mean to you ?.. and do you think we still need religions ?..if so why ? Religion to me is the same as any club...an instant exclusion of all others...it's human's need for 'in-group' 'outgroup' dynamics..the need for exclusion of all that are not the same. I don't think religion or any rigid collective of people is necessary, and if anything is detrimental to the human species survival on this planet. Humans will always need to belong to some social collective...and will use what ever mystical and illusionary draw to create it. |
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Dragoness wrote:
Haughty arrogance and false claims of love and respect with a good dash of guilt and fear making it all hypocrisy is no shining beacon of light to save the world. That is all that is heard from the two almost identical top religions and it only draws in the weak of heart because the strong souls see through it. If there be a god or gods they are way ahead of the philosophy and doctrine of these two religions. They would be ashamed of them. Truly. What kind of a God would pit man against man in the name of God? Certainly not a decent one. So I agree Dragoness, any true God would surely be ashamed of religions that support religious bigotry. Here's what I say,... I worship the creator of this universe, whatever that might be. Therefore, anyone who claims that I'm not worshiping their "god" is simply proclaiming that their "god" is not the creator of this universe. What else could they be saying? If there be this creature of such magnitude, I would be awed. I would be impressed. I might even want to learn more but I wouldn't describe it as worship. And if a creature would demand this of us then I would know it was evil. No benevolent spirit or creature wants to be worshiped and revered. |
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what does religion mean to you ?.. and do you think we still need religions ?..if so why ? Religion to me is the same as any club...an instant exclusion of all others...it's human's need for 'in-group' 'outgroup' dynamics..the need for exclusion of all that are not the same. I don't think religion or any rigid collective of people is necessary, and if anything is detrimental to the human species survival on this planet. Humans will always need to belong to some social collective...and will use what ever mystical and illusionary draw to create it. I agree completely |
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Dragoness
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Wed 12/22/10 09:04 PM
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oops duplicate
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what does religion mean to you ?.. and do you think we still need religions ?..if so why ? Religion to me is the same as any club...an instant exclusion of all others...it's human's need for 'in-group' 'outgroup' dynamics..the need for exclusion of all that are not the same. I don't think religion or any rigid collective of people is necessary, and if anything is detrimental to the human species survival on this planet. Humans will always need to belong to some social collective...and will use what ever mystical and illusionary draw to create it. damn fuccking smart wise words. |
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Dragoness wrote:
If there be this creature of such magnitude, I would be awed. I would be impressed. I might even want to learn more but I wouldn't describe it as worship. And if a creature would demand this of us then I would know it was evil. No benevolent spirit or creature wants to be worshiped and revered. Actually I completely agree with you Dragoness. I personally use the word "worship" to simply mean "love" and "revere". And of course I'm assuming this "god" is genuinely nice, because after all, if it's not nice, then it's not a "god", it's a demon. As far as I can see the Abrahamic 'god' is indeed a demon. It confesses to being jealous, and it even hates people who don't even believe in it. That's already a demon right there. Period. So it's not even a religion about a "God" as far as I can see, it's a religion about a demon. These people who spread these religions seem to have no problem with their God hating non-believers. So clearly they have no problem with hateful Gods. |
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Black basements, Run Amuck,jealous for itself,demons, guilt, fear ,Religion, chr-stian,g-d,l-rd,jc,j-hovah,startling outcry.
I agree none of you have ever seen the Holy Scriptures. So what you say has no meaning its just dust in the wind. The black basement theology of nothing can be. Thiers nothing when you see nothing. Adam came alive. The breath that opened his eyes. a child all alone what can I do a startling out cry. A womb with in us. a mother of infancy. he is alone for how long? take 2 and make 1. a mystery of companion, the will of his father.take 1 and companion 2.life everlasting in a sea of waves. the earth the sky the milky way. forever seem so long when i am so short. wind blows leaves shake we look, electricty its thier lamps on where from i do not see. Einstien seen noone else did. hes crazy hes old where is he today? a atom mercury has orbit. can't see .its stable no wobble involved. changed us the world the black basement came the sun was blocked. they snapped they looked they studied they did not believe. science says no and 1 man says yes.the plates of photo's they could not deny. he hated he was right before he died man sees and then believes.. needs no one looks up clouds seer flash of light. he believed whe noone would.he cried when he saw the end. mercury wobbles like a top around the room.runs amuck back to where it started. lost behind rays of sun.a wobble a atom within the milky way.when they saw they believed. no mercy no care a man of war a creator of machines.lost in infancy with no help at all.thier wrong we are right.throw atoms and see them shine. thousands lost turned to dust.what now we are strong. lets build and say who can increase me? they studied they lied they saw a sea of waves. went on people listened and bowed.instruction was grave knowledge is here.the snake a demon a new world for you.time past is close so near.swans group and love the baby boom sees.a new way a better way the new is here the old is fear.lets do what we want for every man is cheer. the scriptures speak but who's to see?no signs no wonders no miricles near. its hogwash send them packing a wish a cheer.they lost thier faith now mans your fear.terror in the streets no walking down thier.justice is seen as merchants cheer its been a good year.the poor cried out with no one to hear.but bad stuffs near i can feel it is growing with riches and more we cheer more more as they lie with an ear to the see.Yahweh's watching an open ear. will they call or cuss me now. Job listened the wind blew by. his friends tried confort but ashes was his. he knows Yahweh and trust him dear.won't cuss him when calamity comes may wonder and search and learn so much more. pains of birth the earth breaths out.twisters and earthquakes all about.we all wonder and can never figure out. hurricanes and famine and fire all so near. Job would remember his eyes wide awake. shut out satan and offer praise. The world is listening but who really hears. The Scriptures are Holy for Yahweh is fear.so awecome and danceful to whoever looks near.always loving who can protect you more? a gun a bomb a car speeding away? No Yahweh's Evangel is no childs play..its deep and coded in ways beyond mind.if you want knowledge just ask and its yours.no parent will see a rebel.he will turn him to learn the hard way.still a child he has hidden from him.he grows and learns and trusts and knows.Yahweh's Evangel from end to end. Salvation not shown to all.they have to learn or all will be lost.a sea of waves a black basement of demons.look around and read the words.a record of Love will be the end.when noone knows the crown is looking.a wisper a thought a kindly gesture.Yahweh is real and so are His words. from Genesis to Revelations not a word out of place. men may cheat and change where they want. never hiding as Yahweh's in sight.Let it be known you want to know more.knowledge is power a looking glass store... Blessings of Shalom..Miles/Moshe |
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I think it depends upon how 'religion' is defined,
if it is defined by shared beliefs,,,than the question is kind of without a logical answer its like asking if opinions are still needed, they are a part of life since the first man and have no conclusive boundary which makes them a NEED or a WANT,, they just are same is true with religion, if we define it as a shared group of beliefs |
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Black basements, Run Amuck,jealous for itself,demons, guilt, fear ,Religion, chr-stian,g-d,l-rd,jc,j-hovah,startling outcry. I agree none of you have ever seen the Holy Scriptures. So what you say has no meaning its just dust in the wind. The black basement theology of nothing can be. Thiers nothing when you see nothing. Adam came alive. The breath that opened his eyes. a child all alone what can I do a startling out cry. A womb with in us. a mother of infancy. he is alone for how long? take 2 and make 1. a mystery of companion, the will of his father.take 1 and companion 2.life everlasting in a sea of waves. the earth the sky the milky way. forever seem so long when i am so short. wind blows leaves shake we look, electricty its thier lamps on where from i do not see. Einstien seen noone else did. hes crazy hes old where is he today? a atom mercury has orbit. can't see .its stable no wobble involved. changed us the world the black basement came the sun was blocked. they snapped they looked they studied they did not believe. science says no and 1 man says yes.the plates of photo's they could not deny. he hated he was right before he died man sees and then believes.. needs no one looks up clouds seer flash of light. he believed whe noone would.he cried when he saw the end. mercury wobbles like a top around the room.runs amuck back to where it started. lost behind rays of sun.a wobble a atom within the milky way.when they saw they believed. no mercy no care a man of war a creator of machines.lost in infancy with no help at all.thier wrong we are right.throw atoms and see them shine. thousands lost turned to dust.what now we are strong. lets build and say who can increase me? they studied they lied they saw a sea of waves. went on people listened and bowed.instruction was grave knowledge is here.the snake a demon a new world for you.time past is close so near.swans group and love the baby boom sees.a new way a better way the new is here the old is fear.lets do what we want for every man is cheer. the scriptures speak but who's to see?no signs no wonders no miricles near. its hogwash send them packing a wish a cheer.they lost thier faith now mans your fear.terror in the streets no walking down thier.justice is seen as merchants cheer its been a good year.the poor cried out with no one to hear.but bad stuffs near i can feel it is growing with riches and more we cheer more more as they lie with an ear to the see.Yahweh's watching an open ear. will they call or cuss me now. Job listened the wind blew by. his friends tried confort but ashes was his. he knows Yahweh and trust him dear.won't cuss him when calamity comes may wonder and search and learn so much more. pains of birth the earth breaths out.twisters and earthquakes all about.we all wonder and can never figure out. hurricanes and famine and fire all so near. Job would remember his eyes wide awake. shut out satan and offer praise. The world is listening but who really hears. The Scriptures are Holy for Yahweh is fear.so awecome and danceful to whoever looks near.always loving who can protect you more? a gun a bomb a car speeding away? No Yahweh's Evangel is no childs play..its deep and coded in ways beyond mind.if you want knowledge just ask and its yours.no parent will see a rebel.he will turn him to learn the hard way.still a child he has hidden from him.he grows and learns and trusts and knows.Yahweh's Evangel from end to end. Salvation not shown to all.they have to learn or all will be lost.a sea of waves a black basement of demons.look around and read the words.a record of Love will be the end.when noone knows the crown is looking.a wisper a thought a kindly gesture.Yahweh is real and so are His words. from Genesis to Revelations not a word out of place. men may cheat and change where they want. never hiding as Yahweh's in sight.Let it be known you want to know more.knowledge is power a looking glass store... Blessings of Shalom..Miles/Moshe how can the scriptures contain the essence of god if god be alive? indeed, the scriptures themself say they ARE NOT THE ESSENCE OF GOD? and that ALL TRUE KNOWINGS OF GOD, on earth, must come BY REVELATION FROM GOD, not the book? and as well, indicates any that eat the book shall find it sweet in the mouth at first, in declaring many others not as child gods yet, but indeed that such shall turn bitter in the tummy, with bitterness towards many, such enciting outward hostility and vengence, and creating all war on earth over which sect and person be a duly sworn in child of god... when indeed, the act of HUMAN BIRTH, which is said only to be able to CREATE LIFE, automatically qualifies ALL HUMAN LIFE AS CHILD GODS, since all life come from god, duly known and acknowledged as such, having no bitterness of wrath toward other child gods as equal in knowing as to the self child god status. anyways, is there a human that knows another human, that speaks to it only by book? would one that speak to god itself, refer to a book, or to what "god told them"... lol... hence, all the more such tellings of self as some "knower of god" as shown to outside true reality, but rather beliefs drawn upon through the use of imaginations to convince of something called god, since indeed, if one met god, to become an adult god, or BORN AGAIN, aftering having already been born a "child god", than why would it refer to itself as a "child god",or one of the "children of god"? since such sayings were as becoming adult? would again, seem to indicate no true reality, and rather delusions suffered from blind belief in things outside the proven reality, which would indicate a part fantasy, part reality perception, which would indicate a false sense of reality, which indeed history has shown those afflicted with false belief disorder, have oft been induced to the creation of the killings of millions of others of their fellow man, over the argument of "who heard from god"... so, it seems hard to miss what human history shows as true happenings what a false delusion of self grandeaur of self being the one and only or few of "god", or of "good life".... hence, such creates a tremendous devaliung of the sense of human value, which renders more easily to vengeful feelings and feelings of violence toward others of other beliefs... it is high time reality as what actual has happened lead the path of mortal priceless life, not beliefs in a book for the sake of self prosperity and self attainmnet of heaven or escape from hell. only those that believe in a book, rather than any god as real, would speak of any god in the third person anyhow... and point to a book. for such would indicate a third hand knowing, so indeed indicate no personal first hand knowing at all. perhaps that twas why it was written in thee good book no man could know the mysteries within via reading it. only by revelation. if it be by revelation alone direct from god alone, per the book itself, than no mortal having revelation from god, would point to the book, if it knew god first hand, lol... it is simple said the silly wabbit... tricks are for SELF wanton children of god, the kids... not for adults. so not for adults, why of course, does not one become an adult when it no longer needs a book to instruct it how to have sex. lest one think all child were morn premature, and were all miscarriages, and there are no adults, lol... an adult is created when no longer referring to the "hand manual of confusiuon for child gods, trying to play adult god. |
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