Bobbee

HaHaHaHa.

I like that one I heard some time ago...

"God created man in her own image............." loved that one.

Bazamac Loc: Manchester, UK

God exists??? Oh come on children! Grow up!

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

Of course not...painting Christians as nut-jobs is not only unfair but it shows your lack of balance when discussing views you disagree with.





Having heard, and dealt with this sloppy/bogus accusation many times, I'd invite you to email me with whatever case you'd like to make showing that Christianity is a copy of an earlier religion.





Probably true but not for the reason you think.





Not defensive, just like to protect the truth from unwarranted baseless accusations....that's all.


We are certain that the Bible is God's word, and therefore what it speaks is truth because of the impossibility of the contrary.

When you can give a logical grounding for your own worldview that is internally and externally coherent (as the Christian worldview is) then I'll take you seriously...if all you bring to the table are internet arguments like this...then there isn't a reason to do so.

I'd invite you to discuss the viability of your own worldview vs Christianity to see who's faith is blind.

email me at:

rpavich (at) gmail (dot) com.

Grand Loc: Lebanon, Pa

God's plan is for all of us to have a family. So God must set the example, He has a wife. Jesus has a wife. Remember, God's plan. They both have parents.

Bangee5 Loc: Louisiana

God says, "Do as I say, not as I do."

And where do you suppose this 'God Family' lives? Is there a Grand-Mother God and a Grand-father God as well?

Me thinks you been watching too much History Channel's Bible Secrets Revealed!

OviedoPhotos

God does not have a Mom.

I have not seen the show but I think a feminist invented that theory. Sad that such rubbish exists.

crissx09 Loc: FL-USA

I see you guys discussing interpretations about almost anything you can find in the bible. I do not know if all we agree that the bible was written by men. No extra power dictates what it is in the book but...my point is: Does religion unite people or divide them? Personally my belief is that religion in general is the place in which we can find better reasons to control the primitive instinct we all carry deep inside ( some carry them not very deep )and that is the reason religion is necessary. Many do not need religion and do not need a god to have moral, righteous lives and that is something that many ultra religious should understand and accept.

Cragzop Loc: NYC

The only thing religion does is ameliorate the fear of death. By promising an afterlife, it brings hope that things will be "better" in heaven.

The "primitive instinct" was reigned in by the social contract. Rousseau had it right.

raferrelljr Loc: CHARLOTTE, NC

No. We have the eternal form of His spirit.

Shadowfax Loc: Florida

Don't any of you actually read the Bible? The Bible was written by Jewish people and so reflects their customs. If you read about the wedding in Cannan, which states that Jesus provided the wine, then going by Jewish tradition, it was always the BRIDEGROOM who provided the wine!! Say no more-nudge,nudge,wink, wink.

oldgabby Loc: Middle Tennessee

ANCIENT ALLIENS. YEAH, THAT'S THE TICKET.

jcave Loc: Cecilia, Kentucky

As an infrequent contributor I do enjoy the discourses here on UHH's Chit Chat. The more unprovable a topic, the greater the intensity of the arguments by some contributors. Why is this?

Bobbee

Ok, Catholic boy here with 25+ year of religious upbringing. So that is where I come from.

"We are certain that the Bible is God's word".

It is, I do believe, one or a few men's interp. of what they believed at the time was God's word. Let's not mistake who wrote this book(s). I sort of like Ian's lyric from his Jethro Tull song. He sez it nice, he sez it plain and it has meaning.

".......So to my old headmaster (and to anyone who cares):
before I'm through I'd like to say my prayers --
I don't believe you:
you had the whole damn thing all wrong --
He's not the kind you have to wind up on Sundays........".

Relax, be good, help your fellow man, stop being so petty and for Christ sake, stop believing in other peoples rendition of religion. Started toooooo many wars, fights and UH threads. At the end of the day, without anyone's agreement, you have to review what you did for the day and ask "Was I a good person? If not, and you tried, adjust, and try again. That is all 'HE' asks.

And get this, coming from probably the most un-religious person typing here.

Take care!!!

amyinsparta Loc: White county, TN

Stirring up a hornet's nest, aren't you? GO FOR IT! :mrgreen: 99% of the Bible stories are based on very ancient, ancient stories, which may or may not have some truth in them. Most ancient religions worshiped the female aspect of God. Male dominance came with the Jews and has been the norm ever since. And women have been paying for it ever since.

Bangee5 Loc: Louisiana

It is very understandable that man does not need God to have moral, righteous lives. After all, man is created in the image of God so it is to be expected. Man is born Godly but his corrupt nature makes him Godless.

The first thing that a baby learns is the concept of "my toy"! He wants what is not his and does not want to share what is his. A lot of people never grow up.

Yes, the bible was written by man but is inspired by God. Why is this concept so hard to understand by those that believe that since the bible is written by man that it is corrupt, just as man is? There are many translations, true but each translation is true to the original. I have three different versions of the bible on my computer and all three say the same in meaning if not in words used.

Sure religion unites those who believe but divides those who don't. The bible itself says that the word of God will divide father from son, mother from daughter because there are those who refuse to accept and will attack those who do. You can find proof of that on this forum where religion (and politics) is the topic.