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Nov 3 2007, 11:48 AM
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Prove there is a God. I'm creating this thread to see if I myself can try to answer questions that question or even contradict myself and the religion that I believe in. Here's how it goes, all of you ask me questions about Christianity, and I'll try my best to answer them with the little theological knowledge that I know. |
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Nov 3 2007, 12:10 PM
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I also find it strange that someone'll consider him/herself as holy but w/e.
So God is automatically condemning me for my beliefs? If it isn't his way, then hell? I thought he was loving. Isn't he the one who talks about forgiveness? You should know, we're not alike. There are people who decide to believe without understanding why. There are people, Christian friends of mine who go to church out of habit, who fast because they're used to it, who have no clue WHY they believe in God. Personally, I find it stupid to believe in something/someone without completely understanding and knowing the concept. |
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Nov 3 2007, 12:18 PM
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I also find it strange that someone'll consider him/herself as holy but w/e. So God is automatically condemning me for my beliefs? If it isn't his way, then hell? I thought he was loving. Isn't he the one who talks about forgiveness? You should know, we're not alike. There are people who decide to believe without understanding why. There are people, Christian friends of mine who go to church out of habit, who fast because they're use to it, who have no clue WHY they believe in God. Personally, I find it stupid to believe in something/someone without completely understanding and knowing the concept. This is true, and this causes many Christians to cripple and to wander with many doubts. This often happens because of again, bad theology and because as a Christian, we are told to equip ourselves with the Bible and to truly learn it. I personally believe that all Christians should learn some basic theology so they can debate and discuss with others ( i.e nonbelievers ) about the whole concept of Jesus, without talking only about " Jesus loves you, blah blah blah. " God is love. Let me give you an example. I love children ( I hope you do, too! ) so thus I hate abortion. I hate abortion with a passion because I love children. God is perfect. That is why he is two-dimensional. He is a lover and a judge. He judges sin fairly without bias or bribery. He loves all without judgment or prejudice. And yes, I know we're all different. Many Christians go to church just because whatever. It's just another routine, and another schedule, and another " thing to do. " I would accredit this to many of them not knowing what Christianity is really about. |
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Podomaht My feeble attempt at the explanation of Christianity. Nov 3 2007, 11:48 AM
brooklyneast05 good topic idea
first though,
are u someone who t... Nov 3 2007, 11:53 AM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 3 2007, 12:53 ... Nov 3 2007, 12:00 PM
Sandraaa Wow, brave one dude!
OK. Here's mine: I... Nov 3 2007, 12:00 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(Sandraaa @ Nov 3 2007, 01:00 PM) Wo... Nov 3 2007, 12:05 PM
Sandraaa ^ Above you. Nov 3 2007, 12:02 PM
brooklyneast05 why is there suffering to such an extent? if god i... Nov 3 2007, 12:14 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 3 2007, 01:14 ... Nov 3 2007, 12:25 PM
Sandraaa Podo, I read all your edits. Man, haha! Nov 3 2007, 12:16 PM
Sandraaa God is love. OK. So, what's up with Christians... Nov 3 2007, 12:22 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(Sandraaa @ Nov 3 2007, 01:22 PM) Go... Nov 3 2007, 12:29 PM
Sandraaa It sure looks as though God chose Africa to be the... Nov 3 2007, 12:36 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(Sandraaa @ Nov 3 2007, 01:36 PM) It... Nov 3 2007, 12:44 PM
brooklyneast05 why is the bible so sexist?
there's multiple ... Nov 3 2007, 12:47 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 3 2007, 01:47 ... Nov 3 2007, 12:52 PM
Sandraaa Well I don't feel anything. I guess I'm do... Nov 3 2007, 12:49 PM
brooklyneast05 QUOTE(Sandraaa @ Nov 3 2007, 12:49 PM) We... Nov 3 2007, 12:51 PM

Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 3 2007, 01:51 ... Nov 3 2007, 12:53 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(Sandraaa @ Nov 3 2007, 01:49 PM) We... Nov 3 2007, 12:56 PM
brooklyneast05 "Let the woman learn in silence with all subj... Nov 3 2007, 12:55 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 3 2007, 01:55 ... Nov 3 2007, 12:58 PM
Podomaht By the way, there are many female pastors who lead... Nov 3 2007, 12:59 PM
brooklyneast05 how do we know what's metaphor and what's ... Nov 3 2007, 01:03 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 3 2007, 02:03 ... Nov 3 2007, 01:06 PM
brooklyneast05 in peter when it says that slaves should be subjec... Nov 3 2007, 01:13 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 3 2007, 02:13 ... Nov 3 2007, 01:21 PM
brooklyneast05 QUOTE(Podomaht @ Nov 3 2007, 01:21 PM) Li... Nov 3 2007, 01:23 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 3 2007, 02:23 ... Nov 3 2007, 01:25 PM
brooklyneast05 QUOTE(Podomaht @ Nov 3 2007, 01:25 PM) Sl... Nov 3 2007, 01:28 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 3 2007, 02:28 ... Nov 3 2007, 01:30 PM
brooklyneast05 QUOTE(Podomaht @ Nov 3 2007, 01:30 PM) Wh... Nov 3 2007, 01:33 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 3 2007, 02:33 ... Nov 3 2007, 01:36 PM
NoSex Why doesn't god heal amputees? Nov 3 2007, 01:20 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(NoSex @ Nov 3 2007, 02:20 PM) Why d... Nov 3 2007, 01:22 PM
NoSex QUOTE(Podomaht @ Nov 3 2007, 12:22 PM) Go... Nov 3 2007, 07:44 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(NoSex @ Nov 3 2007, 07:44 PM) But h... Nov 4 2007, 01:49 AM
S-Majere Damn Podomaht, you've impressed me with this t... Nov 3 2007, 01:33 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(S-Majere @ Nov 3 2007, 02:33 P... Nov 3 2007, 01:38 PM
brooklyneast05 everyone believes their god is the one true god. h... Nov 3 2007, 01:47 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 3 2007, 02:47 ... Nov 3 2007, 01:54 PM
Sandraaa How do we know that God's a man? Nov 3 2007, 01:55 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(Sandraaa @ Nov 3 2007, 02:55 PM) Ho... Nov 3 2007, 01:58 PM
karmakiller Wow, this is deffinately an interesting topic. Goi... Nov 3 2007, 01:56 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(karmakiller @ Nov 3 2007, 02:56 PM)... Nov 3 2007, 02:02 PM
brooklyneast05 QUOTE(Podomaht @ Nov 3 2007, 02:02 PM) Th... Nov 3 2007, 02:06 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 3 2007, 03:06 ... Nov 3 2007, 02:08 PM
karmakiller Maybe I just had a pastor who was didn't like ... Nov 3 2007, 02:13 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(karmakiller @ Nov 3 2007, 03:13 PM)... Nov 3 2007, 02:15 PM
Podomaht Guys, I'm done for now. I'm going out for ... Nov 3 2007, 02:24 PM
karmakiller ^ I guess god hasn't yet figured out a way to ... Nov 3 2007, 07:50 PM
brooklyneast05 ^ other situations are different. this amputee one... Nov 3 2007, 07:54 PM
karmakiller Well, if god's up there, or out there... or wh... Nov 3 2007, 08:27 PM
RAWRstephishere Hey look, thats my quote.
So God made everything,... Nov 3 2007, 08:47 PM
brooklyneast05 QUOTE(RAWRstephishere @ Nov 3 2007, 08:47... Nov 3 2007, 08:55 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(RAWRstephishere @ Nov 3 2007, 08:47... Nov 4 2007, 01:51 AM
Podomaht NoSex,
I'm not quite sure as to what you... Nov 4 2007, 01:54 AM
Podomaht It's late, guys. We can continue tommorow.
Go... Nov 4 2007, 02:03 AM
Laughsalot ok now back to the slavery topic. it's becuase... Nov 4 2007, 03:08 AM
Podomaht QUOTE(Laughsalot @ Nov 4 2007, 03:08 AM) ... Nov 5 2007, 01:13 AM
NoSex QUOTE(Podomaht @ Nov 5 2007, 12:13 AM) Li... Nov 5 2007, 04:28 PM
alovesopure Dang, Podo. You are a brave one. kudos.
& so ... Nov 5 2007, 01:38 AM
Podomaht QUOTE(alovesopure @ Nov 5 2007, 01:38 AM)... Nov 5 2007, 11:45 AM
brooklyneast05 this question is wordy, but ok
i'm not saying... Nov 5 2007, 01:28 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 5 2007, 01:28 ... Nov 5 2007, 05:29 PM
brooklyneast05 why do u need to serve god on earth? i don't u... Nov 5 2007, 05:41 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 5 2007, 05:41 ... Nov 5 2007, 05:52 PM
brooklyneast05 QUOTE(Podomaht @ Nov 5 2007, 06:52 PM) No... Nov 5 2007, 05:56 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 5 2007, 05:56 ... Nov 5 2007, 06:25 PM
brooklyneast05 QUOTE(Podomaht @ Nov 5 2007, 07:25 PM) Th... Nov 5 2007, 06:27 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 5 2007, 06:27 ... Nov 5 2007, 06:29 PM
NoSex QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 5 2007, 05:27 ... Nov 5 2007, 06:30 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(NoSex @ Nov 5 2007, 06:30 PM) No, b... Nov 5 2007, 06:38 PM
Sulfur-in-K I didn't read the earliest posts, so I may pos... Nov 5 2007, 06:20 PM
brooklyneast05 even if i agreed with u there, god isn't anyth... Nov 5 2007, 06:32 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 5 2007, 06:32 ... Nov 5 2007, 06:37 PM
brooklyneast05 yes, but WHY do u serve him. do u serve him only b... Nov 5 2007, 06:40 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 5 2007, 06:40 ... Nov 5 2007, 06:46 PM
fire QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 6 2007, 10:40 ... Nov 5 2007, 06:54 PM
brooklyneast05 ^hmmm true, it would be diff for everyone i suppos... Nov 5 2007, 06:49 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 5 2007, 06:49 ... Nov 5 2007, 06:51 PM
brooklyneast05 yeah but he's all knowing remember, he knew it... Nov 5 2007, 06:52 PM
RAWRstephishere Why did God create us?
Just so he could have litt... Nov 5 2007, 06:55 PM
fire QUOTE(RAWRstephishere @ Nov 6 2007, 10:55... Nov 5 2007, 07:01 PM

RAWRstephishere QUOTE(fire @ Nov 5 2007, 07:01 PM) Gensis... Nov 5 2007, 07:07 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(RAWRstephishere @ Nov 5 2007, 06:55... Nov 5 2007, 08:35 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(RAWRstephishere @ Nov 5 2007, 06:55... Nov 5 2007, 08:41 PM
brooklyneast05 QUOTE(Podomaht @ Nov 5 2007, 09:41 PM) Al... Nov 5 2007, 08:49 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 5 2007, 08:49 ... Nov 5 2007, 08:51 PM
brooklyneast05 QUOTE(Podomaht @ Nov 5 2007, 09:51 PM) Ge... Nov 5 2007, 08:55 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 5 2007, 08:55 ... Nov 5 2007, 09:02 PM
brooklyneast05 QUOTE(Podomaht @ Nov 5 2007, 10:02 PM) Of... Nov 5 2007, 09:04 PM
brooklyneast05 QUOTE(fire @ Nov 5 2007, 08:01 PM) Gensis... Nov 5 2007, 07:07 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Nov 5 2007, 07:07 ... Nov 5 2007, 08:36 PM
fire Gods motive for creating us was His motive of love... Nov 5 2007, 07:18 PM
brooklyneast05 ^no offense but u just need to let podo answer. Nov 5 2007, 07:20 PM
fire Ahhh okay, can't say I tried, I'll step ou... Nov 5 2007, 07:31 PM
NoSex You never addressed my most formulated and biting ... Nov 5 2007, 08:55 PM
Podomaht QUOTE(NoSex @ Nov 5 2007, 08:55 PM) You n... Nov 5 2007, 09:00 PM![]() ![]() |