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1 | Is the Bible itself evil? | 2 Tim 3:16 | nevermind | 135075 | ||
I'm just a little scared to embrace one religion as mine. I don't want to shut out all possibilities as so many do. Talking in this forum is helping me quite a bit though. It's the hope you all seem to have. I will probably never believe any one bible entirely, but I will listen to peoples reactions and interpretations of them. I will look into that story. It sounds very interesting. I was wondering... Do you watch a show called Joan of Arcadia? I absolutely LOVE that show. God comes to visit her (Joan) directly, but in many human forms and gives her little missions that help her to grow and understand events, also to help other people. I think it is a very good show, but of course, I already said that :) |
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2 | Is the Bible itself evil? | 2 Tim 3:16 | nevermind | 135073 | ||
Actually I believe the author of Excalibur was Bernard Cornwell, but your point is well taken and I like Tolkiens world just as much. I would love to see the world how you see it. I guess I don't know how to. |
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3 | Is the Bible itself evil? | 2 Tim 3:16 | nevermind | 135071 | ||
You know. I could talk to you. You have been so nice, and so patient. Even when you are being blunt, you say it with a smile. You are one of the people that keep me interested in learning about religion. Our beliefs are quite different, but I feel that is what helps us to grow. I want to touch on anger. Whereas anger is an emotion, it always has an outward sign thus in my opinion anger is almost always an action. People do not always catch the outward signs, but they are there. Just like most of the responses to my question. I got a sense of worry, fear, anger/irritation, and perhaps even a little sympathy for my ignorance, in the responses I received. Even yours. The emotions are wrapped around words and body language if you know how to look/feel for them. I have another thought about being judged on what passes through my mind. If you are infact judged on your thoughts. Does it not stand to reason that if I thought about shooting someone and then thought about not shooting them (in other words, considered my options), it would balance out, thus negating the negative impact on our soul? |
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4 | Is the Bible itself evil? | 2 Tim 3:16 | nevermind | 135064 | ||
Mt. 5:21- Everything in this brief quote was an action. Even anger is an action. I can believe that this would matter. Mt. 5:27- In my opinion, this is a bit silly. Lust is part of the human condition. What is it that causes us to approach a woman and ask her out? The absolute need to get to know her better? Perhaps. More likely than not, we see a beautiful woman and have certain thoughts. I guess I don't see what is wrong with having lusty thoughts and I think it is a terrible thing to be condemned by our God for it. Mark 7:20- If I don't misunderstand this quote. We are all considered "unclean" just by being alive. Yes we are capable of doing all of these things, but why should it be said that simply because I CAN do something terrible, that means I am bad. Jesus himself was able to perform these same actions. Heb. 4:12- What does this mean? What are we talking about when we say "The word of God"? God himself or his "word"? I think it's terrible for people to believe that simply for thinking something they will be judged. I'm not saying they should allow their minds to run away with them, but certainly they will not be condemned for them. |
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5 | Is the Bible itself evil? | 2 Tim 3:16 | nevermind | 135050 | ||
I want to thank you for the site. I am looking through it. | ||||||
6 | Is the Bible itself evil? | 2 Tim 3:16 | nevermind | 135049 | ||
First off, thank you for understanding. I am not here to fight with anyone. I guess I should have read the guidlines. I have been in the computer field for a long time, and have the habit of simply clicking I agree without reading. I guess I just thought, since this was a bible discussion we could ask the tough ones. My apologies. What I meant by that statement, is that God may be able to know what is in your heart and what your are thinking, but these are not reasons to be damned. Actions, even in Gods domain, are the only thing that matter. If you think of hitting some one for no reason, I don't believe God will hold that against you. If, however, you actually hit some one for no reason, you will put a negative mark on your soul. I'm not sure I explained that very well. |
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7 | Is the Bible itself evil? | 2 Tim 3:16 | nevermind | 135048 | ||
Now it's your turn to listen. I did come here to get some one elses thoughts in this matter. I am not here to fight, but I too must be upfront and honest. If all you are going to do is talk about me leaving, then feel free not to read my post. I don't mean to offend anyones sense of religion, though I know a question like this sets peoples teeth on edge. I am simply asking for other peoples thoughts. I never once said I believe the bible to be evil. I simply want to know if anyone else has pondered this. I asked for people to keep an open mind. Not to fight with me and ask me to consider going elsewhere, simply because I ask a question that flies in the face of christian belief. Ok, I must apologize. I thought maybe, we could speak openly about something that was troubling me personally. I can see now that is not allowed. You are exactly the reason I pull away from religion. You think I just asked that question to be rude and slander your book? That's not it. I do thank you for spending the time to doubt me and MY beliefs though. It's always such a pleasure to talk religion. |
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8 | Is the Bible itself evil? | 2 Tim 3:16 | nevermind | 135003 | ||
Thank you for understanding. Many people will trhow a stone and then say something nice. You did not. I am trying to change my views on how I look at the world, but I truly believe that God created the rules. He didn't just create earth and then man. |
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9 | Is the Bible itself evil? | 2 Tim 3:16 | nevermind | 135001 | ||
Said the fanatic, who was completely unwilling to keep an open mind. The god you seem to think exists, is a god that will punish for belief! I think not. Actions are stronger than thoughts even to god. |
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10 | Is the Bible itself evil? | Not Specified | nevermind | 134983 | ||
Is the Bible itself evil? Out of all of the questions I have found, I have never heard or read the question I asked above. This could be because of fear, second thoughts, etc... I feel this is a valid question, because a great many people believe in the bible. Some believe the bible blindly, while others actually use the brain god gave them. I don't mean to put anyone down, but fanatics (not just religious) annoy me. I don’t believe in the story of Adam and Eve, or Noahs Ark, or the fact the God created the earth in seven days. In-fact I don’t believe God has ever acted directly. These are all good stories with good lessons, but I don’t believe any of them. This is not to say I believe he is an under-achiever, but has set the laws in place, which in turn, created everything we know today. First let me start by saying, I am not well versed in any religion. I have never read any bible from beginning to end so please if I am in error about anything I say, tell me. My brother and I were talking about religion earlier today, and I got to thinking about some of the things that I have picked up by talking to people and trying to slog through the Christian bible. What if the Bible is simply one more diversion of Satan? Think about what is said (or so I'm told) in the bible, more specifically, revelations I believe. It is said that the antichrist will be a person that will bring about new world order and be loved by many. This person will basically relieve the need for money, and make the world a much better place to live. Also, the mark of the beast is supposed to be something that people cannot live without. Israel is going to take the first shot in a war that will prompt God to destroy the Arab nations, and leave Israel untouched. Lets look at Satans track record for interfering in our lives. It’s pretty much the normal day. Everyone expects some bad things to happen every day. It kind of brings balance. Because of this CONSISTANT balance, we call it life and assume that Satan only plays a role in part of our day, when in fact I am certain he is always throwing us curve balls. This is what we call life and thus believe that Satan, like God will leave us alone for the most part. Now lets review Gods role in my life personally. I have never seen anything all that spectacular to prove Gods existence, but when I try to dismiss him entirely from my mind, I always find myself calling for him in troubled times. This could be habit I suppose, but it wouldn’t feel so horrible if it were simply habit. I have broken habits. Anyway, God has never acted DIRECTLY in my life. I know what your thinking. Just go with me on this one. My thought is, what if the Bible is not the word of God… But the word of Satan? Say this “antichrist” does come into existence and brings all of the wonderful things that they say he/she will bring. Why would we not want to go along with them? If we turn our backs on good, does that not bring us a step closer to hell? What if the bible is a work of Satan, to get us to condemn this person and perhaps put the reigns in Satans hands instead of Gods? The mark of the beast? How the heck are we supposed to know what it is? Yes, we can’t live without it. Perhaps the mark of the beast is having your appendix taken out, or having surgery on a hernia. Both of these things are potentially lethal if left untreated. So we keep our bodies and souls pristine for Satan? I am still reviewing the bible to try and get a bit more knowledge. I am certain I made a few mistakes in there. I usually research a subject much more than I have this one before making any statements about it, but this is a pretty scary thought. I mean, how can we beat Satan if what he does seems so perfect until it is too late to go back? It is said that some people will simply know. Some say that God will inform a select few, but again this is a direct action, which I don’t believe God has ever done. This is a bit off the subject above, but it is a little more about me. You see… My ideal world is the type you see in the magical movies or books, like Merlin. You know, the kind where fairies are flitting about and people can make things float, create fire with a single word, or transmit thought across MILES! I am hoping that if I can’t have it in this on earth, I can have it in the afterlife. I suppose these wishes would have gotten me burned at the stake back in the day. I know this is a bit long, but I wasn’t sure how to explain it any other way. |
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11 | Is the Bible itself evil? | 2 Tim 3:16 | nevermind | 134985 | ||
Is the Bible itself evil? Out of all of the questions I have found, I have never heard or read the question I asked above. This could be because of fear, second thoughts, etc... I feel this is a valid question, because a great many people believe in the bible. Some believe the bible blindly, while others actually use the brain god gave them. I don't mean to put anyone down, but fanatics (not just religious) annoy me. I don’t believe in the story of Adam and Eve, or Noahs Ark, or the fact the God created the earth in seven days. In-fact I don’t believe God has ever acted directly. These are all good stories with good lessons, but I don’t believe any of them. This is not to say I believe he is an under-achiever, but has set the laws in place, which in turn, created everything we know today. First let me start by saying, I am not well versed in any religion. I have never read any bible from beginning to end so please if I am in error about anything I say, tell me. My brother and I were talking about religion earlier today, and I got to thinking about some of the things that I have picked up by talking to people and trying to slog through the Christian bible. What if the Bible is simply one more diversion of Satan? Think about what is said (or so I'm told) in the bible, more specifically, revelations I believe. It is said that the antichrist will be a person that will bring about new world order and be loved by many. This person will basically relieve the need for money, and make the world a much better place to live. Also, the mark of the beast is supposed to be something that people cannot live without. Israel is going to take the first shot in a war that will prompt God to destroy the Arab nations, and leave Israel untouched. Lets look at Satans track record for interfering in our lives. It’s pretty much the normal day. Everyone expects some bad things to happen every day. It kind of brings balance. Because of this CONSISTANT balance, we call it life and assume that Satan only plays a role in part of our day, when in fact I am certain he is always throwing us curve balls. This is what we call life and thus believe that Satan, like God will leave us alone for the most part. Now lets review Gods role in my life personally. I have never seen anything all that spectacular to prove Gods existence, but when I try to dismiss him entirely from my mind, I always find myself calling for him in troubled times. This could be habit I suppose, but it wouldn’t feel so horrible if it were simply habit. I have broken habits. Anyway, God has never acted DIRECTLY in my life. I know what your thinking. Just go with me on this one. My thought is, what if the Bible is not the word of God… But the word of Satan? Say this “antichrist” does come into existence and brings all of the wonderful things that they say he/she will bring. Why would we not want to go along with them? If we turn our backs on good, does that not bring us a step closer to hell? What if the bible is a work of Satan, to get us to condemn this person and perhaps put the reigns in Satans hands instead of Gods? The mark of the beast? How the heck are we supposed to know what it is? Yes, we can’t live without it. Perhaps the mark of the beast is having your appendix taken out, or having surgery on a hernia. Both of these things are potentially lethal if left untreated. So we keep our bodies and souls pristine for Satan? I am still reviewing the bible to try and get a bit more knowledge. I am certain I made a few mistakes in there. I usually research a subject much more than I have this one before making any statements about it, but this is a pretty scary thought. I mean, how can we beat Satan if what he does seems so perfect until it is too late to go back? It is said that some people will simply know. Some say that God will inform a select few, but again this is a direct action, which I don’t believe God has ever done. This is a bit off the subject above, but it is a little more about me. You see… My ideal world is the type you see in the magical movies or books, like Merlin. You know, the kind where fairies are flitting about and people can make things float, create fire with a single word, or transmit thought across MILES! I am hoping that if I can’t have it in this on earth, I can have it in the afterlife. I suppose these wishes would have gotten me burned at the stake back in the day. I know this is a bit long, but I wasn’t sure how to explain it any other way. |
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