For the atheists..

Nekochan wrote:Some people will think it's nutty sounding, but I do think that God brings people together. And when we make mistakes or sometimes listen to people who don't have our best interests in mind, don't we often look back and say--I SHOULD have known that person was not my friend or didn't really love me, etc... The signs were there, I just didn't read them! Or, I KNEW I shouldn't have done that! I do think we have an inner voice that guides us -- if we could only learn to listen better. Some people think that voice is God. And maybe some just don't hear the voice at all.

So there, I am crazy too!

PBulldog2 wrote:
And hey Neko, I wasn't fighting or arguing. This is an old, old issue with me.

I don't often talk about my personal beliefs, but the notion that God is responsible for things like tornadoes, hurricanes, drive-by shootings and murder, as well as responsible for all the pain that follows, somehow seems like a slap in the face to God to me. The power in which I believe, whom I do refer to as God most of the time, would grieve with the families, not cause that sort of destruction and pain in the first place. I believe in a loving God, not a vengeful God. Never, ever a vengeful God. Perhaps this is what keeps me sane during the hard times; I don't know.

I don't know if it qualifies me as a Christian, but I also believe in the words and actions of Jesus Christ. If the world could live by the principles Jesus explained in his sermon on the mount, what a different world we would have! But we humans, we just can't seem to do it. That's where free will comes in, unfortunately.

I have a sister who has been trying to "save" me for decades. She is a beautiful woman with a strong faith, and she fears for my soul. She was pleased when I told her several years ago that yes, I believe in the principles Jesus exemplifies. She knows that may be the best this heathen can do.

PBulldog2 wrote:Right on, Neko! That's what I'm talking about when I say "plugging in." It's just a metaphor for tuning in and becoming able to listen to that small, still voice inside.

I like to call the connections to which you refer synchronicity. It's amazing how many connections a person can see and realize when a person is open to same.

So we're both crazy.

Damaged Eagle wrote:

PBulldog2 wrote:
And hey Neko, I wasn't fighting or arguing. This is an old, old issue with me.

I don't often talk about my personal beliefs, but the notion that God is responsible for things like tornadoes, hurricanes, drive-by shootings and murder, as well as responsible for all the pain that follows, somehow seems like a slap in the face to God to me. The power in which I believe, whom I do refer to as God most of the time, would grieve with the families, not cause that sort of destruction and pain in the first place. I believe in a loving God, not a vengeful God. Never, ever a vengeful God. Perhaps this is what keeps me sane during the hard times; I don't know.

I don't know if it qualifies me as a Christian, but I also believe in the words and actions of Jesus Christ. If the world could live by the principles Jesus explained in his sermon on the mount, what a different world we would have! But we humans, we just can't seem to do it. That's where free will comes in, unfortunately.

I have a sister who has been trying to "save" me for decades. She is a beautiful woman with a strong faith, and she fears for my soul. She was pleased when I told her several years ago that yes, I believe in the principles Jesus exemplifies. She knows that may be the best this heathen can do.

What God is capable of all depends on what your beliefs about God are...

Why should God's works not be both benevolent and malevolent?

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Nekochan wrote:Some people will think it's nutty sounding, but I do think that God brings people together. And when we make mistakes or sometimes listen to people who don't have our best interests in mind, don't we often look back and say--I SHOULD have known that person was not my friend or didn't really love me, etc... The signs were there, I just didn't read them! Or, I KNEW I shouldn't have done that! I do think we have an inner voice that guides us -- if we could only learn to listen better. Some people think that voice is God. And maybe some just don't hear the voice at all.

So there, I am crazy too!

PBulldog2 wrote:
As you wrote, it all depends on a person's beliefs.

To me, God is not a "being", like the old man with the beard in your picture. God, or the source/force/higher power/enlightenment/collective unconscious of the universe, simply is.

The ability to tune in, recognize and mesh with life's odd, little synchronicities and supposed coincidences comes, for me, from a conscious decision to connect with that power, whether tuning in is done by participation in a sweat lodge, sitting in meditation, practicing mindfulness on a daily basis or going to church. Perhaps it's our ability to tune in, should we choose to, that is God given.....should we choose to accept the mission.

It's not what happens, good or bad. It's not about the root cause of evil, if indeed there is one (and I don't think there is.) It's how we deal with life on a spiritual level that matters.

A Guest wrote:Where does the part about you fucking your sister get folded into your Textus Receptus and become dogma...?

Dreamsglore wrote:

Nekochan wrote:Some people will think it's nutty sounding, but I do think that God brings people together. And when we make mistakes or sometimes listen to people who don't have our best interests in mind, don't we often look back and say--I SHOULD have known that person was not my friend or didn't really love me, etc... The signs were there, I just didn't read them! Or, I KNEW I shouldn't have done that! I do think we have an inner voice that guides us -- if we could only learn to listen better. Some people think that voice is God. And maybe some just don't hear the voice at all.

So there, I am crazy too!

All it is is your brain recalling data. LOL!

Damaged Eagle wrote:

PBulldog2 wrote:
As you wrote, it all depends on a person's beliefs.

To me, God is not a "being", like the old man with the beard in your picture. God, or the source/force/higher power/enlightenment/collective unconscious of the universe, simply is.

The ability to tune in, recognize and mesh with life's odd, little synchronicities and supposed coincidences comes, for me, from a conscious decision to connect with that power, whether tuning in is done by participation in a sweat lodge, sitting in meditation, practicing mindfulness on a daily basis or going to church. Perhaps it's our ability to tune in, should we choose to, that is God given.....should we choose to accept the mission.

It's not what happens, good or bad. It's not about the root cause of evil, if indeed there is one (and I don't think there is.) It's how we deal with life on a spiritual level that matters.

Is this better?...^^^



^^^...Or this?...^^^



^^^...How about this one?...^^^



^^^...I kinda like this one...^^^



^^^...Though I kinda partial to this one too...^^^

Gospel of St Thomas
77. Jesus said, "I am the light that is over all things. I am all: from me all came forth, and to me all attained.
Split a piece of wood; I am there.
Lift up the stone, and you will find me there."

Gospel of St Luke
17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.


...You see... I've been practicing my religion for years on the internet..... I'ma betting very few have ever figured it out until now.

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Damaged Eagle wrote:

A Guest wrote:Where does the part about you fucking your sister get folded into your Textus Receptus and become dogma...?

Considering your infatuation with the subject you probably have a deep subconscious desire for your parental figures also. My recommendation is that you seek further counseling on this monomania with your fraternal and maternal figures even if they are deceased since you appear that type of pervert.

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PBulldog2 wrote:
Beautiful post, DE. Thanks.

A Guest wrote:
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Nope. You're the sick fuck that introduced the entire sister fixation into what you consider fair game for discussion.

Troll on.

A Guest wrote:
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Nope. You're the sick fuck that introduced the entire sister fixation into what you consider fair game for discussion.

Troll on.

Ghost_Rider1 wrote:

Dreamsglore wrote:
I honestly don't know if there is a higher power or not,however, I do not believe in the stuff written in the bible by a bunch of humans. I'm just hoping it's not the same God in the bible, if it's true. We are certainly in trouble,if so.

Dreams that sounds more like an agnostic than it does an atheist.

A Guest wrote:

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Your spin is what it is, pervert.

@ wrote:Troll on pervert

@ wrote:Troll on stalking pervert

Damaged Eagle wrote:

@ wrote:Troll on stalking pervert

You appear to have reached a glitch in your cerebral program.

Take your meds and call your psychiatrist...

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