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Tee hee
I'll await Turambar's input since he seemed genuinely interested.
Being well-liked is important to God. He has a little bit of an inferiority complex.
That's probably why he undertook these grand projects (e.g. creating the universe ex nihlo, flooding the world,...etc.) to prove his self-worth.
Tee hee
I'll await Turambar's input since he seemed genuinely interested.
In the words of Homer Simpson -- "Don't you think the almighty has better things to worry about than where one little guy spends one measly hour of his week?" (talking about going to church)
How many gods are there? Which one is all powerful? Which god rules all gods?
Sounds like a horse race.....place your bets.
There are three distinct, separate en ies that are all God (father, son and holy spirit), but there is only one God.
Should have known not to bring this question into a spurstalk forum...now Im more confused than before...
you're betting your soul. At least read the new testament before dismissing the bible.
You have received very clear answers to your original question.Should have known not to bring this question into a spurstalk forum...now Im more confused than before...
Why should I read something that people of influence agreed to believe?
God doesn't need anybody to worship him. Doing so is for man's benefit, not God's.
I have recieved nothing which solidifies a viewpoint in either direction, in my opinion.
you asked why pray if God's will won't be changed.
answer: you pray for your own strength and understanding. Prayer is not about what you want according to the bible.
you can disagree with the answer but you should state why you disagree.
No, you're right. Keep discounting something that you have absolutely no idea about. That's the smart way to debate.
I asked why we pray for things to happen, you tell me we pray for strength. I say in return that most church-people that I know pray for help and answers, not for strength and will-power.
You should read the Bible because there is much to learn from its stories, whether you choose to believe them or not.
when did fishermen and tax collectors become people of influence?
When you were a child, did you ever ask your father for anything?
He apparently believes in the inerrancy of The Da Vinci Code.
my response is that when you pray you should pray like jesus instructed in the Sermon on the Mount (Mathew 6). I don't see where he tells people to ask for anything more than the will of God.
your church-people have it wrong IMO.
We also pray to understand GOD's will for our lives...
-for direction...
-for courage...
-for strength of resistance over temptation...
-for wisdom (not to be confused with intelligence)
-for the above for other people... as intermediation
Even I will go on record on the many logical fallaces and pure conspiracy speculation inherent within the da vinci code (waste of my money). Im not a fundamentalist christian by any means either as i generally find organized religion a corruption of the original intent.
When I say "people of influence", some of you are bothered by that. Getting a publisher requires influence. The bible is some sweet deal!
If I am betting with my soul, wouldn't God recognize that I am nothing more than an ignorant twit, therefor not making me suffer his wrath? Should I be punished for this?
True, I have not read the entire new testament. Not a big fan of fiction.
There is a difference between true ignorance and wilful ignorance.
Evidently, you are not a big fan of being a well-rounded individual if you have to be convinced to read one of the most influential works the world has ever known.
Should you be rewarded?
Hey-o! (Rim shot)True, I have not read the entire new testament. Not a big fan of fiction.
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