Just out of curiosity what are everyones thoughts on God and a higher power here.

[El Hefe]

I'm not sure we're capable of understanding creation any more than we understand how to create a human body from scratch. It's out of our league. "Who created God?". Who says God had to be created. He simply Is and exists.

I also exist and sometimes my kids act like fools in my absence. I could correct some of this by ruling with an iron fist and send them to school with stripes on their back, but that's not the way I parent. I could also follow them around school and stop them in action before they did anything wrong.

God doesn't create mind numb robots. He gives us free will. All healthy relationships exist with free will.

 

[freakshow85]

Everyone needs to remember where you got your ''facts'' from. You can't prove God exists using the bible.

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[Labtec70]

So one must believe in Jesus to be a good person?

Hi NM

No, not at all!

I'm a big fan of Richard Dawkins, and he's one of the most well known athiests around. Didn't he write "The God Delusion"? I think his arguments are compelling, but I like to believe there is something else after life itself.

If you are in the UK, you might have seen his documentary called something like: Can society have morals without God?

Well, of course they can. He demonstrated what we all know already. That we're not exactly taught to be good and have morals and ethics. We are all basically born with a natural instinct for doing what is right. I suppose if that wasn't the case most of the worlds population would be behind bars.

I personally believe that religion - in my case and perspective - Christianity, can help to remind us of the good within us all, especially in times where we might doubt it in ourselves or others. It would be very wrong and very arrogant for me to suggest for one second that religious people are morally better than those who aren't.

You only have to take a look at the cases of Catholic priests and paedophilia to discover that some people, the most religious and respected of the devout, can be evil and devoid of morality. There are many instances of religious people using their convictions as an excuse, or a cover for wrong doing. While at the other end of the scale we have some of the most hardened sceptics and athiests doing the most wonderful things for mankind. Examples include the many scientists and inventors who make breakthroughs in medicine and technology every day.

You do not have to believe in God or religion to be a good person, quite the contrary. I just think the teachings of Jesus help to remind us sometimes of the goodness that dwells within us all, and can help bring serenity and purpose to life for those who feel alone and in doubt.

 

[miplank]

You can't prove God exists using the bible.

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That's why it's called FAITH

 

[Nelson Montana]

There's a great quote ...

"Ask a religious person why they cannot believe in another persons god, (Allah, Vishnu, Tonatuih, Baku) and then tell them that's the reason you can't believe in theirs."

 

[tha_Waco_kid]

Everyone needs to remember where you got your ''facts'' from. You can't prove God exists using the bible.

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Agreed - and I'm Christian

The bible does not prove god exists not is it meant to. If our human knowledge and skills could prove or disprove God then he really wouldn't be God. The concepts of God and his ways are beyond our comprehension and understanding. If I believe in god, and I do, then I'm happy to know he's smarter than me / us.

Jesus on the other hand was a man walking on this earth. The bible (and other texts) is pretty clear on what he did and all the miracles which were not possible by a man.

 

[digit0x]

I have a strong internal locus of control.

 

[Nelson Montana]

Agreed - and I'm Christian

The bible does not prove god exists not is it meant to. If our human knowledge and skills could prove or disprove God then he really wouldn't be God. The concepts of God and his ways are beyond our comprehension and understanding. If I believe in god, and I do, then I'm happy to know he's smarter than me / us.

Jesus on the other hand was a man walking on this earth. The bible (and other texts) is pretty clear on what he did and all the miracles which were not possible by a man.

Serious question. Why are you sure the bible is true?

What about all the other cultures that have mythology, why not believe them?

It's a big world but people make grand conclusions on limited information.

Can we agree that god and Jesus is currently inactive. Saying he makes the sun rise isn't really an answer. He has to do shit like in the bible -- talk to people and say what he's going to do.

We can agree that no longer happens right? Please tell me that's right.

 

[hulkamainia 119]

Not trying to weird or nothin, butttt what if aliens created us? Like the movie prometheus.

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[Nelson Montana]

Not trying to weird or nothin, butttt what if aliens created us? Like the movie prometheus.

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They'll say god created the aliens.