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  • arq
    arq Posts: 8,101
    God always answer my prayers
    "The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it"
    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Why not (V) (°,,,,°) (V) ?
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    fear4freedom wrote:
    FiveB247x wrote:
    If there is a god, he doesn't care about what man-made national borders you live in and I'd appreciate it if I didn't have to hear about god from anyone. If someone wants to believe, that's great, just keep it to yourself and stop trying to proselytizing the world.


    The Great John F. Kennedy (Democrat) said "And yet the same revolutionary belief for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe-the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God."

    Im sorry but to think that God doesnt know about good nations on this earth is very naive! I believe our country is blessed from God! I also believe that God knows what man will do and what nations will do here on earth! He is above you and your pay-grade!
    So does Iran.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    And I'm glad believing works alright for you, but I don't feel the need, and my life could not be better.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • ONCE DEVIDED
    ONCE DEVIDED Posts: 1,131
    Jesus Christ had many good ideals and history paints him as a great role model. But I beleive he would be very saddened and disappointed that his message has been corrupted .
    Religion is a point of view. Your entitled to have it if you want.
    But it should not be allowed to control people's life .
    I do not beleive in god. And as such it should play no part in my life. But my society is controlled by Christian ethos. Just as if I live d in many middle eastern countries I would be affected by Muslim beliefs.
    This is wrong
    I'm not a bad person because I dont beleive, I do follow christs teaching in how to treat my fellow man. But this is not persuaded by god. It's cause I think it's good to help those less fortunate, it's good to love my fellow man

    I beleive in you my fellow man(woman) and if we can all respect and get along no matter what your beliefs, our world our future would be wonderful.
    AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE
  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    ONCE DEVIDED wrote:
    Jesus Christ had many good ideals and history paints him as a great role model. But I beleive he would be very saddened and disappointed that his message has been corrupted .
    Religion is a point of view. Your entitled to have it if you want.
    But it should not be allowed to control people's life .
    I do not beleive in god. And as such it should play no part in my life. But my society is controlled by Christian ethos. Just as if I live d in many middle eastern countries I would be affected by Muslim beliefs.
    This is wrong
    I'm not a bad person because I dont beleive, I do follow christs teaching in how to treat my fellow man. But this is not persuaded by god. It's cause I think it's good to help those less fortunate, it's good to love my fellow man

    I beleive in you my fellow man(woman) and if we can all respect and get along no matter what your beliefs, our world our future would be wonderful.

    see this is the thing... for many many of us, we follow 'christian' tenets without even being christians or a part of any godsquad and yet there are those that will tell us were going to a hell that doesnt even exist for us.
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    And your point, you say you act better because there is a higher power? I just try and be a good person because it's the right thing to do, I want to do right by my girlfriend, my family, my friends, THAT'S why I'm a good person. Not for some higher power, but for people I love. That's why I do what I do. It's worked okay for me.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • catefrances
    catefrances Posts: 29,003
    keeponrockin wrote:
    And your point, you say you act better because there is a higher power? I just try and be a good person because it's the right thing to do, I want to do right by my girlfriend, my family, my friends, THAT'S why I'm a good person. Not for some higher power, but for people I love. That's why I do what I do. It's worked okay for me.


    being a good person just cause is the easiest thing in the world. it flows from within and most of the time you dont even have to think before you act, you just do it... and its the 'right' thing. and its way better than watching your back waiting for someone or something to come back and bite you in the arse.
    hear my name
    take a good look
    this could be the day
    hold my hand
    lie beside me
    i just need to say
  • LikeAnOcean
    LikeAnOcean Posts: 7,718
    God or no god, I don't need it in my life.



    I'm happy as is. I don't need to waste my time "worshipping" something that may or may not be.


    If you need faith in your life, so be it. Either way, I'm sure a god would understand your reasons.
  • BhagavadGita
    BhagavadGita Posts: 1,748
    An A+ for having the balls to talk about something on this stupid train full of blocked minds knowing your were going to be bashed. I like your positive message.

    Bottom line is when someone is not smart enough to come up with a heartfelt or thoughtful response, they think sarcasm is the way to bring you down. The word comes from the Greek and it means "to tear flesh, gnash the teeth and speak bitterly." That is not the kind of person who wins noble peace prizes. There were many people who loved what you said and it was positive. Here is all I know for myself..

    RELIGION IS FOR PEOPLE AFRAID TO GO TO HELL.

    SPIRITUALITY IS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED IT.

    :idea:
  • ONCE DEVIDED
    ONCE DEVIDED Posts: 1,131
    I have stated I don't beleive but I want to share with you someone who did
    He was laid to rest today but his faith may inspire those who do beleive

    His last post
    http://howthelightgetsin.net/2012/01/02/the-final-call/
    AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE
  • ONCE DEVIDED
    ONCE DEVIDED Posts: 1,131
    I posted the link above because I understand the power of faith. I once held it close
    But I have lost it. And that's my choice. That's where my journey has taken me . It may one day take me back
    I was once under th assumption through religion ( not faith) that we needed to save the wicked. That my god was the one true god and others worshiped false prophets.
    That if we didn't save them they would burn in hell for eternity..

    Well sorry that's wrong . If there is a god I'm sure he would forgive me of not kneeling on the ground worshipping him, living in fear of him. But he would recognize that I am a good person. That I do good in this world and he would allow me access to heaven .
    But my reason to do good and be good is based on me wanting to do that. To teach my daughter to do that. To be good and encourage that kindness in others so that we may all share in the bounty of this planet together
    Sometimes I fail to be good as well. I'm only human. But I will say sorry to those I offend or hurt
    Not sorry to god and feel forgiven meanwhile those I hurt feel that hurt and cannot heal without my offer of sorry
    AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,662
    "God is nowhere to be found conveniently."

    That lyric sums it up for me. God? God to me is a great Mystery. I'm happy leaving it at that. When I want to get close to something sacred I look at a tiny spider mite or a huge redwood, dew sparkling on the ground or stars flickering in the great cosmos, or marvel at the power of love.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    BhagavadGita wrote:
    An A+ for having the balls to talk about something on this stupid train full of blocked minds knowing your were going to be bashed. I like your positive message.

    Bottom line is when someone is not smart enough to come up with a heartfelt or thoughtful response, they think sarcasm is the way to bring you down. The word comes from the Greek and it means "to tear flesh, gnash the teeth and speak bitterly." That is not the kind of person who wins noble peace prizes. There were many people who loved what you said and it was positive. Here is all I know for myself..

    RELIGION IS FOR PEOPLE AFRAID TO GO TO HELL.

    SPIRITUALITY IS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY EXPERIENCED IT.

    :idea:
    :clap:

    thank you!
  • Godfather.
    Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    stargirl69 wrote:
    Mr. Fingerbottom wrote:
    An old, but still-relevant response…

    Religion is like a penis. It's fine to have one and it's fine to be proud of it, but please don't whip it out in public and start waving it around... and please don't try to shove it down my child's throat.


    :D Totally agree

    and everybody wants or needs a penis :lol: ...and this part of your post worries me some "and please don't try to shove it down my child's throat".[/quote]
    what kind of sick preverted person would even think of something like this ?

    Godfather.
  • he still stands
    he still stands Posts: 2,835
    Godfather. wrote:
    and everybody wants or needs a penis :lol: ...and this part of your post worries me some "and please don't try to shove it down my child's throat".
    what kind of sick preverted person would even think of something like this ?

    Godfather.[/quote]

    a Catholic priest?
    Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
  • Godfather.
    Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    he still stands wrote:
    Godfather. wrote:
    and everybody wants or needs a penis :lol: ...and this part of your post worries me some "and please don't try to shove it down my child's throat".
    what kind of sick preverted person would even think of something like this ?

    Godfather.

    a Catholic priest?[/quote]
    funny :lol: but by saying that you must agree with my post, thanx. ;)

    Godfather.
  • pandora
    pandora Posts: 21,855
    FiveB247x wrote:
    I never told anyone to not personally believe or enjoy it themselves, I merely stated I don't like when people project their beliefs on others.. that's all this post is. If you enjoy it, great... I personally do not.
    pandora wrote:
    um you don't have to listen nor read

    this post brought some joy :D to some of us

    that must be a good thing
    Actually what you said was you'd appreciate people keeping God to themselves
    but you see believers like to share their love of God between each other

    'this is not for you
    it never was for you'

    so why do nonbelievers come to dis the joy and beliefs of others who are celebrating?

    The OP is talking about a historical figure, a man to celebrate whether
    one believes he was what religion has said or not.

    If one doesn't want to celebrate and enjoy why come at all?
  • duggro
    duggro Posts: 1,343
    I'm an atheist, but I find atheists (a few evident on this thread) who belittle and mock Christians to be made of the same stuff that pushy bible bashing Christians are - with similar self assured, blinkered tactics.

    Nobody should try and make somebody else feel stupid for their beliefs (or lack thereof). That applies to both sides of the fence. Have a debate about what the OP said, but the moment you start......

    a) implying someone is lacking some character or "missing out" in their lives without god; or
    b) liken god to the tooth fairy

    ...you have no credibility in my eyes.

    My philosophy is, all people, irrespective of their race, religion, gender, sexual orientation have equal opportunities and capabilities to be wonderful, or to be c*nts.
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,290
    polaris_x wrote:
    Jason P wrote:
    I put the over / under on this thread being at 4.5 pages long by tomorrow, 10 am PST.

    i'll take the under ...
    You owe me a beer at PJ 30. ;)
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!
  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    Jason P wrote:
    polaris_x wrote:
    Jason P wrote:
    I put the over / under on this thread being at 4.5 pages long by tomorrow, 10 am PST.

    i'll take the under ...
    You owe me a beer at PJ 30. ;)

    son of a ...

    you got it ... :lol:
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